Chapter 6: Sleeping TogetherJi Shuhuai did not want to drink the medicine Jiang Yiyue was feeding him.He wanted to avoid any impropriety.But… as Jiang Yiyue had said, "As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood."In the end, he opened his mouth and drank.Jiang Yiyue did not mock him. Instead, she asked, "Bitter, isn't it?"Ji Shuhuai did not answer.As she continued feeding him the medicine, Jiang Yiyue said, "I was so bitter earlier that I shivered."Ji Shuhuai took another sip.Jiang Yiyue went on, "My mouth is still full of bitterness now."Ji Shuhuai glanced up at her.Jiang Yiyue added, "If only we had some preserved fruit or winter melon candy."Jiang Yiyue chattered on, while Ji Shuhuai drank the medicine without saying a word.After resting for a while, Auntie Qi brought over the meal.A bowl of vegetable porridge and a serving of steamed egg custard.Perfect for a patient.Jiang Yiyue picked up her chopsticks and started eating.Ji Shuhuai could only watch, seemingly unable to believe that Jiang Yiyue was eating just like that."Don't worry, once I'm full and have some strength, I'll feed you," Jiang Yiyue explained her reasoning.Upon hearing this, Ji Shuhuai turned his handsome face to the side.Jiang Yiyue buried her head in her meal, eating nonstop.Soon, she had eaten her fill.Her body and mind felt at ease.She had regained her strength.After catching her breath, she picked up Ji Shuhuai's portion and said, "Young Master Ji, I'll feed you."Ji Shuhuai turned his head back.Jiang Yiyue scooped a spoonful of steamed egg custard and brought it to Ji Shuhuai's lips.Ji Shuhuai reluctantly took a bite, his sword-like eyebrows immediately furrowing as if he were holding something back."What's wrong?" Jiang Yiyue asked, puzzled.Ji Shuhuai glared at her fiercely."Say something," Jiang Yiyue urged. She wasn't a mind reader, after all."It's hot," Ji Shuhuai gritted out through clenched teeth."Ah… I'm sorry, this is my first time feeding someone," Jiang Yiyue said with utmost sincerity.Ji Shuhuai did not press the matter further.This time, Jiang Yiyue paid attention to the temperature of the food.Ji Shuhuai finished his meal smoothly, and the medicine began to take effect.He lay back down.Before long, he fell asleep.In his drowsy state, a sharp pain shot through his wound.He slowly opened his eyes.In the dim light, he saw Jiang Yiyue half-sprawled on top of him.He had slept alone since childhood.This was the first time he had shared a bed with someone else.And with a young woman, no less.He repeatedly reminded himself that necessity overrides propriety and that he shouldn't be rigid.But Jiang Yiyue now… He took a deep breath and tried to push her away.Unfortunately, his arms lacked the strength.He could only wriggle his body, trying to distance himself from Jiang Yiyue.Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, Jiang Yiyue followed him.Weren't young women supposed to be dignified and gentle?What part of Jiang Yiyue was dignified or gentle?Unable to push her away, he could only continue wriggling to the side.But no matter how much he wriggled away,she followed him inch by inch.He wriggled another inch.She followed another inch.…He was truly at a loss and called out, "Jiang Yiyue."Jiang Yiyue showed no reaction at all.Ji Shuhuai's fingers happened to brush against Jiang Yiyue's arm, and he pinched her hard."Ah!" Jiang Yiyue jolted awake from the pain.When investigating cases, Ji Shuhuai would use all kinds of methods to uncover the truth.Outside of investigations, this was the first time he had resorted to such a petty move against someone, and he immediately felt guilty.Jiang Yiyue opened her bleary, wide eyes and called out, "Young Master Ji."Ji Shuhuai cleared his throat softly and replied, "Hmm.""Why aren't you asleep yet?" Jiang Yiyue rubbed her arm but didn't dwell on it."You… you're pressing on, pressing on my wound," Ji Shuhuai stammered out.Jiang Yiyue let out an "ah," looking down to see her own body pressed tightly against Ji Shuhuai.This was really not appropriate.She quickly retreated to the edge of the bed.Pulling the pillow from under her head, she hugged it to her chest and hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Young Master Ji."I'm not a steady sleeper."I'm really sorry."I'll hold the pillow."If I hold the pillow while sleeping, I'll be steadier."Don't worry, you can sleep peacefully."Before Ji Shuhuai could say anything, Jiang Yiyue, who had just sincerely apologized, immediately closed her eyes.And fell asleep.She fell asleep that quickly?It was simply unbelievable.But once he was awake, he found it hard to fall back asleep.His mind was filled with all sorts of clues, characters, and relationships from this investigation.They swirled in his thoughts until the eastern sky began to lighten, and he finally fell asleep again.When he woke, the sky was already bright.Jiang Yiyue was no longer beside him.Where was she?Curious, he heard voices outside."Lady Jiang, you're so pretty," said a soft, childlike voice."Oh, little one, you have such good taste. I really am pretty," Jiang Yiyue replied.So narcissistic?Ji Shuhuai's lips twitched."How did you get so pretty?""Maybe the heavens favor me.""Don't the heavens favor me?""Of course they do.""Then why am I not pretty?""Who says you're not pretty?""Lots of people.""Don't believe them! Study hard, be a good person, and the heavens will favor you even more, and you'll become even prettier.""Really?""Really.""Hehe.""Lady Jiang really knows how to cheer up children.""I'm not just cheering them up; I mean every word.""Lady Jiang is not only beautiful but also kind-hearted.""…"The voices of the child, Jiang Yiyue, and the adults alternated outside.It was clear that Jiang Yiyue had already blended in with everyone here.Ji Shuhuai continued listening, trying to gather some information.Just then, Jiang Yiyue pushed the door open and came in.Seeing Ji Shuhuai awake, Jiang Yiyue's face lit up with a smile. "You're awake."Ji Shuhuai propped himself up with his left hand, trying to sit up."Be careful." Jiang Yiyue hurried forward to support him.Leaning on her strength, Ji Shuhuai sat up against the wall, his furrowed brow gradually smoothing out.Like a rippled lake returning to calm.Calm and serene.Calm and profound.So calm it was hard to look away.He was truly handsome.Jiang Yiyue stared, mesmerized."What are you looking at?" Ji Shuhuai asked."At you," Jiang Yiyue blurted out.Ji Shuhuai was taken aback.Realizing her impropriety, Jiang Yiyue quickly explained, "Auntie Qi's medicine is really effective."I was able to get out of bed and walk this morning."You look much better too."Don't you feel it?"Ji Shuhuai's expression softened slightly.Seeing this, Jiang Yiyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.Once they returned to the capital, she would need to rely on Ji Shuhuai to turn things around, so she had to get along well with him.She smiled and asked, "Young Master Ji, you must be hungry. I'll go get you some breakfast."Ji Shuhuai was indeed hungry.Jiang Yiyue soon returned with a tray.First, she let Ji Shuhuai rinse his mouth with tea, then she fed him breakfast."Lady Jiang, Lady Jiang." Two children had somehow appeared at the doorway.Jiang Yiyue and Ji Shuhuai turned to look.Jiang Yiyue smiled and called out, "Xiaohua, Xiaoshu.""Lady Jiang, is he your husband?" Xiaohua asked.Jiang Yiyue glanced at Ji Shuhuai and nodded, "Mm.""Your husband is handsome, just as good-looking as you," Xiaowu said."Thank you for the compliment," Jiang Yiyue replied, her voice softening sweetly.Xiaoshu giggled.Xiaohua looked at Jiang Yiyue and asked, "Mrs. Jiang, will you also have children for your husband?""Cough, cough, cough!" Ji Shuhuai choked abruptly.

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