dkrc Chapter 125 Obsession
Chapter 125 Obsession
Another busy day passed, and Wen Zongji once again stayed late for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Upon returning to Yunguang Courtyard, they found Pei Rujing sitting on the couch reading a book.
Granny Feng said, "The young master is back! This old servant will have someone prepare the meal right away."
Wen Zongji nodded.
He walked over and sat down next to Pei Rujing: "I already told you not to wait for me to eat."
Pei Rujing put down her storybook, leaned over and snuggled into his arms, saying sweetly, "Ever since you went to the Office of Transmission, you've been leaving early and returning late every day, and lately you've been coming back later and later each time. If I don't wait for you, we're afraid we won't have a chance to talk all day."
Wen Zongji held her and said apologetically, "It will be May in a few days. I am preparing to publish the Beijing Gazette on the first day of May. There are many things that need to be kept in mind. It was my fault for neglecting you, my wife."
During this period, he not only had to review the submitted content, but also went to the paper mill to discuss the size of the Beijing Daily with them, and at the same time, he also had to discuss the layout design of the Beijing Daily with Yao Maofang and others.
He was so busy that he wished he could do the work of two people.
Pei Rujing rubbed her cheek against his chest and said in a muffled voice, "I'm not blaming you. You're a man, after all, you're supposed to be ambitious. I just... I just really missed you."
Wen Zongji's heart softened upon hearing this, and he cupped Pei Rujing's cheeks and gently kissed her.
Almost as soon as their lips touched, Pei Rujing raised her hand and wrapped it around Wen Zongji's neck, offering herself to him.
These past few days, Wen Zongji has been coming home late every day. After dinner, he goes into his study to handle official business, and the two have not been intimate for several days.
Pei Rujing missed him terribly, and with just one kiss, Wen Zongji couldn't quite control himself.
Wen Zongji had no choice but to quickly stop them, saying, "We still need to eat."
Pei Rujing didn't speak, but just stared at him with her doe-like eyes.
Wen Zongji's mouth felt dry, and he swallowed a few times: "After we finish eating."
Pei Rujing then got up from Wen Zongji's arms.
Wen Zongji smiled helplessly and playfully pinched her nose: "Aren't you ashamed!"
Generally, when it comes to intimate matters, it is the man who takes the initiative, but his wife is an exception, taking the initiative to seek pleasure without any shame.
Pei Rujing gave him a coquettish look: "I'm happy to."
Someone as unrestrained as her wouldn't care about such trivial details if she truly loved someone.
It could even be said that as long as Wen Zongji doesn't offend Pei Rujing, Pei Rujing will always remain harmless in his presence.
Wen Zongji didn't say much.
He and Pei Rujing rarely had sex, partly because he was busy, but more importantly because he didn't want Pei Rujing to get pregnant too early, and he was carefully planning the timing.
Heaven knows how awkward it is for a man to always be calculating his wife's ovulation period.
But there's nothing we can do about it.
No one else could help him, and he couldn't tell anyone else about this idea; he had to do it himself.
After dinner, Wen Zongji went to the bathhouse to take a shower. When he came out, he saw Pei Rujing waiting for him. She had just finished showering, and her hair was still dripping wet.
Seeing Wen Zongji come out, Pei Rujing handed her a handkerchief: "Help me wring out my hair."
Wen Zongji took it and walked behind Pei Rujing to wipe her hair.
Pei Rujing looked at him through the clear glass mirror, a smile lingering on her lips.
Wen Zongji asked, "Have you been to any mahjong clubs these past few days?"
"I went," Pei Rujing said. "If I hadn't gone, Zuo San could have come directly to the manor. By the way, Zuo San is arranging marriages again, and this time it seems to have gone well."
Wen Zongji raised an eyebrow: "Miss Zuo has taken a liking to you?"
Pei Rujing shook her head: "No, it's just that I didn't refuse immediately; I'm willing to think about it some more."
"Why is this a different story?"
"Because the person gave Zuo San a set of mahjong tiles with a high-quality jade seat on their first meeting, and even played a few rounds with Zuo San. Zuo San said that regardless of whether he really liked mahjong, at least he had the intention."
In layman's terms, it made Zuo Mingxuan feel valued.
Wen Zongji said, "They really put in a lot of effort."
"So, Miss Zuo, are you planning to spend some time with that person?"
"Since if this one doesn't work out, I'll just have to meet the next one, so I might as well give it a try."
Pei Rujing sighed, "It's the same with my second brother's side. After seeing the twists and turns in their marriage negotiations, I think we're lucky; we haven't had any trouble at all."
Wen Zongji paused in rubbing his hair, then said with a wry smile, "My dear wife, it's the two of us who have caused the most trouble, okay?"
Who could be as thrilling as those two?
Even now, there are still rumors that they secretly exchanged gifts.
Pei Rujing looked at him through the mirror, her eyes filled with affection: "I now feel that it was fate that bestowed upon us by heaven, and we were destined to get married."
Wen Zongji, however, failed to grasp the sentiment and corrected Pei Rujing's misconception: "We just happened to meet the right people, but the process wasn't advisable. There's no such thing as predestined fate in this world; what you fight for yourself is the most reliable."
Pei Rujing: "..."
It's like throwing a flirtatious glance at a blind person!
"Wen Zongji," Pei Rujing said angrily, no longer even calling him her husband, "I'm afraid no one else would be interested in you except me."
What an oblivious guy!
Although Wen Zongji didn't connect with Pei Rujing on a brainwave, he still had a will to survive.
Sensing that Pei Rujing's tone was off, he immediately chimed in, "Of course, it's all thanks to my wife, otherwise I would have grown old alone."
The county princess is as easy to please as ever.
Hearing this, my anger immediately dissipated.
The two started chatting and laughing again.
The maids serving behind them exchanged glances upon hearing the conversation between the two, all unsurprised by it.
Having been bombarded with displays of affection, Qinghe and the others had become quite immune to it. However, being unmarried women, they still couldn't help but smile knowingly at the way Pei Rujing and Wen Zongji interacted.
Seeing that Pei Rujing's hair was almost dry, Granny Feng knew that if she and the others stayed any longer, they would be in the way.
"Princess, son-in-law, this old servant and others take our leave."
Pei Rujing waved her hand: "Go down."
Even if they didn't say anything, Pei Rujing would still kick them out.
After a short while, Granny Feng and the others left, and Pei Rujing's hair dried.
Wen Zongji put down the handkerchief, and the two looked at each other, their eyes meeting like dry tinder meeting a spark, ready to ignite at any moment...
Soon, the atmosphere in the room became both alluring and sticky!
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The next day, Pei Rujing didn't wake up until late morning, while Wen Zongji had already gone to the yamen to go on duty.
After getting up and washing up, Pei Rujing sat at the table to have breakfast.
Granny Feng said with a smile, "It won't be long before the young master arrives at Yun Guang Courtyard."
Pei Rujing smiled as she recalled what happened last night: "Then, Granny will have to work very hard."
Granny Feng's smile deepened: "This old servant couldn't be happier."