Chapter 35

"Can Li Jia Ying go with your trusted soldier?"

I asked again laying beside Ml. Even when we're in bed he still held some records and requests needing his approval.

What a workaholic guy. It feels like looking at an ancient CEO.

"Why?"

"The festival. It's the talk of the servants even the maid's gossip about it."

Every day I would hear their excitement thinking about what to dress, who would go first and what should they buy. They tell stories about their past festival experience. A love that blooms, a tear to shed, and a burst of laughter that could be freely spilled like a shot of rum.

"Li Jia Ying can use a disguise."

Ml shooks his head. "It's dangerous."

"Then won't you let Physician Feng guide me?"

As one of his trusted friends if he has no patient within that day or he isn't badly needed then that would be awesome. It's also better for Ml, he won't skip his work only to be drowned with additional piles of tasks when he returns.

The faster he is finished then he can rest. Many people die from overwork and get isekai'd the problem is all those people are from the modern world going to another plane.

"Who?"

"Physician Feng." I glanced at him, "If you don't want him, then someone that has proven his combat ability to you."

Looks like he doesn't want me to bother the physician. Alright, I'll take note of that.

"Are they the only people on your mind?"

I blinked. The only people in my mind? Oh.

"It would impede your work if my husband is the one to join me."

Look at you, recommending yourself while you're still looking at these files. Wait, don't tell me...

"Is that why you're still doing this?"

Ml put the finished paper on his side, wide enough for the ones he just already completed. "My wife is quick to know."

"..." I can't say thank you for your efforts when you say it so directly. It even feels like sarcasm.

"You don't want?"

"Why wouldn't I?"

"If you don't, then you can never go to the festival."

There he goes again.

"My husband is right! You and Li Jia Ying are more than enough."

Of course, I was just flattering him and it does make sense that he's the strongest.

I yawned watching as four incense sticks are ready to be fade. It's rude not to wait for him to finish.

"Thank you for waiting wife."

Ml immediately hugged me. One of his slender hands rubbed my head, his fingers curled playing with the sides of my hair, trying to twirl it between his fingers. Sometimes, it makes the root of my hair twitch. There were parts of his calloused palm or fingers that slightly hooked with my hair. Man, I don't understand why most women like this.

"Wife."

Ml never forgets to smile handsomely. However, my depraved eyes are being too shameless again glancing at his visible scars down to his cleavage. Skin that seemed stoned yet a feast to the eye. Hmm, the most obvious one seems an arrow injury just above his heart. This is what they call, scars can make you even hotter.

"What is it?"

"Please understand that you are my Wang Fei, and my enemies are too many to count."

Then why did you marry someone as weak as me who can't defeat nor support you when you're in danger? To be protected? Don't you like a strong female lead? You're so hasty with your decision.

I nodded understanding what he meant but still, "Then, be with wife even if it's for a moment, uh, enough for two joss sticks to burn, ah no." I lift a finger. "One."

After all, he is a busy man much more now. I'll just take his thirty minutes or so.

"If the husband is with his wife no harm will befall her."

But why are you just staring like that again? Every time he's like this, I want to poke his eyes. "You don't believe me?"

Ml smiled.

"No."

Oi. So, I really have to be the one to bring it up.

"What should wife do then?"

"You know what you should do."

"I know what I should..."

This ML is really petty. Pressing the bridge of my nose I muttered, "Don't blame me, you're the one who told me that."

Before Ml could even react I hastily kissed him on his right cheek and then covered myself with the duvet. "Good night."

"That's not what I want."

It's parts of the ones you want.

"Go to sleep already."

"Husband is a little cold."

Look at this guy, we're all wrapped up with a thick blanket and you're also hugging me. Which part is it that you're feeling cold? Haiz.

"Why aren't you answering?"

"Indeed, if husband catches a cold we won't be able to go."

Gritting my teeth, I hugged him back.

"It must be hard."

Of course, your body looks like it's been carved. It's so hidden by your taste in scholarly clothes that you look like a soft boy.

"Forcing yourself to stay in my embrace."

Oh.

"Still, husband finds your warmth very lovely. Do you think I'm selfish?"

"People are selfish."

In some ways, we all are selfish as human beings. There's something we can't let go of, a guilty pleasure, an aim, a longing whatever that is.

"You're right."

"Then let's sleep. Husband must rest well."

I felt him nod.

"Good Night, Wang Fei."

"Good night..."

***

"Hng."

So warm.

Mmm.

The slow strokes on my head woke me up. Blurred eyes that sees something creamy white. Creamy...

White.

I rubbed my eyes and took a look again.

I was snuggling on his chest.

I backed away a bit only to see his upper clothes were messed up. Tilting my head upwards, Ml was already intently gazing at me.

I don't like it.

"Good afternoon."

"Good..."

Afternoon?

"How... How long have Li Jia Ying slept?"

"Long enough to not eat two meals in a day." He said and continues to play with my hair so I gently swatted his hands away getting up. "Were there maids entering my— our room?"

"Yes."

I twitched my lips looking at his playful smile. Promoting a happy and pleasurable marriage huh? Okay, I get it.

"Then wife will call the maids and prepare a bath."

"Alright."

"How about husband?"

Crap, I can't still get used to saying endearing words to him.

"Husband will join you."

"Jo... Okay."

Keep calm. He's only teasing you. I nodded and gave him a thumbs up. The maids entered the room and assisted me in removing my clothes as we went to take a bath. I thought we would go to a regular bathroom I've seen in a manga or something but howee~ this looks like a luxurious pool.

"Ouh, nice."

When I dipped my toes in the water it was warm, no, it reminds me of the hot spring I've been to with my friends and the moment my body submerged in the bath, man, it's just amazing. 10 out of 10. The life of the rich and I'm just riding with it. Haha.

"Where is your master?"

"The master entered awhile ago but he soon walked into the other door."

"What's in the other door?"

"A wider bath."

Oh. Wait, a wider bath? Now I'm curious what it looks like. Come to think of it, Ml didn't even tell me if I should act lovey-dovey to those who knows I'm sane. These maids that came with Rin obviously knows I am not retard. I'll ask Ml after this. For now, let's act. I looked at Rin who smiled, "???"

"Aiya, he must know his Wang Fei is still shy."

"Yes. The Master had told us that this will be yours if not you can ask the other bathroom until you're comfortable."

I grinned. Such a capable and sharp assistant.

"Yes, yes. Tell husband for me that his Wang Fei is truly grateful for his understanding."

Hah, it's so awkward to speak in flowery words if you can be blunt. Ancient times and their beheading tactic are really a pain in the arse. This ordinary citizen still has a lot to learn.

"Then would the mistress want to hear about the accomplishment of the master?"

No.

"Sure."