kvmb Chapter 245 Wait for me for a few days
Chapter 245 Wait for me for a few days
Shen Qingtan fully woke up, never dreaming that her dream would come true.
She instinctively tried to sit up, but a hand grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.
Shen Qingtan looked up, his dark eyes like the surface of a river under the moonlight, a turbulent undercurrent beneath the tranquil surface, exceptionally captivating.
It was as if she was about to settle accounts with her if she nodded.
Upon closer inspection, it seems as if he is suppressing some kind of emotion.
This feeling is like fear.
A strange sense of guilt welled up in Shen Qingtan's heart.
She didn't go to see Zhao Jue last night, and her conscience was clear.
But I had a dream, and I'm afraid I let something slip in my dream.
This is even more terrifying than seeing Zhao Jue.
"I...I received his letter last night, but I didn't go to see him." Shen Qingtan stammered, feeling guilty. "I had Liuyue dress up as me to see him, to avoid suspicion."
Zhao Yi frowned slightly: "A letter?"
Shen Qingtan then explained, "When he went to war, I prayed for his safety. He wrote to me, asking me to keep an appointment, saying that he wanted to return the wishing ribbon and sachet to me."
Zhao Yi was slightly taken aback, his eyes revealing a strange look. Before he could figure out why Shen Qingtan's words differed from the scene in his mind, he was stunned.
She cupped his face in her hands, her beautiful face close to his, and said softly, "Didn't we agree to lure the snake out of its hole? Last night, my second aunt made a move, so I went to the Duke's mansion to arrest her and got a large sum of money for nothing."
Zhao Yi instantly snapped back to reality, realizing that everything she was experiencing was real, not a dream.
Last night, he had a very long dream.
In his dream, Gu Changsheng treated his illness, but things went wrong and there was nothing he could do.
Upon hearing the news, Zhao Jue went to Shen Qingtan to repent and express his true feelings.
If Shen Qingtan is willing to forgive him and reconcile with him, they should meet at their old place.
Shen Qingtan left.
He opened his eyes and saw Shen Qingtan lying beside him. Thinking he was dreaming, he blurted out those words.
Even now, when he recalls that scene in his dream, no matter how he calls out to her or tries to persuade her to stay, she never turns back, and he still feels lingering fear.
That feeling of powerlessness and despair was like vines binding him tightly, preventing him from breaking free.
He feared that his life would end at this moment, and he was even more afraid that she would be deceived by Zhao Jue.
Shen Qingtan looked resentful and accused, "We've been married for so long, you should know my character. How could I possibly go to see Zhao Jue?"
Zhao Yi felt a little guilty. He couldn't very well say that he was so engrossed in a dream that he couldn't distinguish between reality and illusion.
He coughed a few times and changed the subject: "When my third brother went to war, you prayed for his safety. We've been married for so long, and you've never prayed for my safety, nor have you ever embroidered a sachet for me."
The next moment, she kissed his lips.
Zhao Yi's eyelashes fluttered, and he tightened his arms, holding her even closer, pressing her down beneath him, and kissing her lips and tongue tenderly.
His kiss was gentle and deep, drawing her into a hazy, warm tide of passion. She couldn't help but cling to his neck, responding to his advances.
The man only released her when she was almost out of breath.
Zhao Yi looked at the person in his arms. Her eyes were filled with spring water, and the rouge at the corners of her eyes made her beautiful face even more gorgeous.
His eyes darkened as he buried his face in her snow-white neck, suppressing his increasingly intense desire for her.
“I’ve prayed for amulets and embroidered sachets for many people.” Shen Qingtan turned her head slightly, gently rubbed his cheek, and said softly, “Husband, this is my blessing for you, unique to you.”
Zhao Yi felt immense satisfaction, and the affection in his eyes couldn't be contained as he kissed the corner of her lips.
"Wait for me for a few days," Zhao Yi said gently. "I will come to find you safe and sound."
Shen Qingtan nodded.
Zhao Yi said in a low voice, "If you are getting restless while waiting, embroider a sachet for me. I will come when you have finished it."
Shen Qingtan was speechless, yet also found it somewhat amusing.
It turns out that even the most reasonable man can be incredibly narrow-minded when it comes to matters of love and sex.
Shen Qingtan smiled and said, "Okay."
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After a brief moment of tenderness, Shen Qingtan got up, tidied herself up, and came out of the house. She then saw Gu Changsheng leading Chen Yuanshi towards them.
Shen Qingtan stood under the eaves and waited for Gu Changsheng to approach before carefully observing his face. It was still pale and bloodless.
She asked with concern, "Brother Changsheng, didn't you get enough rest last night?"
Gu Changsheng nodded slightly: "I'm a light sleeper. The slightest noise wakes me up, and then I have a hard time falling back asleep."
Shen Qingtan thought that the increased number of patrolling soldiers near the Prince's mansion was quite a commotion, and he was afraid that it might have disturbed him.
She felt a little relieved: "Will you stay by Second Master's side every moment these next few days?"
“After the detoxification begins, I will stay by his side to observe the situation. It will only take a few days; I can handle it.”
Gu Changsheng felt somewhat helpless; in Manman's heart, he was probably like a fragile piece of glass.
As he was about to go inside, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Manman, do you have something to say to your brother-in-law?"
Shen Qingtan had said everything she needed to say.
She swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue and followed Gu Changsheng into the house.
Shen Qingtan came to the screen and heard Zhao Yi say, "Manman, it's getting late. Go have your breakfast. Don't worry about me."
She stopped in her tracks and stared at him blankly.
He lay on the bed, a faint smile on his lips, softening the coldness in his eyes.
Shen Qingtan clenched the handkerchief in her hand, and urged on by his gaze, turned around and walked towards the door.
Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks and turned her head to look into the inner room, where she saw the servant pull back the curtain, blocking her view.
She had been hoping that Zhao Yi would recover from his illness, but when the moment finally arrived, a sense of panic inexplicably arose in her heart.
Especially when she thought about how she saw fear and unease in Zhao Yi's eyes when she woke up today.
Was he afraid that if he couldn't be cured, he would never be able to see her again?
Thinking about this, Shen Qingtan suddenly understood Zhao Yi's thoughts.
He wanted her to embroider a sachet by hand, not out of jealousy, but to use this as an excuse to distract her.
At this moment, Imperial Physician Chen lifted the curtain and came out: "Second Madam, the detoxification is about to begin. Go to the front hall for your meal. Don't let Lord Zhao worry about you, as it will be detrimental to his treatment."
Shen Qingtan nodded and stepped out of the house.
With a bang, the door slammed shut behind her.
Shen Qingtan's heart skipped a beat, and she stood rooted to the spot, unable to move.
Suddenly, a small pebble rolled down the steps with a "crash".