Kapitel 20: Chapter 20: "My Lord, Please Be Gentle"
Lu Chengfeng had his own thoughts and plans, yet his face betrayed none of them. Just before stepping into the courtyard, he took a deep breath and allowed a faint smile to grace his lips.
"Husband, you're back!"
As he opened the gate, he saw Luo Suyi standing beneath the parasol tree in the courtyard, her figure adorned in a radiant red silk dress embroidered with lotus flowers. She looked even more stunning than the blossoms by the pond, her beauty dazzling and bright.
The joy in her smile when she saw him washed away some of the shadows and worries lingering in his heart.
"I'm back. Why aren't you resting inside?" he asked, his own smile becoming more genuine.
Luo Suyi lifted the edges of her dress slightly as she took a few quick steps forward, her cheeks carrying a rosy warmth. "I've been cooped up all day; it was getting stifling. Madam Wang mentioned the lotus flowers had bloomed in the courtyard, so I came out to see them. And...I thought you might be back soon, so..."
She trailed off, a shy sweetness coloring her words. Lu Chengfeng couldn't help but feel warmth blossom in his heart. "Oh? So you were waiting for your husband to come home?"
He deliberately emphasized the word "husband," watching as a blush bloomed across her flawless face. She seemed neither embarrassed nor annoyed, which only increased his happiness.
Looking at Luo Suyi, he stepped closer until they were almost touching, their breaths mingling, and he gently took her delicate hand in his.
"My dear wife, you're stunning today. The lotus flowers in this courtyard pale in comparison to you."
"Nonsense!" Luo Suyi, caught off guard as he held her hand, felt her heart skip a beat. Her cheeks turned a deeper shade of red, and she felt a warm, sweet feeling inside as she glanced up to see him looking at her intently, an unmistakable admiration in his eyes.
Their gazes met, and both felt a faint tremor pass between them.
Without words, Lu Chengfeng wrapped an arm around her slender waist, drawing her into his embrace. A gentle breeze wafted through, causing the lotus blossoms in the pond to sway, their light fragrance filling the air.
"Suyi, do you regret marrying me?"
"This life, this lifetime, I have no regrets."
One question spoken softly, one answer given earnestly. Any barriers left between this young couple seemed to dissolve as their hearts grew closer.
In the distance, two older maids caught sight of the scene and felt as if they were witnessing a scene from a painting—a handsome man, a beautiful woman, with lotus flowers and a serene pond. The beauty of it made them tread softly, fearful of disturbing the moment.
After a while, Lu Chengfeng noticed that Luo Suyi's hands had grown cold, and, seeing that the sky was beginning to dim, he suddenly called out, "Madam Wang, prepare red candles in my room."
Madam Wang chuckled as she replied, "Right away, Master!"
Luo Suyi's body stiffened, and a blush spread over her face. Even the delicate earlobes hidden beneath her hair turned crimson, her entire form trembling in his arms as if all strength had left her.
"My dear…" she murmured softly, realizing his intent. "Husband… please… don't say anything more."
Shy to the point of hiding her face against his chest, Luo Suyi felt her heart race uncontrollably. Lu Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh warmly.
"Your robes resemble the clouds, your beauty like a flower touched by dew."
"If not for seeing you atop Jade Mountain, we'd meet only beneath the moonlight of the Immortal's Terrace."
"With such a wife, what more could I ask for?"
"Marvelous! Truly marvelous!"
He lifted his beautiful wife into his arms, her charm and grace enchanting him, as he strode towards their bedroom.
Inside, the maids had already set up a bath and arranged the red candle holders. The bed was freshly made with the red silk quilt they'd used on their wedding night. Though it had been a hurried preparation, all the necessary items were already on hand, and the room soon exuded a warm, festive atmosphere.
As Lu Chengfeng carried Luo Suyi inside, he gave a simple command: "Keep supper warm. I'll call for it when we're ready."
The maids agreed cheerfully and left quickly, allowing a serene quiet to settle over the room.
Lu Chengfeng could feel Luo Suyi's breath becoming quicker in his embrace, her soft body tensing slightly.
"No need to be afraid, my dear," he whispered gently. "I'm here with you."
His soothing words helped her relax. After a few moments, she lifted her gaze, her eyes misted with tenderness.
"Husband, I… I only have you now. Don't… don't ever leave me."
Hearing this, Lu Chengfeng's heart softened. He held her tighter. "This life, this lifetime, I will never let you down."
Hearing this, Luo Suyi lifted her face and said, "Husband, may I help you bathe?"
For a moment, Lu Chengfeng was caught off guard, not expecting his shy wife to offer something so bold. But the thought of the two of them together in the warm water only ignited his heart further.
"Alright," he answered, his voice husky with anticipation, and he gently set her down.
Luo Suyi's legs nearly gave way beneath her, saved only by his steadying hold. After a brief pause, she turned away, slipping off her outer robe and then her silken undershirt, leaving only a thin, embroidered corset.
But the garment was delicate, barely covering her graceful curves, and the sight of her pale skin seemed to glow in the dim candlelight.
Lu Chengfeng's breathing grew heavier as he took in her beauty, his heart aflame with desire.
"My lord," she said, her voice laced with a coy sweetness as her gaze shimmered with longing.
Unable to restrain himself any longer, he let out a low growl, swiftly removing his own robes, and wrapped her in his arms
as he pressed her gently against the edge of the bath.
"My lord… please be gentle…"
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