Chapter Nine, Sweet and Cloying.

After Qin Jian left, I didn't continue shopping. I know everything about the fish in the pond of the Qin Mansion, even the ones that are about to lay eggs. What else is there to see? When I returned to my room, I started picking out clothes. Because I have too many clothes, there is a room next to my dormitory specifically for storing my clothes. There are four large cabinets there, arranged according to the seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

So it turns out it's the gentleman. I swayed gracefully and charmingly walked towards him.

Madam, later on, Taohong will take you around, and I will come back to accompany you tonight. Qin Jian's words of coming back to accompany me tonight were both gentle and ambiguous, making me daydream and blush. We are married now, and this guy has become much sweeter. Not only is he not as mean and sarcastic as before, but he also acts as if he is deeply in love. It makes it difficult for me to give him a hard time anymore, otherwise, I would appear petty.

After my mother passed away, my grandfather became even more sympathetic towards me. This grandfather of mine is no ordinary person, so even here in the capital, I can still command respect and influence. Even the current prime minister, Gongsun Hao, must give me some face and show me some respect, let alone the Qin family. I pouted with some lingering anger, after all, my long-awaited wedding night was being ignored like this.

Little Ye, you naughty, did you eavesdrop on our conversation last night? Although San Shao said so last night, even saying that he couldn't resist me, I can't just follow his lead, let's forget about it. I picked a red dress from Little Ye's hands, to be precise, it was a red chiffon dress. Qin Jian, let's see how you can escape from my grasp tonight?

Qin Jian's parents also live in the old Qin family mansion. They said the journey was too far for me, their daughter-in-law, to visit, but can we really consider the distance between the two mansions as a long journey? It's better not to visit, at least it's one less thing to worry about. However, I can't help but feel that they don't like me, which makes me a little sad.

"Am I afraid of waking you up? Look at what I bought for you," Qin Jian said softly, as if performing a magic trick, he gave me a pearl hairpin. I can say with certainty that none of my hairpins are as simple and unrefined as this one, it is clearly a cheap item bought from a street vendor."

Glancing back, I saw the small peach blossoms with their big mouths wide open. Satisfied, I returned to my dormitory, swaying in the wind like a willow. The sun had just set, and I, Xiaoye, prepared to bathe in fragrant soup. I even asked Xiaoye to add more flower petals and fragrant powder, making myself smell good. Now, won't Qin Jian be completely enchanted?

But because of the accumulated social connections and reputation over the years, the Qin family is still a prominent family in the Western Capital. Otherwise, I wouldn't say that we are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. But what's regrettable is that he got drunk on our wedding night.

Why didn't you wake me up when you got up? When we got closer, I harshly pinched his waist with my hand. He winced in pain and his face twitched, but he managed to force a smile.

After taking a bath, with the fragrance of flowers filling the room, I put on my enticing red chiffon, and lay on the bed in the most graceful posture, eagerly awaiting the return of Qin Jian.

That night I slept too deeply, to the point that I didn't even know when Qin Jian got up, got dressed, and left without me. I lay alone in the cold, empty bed, staring at the unfamiliar new room, feeling a sense of disorientation and confusion.

Actually, when I'm bored, I look in the mirror and find myself curvaceous and charming, with a truly enviable figure, delicate features inherited from my parents, and flawless in every way. Plus, with my exquisite makeup, which of the men in the capital city wouldn't drool over me? With my family background and looks, I'm more than a match for Qin Jian. It's a shame he doesn't appreciate what he has and is wasting such a treasure.

And in the generation of Qin Jian, it became even more low-key and simple. Qin Jian's eldest brother, Qin Tian, was only a vanguard in the military, while his second brother, Qin Li, was just a leisurely civil official in the court. Qin Jian, on the other hand, simply composed poems and managed his business. Compared to my Chu family, his wealth is like a mosquito compared to a cow, not worth mentioning.

It is now deep autumn, with a hint of winter chill. I need to wear thicker clothes to keep warm, but tonight I want to dress more enticingly, at least enough to make Qin Jian not want to leave when he sees me. I don't want to spend another night alone. If this gets out, everyone will think that Qin Jian doesn't like me, right?

Madam-- When I heard the familiar footsteps outside and the ambiguous and sweet call of Qin Jian, my body trembled slightly, not knowing whether it was fear or excitement.

Who am I, Chu Hehuan? My Chu family has been single-handedly passed down for several generations, and I am the only child. When my mother was alive, she helped me with everything, even using her title as the eldest princess to protect me. I lived a carefree life.

From the time we decided to get married to the actual wedding, it only took one day. Qin Tian, the elder brother of Qin Jian who was stationed in the military camp, couldn't make it back. As for me, because of my notorious title as a tyrant in the capital, my second brother Qin Li had already declared that he didn't need to show me any respect or serve me tea.

Miss, do you still like to wear San Shao's clothes? Xiaoye has been following me for many years, and her words make me feel so comfortable.

There was not even half a warm word during the wedding night of this Qin Jian's, and he didn't even wake me up? Isn't he deliberately bullying me? After a moment of confusion, I became a little angry.

After dressing up, I finally decided to go out. I must always look radiant, but where should I go now? When I got married, my father repeatedly urged me not to act recklessly, not to cause trouble, not to attract attention, and not to do anything foolish to disappoint Qin Jian. Although I was impatient to interrupt my father's words, I still listened to them, so I'm ready to behave myself in the Qin's residence.

The clothes are beautiful, but I still find them too thick, and there is a bit too much fabric. Qin Jian doesn't like it. Xiao Ye, come and help me pick out clothes. I shouted loudly, deliberately for the maids of the Qin Mansion to hear.

I trembled with my hands, gently caressing him. Sometimes I even wanted to pinch him, but unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. I hadn't had enough yet when Qin Jian turned over, leaving only a cold back for me. I called him several times, but there was no response. I was so angry that I tried a few times, but it didn't work. I was tired too, so I had to wrap my hands tightly around his waist and sleep, like vines clinging to a tree.

"Madam, of course it's me. How could you forget what your husband looks like before our grand wedding?" Qin Jian approached me step by step, then affectionately took my hand.

What do you think? That feeling is really... I elongated my voice, pretending to be intoxicated. Enviously, Xiao Ye's eyes sparkled, her face blushing. It was obvious that she was infatuated. Seeing her like that, I felt so frustrated.

That night I slept particularly well, although there were no sweet words from my husband, no soul-stirring lovemaking. But holding onto the body of Qin Jian, caressing his strong chest, I felt that I was no longer alone. I also had a home, a sweetness that was unparalleled.

Actually, the Qin family is also a prestigious clan of the Xiling Dynasty. The Qin family has ten generations, with the first generation being Qin Li, who fought alongside the founding emperor of Xiling to establish the dynasty, made great contributions, and was appointed as the General who Guards the Country with the power to command the army. He held great power and was loyal to the court, becoming an elder statesman of three dynasties.

Following my peach blossom, I saw that I picked this piece of clothing. My eyes were instantly more white than black, as if saying that this clothing is as vulgar as me. These people are strange and rare. In the past, my mother could even wear thinner clothes and cause congestion on Changping Street. I just wore it to show Qin Jian. It seems that I need to educate them.

Where did you pick this up? I gave it to the maid and she still thinks it's shabby. I frowned and reluctantly took it, but I was actually very happy. Although the style is a bit simple, this is Qin Jian's first time giving me a gift. With the first time, there will soon be a second time, I thought happily.

Later generations continued to produce talented individuals, and the family prospered for several centuries. For five consecutive generations, there were officials and generals in the family, with a total of one hundred family members serving in the imperial court and exerting a far-reaching influence. However, in the generation of Qin Jian's grandfather, the family began to decline. Although there were descendants who achieved the highest academic rank and became imperial tutors, there were not many family members occupying high positions in the imperial court.

The maids and guards in the mansion treat me with utmost respect, never daring to be negligent. However, I can always sense their discontent from the corners of their mouths. I know they, just like the others outside, are also resentful for their young master Qin, feeling aggrieved for marrying a promiscuous woman and bringing her back home.

After some contemplation, I chose a summer outfit. Although it is not as thin as a cicada's wings, it is indeed soft in texture and feels very comfortable to touch. Most importantly, it looks beautiful when worn, perfectly showcasing my graceful and delicate figure.

Miss, how are you? Last night, I...

But as the number one seductress in the world, would the Little Tyrant of the Western Capital be afraid? I took a deep breath, allowing myself to reveal a bewitching smile that could captivate souls. The alluring red veil was even more enticing as I lifted it slightly, revealing my slender and fair legs. Qin Jian, aren't you going to pounce on me now?

I have been wandering around the Qin Mansion for several rounds. On the surface, I am appreciating the beautiful scenery of the Qin Mansion, but in reality, I am searching for the figure of Qin Jian. On the first day of our marriage, as the wife, I want to ask where my husband, the servant, is. I cannot afford to lose face. In fact, over the years, I have been to the Qin Mansion more than a hundred times, and I am more familiar with every blade of grass and every tree here than Qin Jian.

"Madam, are you looking for me?" Just as I was disappointed and turning back, Qin Jian appeared in front of me like a ghost. When I heard his affectionate "Madam", my heart felt like it was filled with honey. The anger from before had already disappeared without a trace, but I still didn't want to forgive him so easily.

I walked a few laps, but I didn't see Qin Jian's figure. I guess he's gone out, but I don't want the maids in the mansion to see me disappointed. I kept smiling on my face, but even I felt it was fake.

After waiting for a while and not seeing Qin Jian return, I had to get up by myself. Xiao Ye had already prepared the toiletries and was waiting for me.