kingnovel Chapter 145 Attractive
Chapter 145 Attractive
The next day, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, and the two were still immersed in a sweet dream until the sun was high in the sky, at which point the man slowly opened his eyes.
Shi An nestled in Chu Ci's arms like a lazy kitten, gently playing with her fingers.
After last night's passion, his body had been carefully cleaned by his wife, and he now felt refreshed and comfortable.
Chu Ci gradually woke up. She looked down at Shi An in her arms, gently kissed his cheek, and sat up with him in her arms. She said softly, "Okay, get up. I'm a little hungry. Let's go cook together."
Shi An nodded obediently and replied, "Yes, my lady."
He quickly got dressed, fetched water to wash up, and then stood at the kitchen door, smiling as he asked Chu Ci.
"My lady, what would you like to eat today?"
Chu Ci thought for a moment and replied, "Meat pies, I want to eat the meat pies you make."
"Okay, I'll make some meat pies for my wife right away."
Shi An smiled happily, turned around and went into the kitchen to get busy.
He first mixed the flour, kneaded it into a smooth dough, and then set it aside to rest.
Next, he began preparing the meat filling, chopping the fresh pork into fine minced meat and adding various seasonings, mixing it well.
Chu Ci stood to the side, chopping minced meat, occasionally glancing up at Shi An.
Soon, the fragrant meat patties were ready.
Shi An brought the meat pie to the table, and Chu Ci, having washed his hands, came over to enjoy lunch together.
After lunch, Shi An still felt a little tired, so he lay down on the bed to take a short nap.
Chu Ci took a book, leaned against the headboard, and had her left hand held tightly by Shi An.
After reading for a while, Chu Ci was suddenly captivated by the plot and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Just then, Shi An suddenly asked, "My lady, what is the scale of tonight's banquet? Should I prepare some fine clothes for you?"
Because the descriptions in the book were so exquisite, Chu Ci's eyes were fixed on the book as if drawn by a magnet, and he gave a perfunctory "hmm".
Seeing this, Shi An felt a little dissatisfied. He puffed out his cheeks and muttered like a child, "You're not even looking at me~"
There was a hint of grievance in her voice.
Upon hearing Shi An's complaint, Chu Ci immediately turned to look at her and reassured her, "I'll see now."
Seeing this, Shi An's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, and she said in a coquettish tone.
"Aren't you going to kiss me? I'm way more attractive than a book!"
Chu Ci leaned down and gently kissed Shi An on the lips.
Although the kiss was brief, it was full of tenderness and love.
Chu Ci raised her hand and gently stroked Shi An's forehead, again and again, as if she were soothing a sleeping child.
As Shi An felt the gentleness of Chu Ci, drowsiness gradually welled up in her heart. Her eyes slowly closed, and finally she closed them completely, entering a sweet dream.
Looking at her husband's peaceful sleeping face, Chu Ci felt a surge of tenderness in her heart.
Soon it was evening, and Shi An was still fast asleep, exhausted from the previous night.
Chu Ci gently kissed Shi An's cheek, carefully got up, walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, and carefully selected suitable clothes.
Finally, her gaze fell upon a crimson gown, its vibrant yet dignified color perfectly suited to the occasion.
Chu Ci took out her gorgeous clothes, put them on, and paired them with a gold-threaded belt, which made her figure even more graceful.
Finally, she put on a fine jade crown, and instantly became radiant and dazzling.
Chu Ci's skin was as white as snow, but it was not the lifeless, deathly white; rather, it was a translucent white, like mutton fat jade, radiating a faint luster.
Her eyebrows and eyelashes were thick and dark, her features were three-dimensional and delicate, with a high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, and slightly upturned phoenix eyes. She perfectly blended the gentleness of the Central Plains people with the depth of exotic styles, making her unforgettable.
If He Baobao were here, she would definitely exclaim, "Sister is killing me!" and "The mature woman is the best!"
Chu Ci put on a pair of gold-trimmed leather boots and rode his horse straight towards the Sixth Princess's residence.
When she arrived at the mansion, a maid dressed in dark blue had been waiting for her for a long time.
When the maid saw Chu Ci, she smiled respectfully, bowed slightly, raised her hand to signal, and led Chu Ci through the courtyard to the hall where the banquet was being held.
Chu Ci stepped into the hall and found that the banquet had already been going on for some time.
Just as she stepped into the hall, a gentle breeze suddenly blew by, knocking down the screen that was meant to shield the young men.
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, and Chu Ci was completely exposed to the sight of all the young men.
The next second, the entire hall fell silent, with only a few soft gasps echoing in the air.
Many young men were stunned by Chu Ci's unparalleled beauty, and for a moment they were speechless, as if time itself had stood still.
Even the usually well-informed Seventh Prince was momentarily stunned by the sight.
His gaze lingered on Chu Ci, unable to look away for a long time.
It wasn't until Chu Ci had walked away and taken his seat that he came to his senses. He quickly covered half of his face with his fan, then turned to the wet nurse beside him and whispered, "Who is this lady? Why have I never seen her before?"
The wet nurse had been helping the Seventh Prince find a suitable wife. After some investigation, he had gained some understanding of the young ladies from various families in the capital. So he couldn't wait to introduce her to the Seventh Prince: "This is Chu Ci, the newly promoted Zhongniang General, who is currently favored by His Majesty."
Upon hearing his wet nurse's words, the seventh prince's heart stirred, and he blurted out, "It's her."
Clearly, he was familiar with the name Chu Ci (Songs of Chu).
Seeing this, the wet nurse quickly added, "This Miss Chu is exceptionally beautiful and gentle in nature; she is indeed a rare beauty. It's just a pity that her family background is somewhat poor; she comes from a humble background and has only one husband, with no concubines or maids."
At this point, the nanny couldn't help but sigh, seemingly regretting Chu Ci's family background and early marriage.
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince suddenly narrowed his eyes and pressed, "Not even a connecting room?"
There was a hint of surprise in his tone.
The wet nurse nodded and answered affirmatively, "Yes, Lady Chu is famous for doting on her husband. I heard that when she was fighting, she would send a letter home to her husband in the capital every day, and it was all over the military camp."
"Is that so?" The Seventh Prince lowered his eyes and pondered for a while, then raised his eyes to look in Chu Ci's direction through the screen, seemingly lost in thought.
As soon as Chu Ci arrived, the Sixth Princess immediately stood up to greet him, her face beaming with a warm smile.
She personally picked up the wine pot, filled a cup of fine wine for Chu Ci, and handed it to him, saying, "It's not easy to invite Madam Chu. I am truly honored that you could grace us with your presence this time. I hope you will enjoy yourself to the fullest today."
Seeing this, Chu Ci smiled, accepted the wine cup, and bowed slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Thank you for the invitation, Your Highness. I was ungrateful before, and I hope Your Highness will not take offense."
Although her words were humble, they revealed a composure that was clearly beyond the reach of ordinary women.