After taking the second bath, Jing Heguang lay on the big bed in the main room and kissed the scar on Yue Xingchuan’s face.
Jing Heguang said: “I dreamed before that I kissed you right here on your face. Now it’s a dream come true!”
Yue Xingchuan looked at Jing Heguang still alive and kicking, a little doubtful – recently Jing Heguang always got up early with Li Da and the others, did he already have some ‘bad intentions’ for him during his morning jog?
Jing Heguang’s physical strength…was much better than he thought! His back was sore, but Jing Heguang seemed to be fine.
And Jing Heguang actually dreamed of kissing him?
Yue Xingchuan asked curiously: “When did it happen?”
Jing Heguang smiled and replied: “It was the day you came back!”
Yue Xingchuan thought about it, wasn’t the day he came back the day he climbed onto Jing Heguang’s bed …
Yue Xingchuan smiled: “I also dreamed of you that day.”
What a coincidence? ! Jing Heguang asked excitedly: “What did you dream about?”
“I won’t tell you.”
Jing Heguang didn’t care. He gently rubbed Yue Xingchuan’s waist and talked about Yue Xingchuan sleeping in.
“I’m going to supervise you tonight and see when you go to sleep. Everyday you sleep so early but still can’t get up in the morning. I wonder if you are doing something behind my back at night.”
Among the people in the residence, only Yue Xingchuan woke up late, which Jing Heguang always found strange.
Yue Xingchuan looked at him and said ruthlessly: “I can’t get up tomorrow either.” He and Jing Heguang have a good workout before going to bed, then they also sleep together at night, so he didn’t want to get up early tomorrow.
Jing Heguang laughed out loud when he saw that he was not willing to get up early: “Little vinegar jar, lazy bed ghost~”
Yue Xingchuan snorted softly and turned his head to the other side.
Jing Heguang looked at the red ears, blew out a breath of air, and asked with a smile: “Whose ears are red?”
Yue Xingchuan froze. He couldn’t help but touch those disappointed ears.
Yue Xingchuan thought for a moment, then said to Jing Heguang worriedly: “Don’t call me that outside.” He also wanted to save face. If his brother found out, he would laugh to death.
Of course, in private, he can.
Jing Heguang heard this and nodded: “Okay, I’ll only call here.”
Here…could he refer to the bed?
Yue Xingchuan looked at him and felt a little regretful.
He liked Jing Heguang so much that he hesitated to make a move. However, after hearing what Jing Heguang said, if Yue Xingchuan was more brave, he may have taken the person to bed earlier!
Yue Xingchuan thought so and went to kiss Jing Heguang as compensation for himself. Jing Heguang, who was kissed by him, said with a smile: “One kiss is not enough to seal my mouth.” Then he leaned close to Yue Xingchuan and kissed him again.
The two have a little fun for a while, then Jing Heguang, who was going to Hanlin Academy to light candles tomorrow, blew out the candles, hugged Yue Xingchuan and began to sleep and rest.
However, Jing Heguang was a little excited. After lying down for a while, he still couldn’t fall asleep.
He then remembered that he had to go back to the Marquis Mansion tomorrow, he suddenly felt that he was a scumbag!
It’s too scummy, since he just slept with Yue Xingchuan today and then went home tomorrow…
However, he promised to go back to accompany Zhao Baozhi. Jing Heguang thought about it and muttered with embarrassment: “AXing, how about we get married? You could live with me.”
Then the word ‘get married’ was highlighted in Jing Heguang’s heart!
Jing Heguang slapped himself on the forehead. This pig brain of his, he’s already slept with the person, why did he forget to say he will be responsible for this matter!
Yue Xingchuan was already asleep, but was woken up by Jing Heguang slapping his own head.
As soon as Yue Xingchuan woke up, he subconsciously reached out to touch the short blade under his pillow, while at the same time he was alertly aware of his surroundings.
However, the pain in his body reminded him of what happened that night. Lying next to him was Jing Heguang. The empty hand also told him that he had thrown the short blade out to drive away those who listened to the wall.
Jing Heguang was startled by his actions and sat up: “What’s wrong? I was hitting myself.”
Yue Xingchuan lay back slowly, exasperated and amused: “I just fell asleep and was woken up by you. Why are you hitting yourself?”
Jing Heguang looked at his reaction and naturally thought it may be a habit. He is so alert even when sleeping, what else could it be? It must be a sequelae of the war.
Jing Heguang hugged him distressedly and said, “AXing, I forgot to discuss marriage with you!”
“Marriage?”
“Yes, marriage! Don’t you want to marry me?”
In the darkness, Jing Heguang’s warm breath spread on the side of his neck. Yue Xingchuan’s neck and heart felt itchy.
Yue Xingchuan said firmly: “I want to.”
“I know you also want to, so let’s take care of the elders and get married.” Jing Heguang said, “My mother is easy to talk to, so I’ll first tell her that one of my colleagues wants to get married to a man, and then tell her I also like men. Wait until she accepts that I like men, then tell her that I like you!”
Yue Xingchuan saw that he had thought through every step, and said: “My mother is also easy to talk to, she will agree as long as she knows that I like it. My brother…you don’t have to listen to what he says.”
When Jing Heguang heard Yue Xingchuan say that about the fierce brother-in-law, he said reassuringly: “Then when you turn around, remember to turn your elbow towards me!”
Yue Xingchuan took his arm. He gently poked Jing Heguang in the chest with his elbow.
Silently promised Jing Heguang – my elbow will turn to you.
***
Early the next morning, Jing Heguang rode a horse and rushed to Hanlin Academy. He managed to sign his name on the order book and was not late.
At noon, he ran back to the palace, had dinner with Yue Xingchuan, and took a nap.
In the evening, after finishing the meal, he rode back to the Marquis Mansion.
Zhao Baozhi’s courtyard.
When Jing Heguang arrived, Zhao Yiliu was also there. However, this time Zhao Yiliu didn’t look good. When she saw Jing Heguang, she didn’t even glance at him or call him.
Zhao Baozhi caught a glimpse of this scene, took her son’s hand and said, “Your cousin has been busy with her dowry embroidery recently and is a little tired. She doesn’t want to talk to others, so don’t blame her.”
Zhao Baozhi knew that her niece blamed her for talking empty words. But she had also told Zhao Yiliu about the truth that her son had no thought about her. The two just weren’t destined for each other.
What’s more, she only revealed that intention at the beginning and said it was possible. To be fair, Zhao Baozhi felt that she had wronged her son by letting him marry his niece.
However, she had watched Zhao Yiliu grow up, so she still helped Zhao Yiliu by saying something.
Jing Heguang nodded: “Mom, I know. What did you do today? The kitchen smells so good.”
Zhao Baozhi smiled and said: “You have a good nose. Since you came back to eat, of course I made everything you like to eat!”
The mother and son were talking and laughing, which made the silent Zhao Yiliu feel even more uncomfortable.
Zhao Yiliu thought about how her little aunt usually said she loved her, but now when it came to business, she only cared about her son, she started feeling annoyed.
Marrying a scholar who is not even a Jinshi, compared with his cousin who is both the number one scholar and the heir apparent, Zhao Yiliu really cannot accept the gap.
Therefore, Zhao Yiliu didn’t even want to eat together. She made an excuse that she was not feeling well and went back to her yard.
Zhao Baozhi was very angry when she saw her niece leaving like that, but she could only endure it so she wouldn’t lose her temper in front of her son.
Jing Heguang coaxed Zhao Baozhi a few words, and the two continued to eat.
After eating with Zhao Baozhi, Jing Heguang sat for a while and then returned to their courtyard. He is such a big man, he should live by himself.
***
As it was getting late, Zhao Baozhi brought a cup of tonic soup to Jing Heguang’s study in person.
Jing Heguang was taking a bath in another room. There was no one around, except for AFu who was carrying water.
On the table in the study room, there are two books and a white paper fan.
Zhao Baozhi usually wouldn’t mess with her son’s things, but today, by some strange thought, She picked up the fan and looked at it with a smile.
The special thing about this white paper fan is naturally the fan surface. Zhao Baozhi wanted to see what was up there that her son liked so much.
Thus, Zhao Baozhi opened the fan and read the words on it.
She read softly: “Look at the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk, I miss you when I walk and miss you when I sit.”
After reading this whole sentence, the joking smile on Zhao Baozhi’s face slowly disappeared.
The handwriting on this fan is so vigorous and powerful, it must have been written by a man!
And this man is not her son himself! What does her son mean when he treasures a white piece of paper with a man writing on it?!
When Jing Heguang wiped his wet hair, prepared to drink the ‘Mother’s Brand’ Love Tonic Soup, and happily stepped into the study room with one foot, he saw Zhao Baozhi holding a fan and staring at him piercingly.
Jing Heguang, who had one foot inside the door and one foot outside, suddenly didn’t know whether he should enter this door or not.
In his memory, Zhao Baozhi usually didn’t like to touch his things. He just took a bath, why…
When Zhao Baozhi saw her son’s expression, her heart dropped.
She made a stern face and asked Jing Heguang sternly: “What’s going on? Why is this fan you like so much these days covered with poems written by another man? It’s also a love poem too!”
If the matter was not exposed, of course Jing Heguang planned to take his time.
But now that this is revealed. Now if he deceives Zhao Baozhi again, it will be difficult to change her mind later. It was impossible for Jing Gehuang to hide Yue Xingchuan for a lifetime.
Therefore, Jing Heguang lowered his head and admitted, “It’s just like mother thought.”
Zhao Baozhi’s heart trembled. She would rather Jing Heguang lied to her, but his son didn’t want to lie to her, which meant that Jing Heguang was really sincere!
Zhao Baozhi’s lips trembled and she asked angrily: “Who is that person? When did you meet and when did you get together?”
Jing Heguang quickly supported her and whispered: “Mom, don’t be angry. If you are angry, can you beat your child twice to calm down, okay?”
“Don’t change the topic, just say it quickly! Who is it?!” Zhao Baozhi could not calm down.
As soon as she finished shouting, a candidate appeared in Zhao Baozhi’s mind.
In the past, her son didn’t wasn’t like this. He usually didn’t have any friends. The only good friend he had was King Chen who just came back…
She shook off Jing Heguang’s hand and asked, “Is it King Chen? Was the mark on his mouth yesterday caused by him?”
Zhao Baozhi was so angry that she didn’t even notice that Jing Heguang had helped her sit on the chair, and only focused on counting the evidence she found.
“No wonder the two of you were looking at each other yesterday? I thought you were like-minded, but I didn’t expect you to be eyeing each other in front of me!”
“I was wondering…even if one has money, it is never too much to have. Two boxes of gold today, four boxes of gold tomorrow! I thought he was a good guy who didn’t want anything!”
Zhao Baozhi said, tears falling down: “I didn’t expect that he wanted my son!”
“Mom, don’t be angry. It’s not worth it to be so angry that it ruins your health.”
“Isn’t King Chen very good? He even saved your child.”
“You said yesterday that he was very good…”
Jing Heguang tried to speak for Yue Xingchuan.
Zhao Baozhi yelled back: “Don’t speak for him, shut up! You’re going to make your mother furious with you.”
Jing Heguang sighed and handed over the tonic soup on the side.
Zhao Baozhi took the soup angrily and drank two gulps by herself: “Don’t drink my soup, I’ll drink it myself!”
Jing Heguang nodded obediently: “Okay, mother, you drink it, I won’t.”
Zhao Baozhi drank the soup, then threw away the tea cup, and asked with despair, “how far have you gotten?”
Jing Heguang touched his nose.
Zhao Baozhi looked down and caught a glimpse of the unobstructed traces of his crooked collar.
Zhao Baozhi took a look at her son’s collar and felt that she was going to be angry to death!
Jing Heguang didn’t know how things happened so coincidentally and all came together now.
He quickly comforted Zhao Baozhi: “Mom, don’t worry! We are not messing around. We plan to talk to you and get married later. I just didn’t expect you to know…so early.”
Zhao Baozhi poked his forehead: “You…What should you do if he turns around and refuses to admit it? If he was really sincere to you, how could he behave so frivolously?”
Jing Heguang was a little confused.
In terms of frivolity, it seems that both he and Yue Xingchuan are not serious? He deliberately indulged himself yesterday too…
Jing Heguang said, “Mom, he won’t deny it!”
“Then let him tell me in person!”
Jing Heguang said, “He, he is inconvenient today.”
Hearing Jing Heguang said this, Zhao Baozhi directly exploded. It’s not convenient for him to come see her even after sleeping with her son?!
Zhao Baozhi said angrily: “I don’t agree with this marriage! It’s useless no matter how much you say. Tell him to tell me himself!”
After saying that, Zhao Baozhi didn’t bother to listen to her stupid son’s explanation, and directly rushed back to her own yard.
***
Zhao Baozhi rushed into the yard sulkingly, the fake bun on his hair tilted from all her anger.
When she raised her head, she became even more angry. Jing Zhonghao actually ran over.
Zhao Baozhi asked with a cold face: “What are you doing here?”
The middle-aged man had a little more fat on his face, but he could still see the elegance of his youth. However, the expression on his face was disgusting.
Jing Zhonghao glanced at Zhao Baozhi and frowned at the white hair peeking out from Zhao Baozhi’s hair.
Jing Zhonghao said: “Clean yourself up, look at your appearance, aren’t you embarrassed?”
Zhao Baozhi sneered: “I’m a disgrace to you? Do you think you still have face to lose? If you have something to say, just say it, if nothing, get out of my yard! I hate your dirtiness!”
Zhao Baozhi had just quarreled with her son, and now Zhao Baozhi was filled with anger and strength. She made Jing Zhonghao’s face turn red with anger with just a few words.
Jing Zhonghao said angrily: “Why did I come looking for you? Yesterday, Yan’er wanted to enter your yard and meet King Chen. What’s wrong with you just opening your mouth?”
Thinking of what his cousin said, Jing Zhonghao also looked down on Zhao Baozhi, the daughter of a shabby family. If he hadn’t been very drunk yesterday and had something else to do during the day, he would have taught Zhao Baozhi a lesson all night yesterday.
Jing Zhonghao said mercilessly: “You are his legitimate mother, so Yan’er is also your child. However, you watched King Chen’s people bully Yan’er, causing the child to lose face. What kind of mother are you? Do you even remember that you’re married? You are not a member of my Marquis Zhennan family!”
Zhao Baozhi snorted coldly, with a mockery look on her face: “Of course, I remember that I got married! Why don’t I remember? I remember that after my father was forced to resign, my husband slept with his cousin without saying a word! I remember that there were six more concubines in the house at that time, more than what I could even could on my hand!”
Zhao Baozhi gestured with a slap. She was so angry that she wanted to slap Jing Zhonghao on the face.
However, she is weak and also knew that she couldn’t beat Jing Zhonghao, so she suppressed her anger.
Jing Zhonghao felt that Zhao Baozhi was shameless and scolded her.
“What’s wrong with taking concubines? What man doesn’t take concubines? Others can take concubines, so why can’t I? I just did what other men did!”
“Your father made such a serious mistake, what wrong with me retreating? How many of your father’s old friends still keep touch with him? Let me tell you Zhao Baozhi, it’s already very good that I didn’t step on the Zhao family!”
“Child? Which child was not raised by their mother? Go out and ask around, which respectable family would let a man take care of their children?”
…
The two of them began to yell at each other.
Jing Zhonghao felt more confident and his voice got louder.
The Zhao family has collapsed since long ago. Although his Zhennan Marquis Mansion is average, it is still better than the Zhao family’s shabby residence! When Prime Minister Zhao was here, he had had enough. Now this Marquis Mansion is his territory, it was already very great that he still let Zhao Baozhi stay, but Zhao Baozhi actually makes a fuss about it.
Jing Zhonghao pointed at Zhao Baozhi’s nose and cursed: “You are so powerful. Tomorrow I will stop your monthly silver. Let’s see what you spend. It’s my money that you are spending!”
Zhao Baozhi was so angry that her whole body was shaking…
Her face was as white as paper, tears were streaming down her face.
Thinking about how nice Jing Zhonghao’s words were when they were newly married, Zhao Baozhi now felt how disgusting this person was.
If she hadn’t had a son, would she have stayed in this place she hated for so long?
That little money is not enough to give flowers to her child! Is her son hers alone?!
Zhao Baozhi was so angry that she couldn’t even cry out, only her chest was heaving violently.
At this moment, Jing Heguang, who was found by servants from Zhao Baozhi’s yard, rushed into the yard.
When Jing Heguang rushed over, he heard the words ‘stop your monthly silver’. He stabilized Zhao Baozhi and said coldly to Jing Zhonghao: “Just stop it then. Who cares about your money?”
When Zhao Baozhi saw her son, her mouth flattened, she became even more aggrieved.
At that moment, she ignored the quarrel she had just had with her son, hugged Jing Heguang’s arms and cried loudly and sadly.
Hearing her cry, Jing Heguang looked at Jing Zhonghao and was about to explode with anger!
After all this time, this was the first time he saw Jing Zhonghao, but Jing Zhonghao gave him such a big ‘surprise’ when he came?!
“Silver, right?” Jing Heguang looked at the nanny next to his mother who was in charge of valuables, and said, “Go to the madam’s room to get a box of gold!”
The nanny also wiped her tears and took the people without saying a word to find the box.
Jing Zhonghao stared at him: “Heguang, what are you talking about? It’s your mother who is unreasonable!”
“Do you know that she just pointed at your father and scolded me? She doesn’t know any etiquette, she’s just a crazy woman!”
Jing Zhonghao felt shocked and angry, but at the same time he also felt that his eldest son Jing Heguang had only misunderstood.
It must be that his son only saw him being mean to Zhao Baozhi, but not Zhao Baozhi being unreasonable. If he makes it clear, it will be fine.
Compared to Zhao Baozhi, his son Jing Heguang is much more ‘reasonable’ in Jing Zhonghao’s heart.
Jing Zhonghao said: “You don’t know about your brother Yan’s injury yesterday, do you? Your mother has no mother demeanor at all, she is so petty! Today she is still making trouble unreasonably and settling an old score with father.”
However, the Jing Heguang today just kept patting Zhao Baozhi’s back and ignoring him.
Waiting for Mammy and AFu to get the gold out, Jing Heguang picked up a gold ingot and threw it at the disgusting Jing Zhonghao with a cold face!
“I’ll pay you gold in return for your silver! Is that enough?!”
“How much money did you spend raising your child, and you still have to ask your wife to return it? Do you think it’s embarrassing or not?”
“I’ll give you back the money I spent. Don’t say you’re my father, I can’t afford to be raise by this kind of person!”
