Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Until Xia Muxin let out a series of cries, he finally released her, beginning the most primal rhythm.
That night, Xia Muxin gained a new understanding of married life. Although she had seen some filthy images online, experiencing it with her husband was entirely different. Shen Muhan took her repeatedly until the early hours of the morning, yet he remained tireless. It was only when Xia Muxin, with tearful eyes, begged for mercy that he turned over, held her to wash up, and when he returned with her in his arms, she had already fallen asleep.
He lovingly caressed her hair, his gaze filled with deep affection. In the candlelight, he noticed the countless marks on her body, feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
In this lifetime, having Xia Muxin was enough...
When Xia Muxin woke up, she had no idea what time it was; she only knew that sunlight was streaming through the window onto the table beside her. Shen Muhan was no longer there. Suddenly, she flipped over and sat up in alarm, slapping her forehead in frustration.
"Oh... NO! Today is the grand opening of the supermarket. Shen Muhan, I won't let this go!"
After cursing under her breath, she hurriedly began to get dressed. However, in her excitement and haste, she ended up taking more than a quarter of an hour before finally stepping out of the room.
"Lady Shen, breakfast is ready downstairs. You can take your time."
A young servant stood at the staircase with a towel draped over his shoulder. Upon seeing Xia Muxin emerge from her room with sleepy eyes, he brightened up and respectfully greeted her.
As he spoke, Xia Muxin's stomach conveniently growled in response. With no other choice, she grabbed a quick bite before leaving the restaurant.
"Your Highness, please."
Outside the restaurant, Ming Qi sat on horseback, resting his chin on his hand as he struggled to maintain his balance. When he saw Xia Muxin come out, his face lit up with joy. He dismounted and beckoned for her to get into the carriage.
Xia Muxin raised an eyebrow, a faint blush unexpectedly creeping onto her face. Was Shen Muhan deliberately trying to let the whole world know what they had done last night?
Whether it was the attendant or Ming Qi, they were both anxiously waiting at the door, counting the minutes.
At this thought, a strong urge to dig a hole and hide surged within her, but she didn’t want to delay any longer. She quickly entered the carriage and asked Ming Qi, “Have you been waiting long?”
Um...
A hint of embarrassment crossed Ming Qi's face, even a bitter smile formed, while inwardly he lamented: Young Mistress, it has only been two hours.
Of course, he respectfully replied, “No, I just arrived as well.”
Seeing him hesitate for so long before answering, Xia Muxin didn’t need to think hard to know he was lying. However, looking at the blazing sun overhead, she felt a wave of despair; it was already past noon...
“What’s going on here?”
The tavern wasn’t far from the market. It took just a moment to rush there in the horse-drawn carriage. Before Xia Muxin could even step down from the carriage, she was startled by the scene before her and couldn’t help but exclaim.
“The Master’s Master is doing much better now. You should have seen it two hours ago; that line stretched from one end of the street to the other! This place has been filled more than four times already...”
It was the first time Ming Qi had seen Xia Muxin speechless. He twitched his mouth and rubbed the back of his head. No wonder the Master wanted him to wait; he probably wanted her to arrive later to avoid tiring her out.
After hearing Ming Qi’s words, Xia Muxin’s mind sparkled with golden possibilities. How much silver would they earn today...
She realized that at this moment, even if she got off the carriage, she wouldn't be able to squeeze into the crowd. After a pause, she spoke up:
"Ming Qi, park the carriage over there to avoid blocking the way."
There were a few large trees across the street that would provide shade, and it should be much cooler than here. She planned to sit in the carriage and observe.
Ming Qi couldn't guess her thoughts; he simply acknowledged her request and drove the carriage to the shade of the tree.
"You can go ahead and do your thing. I can manage on my own."
Xia Muxin naturally didn't want to waste his time. As soon as the carriage stopped, she tactfully said this, though she felt a bit embarrassed—perhaps it was more shyness.
If he were to tell Ming Yi and the other brothers that she had slept in so late today, how could she continue to be their leader?
If it were any other day, it wouldn't matter, but today was the opening day of the supermarket. Who didn't know that Xia Muxin was obsessed with money?
Ming Qi didn't say anything further and left according to Xia Muxin's words. However, as soon as he turned around, he darted up into the tree beside the carriage. His responsibility today was to ensure his mistress's safety; if anything happened here, not even his life would be enough to compensate. Even if his mistress didn't say anything, he would hide away to avoid gossip.
Moreover, that leader's jealousy was far more formidable than his martial skills—it could drown hundreds of people. He certainly didn't want to provoke that wrath.
Once Ming Qi left, Xia Muxin let out a sigh of relief and sat cross-legged in the carriage. The curtain had already been drawn, and with one hand supporting her chin and the other stroking the brown mane of the horse, she mumbled something under her breath until she suddenly realized there was a pile of brown hair on the ground. She jolted upright and looked at the sky—oh no, the sun had already set.
Suddenly aware of a pair of resentful yet furious eyes glaring at her, Xia Muxin furrowed her brows and lifted her gaze. Upon seeing where those eyes came from—the horse right in front of her—she realized what she had done and quickly waved at it with a flattering smile:
"I'm sorry, Brown Mane! I'll make sure to give you some nutritious treats later so your coat grows back quickly and looks shiny!"
She didn't actually know the name of the horse; seeing it was brown, she just casually named it. She realized she had indeed gone a bit overboard, as the thick layer of fur on the horse's back was now quite sparse.
The horse raised its head and let out a snort, turning away and no longer looking at Xia Muxin.
Xia Muxin twitched her mouth and jumped down from the carriage, heading straight for the supermarket. At that moment, there were no customers at the entrance; a few staff members were standing outside, chatting and laughing while leaning against the wall. When they saw Xia Muxin rushing over, their eyes lit up with smiles, and they greeted her warmly.
Since most of them were older than her, Xia Muxin had already made it clear that they shouldn't be too formal or act like the ladies of wealthy families who bow and curtsy. She wasn't used to that.
Everyone was quite pleased with her casual demeanor, which made them more attentive in their work.
"How could you be so foolish? You just sat in the carriage all afternoon and offended the horse."
After exchanging greetings, Xia Muxin walked into the supermarket. Inside, there weren't many people left; a few customers were still selecting items while male staff members were restocking shelves. Looking at the empty shelves and various bins, Xia Muxin realized how busy business had been today. She nodded to each of them, but before she could ask about Shen Muhan's whereabouts, his helpless voice reached her. Xia Muxin's cheeks flushed as she looked at Shen Muhan approaching her, inwardly grumbling: Does he have x-ray vision or something?
Besides stroking Brown Mane, she hadn’t been distracted at all, and she hadn’t seen him come out all afternoon.
"Here, this is today's sales report. I've reserved a few tables at the restaurant next door; everyone has been working hard lately, so it's time for a treat."
Shen Muhan came closer and placed a thick ledger into Xia Muxin's hands while also taking her hand to lead her inside as he explained.
Xia Muxin held the hefty ledger in her palm; it was thick and heavy. However, she didn’t overlook Shen Muhan’s words and immediately replied:
"Of course! We should have treated everyone to a big meal long ago; unfortunately, we've been too busy lately."
Knowing she was quick with numbers, Shen Muhan guided her to sit on a chair inside the counter and handed her another ledger while saying:
"This is your area of expertise."
Xia Muxin took the notebook and began to flip through it, comparing it with the accounts that Shen Muhan had given her. In just half an hour, she had already reconciled all the data.
Seeing his satisfied nod, Shen Muhan smiled slightly. The goods were nearly loaded, so he called everyone to close the supermarket doors before heading off to eat.
At that moment, Xia Muxin showed no signs of shyness or restraint. She chatted and laughed freely with everyone, even enjoying a couple of small cups of light wine at the dining table. By the time everyone finished eating and was ready to leave, she had already fallen asleep with her head resting on the table.
Yan Zhouwan and Shen Muqing saw off the group and then noticed Shen Muhan carrying Xia Muxin out of the restaurant. He turned to them and said:
"You two can walk back; I'll let your sister-in-law sleep in the carriage."
Without waiting for Shen Muqing to protest, he strode away with Xia Muxin in his arms.
Shen Muqing gritted his teeth in anger. They had both worked from dawn until dusk without even having lunch, while he thought he could take advantage of having a wife.
However, Yan Zhouwan understood that he was giving them time alone together. The bustling market at dusk was filled with lively shouts from vendors. She had often fantasized about living such a warm and ordinary life with someone she loved.
Suddenly meeting Shen Muqing's deep gaze startled her, and she softly said:
"Let's go."
- End of Chapter -
Comment 0 Comment Count