We agreed that I would be married off to a short-lived general, but why is my husband so powerful?

Why is this person still here?

Didn't I just promise her last night that I could sleep in the study?

Has he forgotten?

Wen Rushi subconsciously touched her back.

Although the medicine on her body could stay on her skin for several days and wouldn't come off when it got wet, there was one problem: the skin on her back wasn't colored!

Wenru didn't even have a personal maid in the Wen family, so she had to apply the medicine herself. But she couldn't see her back and couldn't reach it, so she just smeared it haphazardly. She knew without looking that it wasn't evenly applied.

Therefore, when she saw Yue Lingyuan in her undergarments, she subconsciously felt a little guilty.

Fortunately, this nightgown is quite covering, concealing everything that needs to be covered.

"Hengzhi?" Wen Rushi called softly.

Yue Lingyuan opened his eyes, stared at the book in his hands, and explained:

"I saw during the day that you didn't seem afraid of me, so I took the liberty of staying. Don't worry, I'll just sleep tonight and won't do anything else."

Failed!

Hearing this, I thought to myself.

"I know the general won't do anything to me during the day, so I'm not afraid... but at night..." Wen Rushi looked troubled.

Yue Lingyuan then looked up from the book, gave Wen Rushi a wry smile, and said, "If I don't stay, Mother will probably scold me again. Don't worry, if you're really scared, I'll sleep on the small couch in the outer room tonight."

Should I reprimand him again?

Could it be that he was... by his mother again today?

Wen Rushi felt a pang of guilt when she thought of the tea ceremony she had performed that morning.

"With the weather still chilly in early spring, how can anyone sleep on that little couch outside?"

"It's nothing, I'm in good health, this chill is nothing to me," Yue Lingyuan said, but his body remained completely still.

Wen Ru sighed inwardly. She hadn't slept a full night since she returned, and her mind was foggy from exhaustion. Oh well, haste makes waste. She might as well get a good night's sleep tonight!

As for what excuse to use to get rid of people in the future, Wen Rushi hasn't thought that far ahead yet.

Wen Rushi pulled her nightgown tighter around herself. "It's chilly at night, my husband, you should sleep in the bed! I trust you."

It goes without saying what he believes.

Wen Rushi wrapped herself in the blanket and lay down inside.

Yue Lingyuan smiled slightly. "Madam, rest assured, I will not break my promise to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the bed curtains fell, and the small inner room became dark.

The room fell silent. Inside the small curtains, the two breathed together, their voices clearly audible.

Even though there was some distance between them, Wen Rushi could still clearly feel the slightly hot body temperature emanating from Yue Lingyuan.

The blankets, which were just a moment ago cold, suddenly became warm.

The man's burning breath gradually engulfed her.

Even though Yue Lingyuan was lying obediently beside her and hadn't done anything, Wen Rushi still felt a little uncomfortable, and her face flushed and her heart raced...

Then, her mind uncontrollably recalled the dreamlike encounter when she returned.

Scene after scene, frame after frame, rushed straight into her brain.

A handsome face, eight-pack abs, V-line, and a strong, powerful physique...

Wen Rushi's face burned like fire, and her usually calm heart began to pound wildly, like thunder and drums.

Could it be that she's been single for too long?

That's why we have these reactions?

No, this doesn't sound like just her heartbeat!

It seems there's more...

Wen Rushi subconsciously glanced at the person beside her.

After she was reincarnated, because she remembered the memories of her previous life, she hated the things between men and women the most, and has been alone for thousands of years.

However, she never expected that such a thing would happen between her and Yue Lingyuan by a twist of fate. Now, thinking back on it, she doesn't feel any disgust towards him.

As Yue Lingyuan smelled the fragrance emanating from the person beside him, he couldn't help but recall what had happened that day.

He couldn't help but glance at the person beside him.

He glanced to the side and found that Wen Rushi was looking at him.

"Are you... still afraid of me now?" Yue Lingyuan's voice was slightly hoarse.

Wen Rushi was startled by the sudden sound.

"Ah? I...I'm still a little scared..." she said against her will, taking a step back and pulling the blanket around herself tighter.

It's unclear whether she was worried that she might not be able to resist getting close to a man later, or whether she was worried about Yue Lingyuan.

As she moved, a delicate fragrance wafted into Yue Lingyuan's nose.

That was the scent emanating from Ru Shi.

It's not the cloying, powdery scent often used by noble ladies in the capital, but rather a fresh, clean smell like the sky after a rain.

Smelling this familiar scent, Yue Lingyuan couldn't help but recall that day at the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, and he couldn't help but feel restless.

The longer I lay down, the hotter I felt, and my heart started beating faster and faster without me even realizing it.

His wife was so close, yet he could only look at her but not touch her. How could a naive young man who had just tasted meat not be restless?

If he stayed any longer, he couldn't guarantee what he might do.

"I'm going to sleep in the study!" Yue Lingyuan suddenly sat up.

"What? You're going to the study now? How are we going to explain this to Mother?" Wen Rushi sat up, feeling utterly bewildered.

He was the one who refused to leave just now, and now he's suddenly insisting on sleeping in the study. Men's hearts are truly unfathomable.

Yue Lingyuan did not answer Wen Rushi, and got up and left the bedroom as if fleeing.

Wen Rushi was surprised by this unexpected joy. Once the others left, she was too lazy to cultivate anymore. She rolled up her blanket and went to sleep.

After Yue Lingyuan went to the study, he took a cold shower before resting.

With no one else to disturb his mind in bed, Yue Lingyuan fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

In his dream, he returned to his wedding night, lying side by side with Wen Rushi on the bright red wedding bed.

Wen Rushi was not afraid of him at all. Instead, she took the initiative to crawl into his bed from the side, lay on top of him, and made love to him.

Yue Lingyuan was overjoyed!

My wife is finally not afraid of him anymore!

Just as he was immersed in a sweet dream, the person in his arms suddenly lifted her head from his chest, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty. His wife was gone!

Before Yue Lingyuan could react, the blanket slipped off the woman's body, revealing a patch of fair skin!

This isn't his wife!

Upon realizing this problem, Yue Lingyuan immediately woke up!

When I woke up, my underwear and bedding were completely soaked.

Yue Lingyuan remained silent for a while, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.

He actually dreamed about being with other women...

Damn it!

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Today is the day for the bride to return to her parents' home.

After breakfast, Wen Rushi and Yue Lingyuan took a carriage with a cart full of gifts to the Wen family.

Yue Lingyuan remained silent throughout the journey.

Yue Lingyuan was a man of few words, so Wen Rushi didn't think much of it.

As soon as the two arrived outside the gate of the Wen residence, they encountered Wen Qingci and Cai Zhixing, who had just entered.

Wen Qingci's beautiful face had a touch of delicate charm after being moisturized.

Cai Zhixing, standing beside her, looked triumphant.

The two of them standing together actually looked quite well-matched.

Cai Zhixing diligently helped Wen Qingci up. He never dreamed that the most beautiful woman in the capital, the eldest daughter of Minister Wen's family, would not only marry him, but also be so gentle and obedient to him. This made Cai Zhixing's originally somewhat inferior heart swell up.

"Sister and brother-in-law, you're back rather late. Father and Mother have been waiting for quite some time." Wen Qingci walked up to Wen Rushi and her husband, seemingly warm, but actually accusing Wen Rushi of being unfilial for making her parents wait for her.

In short, they have ill intentions.

Wen Rushi smiled and bowed, saying, "Sister, you've arrived early. Well, it's normal for you to arrive early since the south of the city is closer to the Wen residence. Unlike the General's residence, which is in the west and quite far away, I'm sure Father and Mother won't mind."

There's a saying in the capital that the east is rich and the west is noble, while the south is poor and the north is lowly.

The Wen family lived in the east of the city, which was closest to the south.

Hearing this, one could say that the Cai family was poor and lived in a lowly place.