CHAPTER 551: CHAPTER 513: PRETENDING TO SLEEP TURNS INTO PRETENDING TO BE SICK

At that moment, on the other side, at Nanfeng Mansion.

Tang Xiaowan had just finished replying to a message when she heard footsteps and hastily hid her phone, continuing to feign sleep.

The slightly ajar bedroom door was pushed open.

"Hey, cut it out, it’s me." Leng Lingxiao came in and placed a plate of green dumplings on the bedside, "These four are egg yolk filled, and these four are pork floss."

"I knew there would be some with egg yolk, Grandma and the others definitely can’t finish them all, this is great."

Leng Lingxiao turned around to pour a cup of flower tea.

"Eat slowly, here, take a sip of water."

"No, I’ll save it so I don’t need to go to the bathroom later and get caught red-handed by Grandma."

"Grandma isn’t that bored."

"Oh, then okay."

If Leng Lingxiao hadn’t arrived in time, she was afraid she would have had to go hungry until tomorrow morning.

The nourishing soup did indeed contain a fast-acting sleeping agent added by Tang Mei. Tang Xiaowan smelled it, but she eventually decided to play along, pretending to be unaware.

She knew that Grandma was worried she would personally go to Jin City and avenge her mother recklessly.

"Wow, this smells amazing, you have some too!"

"I ate too much at lunch."

"Oh, then I’ll finish these up!"

"Having too many isn’t good for digestion."

"I know, I know, I’ll just have four."

Leng Lingxiao watched quietly, his eyes as if glued to his Little Wife’s face, filled with adoration.

A love that is dependent and supportive is the most touching.

Speaking of which, the two had known each other for fifteen years, and it had been almost a month since they got their certificate, but Leng Lingxiao still felt like he was dreaming.

She was his wife, and he was her husband; he could finally be close to her in a legitimate way.

"By the way, did Grandma say anything?"

"She said another acupuncture session is needed."

"Why?" Tang Xiaowan’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise, "Hasn’t she already done it? My back is still sore, seriously Grandma."

"As your husband, let me rub it for you, it’s a cure-all."

Whenever he was with his Little Wife, Leng Lingxiao was always playful and looking for ways to tease her.

"You... isn’t it time for you to go home?"

"Are you kicking me out?"

"We can’t break the rules, we agreed to not see each other for six days, otherwise... Grandma might..."

Leng Lingxiao’s kiss suddenly descended.

Although it was shorter this time and not as passionate as before, it carried an endless affection and a touch of reluctance to part.

"Tangtang, I..."

"What is it?"

"Consider it a small reward."

"Cut it out, pervert!"

The feeling of stopping just as things got started was already irresistible, and her words only intensified his longing.

"Pervert? You call your husband a pervert?" Leng Lingxiao’s lips curved in a slight smirk, followed by another kiss, "Is there such a handsome rascal in the world?"

"Stop it, hurry up and leave, quick."

"Kick me out after using me, isn’t that a bit too heartless? After all, I even covered for you in front of Grandma... Shall I call her here?"

His burning gaze made her heart race, and she had to send him away quickly before things escalated.

"Ah, I’ll make it up to you in a few days."

A mischievous smile flashed across Leng Lingxiao’s lips.

"That’s more like it, off you go, call me if anything, I promise... to be at your beck and call."

Tang Xiaowan smiled sweetly, "Mhm."

"If, I mean if..."

"Don’t worry, I’m not so easily bullied."

"Good, that’s good, off I go then."

Leng Lingxiao understood her the best, knowing exactly what she wanted. His love for Tang Xiaowan was one of life-defending protection and indulgence, always ready to back her up in everything.

...

Twenty minutes later, a black business vehicle slowly arrived in front of the main building of Nanfeng Mansion.

Li Fugui hurriedly greeted it.

"Mr. Li, please come in."

At the same time, Chen Xin handed over two boxes of wild ginseng with a smile to Li Fugui.

This was Li Zishen’s first visit to Nanfeng Mansion, and everything from the exquisitely pruned bonsai to the rustic decor gave him a sense of familiarity.

He couldn’t help but think of Qingcheng Mei Garden.

"The old lady is still receiving guests in the tea room, the master and the sir have gone to the tea plantation, Mr. Li might have to wait for a while... Please have some tea in the meantime."

By then, two servants had respectfully placed the tea and pastries on the mahogany tea table.

"Is Xiao Wan also receiving guests?"

Li Fugui shook his head: "Lady Tang is ill."

Upon hearing that she was ill, Li Zishen’s heart clenched, and he unconsciously gripped the teacup tighter.

"Has she seen a doctor, what’s the matter?"

"She caught a cold, probably because she wasn’t covered properly at night. Huang City is much colder than Chicheng City. She didn’t eat lunch and has been sleeping all the time, in a drowsy state."

Chen Xin: As I guessed!

"I’d like to go up and see her, would that be alright?" Li Zishen’s gaze slowly shifted towards the second floor.

Li Fugui: Knowing it’s not convenient, yet still asking?

"We need Lady Tang’s permission first."

"Come up with me."

Chen Xin: "..."

Ah, people make their points so clear, why won’t they take advice?

The intelligence of a man in love is zero!

No no no, not Brother Shen, Brother Shen is just being impulsive, too worried about Lady Tang.

"Sorry, let’s wait until Lady Tang wakes up."

No sooner had Li Fugui spoken than Uncle Quan hurried over and stood right next to him.

"Let Mr. Li go up."

"Lady Tang hasn’t woken up yet."

The implication being that he should not go up.

"This is the old lady’s wish."

"Yes." Li Fugui nodded hesitantly, "Mr. Li, please, this way."

"Alright, thank you."

Chen Xin remained in the living room.

His intuition told him that this lean old man was by no means an ordinary character; when he came over earlier, his footsteps made no sound at all.

Meanwhile, on the second floor around the corner.

"How many days’ worth of medicine was prescribed? Does she need injections?" Li Zishen asked with concern.

"No medicine, Lady Tang really hates taking medicine."

"Oh, I see."

During the days when he was recuperating in Li Garden, he had never seen Tang Xiaowan take medicine in person.

Looking back on it now, he realized she must have poured it away.

As the bedroom door was gently opened, Tang Xiaowan could be seen curled up in bed, with only her head exposed, her face as red as a cooked shrimp.

"Lady Tang, Mr. Li is here, Lady Tang?"

Tang Xiaowan gave no response.

"Let her sleep, it’s fine."

After speaking, Li Zishen took a seat by the floor lamp, settling on the sofa and quietly watching her.

This must be so uncomfortable, looking so hot to the touch.

If it weren’t for the presence of Li Fugui, he would have probably reached out to touch her already.

Time passed bit by bit, and although servants came in to serve tea, Li Zishen’s gaze never left Tang Xiaowan for a moment.

He was very clear in his heart that such opportunities were rare, and he had no idea when the next time would be.

"What’s her temperature? Doesn’t she need to go to the hospital?"

"Just taken two hours ago, it’s fine." Li Fugui took two steps forward, saying firmly.

"We should still have a doctor take another look."

"You needn’t worry, Lady Tang’s personal physician is on the first floor. If anything happens, he can come up at any time. Probably an acupuncture session this evening will do."

"Acupuncture? Not an injection?"

Noting Li Zishen’s surprise, Li Fugui explained with a smile: "Lady Tang doesn’t like Western medicine."

"Thank you for letting me know, no wonder Xiao Wan..."

At that moment, Uncle Quan came quickly and respectfully addressed Li Zishen upon halting: "Mr. Li, please come to the study, the old lady requests your presence."

Li Zishen slowly stood up.

He cast a deep look at Tang Xiaowan lying on the mahogany bed, his phoenix eyes filled with concern and reluctance.

"Alright, I will go there now. Please lead the way."