Qi Rong smiled and took her hand, placing a kiss on it. Then he lifted his lips and said,
"You've slept with me for three days, and now you're my wife. What do you think our relationship is?"
"What three days? What wife? What are you talking nonsense about!"
Yun Xi blushed to the ears. Thinking Qi Rong was teasing her, she raised her hand to hit him. But just then, a woman's voice came from outside the door.
"Sir, are you up?"
Hearing Qi Rong's response, the woman lifted the cotton curtain and walked in with a bowl in her hand. Seeing Yun Xi awake, she immediately beamed with a smile.
"Madam, you're finally awake. My husband hunted two pheasants early this morning and made soup. You must be hungry, right?"
The woman stared at Yun Xi intently. The more she looked, the more she liked her. She thought to herself how could there be such a beautiful girl in the world?
Even in a coma, she could see that Yun Xi had delicate features and fair, tender skin. Now that she opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes were full of charm, just like a celestial being!
These two young lovers didn't look very old, but they were a perfect match. It was really sigh - worthy!
Yun Xi felt a bit uncomfortable under the woman's overly enthusiastic gaze. After hearing the woman's address to her, she immediately realized the woman had misunderstood.
She couldn't help but look at Qi Rong. Seeing his smug look, Yun Xi couldn't help but feel a headache. She forced a smile at the woman awkwardly.
"Thank you, sister - in - law, for saving us. If it weren't for you that day, we might have died outside."
She had shared a bed with Qi Rong for several days. She didn't know what Qi Rong had told others. If she tried to explain, it might cause unnecessary trouble.
Although she felt uncomfortable, for the time being, she could only continue to pretend to be his wife.
She never thought that her momentary compromise would lead to someone's shamelessness!
For example, at this moment, because of over - fatigue, her whole body was stiff and she ached so much that she could hardly move. The hunter's wife suggested giving her a massage, saying that it could promote blood circulation and relieve body aches.
She was grateful and thought it was a good idea.
But someone volunteered, saying that it was his duty as a husband. In fact, he was taking advantage of the situation and groping her!
"Madam, do you feel better? Is there anywhere else that's uncomfortable? Husband will massage it for you."
Qi Rong's hand rested on Yun Xi's back. His slender fingers slowly moved down and gently kneaded her back.
His tone was gentle, but when he looked at her face, there was a hint of malicious smile.
Yun Xi gritted her teeth in anger. If it weren't for the hunter's wife being beside them, she would have scolded him to pieces!
Didn't he think about who was the reason she was lying here like this?
She used to feel guilty because he was all bruised and injured while saving her. Who would have thought that he was so resilient that he had recovered almost completely in a short time.
Not only did he stop having a fever, but the poison in his shoulder also miraculously disappeared.
She even suspected that he was so used to being poisonous to others that he was immune to all poisons!
Seeing that Yun Xi didn't say a word and just turned her head away deliberately ignoring him, Qi Rong raised his eyebrows and became even more playful.
"Madam, why aren't you talking? Did husband press too hard and hurt you?"
"Don't worry. This time I'll be gentle."
Before Qi Rong finished speaking, his palm had already slowly slid to Yun Xi's waist. He untied the ribbon around her waist. Yun Xi immediately shuddered and turned to look at him warily.
"What, what are you doing?"
She tightly grabbed Qi Rong's hand, her face flushed. She glanced at the woman who seemed oblivious and stared at Qi Rong with a warning look.
"I'm giving you a massage!"
Someone deliberately pretended not to understand Yun Xi's warning and looked innocent.
"Just now this sister - in - law also said that I should rub my palms warm before massaging you. It will be more effective this way."
"I think your clothes are in the way. Why don't you take them off first? After all, we're husband and wife, and this sister - in - law isn't an outsider."
The reason the woman was there was indeed to teach Qi Rong how to massage.
Since she and her husband had lived on the mountain all year round, it was very inconvenient to see a doctor when they got bruised or sprained. So she had specially learned some massage techniques from someone. Sometimes the effect was even better than taking medicine.
Except for Yun Xi, Qi Rong always had a cold and distant attitude towards others. But now he kept calling the woman sister - in - law, which made the woman feel very kind. She couldn't help but speak for him.
"Madam, you're really lucky to have such a loving husband! Your health is the most important thing now. Don't be shy!"
"I'll go out and pick up some firewood first. I'll boil more hot water tonight. It'll be better if your husband helps you wipe your body."
The woman was a kind - hearted person. Since the two of them came, she had given them the best east room in the house and squeezed in the small west room with her husband.
"Thank you."
Qi Rong nodded with a smile and watched the woman go out. Yun Xi forced a smile. As soon as the woman went out, her face immediately darkened.
"Qi Rong, don't you think it's shameless of you to take advantage of the situation like this?"
Seeing that Yun Xi finally erupted and was going to settle accounts with him, Qi Rong just smiled playfully. He rubbed her puffy cheeks and said,
"Why is madam angry? Do you think husband massaged you badly just now?"
Yun Xi was furious and shook off Qi Rong's hand.
"Who's your wife! This is just a temporary measure. Do you understand?"
She had compromised like this to avoid unnecessary trouble. Who would have thought this person was so brazen and took advantage of the situation!
If she kept letting him fool around like this, all those years of learning about female virtues would be in vain!
"You should know the principle of men and women not having physical contact. I'm a decent girl after all. Being teased by you like this, how much do you look down on me?"
A woman should value her own self - respect. Qi Rong's repeated teasing made her suspect that he might have regarded her as a frivolous woman.
Someone who could be teased by him at will without getting angry!
The angrier Yun Xi got, the more she felt that Qi Rong didn't respect her.
But Qi Rong always watched her with a gentle smile. He held her angry face with his big hand and made her face him. His eyes were extremely gentle.
"We've kissed and hugged. You're already mine. Why do you still care about the principle of men and women not having physical contact?"
"If you care about others' opinions, I'll propose marriage to the Prime Minister's Mansion as soon as I return to the capital. I'll make you my wife, Qi Rong's wife, in a proper way!"
"What do you think?"
Qi Rong's dark eyes were deep. He stared straight at Yun Xi, carefully examining the expression on her face.
After getting along so many times, Qi Rong was very clear about his own feelings. At the same time, he also believed that Yun Xi had feelings for him too.
Although the timing was not yet ripe and he still had to face many difficulties. But for her, he was willing to endure!
He would wait until he silently grew stronger and had the strength to overthrow the imperial power. Then he would avenge the grievances of that year!
"You, you want to marry me?"
Yun Xi looked stunned, and her throat tightened slightly.
She thought that Qi Rong's previous teasing of her was all because of his hatred for her father.
She never thought that he actually wanted to marry her!