How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 82 Let's Set Off Fireworks!

"Wife... Mistress." Shi An finally came to his senses, but at that moment, a hot stream gushed from his nasal cavity, and his nose started bleeding uncontrollably.

"Hey!" Chu Ci was startled and quickly grabbed a towel to tightly block his nose.

A wry smile crossed her face: "It can't be that bad..."

Shi An felt incredibly embarrassed and wished she could disappear into the ground immediately.

He had never experienced such a predicament and was filled with remorse.

"how so……"

Looking at Shi An's expression, Chu Ci couldn't help but chuckle softly: "Hahahaha..."

Hearing the laughter, Shi An blushed deeply and quickly turned her back to Chu Ci, trying to hide her embarrassment.

"My lady, please don't look at me..." he said softly, his voice tinged with shyness and unease.

Chu Ci finally managed to stop laughing, then walked up to Shi An and asked gently, "Stop laughing. Let me see, are you still bleeding?"

Shi An shook his head, indicating that the bleeding had stopped.

Chu Ci fetched him a basin of clean water and said softly, "Come and wash up."

"Ah."

Shi An nodded, slowly walked to the basin, gently washed her nose, carefully checked it to make sure there was no blood left, and then wiped her face with a clean cloth.

"My lady, I'm all better now."

Chu Ci carefully examined Shi An's nose and, after confirming that the bleeding had stopped, she took him out of the bathroom and returned to the bedroom.

Shi An sat obediently on the bed, her big eyes fixed on Chu Ci, revealing a hint of unease and longing in her gaze.

He carefully reached out and gently tugged at Chu Ci's sleeve, whispering, "My lady, hug me."

Seeing his pitiful appearance, Chu Ci opened her arms without hesitation and hugged him tightly, gently stroking his hair and back.

As Shi An felt the warmth of Chu Ci's embrace, the unease in his heart gradually dissipated.

He looked up at Chu Ci's beautiful face, couldn't help but lean in and give her a light kiss, then lowered his head shyly.

Chu Ci loved his shy look the most. She affectionately touched Shi An's face and praised, "My husband is so cute."

Upon hearing Chu Ci's praise, Shi An's face turned as red as a ripe apple.

He mustered his courage and leaned closer to Chu Ci again, kissing her lips.

Chu Ci sensed Shi An's enthusiasm and immediately responded.

Their breathing became rapid.

They reveled in the sweetness and warmth of the moment, forgetting all their troubles and worries.

During their passionate kiss, their clothes unknowingly slipped to the ground.

Shi An trembled all over as Chu Ci stroked her, tears welling in her eyes.

His legs were wrapped around Chu Ci's waist, and his whole body turned pink.

"My lady... I... I feel so terrible..."

Chu Ci picked him up and let him sit on her lap, gently coaxing him, "You won't feel uncomfortable anymore soon."

"Mmm... Mistress, Mistress... Ah..."

Chu Ci frowned, her breathing becoming rapid. "I'm here... I'm here..."

Although her body had changed from her previous life, Chu Ci was not one to be sentimental now that she had already experienced it once.

She doesn't think her own desires are a bad thing.

This is a human instinct.

But this was the first time I was fully conscious, and it felt very different.

It was snowing outside, but the people inside didn't feel cold.

The snowflakes fell thick and fast, as if draping the world in a silver coat.

Plum blossoms bloom on the branches. When the wind blows, the petals tremble as if dancing, becoming even more vibrant and dazzling.

White snowflakes fall on red plum blossoms, creating a beautiful picture.

The fish swam along the edge of the pond, swaying their tails, looking both cute and pitiful.

Chu Ci and Shi An argued all night, and finally fell asleep at dawn.

Chu Ci slept exceptionally well that night, sleeping until the afternoon.

When she woke up, she found Shi An still fast asleep, her cheeks rosy, like an innocent child.

Chu Ci couldn't help but gently kiss his cheek, then carefully carried him to the bathroom, meticulously washed his body, and thoughtfully changed the sheets.

After finishing these tasks, the sun was almost setting, but Shi An was still sleeping soundly.

Chu Ci then took out a book and leaned against the bed to read quietly.

Although Master Li did not assign any lessons for these three days, I still did not want to "waste" my time studying the Chu Ci.

The setting sun shone through the window, filling the bedroom with a warm and cozy atmosphere; everything was so peaceful and beautiful.

When Shi An woke up, she found that it was pitch black outside the window, without a single ray of light.

He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Chu Ci.

The soft light shone on her face, making her look gentle and slightly tired.

Chu Ci's gaze was focused and serene, as he immersed himself in the world within the book.

Shi An was so engrossed in watching Chu Ci that he stared at her silently, as if time had stood still.

Suddenly, a gurgling sound broke the silence.

Shi An awkwardly clutched her stomach, realizing that she was starving.

Hearing the sound, Chu Ci looked up and met Shi An's gaze.

She smiled slightly, leaned closer to Shi An, and asked softly, "Are you hungry? I'll go make you something to eat. What would you like to eat?"

Shi An's cheeks flushed slightly. He shyly wrapped his arms around Chu Ci's neck and whispered, "I want to eat wontons. I made some earlier and froze them outside. My wife can just cook some."

Chu Ci nodded, gently stroking Shi An's hair, then got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Shi An watched Chu Ci's departing figure, slowly closed her eyes, and carefully felt her physical condition. She felt much better than last time.

After all, Chu Ci was conscious this time, and her movements were gentle and slow.

The ultimate comfort he experienced immersed him in it, and even the discomfort afterward was greatly reduced.

Shi An rolled over in bed a few times, feeling content and satisfied. A smile involuntarily crept onto her face, and an unprecedented sense of happiness welled up inside her.

Before long, a fragrant aroma wafted from the kitchen; Chu Ci had already cooked the wontons.

She carried two bowls of steaming hot wontons into the bedroom.

One bowl contained only five wontons, while the other was filled to the brim with twenty.

Chu Ci placed his bowl on the table, then carefully picked up the other bowl and sat down by the bed.

"Come on, let's eat. I'll feed you," Chu Ci said gently.

Shi An nodded obediently, propped herself up and sat up, leaning against the headboard.

Chu Ci picked up a spoon, gently scooped up a wonton, carefully blew on it to cool it down, and brought it to Shi An's lips, asking with concern, "Is it hot?"

Shi An shook her head and replied softly, "Perfect."

As Shi An ate each wonton, she felt her stomach gradually fill up, and a sense of warmth and satisfaction spread throughout her body.

After finishing the five, he was full, and Chu Ci took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth.

After everything was over, Shi An slowly lay back on the soft bed, her long, cascading hair slightly draped over her shoulders. Her delicate face carried a hint of languor and contentment, making her look exceptionally gentle.

Chu Ci gently reached out and slowly touched his forehead.

Shi An felt the gentle touch and couldn't help but squint her eyes, savoring the sensation.

"I'll go get something to eat first, and then I'll come and carry you to see the fireworks," Chu Ci said softly.

Shi An smiled and nodded, replying, "Okay!"

He knew there would be fireworks tonight, and he was filled with anticipation.

Before long, Chu Ci quickly finished eating the twenty wontons, then took the bowl and went into the kitchen.

Shi An tried to sit up in bed and slowly got out of bed.

Although my legs and lower back are still a little sore, I'm otherwise fine.

When Chu Ci returned after washing the dishes, she immediately saw that Shi An had already gotten out of bed. She quickly went over to help him and asked with concern, "Are you alright? Is anything bothering you?"

Shi An shook her head and replied softly, "It's alright, my wife, I feel fine."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's good. Let's go, I'll take you outside to set off fireworks."

After saying that, she carefully draped a thick cloak over Shi An and led him out of the room.

Upon hearing that they were going to set off fireworks, Shi An's face immediately lit up with a bright smile.

He held Chu Ci's hand tightly, his heart filled with joy.

Chu Ci took out fireworks, placed them in the courtyard, lit the fuse, and then quickly ran back to Shi An's side.

The two stood quietly at the doorway, waiting for the moment the fireworks would light up the sky.

A few seconds passed, and suddenly there was a "bang"!

Then came several more sounds!

Beautiful fireworks bloomed in the sky, like colorful flowers, illuminating the entire night sky.

Shi An opened her mouth slightly, looking at the fireworks in the sky in surprise.

His eyes shimmered with iridescent light under the fireworks, making him exceptionally captivating.

Chu Ci did not turn her gaze to the fireworks, but instead stared intently at Shi An.

In his previous life, Chu Ci lived in a bustling capital city during his later years, where people would set off fireworks to celebrate even the smallest things.

Whether it's a wedding, a baby's birth, or a restaurant opening, fireworks are always a must to add to the festive atmosphere.

As a professional assassin, she always operated at night and had therefore witnessed countless fireworks displays like this.

Over time, she grew tired of fireworks, even somewhat fed up with them.

However, when she decided to watch the fireworks with Shi An, a strange sense of anticipation welled up inside her.

She wanted to know what it would feel like to watch fireworks with someone by your side.

But when the moment actually arrived, she found that she didn't want to watch the fireworks at all.

I just want to see Shi An.

Fireworks are fleeting. Although Shi An often witnessed similar scenes in his previous life, this was the first time he had watched fireworks with Chu Ci.

This meant a great deal to him.

Shi An wanted to remember the appearance of each firework so that she could recall it clearly in the future.

After all the fireworks had finished, Shi An turned to look at his wife and was shocked.

The other person's gaze was gentler than he had ever seen before, like a clear spring flowing into his heart, making him intoxicated by it.

Shi An was stunned for several seconds before he came to his senses.

"My lady..." he murmured, still somewhat dazed, "My lady, are you looking at me?"

Chu Ci nodded, her eyes sincere and fervent: "Can't I look?"

Shi An seemed to have been burned, her face flushed, and she lowered her head shyly: "Yes...yes, I can see it."

Seeing her husband suddenly become shy and his expression was extremely cute, Chu Ci couldn't help but feel a surge of love in her heart.

She reached out and gently lifted Shi An's chin, making him look up at her.

Then he slowly leaned closer to Shi An and whispered, "Shi An, I like you very much."

After saying that, she put her arm around Shi An's waist without hesitation and gave him a long and affectionate kiss.

The kiss was like a dazzling fireworks display, making Shi An's heart bloom in the sky like fireworks.

He was immersed in Chu Ci's tenderness, and his hands unconsciously grabbed Chu Ci's clothes, responding to her kiss.

When the two finally separated, Chu Ci and Shi An were both breathing rapidly.

After calming down for a while, Chu Ci felt that she and Shi An had been kissing too frequently lately, and she was a little unsure, so she asked.

"Shi An, have we kissed too much? Do other couples do this too?"

Upon hearing this, Shi An was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes, a hint of loneliness in them.

"Does the wife not like kissing Shi An? Has Shi An lost his appeal...?"

Chu Ci quickly shook her head in denial, "No! Of course not! You are very attractive to me, I... you know..."

At this point, Shi An's ears turned bright red. He recalled the intimacy between the two of them last night, and his heart raced.

Having spent so many years in brothels in his previous life, Shi An was quite skilled, but whenever he faced Chu Ci, he would unconsciously blush and his heart would race, as if he had returned to his earliest, most innocent days.

This reaction was not something he could control; it was an instinct he could not escape.

At this moment, Chu Ci was still worried about Shi An's emotions, completely unaware that her words had already appeased him.

She continued, "I just wanted to understand the situation. After all, this is the first time I've had such an intimate relationship, so I'm still a little confused... um... I don't quite understand..."

After hearing those words, Shi An loved her even more!

He excitedly leaned over and kissed Chu Ci, showering her with kisses several times: "My wife, I love you so much."

Chu Ci smiled indulgently, and seeing that he had appeased Shi An, he simply carried her back to her room with one hand.

"It's too cold outside, let's go back inside and warm ourselves by the fire."

Shi An nodded obediently after hearing this, nuzzled Chu Ci's cheek, and hugged her neck tightly.

Chu Ci sensed Shi An's dependence and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Back in the room, Chu Ci wanted to put Shi An on the bed, but Shi An clung to her tightly and refused to get off.

Chu Ci was taken aback, and softly called out, "Shi An?"

Upon hearing the sound, Shi An suddenly burst out laughing.

His laughter, as clear and melodious as a silver bell, echoed throughout the room.

Chu Ci was puzzled to see Shi An so happy, but at the same time, she inexplicably started to laugh along.

"What's wrong? Why are you laughing?"