Chapter 403: I Am Also a Concubine

Xiao Zong went to sleep.

Having not slept for several days straight, he didn't want to lose face again in front of his daughter and future son-in-law, so he decided to steal some time to catch up on sleep.

Xiao Yuji watched Xiao Zong leave, quietly tugged at Chen Wuji's sleeve, and in a voice as tiny as a mosquito whispered, "You wanted to see my boudoir, didn't you? Come."

"Suddenly so generous?" Chen Wuji chuckled.

Xiao Yuji rolled her eyes slightly and chided, "Just now my father was here—how could I talk to you? You're deliberately trying to get me in trouble; hurry up, hurry up."

She pulled Chen Wuji, who walked lightly, into her small courtyard, then, under the pretense of having something to discuss, sent all the servants away.

Entering the room, she closed the door, and Xiao Yuji, without any hesitation, immediately began to undress.

"I just want to take a look at your boudoir, broaden my horizons," Chen Wuji said.

Xiao Yuji felt a bit frightening.

Perhaps she and Qin Zan Hong are basically the same kind of person.

Xiao Yuji pursed her lips slightly, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of allure, and she chided, "Stop pretending; I still don't know you—you want to look at these two rooms of mine, right? I don't even know how you came up with that idea, does it just pop into your head like that?"

"Fortunately, although my home isn't very convenient, at least there's a way to think about it; if we were elsewhere, there might not be a place for you to mess around."

Chen Wuji: ……

"Actually, I'm not that urgent."

Xiao Yuji seems to have seriously misunderstood him.

Although not yet married, she is acting as an exceptionally qualified wife and concubine.

You want me to comply immediately, without any emotion, completely.

This matter is easy to talk about, but actually carrying it out is not easy.

"Okay, okay, okay, I'm urgent, come on, I'm really urgent, hurry up and get started!" Xiao Yuji tore open her clothes, seeing Chen Wuji remain still for a while, she grabbed his hand and guided it to the spot to be touched.

"My place is still not very convenient, so I won't take off all my clothes—just bear with it a little."

Chen Wuji was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Should we go ahead with this or not?

"Your father just now seemed to want to stop calling me brother; I don't like the term 'uncle'—how about you call me dad for a listen? Well, call later, don't call yet." Chen Wuji teased.

Xiao Yuji laughed, "What bad idea are you thinking up again? Is there anything special about that title? I've never heard of it."

"A local title like that is indeed uncommon; just don't worry about it so much—you can call later." As he spoke, Chen Wuji's hand moved up and down like a swimming fish.

Xiao Yuji arrogantly lifted her chin, "No, you definitely aren't harboring good intentions—I don't want that."

Chen Wuji: ……

"What nonsense, am I that kind of person?"

"Yes!"

"Mm..."

After a moment, Xiao Yuji broke free from Chen Wuji's mouth, "Come on, I'm worried someone might disturb us later—let's take care of the essentials first, the rest can wait."

"Are you ready then?"

"I was ready as soon as I entered the room, husband, I just..."

That soft, coquettish voice successfully ignited Chen Wuji's fire.

Xiao Yuji and Qin Zan Hong share many similarities, but they are actually different.

……

When Xiao Zong woke up, the moon was just at the treetops.

He changed into formal attire and solemnly prepared a family feast, inviting Chen Wuji to attend.

At that time, in the room, Chen Wuji and Xiao Yuji, who had already been lazy for a long time, were playing chess while discussing how to make Xiao Ershu submit.

Just as the banquet began, a servant of the Xiao family suddenly reported that a guest had arrived.

Xiao Zong was a bit displeased, but he had to go out personally to greet the guest—this is his principle in life.

No matter whether the guest is great or small, noble or humble, he always receives them personally, never letting servants bring them straight in.

As a result, after he went out for a while, he brought back Qin Zan Hong, who was carrying a roasted goose and a jug of wine.

"Sorry for the disturbance, Xiao Family Head, please don't blame this little girl; I and Yu Ji were originally like sisters, and now we are even more like sisters—I've acted a bit rashly, I hope the Xiao Family Head will forgive me." Qin Zan Hong set down her gifts and bowed to Xiao Zong.

Xiao Zong waved his hand magnanimously, "You're here to see Yu Ji—what blame could I have? If you don't mind, why not sit down and have something to eat together? Although Deputy Commander Chen is present, today is just a family banquet, so everything is casual."

"I really do have that intention." Qin Zan Hong smiled and sat down on Chen Wuji's left side.

The Xiao family also dines at separate tables, but half the room is occupied by a tea room, making this side a bit cramped; twelve small tables are set tightly on the left and right, with two seats almost right next to each other.

Seeing this, Xiao Zong's expression became slightly uneasy.

He felt that this female close friend of the boudoir lacked etiquette and had no sense of propriety—how could she sit beside Chen Wuji?

It's hard to say outright, but letting him keep staring like that also makes him feel uneasy.

After the servants had finished serving the dishes and left, Xiao Zong smiled and said, "Miss Qin, there are plenty of empty seats over here—why not come over so we can all talk easily?"

"It's fine; this is also my husband, so the Xiao Family Head needn't be so formal—just be casual." Qin Zan Hong said offhandedly.

Xiao Zong stared blankly, then gazed gloomily at Xiao Yuji, his expression slightly annoyed.

Chen Wuji's principal wife has arrived, and you didn't even give a heads-up? Such a smart girl—how did you become a clueless blockhead in these matters?

The daughter doesn't understand things, so Xiao Zong, as her father, has no choice but to be sensible himself.

"Ah, it's Madame Chen; my daughter didn't notify me beforehand—this is actually my fault for being rude first. Let me have a drink first; we can talk about the rest over wine." Xiao Zong clasped his hands and gladly took a cup of wine.

Qin Zan Hong tilted her head and looked at Xiao Yuji.

Xiao Yuji's eyes stared blankly, her heart full of doubt.

"No, you guys just talk—why keep staring at me? This afternoon we got a bit intense, I lost too much fluid, now I'm both hungry and weak, I want to eat something."

Seeing Xiao Yuji make no move, Qin Zan Hong had to say, "Xiao Family Head, you've misunderstood again—I'm also a concubine, not a lady."

Xiao Zong was stunned for quite a while, then suddenly stood up and said to Chen Wuji, "Deputy Commander Chen, why don't we go outside and talk privately? Let Yu Ji and Miss Qin talk here."

"Sounds good." Chen Wuji laughed.

Heaven only knows how hard he had been trying not to laugh just now.

Qin Zan Hong's remarks were vague, and Xiao Yuji, who ought to have been briefly introduced, stayed silent, leaving Xiao Zong, who is acting as the old father, to guess wildly.

Chen Wuji and Xiao Zong moved to the outer tea room, and Xiao Zong's state instantly improved.

In a few words they settled how Chen Wuji and Xiao Yuji's marriage would be handled, then got straight to the point, talking about paper.