Noble Son-in-Law - Chapter 31.2

Chapter 31.2
As soon as they stepped out of the study, they spotted Li Zhi, clad in a purple official uniform approaching from the other side.
‘Hmm… He looked very majestic and elegant wearing the official uniform. But no matter how impressive he looked, it didn’t change that he hadn’t showered last night! That unreasonable man!’Shen Qingqing bit her lip with hate.
Jiang Yiyue shyly called out, “Brother Zhongchang.”
Li Zhi was taken aback when he saw her, and asked with a doubt, “What brings Yiyue here?”
Jiang Yiyue glanced at Shen Qingqing, then looked down and said, “I wanted to learn painting from my sister-in-law.”
“Learning to paint?” Li Zhi raised an eyebrow at his little wife. ‘How could someone so delicate be a skilled artist?’
Shen Qingqing encouraged Jiang Yiyue, saying “Family is family, but you should head back. The old lady is waiting for you.”
Jiang Yiyue nodded and took her leave with the maid.
Once the girl was out of sight, Li Zhi turned to Shen Qingqing and asked, “How did she find out you could paint?”
Shen Qingqing chose to ignore him.
Thinking she was still upset about earlier, Li Zhi shifted his focus to Yu Chan and Yu Die.
Yu Chan accompanied her master to Haitang Garden and softly recounted everything.
Li Zhi nodded and said to Shen Qingqing, “I’m glad you have company at home.” He then resumed his act in front of the maids, while Shen Qingqing offered a half-hearted smile.
As it got late, they decided to have dinner first.
After eating, Li Zhi instructed Yu Chan Yu Die to get some water ready.
When Shen Qingqing heard that, her expression lightened a bit. ‘If Li Zhi doesn’t shower tonight, there is no way he will be getting into my bed!’
But after Li Zhi went to the west room and came back in less than fifteen minutes, Shen Qingqing started to wonder if he really cleaned up properly.
“Why are you staring at me like that?” Li Zhi asked, a bit confused, as he plopped down on the edge of the bed and noticed Shen Qingqing frowning and glancing at his waist.
Shen Qingqing clenched her teeth, turned away, and said, “I heard you skipped your bath last night?”
Her eyes were filled with disgust, so how could Li Zhi not get the hint?
Once he realized the matter, Li Zhi let out a soft sigh, and replied, “I was exhausted and just wanted to sleep.”
This made Shen Qingqing angrier. ‘If he was so eager to sleep, why was he bothering me? Clearly, he was being careless!’
Turning her back to him, Shen Qingqing said coldly, “If you don’t shower in the future, don’t even think about touching me.”
Li Zhi chuckled quietly, pulled the curtain down, lay next to his young wife, wrapped his arms around her, and whispered, “I’ll shower tonight.”
Shen Qingqing: ‘…When will I get pregnant?’
After being settled down, Shen Qingqing looked up and met Li Zhi’s handsome face. Strangely enough, she thought of Li He. ‘If only Li Zhi had Li He’s talent, maybe this whole situation would be a bit easier to handle.’
“Hey, can you paint?” Shen Qingqing asked, sounding like she was ready to give it a shot.
Li Zhi’s eyes lit up with excitement, and the weirdness vanished so fast that Shen Qingqing didn’t even catch it.
“I have the basic skills,” Li Zhi replied with a friendly tone.
Shen Qingqing felt a flicker of hope for him. She turned her gaze away and said, “I want to see it.”
Li Zhi grinned and said, “Sure, I’ll come back tomorrow earlier and let you see your husband’s masterpiece.”
End of chapter 31
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