Standing by the bed, he waited for her to finish drinking water, then directly reached out and carried her into the bathroom, where the maids had already prepared hot water in the bathtub.

Knowing the girl in his arms was still shy and reluctant to bathe with him, Pei Yuqing placed her in the water and stepped out.

After Xie Wanqing finished her bath, she stepped onto the floor, feeling her slender legs somewhat weak, and unwilling to let the maids see her in this state, she stubbornly forced herself to walk out of the bathroom.

Pei Yuqing was waiting at the door. Seeing her barely managing to walk out, he hesitated for a moment before lifting her up by the waist, "Why are you being so stubborn? Why didn’t you call me in?"

Inside, the bedding on the bed had already been replaced with fresh ones, and the window had been opened, the night breeze erasing a certain lingering scent in the air; except for her looking like a fragile chick unable to bear any burden, the room had returned to normal.

Seeing him refreshed, and then reflecting on her wobbly legs, Xie Wanqing silently lowered her gaze, secretly disgruntled.

Aware he had gone too far, making the young girl a bit upset, Pei Yuqing very attentively massaged her waist, his voice gentle and soothing as he coaxed the person in his arms.

"Alright, quiet now." Xie Wanqing pushed him away, "I want to sleep."

Pei Yuqing was always agreeable, holding her hand to his lips and kissing it, "Sleep."

Indeed, once desires are satisfied, even the most elegant man changes his demeanor.

Having finished her silent grumble, Xie Wanqing’s exhausted body couldn’t hold on any longer, and she closed her eyes, falling into deep sleep.

Once the girl in his arms had soft, steady breaths, Pei Yuqing stopped his massaging movement.

After a long while, he gently lifted her chin, looking down at the girl with closed eyes in his arms, obedient and charming, unable to resist bending down to kiss her forehead.

Having confirmed she was asleep, he finally held her hand, gently feeling her pulse.

...

The next day, Xie Wanqing leisurely woke up late in the morning.

Feeling the constant warmth from the body next to hers, she opened her eyes, meeting Pei Yuqing’s smiling gaze, her mind slightly fuzzy.

"Awake?" He tucked a stray lock of hair behind her temples, speaking softly: "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

Xie Wanqing blinked, "Don’t you need to attend court?"

Pei Yuqing chuckled, "Court is nowhere near as important as my lady."

"Smooth talker," Xie Wanqing didn’t want to pay him attention, bracing her hands to get out of bed, when suddenly feeling something, her body stiffened abruptly, turning to look at him, "Did you apply medicine on me?"

Pei Yuqing responded with a hum, "You got a little injury there, couldn’t not use medicine."

Seeing her face flush, he said amusedly, "I only did it while you were asleep because I knew you’d be embarrassed..."

"Shut up!" Xie Wanqing, embarrassed and furious, reached out to strangle his neck, "It’s all your fault!"

"Hmm, all my fault," Pei Yuqing encircled her waist, pulling her into his embrace, speaking softly, "Is there nowhere else uncomfortable?"

Xie Wanqing hummed, "My whole body is sore, everywhere feels uncomfortable."

Last night, he had tormented her till she had no temper left, even worse than the night of their consummation.

Pei Yuqing knew well, he didn’t even go to court today, afraid the girl would wake up and feel wronged not finding him there.

"Then don’t go out today," he spoke softly, "I’ll be leaving the Capital in a few days, stay home and accompany me."

Since spring began, Xie Wanqing had been restless at home, nearly going out every day to enjoy herself.

Hearing his words, she raised her head from his arms, her gaze wary, "Accompany you is fine, but no climbing into bed."

"...Alright." He agreed with difficulty.