CFB Chapter 97

Translator – Xiao He Lian

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Chapter 97

 

Shen Shu walked up to him, and placed a box of pastries on the table, whispering softly, “I bought it for you.”

Zhou Shuan sat on the yellow pear wood hollow armchair and leaned back, looking at her leisurely.

Shen Shu tucked her hair behind her ears and said casually, “The pastries from Liu’s shop in the East Market are quite famous. I waited for a long time before I could buy them.”

Her tone was neither coquettish nor respectful.

Just like a flower bud about to bloom, everything was just right.

Zhou Shuan’s eyes flashed with a smile, and he replied seriously: “Thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s not that hard.” Shen Shu curled her eyes, pulled out a piece of paper from her sleeve, put it in his hand, and whispered, “I got it.”

Slowly unfolding it, Zhou Shu’an’s eyes sank as he looked at the contents inside.

Sure enough, Li Di really paid a lot of “tribute” to the Sixth Prince.

Even though Shen Shu had prepared herself mentally before coming, she still felt uneasy when she stood in front of him…

There are two reasons for her uneasiness, one of which is because of the Xu family.

The Xu family was originally a prominent family in Xuzhou, with a strong army and a strong presence. When many heroes were vying for supremacy, the Xu family followed the late emperor in conquering the world without hesitation, and they could be considered as founding heroes. When the country’s name was changed, the Xu family moved to Chang’an.

Since ancient times, emperors have been most wary of military power. The old general knew this clearly. Soon after he came to the capital, he gave up his power and became a general of the cavalry in name only. He also ordered his sons to give up military service and follow the path of literature. The current left prime minister is the eldest son of the deceased general of the cavalry.

The Xu family used to be more prosperous than it is now, and its power and prestige were second only to the royal family.

But more than a decade ago, when Emperor Chengyuan was still the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, he had a wife and a legitimate son when he was crowned. Therefore, everyone believed that since the Crown Princess had been decided, the Xu family would never send their legitimate daughter to the Eastern Palace. However, at this time, Empress Xu became the Crown Prince’s concubine despite everyone’s criticism.

The title of Imperial Concubine suppressed her for more than ten years, until the death of the previous Empress, and then Empress Xu got that position…

It was true that the Xu family was declining and had evil ambitions, but it is also true that the Xu family has done a great job of following the emperor, and it is even more true that Empress Xu has enjoyed the emperor’s favor for more than a decade. Such a family cannot be shaken by one or two wrong deeds.

She was afraid that he didn’t want to offend the Xu family.

She was afraid that he would not want to offend Prince Wei.

As for the second reason, it was because she simply couldn’t see through him.

It was unmatched for a son of a poor family to be able to hold the position he has today in the capital, where there are many hidden talents.

In Shen Shu’s opinion, Zhou Shu’an is a man of great depth, and his behavior has no rules to speak of. If the Dali Temple Minister wanted to have fun, there were so many ways for him to do it! Not to mention that there were girls coming one after another in the red-light district, even if he really had a habit of liking other people’s wives, there would be people who would give their concubines to him.

But he just happened to target her.

Being with him was like being in a secret room that has not seen the light for a long time. It is dark, silent, dangerous yet also safe.

The words “I have ulterior motives” were clearly written on his face, but he stood in line at the morning court that day without saying a word.

Thinking of this, Shen Shu said softly, “Thank you for speaking for my father at the court.”

Zhou Shu’an looked up at her and curled the corners of his mouth.

It seemed as if he was saying: Just a thankyou and it’s over?

Shen Shu held her breath and took a small step towards him.

Zhou Shu’an stroked the bamboo paper in his hand with his thumb, and placed his other hand on Shen Shu’s waist very naturally.

Zhou Shu’an measured her slender waist with his fingers and looked up at her, “Have you lost weight?”

Shen Shu hummed, bit her lip and said, “I often don’t feel like eating.”

“I’ll send someone to investigate these,” Zhou Shu’an put the bamboo paper into his arms, then exerted force with his palms and brought the person to his lap.

His thin lips opened and closed beside her ear, “You don’t need to worry, eat properly.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Shu stretched out her index finger and hooked it around the man’s waist belt.

Such a bold and presumptuous action caused the body beneath the dark purple official robe to stiffen instantly.

The man’s features were as deep and sharp as a knife, and even his adam’s apple was sharper than that of others.

“Shen Shu.” His voice was hoarse and his adam’s apple kept sliding down.

The waist belt fell to the ground with a clang, and Shen Shu leaned over and pressed against his adam’s apple. The man’s eyes suddenly darkened, and his strong chest tensed.

Like an iron wall.

“Tell me, how can I repay you, huh?” Her lips were warm and moist, her breath was as sweet as an orchid, and her black and silky hair teased his crotch.

Shen Yu rubbed his earlobe with her hand.

It’s over.

He completely shattered, he really couldn’t endure her like this.

He grabbed her wrist.

Shen Shu let out a hiss and cried out in pain.

Zhou Shu’an then noticed the bruises on her hands. He knew that they were caused by her husband again.

He took a breath, then held her chin and blocked her lips.

The body between two layers of cloth was getting hotter and hotter, and a stream of heat flowed through the lower abdomen.

The veil fell to the ground, and the moon-white sash was blown to the corner by the autumn wind. The majestic scenery before him shattered his plans and his aloof and solemnity.

The man’s palm, covered with thin calluses, meandered along her shoulders to her waist. When it passed her back, she felt tingling and numb and Shen Shu trembled slightly.

What a delightful reaction.

In this extremely passionate struggle, some people acted arrogantly and wantonly, while others indulged themselves deliberately.

He kissed her, but didn’t dare to leave any marks.

She responded to him, but she didn’t dare to make a sound…

Zhou Shu’an struggled for a while, but finally closed his eyes.

He was addicted to her, unable to extricate himself, and had no idea how to turn back.

Shen Shu sat on him and could naturally feel the hot bulge. The hard rock was even more dangerous. Shen Shu’s cheeks flushed as she looked into his eyes.

She opened her red lips slightly and whispered, “No one will come in right.”

“Will not.”

“Be gentle, don’t hurt me.” Her voice was like a soul-stealing melody, making people want to bite off the delicate and tempting lips in front of them.

“Shen Shu.” His voice was fierce, veins on his hands bulged, and his throat felt like it was burning with fire.

Shen Shu put her hand on his resolute chin and rubbed it gently with her fingertips.

Zhou Shu’an looked down at his own arrow on the string and then looked at Shen Shu’s eyes which said “if you come in, I will sacrifice my life for you“, and his whole temple ached.

His heart was pounding against his chest.

If he goes any further, he will be saved, but if he goes any further, there will be no salvation between them.

The man clenched and unclenched his fists, clenched and unclenched them again, gritted his teeth, and dropped her dark blue skirt.

“Get down.”

However, the soft buttocks did not move.

“Get down.”

Shen Shu was startled, then she hooked her hands around his neck, looked at him with tears in her beautiful eyes and said, “Lord Zhou… why don’t you want it?”

Zhou Shu’an raised his hands and covered her eyes.

He took a deep breath with great difficulty.

Shen Shu, don’t seduce me.

Don’t use these eyes to confuse me.

I, Zhou Shu’an, am greedy and want everything that you are unwilling to give me.

But the more you don’t give it to me, the more I want it.

 

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Shen Shu walked out of the bookstore. The noise outside the East Market was still loud. Her clothes were intact, and the sash that had rolled on the ground was back on her.

Clean and tidy.

The blush tinged with lust gradually faded from her neck, and there was no longer a trace of enchantment in the corners of her beautiful eyes.

She got into the carriage expressionlessly.

Qingli was waiting for her inside.

Their eyes met, and big tears rolled down her face as she stammered, “Young Lady…”

Shen Shu patted the back of her hand to comfort her, lifted the curtain and shouted to the coachman to go back home.

After a long silence, Qingli took out a water bag from her waist.

Shen Shu took it, weighed it, and curled the corners of her mouth in a slightly self-deprecating manner.

What was in it was not water, but the contraceptive soup that she had asked Qingli to prepare in advance. she was afraid that that person would not even allow her to use the sachet for the sake of excitement.

“No need, just pour it out.” Shen Yu said in a low voice.

Qingli hurriedly said: “Young Lady, you must not do this. In this kind of situation, we should be prepared for the worst…”

Before Qingli finished speaking, Shen Shu interrupted her, “He didn’t touch me.”

As soon as the words fell, Qingli’s expression changed from pain to ecstasy in an instant, “Is what young lady said true?”

Ever since Shen Shu asked her to prepare this bowl of contraceptive soup, she has not slept well for many nights. Whenever she thought of her girl silently enduring so much, she felt uncomfortable.

It is true that there are wolves in front and tigers behind, so she can’t live in peace.

Shen Shu made a “hush” gesture to her and nodded with a smile.

On the way back to Yanfu lane, the carriage was extremely quiet and the autumn wind was blowing, making her eyes feel cold.

Shen Shu lifted the curtain with her index finger and looked out the window.

There was no such thing as a free lunch, and there was no good thing in this world without a reason.

She thought back to everything that happened between her and Zhou Shu’an, and felt more and more uneasy.

This feeling was like buying something without paying.

Besides, she had just tested him and found that he was not celibate nor had any disease.

So why did he do that?

Time flew and it was already the 14th of the eight month. 

 

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