Shen Lansui endured and endured before turning her head to look at him. She could not fall into his trap.
After a while, Lu Xingyue called out again, "Lansui."
Shen Lansui: "..."
She silently clenched her hands under the quilt.
Lu Xingyue didn't know what she was thinking. His eyes kept falling on her. When he saw her quilt moving slightly, he suddenly felt relieved and said with a smile, "I know you're not asleep."
Shen Lansui pursed his lips.
The mattress sank slightly, and Lu Xingyue's refreshing smell gradually approached, finally stopping at a safe distance.
"I did have a lot of inappropriate things today, and I'm sorry for you." He sat on the edge of the bed, not looking at Shen Lansui, for fear that she would feel uncomfortable, and his eyes only fell on the end of the bed.
His tone was sincere, and Shen Lansui's frown couldn't help but relax a little, but he still didn't make a sound.
Lu Xingyue thought it would be difficult to say these words, so he struggled in the bathroom for so long. Now sitting next to Shen Lansui, he felt that it was no big deal.
"My tone was bad during the day. I'm not blaming you, I'm just a little worried..." He paused, his earlobes reddening.
The first time he said something similar to showing weakness, Mr. Lu was still a little awkward. He calmed down for a while before continuing: "It's not because you said my legs are angry. In fact, I'm not angry either. If it's true, it's probably because I'm afraid."
Shen Lansui raised her eyebrows in surprise, scared? What are you afraid of?
"I'm afraid you'll sympathize with me. I can't stand that look in your eyes." Lu Xingyue seemed to have heard her thoughts and sighed self-deprecatingly, "I'm also afraid that if I can't cure it, I'll have to be a cripple for the rest of my life."
"What happened to Mu Chongan later was because I didn't consider it carefully and didn't consider your feelings. But he acted ruthlessly. I was afraid that you would be targeted and that you would be implicated by me." Lu Xingyue glanced at the people around him, but saw the quilt He slid down a little further, and the exposed little ear listened carefully.
He didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but his heart that had been hanging around finally settled down.
He didn't realize it himself, and his voice was softer when he spoke again.
"I'm not good at words and I've made you feel wronged. I'm sorry and I won't do it again in the future. If you are unhappy about something, you can tell me directly."
He turned his head and looked at Shen Lansui, his gaze seemed to have substance. Shen Lansui criticized him as an afterthought, but the anger that had been held in for a day did dissipate.
If she thought about it carefully, she could actually understand Lu Xingyue's mood. Even if the proud son of the emperor fell from the clouds, no matter how calm he behaved, he would still feel uncomfortable in his heart.
It's like there is a soft thorn buried in the bottom of my heart. Usually it doesn't hurt when I don't move, and I don't feel its presence. But once I touch it, it hurts terribly.
Thinking about it again, Lu Xingyue said that the Mu family was paranoid and ruthless. Do you understand that?
Shen Lansui was completely out of temper now, and was left feeling helpless.
Lu Xingyue waited for a moment, but when he saw that she still had no intention of turning around, he sighed silently, got up and turned off the remaining lights, took off his cloak and hung it up, then went back to the bed and lay down.
The bedroom suddenly became dark, and a few birdsong could be faintly heard outside the window.
As soon as Lu Xingyue pulled up the brocade quilt and closed his eyes, a hand touched from inside.
Lu Xingyue opened his eyes suddenly.
The hands were pressing around on the brocade quilt in an unorganized manner, as if they were looking for something.
Seeing that the touching position was getting further and further away, Lu Xingyue's face turned red, he grabbed the restless hand and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?"
His hand paused for a moment, then he pulled it out suddenly and patted the back of his hand as if to comfort him.
Lu Xingyue was startled, turned his head and looked inside, and saw Shen Lansui lying down at some point, with his eyes closed and his face gentle.
He was so happy that he couldn't help but laugh. Does this mean he accepted his apology?
After two pats, Shen Lansui was about to take it back, but Lu Xingyue held her hand by accident.
The two of them were stunned at the same time.
Shen Lansui opened her eyes and looked at the top of the bed in surprise. Why was he holding her hand?
Lu Xingyue also looked at the top of the bed, wondering: Why should I hold her hand?
The two of them were in a stalemate for a while. Shen Lansui felt that his hands were almost familiar. He was so hot that he couldn't help but struggle.
Lu Xingyue immediately let go of her hand and said in a hoarse voice, "Sleep well."
Shen Lansui immediately lay down straight, as peaceful as a sculpture.
Lu Xingyue's discomfort dissipated instantly, he chuckled, retracted his hand and closed his eyes.
*
The next day, Lu Xingyue slept a little too much, and when he opened his eyes, it was already bright outside.
He was startled, then thought that he was fine now, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
After lying down for a while to calm his heartbeat, Lu Xingyue slowly sat up. He turned his head and looked at the person on the side of the bed. He was lying on his side with his back to him, and he seemed to be sleeping deeply.
There was a strange feeling in his heart, but he didn't think much about it. He just thought it was because he slept too late last night.
But when he came back from washing and exercising, Shen Lansui still didn't get up.
The ominous premonition in his heart became stronger, and he strode to the bedside and called Shen Lansui, "Lansui?"
Shen Lansui didn't respond.
Lu Xingyue gently pushed her shoulder, "Wake up, Lan Sui."
This time she moved and turned around in a daze, her eyes bleary and her face pale.
Lu Xingyue's heart skipped a beat. Seeing a layer of cold sweat forming on her forehead, he quickly touched her forehead and found that it was not hot.
Why would this happen if it wasn't a fever?
"What's wrong with you?"
Shen Lansui had just woken up, feeling cold and in pain. She just looked at him blankly and said nothing, or she had lost the strength to speak.
She subconsciously covered her lower abdomen, which was in pain.
When Lu Xingyue saw this, he immediately turned around and said, "Here comes - go ask the government doctor to come over! Hurry!"
Mulang, who was waiting outside the door, went to call someone without saying a word.
Guan Chun and Shang Xia asked worriedly through the door: "Sir, what's wrong with Madam?"
"Come in!"
Lu Xingyue shouted sharply.
Guan Chun opened the door with excitement.
The two of them didn't care so much at this time and ran straight towards the bed.
"She doesn't have a fever but has a cold sweat. She seems to be in severe pain. What's wrong? Has she ever been like this before?" Lu Xingyue asked worriedly.
Guan Chun saw Shen Lansui clutching her stomach and asked hesitantly, "Could it be menstruation?"
Shang Xia squatted beside the bed, held Shen Lansui's hand, and asked in a low voice: "Madam, do you have a stomachache?"
Shen Lansui regained some sense now and nodded, "It hurts..."
Shang Xia turned to Lu Xingyue, who was tense all over, and said, "Master, Madam is probably having her menstrual period. You... you should stay away for a while."
The word "menstruation" was not unfamiliar to Lu Xingyue. After all, he was married before. However, his relationship with Mu Xuejiao was tense. She would not say this, and he would not take the initiative to ask.
So he never knew menstruation would be so painful.
Watching spring and admiring summer took up the position beside the bed, so he had to step back.
"Sir, the doctor is here!" Mulang shouted outside the door.
Lu Xingyue came to his senses and said, "Let him in!"
The doctor immediately came in carrying a small medicine box that was somewhat old.
Lu Xingyue waved his hand, "I don't need to pay any attention to the ceremony. Let's show it to Madam."
(End of chapter)
