Chapter 363 - 362: Heartbeat

Chapter 363: Chapter 362: Heartbeat

Yunluo was caught off guard for a moment, and her chin knocked against Mu Lianxiao’s chest.

She raised her eyes to look at Mu Lianxiao, the two were so close that even in the dark of night, Yunluo could still see his eyes clearly.

The deep eyes reflected her image clearly.

Yunluo’s heart was pounding, she pressed her lips together and didn’t reply.

Mu Lianxiao’s fingers brushed through her soft long hair, slowly moving down from the top, stopping at the back of Yunluo’s neck, gently massaging her.

He squinted his eyes and asked again, "Yunluo, what did you just call me?"

His voice was hoarse, his breath brushing against Yunluo’s forehead, making her instinctively shrink her neck, "Princely Heir?"

Mu Lianxiao’s fingertips paused, looking at Yunluo, and he fell silent.

Yunluo pouted, acting spoiled, "Didn’t you say you’re not ignoring me? Didn’t you say you’re not angry?"

Mu Lianxiao saw her look so aggrieved, and couldn’t bear to bully her, reached out and pinched her cheek, "Don’t change the subject."

Yunluo giggled, "Ah Shao? Brother Xiao?"

Mu Lianxiao tightened his grip around her waist.

She was being very obedient at this moment, her soft and sweet voice, with her apricot eyes curved, sparkling like water.

Mu Lianxiao’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his whole heart burning as if ignited, with a pull of his fingers, the belt of Yunluo’s inner robe loosened.

This time, Yunluo didn’t stop him.

She knew she had made a mistake, and dared not mention anything in protest, allowing Mu Lianxiao to flip her beneath him.

Mu Lianxiao had held back for over half a month, and her coaxing had made his bones soft, so he wouldn’t easily let Yunluo off.

In matters of the bed, Yunluo was never a match for Mu Lianxiao; even before the real action, she was already defenseless.

Soft moans escaped her lips, as Yunluo half-opened her eyes to look at him, tears brimming in her eyes, appearing pitiful.

Even looking so pitiful, yet he still teased her!

Just because she had laughed at him earlier, how could he be so petty and mean-spirited!

Yunluo couldn’t help but bite Mu Lianxiao’s shoulder with her tiny teeth.

Mu Lianxiao frowned slightly; this time, Yunluo didn’t hold back, she must have bitten through his skin.

It seemed she was genuinely angry.

Even her angry appearance was so captivating.

Mu Lianxiao’s eyes were deep, as he leaned down to kiss her cherry lips, slowly merging Yunluo into his embrace.

Yunluo almost burst into tears immediately, sobbing, as they moved in rhythm together...

When she opened her eyes, it was still pitch black outside.

Mu Lianxiao was still by her side, clearly indicating it wasn’t yet time for his usual practice.

Yunluo moved slightly, her whole body aching, glaring fiercely at the instigator.

In the past, she always relied on Mu Lianxiao’s restraint, but today, with his high spirits, he wouldn’t let her off no matter how she pleaded, leaving her memory nearly blank halfway through.

She could vaguely recall moving between heaven and earth multiple times, with Mu Lianxiao coaxing her repeatedly, growing bolder and bolder amid her intermittent cries of "Brother Xiao."

Recalling those blush-worthy moments, Yunluo couldn’t help but want to give Mu Lianxiao a fierce pinch on the waist.

Just as she placed her small hand on his waist, Mu Lianxiao suddenly awoke.

Wrapping her soft hand in his, Mu Lianxiao smiled, "Awake?"

Yunluo’s heart skipped a beat, she wanted to turn over and pretend to sleep, but as soon as she moved, the weakness and powerlessness in her legs spread throughout her body.

Mu Lianxiao couldn’t help but chuckle.

The light laughter was so clear in the quiet night, causing Yunluo to shiver all over.

The satisfied man was refreshed, and she couldn’t even manage a threatening glare.

Yunluo’s little temper flared, she clung to Mu Lianxiao’s embrace and brought up past grievances, "You haven’t said, how do you know about matters of a woman?"

Mu Lianxiao refused to answer, changing the subject.

Yunluo insisted, the tables turned, earlier Mu Lianxiao pressured her, now she wouldn’t let him off easily either.

Mu Lianxiao had no choice but to awkwardly explain, "I heard people mention it in the barracks."

Yunluo looked suspiciously at Mu Lianxiao.

She knew those men in the barracks were unscrupulous, saying all sorts of things.

But would they really be so idle?

Though Yang Qian didn’t believe, seeing Mu Lianxiao’s mood darken, she dared not challenge further, muttering, "Tired and sleepy," she closed her eyes.

Mu Lianxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, carefully tucking in the blanket.

It wasn’t from the barracks he heard; it was Yun Qi who told him.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Yun Qi was on duty, beaming with a happiness that almost engraved the words "blissfully satisfied" on his face.

Jiuxi openly asked him, and Yun Qi giggled and said he had hung up a courtyard full of lanterns, surprising Jin Ling so much that she cried.

Jiuxi, young and ignorant of romance, tilted his head pondering "why did the wife cry but Yun Qi was happy instead."

Of course Yun Qi was pleased, Jin Ling, gentle and soft-natured, treated him well, yet never voiced her emotions, but the night before she tearfully confessed, saying she "liked him" and "was glad to marry him," which made Yun Qi feel like he was walking on air.

Yun Qi didn’t just revel in his own joy; he eagerly inquired Mu Lianxiao if Yunluo was satisfied with the lanterns and private room from the day before.

Mu Lianxiao rewarded him with a few silver ingots.

Having given the reward was a sign of satisfaction, just as Yun Qi was about to put away the silver ingots, he noticed no smile on Mu Lianxiao’s face, and his heart skipped a beat.

Yun Qi secretly observed Mu Lianxiao for most of the day, then realized.

The expression on his master’s face was exactly like his own a few months ago when Jin Ling was first with child.

Could the Madam be expecting?

If the Madam were truly expecting, the mansion would have been bustling by now.

Yun Qi pondered over it, finally understanding, and brazenly explained everything to Mu Lianxiao, not caring about his reaction, before turning to flee.

Mu Lianxiao was left stunned, watching as Yun Qi disappeared, torn between anger and amusement.

Such an embarrassing situation, Mu Lianxiao certainly wouldn’t share with Yunluo.

No way he would speak of it.

With the departure date approaching, all preparations were orderly, leaving Yunluo with unexpected free time.

Madam Wu had sent an invitation to the palace, and the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion and the Pingyang Marquis Mansion’s marriage alliance was more or less settled, the two families discussing selecting a good date for the engagement.

The day before departure, Yunluo visited the Du Family once more.

Old Mrs. Xia and Mrs. Zhen were reluctant to let her go, holding her tightly and giving her numerous reminders. Knowing she was traveling light, they didn’t ask Yunluo to bring anything for the main house, only entrusting her with two family letters.

Yunluo glanced at the inscriptions on the envelopes; one was written in Lianfu Garden, the other by Du Yunhu.

She handed the letters to Jin Rui for safekeeping.

After bidding farewell to her family, Yunluo boarded the carriage to return.

Liao hurried over, passing a small exquisite brocade box through the curtain window, "Yunluo, tell him not to worry about the family."

Yunluo was momentarily stunned, opening the brocade box to find a piece of green jade, and instantly understood.

"Fourth Aunt, I will deliver this brocade box to him," Yunluo said.

Liao pursed her lips and nodded solemnly.