Lin Ze was squatting outside the latrine when, all of a sudden, someone yanked up the back of his collar, lifting him clean off the ground.
“Hey! Which idiot—Oh! Wifey, you finally came to see me!”
You Yiran glared at him with a dangerous look and said sternly, “Come with me. You’re meeting someone. Remember—don’t say a word!”
“If you dare say anything out of line, I’ll sever your root!”
So fierce?
Lin Ze was completely startled. “Wifey, you’re not thinking of selling me off, are you?”
“Shut up! Just act affectionate in front of her.”
With that, You Yiran dragged Lin Ze into her bedchamber.
“Wifey, wifey… slower, be gentle!”
Watching this scene, Shangguan Yi smiled knowingly and said, “Yiran, be a little kinder to your husband.”
Hearing that, You Yiran immediately released Lin Ze’s collar and whispered, “Come, we’re going to serve tea to my aunt.”
Lin Ze instantly understood!
So that’s why his wife suddenly came looking for him—it was to deal with an elder.
In that case, wifey, your husband won’t hold back.
Thinking this, Lin Ze confidently took You Yiran’s soft hand and even gave it a few bold squeezes. Her hand was smooth and cool to the touch.
[Holding hands…]
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You Yiran’s body trembled, a jolt of electricity rushing through her! She had wanted to fling Lin Ze away with force, but when she caught Shangguan Yi’s gaze, she had to grit her teeth and bear it.
She allowed Lin Ze to hold her hand as they slowly walked over to Shangguan Yi.
You Yiran held deep respect for her aunt, who had raised her. She also knew her aunt cared most about her marriage. Even if she didn’t have feelings for Lin Ze, she couldn’t show that in front of her aunt.
This shameless bastard! Always acting like a gentleman, but he’s just a well-dressed beast!
You Yiran turned to glare angrily at Lin Ze, utterly disgusted by his opportunistic behavior.
Even through the black veil, Lin Ze could feel the murderous aura in her eyes.
He whispered, “Didn’t you say to act affectionate? Leave it to me!”
Lin Ze stepped forward and greeted confidently, “Greetings, Aunt.”
“Good! Very good!” Shangguan Yi beamed when she heard him call her ‘Aunt.’
You Yiran muttered quietly, “She’s my aunt, not yours…”
“Wifey, that sounds so distant. Naughty! You deserve a spanking!”
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You Yiran and Shangguan Yi were both stunned.
Then Shangguan Yi burst into laughter, swaying with joy.
Even in front of her aunt, You Yiran was so furious she almost ground her silver teeth to dust. If her aunt weren’t here, she would’ve summoned demonic flames and turned Lin Ze to ashes!
“Hahaha… You young people really know how to have fun. Seeing how close you two are makes this old lady feel at ease!” Shangguan Yi chuckled as she examined Lin Ze.
The more she looked, the more satisfied she became—just like a mother-in-law admiring her son-in-law.
Handsome features—check! Although his cultivation was a bit low, only at 2nd stage Martial Master, that wasn’t a deal-breaker. No one’s perfect, right?
Lin Ze picked up a cup of tea and respectfully offered it. “Aunt, you don’t look old at all. If I saw you on the street, I’d have thought you were an eighteen-year-old young lady!”
“Hahaha…” Shangguan Yi laughed even harder.
You Yiran scoffed inwardly, Tch! Slick-tongued liar.
“Don’t just stand there, sit down,” Shangguan Yi said. “So, how have you two been getting along? Lin Ze, Yiran’s a bit proud. Please be patient with her.”
“If she bullies you, just tell me. I’ll make it right for you!”
Lin Ze replied emotionally, “Aunt, we get along wonderfully. She even makes me clean the latr—mmph!”
Before he could finish, You Yiran shoved a pastry into his mouth.
Shangguan Yi looked puzzled. “What? Lin Ze, what were you cleaning? The latrine?”
You Yiran immediately cut in, “Aunt, it’s nothing. What he meant was… we met at the latrine! Yes! That’s right!”
She also transmitted her voice to Lin Ze, “You’re off toilet duty starting tomorrow. Let this go.”
Shangguan Yi’s mouth twitched. “You two sure met in… a special place.”
Lin Ze chewed the pastry and mumbled, “You’re telling me. She was so aggressive! First thing she did was strip my clothes! Scared the hell out of me!”
“Pfft!”
Shangguan Yi had just taken a sip of tea and ended up spraying it all over Lin Ze’s face.
Cough cough! “You two… Lin Ze, I’m so sorry! Wipe your face!”
Flustered, she handed him a handkerchief from her sleeve.
Lin Ze smiled as he wiped his face. “It’s fine, Aunt.”
Seeing You Yiran silently brooding, Shangguan Yi was certain everything Lin Ze said was true. She couldn’t help finding it hilarious.
Yiran really is something. Who jumps someone the first time they meet? Can’t she flirt a little first?
Ah, young people sure know how to have fun. Meanwhile, I… an aging leftover woman… have fallen behind the times.
After finishing her tea, Shangguan Yi stood up and said, “I’ve been traveling for days and feel a bit tired. I’ll go rest now. I won’t interrupt your lovey-dovey time.”
“Aunt, take care. See you tomorrow!” Lin Ze waved goodbye.
As soon as Shangguan Yi was out of sight, Lin Ze immediately released You Yiran’s hand and leapt back like a startled cat. He said solemnly, “Don’t misunderstand! Everything I just did was to reassure Aunt. I had no intention of taking advantage of you! I’m not that kind of guy!” This chapter was copied from novelping(.)com without permission.
“I didn’t tell you in advance, but wifey, you’re smart—you get it, right?”
You Yiran’s expression grew colder with every word. “If you ever do that again, you die.”
“I promise I won’t! Anyway, I’ll be heading back—”
“Stop right there!”
You Yiran called out, then added helplessly, “I know my aunt. Based on her personality, there’s a good chance she’ll sneak over to listen at the door in the middle of the night. If you sleep outside, she’ll notice something’s off.”
“You mean… we sleep together tonight? Awesome! I’ll go bathe right now!”
Lin Ze felt like happiness had come out of nowhere!
You Yiran’s cheeks flushed, and she clenched her teeth. “What are you bathing for?! You sleep on the inside and no funny business!”
The jade bed was huge—about 3 to 4 meters wide. With both of them sleeping at opposite ends, she could barely tolerate it.
Once Aunt was gone tomorrow, everything would go back to normal.
“Got it,” Lin Ze said with a grin.
He didn’t rush into bed. Instead, he took off his outer robe. Soon, only a pair of black boxers remained.
His body was strong and well-defined, smooth and fair, without a single flaw.
What a perfect physique…
You Yiran couldn’t help stealing another glance.
“Wifey, are you checking out my body?” Lin Ze teased as he noticed her gaze.
Flustered, You Yiran looked away and put on her Empress façade. “Why did you take off your clothes? Put them back on! Don’t you dare have any dirty thoughts!”
“But I’ve always liked sleeping naked,” Lin Ze said innocently.
“And wifey, what kind of ‘dirty thoughts’ do you mean? I don’t understand.”
“You… you…”
For a moment, You Yiran couldn’t even form a comeback.
Under the black veil, her snowy white neck flushed pink.
Seeing this, Lin Ze couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
So even the Empress knows how to blush…
Then again, she’s a woman before she’s an empress.
Smiling, Lin Ze climbed onto the bed and lay at the innermost corner.
You Yiran, utterly exasperated, removed her outer robe and changed into a thin white silk nightdress that hugged her perfect figure.
She also preferred to sleep naked…