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Chapter 192 Xie Yanli's kiss deepened

Qin Jiuwei ignored her, and Xie Yanli said gently from the side, "What Madam said makes sense."

Makes sense? Where is the logic in that?

Lady Hou was furious. She looked up at Lord Xie and the old lady, hoping someone would speak up for her.

But neither of them spoke.

Lady Hou held Xie Siyuan in her arms, unable to shed a tear.

Qinglan Courtyard.

After returning from the ancestral hall, Xie Yanli went to his study for a while before returning to the main house.

"Everyone out," Xie Yanli ordered calmly as he stepped into the room.

The maids bowed and turned to leave the room.

Xie Yanli's gaze swept across the room, but he did not see Qin Jiuwei's figure, which made him feel a little puzzled.

He walked to the bedside, intending to change his clothes first.

However, my gaze was drawn to the dark blue robe on the bed.

This robe is made of Shu brocade, with delicate cloud-patterned embroidery that meanders along the collar, cuffs, and hem.

The cloud pattern is not a single color, but is woven from different shades of blue silk threads.

This embroidery technique… Xie Yanli’s eyebrows twitched slightly; it seemed to be something only found in the palace.

"Do you like it?" A clear and pleasant voice rang out from behind him.

Qin Jiuwei emerged from behind the screen, dressed in a plain nightgown, her long hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall.

Her peach blossom eyes shimmered with light, and in the candlelight, they were breathtakingly beautiful.

Xie Yanli raised his head, a gleam of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Madam, did you make this dress?"

As he spoke, Xie Yanli's lips unconsciously curled upwards.

Qin Jiu smiled slightly, "Of course, I sewed every single stitch myself."

Xie Yanli felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he listened to Qin Jiuwei's words.

He looked at her with deep, dark eyes and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Madam. I like it very much."

Seeing how happy he was, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but smile.

She has been busy with this matter for the past few days, and it has taken her a lot of effort.

But Xie Yanli liked it, so it was worth it.

Xie Yanli handed the robe to her and said in a low voice, "Madam, this robe was made by your own hands. I would like you to help me put it on yourself, is that alright?"

Qin Jiu was taken aback for a moment, then looked up and gave Xie Yanli a reproachful look.

"Madam." Xie Yanli chuckled, leaning closer to her, his warm breath brushing against Qin Jiuwei's ear, "Consider it fulfilling this small wish of your husband."

Qin Jiuwei bit her lip, but in the end, she reached out and took the robe he offered.

"Madam is so kind," Xie Yanli said in a deep voice.

Qin Jiuwei's ears turned slightly red, and Xie Yanli quickly took off his outer robe as well.

She unfolded her robe, and Xie Yanli raised his arms in response.

After the robe was put on him, Qin Jiuwei began to carefully straighten Xie Yanli's collar.

Her slender, white fingers gently glided across his neck, the fingertips accidentally brushing against his skin.

In that instant, it was as if an electric current had passed through them, and both of their bodies trembled slightly.

After straightening her collar, Qin Jiuwei's hand slowly slid down the front of her robe to tie the sash.

Xie Yanli's breathing became somewhat rapid, but his gaze remained calm and deep.

In the flickering candlelight, he couldn't help but recall the scene when Qin Jiuwei first dressed him.

At that time, he was constantly restraining himself and suppressing his emotions.

At the time, he considered it extremely shameful to be preoccupied with a woman.

But now I think it's a wonderful thing.

Qin Jiuwei was carefully putting on her clothes, her hair falling down, her face glowing softly in the candlelight, her skin as white as snow.

Xie Yanli looked down at her, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

He endured it at that time.

But why should we tolerate this now?

Xie Yanli's hand slowly moved upwards from Qin Jiuwei's waist.

The movements were gentle yet carried an irresistible force.

Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but tremble.

As Xie Yanli moved, the sash of Qin Jiuwei's plain-colored nightgown quietly loosened.

Her nightgown slid slowly down her jade-like shoulders.

Qin Jiuwei subconsciously tried to cover herself, but Xie Yanli gently held her hands.

Xie Yanli slowly lowered his head, his lips gently touching Qin Jiuwei's forehead, then moving down her eyebrows and cheeks, finally resting on her lips.

Qin Jiuwei unconsciously wrapped her arms around Xie Yanli's neck, her fingers gently twirling his hair.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating the intertwined figures of the two.

Xie Yanli's kiss deepened, tinged with urgency and longing.

Qin Jiuwei gradually lost herself in his embrace, letting out soft moans.

Her consciousness gradually blurred during the passionate kiss, as if the whole world consisted only of Xie Yanli's breath and touch.

Xie Yanli sensed her intoxication, and with a slight effort, lifted her up in his arms.

He walked steadily toward the bedside.

Even after lying down on the bed, Qin Jiuwei still didn't understand.

Aren't we dressing Xie Yanli?

How come her clothes fell off while she was wearing them?

Before Qin Jiuwei could react, Xie Yanli kissed her again, their bodies pressed tightly together, as if they wanted to merge into each other's bones and blood.

The gauze curtains on the bed gradually fell down.

Xie Yanli gently stroked Qin Jiuwei's back, his movements soft and soothing, as if comforting a frightened fawn.

Qin Jiuwei's peach blossom eyes gradually turned watery.

At this moment, in the next room.

"Big brother, look how well-behaved Xiaobai is."

The kitten was pure white, like a fluffy snowball, and was lying lazily in its bed with its eyes half-closed.

Xie Jue gently squatted down, reached out her little hand and gently stroked the kitten's head, saying in a childish voice, "Little White, shall we play together?"

The kitten seemed to understand Xie Jue's words, opened its eyes slightly, and meowed in response.

Xie Jue laughed happily. He took a small pom-pom and waved it in front of the kitten.

The kitten suddenly perked up, its eyes fixed on the fur ball, its head turning back and forth as the fur ball swayed.

Its little paws kept pouncing on the little furball, while it kept meowing.

Xie Jingchun stood to the side with his arms crossed, his eyes darting around. He slowly pulled a small marble from his sleeve and rolled it in front of the kitten.

The kitten was attracted by the marbles again, running around after them, sometimes pouncing east, sometimes pouncing west.

Seeing that the kitten wasn't playing with him anymore, Xie Jue pouted in dissatisfaction, "Big brother, are you doing this on purpose!"

Xie Jingchun smiled at him and raised an eyebrow.

"Big brother, you're so mean!" Xie Jue snorted angrily, then picked up the fur ball and rolled it behind the kitten.

The kitten was so confused about which one to chase that it started spinning around in circles.

Xie Jue and Xie Jingchun immediately burst into laughter.

Xie Jing, who had been watching quietly, couldn't help but smile.

The following day, at Zhiyuan Temple.

"boom--"

The wooden door was pushed open forcefully.

Xu Liuer was startled awake by the loud noise, and she opened her eyes abruptly.

Turning my head, I saw a tall figure walking towards the bed.

"Husband?" Xu Liuer asked uncertainly, still half asleep.

"Yes, it's me," Xie Zhongzhi said in a deep voice.

Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Liuer's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, slowly calmed down.

"Why didn't you come back last night?" she asked.

Xie Zhongzhi sat down beside her bed and explained, "There are some things to do in the army, and I can't get away."

As soon as he sat down, Xu Liuer smelled an extremely strong stench of blood.

Thinking of his explanation, Xu Liuer asked suspiciously, "Really?"

Xie Zhongzhi didn't want to talk to her that much, so he changed the subject, saying, "My mother sent a message saying that Siyuan is sick, so I rushed back. How is he now?"

When Xie Siyuan was mentioned, Xu Liuer's expression paled slightly.

"I don't know. The maid said that the physician examined her last night and she's much better now."

Xie Zhongzhi immediately became angry when he heard her say that.

"What do you mean the maid said? Didn't you go and see for yourself?"