The night wind blew in through the half-opened window, ruffling their hair and blowing up the pink peach blossom gauze. There seemed to be gentle feelings floating in the air.
It was late spring at this time, and all the flowers had withered. Ding Shaoze seemed to smell the faint fragrance of flowers coming from behind. Ding Shaoze took a deep breath, and something warm and bright seemed to flow through his heart.
Sweetness? Happiness? Joy? It’s all like that. It’s all there.
"Shaoze."
After an unknown amount of time, Su Xiaoxiao softly called Ding Shaoze's name. She didn't call him eldest master in a polite manner, nor did she call him by his first and last name like she did when she lost her temper, nor did she call him in a coquettish manner to please him.
Husband.
She just called him Shaoze, but this sound of Shaoze made Ding Shaoze's heart feel as if it was illuminated by the spring light of March. It was bright, warm, and brilliant, and there was also a trace of gentle and charming feelings floating, shuttling, and wrapping in the sunshine.
He seemed to hear his cold heart melting little by little.
"Shaoze, since I woke up, I am no longer the Su Ruliu I used to be. I am no longer the Su Ruliu who stubbornly loved you. My name now is Su Xiaoxiao. Shaoze, I'm sorry, I lost it.
The Su Ruliu who loved you has turned into the Su Xiaoxiao who doesn't love you now."
Ding Shaoze stiffened and was about to turn around. Su Xiaoxiao hugged his waist tightly, buried her head on his back, and whispered, "Don't move!"
Ding Shaoze froze and did not move.
"You turn around and look at me. There are some things I can't say, but these words have to be said, so please just stay the way you are."
Ding Shaoze didn't speak and used actions instead of answers.
"But, Shao Ze, even if I don't love you now, since I promised you to be your wife for life, I will not leave you. I think I will fall in love with you in the future. Shao Ze, we are husband and wife.
However, I don’t love you enough now to accept your body. Can you wait until I love you and am willing to accept you before we have sex?”
"good!"
With a low voice, Su Xiaoxiao raised her head in surprise and wanted to see Ding Shaoze's face, but remembered that his back was facing her, and she could only see the back of his head.
She originally thought that he would refuse because of his arrogance, but she didn't expect him to agree so simply. Su Xiaoxiao felt a little confused, fearing that the promise was false. After all, there is no businessman or traitor, and people like him...
"Since I have promised, I will do it. Women, I am not lacking!" Ding Shaoze seemed to sense Su Xiaoxiao's suspicion, and said coldly. Even though his voice was a little cold, Su Xiaoxiao could still feel a little bit of heat.
, and this little bit of popularity is enough to make Su Xiaoxiao have full confidence in him.
"Thank you, Shao Ze."
This thank you was sincere. Maybe she didn't know him well enough before.
"It's just, Ruliu..."
"I am not Su Ruliu, I am Su Xiaoxiao, Shao Ze, please call me Xiaoxiao. From today on, I will be completely myself."
"Xiao Xiao, Xiao Xiao..." Ding Shaoze recited the name softly. After reciting it once, he recited it again. Every time he recited it again, he felt a subtle, gentle and warm feeling spreading from the bottom of his heart.
"Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao..."
Every time Ding Shaoze said it, Su Xiaoxiao's heart felt painful and happy. The pain was because she thought of that person. That person also called her name like this, Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, very gentle and affectionate. The only difference is that that person
Her name was called with a little bit of joking, while Ding Shaoze's name was called with a hint of heaviness and confusion.
As for happiness, Su Xiaoxiao didn't know why, but she just felt that maybe she wouldn't be alone again in the future.
It's like having a home and a feeling of dependence...
"It's just, Xiaoxiao, how long will it take for you to fall in love with me?" Ding Shaoze's voice was full of uncertainty and heavyness. Su Xiaoxiao tightened her arms, hugged Ding Shaoze tighter, and leaned her head gently against Ding Shaoze.
With a generous back, he slowly closed his eyes and spoke softly.
"A lifetime is so long, you will always fall in love."
"A lifetime is so long, you will always fall in love." Ding Shaoze slowly read this sentence again, and the warm and tender feelings in his heart began to stir again. A lifetime is so long, yes, a lifetime is so long, her words
It was as if she was promising him that she would spend such a long life with him. As for whether she could really fall in love with him in the future, Ding Shaoze didn't care so much.
I just feel that a lifetime of companionship makes him feel warmer and more moved than love.
Yes, a lifetime is so long and there is no one to stay with and care for each other. How lonely will it be?
That night, Ding Shaoze did not leave Li Chun Yuan until the watchman struck. Before leaving, he transferred all the nursing staff from his courtyard to guard Li Chun Yuan like an iron tower.
Not to mention those crowing dogs and thieves, not even a mosquito can fly in.
And Su Xiaoxiao couldn't tell how she felt when she saw the nursing staff guarding Li Chun Yuan. Are they spying on her? Or are they really worried about protecting her?
If it was the former, she could only smile bitterly; if it was the latter, she should say thank you and feel a little touched.
The next day, before I even got up, I heard the noise outside.
Su Xiaoxiao opened her eyes and called Axiu to ask her what was going on.
"When I get back to the young madam, the second madam, the third madam, and the ninth madam are here to visit the young madam."
Visiting? Su Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sneer. It was estimated that those women were very disappointed when they saw her coming back.
"If the young lady doesn't like it, then I will ask the ladies to come back later?" Seeing Su Xiaoxiao's lazy look, Axiu asked tentatively in a low voice. Su Xiaoxiao nodded, and Axiu felt blessed.
, and was about to go out, but was stopped by Su Xiaoxiao before going out.
"Young Madam, do you have any more instructions?"
"Forget it, we're already here, and I'm too embarrassed to chase others away. Besides, although I don't like to be disturbed, I can't hide from you today but not tomorrow. They are all the eldest young master's concubines. I, as the principal wife,
Don’t be too rude, go and ask someone to serve tea and I’ll be there right away.”
Axiu agreed and went out. She whispered a few words to a little maid at the door, then came back and said respectfully, "I have already given orders to my servants."
Su Xiaoxiao nodded and was about to stand up. Axiu quickly came over to help Su Xiaoxiao. Then, she clapped her hands again, and two maids walked in respectfully with their heads lowered. One was carrying a golden washbasin.
One holds a golden mouthwash cup.
"Why is it gold? Where was the silver one from before?" Su Xiaoxiao doesn't like the color of gold and thinks it is vulgar. However, if she were asked to choose between a gold ingot and a silver ingot, she would definitely choose the gold ingot!
"The eldest young master replaced all the old furniture. He said that the silver items were unworthy of the young lady's status, so he ordered people to replace them with gold-plated ones."
Su Xiaoxiao nodded and said no more. The maids helped Su Xiaoxiao rinse her mouth and clean her face, and then retreated. Axiu helped Su Xiaoxiao sit in front of the bronze mirror.
"I'm in good health. I won't faint suddenly. You don't need to be so nervous."
Axiu felt blessed and agreed quietly, then took the wooden comb to dress Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao looked at herself looking fresh and refreshing in the bronze mirror and smiled, "I didn't expect you to understand my thoughts so well and know that I don't like those bright jewelry."
Axiu smiled and said, "Axiu has been fortunate enough to meet the young lady several times, so..."
Su Xiaoxiao smiled and said nothing. After only seeing her a few times, she knew her master's preferences clearly. Should she be said to be scheming? Or should she be said to be smart?
Looking at Su Xiaoxiao's indifferent expression, Axiu also guessed what Su Xiaoxiao was thinking. Her face froze, but she didn't say anything. How could she explain this kind of thing clearly? I'm afraid the more she explained, the more confused she would become.
Helping Su Xiaoxiao change clothes, after thinking about it, she inserted a sapphire hairpin into Su Xiaoxiao's bun. Seeing Su Xiaoxiao's confused look, Axiu explained, "The eldest young master said
, we can’t let the young lady look too shabby, at least she looks like a young lady.”
Su Xiaoxiao didn't say a word and looked at the hairpin. It was made with fine workmanship and was of top quality. Axiu saw that Su Xiaoxiao's eyes had been falling on the hairpin in the bronze mirror and hurriedly explained, "This
It is produced by the Zhao Family Jewelry Shop in the capital, and the eldest young master spent a lot of money overnight to ask shopkeeper Zhao to make it, and he also said that the young lady will definitely like it."
After hearing what Axiu said, Su Xiaoxiao's hand that was about to take off the hairpin slowly stopped. After a long time, he sighed quietly and said, "He's right, I really like it."
Zhao's Jewelry Shop? Is that the fat girl's shop? (For details, see the chapter about Su Xiaoxiao reselling jade bracelets)
Whether you like it or not is all up to him, so just wear it. After all, he is the young lady of the Ding family, the richest man in the country. It’s really hard for a woman in the whole country to be in such a poor position, otherwise, Ding will be the one to lose.
The face of home.
While I was deep in thought, I heard a woman shouting shrilly from outside the door, "Oh, my sister is so impressive this time. She made us sisters wait for so long and still haven't come out. Sure enough, the people who were picked up by the young master are different."
, the young master is too generous. My sister was out for a few days. She didn’t even ask what she was doing or who she met, and she just picked her up..."
Needless to say, he knew who this woman was. Su Xiaoxiao's face did not change after hearing this. Axiu carefully observed Su Xiaoxiao's face. Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao was not angry, she felt relieved and said softly, "Three
Madam is also unintentional, young madam, don’t take it to heart.”
Su Xiaoxiao didn't speak, and her faint eyes swept across Axiu's beautiful and fair face. Axiu felt a little uncomfortable when Su Xiaoxiao looked at her. She lowered her head and whispered, "This slave is talking too much."
Su Xiaoxiao was a little unsure about this Axiu. She felt that she was too smart. It didn't mean that she was smart and knew how to guess her master's bad thoughts. However, she always felt a little uncomfortable. Maybe her thoughts were on Qiu'er, so,
She didn't even like the maid who served her later. Su Xiaoxiao knew it was unfair to Axiu, but she couldn't help it. Who said she was used to Qiu'er being around?
Now that Qiu'er is no longer around, she can only get used to being served by others.