Chapter 976

"Who asked you to protect me? I can protect myself, and I can protect you too! I don't care, I've thrown caution to the wind today—if you still don't want me, then I'll go die!"

Su Qin glared furiously at Zhao Chi.

Tears hung at the corners of her eyes.

When a woman has gone this far, there really is no other choice.

Either leave, and afterward she might turn love into hate—Zhao Chi would lose a woman and gain an enemy.

Or accept.

Zhao Chi sighed: "I didn't say I don't want you…"

Hearing those words, Su Qin stood up at once.

"Fine, you said it yourself—take me right now, or you're a liar!"

Then she grabbed Zhao Chi's hand and walked toward the bed.

No one knew where Su Qin got the strength, but she pulled Zhao Chi straight up.

Although Su Qin was very beautiful, in her current state Zhao Chi couldn't really sleep with her.

Zhao Chi reversed his grip, pulled her, and drew her straight into his embrace.

Then he held her tightly.

This move really worked.

Su Qin twisted twice, then lay still in Zhao Chi's arms.

Zhao Chi quickly struck while the iron was hot.

"Since I said it, I'll definitely do it—you don't have to insist on this right now."

Su Qin looked at him with teary eyes: "No! It has to be today."

Zhao Chi said: "This kind of thing can't be too rash. I want to properly marry you. I'll speak with the clan leader, then pick a good day for a formal wedding."

Su Qin struggled twice more.

But Zhao Chi didn't let go.

Su Qin stopped struggling: "Bah! What formal wedding? I'm not going to be your wife anyway—as a concubine there aren't that many rules. As long as we're both willing, today is fine!"

Zhao Chi said again: "But at least we should tell the family—after all, you're also a member of our household."

Su Qin said: "What kind of member is a vassal lord? A vassal is just a vassal. After you take me, then I'll be a member of your household. You can tell the clan leader afterward."

Zhao Chi said: "But the way you are now—all snot and tears—I can't bring myself to do it either?"

Su Qin finally smiled a little: "Nonsense, where's the snot?"

Su Qin's current appearance wasn't ugly at all.

On the contrary, having just cried, her eye rims and nose were a tender red, looking as if she'd applied very natural light makeup—making her even prettier.

Perhaps this is what "pear blossoms bearing rain" means?

"Let go of me, I'm going to wash up. You wait here for me, don't leave. You can eat something first while you're at it."

"Alright…"

Zhao Chi released his arms.

Su Qin didn't leave immediately, but instead hugged Zhao Chi back for a while.

"No, I don't trust it. Come with me—you can wash up too while you're at it."

Zhao Chi sighed: "Once I've promised you, I won't leave. Besides, we still need to eat."

Su Qin grabbed him: "Eat me first, then eat."

The two entered the bathroom next door.

This was still Zhao Chi's first time bathing with another woman.

Although there was no Carefree Spring in Su Qin's territory, one could tell she still loved cleanliness.

Her hair was always black, shiny, and neat; her makeup was always clean and tidy; her body always carried a faint fragrance.

Upon entering the bathroom, she immediately took off her red dress.

Next came the undergarments, high heels, stockings, and panties.

She undressed very quickly, seemingly eager to let Zhao Chi see.

Zhao Chi was indeed watching without blinking.

At this point, there was no need to pretend anything—indulge his eyes, and treat her well in the future.

Su Qin had a good figure.

Among ordinary women, she could absolutely look down on all the rest.

Two gentle mounds trembled slightly.

Seeing the appreciative look in Zhao Chi's eyes, Su Qin smiled more happily.

Su Qin walked over and helped Zhao Chi undress.

Zhao Chi waved his hand: "No need, I'll undress myself. I'll go pour water for you."

Su Qin shook her head: "No, today let me serve you with a concubine's etiquette. You don't need to do anything—leave it all to me."

Zhao Chi laughed: "Do I not need to move even in bed?"

Su Qin said softly: "No need, leave it all to me. Just lie down and enjoy."

Zhao Chi had originally been making a joke.

He hadn't expected Su Qin to take it seriously.

Zhao Chi shook his head: "You don't need to go to such an extreme either."

Su Qin said shyly: "This is my first time too, I've never done anything before, so I'll definitely be very clumsy. If you're not satisfied with anything, tell me and I'll fix it right away."

Zhao Chi laughed: "Of course it's clumsy the first time—if you were skilled, that would be a problem."

Su Qin laughed softly: "You can teach me. Every part of my body is yours to enjoy—it's all yours. I'm just afraid I won't do it well."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Don't worry. With this kind of thing, there's no 'well' or 'poorly.' As long as there's feeling, it'll be perfect."

Su Qin said softly: "Don't worry, my feelings are full…"

Before she finished, Zhao Chi felt something warm on the top of his foot.

Su Qin's deep feelings dripped down.

Su Qin blushed: "Sorry, I really couldn't hold it in. Yihuiwo Gang will wash it clean for you."

Zhao Chi said: "It's fine. I like them juicy."

They entered the bathtub.

The bathtub was very large, big enough to hold two people.

Zhao Chi was used to the Carefree Spring, so here he found it a bit cramped.

But precisely because it was cramped, it truly became a space for just him and Su Qin.

Su Qin helped him wash gently.

More than washing, it was like caressing.

Zhao Chi didn't move, letting her explore freely.

Though Su Qin had been full of momentum when she was angry earlier, she had now completely crumbled.

The shyness of a young woman swept over her.

Her whole body was red.

Especially her cheeks and neck, all flushed crimson.

Zhao Chi watched her with great interest. Su Qin was too embarrassed to even lift her head, only carefully washing Zhao Chi spotlessly clean.

The bath was finally over.

The two entered the bedroom again.

"Wait for me a moment."

Su Qin hurried to the cabinet nearby and brought out a brand-new bedsheet.

Zhao Chi said: "No need to change to a new sheet. Yihuiwo Gang will definitely get it dirty."

Su Qin spread out the sheet.

It was a red sheet embroidered with mandarin ducks, very festive.

"If it gets dirty, it gets dirty—what does it matter? Look, these are mandarin ducks, and we're on it."

Then Su Qin brought out two pillows and one double quilt.

All were new, and all embroidered with dragons and phoenixes or mandarin ducks.

A completely newlywed-style bed setup.