Chapter 40: Wife, teach me!

Actually, I went to Huo Sanniang today to confirm this; I just wanted to think about how to get along with Chen Bushi in the future.

If someone turned a blind eye to them during their helpless period, never offering help, but then suddenly grew close after they showed some talent…

Then such a person is absolutely not worth a deep relationship, and one must even guard against him stabbing you in the back.

Now there's no need to worry about that; instead, we need to guard against the Chen clan suddenly gathering, picking up knives and spears, and attacking cities and seizing strongholds.

These people are too abnormal.

The most outrageous thing is that, among the Chen clan, Chen Bushi and Chen Luozi are actually the most honest.

One is the big fool of the Chen Clan's Two Fools; the other is so honest that he happily accepts the nickname Chen Luozi, even teasing himself about it.

These two most honest ones even picked up their knives and went puff-puff chopping people—what about the others?

"What are you thinking about?" Huo Sanniang waved her hand in front of Chen Wuji, speaking softly, "We don't need to rush repaying the debt; we can't pay it back directly either—these feelings aren't something mere money can settle. For now we'll often buy some food to send over, or if we have good game we'll send them some, and when we have money we'll repay them all at once."

"Hmm."

"Husband, let's eat first; I think the meat is stewed to mush." Shen Youwei interrupted them, speaking softly.

"I'm about to starve just eating; that conscience-less San Shu made me drink a bowl of wine and two bowls of tea, and didn't even give me a scrap of flatbread." Chen Wuji shouted.

Huo Sanniang chuckled lightly, "Then let's go eat."

Tonight's dinner is still hardcore.

Boiled deer bone, plus a serving of two mixed wild vegetables.

After having meat, these mountain wild vegetables also became pleasing to the eye and tasty.

After dinner, Huo Sanniang and Shen Youwei cleaned Chen Wuji's family's Eight Immortals Table, which had been passed down for three generations, then brought out the hemp rope they had half-twisted, and continued to light the lamp and render oil, working overtime.

Chen Wuji had nothing else to do, so he also learned to twist the rope.

The work isn't complicated, just a bit hard on the eyes.

He had really had enough of this oil lamp.

Having enjoyed bulbs as bright as daylight, using this thing is only slightly better than feeling around in the dark.

"Wuji, you've been tired all day; go to sleep early." Huo Sanniang raised her head from the dim edge of the oil lamp and said gently.

Chen Wuji shook his head firmly, "Not sleepy!"

Now, every time night falls is the most anticipated moment; how could I just sleep by myself?

Even if I'm exhausted, sleep without something to hold onto is of poor quality.

Huo Sanniang saw through Chen Wuji's intent at a glance, teasing with a blush, "For that little thought, you're not even sleeping?"

"We're already married!" Chen Wuji said, "Even if I die of exhaustion, I'll wait!"

"Then how about letting Youwei accompany you tonight?" Huo Sanniang asked with a smile.

"Sure, but my kang is actually big enough; there's no problem for us to sleep together." Chen Wuji said.

"What nonsense is that? Don't come up with stupid ideas!" Huo Sanniang said, blushing and scolding.

Chen Wuji said, "That way nobody sleeps alone—how lively."

"No way!" Huo Sanniang said firmly.

Chen Wuji didn't know what else there was to it, but seeing Huo Sanniang's attitude, there were surely some customs and particulars; it seemed his dream wouldn't be easily realized in the short term.

"No, you still can't sleep with Youwei for now." Huo Sanniang suddenly said.

"Why is that?" Chen Wuji asked.

He had just been fantasizing about it.

Shen Youwei is more open-minded than Huo Sanniang and knows more.

Who knows, he might still get to experience it tonight……

But one sentence from her left him completely bewildered.

"Youwei is completely obedient, but you rascal, you're a bit dishonest; if you two did that, it would hurt Youwei's body too much, so I'll stay with you." Huo Sanniang said.

Shen Youwei lowered her head, frantically twisting the hemp rope.

Even in this dim oil lamp light, her face was reflected with a rosy glow as charming as a sunset.

She really was thinking that……

Moreover, she always felt that what San Niang said was a bit too severe.

Her body is a bit weak, but enduring it once should still be fine.

Chen Wuji felt a bit resentful, "Wife, I'm not that clueless."

"Then, wife, it's about time; let's finish these chores tomorrow and go to sleep."

Chen Wuji decided to get to know his wife well tonight, even if he had to throw a tantrum.

Huo Sanniang let out a soft "pfft" laugh, cheeks flushed, "Alright, then let's sleep."

She put away her belongings, then told Shen Youwei, "Youwei, please bear with me these few days, no complaints. I'm a few years older than you, so I know a bit more about these things."

The flush that had just receded from Shen Youwei's face surged back up in an instant.

She whispered, "Older sister, I certainly know that, and I'm not in a hurry either……"

The scars on her body hadn't faded yet; if it weren't for Chen Wuji's impatience, she actually wanted to take it slower.

For her first time, she wanted to give this silly but kind-hearted husband a perfect experience, rather than let him see a body covered in hideous, demon-like scars.

Those shameful past events shouldn't keep haunting that foolish husband's heart.

……

The bright moon furtively hid in the treetops, and she casually pulled a wisp of cloud to shield her face.

A scene in Chen Wuji's room made it blush.

"Is it really that nice to look at?"

Huo Sanniang shyly turned her head, her voice trembling slightly.

Chen Wuji nodded heavily, "Very pretty, my lady, you said you'd teach me, but it seems you're breaking your word."

"After a while I'll naturally teach you; right now I can't teach you. Don't be impatient, I won't break my word." Huo Sanniang's face was full of shyness, yet what she said was especially firm.