Chapter 19 Delicate

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Chapter 19: Chapter 19 DelicateThe dinner was full of twists and turns, but everyone was finally full. Xie Jingchen continued reading. Su Jin and Xingxing explored the back courtyard thoroughly, and their laughter rang loudly in the quiet back courtyard. Gradually, the sound disappeared. Xie Jingchen lifted his eyes from the book and asked, "Did they leave?" The Hidden Guard replied, "The Eldest Young Madam took the maid to get familiar with the front courtyard." Xie Jingchen kept reading but was less focused than before, feeling like something was missing by his ear. He put the book down, preparing to get up, when he heard a burst of light footsteps approaching. He picked up the book again and casually turned a page. Su Jin stepped into the room with a bright smile, "Still reading?" "Something up?" "I’ve seen everything inside and outside the Agarwood Pavilion. Outside, I’ll have to trouble Young Master Xie to show me around." Young Master Xie... Everyone called him that, but when the words came from her mouth, they sounded grating. He glanced at Su Jin twice and said, "It is time to acquaint you with the Duke Mansion." He set the book down and got up. The two walked one behind the other, without speaking. But once they left the back courtyard, Xie Jingchen naturally took Su Jin’s hand. Su Jin struggled for a moment but didn’t break free, so she just followed his lead. Showing off affection wasn’t harmful to her. Su Jin’s fierce manner during the tea ceremony had already spread throughout the Duke Mansion. Xie Jingchen’s indulgence towards her was also well-known. The maids had completely accepted this fact and were no longer shocked like in the morning; they even started ignoring them. Good. Su Jin was very satisfied. The Duke Mansion was large and imposing, with exquisite pavilions and carved beams, unlike the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion. The garden boasted a hundred kinds of rare flowers. The Dongxiang Marquis Mansion... was not worth mentioning either. Originally, the eldest young lady Xie Jinyu and the second young lady Xie Jinxiu were in the garden admiring the flowers and laughing non-stop. Seeing them approach, the laughter abruptly stopped, and they walked away from the White Jade Bridge. The evasion was quite obvious. Never mind the maids, but they were the young ladies of the Duke Mansion, Xie Jingchen’s blood relatives. Ignoring them like this seemed improbable. Su Jin smiled, "Is it that you’re just not popular, or have I completely implicated you?" "...Could it be that they are perceptive?" "Tell the truth." "Half and half." "...." Two people who aren’t well-liked coming together just turns into being universally ignored. "This is quite good, hope it stays this way," Su Jin said happily. Xie Jingchen glanced sidelong at her, seeing her serene face full of satisfaction, couldn’t help but be speechless. This woman’s thinking was really different from others. He’d never seen anyone so happy about being disliked. After a full tour, it was time for dinner. Having been threatened once, Su Jin was well-behaved, and dinner was very harmonious. Not only were there no disturbances, there wasn’t even a ripple. The obedient Xie Jingchen was a bit uneasy, unsure what false medicine she was selling in her gourd. After watching and pondering over her all night, Xie Jingchen saw on Su Jin’s face the philosophy of enduring momentarily for peace, settling accounts after autumn, dismantling the bridge after crossing the river, and eventually slaughtering this donkey... Since Su Jin kept smiling, Xie Jingchen chose not to expose it. No one took things further, so everything remained peaceful... until bedtime. After a day of touring, Su Jin was a bit tired. After bathing, she sat on the bed hugging the quilt, yawning, her eyelids about to stick together, holding on because the issue of bed separation wasn’t resolved. Xie Jingchen returned from his bath, appearing like a snow lotus on the peak of a snowy mountain, glistening with morning dew, beautifully enticing one to climb up and pick the flower. As he walked towards the bed, Su Jin quickly discarded the thought of deflowering and threw the quilt at him. Xie Jingchen caught the quilt and frowned, "What’s this for?" "You sleep on the floor tonight." Xie Jingchen discontentedly said, "Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you." Su Jin paused and said, "I’m afraid I might do something to you." Xie Jingchen, "...." He raised an eyebrow, slightly amused, "You doubt yourself, so you want me on the floor?" Su Jin blinked and said, "You’re a big man, would you really let a woman sleep on the floor?" "A lady bandit," Xie Jingchen corrected. "And a lady bandit isn’t a woman?" "A woman, yes, but without a woman’s delicacy." Su Jin glared. Yet she couldn’t refute it; being a lady bandit, wherever she went, delicacy was naturally out of the question. Isn’t it just sleeping on the floor? It’s not like you’ll die from it! Su Jin stepped off the bed, complaining, making Xie Jingchen’s face darken, "What did you say? Say it again." He spoke loudly, but Su Jin wasn’t afraid of him and obediently repeated, "A fierce female bandit snatched a delicate household husband, spoiling him, coaxing him, pampering him, treating him like royalty." As she went to get the quilt, Xie Jingchen wouldn’t allow it, eyes flashing dangerously, squeezing words through his teeth, "Who’s delicate?" Su Jin smirked. This guy must be too mad to think straight. Isn’t he offering the bed to her? "Whoever sleeps on the bed is delicate, okay?" Su Jin said. Xie Jingchen was so mad his head hurt; he threw the quilt to Su Jin, "Lay out two beds; both of us will sleep on the floor." Su Jin, "..." When two quarrel, the wooden bed prospers. Taking a deep breath, Su Jin smiled, "Are you sure you want a lose-lose situation with me?" Xie Jingchen gave her a sideways glance, resolutely saying, "Faced with a bandit like you, I’m afraid the delicate bed can’t handle it." This man! He doesn’t cherish her, his lifesaver; he cherishes his bed! Who knows if he even cherishes his own floor. Another deep breath and another smile from Su Jin, showing eight friendly pearly whites, "Are you sure your delicate floor can handle my bandit vibe?" Xie Jingchen, "..." "Not sleeping on the bed, if those reckless maids burst in and see it, they’d think we have some special fetish." Xie Jingchen, "..." Turning around, Xie Jingchen sat down to drink tea, afraid that if he continued, this woman would start talking dirty—no, she already had! Su Jin’s happy smile couldn’t be contained. Oh boy, picking a fight with me, you’re too inexperienced. Having the upper hand, Su Jin was in a good mood, adding an extra quilt for him. Last night she couldn’t get a quilt, but tonight the maids voluntarily brought her several. These maids who know how to gauge the situation. Even though Xie Jingchen was a bit of a hot potato, she needed to handle him steadily and couldn’t let go. S~eaʀᴄh the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Su Jin glanced at Xie Jingchen, a dish name flashing through her mind: Stir-fried Fat Beef Roll. Feeling a bit hungry. She swallowed, while Xie Jingchen turned his head away with a dark face; sleeping on the floor might not be safe, after all. And so, Su Jin slept on the bed, and Xie Jingchen slept on the floor. After a tiring day, Su Jin fell asleep immediately upon hitting the bed; conversely, Xie Jingchen felt uncomfortable all over, married but not enjoying the comfort of a soft bed, resigned to losing even the bed... Turning and tossing, unable to sleep. ... The next day, as Su Jin was drifting in and out of sleep, her neck itched; she wanted to scratch it, but her arm was pinned down and wouldn’t lift. She suddenly opened her eyes to see a stunningly handsome face. She was being held by Xie Jingchen, who frowned at her, seemingly annoyed by her fussing, asking, "What’s wrong?" What’s wrong? She wanted to ask what’s wrong too! "Who allowed you on the bed?!" Su Jin snapped. Xie Jingchen calmly replied, "Two floor quilts were too hot; one quilt was too hard. I couldn’t sleep, and I thought about it. If I sleep on the bed and you do something to me, I’ll accept it." A quilt tossed on the small couch told Su Jin its owner struggled, but ultimately failed. Su Jin, "...!!!" This guy planned to resign himself to fate? Big brother, where’s your unyielding spirit, ready to die but not submit? Su Jin was in tears. No words to argue back. The room fell silent for a moment as Su Jin realized she was still being held. She angrily said, "Fine, you sleep on the bed but who said you could hold me!" That sleeping position was obviously voluntary, undeniable evidence. Xie Jingchen released his arm, throwing a few words at Su Jin. "To keep you in check," he said frankly, even confidently. Su Jin, "..." "Even though I’m mentally prepared, it’s better if it doesn’t happen," he said in a sullen tone, as if in a dying struggle. That reason... Was so strong, Su Jin almost spat a mouthful of blood at him. She had no doubt, if one day he resorted to force, he’d say it’s to avoid embarrassment, taking action first! Damn it! He’s a sly fox! And with the poison not even cured yet, would she have any chance to fight back once it is?

Chapter 19 Delicate

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