Noble Son-in-Law - Chapter 26.2

Chapter 26.2
Shen Qingqing, who could not fulfil her wish, went to the small garden in the main courtyard with a sullen face.
She purposely waited nearly one hour there before going back.
When she entered the inner room, Shen Qingqing forced a smile and sat in front of the dressing table without looking at him.
Although Li Zhi was reading a book, he could not help stealing glances at his little wife.
Yu Chan helped Shen Qingqing to remove her hairpins and combed the thick black hair gently.
Feeling relaxed, Shen Qingqing closed her eyes and tilted her chin up slightly.
Under the candle lights, her profile looked like the most exquisite white porcelain, and her full lips resembled the reddest cherries.
Realising how pretty his wife was, Li Zhi swallowed hard.
Yu Die and Yu Chan worked seamlessly together. As soon as Shen Qingqing stood up, Yu Die entered with a basin of foot washing water and set it down by the bed.
Noticing this, Li Zhi stretched out his left leg and bent his right to make space for Shen Qingqing.
Shen Qingqing bit her lip. Remembering they already had such a physical relationship, she realised it was fine for Li Zhi to see her feet now.
She sat down on the edge, and Yu Die knelt to remove her shoes and socks first.
Li Zhi’s face was buried in the book, but his phoenix eyes darted to the floor. He caught sight of a pair of delicate, jade-white feet, and to his surprise, Shen Qingqing’s toenails were painted a bright vermilion.
The water shimmered with ripples, and her lovely toenails looked like dogwood blossoms in the snow, tempting him to reach out.
“Madam is so elegant.” Li Zhi looked over and teased with a smile.
Li Zhi got a dead look from his wife.
After a few seconds, Li Zhi was restless and didn’t want to force himself to stay still. He set the book aside on the bedside table and turned away from Shen Qingqing as he lay down.
After washing her feet, Shen Qingqing had no choice but to sleep.
Feeling a mix of emotions, she crawled to the end of the bed. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Li Zhi’s large feet and grimaced in distaste.
Yu Chan lowered the gauze curtain, snuffed out the lamp, and stepped out.
The room was completely dark.
Shen Qingqing quietly rolled up the quilt, trying to keep it secure with her body. Suddenly, the man beside her leaned over, attempting to slip his big hand into her quilt.
“What are you doing?” Shen Qingqing exclaimed.
Li Zhi murmured, “Miss Seventh, do you think it’s possible to conceive an heir in one go?”
Shen Qingqing felt a wave of fear thinking about last night and quickly replied, “Maybe I’m pregnant now. If my period comes as usual next month, you can come back then.”
Li Zhi was left speechless.
“When is your period supposed to start?” Li Zhi asked, keeping his tone calm.
Shen Qingqing contemplated for a moment before softly stating, “The tenth day of next month.” Her menstrual cycle was quite consistent.
Li Zhi promptly responded, “There are still twenty-one days until that date. If we make several attempts before then, we might conceive next month. Relying on just one attempt each month significantly reduces the likelihood of pregnancy. I have longed for this for several years. Does Miss Seven truly wish to remain apart from me for such an extended period?”
Shen Qingqing hesitated, recognising the validity of the man’s argument. ‘It’s true that short-term pain is better than long-term pain.’ After pondering for a while, she finally replied, “It is your decision.”
Li Zhi responded with a low hum.
Shen Qingqing tightly shut her eyes. When Li Zhi’s fingers made contact with her skin, she involuntarily shivered.
Li Zhi noticed her reaction, and he leaned closer and whispered in her ear, “Miss Seven, please be patient. I’ll be gentle.”
What Shen Qingqing could do was endure it all silently.
After a brief period, her breathing became erratic.
Given that Li Zhi was ten years her senior, he maintained his composure while his voice remained steady: “Miss Seven, I actually have another method… to help you.”
Shen Qingqing grasped the quilt tightly with her small hands and inquired as calmly as she could, “What method?”
Li Zhi’s throat moved as he spoke, and he pressed his lips against her slightly parted red lips.
End of chapter 26
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