Chapter 74: The Iceberg Melts

  On the dock, a super-large and extremely luxurious ship berthed.

  Perhaps it was this ship's exterior that was particularly resplendent, making the surrounding ships look dull by comparison.

  The surrounding fishing boats, merchant ships and official ships stopped on both sides, with everyone looking up at the ship in unison, secretly guessing what kind of ship it was. Suddenly someone shouted excitedly, "Look! This is the Golden Anchor Hall's ship, the Golden Anchor Hall is going to perform here!"

  "Jin Yutang, it's actually Jin Yutang." Everyone at the dock was in an uproar.

  "There's going to be a performance, it's great!" Everyone rushed to tell each other.

  But then a handsome man in blue clothes walked out, standing with his hands behind his back, casting a sideways glance at the crowd, his eyes narrowed and coldly said: "What a farce! You are really a group of boring people!"

  Mr. Zhou coughed, he had already seen all sorts of unpleasantness from Yu Ran on the way, in short, Yu Gongzi was now extremely displeased, and then, he turned his gaze to look at the dispirited, hanging-headed, tail-tucked ice fox, and a thread of sympathy arose in his heart. Along the way, Yu Gongzi said more than twelve times that he wanted to throw the ice fox into the sea, so-called main debt beast, to vent his anger, he really thought that the other party was suspected of animal abuse.

  He took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Dye Gongzi, isn't it already too late?"

  Yu Ran hooked her mouth and said proudly: "Of course it's arrived, the ship made by the witch girl is different, it's very fast."

  Mr. Zhou was quite emotional, the speed was indeed very fast, and they were making full speed ahead, arriving in just three days, all the sailors were leaning against the side of the boat, seasick and vomiting.

  Yu Ran lightly swung her sleeve, and the wide and elegant robe fluttered in the morning breeze. "Hear Ye Yi probably didn't expect me to catch up so quickly. I'll go find them now, follow me."

  Yu Ran and Mr. Zhou rushed towards the Summer Resort Villa.

  Looking at the rugged mountain road, Mr. Zhou's face was somewhat worried, "Dye Gongzi, I can't run anymore."

  Yu's face sank, "Only by using lightness kung fu can we move fast enough in this place."

  ……

  Inside the courtyard, two ancient trees are lush and verdant, with dense branches and leaves that overlap each other.

  Wen Renyi pressed down his emotions and sat down gently, feeling some long-suppressed things welling up inside him.

  At the same time, looking at the woman in front of him, no, his wife, his eyes were ignited.

  He knew he liked her, and she originally liked him too.

  What is more beautiful and enchanting than two people being in love?

  It's not just her heart that's racing, but her face is also burning like hot coals, as if she's about to go crazy. Her entire body feels like it's been soaked in a warm spring for three hours, or like a shrimp that's been cooked to perfection. Su Mo is lying lazily on the couch, wearing a beautiful moon-white robe with autumn-colored golden silk threads embroidered with lovely peony petals, which sets off her delicate and snowy skin, as if it were the first snow of early winter. Her pale face with a hint of red is like a lotus flower emerging from the water, and the air around her is gradually becoming warm. The cold and refreshing air in the mountains makes people feel good and enchanted.

  Su Mo's eyebrows were dense and black as ink, the corners of his eyes slightly upturned with a hint of evil charm, his nose was like a jade carving, his red lips curled up, looking somewhat proud and extremely beautiful.

  Wei Renyi had always known that her beauty was stunning, but he never knew she had such a quiet and enchanting demeanor.

  Like a Begonia flower waiting for the moment when the rain is about to come and the dew will moisten it.

  Her captivating eyes lightly lifted up, her fingertips gently placed on the side of her leg, and her gaze was like a sea of peach blossoms, lightly swaying in a mesmerizing manner. "We forgot something last night."

  At this moment, Wen Renyi didn't expect her to suddenly speak up like that, and asked in a low voice: "What's going on?"

  "Look, wine has been prepared over there." Su Mo stretched out his hand and pointed towards the low table opposite him.

  He glanced sideways and found a jug of wine and two cups on the table, suddenly realizing that they hadn't drunk the wedding wine last night.

  This wine should have been given by Mrs. Fang when the two of them were soaking in the hot spring, vaguely remembering that last night it seemed to have forgotten something, and it turned out that only the wedding wine was forgotten.

  Madam Fang is a carefree person, and only today did she quietly have someone deliver the wedding wine.

  Two people are destined to drink this cup of wine together, and only then will they be harmonious and beautiful, united and loving, with a lifelong affection.

  Wen Renyi handed the wine cup to Su Mo, holding one himself, his eyes fixed on her, that dark and enchanting flow of light, a pair of dark and mysterious pupils almost drawing people in, murmuring: "Mo Er, from now on you and I will become husband and wife, never to part."

  Su Mo listened to his words, and the deepest part of her heart suddenly softened, thinking of him in the sword array, she pursed her lips.

  Then they crossed their arms over each other, touched their lips to the cup and tilted their heads back to drink this cross-cupped wine.

  This time, the two of them were genuinely drinking together, savoring the taste of this cup of wine deeply.

  After drinking, Su Mo seemed to be unable to hold his liquor, and he supported his forehead with his fingertips.

  In her previous life, she rarely drank alcohol because she easily got dizzy after just one drink.

  Moreover, in the Jianghu, she is extremely self-disciplined, always stopping after a small taste. This time, although the wine's flavor is light, her face is as red as a flower, and her cheeks involuntarily flush with two crimson clouds, tender and charming like a cloud, extending all the way to her rosy cheeks.

  Just as she felt overwhelmed by the wine, rubbed her temples, and was still dizzy and confused, a pair of slender arms gently wrapped around her shoulders from behind. Wen Renyao leaned against her cheek, blowing out a faintly fragrant wine breath into her ear. Wen Renyao kissed her lips, light as a feather, and in the daze, she caught a whiff of the scent of mint leaves. She could even feel his accelerated heartbeat through their clothes. In a low whisper, he murmured, "Mo Er, are you wearing that outfit?"

  "Which one?" Su Mo's beautiful eyes slightly raised, and she was slightly stunned for a moment.

  "Yu Ran gave you that set." Wen Ren Yi found it somewhat difficult to say.

  "In the end." Su Mo felt a bit dizzy and didn't have time to think much, remembering that day he went back and untied his clothes, putting them casually into the Heavenly Book, the clothes lost their seal, and now they had become an extremely ordinary beautiful Chinese dress.

  "Mò ér, put on that one, okay?" Wen Renyi couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

  "Why?" Su Mo's enchanting red lips pursed slightly as she quickly glanced at him.

  Yu Ran didn't give me a gift when I got married, and he's like half a brother to me. Consider this as the gift instead." Yun Ren said shamelessly with an unchanged expression.

  Su Mo felt a little suffocated and couldn't help but be speechless, with a hint of annoyance in her heart. However, she noticed that the man beside her seemed to be getting more and more shameless by the minute.

  "Mò ér, change into those clothes." Wén rén yì's fingertips stroked her hairline, entreating: "Let's perform the conjugal rites together again, how does that sound?"

  "You... you..." Su Mo was at a loss for words.

  She gazed deeply at him, her eyes filled with incredulity and a sense of unreality, as if the waters of her heart had been stirred up.

  She couldn't help but wonder: was this still the same cold and noble Wen Renyi in front of her?

  Is it still the leader who led tens of thousands of Dongling guards?

  That aloof and cold Wen Renyi?

  At the time of marriage, which proud and aloof man would make such a request?

  He bit his lip, seemingly also somewhat embarrassed, but still brazenly said: "How about wearing that suit? I like it."

  Su Mo gazed at him for a long time before finally saying: "Mm." He didn't expect himself to unexpectedly agree, and Wen Renyi couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

  Then she came behind the screen, rustling and bustling as she put on the most beautiful perfect dress, and wore the most gorgeous exquisite jewelry given by Mrs. Fang.

  Wen Renyi's gaze fell on Su Mo, took a deep breath, and the two were only wearing thin undergarments, with a hint of chill in the room.

  Feeling her outer garment fall to the ground, Su Mo's body trembled slightly. He stretched out his arm and tightly hugged her, "Cold?"

  Her enchanting eyes slightly lifted, as if endless charm was coming, surpassing that of Su Daji by hundreds and thousands of times. "It's a bit cold, the mountain is not warm enough."

  Although it's cold outside, my heart is warm. Soon there will be warmth around your neck, "I'm here, you won't feel cold."

  He slowly sat down beside her, the fragrance of orchids, the breath between his nose was still faintly fragrant, as if it were a few precious flowers competing to bloom outside the hall, the enchanting fragrance when the flowers bloomed in profusion, came through the heavy curtains and windows, but this breath belonged entirely to a beautiful woman, his lovely wife. He leaned over, staring at her without blinking, the breath between his lips getting closer and closer, half-pushing and half-coaxing, even gently lifting her jade hand, holding it to his lips, kissing her fingertips repeatedly.

  Su Mo's beautiful eyes seemed like water, somewhat shy, her gaze swept around, seeing the pear wood bed head carved with vivid and lifelike paintings of a hundred children, all symbolizing the prosperity and flourishing of descendants, one by one, beautiful calabazas and lotus roots flashed before her eyes.

  She raised her eyes and saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering among the flowers.

  The butterfly landed on the flower, unfolded its wings, and felt a series of light jumps in its heart.

  It was as if each of the men's kisses lightly touched her cheek, eyelids, nose, earlobe, and neck.

  That handsome and unparalleled white-clad man waved his hand, the red soft curtain slid down from the golden hook, and the red ripples completely covered the two of them.

  Heavy red curtains, inside white gauze curtains, layer upon layer, deep and overlapping, tossed about by the red waves, like a dreamlike scene. The layered snowflakes and the plum blossoms covering the mountains and fields are truly bewildering to the eye, as if forming another beautiful romantic world. Passion is like fire, love is like song, three thousand waves rise up in a frenzy. Behind the disheveled curtains, the two of them are enveloped within, only allowing the gentle sunlight from outside the window lattice to filter through.

  That dense love seemed to penetrate fully into his and her marrow, not to mention the daytime, but at this moment, who still cares about those tedious formalities. The movement in the inner chamber made the bright day blush with shame and retreat under the cloud layer. At this moment, all the beautiful poems about love in the Book of Songs and the Music Bureau are hard to describe the beauty of this moment. What appears before one's eyes is: Flowers bloom, jade trees dance, phoenixes dance together, spring returns, painted buildings, swallows nest in pairs.

  Borrowing flowers to add festive colors, delighted to encounter an autumn night that feels like a spring evening.

  Fragrant spring delights in swimming mandarin ducks, green trees happily shelter phoenixes.

  Beautiful Hua Tang flies colorful phoenix, warm and cozy brocade bed dances dragon.

  Willow color moistens plum makeup mirror dawn, peach blossoms reflect face cave spring.

  The bridal chamber is warm in spring, flowers bloom together on one stem, the relationship between fish and water is deep, the moon is always full.

  ……

  Yu Ran didn't care about Mr. Zhou at all; he jumped and leaped through the forest, his figure as swift as a bird in flight.

  The sparse tree shadows in the mountain stream swayed and shook, the peach blossoms fell down in disorder, stirring up a dark wave, and ripples appeared on the surface of the water. The man's blue and elegant figure surpassed that of a first-rate swordsman from the rivers and lakes, like a dragon leaping out of the water, his fleeting and unpredictable shadow was enough to dazzle people's eyes.

  The man displayed his lightness skill all the way until he reached the middle of the mountain. He tapped the tip of his foot on a tree and quickly jumped down.

  When he saw the two big red lanterns hanging in front of the door, his eyes condensed and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

  Yu dyed clothes and belt in the wind, stretched out his hand and shook off his hair tie, then tidied up his clothes, took two steps forward, pushed open the door, and looked at the young servant with a solemn expression.

  The little servant who opened the door naturally recognized Yu Ran and hastily nodded his head and bowed, "It's Master Yu Ran who has arrived."

  Yu Ran raised the corner of his mouth and coldly laughed, "Is Mr. Wen at home?"

  "Yes, yes." Mengzi nodded repeatedly.

  "Is Aunt also here?" Yu Ran asked with her usual arrogance.

  "Right on time, right on time." The gatekeeper smiled and turned to let Yu Ran in, saying with a flattering tone, "Young Master Yu, you've come at just the right moment. I heard that Young Master Wen has brought back a beautiful young lady to get married, and they had their wedding ceremony yesterday. I also played a part in it. Right now, Madame Fang is resting in her bedroom, drinking tea. Although she's been very tired these past few days, she's extremely happy. If you go see her now, she'll be even happier."

  As he said this, he suddenly felt a chill in the other person's eyes.

  Menzi couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart, sensing that Yan Gongzi seemed extremely angry and disdainful about Wenren Gongzi's marriage.

  Yu saw a complex expression in his deep eyes, and suddenly smiled: "By the way, where did Wen Renyi and his wife go?"

  "This little one doesn't know either, should be with Mrs. Fang together." Menzi hung his head and bowed his waist.

  "Alright, alright, I'll go take a look." Yu Ran's words had barely fallen when he immediately took steps forward.

  "But...that...young master hasn't..." Menzi stretched out his hand and hesitantly opened his mouth.

  Just as he was about to finish speaking, Yu Ran had already turned and left. The young servant couldn't help but scratch his head and say: "Strange, it's really strange! This time Young Master Ran actually came empty-handed and didn't even bring some gifts? This is not in line with etiquette, and he didn't even let me go announce his arrival. What's going on with Young Master Ran?"

  Yu Ran had already exercised her lightness skill to bypass the front yard, and walked straight towards the central hall. The surrounding trees were lush and green, with purple and red flowers reflecting in front of and behind them. Among them stood several pavilions and kiosks that were scattered yet harmonious, with an ancient charm and a subtle atmosphere.

  Madam Fang was sipping flower tea in the courtyard when she saw a man in blue clothes walking towards her with a serious expression, his footsteps swift and purposeful.

  As soon as she saw his face clearly, she immediately smiled and said: "Is it Yu Ran who has come?"

  "Aunt." Yu Ran stepped forward and bowed slightly.

  "How did you suddenly come here, child? You didn't even give me a heads up, I could have prepared some of your favorite food." Mrs. Fang's hair was half covering her face, she couldn't help but cough several times, then stepped forward and grasped Yu Ran's hand, gently patting it.

  "Auntie, don't be polite." Yu Ran looked at the other's thin face and sighed, a faint hint of melancholy welling up in her eyes.

  Although he came to question and condemn, seeing his aunt at home, he restrained some of his arrogant momentum.

  "How is your aunt's body?" He turned around and supported Mrs. Fang.

  "I'm fine, just look at how energetic I am now. By the way, have you had lunch?"

  "No, I'm a bit hungry too." Yu Ran was also straightforward.

  "Go and prepare some of Yu Ran's favorite pastries." Madame Fang glanced around at the several maidservants, only to see them staring blankly at Yu Ran. She couldn't help but secretly smile to herself. Ever since Wen Renyi got married, these maidservants' gazes had one by one fallen on Yu Ran. Of course, they were all following him and reading his books, each and every one of them admiring him greatly, and also knowing that he enjoyed tasting the fresh flower cakes here.

  She herself was also admiring Yu Ran's talent, she turned back and couldn't help but ask about Yu Ran's new book, then discussed the roles of the characters in the book, seemingly not noticing Yu Ran's impatient expression.

  "Yu Ran, your win in this match between Jin Yu Tang and Bai Hua Tang was truly brilliant. Aunt is really delighted."

  "Yu Ran, I heard that in your newly written book, there seems to be a mention of Wen Ren's name, Feng Chen Jue,"

  "Yu Ran, this time in your book you drew Wen Renyi as a fox, what does this mean?"

  "Yu Ran, it seems you've written about a seductive woman in this book, different from the other bewitching lady, but why didn't she have any encounters with Feng Chen?"

  "Yu Ran, I heard that he married the most beautiful girl from your Jin Yu Tang this time. I haven't thanked you for being the matchmaker yet!"

  Finally, Yu Ran's true nature was revealed as she lazily leaned against the table, her eyes narrowing, and her fingers tapping on the surface. Her face darkened like a rainy day as she said, "Aunt, which eye of yours saw me looking like a matchmaker?"

  Mrs. Fang exclaimed in surprise: "Isn't it?"

  He looked at her and said, "Of course not."

  Yu Ran's tone was slightly stiff, "By the way, where is Wen Renyi? I haven't seen him yet."

  Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "He just went to the back mountain to soak in the hot spring, taking his new bride with him, this is a rare opportunity." As Mrs. Fang spoke, her cheeks involuntarily revealed a shy smile like that of a young girl.

  Yu Ran clenched her teeth, "Are... they together already?"

  Madam Fang glanced at the two maids by her side, smiled slightly and ordered in a low voice: "Go take a look at the Fifth Prince and the Fifth Princess, what are they doing? Tell them to come over for a moment."

  One of the maidservants winked and said, "Reporting to Lady Fang, just now after the two of them took a warm spring bath, the Fifth Prince directly carried the Fifth Princess to their new room. The wet nurse we sent didn't dare disturb them, but is standing guard outside. Do you really want us to go call them?"

  "How long have they been in the house?" Mrs. Fang continued to ask.

  "It has been two hours already." The maid on the left replied cautiously.

  "Yes, it's already been two hours, past mealtime, and neither Young Master nor Young Madam have come out yet!"

  "What's going on in broad daylight?" Mrs. Fang gently stroked the ceramic tea bowl in front of her, and couldn't help but think: There must be something fishy about this matter.

  "Mrs. Fang, we really should go take a look."

  "Go ahead! Take a look around, just say I invited them over for dinner. If there's no response, then it doesn't matter, young people sleeping in is nothing to worry about." As she said this, the corner of Mrs. Fang's mouth curled up into an almost imperceptible smile.

  However, Yu Ran heard this and her eyes narrowed, her mood had already reached its worst point.

  ……

  "Master Yi and Madam, Second Madam Fang invites you both to dine together."

  Two maidservants stood outside and spoke in hushed tones.

  Although they were personal maids of the women, they were normally very proper and well-behaved. At this moment, they didn't dare to knock on the door either, fearing that they would provoke the people inside the house.

  However, there was no movement inside the house for a long time, and the two of them couldn't help but look at each other. Just as they were about to leave, suddenly, the door creaked open with a soft "creak", and a young man in white clothes stood in front of the door.

  Two maidservants quietly lifted their heads and stole a glance at him.

  But all he saw was Yan standing there, his eyes shining like ice jade, his hair disheveled, and the dragon-shaped clasp on his collar still unfastened.

  Normally, Gongzi is meticulous and proper in every way, with a neat and tidy appearance, and it's clear that he has just finished dressing.

  The two of them hastily paid their respects, but still felt that Wen Renyi was a completely different person from his usual self. Normally, Young Master Wen's eyes were calm and cold, with an unspoken authority that kept people at bay, but now he seemed approachable, even with a hint of a smile on his lips, his eyes shining brightly, his entire being radiating energy and vitality, standing tall with his chest out and head held high, looking refreshed and invigorated. If one had to describe the man in front of them, he looked just like a well-fed white wolf.

  At this sight, the two maidservants couldn't help but feel somewhat surprised.

  Wen Ren Yi's gaze swept over the two of them and asked coldly: "Mother is looking for us?"

  "Yes, Master Yi, Madam is calling you for dinner." The two maids replied in unison with their heads bowed and their cheeks flushed.

  "Wait a moment, I'll go and get ready. You two wait outside and attend to Young Mistress." Wen Renyi said in his usual cold tone.

  "Very well, Master Yi." The two maids finally let out a slight sigh of relief and hastily bowed their heads in respect.

  In the afternoon, the sparse sunlight leaked from the window frame, shining brightly and beautifully, reflecting on Su Mo's absolutely stunning face.

  She pursed her lips, already as weak and delicate as a young girl, slowly got up, raised her hand, revealing a snow-white arm, gently rubbed her shoulder and said: "Yi, should I change into another dress now?"

  Now, the white dance dress on her body is a bit dazzling, like a thin nightgown. This kind of skirt is very convenient when performing the ritual of consummation, but at this moment she is really too tired. She lay down for a while before recovering a little, but still felt that her body was soft and weak, as if floating vaguely all over her body like clouds in the sky, with a heavy head and light feet, almost without even the strength to speak.

  "You sit down, I'll get the clothes for you." Wen Renyi walked forward slowly and opened the pear wood cabinet, asking: "These were all prepared by your mother, which one do you want to wear?"

  Su Mo casually pointed to a cherry-red pipa garment, which was actually the most simple and elegant one inside.

  "Will it be too plain?"

  Su Mo shook his head slightly and said, "The color is just right, wearing a red cloak outside, with a full head of golden jade pearls and jewels shining brightly on him, where does it look plain?"

  At this moment, Su Mo felt that she was finally a new bride and should have the appearance of a new bride. She attached great importance to the wedding.

  But whether in past lives or this life, she didn't like heavy makeup and gorgeous dressing, what she emphasized was elegant and dignified.

  It's just a pity that Su Mo got up and was already weak, and even weaker when dressing up.

  Then, Wen Renyao said: "You two come over and comb Young Mistress's hair."

  The two maidservants responded in unison. They parted ways, one attending to Su Mo's grooming and the other going to tidy up the bed.

  The older maid helped Su Mo tidy up her hair, and saw that Su Mo's beautiful pale skin was like fine jade. At the base of her neck, a small patch of thin, snow-white skin was exposed, which was beautiful, but there were some purple bruises. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she naturally knew what they were. She hastily helped Su Mo apply some fragrant powder to cover up the mess. The maid used the best fragrant powder, which could completely cover it up. Unexpectedly, Young Master, who usually looked cold and refined, was actually like this in private, truly proving that one cannot judge a person by appearance. Her face couldn't help but flush red.

  She then took Su Mo's hair and tied it up into a bun, inserting a hairpin made of jade and pearls into her hair.

  After dressing up, she is breathtakingly beautiful beyond compare.

  When another maid silently went to tidy up the bed, she had just casually pulled open the curtains, and suddenly a masculine breath mixed with warm musk and other chaotic smells rushed into her nostrils. She used to be a low-ranking maid serving the emperor in the palace, but was later sent here, so she naturally understood this situation, and immediately didn't know what to do, couldn't help but blush, and her hands and feet were somewhat at a loss, after all, this place was different from the palace, and the atmosphere felt even stronger.

  She turned back to look at Su Mo with some difficulty, and when she saw Su Mo's charming and seductive appearance, it was even more beautiful and moving, and those enchanting eyebrows and eyes were obviously nourished by the rain.

  Beauty is indeed beauty.

  No wonder the young master's actions were like two different people.

  The maid quickly lowered her head, blushing and hung up the account.

  She quickly folded the quilt, but glanced sideways at the wedding veil on the bed, unsure of what to do.

  This morning was her bed board, but it's completely different from what I see now. I remember that the quilt had already been put away, so why is there another one here?

  At this moment, Wen Renyi had already taken a big step forward and put the handkerchief into his bosom. It turned out that he had just forgotten to pick it up earlier.

  Two maidservants did not utter a word, but both were in a flurry of activity.

  Wen Ren Yi arrived in front of Su Mo and said: "Mo Er, we haven't had lunch yet today. Why don't we go have lunch together now?"

  After that, Su Mo felt very uncomfortable and walked slowly until they reached a pavilion. She found out it was just a short distance but felt like she had walked a long way. Su Mo's legs were slightly sore and weak, her hard work was evident to Yan Qi who immediately went forward and carried her horizontally again, "Mo Er, you've worked hard."

  As a pure yin body, she was the same in her previous life.

  The sound of Wei Qing's gentle breathing came, followed by an apologetic tone, "Sorry, I was too abrupt. Sometimes being in these mountains makes me too infatuated, and it's caused you trouble..."

  Su Mo shook his head and said slowly: "It doesn't matter."

  "I'll be more careful next time." He held her as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.

  Su Mo felt that Wen Renyi's chest was very solid and warm, she quietly leaned against his chest, just like the two of them in their most intimate moments, she suddenly felt that this feeling of having someone to rely on was actually quite good.

  On the other hand, the old woman whispered to Mrs. Fang, and both of them burst out laughing. Mrs. Fang coughed a few times, slowly took her medicine, and then looked up and asked, "Really? Five times?"

  Digression

  Let's keep it short today, May Day is a bit busy, need to adjust first, in order to frequently update 10,000 words later.