kingnovel Chapter 80 3-Day Holiday
Chapter 80 3-Day Holiday
Chu Ci slowly awoke, only to find his head throbbing with pain.
She squinted, trying to adjust to her surroundings.
The room was dimly lit, and she was getting up earlier than usual.
She felt a little strange, but still forced herself to sit up.
She carefully lifted the blanket, afraid of waking the person next to her.
However, when she saw the ambiguous marks on Shi An's body, she couldn't help but widen her eyes.
“………”
Chu Ci stood there stunned for a long time before pulling the blanket back up. Then, she lay back down on her pillow, still dazed, and began to recall what had happened the night before.
"!!!" Oh my god!!! Last night she seemed to have actually consummated her marriage with Shi An.
It took Chu Ci a long time to accept this fact.
She felt like her head was going to explode.
With all the details back in her mind, and considering the excessive marks on Shi An's body, Chu Ci felt like she was no human being.
"Ah..." Chu Ci sighed and pressed the back of his hand to his eyes.
She will never drink again; drinking can really lead to serious problems.
When Shi An woke up, she felt sore all over.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he subconsciously looked to his side, only to find that the space beside him was empty; Chu Ci was not there.
He was startled and quickly sat up to get out of bed to find someone.
Just then, Chu Ci walked into the room and saw that Shi An was about to get out of bed, so she quickly stepped forward and pressed him down.
"Wait a minute before getting up. How are you feeling now? Is there anything that's bothering you?" Chu Ci asked with concern.
Shi An then realized that something was wrong with her body, and her face instantly turned red.
But then he remembered Chu Ci's inner turmoil, and immediately grasped Chu Ci's hand tightly, asking anxiously, "My wife, are you alright? Last night... could you accept it?"
Chu Ci blushed as she recalled what happened last night, and replied softly, "Um...it's alright."
Shi An was still a little uneasy and asked, "Really?"
Chu Ci nodded. "Actually, it's not as hard to accept as I imagined."
Upon hearing this, Shi An finally breathed a sigh of relief and murmured to himself, "That's good, as long as my wife doesn't dislike me... as long as she doesn't dislike me..."
Chu Ci carefully helped Shi An lie down again, gently covered him with the blanket, and said softly, "I just wiped your body with a handkerchief and applied medicine to that area. You must be feeling unwell today, so please get some rest."
After saying that, she gently patted Shi An's head, her eyes full of heartache and tenderness.
Shi An was deeply moved. She gently placed Chu Ci's hand on her face, feeling the warmth from Chu Ci's palm, and whispered, "My wife is so good to me."
Chu Ci shook her head, a hint of guilt and self-reproach flashing in her eyes. "I was a little too rough last night. It wasn't good for you."
Upon hearing Chu Ci's words, Shi An was afraid that she would be traumatized by them, so she quickly explained, "It's alright, my wife, I'm not upset."
Chu Ci tenderly stroked Shi An's cheek, "You always say things like that to make me happy, but how could I not feel bad?"
Shi An blushed, lowered her head shyly, and whispered as softly as a mosquito's buzz, "It's true, last night... I really liked it..."
Chu Ci's face turned bright red upon hearing this, even more so than Shi An's.
She coughed awkwardly twice, trying to cover up her embarrassment, "I cooked some porridge in the kitchen, I'll bring some over for you to eat."
Shi An nodded obediently, looking at her expectantly, "I'll wait here for my wife to come back."
Touched by his gaze, Chu Ci's heartstrings trembled slightly. Before turning to leave the room, she leaned down and gently kissed Shi An's forehead, softly saying, "I'll be back soon."
After eating breakfast, Shi An felt much better.
He glanced at the sky and asked with some doubt, "Isn't my wife going to the master's house today?"
Chu Ci shook her head and said softly, "I'm not going." As she spoke, she took off her outer garment and got into bed. "I told the teacher this morning that I'll stay home to take care of you today."
Upon hearing this, Shi An was overwhelmed with joy, leaving him momentarily speechless.
He held Chu Ci's hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with gratitude and love, and murmured to himself, "My wife, you feel sorry for Shi An, and Shi An knows it all..."
Chu Ci gently held Shi An in his arms, "It's all my fault, I should have been gentler..."
Shi An gently wrapped his arms around Chu Ci's neck, nuzzled her ear affectionately, and comforted her, "It's alright, my wife, it's always like this the first time, it'll get better next time..."
At this moment, with the warm and soft woman in his arms, Chu Ci's heart felt as if it were being immersed in warm water, soft and comfortable.
She gently stroked Shi An's hair, her eyes full of affection, and said softly, "You should rest well today. I won't go to the archery class this afternoon; I'll stay home with you."
Upon hearing this, Shi An's face beamed with a happy smile, and she nodded obediently, replying, "Okay."
For the past few days, Chu Ci has been staying with Shi An to help him recover. It wasn't until the fourth day that Shi An fully recovered.
Seeing that Shi An had fully recovered, Chu Ci went back to school and diligently followed Zhao Yi to learn horseback riding in the afternoons.
However, just one week later, the New Year arrived.
Considering the special nature of the festival, the Master specially granted Chu Ci a three-day holiday so that she could enjoy the festival properly.
On the first day of the holiday, Chu Ci stayed in bed late and even dragged Shi An along with her.
Since the two consummated their marriage, Shi An has become increasingly clingy.
At this moment, he held Chu Ci tightly, pressed his ear against her heart, and listened carefully to her heartbeat.
The charcoal fire inside the house was burning brightly, crackling and popping intermittently.
This quiet atmosphere made Shi An feel incredibly warm and happy.
At noon, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Shi An woke up slowly, stretched, and then got up to prepare lunch.
Chu Ci leaned against the bed, holding a book in her hands, engrossed in reading it.
Before Shi An went to the kitchen, she passed by the bed and glanced at Chu Ci. She found that Chu Ci was completely immersed in the world of the book and seemed to have forgotten everything around her.
So he deliberately made some noises in an attempt to attract the attention of Chu Ci.
Hearing the sound, Chu Ci looked up and saw Shi An standing at the door. He smiled slightly and waved to Shi An.
Seeing this, Shi An obediently walked to Chu Ci's side and softly called out, "My mistress~"
Chu Ci reached out and hugged Shi An's neck, pulling him closer. She then gently kissed his cheek and rubbed their noses together, saying softly, "I want some porridge, piping hot porridge."
Shi An smiled and nodded, "No problem, I'll cook you two more dishes."
At this moment, Shi An was overjoyed. He would do everything he could to get Chu Ci's request, even if it was just to get the stars from the sky.
Chu Ci kissed her husband's lips, then released him, sat back on the bed, and continued reading her book.
However, Shi An did not leave immediately, but stood there and quietly watched her.
Chu Ci noticed his gaze, looked up, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Shi An suddenly threw herself into Chu Ci's arms, hugged her tightly, and said in a coquettish tone, "Aren't you going to stay with me?"
Chu Ci looked at Shi An in her arms and understood his thoughts. She immediately put down the book in her hand, got out of bed, put on her shoes, and said with a smile, "I'll stay with you and help you."
Upon hearing this, Shi An smiled happily and hugged Chu Ci tightly, refusing to let go, saying, "My wife is so good to me."
Chu Ci gently touched Shi An's cheek and said with a smile, "It will get better in the future."
After lunch, Shi An yawned widely. Chu Ci carried him to the bedside, placed him on the soft quilt, and gently patted his back to lull him to sleep.
Shi An blinked twice and said softly, "My lady~"
Chu Ci naturally understood that Shi An was being coquettish with her, so she lowered her head and gently kissed his lips.
"I'm here, go close your eyes and go to sleep," Chu Ci said affectionately.
Shi An felt the love and warmth from his wife, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He quickly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Chu Ci looked at Shi An, who was sleeping peacefully in her arms, covered him with a blanket, and slowly lay down beside him, her gaze fixed on the ceiling, her thoughts drifting away.
The provincial examination was in two months. She was very confident about the exam, but she was still a little worried about taking her first steps into the imperial court, since it was an unfamiliar field for her.
To be honest, Chu Ci was not a very good social butterfly, and she didn't have many friends in the martial arts world in her previous life.
Later, when she arrived in Kyoto, she would have to choose sides and attend banquets for her future, things that Chu Ci didn't particularly like...
She sighed, looking somewhat troubled.
But as she thought about it, she closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep.
When Chu Ci regained consciousness, the sun was already setting in the west, and sunlight streamed through the window onto the bed, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.
She stretched and felt refreshed.
Chu Ci turned to look at Shi An and found that the little guy was still immersed in a sweet dream, his mouth slightly open, making soft breathing sounds.
Seeing Shi An's adorable appearance, Chu Ci couldn't help but laugh.
She reached out her finger and gently touched Shi An's rosy cheek, feeling his delicate skin for a moment.
Then, he carefully climbed out of bed, left the bedroom, went to the study, and began to seriously review policy essays.
Not long after, Shi An woke up.
He groggily opened his eyes and reached out to touch the person beside him, but he couldn't find that familiar figure.
Suddenly, a sense of panic welled up inside her. She hurriedly threw off the covers and got out of bed, searching everywhere for Chu Ci's whereabouts.
Finally, they found the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) being read by the student in the study.
"My lady~" Shi An called out as she rushed into Chu Ci's arms and hugged her tightly. "Why aren't you here?"
Chu Ci gently patted Shi An on the back and comforted him, "I just wanted to read for a while."
Shi An looked up, her eyes revealing a hint of grievance and unease, and muttered softly, "I'll be scared if I can't find you."
Looking at the coquettish person in front of him, Chu Ci couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. He picked Shi An up and sat him on the chair, then lowered his head and kissed his lips.
When their lips met, Shi An felt a warm breath coming from Chu Ci, as if it resonated with her soul.
He couldn't help but reach out and wrap his arms around Chu Ci's neck, deepening the kiss.
After the kiss ended, both of them were breathing rapidly.
Chu Ci gently pushed Shi An away and said softly, "Alright, we have to go now."
A hint of reluctance flashed in Shi An's eyes, but she still nodded obediently, gently kissed Chu Ci's chin, and then stood up.
The two of them walked out of their house and onto the street.
The streets were lined with various stalls, and people were bustling about, creating a lively atmosphere.
Chu Ci and her husband strolled and chatted, enjoying their leisurely time.
Before long, they arrived at the clinic.
The two went inside. The clinic was filled with a faint aroma of herbs, and the walls were covered with various medicinal materials and medical books.
Li Jiang was busy behind the counter when he saw Chu Ci and He Baobao come in, and he quickly went to greet them.
"Happy New Year, Lady Chu."
"Happy Chinese New Year, Mr. Li. I've come to see He Baobao."
"She's in her room, you can go ahead." After saying this politely, Li Jiang continued with his own business.
Chu Ci went to the backyard to find He Baobao, while Shi An went to find Song He.
The clinic is relatively quiet during the Lunar New Year holidays.
He Baobao was reading medical books in her room when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
She put down the book in her hand, opened the door, and saw Chu Ci standing outside. Her eyes lit up with surprise and delight: "Sister Chu Ci, what brings you here? Come in and sit down!"
Chu Ci walked into the room with a smile and placed a bag of dried meat on the table: "Bao Bao, this is a gift for you."
He Baobao's eyes lit up, and she excitedly ran over to pick up the jerky, as happy as a child: "Wow!!! It's jerky!! I really need this."
As she spoke, she eagerly tore open the packaging, took out a piece of jerky, put it in her mouth, and chewed it, squinting her eyes in satisfaction.
He Baobao often misses mealtimes due to her busy schedule when she goes out for medical consultations, and often suffers from stomach pain from hunger.
Therefore, she desperately needs some food that can quickly replenish energy and is easy to carry.
Dried meat is the best choice, but because it is expensive, she has always been reluctant to spend money to buy it.
Now that Chu Ci has given her such a large bag of dried meat, she can eat some whenever and wherever she is on a medical call to relieve her hunger.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, He Baobao jumped up and hugged Chu Ci tightly, saying, "Sister Chu Ci, you're so kind. I really don't know how to thank you."
Just then, Song He walked in with Shi An. The two were stunned by the scene before them.
Chu Ci gently patted He Baobao's bottom and said tenderly, "Okay, stop hugging, hurry up and get down. I can already feel your gratitude."
He Baobao smiled sheepishly, let go of Chu Ci's arms, and jumped down.
Her cheeks were flushed; she was clearly still immersed in joy.
"Sister Chu Ci, I've also prepared a gift for you."
Chu Ci asked with some curiosity, "What?"
He Baobao then teased, "Take a guess!"
Chu Ci thought about it carefully for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Could it be medicine?"
He Baobao looked speechless: "You're not sick, why would I prescribe medicine for you?"
As she spoke, she took a small package from her wardrobe and handed it to Chu Ci.