Of course, she couldn’t express these thoughts to her father and mother, because they were her feelings, not facts. Moreover, if her mother heard them, she wouldn’t allow her to leave the room. How could she learn from Nanny Xi?
When they had set off in the morning, Dou Momo and Huan Qiu couldn’t fit in the horse carriage, so they had gone to the Bafu Dim Sum Shop and waited to catch the carriage delivering dim sum to the mansion. Therefore, on the return journey, she lifted a small corner of the curtain of the carriage, keenly observing the changes in the scenery and keeping an eye out for other passing carriages so they could meet up with Huan Qiu on the way.
The beginning of summer was a time for crops to grow abundantly. The wheat in the fields stretched its leaves to their fullest, eagerly absorbing sunlight and dew. Viewed under the vibrant morning sunlight, the vast peaceful green fields seemed endless. The warm breeze washed over the green carpet of crops, carrying with it a dollop of fresh air laced with the earthy smell of the soil, opening up all her pores in profound satisfaction.
The sun was already high in the sky. Numerous peasants, having done their early chores, were returning home with their hoes on their shoulders, baskets on one hip, and children on their back. They all respectfully stepped aside upon hearing the sound of the hoofbeats, bowing their heads to avoid eye contact. Fei’er, engrossed in the scenery along the way, arrived back in the Capital City quickly, just in time to see Zhang Biaotou’s horse carriage approach.
Zhang Bo quickly halted his carriage and stopped Zhang Biaotou’s carriage inviting Huan Qiu to accompany the Second Miss.
Huan Qiu, being practical, didn’t hesitate when she heard the order. She took a seat next to Zhang Bo on the coachman’s bench and joined them for their return into the city...
Cai Wei and Nangong Yi only rose from bed at noon. Nangong Yi had water brought in and placed outside the tent, planning to bathe with her, but she ousted him before he could say anything.
Thinking she was being temperamental, he had no choice but to wash himself. After washing, he took a clean, damp handkerchief, planning to help wipe down her body, only to find that she was already sitting there, clean and refreshed.
Not only this, but she had changed her clothes, redone her hair, and even reheated the dishes on the table.
Nangong Yi was taken aback for a moment before he suddenly remembered her identity as the heiress of Fu You Island and couldn’t help but break into laughter, striding over to her.
"Such a feast, thank you for your efforts, Madam."
He flicked at the hem of his robe as he sat down on the chair, his posture upright, his spirits high, and a deep smile in his eyes as they met hers.
This type of smile easily reminded her of the indecent acts they had just performed. Cai Wei felt a rush of embarrassment, her face flushing hot as ’whoosh’, the burning sensation spread across her cheeks.
Her tone was not pleasant, as if she was irritated by his inscrutable smile, or annoyed at her own weakness for him. She should’ve made him practice abstinence—that should teach him a lesson!
Seeing her upset, Nangong Yi indulgently smiled, picked up his chopsticks, carefully removed a bone from a piece of fish, and placed the de-boned fish on her plate.
"I apologize for my behavior on the couch this morning. It was my fault for taking advantage of you. However, I have to thank my wife for her understanding. I have finally learned the difference between a man and a woman!"
He spoke seriously, his face devoid of any hint of embarrassment, as if he wasn’t the one with a wolf-like stare touching and fondling her curiously just a moment ago!
Cai Wei gritted her teeth, "Don’t bring up what happened earlier!"
With good-natured compliance, he resumed eating with poise and elegance, reconvening his typical languid and aristocratic demeanor.