Mingyu frowned. She really didn't expect Sima Hong to be in such a state. In her impression, he was always strong and healthy, and never so weak. "Hurry up and lie down!" Mingyu walked quickly to his bed and easily pushed Sima Hong, who was about to get up, down on his bed.
Sima Hong took the opportunity to grab Mingyu's hand and said with a groan: "Mingyu... Mingyu... I... I feel so uncomfortable..."
Mingyu blushed slightly, glanced at Baihao who was standing next to her and glancing at the door, and whispered, "Lie down and have a good rest. You won't feel uncomfortable when you fall asleep."
"No." Sima Hong said. As the boat rocked, his stomach started to churn again. He was about to vomit bile. "I... I can't hold on any longer..."
He was a typical landlubber. When he was on the pleasure boat on the lake, he could endure it for a while because the lake was calm and there were no strong winds or waves. But when he got on the river, the boat was shaking violently and he was completely exhausted.
"What nonsense!" Mingyu hated to hear such words. She frowned and tried to get up, but found that her hand was firmly held by Sima Hong's hairy claws. She could only half bend over and coax him in a gentle voice, "You're fine. Don't think too much."
The pleasant fragrance blew on his face, and the graceful body was only half a foot away from him. Sima Hong's eyes were blurred, and he took a deep breath and said: "Mingyu, I... I am dying, and I am still alone... Please marry me quickly, you can't be so cruel..."
Mingyu couldn't help it any longer, and slapped Sima Hong on the forehead, blushing and scolding: "You are getting more and more outrageous! You dare to open a dyeing factory when I give you some color! It's just seasickness, why are you so desperate!"
Sima Hong was unhappy and aggrieved. He even forgot about the pain and said with his eyes wide open: "I am so upset and you are still angry with me! If I didn't miss you and wanted to see you more, why would I get on this broken boat! You guys, you took Xu Mingye and Dong Yuan, who are not strong enough to lift anything, with you when you go out. Who will protect you if something happens? I heard there are pirates on the river!"
Mingyu was speechless. This guy must have heard about pirates on the river in some legendary novel passed down from his previous life. If Xu Mingye heard that he was evaluated like this, he must have secretly hated this fool. However, seeing Sima Hong was so uncomfortable, but he insisted on getting on the boat, Mingyu felt warm in her heart, and her anger towards Sima Hong completely dissipated.
"Don't think too much, there are no pirates." Mingyu said softly, "It's safe all the way, my brother and the others are not decorations." She is not one of those rich ladies who have to bring maids, housekeepers, bodyguards, etc. when she goes out. Besides, if there are pirates, Sima Hong's condition is probably that he can only make a fool of himself...
Seeing Mingyu's attitude soften, Sima Hong felt proud in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He still had a frown on his face and said in pain, "I'm in pain!" After a while, before Mingyu could speak, he couldn't help it and raised his voice, "Rub my head!"
Mingyu glanced at him. What a fool! He was panting when he said he was fat! Staring at Sima Hong holding his hairy paw tightly, Mingyu said, "How can I massage you like this?"
Sima Hong tilted his head to look at his and Mingyu's hands, and reluctantly let go. Although he hadn't eaten all day and felt dizzy, his body was still strong and Sima Hong's movements were neat. After getting up quickly, Sima Hong sat down in the bedroom and winked at Baihao, asking him to wait at the door. He sat quietly and waited for Mingyu's "service".
Mingyu wore a high-waisted bright white skirt tonight, and her fair and tender neck could be seen from the neckline, as well as her pink tube top that was faintly visible under the clothes. Sima Hong was tall, and when he sat in front of Mingyu, his eyes and nose were right on Mingyu's chest.
Sima Hong secretly glanced at Mingyu's expression. She didn't seem to realize it. Looking at the full and firm breasts in front of him, Sima Hong's throat moved and he swallowed with great difficulty. His soft and warm fingers gently stroked his face with just the right amount of force. Sima Hong felt so comfortable that he simply closed his eyes. However, the more he closed his eyes, the more Mingyu's small and firm breasts swayed in front of him.
It seemed that it was barely enough for me to cover with one hand... But this is just right... Sima Hong was thinking wildly, but his heart was becoming more and more hot and unbearable, and he felt a little anxious and worried. He didn't even know what he was anxious about, and he felt itchy, from the soles of his feet all the way to his heart!
This sweet torture was really killing him! He couldn't help licking his lips. God knew how much he wanted to bring Mingyu back to the northwest without anyone noticing. She was his wife!
Just when Sima Hong was daydreaming, a big wave seemed to hit outside, and the boat suddenly shook. Mingyu was caught off guard and lost her balance. Sima Hong had already woken up, and he stood up, hugged Mingyu and pushed her to sit on the bed. However, he couldn't stand the vomiting for a day and his legs were weak. As soon as he pushed Mingyu to sit on the bed, Sima Hong's feet softened and he fell to the ground.
With a "bang", Sima Hong came into close contact with the wooden floor of the cabin. The sound was very painful just by hearing it.
Bai Hao looked into the house from the door, hesitated for a moment, and then stood still. With Second Grandma around, nothing was his business, so he decided to pretend that he saw nothing.
Mingyu was also startled. Without waiting for the boat to stabilize, she quickly grabbed the edge of the bed, knelt on the ground, and pulled Sima Hong up from the ground, asking repeatedly, "How are you?"
Sima Hong sat down on the bed with Mingyu's hand. Just as he was about to speak, he felt a warm liquid flowing out of his nose, dripping onto his hands and the ground.
Mingyu screamed and hurriedly pulled out a handkerchief from her sleeve. She covered Sima Hong's nose with her hands tremblingly, and asked anxiously, "Did you hit your nose? Why don't you get off the boat and find a doctor!" If Sima Hong's straight nose was broken, she was afraid that Miao would rush all the way from Anxi Marquis' Mansion to Xu's house to kill her.
Seeing his wife's face change with fear, Sima Hong was about to say nonchalantly, "It's okay! I'm thick-skinned! A few drops of nosebleeds are nothing. I've shed much more blood on the battlefield. I've never made a sound when I was injured or bleeding!" However, he changed his mind and said in a muffled voice while Mingyu was covering his nose with the handkerchief, "It hurts... I feel dizzy!"
In fact, Sima Hong was also surprised. When he fell, he had already supported his body quickly. If he had hit anything, it would have hit his arm, not his nose! However, when he thought of Mingyu's chest resting in front of his nose, Sima Hong felt that the liquid in his nostrils was flowing more violently.
A warm little hand was placed on his forehead. Sima Hong half-closed his eyes, tilted his head and leaned weakly on Mingyu's soft and fragrant shoulder. One hand dishonestly went around Mingyu's back and hugged Mingyu's waist.
“Don’t be so stubborn!” Mingyu was a little unsure. She looked at the handkerchief in her hand carefully. The blood didn’t seem to have stopped flowing. She pushed Sima Hong and said, “Let’s find a doctor. Don’t hit anything. You’re seasick. You should get off the boat early… You…” Mingyu couldn’t stand it anymore. She slapped Sima Hong on the head again, jumped up from Sima Hong’s arms, and cursed with a red face, “Where did you put your hand!”
Sima Hong's trick was exposed, but he didn't feel embarrassed at all, he chuckled twice, and said with a firm smile, "Mingyu, you see, you have always cared about me in your heart!"
Even though he was smiling at the moment, Mingyu could sense the weakness in his tone. After all, he was seasick for a whole day, vomited all day, and hadn't eaten anything. Mingyu glared at Sima Hong and said fiercely, "You still have the energy to act like a scoundrel. It seems that nothing is wrong!"
Under the bright candlelight, Mingyu's cheeks were rosy, her face was angry but her eyes were full of intoxicating smiles, which was quite charming. Sima Hong felt dizzy when he saw her. He felt that his body, which had calmed down a little, began to itch again, and his heart was itchy and uncomfortable.
Seeing Mingyu turning around to leave, Sima Hong quickly grabbed Mingyu and pulled her to sit next to him. Looking at the little girl with a red face, Sima Hong felt a little sad and whispered, "Mingyu, I can only take you here. When the boat docks, I will have to go ashore and return to the northwest."
Mingyu was shocked, "So soon?" However, recalling that Sima Hong had been back for a full month this time, it was long enough, but she felt that the days after Sima Hong's return passed very quickly and in a flash.
Sima Hong nodded. The emperor had already ordered the confiscation of the homes of several corrupt officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, intending to use their assets as military expenses to support the Northwest Army in regaining lost territory. He had to rush back immediately. He didn't know when he would be back next time. Maybe the Northwest Army would regain the lost territory, and he would go to Beijing in glory to receive rewards. Or maybe he was unlucky and would never come back, and all he would bring back would be a handful of dust.
"Mingyu, I followed you all the way here, and I just want to ask you one question, the last time. Now... are you really unwilling to marry me?" Sima Hong asked in a low voice.
Mingyu was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to retract her hand, but Sima Hong held it tightly. She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say. She was the one who insisted on getting a divorce, and her relatives didn't care about her reputation and future for her. Now she wanted to marry Sima Hong again, which was just like something that only an ignorant and willful woman who treated marriage as a joke could do. She didn't know how to explain to her parents and brothers.
"I..." Mingyu lowered her head and eyes, "I can't explain to my parents and brother..."