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The delicate red lanterns crackled softly in the candlelight, but they could not compete with Lu Zhi's heart, which pounded like a drum at that moment.
A gentle hand lifted her chin, and a tall figure stood by the bed, back turned to the flickering flames, like a great umbrella that enveloped her in shadow.
Her forced gaze met his face. He wore a bright red wedding robe, which, compared to his casual attire from that day, exuded a deliberate air of gallantry. The masculine scent surrounding him was both unfamiliar and intense.
The hand resting on her chin seemed to carry a burning warmth, making her acutely aware of her flushed cheeks without needing a mirror.
"Ah Zhi!" Liu Bang called her name, a mischievous smile dancing in his eyes. "Are you afraid?"
"Of course I am!"
She lifted her head, meeting his gaze with intensity. "Which newlywed woman isn't flustered on her wedding day? My entire life will now depend on you; how could I not be afraid? How do I know what kind of man you are?"
"You little girl!"
He gently pinched her cheek, his laughter unlike any other nobleman she knew, carrying an audacious charm. "I am your husband, so naturally, I am the one who will treat you the best in this world!" As he spoke, his hand slid down from her chin to her waist. With a loosened belt, his fingers glided like a serpent over her fragrant shoulder, causing the red wedding robe to fall away.
Her body stiffened as she recalled the embarrassing words her mother had whispered to her before she left home. Flustered and caught off guard, she seized his hand. "I... I..."
A glint of mischief flashed in Liu Bang's eyes before he released her hand with a teasing smile. "So it turns out my wife likes to take the initiative!"
"You..." Lu Zhi felt both shy and angry. She shot him an exasperated glare but was met with the bright intensity of his gaze that made her feel vulnerable. She could only turn away and scold him softly: "You rogue!"
Unbeknownst to her, in that moment of anger and poutiness, illuminated by the soft glow of the red candles, she appeared breathtakingly beautiful.
The string of red agate hairpins at her temples sparkled as she turned her head, enhancing the artistry of her brows and eyes, making her look exquisitely charming.
"Isn't he just a rogue!" Liu Bang thought, his heart racing as he suddenly lunged forward, pinning her beneath him. "If it weren't for my roguish ways, how could I have married such a beautiful woman today?"
That night, in the warm tent of the hibiscus, the air was thick with the scent of water and incense.
Lu Zhi's body felt as soft as a small wave. In a daze, Liu Bang's hands drifted like the wind, caressing her sides, embracing her as they crashed against the rocky shore, tumbling and swirling, splashing everywhere...
The silk beneath her turned a delicate red. From that night on, her body and heart bore the mark of this man named Liu Bang, and within her soul, a quiet joy began to blossom.
She thought to herself that she had indeed fallen for this man who was seven parts domineering and three parts roguish.
The next morning, when Lu Zhi awoke, she found the warmth beside her had vanished. The first thing she noticed was the scattered pieces of red silk and jade on the floor, which made her blush as memories of last night flooded back.
Suppressing the soreness in her body, she got up to change her clothes and prepared to head to the kitchen to make breakfast.
However, as soon as she stepped through the kitchen door, she found a thin, dark-skinned little boy sitting by the stove. Upon seeing Lu Zhi, he quickly stood up, lowering his head shyly and calling out, "Mother!"
"You must be... Liu Fei!" Lu Zhi's voice suddenly faltered.
Before their marriage, her parents had informed her that Liu Bang had a son from a previous relationship named Liu Fei.
At that time, she felt quite displeased. She had already felt some resentment in marrying a man fifteen years older than herself.
Moreover, now she was expected to be a mother upon entering the the Liu Family?
Yet at this moment, as she looked into the cautious eyes of this dark little boy—eyes strikingly similar to Liu Bang's—her heart inexplicably softened.
"Father went to Yamen and before leaving, he instructed Fei'er to boil some hot water for Mother to wash up! Father said that Mother loves cleanliness, and from now on, Fei'er should help her more at home and listen to her..." Liu Fei spoke while occasionally glancing at Lu Zhi's expression, afraid that he might say something inappropriate that would anger his new mother.
Lu Zhi felt a warmth in her heart; it was surprising that he could be so considerate at times.
Even before stepping out, he remembered to ask his son to prepare some water for himself. However...
She glanced at the kitchen, which was clearly not used often. Although there were signs of a hasty cleanup on the stove, it was still not tidy enough in her eyes.
The jar of salt was covered with a thin layer of dust, indicating that no meals had been cooked for quite some time. One could imagine what kind of life Liu Bang and his son had been leading over the years.
"Thank you for your hard work, Fei'er!" Lu Zhi smiled as she stepped forward and gently patted Liu Fei's head, secretly feeling a sense of determination rising within her.
From today onward, she would be the mistress of this home, and she would create a warm environment for these two men.
As she thought about this, she clenched her fist quietly.
Thus, the legitimate daughter of the Lu family washed her hands clean, prepared breakfast, washed the dishes, did the laundry, swept the house, dusted off surfaces, and cleared away the dead branches and weeds in the yard. When the sun was high in the sky and she heard someone gently push open their courtyard door, she took Liu Fei's hand and stood by the door with a charming smile, her usual elegant fragrance replaced by the scent of smoke from cooking: "Husband, you’re back!"
Liu Bang looked in astonishment at this little house he had lived in for many years; it was now bright and clean, making him almost unable to believe his eyes.
The surprise in his gaze became Lu Zhi's most treasured encouragement for life!
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