Chapter 38: Gift-giving
I can't remember when I fell asleep, but I thought it was a very sweet night's sleep, probably the most restful sleep I've ever had in this world—even though the bed was a little hard and cramped.
Taking a deep breath, the drowsiness faded away, and I slowly opened my eyes, and the first thing I saw was a neck as white as porcelain; Consciousness instantly returned, and the leisure when I first woke up turned into apprehension and nervousness.
The memories of sleeping with Jiang Zhuo last night came flooding back, and my back was cold, and I had a little bad premonition.
I leaned back half a minute without a trace, trying to get up, but found that it was really difficult to move - before falling asleep, I clearly maintained a fist distance from Jiang Zhuo, the well water does not interfere with the river water, how could I open my eyes again, and I was like an octopus firmly holding on to others?
I felt it carefully, one of my hands was on her lower back, and the other hand was tightly gripping the placket of her chest, unintentionally pulling and spreading, and the looming skin evoked infinite reverie; What made me most ashamed was to squeeze one leg between her legs at some point, ride it on one of her legs, and hold her down and confine, in a suggestive pose......
- Oh my God, I can't imagine what Jiang Zhuo will look at me when he wakes up, and I didn't feel how unbearable my sleeping position was before, but reality gave me a hard blow and taught me to accept this realization.
…… Wait, most people who practice martial arts are shallow sleeping, she shouldn't be woken up by my movement just now, right?
I was so scared that I was choking on my breath, so I quickly stopped my movements and waited with bated breath.
The skin was warm and soft at the touch of my hand, and the slight fluctuations between my breaths were smooth and regular, as if I was still asleep—my heart fell halfway, but I didn't dare to relax.
Swallowing silently, I held my breath and tentatively moved my palms - well, she didn't wake up.
Seeing this, I moved my hand back little by little, as if I had been encouraged.
I withdrew my hand, and then it was the bold right leg - I suddenly remembered the men and women who had a hangover and found that they had done something wrong and didn't want to take it, and they packed up themselves and ran away before the other woke up, I wonder what they were thinking at that time?
-- It's ridiculous to say that I'm not unwilling to take responsibility, or even ask for it...... I'm afraid, Jiang Zhuo doesn't want me to be responsible, and even hates me even more because of this, but this is a situation I dare not face.
sighed, gritted my teeth and withdrew my legs, the touch between the frictions taught me to blush and heartbeat, and my breathing became a little heavier, but when I thought that I would wake up the other party, I had to hold back again...... After coming and going, he finally got rid of this embarrassing situation, and a layer of fine sweat was already on his forehead.
Carefully rubbed back for a few minutes, and waited quietly for a while, the man's breathing was still long and soft, and there was no sign of waking up, and my heart was all relieved - but in addition to being relieved, a trace of inexplicable regret rose, faintly looking forward to teaching her to discover our ambiguity at the moment, what would be the situation?
For a moment, I forced the thought to come to my feet.
Estimating that it was not too early and that I was a little hungry, I decided to wash up and go downstairs to make some breakfast, so that Jiang Zhuo could have breakfast as soon as he woke up, and perhaps his negative impression of Kwong Xihan would also improve—I made up my mind, and I stood up, intending to pass over her and climb out of the bed.
Only then did he step out of one leg and glanced down inadvertently, but he looked at a pair of cold star-like eyes, with deep pupils and no shock, where did he look like he was asleep?
I froze in shock, not daring to move anymore.
At this time, I saw that she suddenly raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked with a smile: "Dongjia, aren't you ready to come down?" ”
- When did she wake up?
Didn't I move too much and wake her up?
Or is it ...... She's been awake since the beginning, and all the stupid things I did before have been seen by her?
Thinking of the last possibility, my hands and feet were weak, and I fell into her arms coldly.
"Hmm......" The bridge of her nose slammed her chest, even though it was soft that I didn't expect, the blow still hit her nose and burst into tears.
"Huh." The cheeks felt the vibration in her chest, could it be that she was smiling?
I struggled to lift my face, and through the hazy tears, I could only see the curvature of the corners of her mouth, so fast that no one had time to grasp it.
I wiped my eyes with my backhand, and I looked again, only to get a cold glance from her.
This glance taught me to bless my soul, and I immediately propped myself up from her arms hand and foot, so as not to bring my cheek closer to her chest again—but whether I accidentally touched something that I shouldn't have touched in the panic was not something I could control.
"You're awake......" I also knew it was nonsense, but I couldn't think of anything else to say other than this - just in such an awkward position, not only was my heart weak, but even my hands and feet were extremely vain.
“…… Well. She frowned slightly, and rubbed her chest, probably I had inadvertently pressed it before--I subconsciously wanted to help her rub it, and there was no evil thought, but the next moment I woke up and quickly held back.
"Shall we get up and wash up first? I'm going to tell Xiao Er to bring some hot food? I raised my softest smile, and I didn't care about the flattery of this smile in the reflection of her eyes, I just wanted to get out of this annoying situation as much as possible—I guess Jiang Zhuo must have been a little angry when she got up, and it was really worrying to look at her gloomy face.
Fortunately, she just stared at me in silence for a moment, and then nodded dispensably; I was able to tumble off her as if I were on the verge of amnesty, and I almost twisted my ankle in a hurry.
After stumbling a few times, he rushed to the door in three or two steps, and even put on his clothes casually, and he didn't have time to tidy them up, so he raised his voice to call Xiao Er.
After explaining to her and closing the door, I took a few deep breaths, and when my mind was stable enough, I turned around leisurely - only to see that the person who should have been cleaned up was still on the bed, but the posture changed from lying down to sitting up.
The hair was messy, the placket was wide open, revealing half of the round fragrant shoulders, but the eyes looked at me for a moment, the long eyelashes were half-closed, and it took a while to blink lightly, as if she was looking at something, but she seemed to be simply ignorant, and her eyes were inexplicable, teaching me to wonder whether she was completely awake or not.
But it was the first time I'd ever seen her look like this, and it was so cute, it taught me how much I wanted to pinch her face—and just to think about it, and if I did, I don't know how she would react...... I won't be happy after all.
Regretfully retracting my thoughts, I walked to the side of the dresser, soaked the towel in water and wrung it dry, returned to the collapse and handed it to her, and watched her take it and wipe her face slowly, and her expression gradually became resolute and indifferent, and I knew that she had woken up; Retrieving the towel, I didn't bother to change the water again, so I just scrubbed the basin of water and wiped my face casually.
When I turned around, I saw that Jiang Zhuo was already dressed, sitting upright on a chair, looking at me with a surprised gaze; If you look closely, her cheeks seem to be flushed with a hint of redness.
I was a little puzzled, but after thinking about it, I immediately realized: I must have taught her to see the thing I just washed my face!
This matter is placed elsewhere, and it is not unusual for close girlfriends to wash their faces with a handkerchief and a basin of water - but this is a big turnip that women respect, and the ancients are extremely conservative, not to mention my identity as a prince, it is no longer appropriate to share it with the guards, and he personally served her to wash, and put it on Kuang Xihan's body, and he wanted to take advantage of her......
- Alas, this morning, I can't count the number of times I have been misunderstood.
If I do, will she believe that I didn't mean to?
Probably not.
With a light sigh, I also extinguished the idea of explaining, and just smirked at her a few times, which was perfunctory.
Fortunately, she didn't look very insightful, but her expression was as cold as ever, not as gentle and gentle as when she had gone to bed last night—and I knew that she was probably still a little annoyed.
After thinking about it, I pushed the pastries sent by Xiao Er to her, and asked tentatively, "How about breakfast, go and see the property under my name?" ”
By the way, look at what is eye-catching, and give it to her as a gift of atonement - most women are to be coaxed, and gift-giving is a common method.
Although the Dawu woman is not an ordinary woman, she doesn't like to receive gifts, right?
I was thinking about what to give her, and I heard her answer in a low voice, looking uninterested...... Alas, is she indifferent by nature, or is she just impatient with me?
I don't know what she likes, but if I want to please her, what should I give?
I scratched my hair in annoyance, and I only felt that it was more of a headache than writing a work lesson plan...... I always felt that ordinary jewelry couldn't get into her eyes, but it was not lucky to give those blades and murder weapons.
As...... Pledge in person?
The idea of banter flashed through me, and I smiled self-deprecatingly, and I knew in my heart that this was just a thought, and it was not taken seriously - I was afraid that if I wanted to give it, people would not want it......
After breakfast with her, he left the inn and went out into the streets.
This long street is dominated by study shops, and the rest are some pastry restaurants, and the only one that is more stylishly decorated is a double-storey jewellery shop.
Although I guess she won't like it, I decided to go in and take a look at the level of the big turnip.
The lobby on the first floor is comfortably and elegantly furnished, and the shopkeeper personally served tea, which shows that the hospitality is very solemn...... Of course, it may also be because the business is too quiet.
I took the tea, and then I thought about taking out the jade jue to try, but I didn't think that she immediately made a big gift with an excited look, and called "young master" repeatedly, but the blind cat bumped into the dead mouse, and taught me to happen to bump into it.
I don't know if this shopkeeper recognizes other shops, and whether their profits are enough to afford the tuition fees of Wendu scholars as Shen Youlan said?
Flipping through the booklet of patterns and jewelry presented by the shopkeeper, I was thinking nonsense while secretly looking at Jiang Zhuo's expression...... I saw her casually sipping the tea, not very interested, although she had expected it, it was inevitable that she was still a little disappointed.
- She really didn't like the gold and silver jewelry.
So, does this also mean that she, like many ordinary women in Dawu, will not have the slightest liking for me, who is also a woman?