Chapter 203: A Small Gathering

Evening time.

A table of Huaiyang delicacies was prepared, and only then did Zhang Yunxiu come to the dining hall with his arm around Xu Ruoxi's waist. Zheng Xi'er and Lvluo stood respectfully before the table; seeing the two enter, they called out in unison with respectful voices: "Husband, Sister."

The two smiled and gestured for Zheng Xi'er and Lvluo to take their seats.

Zhang Yunxiu and Xu Ruoxi sat at the head of the table, while Lvluo and Zheng Xi'er stood on either side. Once seated and the dishes were all served, Zhang Yunxiu waved his hand, and the maidservants tactfully withdrew.

Instantly, only four people remained in the dining hall.

If one were to be precise, it should be six people.

Because Xi'er and Xu Ruoxi were pregnant, Zhang Yunxiu specifically used tea in place of wine. He held his teacup high, looked around at the three of them, and issued an invitation: "Today is Ruoxi's birthday. Our family is all here together, so let us celebrate for Ruoxi."

Xu Ruoxi smiled faintly and was the first to stand up; Zheng Xi'er and Lvluo followed closely behind.

The four clinked their cups together and drained them in one gulp.

After sitting back down, Lvluo stood up, paced behind Xu Ruoxi, and obediently acted as the little maidservant she had been before.

Xu Ruoxi tried to shoo her away, but no matter what, she could not be driven off.

It left the few of them unable to laugh or cry.

She refused to be a proper mistress and insisted on being a servant.

After the meal was three-quarters through, Xu Ruoxi's belly felt slightly bloated, and a sense of fatigue washed over her. Zhang Yunxiu asked with concern: "Are you sleepy?"

"A little. I don't know why, but lately, I get sleepy at the drop of a hat." Xu Ruoxi nodded, but not wanting to spoil the mood, she forced herself to sit in her original place.

Zheng Xi'er was an experienced person and naturally understood the ways of a woman's pregnancy.

She covered her lips and smiled, comforting Xu Ruoxi: "Sister, there is no need to worry. This reaction is normal; every woman must go through this when pregnant."

Following that, Zheng Xi'er spoke of some of her own experiences when she was pregnant with Zhang Xuan.

Xu Ruoxi listened, enthralled, and Lvluo, at her side, also pricked up her ears, wishing she could carve every word into her brain. Both sisters were pregnant, so tonight, the Master would most likely come to her room.

After their last bout of intimacy, Lvluo knew the taste of it.

To her, the Young Mistress and the Master were her everything. Therefore, she had to use all her strength to serve the Young Mistress and the Master well, and when the Young Mistress was in difficulty, help the Young Mistress "resolve her worries and troubles."

Including bearing a child for the Master.

Thinking of this, Lvluo's body burned, and her fair little face turned red as blood.

Zheng Xi'er, at her side, saw it clearly and cursed inwardly, "Little hussy, truly shameless." It wasn't even time to rest yet, and she was already wearing such a look of spring fever.

If this were in bed.

She didn't even dare to imagine what this little girl would be ravaged into by Zhang Yunxiu.

"By the way, where is Xuan'er?" Zhang Yunxiu suddenly remembered something, his brows furrowed, interrupting Zheng Xi'er who was about to continue speaking. "On such an important day, where is my precious daughter?"

What do you mean, your precious daughter.

That is also flesh that fell from my own body.

Giving her husband a resentful glare, Zheng Xi'er said nonchalantly: "You forgot? This little one clamored to go play at the Fourth Sister-in-law's house. Right now, she is probably playing vigorously with Zhongrun and Zhongyun."

Zhang Yunxiu gave an awkward smile, only then remembering the purpose of his Fourth Brother's visit today.

His Fourth Brother's household had two sons and one daughter: Zhang Zhongrun, six years old; Zhang Zhongyun, two years old; and Zhang Lan, three years old. Last time he took Zhang Xuan to visit, this little one clamored not to leave, wanting to play with Zhongyun and Zhang Lan.

"Forget it, never mind that heartless one." Biting his cheek to complain, Zhang Yunxiu used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish and swallowed it. "When that little one has played enough, I won't go looking for her!"

Xu Ruoxi and Zheng Xi'er exchanged a glance and smiled faintly.

As for this precious daughter, Zhang Yunxiu wished he could keep her by his side every day; he only said he didn't care. In all likelihood, if he didn't see his daughter tonight, he wouldn't be able to sleep.

After the evening banquet dispersed, Zhang Yunxiu took Xu Ruoxi and Zheng Xi'er for a walk in the courtyard, with Lvluo following behind.

After strolling for about half an hour, Xu Ruoxi yawned. Zhang Yunxiu knew she was sleepy, so he asked with concern: "How about I send you back to rest?"

"Mm." Xu Ruoxi nodded slightly.

After a few words of simple comfort, Zheng Xi'er and Lvluo also dispersed, and then Zhang Yunxiu helped Xu Ruoxi to the main bedroom.

The room was spacious and bright with elegant furnishings, and a large camphor wood bed was placed in the center.

On top of it was spread a thick, bright red brocade quilt. Carefully helping Xu Ruoxi to the bedside, Zhang Yunxiu went to unfasten Xu Ruoxi's buttons with practiced ease. Xu Ruoxi immediately became nervous, shielding her chest with both hands, and asked: "What are you doing?"

"Helping you undress," Zhang Yunxiu replied with a thick skin.

"You only know how to do bad things. Get out, I'll undress myself," Xu Ruoxi hummed, biting her lip.

"How can that do? You are a key protection target right now." Zhang Yunxiu wore a serious face, putting on the appearance of a perfect gentleman.

How could Xu Ruoxi not know what this bad man wanted to do? She didn't dare let him have his way; if he stirred up evil fire, she wouldn't be able to rest today.

She widened her eyes, putting on a look of refusing to submit even if she died.

"Sigh."

Zhang Yunxiu let out a long sigh, gave his beautiful wife a small peck on the forehead, and then stepped back out of the room. As he was leaving, he didn't forget to urge: "Happy birthday, go to sleep quickly. If you need anything, just call the maid."

"Oh." Xu Ruoxi nodded obediently, watching her husband with her eyes.

After leaving Xu Ruoxi's room, Zhang Yunxiu wandered around and finally arrived before the door of Lvluo's bedroom. Ever since the two had their intimacy last time, this was the first time Zhang Yunxiu had taken the initiative to seek out Lvluo.

At this time, the lamp was still lit inside.

Zhang Yunxiu tilted his ear to listen inside, but there was no sound. He found it strange and pushed the door open gently.

The door opened softly.

Lvluo was wearing a milky-white nightgown, sitting before the vanity mirror grooming herself, as if she had predicted he would come.

Hearing the movement, Lvluo's body gave a start, and she turned her body to look back at the doorway.

The two locked eyes, and Lvluo darted over like a butterfly, jumping before Zhang Yunxiu, and said with her pretty little face tilted up: "Master, tonight, let Lvluo serve you in your rest."

Having said that, she could no longer care about a young woman's reserve; she stood on tiptoe and took the initiative to kiss Zhang Yunxiu's lips.

Smelling the warm fragrance on the woman's body and feeling the sweet, moist sensation from her lips, Zhang Yunxiu's breathing grew heavy, and he stretched out his hands to embrace the beauty's waist.

Lvluo immediately gave a passionate response, her jade hands hooking around Zhang Yunxiu's neck.

Because Lvluo's body was very light and extremely petite.

Zhang Yunxiu used a little force and lifted her up.

The two of them embraced and kissed as they arrived at the bedside.

Everything followed its natural course.

The rain passed and the sky cleared.

By the time the two of them woke up, it was already midday on the second day.

Lvluo slowly opened her beautiful eyes, looked up, and realized she was still lying in her lover's arms, feeling as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

This meant that the young master had finally accepted her.

Thinking of the madness between the two of them last night, Lvluo's whole body felt hot; so this was what those nannies had talked about.

The joys of love between a man and a woman.

The corners of her mouth curled up, and she took the opportunity to nudge her flushed cheek into her lover's chest, her pair of snow-white, lotus-root-like arms hooking around her lover's neck.

Zhang Yunxiu was actually awake too, but he just didn't know how to face this little girl.

After all, he had very little affection for this girl.

It was mostly, perhaps, purely a physical demand.

Forget it, come what may.

Sighing inwardly, Zhang Yunxiu pretended to be exhausted as he opened his eyes. Sensing that Zhang Yunxiu had awakened, Lvluo blinked her large eyes and immediately exclaimed, "Young master, you're finally awake."

"That, Lvluo, aren't you tired?" Zhang Yunxiu asked.

"I'm not tired, what else does the young master want to do?"

(End of this chapter)