son, don't mess around

Chapter 804 Are you a dog?

As night fell, the cool autumn wind rustled the trees in the courtyard, withered leaves drifted down, and the world seemed desolate.

The room, dimly lit by flickering lights, was warmly heated.

Under the flickering lamplight, a graceful figure was reflected, lounging lazily on a soft couch, holding a book in her hands.

That exquisitely sculpted face exuded an innate noble air. Even reclining languidly, she still radiated an indescribable aloofness.

Her long, flowing black hair slid down the soft couch to the floor. On the soft white plush carpet, her slender and graceful body lay on her side, wrapped in a long silk dress that accentuated her alluring figure.

She lay on her side, her clothes slightly disheveled, her chest slightly open, revealing a glimpse of her fair skin. As she turned to her side, her clothes gathered to one side.

If Lin Jiangnian were present and took a closer look, he would have noticed something amiss.

Following the bra downwards, one sees her exquisite curves, like undulating mountain peaks, with an extremely slender waist, and down her raised hips, a pair of stunningly long and beautiful legs.

Her skirt was slightly lifted, revealing a section of her snow-white calves. The more it was partially hidden, the more alluring it became. Her small, white, and delicate feet, with their translucent, snow-white skin, were also languidly leaning against the soft couch.

A faint fragrance wafted through the room, and the warmth made everything feel so relaxing.

After a long while, Zhao Xi, who was on the soft couch, finally closed the book in her hands, yawned slightly, and looked up at the window.

The night is deep.

It's already so late?

She finally sat up slowly, stretched gracefully, and a serene and languid expression appeared on her face.

Her beautiful, lively eyes and serene, elegant face prevented anyone from harboring any impure thoughts. Yet, her sexy outfit and alluring figure stirred an extremely strong impulse within one's heart.

Perhaps this is what a rare beauty is like?
She slowly rose, her bare feet stepping onto the soft, warm carpet, and gently walked to the window, which was not yet completely closed.

Outside the window, a rustling sound mixed with the howling of the cold wind kept pouring into the room. It was pitch black outside, as if the whole world had been plunged into cold.

Judging by this, it probably won't be long before it snows!
Seeing this scene, Zhao Xi was somewhat dazed.

Time flies so fast!

Another year has passed.

This year went by both quickly and slowly.

So many things happened this year.

In a daze, Zhao Xi suddenly remembered when Lin Jiangnian first arrived in the capital a year ago. If she remembered correctly, that was the first heavy snowfall in the capital, wasn't it?

That guy arrived in Kyoto during that heavy snowfall.

after that……

As many memories gradually surfaced, Zhao Xi's heart softened, and she became lost in certain recollections.

Until the biting cold wind howled outside the door, pulling her back from her memories.

Zhao Xi looked away, wondering why she had thought of that guy again.
The thought of that guy made it impossible for Zhao Xi to hide the joy in her eyes.

Then, he looked up at the dark and empty night and sighed softly.

Looks like that guy isn't coming tonight, is he?
I guess he went to keep his little maid company again?

Zhao Xi thought to herself, then pursed her lips, a strange pang of jealousy rising in her heart.

What little maid?

She was clearly a personal maid who would accompany you to eat, drink, and sleep. Zhao Xi couldn't help but sigh again as she pictured the aloof maid in her mind.

She had to admit that the maid named Paper Kite was one of the most unique people she had ever met.

She had absolutely no air of a maid.

Even more likely, Lin Hengzhong probably never treated her as a maid from the very beginning.

It seems that from the very beginning, they were grooming her to be their daughter-in-law!
The maid named Paper Kite, with her aloof and unparalleled temperament and indifferent personality, was somewhat similar to Li Piaomiao.

However, the two have completely different temperaments.

Clearly, Li Piaomiao is colder!

However, if Zhao Xi were to ask who in the world could compare to Li Piaomiao, the only person she could think of was Zhiyuan.

Although she was unwilling to accept it, Zhao Xi had no choice but to admit it.

The kite is excellent!

In fact, her feelings for that guy were much deeper. In comparison, she, the newcomer, seemed rather 'lonely'.

Thinking this, Zhao Xi's gaze grew increasingly deep.

Before you get something, you only have one worry. But once you get it, you'll have many worries.

This refers to Zhao Xi today.

Before she fully confirmed her relationship with Lin Jiangnian and slept together, she wasn't actually this anxious and insecure.

But now, after completely being honest about her relationship with Lin Jiangnian, she has to face a problem... what to do next?
What would happen if that woman found out?
This thought suddenly popped into Zhao Xi's mind.

That woman went to the front lines to command the soldiers and quell the rebellion for the sake of the country. And yet, her best friend was secretly sleeping with her man behind her back… Thinking about it this way, I really am a bad woman.

Zhao Xi's beautiful eyes flickered, as if she were deep in thought.

She wasn't too worried about Li Piaomiao's reaction.

Having known that woman for so many years, Zhao Xi knew her inside and out. The woman was indeed petty in some ways, but she was even more stubborn than Zhao Xi herself.

Besides, this was something she had promised him beforehand. Moreover, he had already given her a heads-up.

So, this doesn't count as betraying her... right?

Compared to Li Piaomiao, Zhao Xi was more worried about the kite.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi sighed inwardly. She knew very well that the maid named Zhiyuan held a very high position in Lin Jiangnian's heart.

She will inevitably have to see that woman again someday. How will she handle that situation?

Does that woman now realize she exists?

Zhao Xi seemed to be deep in thought, as if that scoundrel had many other female confidantes besides Zhiyuan.

For example, Xu Lan, the eldest daughter of the Xu family?

I've heard there's also that former Holy Maiden of the Celestial God Sect?
and also……

As she thought about it, Zhao Xi's originally good mood suddenly became somewhat gloomy.

I thought I wouldn't care much, but every time I think about it, I still feel a little uncomfortable.

Very unhappy!
I really want to kick him to death.

But I'm also afraid that bastard will enjoy it!

Zhao Xi thought angrily as she closed the window, keeping the cold wind out of the room.

Inside the room, it remained warm and cozy, just like springtime.

As Zhao Xi turned around, intending to return to her room, she suddenly stopped abruptly.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared silently in her line of sight, looking at her with a playful smile.

Zhao Xi was taken aback at first, then a smile appeared on her face. The smile vanished immediately, and she put on a stern face: "When did you arrive?"

"Tsk!"

Zhao Xi's change of expression was so swift that Lin Jiangnian, who witnessed everything, couldn't help but gasp in astonishment. He walked forward with a smile, opening his arms as if to hug her: "I came in just now while you were daydreaming."

Zhao Xi took a step back, trying to avoid Lin Jiangnian's move. But Lin Jiangnian had anticipated this woman's arrogance and quickly stepped forward to pull her into his arms.

"Why are you like a ghost? You came in without making a sound!"

Zhao Xi couldn't break free, so she couldn't help but lightly punch him twice to vent her emotions.

"Were you just daydreaming too much?"

Lin Jiangnian held Zhao Xi in his arms, buried his head in her delicate neck, and took a deep breath.

Passing through the lungs!

Fragrant!
"What are you thinking about standing by the window? You seem so engrossed!"

"Where have you been, you heartless bastard?!"

Zhao Xi felt a tickle on her neck and couldn't help but shrink back, snuggling into Lin Jiangnian's arms. She said irritably, "Your Highness, why do you have time to come see me so late? Aren't you going to keep your wife company?"

Who are you referring to?

"Oh, it seems His Highness has quite a few more in his household."

"Of course, we can easily fill a few tables. Would Miss Zhao like to join us?"

"I'm not that interested!"

Zhao Xi couldn't hold back and punched the bastard a few more times. Although she knew he said it on purpose, it still annoyed her.

Looking up, Zhao Xi saw the scoundrel staring at her with a smirk. She sneered, "You can still fill several tables. If your good Zhiyuan finds out, he'll break your legs, won't he?"

"Zhiyuan is gentle and sensible; she's not that kind of person!"

"Are you implying that I'm not gentle and don't understand things?"

"I didn't say that."

Lin Jiangnian knew perfectly well that this woman was deliberately picking a fight every day. He looked down at the delicate face so close to his eyes, her resentful gaze, and... her unwavering stubbornness.

After thinking for a moment, he followed the old routine, leaned in close, and sealed her mouth with his own.

"Um..."

Not this again?
Zhao Xi was furious. This scoundrel of a man was trying to force her to submit by doing this when he was in the wrong?
mean!

Zhao Xi wasn't angry at this scoundrel's old and barbaric tricks, but at herself... always falling for his traps without any self-control.

Zhao Xi, Zhao Xi, you're so useless!

After a series of skillful and passionate kisses, Lin Jiangnian quickly subdued the stubborn and defiant Miss Zhao in his arms.

Miss Zhao leaned weakly against Lin Jiangnian's chest, her head spinning, and she couldn't care less about settling scores with him anymore. Lin Jiangnian carried her to the bed behind the screen with practiced ease.

He took off his clothes and shoes, jumped onto the bed, threw back the covers, crawled in, and closed the covers again—all in one smooth motion…

The movements were extremely skillful.

Zhao Xi originally wanted to resist and struggle with some restraint, to show that she was not such a casual person.

But after each confrontation, Zhao Xi quickly came to terms with reality.

In front of this scoundrel, her pulling and tugging seemed more like a reluctant acceptance.

So he became even rougher!

Zhao Xi was the one who suffered.

……

The room remained warm and cozy, but a hint of ambiguity hung in the air.

The dust settled on the bed behind the screen.

A mess scattered all over the place.

She lay on the bed with her eyes closed, her delicate, long eyelashes trembling slightly. Her rapid breathing continued for a long time before finally gradually returning to normal.

Then, she opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes seeming to be savoring something.

Until finally, he recovered.

Turning her head, she saw that scoundrel staring at her, smiling, with a glint in his eyes.

Zhao Xi blushed, instinctively feeling a little shy.

Compared to before, she wasn't as shy anymore; after all, what was supposed to happen had already happened. And what shouldn't have happened, she'd been forced upon herself by this bastard…

However, the way that scoundrel looked at her always made Zhao Xi feel hot all over, and she instinctively felt shy and wanted to look away.

"Are you a dog?"

Zhao Xi was slightly out of breath, gritting her teeth and glaring at him irritably.

"What's wrong with me?"

Lin Jiangnian looked completely innocent.

"What do you say?"

Zhao Xi rolled her eyes and said angrily, "How come I never realized you were such a lecherous man before? You're simply... and you used to be quite good at pretending."

A look of annoyance appeared on Zhao Xi's face, as if she regretted it.

"before?"

Lin Jiangnian raised an eyebrow, intrigued: "What kind of person was I in Miss Zhao's eyes before?"

"You used to..."

Zhao Xi subconsciously thought of how, when she first met Lin Jiangnian, she found him to be quite different from what she had imagined. This prince of Lin had a unique personality that intrigued her.

But then I thought again, something didn't seem right. What kind of image does this scoundrel have?
He wasn't exactly a good man, according to rumors circulating in the capital.

Those are stories of bullying men and women, forcibly taking women from the common people, and stealing other men's wives, which are widely circulated... And you know what, they fit his persona quite well.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi sighed softly: "I really got on your pirate ship."

"Hey, you're complaining now?"

Under the covers, Lin Jiangnian moved closer and pulled Zhao Xi into his arms, planting a hard kiss on her delicate, fair, and stubborn face.

"You're turning your back on me right after we've just had our fun?"

"You were just yelling... hiss..."

Before Lin Jiangnian could finish speaking, he felt a hand pinch his soft chest hard.

A little pain!
Lin Jiangnian grinned and immediately reached out to touch her chest: "You pinch me, huh? I'll pinch you too..."

Zhao Xi was immediately alarmed: "No!"

"You pinch me, so I can't pinch you back?"

"No...we're different!"

"What's the difference?"

Lin Jiangnian said matter-of-factly, "It's all the same, you're just a little older than me."

"You...you're disgusting!"

"I pinched it?"

"do not want!"

"Then you'll admit your mistake and beg for forgiveness?"

"I...I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Seeing that this bastard was really going to pinch her chest, Zhao Xi was both ashamed and anxious, but there was nothing she could do. As the bastard's hand reached out, pretending to pinch her, Zhao Xi's delicate body trembled, and she could only beg for mercy with a face full of humiliation.

"This is so good!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded in satisfaction.

"you……"

Zhao Xi tensed up: "I've already admitted my mistake, why are you still pinching me?"

"This isn't pinching."

Lin Jiangnian said confidently, "I didn't even use any force."

"you……"

Zhao Xi could only angrily slap him twice, and seeing that there was no way to stop him, she could only let him go.

"You just know how to bully me, don't you?"

But he still refused to admit it.

"You're really stubborn."

Lin Jiangnian sighed.