Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 254 Pity
Yue Ling was slightly startled, then smiled awkwardly and said, "We live under the same roof, so stop saying such dangerous things."

With a pair of delicate oval faces and facial features that look like they were carved out of jade, Xiangling had already become very distinctive even before she was born.

She looked weak and frail, more like Qin Keqing when they first met, but even more dull than her.

Yue Ling also regarded her as a taciturn person.

Having inadvertently revealed his true feelings this time, Yue Ling was thinking somewhat differently than before.

For a little girl with a miserable life, if she finds her loved ones, it would be the best thing for her.

But right now, Xiangling and I are too close. If she gets married again and finds a marriage partner, it will be basically impossible because she has already lost her reputation.

After thinking more about matters between men and women, Yue Ling realized that Lin Daiyu was the same. There was no reason not to develop a relationship between them.

When he looked at Xiangling again, he saw her still standing there stiffly, her cheeks flushed, her head down, not saying a word, and no one knew what she was thinking about.

Yue Ling smiled in relief and said, "Forget it, I won't tease you anymore. After dinner, you should have a good sleep first, and then go into the city to look for relatives tomorrow."

Before he could finish, the waiter brought in a plate of excellent food, and placed a jar of liquor on the table, along with a pair of small green porcelain cups.

"The guest officer is slow to use."

After leaving the door, Xiangling walked to the table and did her maid's job dutifully.

Just as he opened the wine jar and was about to pour wine for Yue Ling, he heard Yue Ling say, "No need to pour wine, this is not for drinking."

Xiangling looked at Yue Ling in confusion, but did not ask any further questions. She just added more rice to Yue Ling's plate and picked up the chopsticks, keeping everything simple.

After being with Yue Ling for many days, Xiang Ling became more casual in getting along with him. Before, Xiang Ling would not have dared to eat at the same table with Yue Ling.

Sitting next to Yue Ling, Xiangling felt uneasy. She twisted her waist from time to time and always looked uncomfortable.

Yue Ling saw it all, but he didn't say much. After putting down his bowl and chopsticks, he said to Xiang Ling who was waiting beside him, "Go get some hot water. You wash first and I'll do the rest."

Xiangling looked around the small room. There was not even a place to hide. Her cheeks turned red again, but there was no reason to refuse. She was covered in dust from the whole journey. If she didn't wash, wouldn't Yue Ling dislike her if she slept on the couch?

"it is good."

Xiangling nodded slightly and went to pass on the message in a dull manner.

There was already a supply of hot water in the inn. Two buckets of water were brought in, and Xiangling began to take off her clothes on the spot.

Unbuttoning the buttons on her collar, the light blue jacket she was wearing fell off first, and then the pure white lining slipped off Xiangling's slender shoulders, leaving only a close-fitting bellyband inside.

Xiangling couldn't help but secretly glance at Yue Ling, she saw him lying in the bed curtains, the thin bed curtains were drawn, actually it couldn't block much of her view.

Xiangling's cheeks were slightly hot, but she still picked up the cotton towel and began to carefully wipe her body from top to bottom.

The climate in Suzhou in June is warm, and you won't feel cold at all when taking a bath in the room. It can be said that this is the most suitable time to take a bath and change clothes.

As Xiangling washed, she forgot what was happening in the room and washed her body until it was spotless and white.

If others were to see her, they would surely laugh at her.

In order to put a dish on the plate, you have to wash it carefully.

Just as she was about to put her underwear back on, Yue Ling called her.

"You don't need to put it on yet, come here."

Xiangling trembled and suddenly came to her senses. She could no longer remain calm.

But she had actually been prepared for this, and she regarded Yue Ling as her benefactor, so there was nothing wrong with entrusting it to him.

Xiangling moved closer, covering her body with her tender arms, and looked at the couch nervously.

"Okay, just lie down in there like this."

Yue Ling gave another instruction. Xiang Ling felt her cheeks burning, but she still did as she was told.

The little girl's figure was truly beautiful, as white as mutton-fat jade, and her skin was as delicate as a baby's. Yue Ling, who had originally had a calm heart, couldn't help but take a few more glances at her.

"Sure enough, there are several chafings on my thighs. It's not good to wash them like this."

The journey south was very bumpy on horseback.

Yue Ling could still bear it, but even if such a delicate girl didn't say anything, she must be feeling uncomfortable physically.

Taking the jar of wine, Yue Ling dipped the wine in it and wiped it between her legs.

"Don't move. Your skin is broken in so many places. If you don't pay attention, it won't heal easily. You don't want your butt to be rotten at such a young age, do you?"

Xiangling's delicate body trembled, but she dared not say a word, and let Yue Ling wipe her buttocks.

The cool touch, with a bit of stinging from time to time, made Xiangling tense her body. She clutched the bed sheet tightly with both hands, trying hard not to make a sound.

Yue Ling saw it all and couldn't help but laugh secretly.

After wiping all the damaged parts of her body, he found a clean piece of cloth and wrapped her up. Now she looked more like an exquisite rag doll.

After patting his butt, Yue Ling smiled and said, "Okay, go lie down inside. It's my turn to wash."

Yue Ling turned around and went to wash up.

Xiangling seemed to be still half asleep and half awake, and she couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.

After being stunned for a moment, Xiangling realized that she was a maid and should serve in washing and dressing.

Soon, after Yue Ling cleaned up, he opened the curtain and saw the little girl lying there quietly, pretending to be asleep, breathing very lightly. Yue Ling smiled and said, "I just remembered something."

Xiangling turned her head and asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

Yue Ling set a question, "Tell me, if I meet your mother, how should I explain my identity?"

Xiangling replied, "The Marquis came to Suzhou in secret, so naturally we cannot tell them his true identity."

Yue Ling nodded, "So, let's just say that I am your husband, that I rescued you from a kidnapper, and that we have already secretly decided to spend our lives together. Isn't that more realistic?"

Xiangling thought about it and found that it was just as Yue Ling said, which was very reasonable.

But Yue Ling was her husband, so she really didn't dare to even think about it.

Yue Ling teased the girl again and said, "Why don't you scream for me?"

Xiangling was puzzled, "What's your name?"

Yue Ling frowned, "Do you still want to call me Master? That would give me away. I'm your husband, what should you call me?"

"Mr. Xianggong..."

Xiangling's cheeks, which had just turned pale, blushed again.

Yue Ling nodded and smiled, quite satisfied, "That's it. Remember, don't reveal your identity when you enter the city."

Xiangling pursed her lips and nodded softly.

When Yue Ling lay on the couch, he suddenly jumped up.

He couldn't help but frown and looked at Xiangling.

Xiangling knew she could no longer hide it, so she wanted to pick up the pillow to cover her head, thus hiding herself.

"you you?"

Yue Ling was really amused. This little girl was too sensitive.

Xiangling said nothing and continued to hide inside.

Yue Ling pulled her out and threw her on the mattress.

"You sleep over here."

Xiangling looked at Yue Ling pitifully, her eyes like spring water, and said in a soft voice: "It's not what I want..."

Yue Ling was both angry and amused, "Then why don't you blame me?"

Xiangling just started to speak without making any comment.

Yue Ling climbed up her body with both hands. He could no longer bear it. "My husband has called me, and I can't let you call me in vain. How about we do some husband-and-wife stuff?"

Xiangling covered her face with her hands, "My Lord, I, I haven't had it yet..."

"Don't call me Lord."

"Please have mercy, sir..."

……

The next day,

Suzhou has good soil and suitable climate, so Yue Ling slept very comfortably that night.

I don’t know why the south wind has returned in Suzhou, and the room is very humid, especially the bed.

Yue Ling carefully cut off a bit of red plum, which made Xiangling feel ashamed and angry again. She wanted to punch Yue Ling with her fist, but she didn't dare.

"Okay, okay, it's time to enter the city."

Yue Ling put his arm around Xiangling's waist and gently stroked it, making the girl's waist soften again.

Xiangling bit her lip and said, "My Lord, you are lying. You have no pity for me at all. My body hurts so much."

Yue Ling shook his head, "You are wrongly accusing me. It's just that you felt a little sour the first time. If I don't show any mercy, you can ask Zijuan what it looks like in the future."

"She has to rest on the couch for the whole afternoon. How can she stand here as leisurely as you do?"

Xiangling was originally a person with a poor tongue, so there was no way she could win an argument with Yue Ling. Now she felt relieved, so she followed behind Yue Ling, tightened her bag around her body, and went out with him.

The shopkeeper saw Yue Ling walking out refreshed, with the little girl following behind him with red cheeks, and he smiled meaningfully.

"It seems that you had a good rest yesterday, sir?"

Yue Ling nodded and replied calmly, "Let me ask you one more question, who is the Shen family in Wu County?"

The shopkeeper seemed to suddenly realize, "So you are here to look for your relatives. The Shen family is a well-known family in the county. They have a clean and upright family tradition. The head of the family, Shen Yishu, sympathizes with the poor and the weak, and is quite famous in this area."

"The Shen family has been a family tradition of farming and studying for three generations, but the younger generation is not very capable and did not pass the imperial examinations. This is probably his biggest regret."

Yue Ling nodded slightly, "Okay, thank you very much."

The shopkeeper also said, "The horses are in the stables. Just lead them out. Bye."

(End of this chapter)