Phi-Fic Chapter 10 Xie Yanli couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
Chapter 10 Xie Yanli couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
Madam Xie smiled kindly, "Since you are Yanli's wife, we are family. Family doesn't need to be formal. Consider this five hundred taels as your pocket money."
Seeing that she had already said so, Qin Jiuwei did not refuse anymore.
She rose, curtsied, and said, "Granddaughter-in-law thanks Grandmother for her kindness."
Xie Wanning curled her lip, forcefully poking at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks, her heart filled with disdain.
Pshaw, who wants to be family with her? She's just a concubine's daughter, does she even deserve to be called one?
Qin Jiuwei, don't be too smug, she'll definitely be kicked out!
During the meal, the three children sat next to Qin Jiuwei.
Xie Jingchun had been practicing martial arts hard all afternoon, and was extremely hungry at this moment, so he was gnawing on a large chicken leg.
Xie Jue was not to be outdone, holding a small chicken leg in her hand.
Seeing that both children were eating, Qin Jiuwei felt relieved.
Her gaze fell on Xie Jing, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.
The child was very polite during meals, but didn't eat much.
The rice in the bowl was barely touched.
The Marquis's residence served twelve dishes for dinner, including both meat and vegetables, along with two soups.
Is there not a single dish he likes to eat?
Qin Jiuwei observed carefully for a while longer, and suddenly realized that Xie Jing seemed to be holding his breath...
Her gaze fell on the plate of mutton in front of Xie Jing.
Could it be because Xie Jing dislikes the smell of mutton?
It seems like no one in this family has mentioned it.
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Xie Yanli returned to his residence late at night after finishing his official business.
Last night was his wedding night, and he had no choice but to sleep with Qin Jiuwei.
But this will never happen again tonight.
Xie Yanli walked to the door of the study and keenly noticed something amiss.
The servants at the door looked very uncomfortable and spoke haltingly.
"Young Master, you, you're back..."
Xie Yanli frowned, his voice as cold as a frozen spring, "What's wrong?"
The servants exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.
The young master had previously instructed that no unauthorized persons should be allowed into the study.
But they didn't know whether the young mistress... counted as an outsider.
The young mistress is, after all, the crown prince's lawfully wedded wife.
She insisted on going in, and they couldn't very well stop her.
Looking at their expressions and the candlelight in the study.
Xie Yanli immediately understood what was going on.
His expression immediately turned cold.
He had already made it very clear to Qin Jiuwei last night.
He wouldn't touch her, and she agreed at the time.
What are we doing now?
He really misjudged her!
Xie Yanli pushed the door open forcefully.
Sure enough, a slender figure stood by the bed...
The beautiful woman had a graceful figure and wore a light purple silk skirt with a jade-white sash tied around her waist.
She leaned forward slightly, her slender waist accentuated by the ribbon, appearing so delicate it seemed as if it would snap at the slightest touch.
"what are you doing?"
A man's icy voice sounded from behind.
Upon hearing that chilling voice, Qin Jiuwei slowly turned around.
A gentle smile curved her lips as she gave him a slight curtsy, "My husband."
Her long, ink-black hair was casually tied up, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks, adding to her gentle and graceful appearance.
Under the candlelight, her skin resembled delicate white jade, radiating a faint glow.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were as clear as autumn water, and her lips were red without any makeup.
During the day, she was always stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal charm.
But in the evening, she became gentle, like spring water.
Xie Yanli's heart skipped a beat.
But he quickly came to his senses and snorted coldly.
She not only changed her clothes that night, but also her hairstyle.
She was definitely plotting to seduce him!
Xie Yanli asked indifferently, "What are you doing in my study?"
Did she know he wouldn't go to her room, and was planning to stay here tonight...?
But before she could speak, Xie Yanli's icy voice continued, his eyes flashing with cold light as he looked at Qin Jiuwei.
"Have you forgotten what I told you last night?"
Qin Jiuwei saw the coldness and disgust in his eyes and knew he had misunderstood.
But she wasn't angry; her voice remained gentle and melodious.
"Of course I haven't forgotten, my husband, you made it very clear last night."
"I understand that you have no feelings for me and will never touch me."
Xie Yanli's indifferent expression remained unchanged.
She talks a good game, but in reality, she says one thing and does another.
If she had really listened to him, she wouldn't have come to the study tonight trying to seduce him.
Xie Yanli stared intently at her beautiful and refined face, and said coldly, "What were you doing just now?"
Qin Jiuwei's voice remained calm and unhurried, "It's chilly at night now, and I was worried that my husband would catch a cold, so I came over to change his bedding to something softer and thicker."
After saying that, she took a few steps to the side.
The once thin bed was now covered with thick quilts.
The quilt cover was made of exquisite brocade, and the silk threads shimmered with a delicate light under the candlelight.
Qin Jiuwei did indeed come to add bedding for Xie Yanli.
She knew, of course, that the reason Madam Xie gave her five hundred taels of silver tonight was because of Xie Yanli.
The old lady has been so good to her, she should also care about her grandson.
This also gives her a chance to play the role of a gentle and virtuous wife in front of Xie Yanli.
The moment Xie Yanli looked at the bedding, his originally cool expression instantly stiffened.
So it turns out... she really didn't intend to seduce me.
Xie Yanli's expression instantly became somewhat unnatural.
Despite his harsh rebuke, she wasn't angry; instead, she patiently and gently explained...
Xie Yanli couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Qin Jiuwei said calmly, "Husband, rest assured, I remember everything you said clearly, and I have not overstepped my bounds."
Xie Yanli's handsome brows were raised.
He said those words himself.
Why does it sound so jarring to my ears now?
Qin Jiuwei is so virtuous and sensible, shouldn't he be happy?
Why do I feel this dull and unpleasant feeling right now?
"It's getting late, my husband, you should rest early."
After Qin Jiuwei finished speaking, she prepared to leave with her maid.
But before she could take two steps, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly rang out behind her.
"You are the Crown Prince's wife, so you can leave such trivial matters as making the bed to the servants."
Xie Yanli pursed his thin lips tightly.
He never expected her to be so virtuous...
Qin Jiu smiled faintly and remained silent, because the bed-making was indeed done by the servants...
She simply straightened the edges of the blanket at the very end.
Why would she personally make the bed for Xie Yanli?
Think beautifully.
But Qin Jiuwei had no intention of explaining these things to Xie Yanli. She simply said in a gentle voice, "Husband, please rest early."
Xie Yanli stood there watching Qin Jiuwei's slender figure gradually disappear into the distance.
For some reason, I felt a sense of loss.
He shook his head, trying to stop thinking about it.
late at night.
Xie Yanli finished processing the last official document.
After washing up, I lay down on the soft couch, but I just couldn't fall asleep.
A sweet fragrance filled my nostrils.
Xie Yanli lifted his eyelids, his dark pupils as deep and unfathomable as black water, and sighed softly in his heart.
As expected, the bedding was prepared by Qin Jiuwei, and it still carried her scent.
Xie Yanli pursed his lips, wanting to continue sleeping.
But as soon as I close my eyes, the scene from last night keeps replaying in my mind.
That shimmering white hue kept swaying in front of him.
Xie Yanli looked down and found that he had become aroused again.
He took a deep breath, threw off the covers, and got out of bed.