Transmigrating into the world of Jade Dynasty, I was targeted by the female lead in a reverse romanc

They walked in silence, the only sounds being the footsteps and the rustling of the bamboo leaves in the wind. The sunlight gradually intensified, casting shimmering spots of light on the ground through the bamboo leaves.

Lu Xueqi stopped, raised her hand, and used her sleeve to wipe away non-existent sweat from his forehead.

"Shall we go back?"

"Um."

"What do you want to eat?" Lu Xueqi asked, leading him back.

Jiang Xiaochuan thought about it carefully: "Stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork, sweet and sour pork, stir-fried cabbage, and an egg drop soup."

"it is good."

……

When they returned to the courtyard, Xiaobai was still shaking the rattle drum. When she saw them come back, she looked up and glanced at them. Her gaze lingered for a moment on their clasped hands before she lowered her eyes and continued to play with the child. Her face remained calm, as if she had long been used to it.

Jiang Xiaochuan released Lu Xueqi's hand and walked over, his steps quickening. Lu Xueqi went straight to the kitchen, and soon, the sounds of rinsing rice and washing vegetables, and the gentle clinking of pots and pans could be heard from inside.

Jiang Xiaochuan squatted down beside the cradle, first looking at Yunzhou, the little guy staring at him with his big, dark eyes, then turning to look at Yueyao, who was trying hard to grab the drum in Xiaobai's hand, her little face flushed.

He reached out and gently touched his daughter's soft face, then looked up at Xiaobai and smiled, "Xiaobai, were Yunzhou and Yao'er good today? They didn't bother you, did they?"

Xiao Bai stopped shaking the drum, looked up at him, and saw him squatting there, his face upturned, with a gentle smile.

"Yunzhou is very quiet," Xiaobai said in a flat voice. "Yueyao is a bit naughty and always tries to grab things, but she's still easy to take care of and hasn't cried much."

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaobai," Jiang Xiaochuan said.

Xiaobai paused for a moment. She had heard this sentence too many times. Every time she heard it, it felt like being gently pricked by a fine needle. It didn't hurt much, but the subtle, lingering bitterness would linger for a long time.

"It's not hard work," she heard herself say, her voice a little unsteady, "I'm willing."

After the words were spoken, both of them fell silent. Jiang Xiaochuan's smile faltered, and his eyes flickered, as if he didn't know how to respond.

He avoided Xiaobai's gaze, looked down at the child, and unconsciously curled a corner of Yueyao's swaddling clothes with his fingers.

After a while, Xiaobai spoke again, her tone returning to its usual languidness, even carrying a hint of teasing: "There is something, Xiao Chuan Chuan."

"Hmm?" Jiang Xiaochuan looked up.

Xiao Bai looked at him, the corners of her mouth curving slightly, but there wasn't much of a smile in her eyes: "Could you... keep your voices down a bit at night? You're disturbing my sleep."

Jiang Xiaochuan's face flushed red instantly, all the way to his ears. He opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but then choked back his words. He glanced nervously towards the kitchen, lowered his voice, and said awkwardly, "I...I tried my best...to cover my mouth..."

Are all fox ears this good?

As if knowing what he was thinking, Xiaobai raised an eyebrow and slowly said, "A fox's ears are very sensitive, especially... when it's late at night."

Jiang Xiaochuan's face turned even redder, almost steaming, and he stammered, "I...I understand...I'll try my best..." His voice grew softer and softer.

Xiao Bai stopped teasing him, turned back, and continued to gently shake the rattle drum, her gaze fixed on a certain point in the void, lost in thought.

Jiang Xiaochuan squatted for a while longer before the heat on his face slowly subsided. He reached out and carefully picked up Yueyao, then looked at Yunzhou and said to Xiaobai, "I'll take them inside to feed...feed them."

Xiao Bai hummed in agreement without looking up.

Jiang Xiaochuan held Yueyao in his arms, then bent down and carefully lifted Yunzhou up with his other arm, carrying him on both sides as he awkwardly walked into the house. The children were very light and soft, clinging to him, carrying the scent of milk and sunshine.

Once inside, he closed the door and placed the two children side by side on the soft mats laid out on the bed. Yueyao seemed to know it was time to eat, and she hummed and smacked her lips, while Yunzhou quietly watched him with his eyes open.

Jiang Xiaochuan took two small, warm jade bottles from the low cabinet next to him. Inside were milk that Lu Xueqi had squeezed out in advance and warmed with magic. He sat down, leaned against the headboard, picked up Yueyao first, and brought the specially made, extremely small bottle mouth to her lips. The little one immediately took it in her mouth and began to suckle vigorously.

Holding his daughter's soft little body in his arms, watching her completely rely on him, Jiang Xiaochuan's heart melted. But for some reason, some inappropriate images suddenly flashed through his mind...

Not long after she switched back to her body, Lu Xueqi, for... well, for some reason, couldn't finish her two children's food and they were so full they were uncomfortable. At that time... what did she say again?

"We can't waste it." She pulled him over, her voice low and demanding.

He was incredibly embarrassed, but he couldn't resist her, so he... half-heartedly went along with it.

That unique fragrance, and the sound she made in his ear, breathy yet trying to suppress some emotion, forcing him to cry out...

Jiang Xiaochuan snapped back to reality, his face burning instantly. He subconsciously licked his lips, as if the taste was still there. Then he shook his head violently, trying to shake off those beautiful yet shameful memories.

Really... what are you thinking!

He took a deep breath and forced himself to focus his attention on the little one in his arms. Yueyao had finished a bottle and was smacking her lips contentedly. Her eyelids were starting to droop. He gently patted her back until she let out a small burp before putting her down and picking up Yunzhou.

After feeding and burping the two little ones, I laid them side by side, covered them with a blanket, and Yunzhou quickly fell asleep, breathing evenly.

Jiang Xiaochuan sat on the edge of the bed, watching the two children sleep peacefully. After a while, the embarrassment and restlessness in his heart gradually subsided, replaced by a heavy and fulfilling peace.

He bent down and kissed each of the two children lightly on the forehead before getting up and tiptoeing out of the room.

The aroma of food wafted from the kitchen. Lu Xueqi was plating the stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork with quick, efficient movements. Hearing footsteps, she didn't turn around, only saying, "Wash your hands, wait, it'll be ready soon."

"Okay." Jiang Xiaochuan replied and went to the basin next to him to scoop water to wash his hands.

Soon, three dishes and a soup were placed on the small table in the middle of the bamboo house. The shredded pork with green peppers was glistening with oil, the sweet and sour pork tenderloin was reddish-brown, the stir-fried cabbage was refreshing, and the egg drop soup was sprinkled with a few drops of oil and chopped green onions. It was simple, but the aroma was irresistible.

Xiao Bai also sat down.

The three of them sat around a small table, eating quietly.

After the meal, Jiang Xiaochuan helped clear the table, Lu Xueqi went to wash the dishes, and Xiaobai played with the children for a while. Seeing that the two little ones were asleep, she got up and said that she was going back to the back mountain.

"Take care." Jiang Xiaochuan saw him to the door.

Xiao Bai waved his hand, and his figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest path.

Lu Xueqi finished washing the dishes and came out, wiping her hands with a cloth. She walked to Jiang Xiaochuan's side and stood with him under the eaves, looking in the direction Xiaobai had left. As dusk fell, a thin twilight descended on the bamboo forest.

"Xiaobai, she..." Jiang Xiaochuan began, then stopped, unsure of what to say.

Lu Xueqi didn't reply, but simply reached out and naturally put her arm around his shoulder, pulling him closer to her. Jiang Xiaochuan leaned against her side, resting his head on her shoulder.

Neither of them spoke again, silently watching the last rays of light be swallowed by the twilight.