Aromatic Flesh

Mu JinYu rested lazily on a low couch opposite of her, wearing a white shirt and a bamboo-patterned gown, while rare jewelry made from blue diamonds hung from the belt around his waist. One of his hands laid resting against the wooden hand-rest of the couch, while a book was held on his other hand. His eyes were kept lowered as he read the details on the book, only sneakily stealing quick glances and peeks at the busy lady while she wasn’t looking.

The boiled water bubbled within the clay pot as it boiled, but it was quickly picked up by a pair of jade-white hands and poured into the ivory tea sets nearby. With her other hand, she quickly cleaned the serving pots with the boiled water, and after that, the fire was slightly dimmed and the clay pot was placed back on top of it to be kept warm.

At this point, the temperature of the boiled dew within the serving pots slightly dropped as compared to before, while she held a silver measuring spoon and slowly introduced the slightly white and green tea leaves into a jade bowl, before pouring the boiled dew water into the mixture. After that, she covered the bowl and counted silently to 35 within her head, before holding the cap against the bowl and pouring the light tea into an exquisite looking tea-cup, while making sure that no tea leaves residue escaped from the bowl.

It was obvious that she was extremely proficient in making tea. Though she was standing up, her back stood straight and her posture was graceful as she moved, like flowing water in a running stream. When her head was lowered, the snow-white skin on her neck was brightly exposed in front of his eyes.

Mu JinYu kept his gaze over her pale neck as he took a sip out of the teacup offered to him, before widening his eyes in surprise as he exclaimed in his heart: Wonderful tea!

It is a known fact that he would usually drink the slightly bitter tea that was easy to prepare, but the woman in front of him had insisted that green tea was cold in nature, and extremely unhealthy to the body. Hence, she had taken it upon herself to brew warm herbal tea for him today.

And just a few days ago, Mu JinYu had received the exquisitely crafted brocade knee pads and the densely woven silk socks from her, and two days ago, he had accidentally run into her holding unfinished soles for a shoe, and according to the size of the soles, it was obvious that she was crafting it for him too.

He had lingered around the area out of her sight, only getting closer to the unfinished shoes when she retreated into the kitchen to prepare his medicinal meal1. He had taken a closer look and found out that though the shoes looked like any other ordinary ones, it could be seen that she had woven several layers of waterproof leather on the bottom of the shoes, making them extremely warm and water-resistant.

He’d always had the habit of looking through medical books in his free time in search of some home remedies for rheumatism, because whenever the weather turned cold, his bones and joints would hurt like crazy. He had never once told a single soul about this, but she was observant enough to have noticed it. From then on, claiming that she was weak to the cold, she had requested for more braziers to be set up around the place, and occasionally prepared medicinal meals for the both of them.

His heart skipped a beat as he thought of her actions once again, but he quickly realized that his blood flow was extremely extraordinary today, perhaps he had fallen sick?

In fact, he did not know why he had been returning home earlier and earlier as days went by, and if she wasn’t at the door happily greeting him for his return, he would feel extremely uncomfortable and gloomy the entire day, only feeling better once he had her pressed down and punished hard.

As for Gu MingYue, she would never leave SiFang Courtyard at her own will, because she did not want to be captured or killed by the Madam for going against her. Hence, no matter who requested to meet her, she would always use Mu JinYu as an excuse for not leaving the courtyard and showing up, because ‘The Young Master had not allowed her to take a step outside of the Courtyard’.

All of this is due to the fact that Madam Cui had spent a lot of money to purchase her, but in the end, Madam Cui could not get anything in return. This was why Madam Cui had been finding ways to get her out of the Courtyard, because as long as she stayed within SiFang Courtyard, Madam Cui would have no right to touch her without her owner’s consent.

Hence, she would spend her free time learning new poems, and sometimes brushing up her instrumental and dancing skills. Sometimes, Mu JinYu would occasionally run into her practice, and he would stay as an audience as he enjoyed her various performances.

But most of the time, she was still pressed down and had her tender parts taken roughly by the man as shameless profanities spilled unendingly from his lips. Though, he would always allow her to rest during the time of the month, and he would never shoot his seeds within her.

Gu MingYue had gotten used to this routine, especially the morning batch of seeds, which he had never missed until this date.

News of Mu JinYu returning home a lot earlier had been spreading through the capital, and every man in the capital knew about the exquisite bed-warmer he now owned, that was capable of seducing him to the point that he would give up on the ladies in the brothels and returning home quickly. Meanwhile, the ladies in the brothels were envious and jealous of the beauty that he had kept hidden within his Courtyard, because ever since her appearance, not once had he stayed out overnight in a brothel.

His friends were all curious about the unparalleled beauty he had kept hidden at his place, a beauty that could reel in a delinquent and casanova such as Mu JinYu.

Many had asked him to bring her on their outings, to meet the beauty, and perhaps get a taste of her together with the group of friends, but Mu JinYu had claimed that she was a gift from the Madam herself, and it would be disrespectful for him to do so. His friends had finally resorted to trying to keep him outside, and not allowing him to return, but Mu JinYu always seemed to be able to escape and return home.

Even the Fifth Prince, who was part of his group of friends, had begun asking about Ruo Lan, and demanded to check out the rumored beauty. And because of the prince’s superiority in title, he could not refuse and hence, finally agreeing to bring Gu MingYue to the Spring Hunting Event that will take place in a few days.

In fact, the Spring Hunting Event this year was very odd, as all unmarried men from the capital were invited, but it was a known fact that there were no princesses in the palace who were of marriageable age.

“Remember to prepare yourself, as you’ll be coming along with me to the Spring Hunting Event in a few days.” He spoke slowly, before sighing in resignation, “Remember to wear a veiled hat and cover your looks carefully, I don’t want any smelly men looking at your face.”

She had nodded obediently to his words.

In fact, according to the world plot, this was Mu JinYu’s first fateful meeting with the heroine, hence she had been wondering how she would ask him to bring her along, but instead, he had invited her along willingly without her mentioning it.

She also knew that, during the fateful day, the Emperor would finally announce the true reason behind the event and introduce the neighboring country’s princess, who was here for a political marriage. In fact, the princess would be searching for her husband from the many men in the crowd.

This was why Gu MingYue needed to attend the hunting event, as it was a special day and she would feel much more at ease if she could keep an eye on Mu JinYu.

Here is part 2!

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