son, don't mess around

In the dead of winter, Beijing was once again greeted by a heavy snowfall.

This year, the snow has been falling more frequently than usual. Before the previous snowfall could even melt, another heavy snowfall followed.

On a day when snow was falling heavily, the temperature in Beijing plummeted to its lowest point.

When Lin Jiangnian woke up, it was already broad daylight. Snowflakes were falling outside, and the cold wind was howling and rustling against the window sill.

Lin Jiangnian nestled in the warm, fragrant bedding, reluctant to get up. Such cold weather was perfect for snuggling in a cozy bed and enjoying the warmth.

Then, from the bedding beside him, a long, slender, snow-white leg slowly emerged and gently rested on his body.

Slightly curved, it outlined a beautiful and sensual arc. It hung loosely on Lin Jiangnian's body.

Lin Jiangnian took the opportunity to place his large hand on the beautiful leg and fondled it.

Feeling the smooth, delicate, and slightly taut texture in his palm, Lin Jiangnian was in a great mood.

On such a cold day, one should snuggle in a warm bed and enjoy admiring one's beautiful legs.

"Have you touched enough?"

Until a lazy, yet irritated voice reached my ears.

Lin Jiangnian turned around and met a stunningly beautiful face, slightly flushed, staring at him with those shy and annoyed almond-shaped eyes.

On her fair face, there seemed to be some indescribable marks still remaining.

"Of course it's not enough!"

As Lin Jiangnian spoke confidently, he groped her all over. His large hands traced the shapely legs exposed outside the blankets, carefully touching them from top to bottom, then from bottom to top, moving northwards.

Just as Lin Jiangnian's hand was about to touch the top of his thigh, it was slapped hard by a small, fair hand.

"You're still touching me?!"

Zhao Xi was truly speechless; this scoundrel had absolutely no shame.

So shameless!
She used to believe he was a gentleman, but now she sees no sign of it at all.
Pure, top-quality blemish...

She's been completely fooled!
Just thinking about how that bastard had tormented her for so long last night made Zhao Xi feel weak all over, as if she was about to fall apart, and she had no strength at all.

As a result, the scoundrel looked refreshed and seemed perfectly fine.

Zhao Xi quickly pulled her exposed legs back under the covers, rolling her eyes in annoyance: "It's dawn, aren't you getting up?"

"I don't want to remember!"

Lin Jiangnian rolled over, looked at the face so close to his, and then reached under the covers to embrace the still naked woman's body.

He pulled her into his arms, their bodies pressed tightly together, their hot breaths mingling between their skin.

Lin Jiangnian buried his head directly in Zhao Xi's neck, and then took a deep breath.

It smells like milk!

"Stop it, it itches..."

Zhao Xi twisted her delicate body and struggled slightly.

She was too lazy to struggle or resist anymore; this bastard would always find some way to bully her anyway.

The more she resisted, the more excited he seemed to get... I really don't know where his fetish came from.

"If you don't get up, my dad will skin you alive if he finds out!"

Zhao Xi said irritably.

"Do you think I'm afraid of him?"

"That's not OK!"

Zhao Xi rolled her eyes dramatically: "Get up... We're a single man and a single woman, what will happen to my reputation if word gets out?"

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian looked up at her in surprise: "Oh, Miss Zhao, you're finally thinking about your reputation now?"

Hearing this, Zhao Xi became furious: "In your eyes, am I the kind of shameless woman?"

"How could that happen?"

Lin Jiang patted her head and said, "What do you mean by 'unmarried man and unmarried woman'? That's your father trying to break them up. We are a couple who overcame all difficulties and finally became husband and wife."

"If word gets out, it will surely become a legendary tale."

"Pooh!"

Zhao Xi blushed slightly. A beautiful story, indeed?

Doesn't this scoundrel have any shame?

How could you say such shameless nonsense?

Zhao Xi rolled her eyes.

"What do you mean by nonsense? I call this sincere and heartfelt."

Lin Jiangnian sighed, his face full of disappointment: "I have always been deeply in love with you, how could you misunderstand my true feelings like this?"

Zhao Xi felt a chill run down her spine. Staring at the familiar, shameless face before her, she sneered, "So, this is your fiancée fighting bloody battles on the front lines, enduring countless hardships for the court and the people of Da Ning. And what about you?"

"Hiding in the comforts of the capital, secretly sleeping with her best friend, is that it?"

Lin Jiangnian: "?"

"No, are you the one who should be saying that?"

"Why not?"

"You're not saying the same thing?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at her and chuckled, "Your good sister is fighting a bloody battle on the front lines, while you're sneaking into her house and stealing her man, is that it?"

Zhao Xi's smile froze.

"This is different!"

"What's the difference?"

"Well...it's different anyway!"

Zhao Xi gritted her teeth: "It was you who slept with me."

"Hey, you've been quite proactive yourself, haven't you?"

"shut up!"

Zhao Xi, embarrassed and angry, reached out and covered Lin Jiangnian's mouth, her face flushed with rage: "Anyway, it's all your problem, it has nothing to do with me."

This woman is being unreasonable again.

Lin Jiangnian didn't argue with her anymore. Taking advantage of the moment when Zhao Xi covered his mouth, he hugged her tightly. Their skin was pressed together, and when Lin Jiangnian lowered his gaze, he could see a patch of pressed white skin.

She trembled slightly, like a freshly baked breakfast. Especially her fair and delicate skin; upon closer inspection, one could even see the faint blood vessels reflected in her snow-white complexion.

It looks even more tempting.

Zhao Xi, who was covering Lin Jiangnian's mouth with her face full of embarrassment and anger, suddenly seemed to realize something and her body stiffened.

His face flushed even redder: "You pervert, you filthy... let me go!"

She naturally noticed the changes in that scoundrel's body.

"late!"

Lin Jiangnian looked at the beautiful face in front of him, as beautiful as a blooming peach blossom, and lowered his head to kiss it.

"Ugh...you, let go...ugh..."

Zhao Xi struggled fiercely, refusing to let this bastard succeed!
But in the end, it couldn't break through.

That bastard still got his way!

……

Early in the morning, the room became even warmer and more fragrant.

It was as if he was suppressing some emotion, until finally, after a long time, the dust settled.

"roll……"

A weak, feeble voice rang out.

Another soft, white leg emerged from under the covers and kicked the scoundrel, but without any strength.

Furthermore, there are some marks remaining on this beautiful leg.

It's obvious that it's been played with by Meimei.

Lin Jiangnian felt refreshed and held the delicate body in his arms without saying a word.

Zhao Xi was also exhausted, so she simply closed her eyes, curled up in Lin Jiangnian's arms, and quietly enjoyed this long-lost and rare warmth.

They may say no, but their actions certainly tell a different story.

After a long while, as if finally coming to her senses, Zhao Xi opened her eyes again. Her face still had a blush, but her gaze seemed to be scrutinizing.

"Why do you look at me like that?"

Lin Jiangnian noticed her gaze: "Haven't you seen enough yet?"

"Pooh!"

Zhao Xi spat lightly, then stared at Lin Jiangnian, a playful glint in her beautiful eyes as if she had thought of something.

"Ask you something."

"what's up?"

Under the covers, Zhao Xi's fair hand gently traced circles on Lin Jiangnian's chest.

"Don't you really feel sorry for Piaomiao?"

Lin Jiangnian countered with, "And you?"

Why should I feel guilty?

Zhao Xi pouted, and said matter-of-factly, "I've already told her!"

Lin Jiangnian asked curiously, "What did she say?" "I told her before that if she doesn't want you, and I happen to like you later, she can't regret it."

Zhao Xi smiled enigmatically, naturally recalling the agreement she had made with Li Piaomiao.

It wasn't really an agreement, and it happened a long time ago.

Lin Jiangnian chuckled: "So what did she say?"

"She said yes!"

Zhao Xi rolled her eyes at him: "So, you can't blame me for this. I already told her beforehand, and she agreed. But you..."

Zhao Xi's eyes held a meaningful look: "You slept with your fiancée's best friend, don't you feel even a little bit guilty or ashamed?"

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Lin Jiangnian realized that this woman was deliberately using such words to provoke him.

"Is not it?"

Zhao Xi's gaze narrowed slightly as she looked him up and down. Suddenly, she leaned closer and whispered in his ear.

"Do you find it exciting to secretly sleep around with your fiancée's best friend behind her back?"

"hiss……"

Lin Jiangnian gasped.

Is this woman deliberately seducing him again?

Turning around, Lin Jiangnian saw Zhao Xi smiling sweetly, and his emotions, which had just subsided, began to rise again.

"You're playing with fire, woman!"

Lin Jiangnian gently kneaded her with one hand while slightly squinting his eyes.

"I don't!"

Zhao Xi vehemently denied it, seemingly realizing that she had indeed gone a bit too far.

If she angered that jerk and he started messing with her again, Zhao Xi immediately toned it down and pouted, "All you know how to do is bully me. If you're so capable, go bully her."

"She can't escape either!"

Lin Jiangnian pinched her: "When the time comes, I'll deal with both of you together!"

"Pooh!"

Zhao Xi spat again, her face full of disbelief: "You?"

"What is the problem?"

"If you can really get Piaomiao under your thumb, then I'll take care of you along with her."

"Is this true?"

"You'll talk when you have the ability."

Zhao Xi blushed slightly and rolled her eyes.

She didn't believe Lin Jiangnian had that ability. She had known Li Piaomiao for so many years and knew her too well.

That woman, no one in the world can handle her.

Even this guy doesn't believe it.

"You said it yourself, so it's a deal!"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes gradually became excited. Zhao Xi and the Eldest Princess... he had been coveting them for a long time.

These two best friends who have known each other for many years, if they could sleep together in the same bed... tsk tsk tsk!

"Control your expression, you can't hide it anymore."

Zhao Xi looked at her with disgust: "Aren't you getting up?"

"Lie down a little longer!"

"You're still lying there? The world is in complete chaos right now, and you, the heir apparent of the Prince of Lin, aren't you worried at all?"

"Why am I in a hurry?"

"Piaomiao is still fighting on the front lines, facing the overwhelming force of Xu Wang's rebel army. On the other hand, there are many voices criticizing her from the court. She is now besieged on all sides. As her man, shouldn't you help her solve her problems?"

Lin Jiangnian, shrugging, said, "I'm just a minor prince of Lin, I can't control the situation in the court. All I can do now is not cause trouble."

"You call yourself the mere Crown Prince of Lin? How many people in this world have more power than you?"

"Hey, what are you saying? I'm just the heir apparent of the Prince of Lin, not the Prince of Lin himself."

Lin Jiangnian rubbed Zhao Xi's head: "But you're right, it's about time."

"Piaomiao has now ascended the throne at the front lines. What are your next plans, Prince Lin's Mansion?"

"almost……"

Lin Jiangnian did some quick calculations and figured it should be almost time.

"I may have to leave the capital for a while."

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian suddenly spoke.

Zhao Xi was taken aback upon hearing this.

Then, she looked up at Lin Jiangnian with a knowing look in her eyes, as if she had expected it.

But then came an indescribable feeling of reluctance.

"Where?"

"Xuzhou".

Zhao Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she wanted to say something, but she didn't speak.

She had already anticipated this.

"Xuzhou is very dangerous."

"Don't worry, don't you trust your man?"

Lin Jiangnian said proudly, "I'm very capable."

"Stop being stubborn!"

Zhao Xi said irritably, but then her expression changed somewhat.

"when are we leaving?"

"It should be soon. Once the Prince Lin's residence responds, it will be about time!"

"When are you coming back?"

"It should be around March or May, right?"

Lin Jiangnian estimated, "I will return once the war in the north is quelled."

"What if it's not pacified?" Zhao Xi looked up at him.

"Then I'll come back too."

Lin Jiangnian smiled and said, "With someone as beautiful and well-behaved as you waiting for me here, of course I have to come back as soon as possible."

This time, Zhao Xi didn't refute, but her expression was somewhat complicated. She sighed, "Are you going to find Piaomiao?"

"Will do."

Lin Jiangnian answered truthfully that his plan to go north was to see Piaomiao.

It's been half a year since we last parted ways.

Zhao Xi didn't speak again, but her expression seemed somewhat downcast. She rested her head on Lin Jiangnian's chest, remaining silent.

Lin Jiangnian glanced down at her and chuckled, "Why do you still look unhappy?"

"You can't bear to part with me?"

I thought Zhao Xi would argue back, roll her eyes and say, "Who would miss you?"

But this time, she didn't do any of that.

"Ah."

She gave a soft "hmm".

Zhao Xi's tone was low, with an indescribable reluctance.

Zhao Xi felt annoyed just looking at this guy, but the thought of him leaving stirred up a different kind of emotion in her heart.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Lin Jiang reassured her softly, "Don't worry, I haven't left yet. I'll probably be gone for a while. Right now, there's something very important I haven't done yet."

"what?"

"Take care of that old man, Deng!"

Lin Jiangnian said, "Before I leave the capital this time, I must make sure your old father agrees to let you marry me!"

"If he doesn't agree, see what I'll do to him!"

Zhao Xi: "..."

"..."

The atmosphere in the study was somber.

The fire in the stove was burning brightly, and there was not a sound all around.

Zhao Xiang sat by the stove, his face slightly grim as he looked at the memorials on the table.

And not far away, a familiar voice rang out.

"Old Deng, I'm determined to marry your daughter!"

"..." (End of this chapter)