LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 44 - I
Pei Xing went to the county government office to handle Shi Mo’s matters the next day. After about half a month, he secretly sent Shi Mo to the county town. Later, he rented a luxurious carriage and brought Shi Mo back to the village in grand style.
Even though Xiangshan Village was relatively prosperous, its ancestors had been farmers for generations. When the villagers saw the ornate and exquisite carriage, they gathered around to gaze at it with curiosity.
A pair of hollow-carved golden lings hung in front of the carriage door, producing a tinkling sound as they swayed, attracting considerable attention. The carvings on the carriage were incredibly detailed, with golden leaves and precious stones adorning depictions of flowers, plants, birds, and insects. In the brilliant sunlight, it gleamed, dazzling everyone’s eyes.
As the carriage’s door opened, an elegant and beautiful young shuanger stepped out. He was dressed in a luxurious brocade robe with a white jade belt and a finely crafted jade crown on his head. In his arms, he held a one-year-old child who seemed very comfortable and familiar with the woman who approached.
“Oh, Young Master Lin, we’ve been eagerly awaiting your return.” Aunt Hong said, taking the little one from his arms. The child was already well-acquainted with her, feeling at ease in her embrace without fuss.
“There was some delay on the way.” Shi Mo replied vaguely.
“Cousin, please rest. If you need to talk, we can go back to the house,” Shi Yi suggested, secretly winking at him as he guided him into the yard. They ensured that villagers couldn’t see them and then sat down in the courtyard, “It’s all over.”
With a flushed face, Shi Mo poured a cup of tea and handed it to his brother, asking, “How’s your reading coming along lately?”
At this question, Shi Yi’s neck turned even redder.
Since Pei Xing discovered that Shi Yi had become illiterate, he had been dedicating two hours every day to teach him how to read. He could tolerate the lessons if Pei Xing taught him properly, but this rascal used every opportunity to take advantage of him. Whenever he made a mistake in reading, Pei Xing would press him and kiss him passionately.
“Okay, it’s fine,” Shi Yi responded, taking a sip from the tea to hide his embarrassment.
Seeing his shy expression, Shi Mo smiled and didn’t press further.
Having spent only half a month here, Shi Mo had witnessed firsthand how much his brother-in-law cherished Shi Yi.
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Aunt Hong spread the word outside, claiming that Shi Mo was Shi Yi’s cousin. She explained that a sudden tragedy had struck his family, and his husband had passed away. He had traveled thousands of miles to visit his relatives, describing Shi Mo’s hardships with added embellishments, which made all the villagers sympathetic.
She eventually left to take care of Xiao Bao.
Upon entering the house and seeing Shi Mo, Xiao Bao immediately reached out for Shi Mo to hold him, calling him “daddy” repeatedly.
Shi Mo cradled Xiao Bao in his arms and took a short nap with him. When Shi Yi saw Pei Xing leading the ostentatious carriage in, he approached and inspected the carriage, shaking his head and commenting, “Where did you get such a flashy carriage? It’s truly eye-catching.”
The carriage’s gems and gold were so dazzling that it made him feel dizzy.
“I had it custom-made,” Pei Xing replied as he looked at Shi Yi. He asked, “Are you envious?”
Shi Yi chuckled and sighed, “The old gangster’s sense of aesthetics is so unique.”
After saying that, he turned around quickly. But Pei Xing caught up with him and brought him back to their room, covering his mouth with a passionate kiss.
Shi Yi’s hands were weakly placed on Pei Xing’s chest, his head tilted back, creating a sensual curve in his neck. Pei Xing’s kisses caused him to tremble and gasp.
Shi Yi felt frustrated with his lack of self-control and buried his face in Pei Xing’s chest in embarrassment.
Pei Xing chuckled and gently stroked Shi Yi’s soft hair, his large hands sliding to the small of his back. He asked, “Baby, is it that time for you?”
Confused, Shi Yi looked up at him, his face red with embarrassment, and asked, “What do you mean, that time?”
Seeing Shi Yi’s innocent expression, Pei Xing caressed his blushing cheek, and with a subtle smile, he whispered in his ear.
Shi Yi’s face turned crimson, his eyes widened, and he remained silent for a long time.
Pei Xing proposed that they should go to the mountains, where they wouldn’t be disturbed, to take a dip in the hot springs. As usual, Pei Xing took charge and made the arrangements.
“Sure, whatever you want,” Shi Yi responded with a pout, no longer complaining about the situation. He grabbed Pei Xing’s hand, remembering the passionate period of love that followed their previous marriage and felt a mixture of excitement and anxiety.
He asked, “Is there anything that can suppress this passion wave? Once every two months is too frequent.”
Pei Xing, aware of the effects of the red lotus fruit, was unsure about any methods to suppress Shi Yi’s passion wave.
In fact, once every two months wasn’t particularly frequent. The last time they married, the wave was triggered by the red lotus fruit had lasted for an extended time, where this was Shi Yi’s actual wave. It probably would last around five to a week.
“I’ll inquire about it sometime,” Pei Xing assured him, giving him a kiss on the cheek. He hoped they could find a solution, even if it wasn’t guaranteed to work.