Your mother was still a virgin at fifty!

  Upon hearing this, the Qiu family didn't say much either. She waved her hand at several maids. "You all go down, I want to talk to Wang Ye, no need for you to serve us."

  Yan Mo sat down on the stool in front of Qiu's house, pulling Bai Xiner to his side, and from head to toe, their hands never parted.

  This scene made Qiu's eyebrows slightly furrowed. It seemed that his son really liked this woman!

  Bai Xin stood obediently beside Mo Yu, her head hung low, occasionally stealing glances around her with an air of foolishness that was hard to ignore.

  "Mother, yesterday the prince entered the palace and the emperor mentioned you, saying that you haven't been to the palace recently. The empress is especially missing you." Yan Moyu spoke seriously, but under his wide sleeves, he was secretly playing with the woman's small hand, gently rubbing her finger joints with the pads of his fingers. Although she had fewer calluses on her hands lately, there were still some. But that small hand was delicate and soft, feeling comfortable to touch.

  His private little actions made Bai Xincheng extremely speechless. With his back to Qiu Shi, he didn't even know how many times he had glared at him secretly.

  How shameless!

  Qiu smiled lightly and said, "I didn't expect the Empress to think so highly of me, it's truly an honor. The other day, because of your wedding, I couldn't leave, so I delayed entering the palace. Since Your Majesty has urged me, I will enter the palace tomorrow."

  Yan Mo nodded slightly.

  As he watched the woman secretly glare at him, he couldn't help but smile to himself. Compared to the feeling Qiu gave him, he still felt that the woman by his side could give him more warmth. His gaze also softened a little.

  "Mother, today is a rare day that I have some free time, I was thinking of keeping you company and having a meal with you on your side. I don't know if mother will mind me bothering you?" When he looked at Madam Qiu, the warmth in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a serious and cold expression.

  Qiu smiled and nodded: "You can accompany your mother for a meal, your mother would naturally be overjoyed, how could there be any talk of dislike?"

  She was just about to call out for the maid to come in when she was stopped by Yan Mo's swift movement.

  "Mother, when we were in Maoshan Village, I tasted Dyer's cooking skills and it was quite delicious. Today, why not let Dyer cook a few tasty small dishes for you? What do you think, Mother?"

  Bai Xin's face turned dark and she twitched the corner of her mouth. This man is really easy to support! In Maoshan Village, what she fed him was not even as good as pig food, yet he actually said it was delicious?

  Qiu's eyes had a hint of disdain, a country girl, how much culinary skill could she possibly have?

  "What can I do? My son has spoken personally, and she didn't want to lose face in front of her son, so she smiled warmly: "I didn't expect that Dye is still a clever and skilled person. In this case, Mother is very delighted, everything will be left to you to handle."

  Qiu suddenly asked in surprise: "Yu'er, I heard that Yan'er's ears are not good, how did you make her listen to you?"

  His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, but his face remained expressionless as he said, "Perhaps this is fate. I met Ran Er once, and although she can't hear or speak, she's simple and clever. With patience and guidance, she'll understand my intentions."

  Bai Xin's lips twitched again, and she secretly gave him a dirty look. Shameless, the more he spoke, the more disgusting it became. What fate? She was able to marry into the Cheng Wang Fu only because of his coercion. His face was really thick-skinned, on their wedding night he not only forced her, but also relentlessly pestered her every day, and this is what they call fate?

  Qiu nodded as if he understood.

  It was almost noon when Bai Xinzhi, led by the maid, arrived at the small kitchen in the Qiu's courtyard. Accompanying her, of course, was a certain Prince Wang.

  It is said that a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen, and Qiu Shi also tried to stop him, but Yan Mo insisted on accompanying his speechless wife. Qiu Shi had no way with him, and they all wanted to cancel this lunch, but were afraid of creating another rift with their son, so they had to let him follow along.

  "All of you can go down. The princess can cook alone, no need for you to disturb her." Yan Mo Yu coldly instructed several maids as soon as she entered the kitchen.

  As soon as it was said that the queen would show off her skills in cooking for the elderly lady today, several old women in the kitchen originally wanted to take a look, but after hearing Yan Mo Yu's words, they could only leave with disappointment.

  It seems they won't have the chance to watch the play anymore.

  After everyone left, Bai Xinzhen finally dropped his disguise and stepped on those big feet with one foot.

  He glared at her with a raised eyebrow.

  Bai Xin didn't bother to deal with him, looking at the ingredients already prepared on the stove, she quickly and skillfully lit the fire, then efficiently divided the dishes, chopped vegetables...

  Watching the woman's busy movements, Yan Mo didn't go to disturb her, standing behind her, his gaze gently gazing at her back, a inexplicable sense of satisfaction made his mouth corners high and he was unaware.

  His woman was perfect in every way except for her somewhat uncontrollable temper...

  ……。

  Qiu's heart didn't think much of the dishes Bai Xinzhi had made, but for her son's sake, she forced herself to try some and even praised them insincerely.

  After lunch——

  Looking at Qiu Shi lying on the bed and fainting, Bai Xinzhi let Yan Moyu go outside to wait, while she quickly pulled down Qiu Shi's pants.

  In a moment, Yan Mo looked at the woman who opened the door and walked out with some surprise: "Is the inspection done?"

  How long has it been? She can't be serious, can she?

  Last night he had heard her say roughly, at first he didn't want to agree, after all, a mother is still a mother, and what he did was very disrespectful.

  After hearing what she said, he wanted to try again. All these years, that feeling had been surrounding him, making him feel both distressed and helpless.

  Her face was pale and her expression was somewhat solemn, she glanced around and knew that he had sent all the maids away. So she pulled his hand and quickly left, "I've already fed her the antidote."

  When she heard "her" from her mouth, Yan Mo's thin lips were tightly pursed into a straight line, but he didn't say anything else and left with her.

  In the study, Bai Xinzhi's face was serious as he told him: "She is not your mother."

  I clutched the brush in both hands within my sleeves, my dark eyes narrowed tightly, even the corners of my eyebrows could see a few green veins jumping: "What do you mean?"

  His words were not in response to her doubts and distrust, but rather he was looking for a reason, a convincing reason.

  Bai Xin's face turned pale and she remained silent for a moment before saying: "There were no signs of childbirth from her private parts, and...she was still a virgin!"

  Boom!

  The last sentence was like a thunderbolt that struck the top of Yan Mo's head, causing his body to tense up, his eyes wide open, staring at her: "What did you say?!"

  Virgin? Is his mother still a virgin?!

  What a joke! This is simply a huge joke!

  Bai Xin watched him with an expression that was hard to accept, and her heart also became complicated. She didn't know if what she did was right or wrong...

  Watching him being so obsessed with that painting, she felt uncomfortable. But seeing him like this, she felt even more uncomfortable.

  Without waiting for her to walk over, Yan Mo quickly walked in front of her, grasped her frail shoulders and shook them vigorously: "Ran Er, is what you said true?"

  Bai Xin nodded solemnly with a serious expression. How could she possibly joke about something like this?

  There's no sign on Qiu's body that she has given birth. Moreover, the membrane is still there, even if you want to pretend, it can't be pretended!

  Can't say Qiu Shi is going to make up for a layer of membrane?

  What kind of society is this?

  And she's a forensic doctor, this kind of identification is really just child's play for her.

  "If you don't believe me, you can ask an experienced old lady to check."

  "Why?" Yan Mo Yu suddenly narrowed his eyes, the black pupils filled with a thick scrutiny, "Why do you understand these things? Why? Who are you exactly?"

  Bai Xin was stunned. He didn't disbelieve what she said, but rather suspected her identity?

  This is not the first time he has asked this question, but facing this problem, she still can't find an answer to respond to him.

  Innocently blinking her eyes, she forced out a smile: "What are you talking about? Are you muddled in the head or something? Who I am, don't you even know?"

  Facing her pretending to be stupid, Yan Mo didn't let her off this time. He grasped her shoulders tightly and asked in a cold tone: "You're not Bai Xindian, who are you?"

  "Hmph~" Bai Xincheng suddenly burst out laughing, covering up the guilt in her heart. Although both shoulders were grabbed by him and felt sore, she still pretended to be calm and raised her hand to touch his forehead, teasingly saying, "Are you sick or something? I'm not Bai Xincheng, so why would you marry me?"

  "No! You're not Bai Xinyan! The real Bai Xinyan is deaf and mute, has never left Maoshan Village, and has never had contact with outsiders. She's been living a closed-off life since childhood. How could you possibly be her?" Yan Mo Yu accused in a low, pained tone. Even at this point, they were already married, had consummated their union, and he had expressed his feelings to her. So why did she still have secrets from him? Between husband and wife, shouldn't they be honest with each other? He had been, but what about her? She had never been honest with herself!

  "Tell me, who are you really? Why are you pretending to be Bai Xiner?"

  Bai Xin's face turned red as he was scolded repeatedly, his nerves stretched taut. It turned out that he had long suspected himself!

  But why did he still want to marry her?

  The pain on her shoulders grew stronger and she couldn't help but push his hands away, turning around to face away from him: "I'm not Bai Xiner, then who should I be?"

  "I don't know!" was his low growl from behind, laced with anger.

  Bai Xin closed her eyes and tried to ignore his emotions: "You don't know why you still want to suspect me?"

  "You're not White Heart Dyed!" This time, his tone was firmer than ever.

  Bai Xindye's heart ached for an instant, and she took two deep breaths before speaking in a calm tone: "I'm saying, how can you be like this? You married me, forced me, even forced me to accept the emotions you gave me. But it's only been so long, and yet you're questioning me like this." Turning around, her gaze was icy as she looked at him, "Who did you want to marry in the end? Wasn't it supposed to be me, Bai Xindye?"

  At this time, she was still stubbornly arguing, her fists clenched, coldly staring at her, with a hint of redness in the corners of her eyes: "Bai Xincheng has been introverted and self-abased since childhood, never contacting anyone. You say you are her, then I ask you, where did this martial art come from? How do you understand those autopsy methods? How can you speak?" Her hands suddenly grasped her shoulders again, shaking violently, "Tell me, I've asked you many times, why do you deliberately avoid it?"

  When he heard him even change his self-proclaimed name, Bai Xintie also felt that he was truly angry this time.

  He was so clear about Bai Xin's life, he must have inquired about it. This is not surprising, she had indeed shown many flaws, and the people of Maoshan Village were simple-minded, unless they didn't know, otherwise it wasn't difficult to ask about things. Moreover, this man had stayed in Maoshan Village for a period of time.

  But how was she supposed to explain? Tell him that Bai Xinzhu had already died?

  The problem is she's standing in front of him alive now!

  Tell him she is from another time and space?

  Isn't this nonsense? I might as well make up a ghost story for him!

  "Tell me, who are you?!" This question had been weighing on his mind, and he couldn't figure it out, just like he couldn't grasp her. Every time he thought about it, his heart felt suffocated.

  Why do all the women around him have to hide from him?

  His mother was like this, and his wife even more so! What had he done that wasn't good enough, to need them to be so secretive?

  He just wanted to know why she could talk, just wanted to know why she understood so much, was that wrong?

  "I..." Bai Xin's words were suddenly choked in her throat by the fierce aura in his eyes.

  "Speak!"

  His relentless pursuit made Bai Xiner a little afraid, and since she had known him for so long, except for that time he turned his sleeve and left, this was the first time he had ever gotten so angry with her.

  She knew it wasn't his fault that he could get so angry, which only proved that he cared too much about her, and that's why he lost control. Just like her, if he had hidden things from himself, wouldn't she be angry too?

  But how should I say it?

  Closing her eyes, she didn't look at his somewhat violent and restless eyes, her neck straightened, her head raised high.

  "I am a wisp of soul from hundreds or thousands of years later."

  Suddenly, the hands grasping her shoulders loosened, and she abruptly opened her eyes to see a tall figure striding away, his straight back carrying an aura of coldness that even seemed to hold a hint of something that made her heart ache.

  "...?" She didn't know why, but watching her leave like that made her bite her lip, and her heart ached slightly.

  As she wished, he didn't believe what she said was true!

  If you don't believe her, why force her?

  She could fabricate another lie to deceive him, but she didn't want to!

  He is the only person in her life who is closest and most intimate with her. She would rather say nothing than tell him a lie...

  ……

  It's been a long time since night fell, and lanterns have been hung everywhere in the mansion. In the garden, insects have started chirping, but Bai Xiner's room is eerily quiet.

  "Your Highness, go wash up and sleep." Blood Shadow reminded her, looking at the woman sitting alone by the window with her eyes closed.

  "Where's Wang Ye? Hasn't he come back yet?" Bai Xintian asked weakly, raising an eyebrow.

  Yesterday, since he left the study room, she hasn't seen his figure again. She can't ask others about his whereabouts, and can only rely on Xue Ying to give her news.

  "Princess, Master has not returned yet."

  "Do you know where he went?"

  "In response to the queen's words, Blood Shadow was unaware."

  "You go out, I'll sit for a while and then sleep."

  She closed her eyes again, her thoughts were complicated. It was such a quiet night, but she couldn't calm down no matter what.

  Where did he go?

  She knew he had misunderstood her, misunderstanding that she had deceived him.

  But at least let her make it clear what's going on, this sudden disappearance without a word, what does it mean?

  Is this how he cares about her?

  Since you say you like her, why don't you trust her? Since you say she's in your heart, why do you still want to spend the night outside?

  She knew he had a lot on his mind and must be feeling uncomfortable. Firstly, his own mother was not his biological mother, which would be a blow to anyone, perhaps he had already prepared himself mentally, but she didn't think he could accept it immediately.

  Secondly, he was convinced that she had deceived him and didn't consider him as one of her own.

  She covered her chest with her hand, feeling a slight pain there.

  ……

  For three consecutive days, there was no sign of her figure appearing at Cheng Wang Fu.

  Many people who were paying attention to the main hall began to discuss it in an uproar.

  Some people say that Wang Ye is already tired of Wang Fei, perhaps he has gone to a secret meeting with another woman somewhere.

  Some people say this is a sign that the queen is being neglected. After all, the queen has done favors for the king, and it's not good for the king to abandon her, so he can only use cold treatment to get rid of her, letting her know to leave on her own.

  ……

  Being deaf has one advantage, no matter where she goes, others won't intentionally avoid talking in front of her. Although the voices behind her back are extremely soft, they still allow her to hear every word clearly.

  For these three days, all sorts of rumors have been pouring into her ears, and they are nothing more than that she is going to be demoted.

  Three days had passed, from faint sorrow to worrying about him and then feeling down, Bai Xincheng endured it all with gritted teeth.

  He didn't want to face himself, and she couldn't either. After all, she couldn't even see a human face.

  The fourth night

  She touched the package of unfinished anesthetic in her pocket, which was left over from cooking for the old lady that day. She sat at the table and glanced at Blood Shadow beside her.

  "Blood Shadow, go get the wine jug."

  Her recent low and melancholic mood was clearly visible to Blood Shadow. When she said she wanted to drink, he silently walked out of the room.

  Xian Yue came back with only a cup, Bai Xin's mouth slightly hooked up, and she stretched out her hand to gesture for the wine jug.

  "It's too boring for me to drink alone, go get another cup and keep me company."

  He stared at her with a bloodless face and expressionless eyes, looking at the loneliness between her eyebrows, then said nothing and walked out again.

  After the person left, Bai Xincheng took out a small paper package from her bosom and quickly poured it into the wine jug. Then, she fished out another small paper package and poured it into her own mouth.

  ……

  She gazed at the bloodstain on the table, didn't linger for a moment, took only what originally belonged to her and walked out of the door, disappearing into the night.

  In a certain mansion in Beijing

  In the room, a man was drunk and fell on the bed. Beside him, a miserable guard carefully attended to him, helping his master take off his clothes and shoes, and wiping his face and hands.

  The man on the bed had an abnormal flush on his cheeks, although he was drunk to the point of being speechless, he still looked stunningly handsome. Unfortunately, between his thick eyebrows, there was a hint of worry that couldn't be dispelled, it was unclear whether it was due to excessive drinking or something else.

  With a basin of dirty hot water, Yin Du walked out of the room with his head hung low in despair, then let out a helpless sigh towards the sky.

  He has become a major attendant, but it's really unjust. He hasn't done many good deeds, and now he's even serving as the master's servant.

  I don't know what medicine the old man took, but just a few days ago, he and the princess were inseparable. But now, he has left his new wife in the mansion and run off to this secret residence by himself, staying for several days...

  Dad, what exactly do you want to do?

  The princess is already pitiful enough, where are you going and still not letting people tell her a word? Are you not afraid that she will be too timid to do something?

  Until the fifth day

  When Blood Shadow appeared in the mansion, someone's intoxication was suddenly sobered by more than half.

  "What did you say? She's gone?!?" He dropped the wine jug in his hand, and Yan Mo's eyes were filled with bloodshot, a chill suddenly emanating from his body.

  Xue Ying knelt down on one knee: "Master, I was careless and let the princess administer the medicine incorrectly. I am willing to accept punishment."

  At this time, Yan Mo didn't have the mood to punish her, a gust of wind rolled in and he quickly left the secret residence.

  Heir to the Wang Manor

  Looking at the empty room, Yan Mo Yu clenched his fists tightly, his scarlet eyes were particularly frightening.

  Damn it, the woman actually dared to run away quietly!

  The room was empty, the figure gone. The bedding had been neatly folded and stacked by someone, with no signs of having been slept in. The sheets were cold to the touch, without a hint of warmth.

  The empty bed exuded a chilly aura, just like his current mood, cold to the bone.

  She picked up one of the square pillows inside, which still had her scent on it——

  She was blaming him, wasn't she?

  Is she taking revenge on him because he left quietly without saying a word?

  A sudden pang of pain came from his heart, causing him to take a deep breath. A determined glint flashed in his crimson eyes.

  Want to leave him? Dream on!

  Even if he has to go to the ends of the earth, he will bind her back!

  "Yin Du, prepare the horse——"

  ……。

  Mao Shan Village

  When Bai Xinzhen reappeared in everyone's sight, the people of Mao Mountain Village were still quite surprised.

  The village re-elected its head.

  The former village head's wife heard that she was back and hurriedly brought her children over to see her, bringing some eggs and oil as gifts.

  It's been over a month since I left, and some weeds have grown in the field.

  Bai Xin sent off the former village head's wife with a silly smile and carried his hoe to the sweet potato field again.

  She put on her coarse linen clothes, braided two big hemp flowers, and everything seemed to be back to normal. But looking at the land she had opened up with a hoe, for some reason, her nose suddenly became sour, and she threw down the hoe, sat on the ground, covered her face with both hands, and let those disobedient tears flow out from between her fingers.

  She had long thought that one day her life might return to its starting point, but she didn't think it would be so soon.

  It's been a month, and she seems to have entered another world, as if she had traversed through time and space. Now she has returned, back to this place that still doesn't belong to her...

  The sweet potato didn't want to eat anymore, she just picked some sweet potato leaves back and prepared to cook them in egg soup tonight.

  She cried in the field for half a day and then was busy for a while. When she returned to her dilapidated home, it had already gotten somewhat dark.

  When she saw the figure that shouldn't be there in the courtyard, her heart suddenly felt like it had been shocked by something, and after a moment of stunned silence, she lowered her head and walked past the person into the kitchen with big strides.

  The chest which was originally filled with coolness suddenly started beating a bit faster.

  Yes, she was very surprised! And not just a little bit surprised!

  She had guessed that he might come looking for her, but she hadn't expected him to act so quickly. She had only been home for half a day when he suddenly arrived.

  She wiped away a tear that had fallen unknowingly. She sniffled and started making a fire.

  Only after she lit the fire did she discover that there was no water in the cauldron.

  Helpless, she had no choice but to extinguish the fire, then put a bucket of water into the basket and carried it on her back as she walked out of the yard.

  From head to toe, she didn't give that tall and straight figure a single glance, as if he was just an illusion.

  She completely ignored him, and his heart ached with a sharp pain, his handsome face sank, and his thin lips tried to open several times, but he didn't say a word.

  Watching her slender figure leave in front of him, he didn't stop her, clenched his fists and followed her.

  She once said that to get water, you have to go five miles away. In fact, when she said this, Bai Xintian was also intentionally scaring him. There is a shared well in the village, although it's not five miles away, but still more than two miles away.

  The sky gradually darkened, but she walked familiarly on the ridge. All along the way, she didn't look back, letting someone follow her.

  She finally drew water from the well and was about to put the basket on her back when it was suddenly snatched away by a pair of hands.

  She stood quietly without lifting her head, seemingly indifferent to others snatching things from her.

  The other party not only carried the basket on his back, but also stretched out one hand to lead her, and she subconsciously retreated two steps, keeping a distance from him.

  She didn't see how he blackened his face, she suddenly turned around and ran in one direction with her feet open.

  Damn it!

  With a low hum, the ink-colored figure dropped the water bucket from his back and took off in pursuit of the fleeing figure.

  Neither of them said a word, as if they were competing in a race to see who could run further.

  It wasn't until she ran to a mountain peak and was blocked by a man in front of her that Bai Xindye finally stopped.

  As she watched him step by step approaching her, she stepped back step by step.

  "Come here!" The man's voice was cold and impatient, as if he could no longer tolerate it.

  The pale-faced man with no expression took another step back.

  Looking at her unfamiliar and distant appearance, Yan Mo gritted his teeth so hard that they creaked. He had only been away from the mansion for a few days, yet this damned woman actually wanted to draw a clear line between them!

  "Take another step back and try?" Her heart was already set on strangling him!

  Bai Xin stepped back again without hesitation.

  "...?!" The man's mouth twitched slightly. Seeing her unwillingness to get close to him, his heart ached and he involuntarily softened his tone, "Come back with me."

  She took another step back, her refusal clear.

  She knew she was angry that he shouldn't have quietly abandoned her in the mansion without a word. Blood Shadow had already told him about her situation over the past few days. He also knew that what he did was somewhat excessive. She was right to be angry, but couldn't she at least give him a chance to make it up to her?!

  Bai Xin saw him and he didn't come towards her again, she turned around and quickly left.

  But before I could take two steps, a pair of arms wrapped around my waist, and a scorching hot chest pressed tightly against my back.

  There's no way out, she can only stand still where she is.

  "Sorry..." was his low voice beside her ear.

  She felt his head resting on her shoulder and she turned away, trying to ignore it.

  Without waiting for her response, Yan Mo's face sank slightly, and he turned her over, holding her tightly in his arms.

  "It's my fault." He had urged her too hastily, he knew she had many secrets, and he had also persuaded himself countless times to wait for her to tell him those secrets in person. That day, affected by his mother's matter, he somewhat lost control...

  Bai Xin's lips were pursed tightly, and she didn't say a word. No one knew how fast her heart was racing at that moment, but she just didn't want to talk to him.

  He can let go once and there will be a second time, a third time, maybe one day he will thoroughly abandon her like her parents did, leaving her somewhere unheard and unspoken.

  Rather than waiting for that day to come, it's better to silence him now and isolate him.

  No thoughts, no harm. She knows how to protect herself!

  "Shall we go back?" He whispered in her ear, his low and gentle voice filled with an unprecedented tenderness.

  She felt him lift himself up and Bai Xinzhu struggled backward a step.

  Watching her excessive rejection, Yan Mo's heart was even more painfully unutterable. Not daring to force her again, he had no choice but to give up the idea of hugging her and instead held her small hand.

  Her small and slender fingers were a bit chilly, he involuntarily gripped them tighter.

  He dragged her towards the well.

  The moonlight shone down, and neither of them spoke a word. The man had a backpack on his back and was holding the hand of a petite woman, and they looked harmonious and lovely together.

  Back home, Bai Xin managed to wriggle her hand free from his grasp. The two had been holding hands all the way, but now her palms were drenched in sweat. Turning away from the man, she wiped her hands repeatedly on her tattered clothes.

  She walked into the kitchen, rekindled the fire, and saw the man pouring water from the bucket into the vat. She picked up a wooden ladle and began to wash the pot with the water.

  The man did not make another sound, but silently helped her with the work at hand.

  Looking at the man in brocade clothes and jade crown, he hunched over his elegant and noble body, awkwardly adding firewood, Bai Xinzhi turned her head to one side, unable to help but twitch the corner of her mouth.

  She cracked six eggs into a large bowl, sprinkled some salt, and mixed the egg whites and yolks together. Then she washed the red potato leaves she had just picked and saw that the pot was dry, so she poured some oil into it.

  When the oil in the pot started to emit a blue smoke, she poured the well-stirred egg mixture into the pot and fried it into two yellow thin pancakes. Then, she scooped a spoonful of clear water into the pot, covered it with a lid, and quietly waited for the water to boil before putting the sweet potato leaves in.

  Finally, some salt was sprinkled into the soup, and then a pot of yellowish-green egg drop soup was ladled into two coarse bowls.

  One bowl was filled to the brim, with more eggs than soup, while the other had fewer eggs and more soup. She picked up the one with fewer eggs and headed out.

  Looking at the big bowl of egg soup, the man's eyes were filled with tenderness, and his mouth was raised high.

  At least this woman hasn't been heartless enough to not give him anything to eat.

  A woman sat shapelessly on a stone pedestal in the courtyard, silently eating a small amount of food.

  Looking at her thin figure sitting alone under the moonlight, Yan Mo Yu pursed his lips and walked over, scooping some of the extra eggs from his bowl into hers.

  But soon, the woman took the eggs back, with an air of unwillingness to accept his charity.

  Two people sat opposite each other in silence, but both were busy filling their own stomachs.

  After washing the dishes, Bai Xinzhen went to boil another pot of hot water. She still guarded the pot while the man guarded the stove.

  She carried a bucket of warm water into the main room and suddenly closed the large gate. The old gate had been split in two by someone last time, but it had also been repaired by someone. At this moment, it just blocked some scenery and let a woman breathe a sigh of relief.

  Otherwise, all doors are closed, and she takes a bath without being seen by others, which is strange.

  Looking at her defensive appearance, Yan Mo stood outside the door, his mouth twitching.

  She's been looked up and down, inside and out by him, so what!

  Inside the door, a "gurgling" sound of water came, outside the man's eyes became deeper and his breathing heavier. Through that old broken door, he seemed to see the woman's naked appearance.

  Think about it, since he left the mansion that day, it's been over ten days since he last saw her, tonight...

  Finally, the person inside the house came out. Yan Mo Yu had endured and endured again, barely holding back from pouncing on her.

  Feeling the fiery gaze on herself, Bai Xincheng slightly hooked her lips and walked into the kitchen to fetch a small bucket of clean water, which she placed at his feet.

  The man's eyes lit up and he hastily took it over. He restrained himself from pouncing on her, indeed also because he hadn't cleaned himself in several days.

  Because he was in a hurry, thinking of catching up with her, on the road, he almost didn't stop, otherwise, he wouldn't have arrived so quickly.

  Just as he was twisting the small water bucket to go to the corner of the yard to wash his body, the big gate suddenly slammed shut again, and even heard the sound of the door being locked.

  "......?!" The man's handsome face suddenly turned black as a pot bottom.

  That little devil has locked him out again!

  ……

  That night, Bai Xinzhi slept very restlessly. Although she had been traveling for several days and was extremely tired, her mind was a jumble of thoughts, drifting in and out of sleep.

  Just as she was about to fall into a dream again, she suddenly felt that there was something extra beside her. Her wooden bed was originally not big, and it suddenly became crowded in an instant. She naturally felt strange, and in a daze, she reached out to touch it. As a result of this touch, she instantly woke up.

  The temperature in hand is warm and fuzzy, separated by a thin layer of fabric, but can still feel the stiff texture, and it's obvious that it's something shameless just by thinking about it with toes.

  "Stain, where the husband hasn't slept." The man's low voice was tinged with a hint of grievance, as if complaining about being mistreated.

  "......?!?" Bai Xin felt a chill run down her spine.

  She didn't even open her eyes, turned over and lay with her back to the man, continuing to sleep.

  Watching her indifferent back, Yan Mo sighed silently.

  Regardless of whether she was willing or not, one arm passed through her neck, the other hand circled around her waist, and he pulled her entire body into his chest, pressing tightly against her back. It wasn't until then that he discovered her body was slightly chilly, causing him to furrow his thick eyebrows.

  It had been a while since the two of them had seen each other, and now they were squeezed onto this narrow bed again. Bai Xiner felt somewhat unaccustomed to it for a moment, twisting her body in an attempt to shake off his restraints.

  "Don't move." The man's hoarse voice whispered against her ear, "I'm tired, I won't touch you, sleep peacefully."

  Bai Xin frowned. Who would have thought!

  Won't you touch her? Sounds good, if you have the ability, let your brother put down his flag!

  However, after a while, the man behind her still didn't make any move, except for some heavy breathing, and there was someone pressing against her lower back, but his hands were still honest.

  There was one more person behind her, and she felt much warmer than before. Unconsciously, the white of her eyes began to droop, and eventually, she couldn't resist sleepiness and fell into a deep sleep. This sleep was obviously more solid and stable than the previous one, and she didn't have any dreams until dawn...

  The next morning, Bai Xinzhi woke up early and found that there was no one beside her.

  She put on her clothes and went outside to fetch water for washing, only to find that the water in the vat was full. She looked around but didn't see anyone.

  After washing up, she went back to the kitchen and boiled six plain eggs. She peeled two for herself and left the remaining four on the stove.

  She thought of what she ate today and hadn't finished yet, so she prepared to take a bamboo basket to the creek to see if she could catch a few fish back.

  Just as she walked to the fence of the yard, a man came walking towards her from a short distance away.

  A brocade robe with unparalleled elegance, but the shabby surroundings were utterly incongruous. Yet, the man's calm and composed expression showed not a hint of disdain. The jade crown on his head had been removed, revealing a single chopstick stuck in his raven-black hair; Bai Xintong turned away, her mouth twitching with a mixture of emotions.

  "......?! He doesn't think it's ugly either?"

  What surprised her most was the thing in the man's hand, if she wasn't mistaken, it should be a pheasant.

  He actually went hunting wild game early this morning?

  When she saw the man wink at her, she quickly turned around and walked into the main room. Does this self-righteous guy think that just because she smiled at him, she would pay attention to him?

  Just as she was about to close the door, a large foot squeezed in, and the man held up the door with one hand and handed her the pheasant he had caught with the other.

  Digression

  Yesterday, I reckon many girls scolded Liangzi half to death~_

  Didn't get a chance to thank you all, Na's tickets and gifts that were smashed, Liangzi saw them all, group love (╯3╰) loves all the girls!