Chapter 41: Reflections (3)
Outside the window, the breeze and the moon are bright, and the sound of insects chirping.
Inside the window, the high candles are lit and the lights are bright.
Zhu Jintang's sturdy arms encircled the slender waist that was less than a hand, firmly trapping her body. At this time, the skin of the two people is intimately close to each other, and there is no room for the slightest gap. He looked down condescendingly, looking at her little face ruddy because of desire, green and seductive, and couldn't help but want someone to reach out and touch it gently.
Shen Yuechen closed her eyes, bit her soft lips, and suddenly, a crystal teardrop slid down her fair cheeks and into the pillow of embroidered brocade......
Her tears came suddenly, making Zhu Jintang slightly stunned.
Her stiff body, her stoic expression, and the tears that fell, all of this made his heart tense suddenly, and then, unconsciously, let go of the big hand that clamped her waist.
Then, while propping himself up and sitting up, he pulled the silk quilt to cover Shen Yuechen, sat on the edge of the bed with his back to her, and forced himself to regain his composure immediately. There were still some fine beads of sweat on his forehead, his chest rose and fell, he turned around without a word, his eyes were fixed on those closed eyes, and the expression on his face instantly became gloomy.
What does it mean that she is actually crying? Only now did he put on a reluctant look, as if he was forcing her......
There is never a shortage of women around Zhu Jintang, beautiful, pretty, charming, and demonic, as long as he is willing, there are beauties in the Zhu family's compound, waiting for him to favor him. However, this woman, his wife is forbearance and grievance, which undoubtedly stimulates his self-esteem as a man.
Zhu Jintang got out of bed, picked up his long coat from the ground and put it on, and said with a gloomy face: "If you don't want to, you can say it earlier." ”
As a man, apart from competing in the business of the baht, he never liked to force others, especially women.
Shen Yuechen felt his tone cold, but she didn't explain or speak, just quietly closed her eyes.
She was so tired that she didn't even have the strength to explain.
Zhu Jintang called the maid who was waiting outside in, went to the clean room first, and did not come back after that.
After a while, Chun Ming cautiously approached the bed, saw Shen Yuechen lying motionless on the quilt, and said softly: "Miss, the eldest young master seems to be angry, and he left without saying a word just now." ”
yes, he's really angry.
There was a half-silence in the room, and when she opened her eyes again, her gaze had returned to its previous calm, and all the tears that had accumulated in her eyes had faded.
She didn't mean to annoy him, but alas, another almost nightmarish experience had left her physically and mentally exhausted, and his scorching breath and body temperature were like red-hot blades, making her feel tormented.
The love between men and women should not be so disgusting, but after all, she still can't compromise, he gets close to her and kisses her, not because he likes her, but just as a tool for having children, just a tool...... As soon as she thought of this, she couldn't help but feel sad in her heart, and suddenly tears welled up in her eyes.
Chun Ming didn't know what was going on, but she just felt that it was so late, but the eldest young master left suddenly, something must have happened.
"What the hell is wrong with you?"
Shen Yuechen sat up slowly, and the silk quilt on her shoulders accidentally slipped off, revealing her bare shoulders.
"Uh...... Miss, you ......" Chun Ming called in a low voice, her voice trembling slightly.
There are still clearly visible marks on her pink skin, some deep and some shallow.
Although Chun Ming was untouched, she quickly realized what was in her body, and she couldn't help blushing and her heart jumping.
Shen Yuechen pulled up the silk quilt, wrapped his body tightly, and only said lightly: "I want to take a bath." ”
Chun Ming hurriedly agreed and went out to prepare.
Wu's mother, who heard the news, also rushed over, and Cuixin followed closely.
Both of them looked anxious, Shen Yuechen stretched out his hand from the quilt and said softly, "Come and help me." ”
Wu Ma and Cui Xin greeted her and protected her left and right.
Shen Yuechen didn't want to pretend to be weak in front of them, but her legs were weak at this time, and she was afraid that she would fall after taking a few steps.
Hot water had been prepared in the clean room, Shen Yuechen held the edge of the barrel with both hands, and Wu's mother took a towel dipped in hot water to wipe her back.
Halfway, Shen Yuechen suddenly spoke: "Mother Wu, if I leave the Zhu family one day, will you follow me?" Her voice was soft and soft, sounding more like a request than an inquiry.
Mother Wu looked at her thin shoulders, nodded slightly, stretched out her hand on her shoulder, and said quietly: "Where the young lady goes, the old slave will go." The old slave said that he would take care of the young lady for the rest of his life. ”
She raised her single-handedly, got along with her day and night for more than ten years, and was her companion every day, she knew her heart best, and she also knew that she had been trying her best to endure. In the Shen family before, she was enduring it, and now in the Zhu family, she is also enduring it.
Shen Yuechen held her hand back, turned to look at her, the corners of her eyes were a little shining, and her tone was extremely serious: "Thank you." ”
After the master and servant, they did not speak again, and all the thousand words had turned silent, silently flowing in the hearts of the two.
The clean room was quiet, only the sound of ticking water remained, making it even quieter.
Zhu Jintang didn't return all night, and the maids later found out that he was resting directly in the study.
When Shen Yuechen heard this, her eyes were slightly depressed.
She was still not mature enough to hold her breath. Early tomorrow morning, the news that Zhu Jintang rested in the study in the middle of the night will spread throughout the Zhu family, and the situation of her new daughter-in-law will become extremely difficult.
As a woman who lives in the inner courtyard of a deep house and relies on people's snorts, if she can't be favored by her husband and keep her status, she will inevitably fall into a miserable situation.
The old lady was so earnest to her, Li was so mean to her, and Qin Taoxi's unwillingness to condescend to her publicity, and also, those people who were hiding in the shadows and secretly waiting to watch a good show, couldn't wait for her to make mistakes and mistakes.
Shen Yuechen knows very well that his newlywed life of "glory and body" may be about to end hastily.
She let out a long breath and shook her head, so that she would not think about it for the time being, and that she would sleep well and recuperate first. She is not big-hearted, but after years of training, when facing pressure, she will choose to digest slowly and think long-term.
This night, without Zhu Jintang by her side, Shen Yuechen slept very steadily, almost until dawn, and even she felt amazing.
After grooming properly, Shen Yuechen sat upright in front of the dressing mirror and asked Chun Ming to comb her hair well.
Chun Ming agreed, picked up the comb, and carefully curled her hair.
Shen Yuechen personally selected a silver hairpin inlaid with pearls from the jewelry box, which was simple and generous but not extravagant.
Chun Ming coiled her hair for her, and picked up a small mirror to look behind Shen Yuechen, so that she could see the reflected style of her hair in the bronze mirror.
"Miss, do you think it's okay?"
Shen Yuechen looked at it carefully and nodded: "Very good." ”
Because she slept well last night, her complexion looks good, and she doesn't need too much fat powder to cover up her tiredness, just a little embellishment.
Once you're done dressing up, all that's left is to choose the right outfit.
Shen Yuechen had never paid so much attention to his appearance before as he did today, and even had to choose jewelry and clothes by hand.
Before getting married, the Shen family made a lot of new clothes for her, all year round. It's summer now, so there is a whole box of summer clothes alone, including yarn, silk, and Luo, each of which is expensive. Today, these well-made clothes can finally come in handy.
Shen Yuechen chose a satin pinched cardigan skirt and a floral emerald yarn dew lily skirt, both of which are gorgeous materials that she rarely wears.
Everything was packed up, and Shen Yuechen took Chunming and Chun'e to greet the old lady.
She didn't know if Zhu Jintang would get up or not, no matter what, the rules couldn't be forgotten, she had to go to the main courtyard on time.
Before she left, Mama Li rushed over in a hurry, and as soon as she entered the house, she didn't find Zhu Jintang's figure, and suddenly frowned slightly: "Grandma, didn't the young master come back to rest last night?" ”
Shen Yuechen knew that she had heard the news, so she smiled and said, "Uncle went to the study last night. ”
When Mama Li heard this, she pretended to know just now, nodded and said, "I see, the old body will go over and take a look, has the uncle gotten up?" ”
Shen Yuechen didn't stop her, but said, "There is Mama Lao, then I will go to the main courtyard first." ”
Mama Li was very strange, she didn't propose to go with her, but she still didn't say much in a very well-behaved manner.
Shen Yuechen was the first to go to the main courtyard as usual, and at this time, the maids in the flower hall were busy moving the pots of flowers that had been moved out of the Changchun Garden early in the morning and were in good bloom into the house and placed them in turn.
The hands and feet of the subordinates were very fast, and they put the flower pots in place before the hour.
Suddenly, Mrs. Zhu took Mother Yang's hand and walked out of the inner room, neatly dressed, her gray hair was still neatly combed, and she was firmly pulled, revealing a spirit that did not match her age.
Shen Yuechen slowly stepped forward, and Fu Yifu greeted her.
Old Madam Zhu immediately smiled with her eyebrows, and only called her to sit down beside her, and said with a bit of anger in her tone: "Why did you come so early?" What about Jintang? Why didn't he come with you? ”
Although he knew that he was knowingly asking, Shen Yuechen's clear face still had an expression, and he replied: "Uncle went to the study last night for something, and it seems that he has something to deal with. ”
Old Madam Zhu let out an "oh", looked at her expression carefully, and said with a slight smile: "Alas...... Jintang's child is really, what is the important thing, and he is willing to let his bride stay alone in the empty room. ”
Shen Yuechen lowered her face and nodded lightly, her heart was very bottomless, and she tried her best to avoid the important and answer their questions. However, once Zhu Jintang came, she didn't know what he would say or do...... If he is still worried about last night's incident, and threatens to divorce her in a fit of anger, it is estimated that it will cause a lot of turmoil.
If you only enter the door for three days, you will be divorced from the house by your husband. This can be regarded as a very fatal blow to any woman. Therefore, for Shen Yuechen, it is not easy for her to tide over the difficulties.