After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 26 She's a lovable girl
After Xiang Ning returned to Qingyi Residence with the sachet, she told Bi Tao to be careful these days.

Judging from the look in Qingzhu's eyes just now, it didn't seem like she would let this go easily.

Since leaving Qingyi Residence, Qingzhu has seemed rather gloomy.

However, this is all her own fault, so who else can she blame?

Bitao nodded, adding that she had caused Xiangning trouble.

Xiang Ning smiled and patted her head to indicate that everything was alright.

In the evening, Pei Yanzhi took Chenghua back to Qingyi Residence.

Just as Xiang Ning went to fetch water, she saw Pei Yanzhi take off his outer garment and look up at her.

His gaze was fixed on her, exactly the same as when he looked at her that morning. Xiang Ning's heart couldn't help but race as she thought of his words.

"come over."

Pei Yanzhi sat on the soft couch and slightly beckoned to Xiang Ning with his finger.

Xiang Ning had no choice but to walk over, and then she heard Pei Yanzhi say, "Are you very good at embroidery?"

The question seemed a bit odd, so Xiang Ning lowered her head and replied, "This servant only knows a little bit."

Hiding one's talents is for the sake of living better, so Xiang Ning won't say much.

Hearing her reply, Pei Yanzhi didn't say anything more and called Cheng Hua in.

Chenghua walked in carrying several pieces of fine fabric.

"The koi fish you embroidered at dawn is nice, but I prefer the bamboo leaves. Make me a dress instead."

Pei Yanzhi's tone was indifferent, and no other meaning could be discerned, but Xiang Ning felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

Would he be the kind of person who would ask me to make clothes for him just because he embroidered a koi fish?

I'm afraid they have other motives.

"What style does the master like?"

Xiang Ning showed no emotion, reached out and took the fabric, and asked a question. Pei Yanzhi picked up the teacup beside him and said, "Whatever you like, as long as it fits."

What he wanted to see wasn't the style of the clothes, but Xiang Ning's embroidery technique.

"Then please rise, sir, so I can take your measurements."

Xiang Ning bowed and said this, then called Bi Tao in to take the fabric away.

As it happened, there was a soft ruler in Pei Yanzhi's study. Xiang Ning went over and took it, gesturing for Pei Yanzhi to get up.

Seeing this, Chenghua wisely withdrew.

Only Xiang Ning and Pei Yanzhi remained in the room.

Pei Yanzhi stood up and let Xiang Ning measure his body with a soft ruler.

"The fabric you provided is excellent, but the bamboo leaf embroidery might be a bit plain. What other designs would you like, Master? I'll add some more."

Xiang Ning stood behind Pei Yanzhi and asked a question, only to hear Pei Yanzhi calmly reply, "That's all. You can handle it yourself."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning lowered her head, concealing the emotions in her eyes.

It seems that what Pei Yanzhi wanted was not the style of the clothes. He specifically emphasized the bamboo leaves. Is there something different about these bamboo leaves?

A warm body wrapped loosely around Pei Yanzhi's waist from behind, and her breath fell on his back as she spoke.

For some reason, Pei Yanzhi felt a strange itch all over his body.

Just as Xiang Ning was about to withdraw her hand, Pei Yanzhi grabbed her wrist and pulled her onto himself.

"Master?"

Xiang Ning's face was pressed against his body, feeling a little cramped, while his back was as hard as a mountain.

It made Xiang Ning feel a little uncomfortable.

"You don't need to serve me here."

After a long while, Pei Yanzhi finally released his grip on Xiang Ning's wrist and told her to leave.

Xiang Ning could feel that Pei Yanzhi's body had trembled slightly just now, seemingly because of her sudden approach.

Pei Yanzhi didn't say much, so Xiang Ning naturally wouldn't try to get closer, as her injuries hadn't healed yet.

She lowered her head, put the measuring tape away, and left.

Pei Yanzhi sat down again, took a deep breath, and realized that his willpower had become increasingly difficult to control since his last act of indulgence.

The moment she drew near, his heart felt like a pebble had been thrown in, sending ripples spreading outwards. Some things, the more you try to suppress them, the more they are bound to burst forth.

Shouting and tearing wildly.

Pei Yanzhi reached out and picked up the cup of tea, drinking it down in one gulp, which finally dispelled the heat in his body.

I wonder who is being tormented by keeping her here.

Tonight's dinner was naturally served to Pei Yanzhi by Chenghua.

After nightfall, Xiang Ning came to Pei Yanzhi's room to keep watch for him.

Pei Yanzhi slept very properly and quietly, and Xiang Ning didn't need to get up frequently to serve him in the middle of the night.

Keeping watch for him at night was relatively easy.

But for some reason, Xiang Ning heard Pei Yanzhi tossing and turning on the inside of the bed, as if he had something on his mind.

The noise also made it hard for Xiang Ning to fall asleep.

"Xiang Ning".

"Master, what's wrong?"

Hearing Pei Yanzhi call her name, she sat up, asked him a question, and then Pei Yanzhi told her to come over.

Xiang Ning was a little confused, but since Pei Yanzhi had already called her, she couldn't refuse.

After tidying up her clothes, Xiang Ning walked towards Pei Yanzhi.

The man leaned against the headboard, covered only by a thin blanket. His pure white undergarments were slightly disheveled, and his long, smooth hair hung down in front of him, making Pei Yanzhi look somewhat alluring.

She has shed her former aloofness and gained a captivating charm.

Especially the gaze from those dark eyes, so deep and dark like a whirlpool, as if trying to suck people in.

He led Xiang Ning to the bedside and reached out to pull her up.

Xiang Ning was pulled onto the bed by him and fell on top of him.

Pei Yanzhi stretched out his other hand and placed it next to Xiang Ning's cheek.

Her hair was loose, her small face was unadorned, and her eyes were filled with a sense of bewilderment.

Pei Yanzhi bent his fingers and gently stroked Xiang Ning's cheek with his fingertips. Then he reached back, cupped her head, and pulled her closer to him.

The two were very close, so close that Xiang Ning could clearly see the fine hairs on Pei Yanzhi's face.

"Master..."

Xiang Ning propped herself up on the bed, watching him lean in, his warm, moist lips moving from a light touch to a storm.

As if to confirm some kind of answer, Pei Yanzhi threw the last remaining layer of clothing on the ground before Xiang Ning could react.

She knew that such a thing might happen if she kept watch over Pei Yanzhi.

After all, Pei Yanzhi was a normal, hot-blooded man. He could endure it for a while, but he couldn't endure it forever.

Moreover, Xiang Ning let him experience the taste of it.

Pei Yanzhi felt he must be going crazy, but he also felt that this kind of madness was his true nature.

Her response was warm and sincere, making Pei Yanzhi feel that there was nothing wrong with doing intimate things in this world.

Xiang Ning rested her head on Pei Yanzhi's shoulder, feeling somewhat drowsy. As she breathed out her fragrant breath, she heard him ask a question.

"Does it hurt?"

The man's fingers traced circles on her back. His voice was somewhat cold and hoarse, but there was no trace of concern in it.

Xiang Ning placed her hand on Pei Yanzhi's waist and gently shook her head: "It doesn't hurt."

Even if she said it hurt, she didn't expect Pei Yanzhi to feel sorry for her.

This man has never been heartless.

"I'll have Chenghua bring you some medicine tomorrow."

"Xiang Ning, if you behave yourself, I won't treat you badly."

She was full of lies, yet she was also obedient and compliant.

Pei Yanzhi thought that keeping her around would not be as bad as he imagined, except that it would make life more interesting.

She's an adorable girl, just naturally so.

Single update today~ Double updates will resume tomorrow~
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