How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 139 A Touching Moment

"My lady, please kiss me~"

Shi An's gentle voice revealed a hint of longing.

Chu Ci naturally understood him. She nodded slightly, brought her lips close to Shi An, and gently touched his lips.

Shi An reached out and hugged his wife's neck, quickly becoming immersed in her tenderness.

Chu Ci's kiss was like a spring breeze, gentle and lingering. Shi An's breathing gradually became rapid, as if the whole world was filled only with the sound of their breathing.

The long, passionate kiss made Shi An almost forget the passage of time, until he felt a sudden lack of oxygen, and Chu Ci slowly released him.

Shi An gazed at Chu Ci, tears welling in her eyes, and exclaimed from the bottom of her heart, "I feel so happy right now."

Chu Ci looked at him, sighed helplessly, reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said softly, "You always cry so easily."

However, Chu Ci's hand did not stop there, but slowly slid down Shi An's cheek, finally stopping at his heart.

Her eyes darkened, revealing an ambiguous aura, and she said softly, "My lord, why don't you try crying in a different way?"

Shi An's cheeks flushed slightly as he leaned closer and offered himself to her, saying, "My lady, don't leave me, don't go..."

Chu Ci grasped the man's hand and kissed him a few times on the lips.

"I'm not leaving, I'm here, Shi An..."

Shi An shed tears again, "My lady, you're finally back, you're finally back..."

"Hmm, do you miss me?"

Shi An didn't answer; her tears flowed even more fiercely.

Chu Ci had been thinking about Shi An's health for too long...

He quickly stopped and began to carefully clean himself and Shi An.

The time it takes for two incense sticks to burn passes in the blink of an eye. Shi An's face is as red as the sunset, like a drunken rabbit, as Chu Ci gently carries her back into the house.

His body was limp, as if all his strength had been drained, and he collapsed weakly onto the brocade quilt. A few strands of fragrant sweat slid down his forehead, glistening like pearls. The scene was inexplicably erotic...

Chu Ci gently lowered her head and leaned down to kiss Shi An's forehead, as if he were a rare treasure.

She used her inner strength to slowly dry Shi An's hair, and carefully covered him with a blanket, afraid that the man would catch a cold.

"My wife..."

Shi An suddenly murmured softly, his hand wrapping around Chu Ci like a snake, pressing tightly against her.

"My lady..." The man's eyes slightly upturned, revealing a hint of allure and seduction, "I want more..."

Chu Ci was somewhat surprised. Looking at Shi An's delicate appearance, a feeling of pity welled up in her heart, but she still said rationally, "You can't take it."

"No!" Shi An repeated incessantly, as if possessed, "I can bear it, my wife... I can bear it, I can bear it..."

His hands wrapped tightly around Chu Ci's waist like vines, as if afraid that she might suddenly leave.

"My wife, don't leave me..."

Tears welled up in Shi An's eyes, streaming down his cheeks like pearls from a broken string. "Please..."

Seeing this, Chu Ci narrowed her eyes, reached out and pinched Shi An's chin, using a little force to make him raise his head and look directly at her, without wiping away his tears.

"Are you sure? Your wife has been celibate for so long, once we start, she won't hold back."

Shi An's body trembled slightly, as if excited, yet also afraid. "My lady, I am yours. You can do whatever you want with me."

Chu Ci carefully pulled him into her arms and nibbled on his ear a few times, making Shi An tremble again.

"Master Wife~"

Hearing her husband's coquettish tone, Chu Ci gently nuzzled his head and said with a smile, "Alright, you'd better not regret it."

"Ah~ um...."

"Ang~"

"My wife..."

"Wife! Lord!"

"......"

"My wife..."

"Stop yelling, it's no use begging for mercy now."

*****

The next evening, Shi An finally woke up.

He was still sleepy and subconsciously reached out to touch the mattress beside him, only to find it was ice cold.

Shi An's brows furrowed instantly, a strange sense of annoyance and disappointment welling up inside him.

He slowly sat up and looked around. The room was quiet, without a sound.

Shi An's mood grew heavier and heavier. His wife was not there, and she had left him alone at home.

The man silently put on his clothes and decided to go out and look for them.

He staggered out of the room, but the whole room was empty except for himself and the cold wind that swept over him.

Shi An frowned even more deeply; he simply couldn't believe that Chu Ci would leave without saying goodbye.

After all, she had just returned yesterday, and they had spent a wonderful time together.

Could it be that she was dissatisfied with her performance yesterday?

Shi An stood there, bewildered and at a loss.

For a moment, he doubted that everything yesterday was just a dream, but the clear marks on his body told him that Chu Ci's return was real.

After hesitating for a moment, Shi An strode towards the kitchen.

Sure enough, he found some clues on the kitchen table.

There was a plate of steamed buns on the table, still steaming hot, clearly freshly made.

Underneath the plate was a letter.

Shi An's heart tightened, and she quickly picked up the letter and unfolded it.

The handwriting on the letter was vigorous and elegant, just like the style of the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu).

The Empress has been assassinated; I have gone to the palace.

Shi An's hand trembled slightly. He never imagined that Chu Ci's departure was due to such a major event.

******

Outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, a group of ministers stood there, each with a solemn expression.

Chu Ci stood quietly in the crowd, with General Yuchi beside her. The two did not exchange many words, but from General Yuchi's slightly furrowed brows and thoughtful expression, it could be seen that she seemed to be carrying a considerable burden in her heart.

In contrast, Chu Ci appeared quite calm on the surface; however, only she knew that she was actually quite restless and uneasy inside.

She calculated when Shi An would wake up, steamed a basket of hot buns, thinking that she could have dinner with her husband and enjoy a rare moment of warmth.

But who could have predicted that something like this would suddenly happen?

Thinking of this, Chu Ci couldn't help but frown again, secretly complaining in his heart: "Tsk! What a mess! Shi An must be very upset."

To be honest, she really didn't want to deal with these tedious things. At this moment, all she wanted was to get back to Shi An's side as soon as possible, kiss him, hug him, and sleep with him.

The Crown Princess stood at the very front, full of vigor and confidence.

She would occasionally chat with the officials beside her, and every now and then flick her sleeves to stretch her somewhat stiff body.

Suddenly, she glanced back at Chu Ci, but quickly turned away again.