The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 78

Wang Shuhuai did not loosen his arms and almost held her in his embrace.

In Xie Yunchu’s initial impression, the two of them never had any intimate behavior other than in bed, let alone in the yard in broad daylight. She instinctively stepped back a few steps, keeping a distance from Wang Shuhuai. Wang Shuhuai felt his arms become empty, and his heart sank.

Wang Shuhuai’s face did not look good, and there was an inexplicable sourness lingering in his heart.

Xie Yunchu called out, “Second Young Master?”

Wang Shuhuai looked like he had something to say.

Looking at his wife, who was exhausted and obviously powerless, Wang Shuhuai shook his head, “I’m fine; you go and rest.”

Xie Yunchu felt sticky all over, so she turned around and went in first.

Wang Shuhuai was waiting in the hall outside. He heard intermittent moans of pain from inside. He thought of something and stood up, going in.

In the bathroom, Chun Qi looked at the bruise on Xie Yunchu’s shoulder and cried out in pain, “Does it hurt? It hurts a lot, doesn’t it? Madam, take it easy?”

Xie Yunchu smiled bitterly and said, “She is not much better. Besides, after going on stage, don’t expect to come back intact.”

Someone came outside; Xia An went out and soon came back with a small brown medicine bottle, saying to Xie Yunchu through the screen,

“Master, the eunuch who just gave birth brought this medicine to you, saying it is for your healing.”

Since he was a eunuch, he might be from the Princess’ side. Xie Yunchu said indifferently, “Just leave it there.”

Xia An was busy preparing dinner, so he put the medicine bottle on the table and went out.

After dawdling for nearly half an hour, Xie Yunchu sat down in front of the dressing table, half-undressed, waiting for Chunqi to apply medicine to her. Chunqi went to the outer room to get the medicine. At this time, the bamboo curtain rang slightly, and Wang Shuhuai came back with a medicine bottle in his hand.

Chunqi glanced at the medicine bottle on the table, then looked at Wang Shuhuai, somewhat puzzled, and saluted him.

“Second Young Master.”

Xie Yunchu heard the noise, put on her shirt, and came to the screen. The couple’s eyes met. Xie Yunchu saw what he was holding, while Wang Shuhuai saw the small medicine bottle on the table.

It was exactly the same as the one in his hand; both were the best healing ointment for bruises and injuries in the army.

Wang Shuhuai sat down calmly, immediately swapped the two medicine bottles, and said in an extremely calm tone, “Use this one.”

Chun Qi just felt something was wrong and looked back at Xie Yunchu.

The two bottles looked the same; was there a difference?

Wang Shuhuai was probably doing this for the first time, so his face was still a little unnatural. He only said gently, “This is better.”

Xie Yunchu didn’t ask any more questions. It was not just a bottle of medicine. She nodded at Chun Qi and said, “Bring it in.”

Chun Qi took the medicine bottle given by Wang Shuhuai into the inner room, unscrewed the stopper, and a pungent smell came out. Both the master and the servant choked twice. Chun Qu carefully dipped a cotton ball in the medicine and applied it to her shoulder bone. At first, there was a cool feeling, followed by a hot sensation, which soothed the sore, painful, and swollen area. She tried massaging it a few times, and the effect was remarkable.

Xie Yunchu was surprised. “This medicine is good. Second Young Master is thoughtful.” She raised her voice and thanked Wang Shuhuai politely.

Wang Shuhuai’s white fingers tapped lightly on the bottle in his palm. His eyes were deep, as if he wanted to break the bottle. He hummed lightly.

After a while, Xie Yunchu came out with her clothes buttoned and told Chun Qi to set the table. Her eyes fell on Wang Shuhuai’s palm. She had just tried it and found that this medicine was very good. If there was a bruise in the future, that small bottle would not be enough. So she smiled and pointed at Wang Shuhuai’s hand.

“Second Young Master, can you give me this too?” 

The appearance was exactly the same as the one he gave her; maybe they were the same thing.

Xie Yunchu was a little envious.

Good medicine could be found by chance but not by force.

Facing his wife’s clear and expectant eyes, Wang Shuhuai’s heart choked for an inexplicable moment. “This bottle is used; I will find another one for you later.”

Xie Yunchu looked at the medicine bottle eagerly, curled her lips, and nodded.

Wang Shuhuai’s mood was difficult to discern.

That guy was really diligent.

There was a stuffy feeling in his chest that took a long time to go away.

It was not until Xie Yunchu came out happily and the maids served dinner that he felt better when he saw his quiet and gentle wife eating with him.

After the meal, Wang Shuhuai did not rush to leave but sat there drinking tea.

Xie Yunchu felt a little sleepy. She yawned, then dozed off lazily on the pillow of the Luohan bed.

Wang Shuhuai originally wanted to ask her some questions, but seeing how tired she looked, he gave up and returned to Qiankun Hall.

As the lights came on, Wang Yining went to visit Xie Yunchu. The two girls chatted for a while and then took a rest.

Xie Yunchu was exhausted, so she went to bed early. She slept until about midnight when she vaguely felt the bed sinking and was awakened by the sound.

The black eyes blinked lightly, revealing a layer of hazy light. The black hair was half hanging down, covering a bewitching and confused face. She did not have the dignity and restraint she had during the day and looked like she was being bullied by him in a daze.

Wang Shuhuai was about to go to bed, and when he saw the scene, his throat tightened noticeably.

The summer rain came suddenly, coming and going away quickly. The raindrops from the eaves fell on the steps. His breathing was a little heavier than usual, and the desire was obviously wandering through his limbs. Wang Shuhuai closed his eyes and lay down a distance away from her.

Xie Yunchu turned over and continued sleeping with her back to Wang Shuhuai.

In the darkness, her every movement disturbed him very clearly. Indulgence was harmful to the body; that had always been Wang Shuhuai’s principle. Even if there were no rules, he would not allow himself to indulge. So he was glad that Xie Yunchu had set rules for him. After a long time, he took a long breath in the darkness and slowly calmed down.

They slept until dawn. When Xie Yunchu opened her eyes, she felt as if her whole body had been crushed. Her arms and thighs seemed to be rusted, and she couldn’t lift them at all.

She still kept her back to the bed curtain and shouted weakly outside, “Chun Qi, come and help me…”