It was already late at night when Meimei returned to the upper room from the study in the east courtyard. Cui Xi, Cui Lian and Cui Si were still waiting. Meimei looked around the newly decorated and obviously improved room. The furniture, furnishings, curtains and embroidery were all in her favorite colors and styles. When Xu Junying did all this, he must have asked the maids around her.
They each took a bath in the fragrant hot spring and changed into comfortable home clothes. Cuixi and Cuilian combed Meimei's hair, while Cuisi checked the brand new large carved pear wood bed that had been made earlier. Cuixi asked the master and the mistress to go to bed early. The three maids bowed and left together, closing the door gently. A maid on duty at night was left outside the door to pass on messages. Cuilian and Cuisi went back to their room to rest, while Cuixi and the little maid did needlework in the small ear room on the right and kept watch.
Inside the room, Xu Junying helped Meimei sit down on the bed: "It's the second watch, go to sleep!"
Meimei looked outside and played dumb: "Are you sleeping on the couch or in the study? The study over there has been opened up to make partitions, and I haven't even checked it out yet!"
Xu Junying hugged her unceremoniously: "How dare you chase me out to sleep? We just got married, and now I can sleep next to you with a clear conscience!"
He buried his face in her neck, smelled her fragrance, and whispered: "Don't laugh at me - I'm jealous of Heng'er sleeping next to you!"
Meimei pushed him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, Heng'er... Where did you put Heng'er? I haven't seen him since the afternoon. Cuixi said Xia Lian and the nurse took him back home first. Where is he now?"
"Go to bed early. Xia Lian and the nanny are taking care of you. Don't worry!"
Xu Junying hugged her tighter, and Meimei began to groan: "It hurts here, and here, you touched my sore spot!"
Xu Junying paused, took a deep breath, and let her go: "Forget that your wounds are not fully healed... Come, let me see!"
Meimei grabbed the straps of her clothes to prevent him from untying them: "Don't look!"
Xu Junying had a hurt look on his face, and Meimei added, "It's really ugly to be purple and black!"
He smiled and said, "How can you look good when you're injured? Well, since you won't let me see, tell me where you're injured."
A large hand rested on her right waist: "Up to here? Still going up?"
Meimei had no choice but to pull his hand and move it down from the right side of his waist: "That's it, and your arms have been overexerted, the tendons have been pulled, and your shoulders and arms are hurting... But the King of Qi's medicine is very good, I have to take it for a few more days!"
"Eat until the pain goes away!"
Xu Junying gently stroked her shoulder: "I, I'll sleep on the inside, on your left side, okay? You're in pain, I won't move!"
On the wedding night, he personally arranged and decorated the brand new bridal chamber, so of course he was unwilling to sleep in the study. Although Meimei felt uncomfortable and a little nervous, she had no reason to refuse.
She had made up her mind. We were already husband and wife, and there was no room for retreat. It was impossible for her to not sleep in the same bed with him for the rest of her life, right? The subtle gap and awkwardness between them had to be removed. It was good that he could understand and appreciate his wife's physical discomfort.
She lowered her eyes and nodded, then Xu Junying smiled and bent down to take off her embroidered shoes. Meimei retracted her legs and sat on the bed, watching Xu Junying go and blow out the gauze lamp. The room was dark and silent. After a while, a breeze passed by. It was Xu Junying who opened the curtains and climbed onto the bed. Meimei let him go inside. After they lay down, Meimei gradually got used to the light in the room and slowly saw some scenery.
Xu Junying couldn't sleep, and even refused to close his eyes. He moved closer and closer, first holding Meimei's hand, and finally holding her head up, using his arm as a pillow for her, half hugging her, and then he let out a long sigh:
"Shall we sleep, or talk?"
Meimei's face was half buried in his arms, her body pressed against him, she smelled his scent, the scent of basil mixed with the scent of a man, like some kind of extremely seductive perfume, pulling at her heartstrings, a long-lost feeling rose from deep in her heart, her memory went back to the past, there was once a man who doted on her the most, hugged her and kissed her like this...
My heart started beating rapidly, with a little panic. I had forgotten him long ago, and had thrown him into the clouds. Why was I still thinking of him? And he was in another man's arms! Oh my God, what happened
She gently pushed Xu Junying and curled up: "Can you move away? It's a bit hot..."
Xu Junying hugged her tightly: "Meimei, Tsinghua University is warm in winter and cool in summer, it's not hot..."
His breathing was rapid and his chest was heaving violently. Meimei didn't know if it was because of him or what, but her breathing became increasingly difficult and her heart was beating so fast that it was about to burst out of her throat. She clearly wanted to break free from his grasp, yet she was still nostalgic for the warmth in his arms that could melt her. The incredible contradiction and confusion made her wonder if she was going crazy.
“Meimei…Meimei!”
Xu Junying buried his face in her hair and neck, one hand wandering over her body, murmuring: "You can bear this kind of touch, right? I'll be careful... I... We...!"
Meimei was already half pressed under him, panting: "Xu Junying... You, you said you wouldn't move around, you always don't keep your word!"
Xu Junying's body suddenly stopped, and he slowly let go of her. He slowly retreated and lay on the pillow without moving. He kept this posture for a long time before he raised his head and reached out to touch Meimei's face:
"I'm sorry, does it hurt? Don't be angry..."
Meimei was somewhat touched, and a trace of apology rose in her heart. "Okay? I'm sorry!" These two sentences were learned by Xu Junying from her. After spending a long time together, he learned her language, followed her lifestyle, and tried to blend in with her.
Was it too much to make him feel so uncomfortable? The pain in his body had almost dissipated. It wouldn't hurt if he didn't touch it, and even if he did, it wouldn't hurt much. She just wanted to maintain the feeling of being cared for and cherished, and also wanted to remind Xu Junying not to take what he said to her lightly. He just told her not to touch her a minute ago, and she wanted to brush it off when she got angry. That wouldn't work!
Xu Junying gradually calmed down. The two of them lay facing each other. Meimei's eyes sparkled in the dark night. Xu Junying's hands only wandered on her arms, neck, and face, and he chuckled hoarsely:
"Go to sleep and close your eyes!"
Meimei closed her eyes, then opened them again after a while: "With such a big person sleeping next to me, I'm afraid I'll disturb you if I turn over. I'm not used to it!"
"So what do you want? You have to get used to having me around. I won't leave this bed again!"
Meimei blinked and said nothing. Xu Junying moved closer and gently held her hand in his palm: "I see you sleeping every night, how can I not know your habits? You can turn over however you like, even lie on top of me!"
Meimei shook his hand and said, "Who told you to watch me sleep? You are peeping! This is against the teachings of the saints!"
"Nonsense! How can that be called peeping?"
Xu Junying smiled and chased her hand: "I like to watch you! You occupy the whole bed when you sleep alone, and Heng'er curls up inside and doesn't move - Heng'er sleeps outside, he is also very good at tossing around, even though the gauze curtain is tied tightly, he almost fell off the bed once."
Meimei was stunned for a moment: "I let him outside because I sleep deeply and sometimes it's hard to wake up in the middle of the night. Cuixi and the others are on duty and stay awake. It's more convenient for them to come and hold him. The gauze tent must be tied tightly to prevent him from falling!"
Her hand was grabbed by Xu Junying, and before they knew it, their bodies were close to each other again.
"I asked Baoju to invite the most famous craftsman in the capital to make this new bed. It's wider than the original one. Do you think the carving is good? There is also a bed guard carved with various fairy children's magic tools and precious flowers. We just got married, so we haven't installed it yet. We will install it after we have a child, just in case..."
Meimei felt her body getting hotter and hotter, and her face was gradually burning. She felt that it was not her fault, but the one next to her, Xu Junying. He was like a temperature increaser. As soon as she got close to him, her body temperature rose.
Trying to move away, Xu Junying held her back, "Don't move! Just lie there. I, I won't do that again!"
"I want to turn over..."
She felt very uncomfortable and just wanted to turn over.
"Okay, lie down flat!"
Meimei changed to a lying position, and Xu Junying also lay down. They looked at the ceiling of the tent together. Under the faint light coming through the corridor outside the window, the embroidery on the ceiling was intricate and exquisite, overlapping and countless.
I yawned, and found that the trick of counting sheep worked. I also felt sleepy while counting flowers.
"Want to sleep?"
Xu Junying asked with concern, and pulled up the embroidered quilt to cover her belly.
Meimei hummed and closed her eyes: "Aren't you going on a long trip tomorrow morning? Go to bed soon, I won't talk to you anymore, good night!"
After saying that, he turned over and lay on his side, ready to fall asleep.
Xu Junying looked at her and suddenly reached out to pull her back: "Just lie down flat. Your left waist and leg are still hurting, right?"
Meimei reacted: "Oh yes, it still hurts..."
Xu Junying raised his head and looked at her, stroking the soft hair on her temples, and asked with a smile: "Meimei, you just said 'good night' to me. Is that the language from your hometown?"
"Yes! Good morning or good night, polite greetings to each other."
"You tell me, and I can tell you?"
Meimei nodded: "It's all right, between husband and wife, between parents and children... I often tell Heng'er that now when he hears me say good night, he will close his eyes!"
Xu Junying got close to her face and said, "I saw you say goodnight to Heng'er and kiss him, why didn't you kiss me?"
Meimei was stunned, her face flushed: "I..."
Xu Junying's eyes sparkled like stars in the shadows, and his laugh was wicked and seductive: "You have to make up for me!"
A warm breath came to his face. Meimei held his face and kissed him on the forehead. Xu Junying's body trembled slightly. With a slight movement, Meimei was in his arms. His rapid breathing was deliberately suppressed. His hot lips were imprinted on Meimei's forehead, nose, and cheeks. He murmured:
"Meimei... Meimei..."
Meimei felt her limbs were weak and her whole body was burning. Xu Junying's lips gradually moved down and covered her lips, gently rolling around, just a light kiss, as if he was hesitant and didn't dare to go deeper. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued)