nucmednet Chapter 102 is a bit uncomfortable.
Chapter 102 is a bit uncomfortable.
He was feeling a bit suffocated at this moment, and he could feel his body changing because of the person in his arms.
He sighed softly, feeling that he was truly beyond redemption.
He loved Jiang Mian both physically and emotionally.
Half of the meaning of his life was about winning Jiang Wan's love.
From childhood to adulthood, he never received anything good, nor did he ever meet any good people.
All he encountered was slaughter. He fought with the Red Slaves in their camps and with beasts in their arenas. Later, he became the hundredth beast, surrounded by Red Slaves who wanted to kill him.
When he arrived at the Jiang residence, barely alive, he thought he was going to die.
But he kept hearing a sweet, girlish voice whispering in his ear—
"Why aren't you awake yet? The jacaranda trees are all in bloom, they're so beautiful..."
"Today I learned to make a kite, a kitten, but it's not very good..."
"The lantern festival starts today in the capital, and I bought a lantern..."
He was very curious about what the outside world was like.
He twitched his finger slightly, and the girl excitedly exclaimed, "Are you waking up?"
He had never met such a simple person, so simple that they dared to sleep peacefully beside him.
He dared to play hide-and-seek at night and hide in his house.
They dared to take the knife from his hand and tell him, "You must live well."
Ginger delivery...
It seems like a blessing from God...
But he knew Jiang Mian didn't like him.
She was the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, while he was a lowly slave with no status and no future; he was simply unworthy of her.
But somehow, his gaze just wouldn't leave her.
He used to watch her and Li Zhijing playing together from afar, her bright smile reflected on her face like the stars in the sky.
He stood in the shadows, humble and silent. He could only think of her in his heart, protecting her, even if he couldn't have her, it was alright.
She is a star in the sky, he is mud on the ground.
Such a vast difference made him dare not harbor any illusions.
But fate truly favored him, and Jiang Mian came to his side. So he worked hard to become respectable and worthy of her.
He hid all his thorns and laid out all his softness for her, hoping she could see his goodness.
For the first time, he, who had never believed in gods or Buddhas, had the thought of praying to the gods to keep her by his side.
He began to love the world and started to think about a future with her.
But Jiang Mian doesn't love him.
She abandoned him when his love was at its peak.
She gave all her love to others.
The thorns he hid ultimately pierced his own heart. It hurt so much; the person he kept hidden in his heart caused his heart to bleed profusely.
Even so, he still wanted to get closer to her, even if he was met with rejection.
Even knowing that she came to his side in an attempt to kill him with Duan Zhi'an's help, he still couldn't bear to let her leave.
Jiang Mian gave him a glimmer of hope, and he blindly rushed into the flames...
He felt he might really die at her hands.
"Don't cry..."
He tried to comfort her in a low voice, but the person in his arms still trembled slightly, stirring his heart into turmoil.
"If you cry again, I'll kiss you..." His tone was a mix of coaxing and suppressed passion.
These words worked, and Jiang Mian gradually stopped sobbing.
Xiao Hengzhi released her, looking at her red eyes from crying and her cheeks that were slightly red from his touch. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with anger as she looked at him, her eyelashes still trembling slightly.
Why do they look even more intimate now?
He brushed his index finger across her cheek and leaned closer, whispering softly.
"Kiss me even if you don't cry."
"Well......"
His heart surged, and he pressed his lips to hers, a smile playing on his lips. He lowered his head and kissed her tenderly. Jiang Mian's chin was pressed against his, and she had no choice but to raise her head to meet his kiss.
Unlike his usual domineering and rude manner, Xiao Hengzhi gently placed his lips on hers, and surprisingly, she did not feel nauseous this time.
A distinct panting sound suddenly came from the next room, making one blush slightly.
Jiang Mian was suddenly hugged tightly by him, held in his arms and unable to move, her neck also felt a little sore.
The stinging pain from the wound on my back returned.
She struggled slightly, turning her head away from his kiss, her voice trembling.
"Xiao Hengzhi, I... I feel a little unwell."
Xiao Hengzhi, panting heavily, pulled her into his arms, buried his face in the crook of her neck, and murmured hoarsely, "I feel terrible too..."
"Please don't do this, it hurts a little..."
He held her tightly, and the pain from the wound on her back gradually spread, so much so that she didn't have the strength to break free.
Xiao Hengzhi, unaware of her earlier injury, released her and asked, "Where does it hurt? I haven't even done anything yet..."
He pointed to her slightly red lips, and leaned closer with a half-smile: "Does it hurt here?"
He then made a move to kiss her again, and since Jiang Mian didn't resist him at this moment, he couldn't wait to linger on her tenderly.
But Jiang Wan turned her head away, her brows furrowing slightly, and said seriously, "Your Highness, please stop making trouble."
Seeing her face darken, Xiao Hengzhi stopped pressuring her, barely suppressing the trembling in his heart, and took a step back.
He thought that there was plenty of time, and that on the fifteenth day... Jiang Mian would have no one else but him.
He composed himself and said softly, "Go wait in the carriage for a moment."
"Isn't Your Highness coming along? Is there something else you need to do?"
Xiao Hengzhi rubbed his forehead, glanced down at himself, and remained silent.
Jiang Mian also glanced at him and noticed that the undulations under his clothes were quite noticeable, and going out at this time would inevitably attract gossip.
She felt a little embarrassed, quickly got up and walked to the door, gently closing it behind her.
As I passed the next house, I heard another distinct panting sound.
She suddenly remembered that the glass of water Ning Zhi had made Jiang Li drink earlier was indeed problematic.
No wonder Jiang Li was so kind to her today; it turns out she was scheming all along. She tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice instead; she only has herself to blame.