Today, Qi Rong was assigned to gather celestial herbs, while Yu Chunmiao decided to dry the herbs before brewing Xian Cao Mi. The fresh Tai Lu looked unappetizing and had a grassy scent.
Qi Yuan had sawed yesterday's willow wood into planks and was drying them in a shady spot. He took up the chopper and began chopping firewood.
Chen Ruolan continued sewing a Menstrual Belt for Yu Chunmiao inside the house, eagerly anticipating her daughter-in-law's early union with her son. Each stitch was filled with hope.
Yu Chunmiao was troubled by the piece of Blue Floral Cotton Fabric in front of her. She wasn't accustomed to the ancient style of undergarments; they felt loose and saggy, almost as if she weren't wearing anything at all. The color seemed unsuitable for making underwear. What if Qi Chong saw her wearing it? That would be so embarrassing. Moreover, if she made Triangle Underwear, it would be difficult to hang them out in the yard.
Qi Rong was still young, so it didn’t matter much, but Qi Yuan was definitely a grown man. When it came to such private matters, she could let loose behind closed doors, but being seen by everyone would be too awkward.
After careful consideration, she took the scissors and began snipping at the fabric.
Chen Ruolan watched as she cut the cloth into two square pieces. A bellyband? Too short. Underwear? Too small. Just as she was about to ask what Yu Chunmiao intended to make, Yu Chunmiao dashed out of the house with a piece of Cotton Thread.
Well, this daughter-in-law certainly had plenty of ideas; let her be.
Yu Chunmiao entered Qi Chong's room, where he was busy waxing Gong Xian's bow.
"Qi Chong, stand up," she said.
Qi Chong set down his bow and stood up to ask, "What’s wrong?"
Yu Chunmiao used the Cotton Thread to measure his waist, but with his clothes and belt on, it wasn’t an accurate fit.
"Just loosen your top," Yu Chunmiao suggested without any hint of embarrassment.
Qi Chong guessed she wanted to make him some clothes. "Yu Chunmiao, I have plenty of clothes; you don’t need to make me any. Besides, I can’t wear the fabric you bought for me."
Yu Chunmiao pouted playfully, "It’s not for clothes; just loosen it!"
Qi Chong found himself unable to resist her charming demeanor and silently loosened his belt. The fabric of his top fell away, revealing his muscular chest and waist.
Yu Chunmiao’s face flushed with embarrassment as she wrapped her arms around his waist and used the Cotton Thread to measure him.
They were close together; her soft breaths brushed against his sun-kissed skin as her fingers lightly grazed his lower back. The man’s body tensed for a moment; thoughts raced through his mind countless times in just two seconds. At some point, his ears turned red. Qi Chong swallowed hard several times as his heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.
Yu Chunmiao casually tied a knot with the Cotton Thread.
Feeling slightly shy about her next request, she stole a glance at him and timidly said, "I’d like to measure your thigh circumference?"
"What's a thigh circumference?" Qi Chong asked hoarsely.
Yu Chunmiao pointed to the top of his thigh and said, "This."
Just the thought of it made Qi Chong unable to suppress the chaotic desire surging within him. An unusual impulse flowed from his heart, gathering in his lower abdomen, forming an overwhelming sensation.
He quickly turned around, hurriedly putting on his clothes and fastening his belt.
Yu Chunmiao assumed he was either unwilling or shy. She reached out with her small finger and poked his back gently, saying cautiously, "I just want to measure one leg, please."
Busy trying to conceal the sudden awkwardness of his body, Qi Chong dared not turn around. He reached his hand back and said, "I'll do it myself."
Although he didn't know what she intended to do, he was willing to cooperate. However, this intimate physical contact was difficult for her to manage at the moment, leaving him feeling uncomfortable.
For a brief moment, Qi Chong felt that Yu Chunmiao was deliberately teasing him, taking advantage of the fact that she couldn't fully engage with him right now.
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