Adorable Kids in Space: Lucky Wife is So Carefree

"Would Ruxiu like to ride a horse?"

When the two returned from Taocheng, Ruxiu's eyes shone brightly when they talked about horses, and Tang Ershi couldn't help but ask her about it.

"May I?"

Ru Xiu naturally wanted to ride a horse. Riding a horse was much more convenient than taking a carriage when going out to run errands, and it was several times faster. It was also more convenient for handling spatial matters.

"I'll be waiting for you outside after dinner tonight."

When Ru Xiu heard those words, she felt like she was on a date and felt incredibly embarrassed.

When it gets completely dark this season, the weather gets even colder, and there are almost no pedestrians outside.

Outside the gate, Tang Ershi taught Ruxiu to step into the stirrups, then gently supported her waist and helped her onto the horse's back. He then tightened the reins, turned sideways, and sat steadily behind Ruxiu.

He tightly encircled Ruxiu with his arms from behind, pulled the reins, squeezed the horse's belly with his feet, and easily started moving forward.

Ru Xiu was a little nervous and unprepared, so she leaned forward. Tang Ershi quickly put his arm around her waist and gently pulled her towards him, letting Ru Xiu press against his chest. Ru Xiu was startled at first, and then, with her body against him, she took the opportunity to press herself against him. But then she realized it wasn't right and quickly straightened her back, not daring to move.

Tang Ershi, sitting behind, chuckled to himself: "Don't be nervous. When riding a horse, sit up straight and relax your limbs. I'm here, so don't worry."

With his chin resting on her hair and smelling the faint scent of soapberry in her hair, Tang Ershi wasn't in a hurry to teach her. The two of them rode their horses leisurely and comfortably towards the village road outside the town.

Tang Ershi felt much happier to be able to be close to his wife again. He had been feeling really stifled lately, as Ruxiu had been busy taking care of her parents and children and hadn't paid him any attention for days.

With the whole family finally going to Taocheng, Ruxiu had a lot more free time.

But now that the house is full of women, Tang Ershi doesn't dare to act recklessly. It's not good to always follow Ruxiu around. Knowing that she likes horseback riding, he can only cater to her interests.

Teaching Ruxiu to ride a horse was just an excuse; the weather was too cold, and Ruxiu sneezed not long after they started walking.

Tang Ershi had brought a thick cloak, stopped to take it off and wrapped it around Ruxiu's body, then bent down to tie the collar for her, pressing his face directly against her cold face, making Ruxiu feel that tingling, heart-fluttering sensation once again.

Walking along the dark village road, Tang Ershi slowed his pace. Instead of carefully teaching Ruxiu how to ride, he enjoyed the feeling of being close to Ruxiu.

Tang Ershi's body was burning hot, his chest felt like a furnace, and Ruxiu could feel the warmth even through his cotton clothes.

Her slightly panting breath sprayed against the back of her ear, sending a tingling sensation through her; she knew that was the feeling of first love.

Ru Xiu cherished this feeling, enjoying the ambiguity. Life is long, and even if they couldn't stay together forever, enjoying this brief romance was still worthwhile.

Seeing that Ru Xiu didn't reject his advances, Tang Ershi also let his emotions run wild, allowing the horse to stroll leisurely along the mountain path. Neither of them uttered a word, simply enjoying this unspoken understanding.

"I used to have a family, but some things changed, and now I'm all alone." After hesitating for a long time, Tang Ershi began to speak slowly, not knowing whether Ruxiu was listening.

"From the moment I met Ruxiu, I knew she was the only one I loved and wanted to spend my life with."

"I wonder if Ruxiu can give Second Brother this opportunity? I will definitely treat the child as my own."

"There will be no other woman besides you. I will never take a concubine or go to a brothel." The tone was always pleading and seeking his opinion, without the slightest hint of coercion or pressure.

She remained silent, somewhat flustered by the sudden confession. She had always known that Tang Erge had feelings for her, especially after receiving that hairpin. Ru Xiu had been eagerly anticipating this day.

But all of this happened without warning, and Ru Xiu didn't know what to do.

Although Ru Xiu has the soul of a modern person, she still feels somewhat inferior in this world and with this identity. After all, her child is her lifelong concern, and she still has some reservations.

She couldn't afford the slightest mishap in her peaceful family. She didn't want to be too selfish and trade her own pleasure for her children's lifelong disappointment or pain.

Although ancient times allowed widows to remarry and encouraged divorced women to remarry, the prevailing ideology in ancient times was one of chastity and fidelity, which was very unfair to women.

Children will inevitably harbor some reservations, given that almost every village has a memorial archway erected to commemorate chastity. Even if the children strongly object, Xiu still feels that her conscience will tip in their favor, since Xiu is considered a relatively conservative person in modern times.

Perhaps Ru Xiu still didn't fully trust Tang Erge.

In this day and age, it's not that men are expected to remain faithful to one woman. Which wealthy and powerful man doesn't have multiple wives and concubines? If he doesn't, he's considered an oddity or a heretic, or he'll be seen as mentally abnormal.

Tang Ershi knew that her inner conflict had not yet been resolved, so he was neither in a hurry nor forced her. He just wanted to accompany her silently. He even felt that if Ruxiu agreed immediately, it would not be like his wife.

I have plenty of time. Even if it takes a lifetime, I will slowly influence her heart and let her feel my deep love for her.

Tang Ershi also believed that with the help of the children and his in-laws, Ru Xiu would never refuse him; it was just that the waiting time might be a bit long. But compared to the harm he had caused her, what did this wait matter?

For several nights in a row, Tang Ershi taught Ruxiu how to ride a horse, and Ruxiu never refused. She loved the feeling of her back pressed against Tang Ershi's chest. Tang Ershi loved rubbing against her hair, loved the way he breathed warm air into her ear, and loved whispering softly in her ear.

Ru Xiu's happiness is what he longs for.

Every night is their happiest time, a time when their hearts are tightly bound together in the biting cold wind.

However, the two never talked about the past or looked to the future. Just like a very tacit old married couple, they quietly enjoyed this warmth and this love.

Of course, besides love, there is also the responsibility to this family, which is kinship.

During the day, they simply keep an eye on each other silently, which may appear somewhat distant to others.

Ru Xiu continued with her own affairs. Tang Ershi, on the other hand, occasionally whispered something to his attendants.

Tang Ershi would occasionally go out wearing a mask, but no one knew what he was doing.

The first to notice something was off about the two was Sister Shi. One evening, she wanted to chat with her mother but couldn't find her anywhere. She thought she was with her second aunt, but that's when her second aunt realized something was wrong. The two of them were secretly happy for their unspoken understanding.

Shi Jie thought that her mother and father would be able to be together during the Chinese New Year, and maybe they could even have another brother or sister for her. If her older brother, younger brother, younger sister, and maternal grandparents knew, they would definitely be very happy.