Chapter 258: Chapter 147 Master: "I have always been here.
Pei Wanyu and Xiao Yinruo had long left the hot spring pool of Qingyi Palace.
The originally calm water surface rippled, as a pair of milky white feet separated and splashed the water gently.
Sitting at the edge of the pool, Zhu Nanzhi clung tightly to Lu Jin’an’s back, her raised chin almost forming a straight line with her elegant neck.
The deep azure hair drifted loosely, swaying gently with the body’s movements.
Suddenly, she hugged Lu Jin’an more tightly, and her feet, rising and falling in the hot spring pool, coiled around Lu Jin’an’s waist.
From the ten delicate toes like jade beads to the rounded and slender heels, the lines were lush and soft, like the plush pads of a cat’s paw.
In this moment, a row of plump, tender toes curled into fragrant little nests.
The soles, pinkish-white, with fine lines graced with droplets of water, seemed even more delicate and enticing.
"Husband~" Zhu Nanzhi lowered her head and lightly bit Lu Jin’an’s ear. Though her voice carried a gentle sob, it remained melodious and pleasing.
Lu Jin’an buried his face in her collarbone, and the fragrance of Zhu Nanzhi’s scented skin grew even richer, the scent of sweat intoxicatingly sweet.
Feeling the slight tremble of Nanzhi’s thighs pressed against his waist, Lu Jin’an gently caressed her back, helping to steady her breath.
Having returned to Qingyi Palace from Fuyao Inn just half an hour ago, Lu Jin’an noticed Nanzhi’s restrained desire in her eyes, and ultimately couldn’t bear to think only of his own happiness.
So, as soon as they entered the hot spring pool, he lifted Zhu Nanzhi by her hips and placed her on the edge, pampering her tenderly.
One could say that except for being ’ill-favored,’ she was perfect in every way.
Because he initially said he didn’t plan on doing this, Nanzhi had initially resisted with words like, "I don’t want to delay your morning practice, husband."
Yet after a bit of comforting, though she no longer resisted, the girl began to lightly sob again.
It wasn’t that he made her cry; rather, it was the feeling of being cared for by Lu Jin’an that made her happy.
Though such ’ill-favored’ types have their quirks, they are indeed easily satisfied.
Lu Jin’an gently lifted her back into the hot spring, the warm currents rising above Nanzhi’s chest as if carrying her upward.
Her skin, white tinged with pink, bore many lingering fingerprints—Nanzhi’s skin was always delicate.
Lu Jin’an placed his hands on her waist, reveling in the tender smoothness akin to a baby’s skin.
Everywhere he looked was alabaster and soft, leaving him breathless.
Zhu Nanzhi’s hands that enclosed his back migrated to rest on his shoulders, her moisture-gleamed azure eyes hiding a faint pink touch, full of joy and tenderness.
Lu Jin’an’s breath grew a touch heavier; he felt he could never tire of Nanzhi’s flawless body.
His large hands gently stroked her smooth thighs, as fine as porcelain, with the main muscle near the thigh roots bulging slightly due to the sitting posture, tracing graceful arcs.
"Be good, don’t strain yourself." Lu Jin’an, seeing her slightly furrowed brows, lifted her from his embrace and held her close: "It’s about time."
He knew that doing something around the time of her monthly matters might cause some pain.
Nanzhi clearly began to feel it.
Zhu Nanzhi clung tightly to Lu Jin’an, feeling that being cared for by her husband never seemed enough.
"Then I wish my husband could also..."
With a light laugh, Zhu Nanzhi slipped into the hot spring water, only her deep azure hair blooming on the surface.
Lu Jin’an bent his head slightly and asked softly, "I remember you said you prepared a gift for my birthday. What gift?"
Zhu Nanzhi replied vaguely, "Wait until you come to Qingmiao Palace, I’ll show you..."
"Alright." Lu Jin’an smiled, "Then I’ll try to come to Qingmiao Palace to find you earlier."
"Okay~"
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As dawn brightened, the rain gradually lessened.
Sitting neatly dressed on the steps in front of Taichu Hall’s main hall, Zhu Nanzhi sheltered from the rain under the eaves, her cheeks flushed as she sipped the brown sugar water Lu Jin’an brewed, watching him practice in the morning.
Having returned from Qingyi Palace to Fuyao Inn last night and chatting with her husband while lying in bed, she hadn’t slept and followed Lu Jin’an here.
Today, returning to Qingmiao Palace, she wanted to watch her husband a while longer.
As for painting... having memorized it in her mind, sketching on the way back wouldn’t be too late.
Lost in thought, Zhu Nanzhi suddenly heard her master’s voice: "Won’t you spar a bit with him?"
Zhu Nanzhi placed her cup aside, stood up, and bowed to Xiao Yinruo: "Good morning, Master."
Xiao Yinruo nodded slightly, noticing the spring-like emotions lingering in his disciple’s eyes, paused for a moment in astonishment.
Did Jin’an and Nanzhi... last night...
"Disciple is no match for my husband." Zhu Nanzhi said proudly, "My husband is very skilled."
Xiao Yinruo, uninterested in her words, asked calmly, "Why are you up so early today?"
"Because I didn’t sleep." Zhu Nanzhi, while looking at Lu Jin’an, responded to Xiao Yinruo, unconsciously rubbing her lower abdomen.
Hmm, she could always feel her husband staying by her side these days.
"..."
Silent, Xiao Yinruo didn’t believe it was just talking and not sleeping, and with Nanzhi’s hands placed as they were, it appeared these two kids had done something last night... indeed!
She clenched her hands; what was wrong with these two children!
One after another, they claimed they wouldn’t do anything, but when she believed them, they went and did something!
Is this a game to them?!
Xiao Yinruo raised her head to gaze at the dreary sky drizzling softly and sighed heavily inside.