They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 384 He actually wanted to avoid suspicion
After returning from the fields in the afternoon, Xu Zhichun, unlike Ji Yingxuan, was not as stoic and irritable, nor was he restless and uneasy. However, he was also extremely conflicted.

She also thought about going to bed at night.

She couldn't bear to upset Ji Yingxuan.

After all, to outsiders, she and Liang Minglang were husband and wife, so living in the same house implied something. It shouldn't be done in front of Ji Yingxuan.

Fortunately, Liang Minglang wasn't with her. Although Xu Zhichun didn't say anything, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as she was drifting off to sleep, she heard a noise and realized someone was climbing in through the window. Startled, she sat up abruptly.

"Shh! Zhichun, it's me."

Liang Minglang entered the room and deftly bolted the window shut from the inside. This was the window he had left for himself.

Xu Zhichun: "."

"How did you come?"

Liang Minglang sat down on the edge of the bed, took her hand and smiled, "You've already agreed to marry me, of course I had to come."

Xu Zhichun felt a surge of sweetness in her heart, but her face flushed again. "No one saw, right?"

"Don't worry, no."

The conversation sounded a bit unserious, but after realizing it, the two of them couldn't help but laugh.

Liang Minglang gently pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her. Xu Zhichun did not refuse, loosely clutching his shirt with both hands and tilting her head slightly to meet his kiss.

The ambiguous sounds and intertwined breaths added to the allure in the quiet night, tempting people to indulge and lose themselves, wishing they could never be apart.

They lingered for a while, until she felt a cool and hot sensation on her chest. Startled, Xu Zhichun quickly grabbed his hand to stop him from moving and turned her head away from the burning kiss. "No, no more!"

Liang Minglang hadn't intended to go all the way tonight, but he couldn't control himself, his emotions were running high, and he crossed the line a little. Luckily, she stopped him, otherwise he might not have been able to stop. If they had consummated their marriage tonight, she definitely wouldn't be able to get up early tomorrow morning, and her appearance and expression might not have been able to hide it from others. Ji Yingxuan might even stab him with a knife.

"Okay, no." Liang Minglang kissed her face and lips again and again, suppressing the raging fire in his heart. He held her even tighter in his arms, satisfied. He gently rested his chin on her shoulder, his warm breath on her ear and cheek, intimate and sweet. "Sleep."

Xu Zhichun looked up and gave him a reproachful look, a smile playing on her lips: "Mm."

Liang Minglang held her in his arms, not knowing how to express his affection. Both of them were caught up in the novelty of the moment, and it was impossible for them to actually fall asleep. They chatted about this and that, finding everything they talked about enjoyable. They kissed frequently and made small gestures all the time. Finally, Xu Zhichun was so sleepy that she didn't know when she fell asleep, only that she hadn't slept well that night, as someone kept touching her.

Excited, Xu Zhichun finally fell asleep in the middle of the night. Coupled with the fatigue from spending half the day in the fields yesterday, he woke up when the sun was high in the sky.

She opened her eyes and felt the person beside her move. A gentle, lingering kiss landed on her cheek. She looked up and met his eyes, and they smiled at each other.

"Have you slept?"

How dare he ask? Xu Zhichun glared at him, her gaze deep and resentful.

Liang Minglang chuckled, his fingers twirling a strand of her hair with obvious delight. He couldn't resist lowering his head and kissing her again, then said with a hint of guilt, "Look, I woke up a long time ago but didn't dare disturb your sleep."

After all, just looking at her was enough; he could never get tired of it. The thought of her agreeing to marry him filled him with joy, and he loved looking at her more and more. If she wasn't awake yet, he could continue looking at her.

Xu Zhichun chuckled at his boastful tone, but didn't argue with him. It was right not to disturb him, since he had disturbed her enough last night.

Glancing at the sunlight and the shadow cast on the ground through the window paper, Xu Zhichun sat up and slapped away the hand that was on her shoulder. "Time to get up!"

It's a bit late, but luckily I have a legitimate reason: I was tired from work yesterday, so I slept in a little longer. I can cover it up by making it up on the surface.

Liang Minglang was still not quite ready to leave, but he was also very annoyed that he would have to face Ji Yingxuan again, whom he couldn't shake off.

He sympathized with him, but what could he do when he had no power to reverse the situation? And yet, he couldn't very well kick him out.

Knowing that Xu Zhichun would definitely be unhappy, he felt regretful but didn't say it out loud. Instead, he smiled and took the initiative to get her clothes, saying, "Shall I help you put them on?"

"do not want!"

Xu Zhichun snatched the clothes away and resolutely refused.

Xu Zhichun sighed from the bottom of her heart: Men really can't be spoiled. Since last night, he has been acting more and more strangely and going too far. How come she didn't realize he was this kind of person before?
Liang Minglang sighed regretfully, "Alright, I'll be there for you whenever you need me."

Xu Zhichun smiled, meeting the man's unrestrained and direct gaze. She knew why she felt awkward. "Turn around."

"Hmm? No need."

After all, we slept together last night. Although we didn't touch skin to skin, we kissed and touched each other. We're still wearing our nightgowns, so why would we need to turn around?

"Turn quickly. I'm not used to having people watching me dress."

Having no other choice, Liang Minglang could only smile and turn away.

Xu Zhichun quickly put on her clothes, casually tied her hair up, and prepared to go out.

She had just taken a step when she grabbed Liang Minglang's wrist again: "By the way, when you go out later, quietly go out through the back door and take a walk around. Don't let Young Master Ji see you coming out of my room. It's not good to do that."

Liang Minglang: "."

"Row."

He was clearly the rightful Master Liang, yet his relationship with his wife was practically an affair. If it weren't for wanting to learn more about the Xu family from Ji Yingxuan so he could avenge her and fulfill her wishes, why would he have gone to such lengths?

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang hadn't gotten up yet, so Ji Yingxuan couldn't very well go into the courtyard where the couple lived. As a guest, it wouldn't make sense for him to sit in the main hall before the host had even gotten up.

Ji Yingxuan could only wander around the doorway, pretending to take a stroll and enjoy the scenery. He would occasionally turn his head to look at the door, his heart burning with anxiety. What was going on? What time was it? Why hadn't he gotten up yet?

Zhichun must be exhausted from working in the fields all day yesterday. It's understandable that she slept a lot, but where is Liang Minglang? What's he doing? Is he bothering Zhichun again? Damn it, he's so despicable and shameless!
Liang Minglang went out through the back door, walked around, and saw Ji Yingxuan craning his neck to look into the main courtyard from time to time. He coughed and strode over.

Upon hearing the noise, Ji Yingxuan turned around abruptly to look at him, his eyes filled with hostility. Liang Minglang was not to be outdone, and chuckled, "Young Master Ji, what are you doing here so early in the morning?"

Ji Yingxuan sneered and questioned, "Early in the morning? Master Liang should open his eyes and see what time it is. What do you mean, 'early in the morning'!"