Parched

Chapter 15

Since childhood, Ya Hu had been practicing martial arts, making him tall and strong, with incredibly powerful arms. He was also an official eighth-rank warrior.

Supporting He Yunxiao, who was of average build, should have been easy.

However, in reality, He Yunxiao, being held up by Ya Hu for a while, kept grimacing and shouting in pain.

It wasn’t intentional on He Yunxiao's part; people are different after all. Ya Hu’s muscles were too hard, far from the soft, cushion-like body of Du Yinyun.

Having no other options, they had to let Du Yinyun support He Yunxiao again.

Du Yinyun, was tall but slightly shorter than He Yunxiao, could only let him lean sideways against her due to her being a woman with less strength. She had to use most of her body to support his limp frame.

When He Yunxiao leaned back onto Du Yinyun, he finally stopped shouting and quieted down.

Ya Hu, now free, felt awkward following the girls into the room and said midway, “Miss Du, He Gongzi’s injuries are mostly superficial. I have some excellent medicine for bruises and cuts. I’ll go get it now.”

Du Yinyun, unable to move while supporting He Yunxiao, could only thank him verbally, “Thank you very much on behalf of He Gongzi*.”

[T/N- Gongzi means Young lord , so no his name didn't suddenly changed from Yunxiao, just a reminder]

The journey from the main building to Du Yinyun’s room in the side building was actually quite long, but He Yunxiao felt it passed quickly.

Du Yinyun's body was soft and fragrant, her skin smooth and snow-white, and her long hair behind her ears was silky. Leaning on her shoulder, his forehead could sink into her hair. As they walked, the friction of her hair against his skin brought an unusual sensation.

When they reached the door of the room, Du Yinyun’s maid said, “Miss, the guest room is not ready yet.”

Without hesitation, Du Yinyun said, “Take him to my room.”

She had planned this from the beginning.

He Gongzi was now considered a distinguished guest, and Spring Breeze Tower never let distinguished guests sleep in guest rooms.

He Yunxiao, supported by Du Yinyun, smoothly entered the room.

The room was unlit, and in the darkness, the sense of smell became more acute.

Du Yinyun’s boudoir was quite different from Jiang Wuyou’s.

Jiang Wuyou’s place had incense burning, with carefully selected aromatic powders in the censer, the elegant scent filling the air. It was refreshing.

Here, He Yunxiao initially couldn’t identify the source of the fragrance.

He only felt that the room’s scent was similar to Du Yinyun's but not exactly the same.

When Du Yinyun helped him sit on the bed and the maid lit a candle, illuminating the entire room, He Yunxiao finally discovered the source of the fragrance.

It was a pot of orchids placed by the sunny window.

The faint fragrance came from there.

The flowers had plump branches and tender leaves, well cared for.

While He Yunxiao was staring at the orchid, Du Yinyun suddenly blocked his view.

“Gongzi, let me help you with your clothes.”

“So soon? We only met today; it’s not very appropriate.”

Though he said that, if Du Yinyun offered money, He Yunxiao wouldn’t refuse.

He Yunxiao’s house was on the west side of Yinjing City, and Spring Breeze Tower was on the east side. He had plenty of reasons not to go home. At twenty years old, spending a night outside was no big deal.

Afraid the bed was too soft and uncomfortable to sleep on?

Such small thinking.

Is the bed only for sleeping?

Du Yinyun naturally didn’t understand He Yunxiao’s hidden meaning. She only thought that this smooth-talking He Gongzi still saw her as a general’s daughter.

The customs in Qi Country were far less open than modern times. If men and women saw each other undressed, it was difficult to avoid marriage.

Thinking He Yunxiao had such concerns, she said, “Gongzi, don’t worry about Yinyun’s reputation; just treat me as a maid.”

He Yunxiao’s mouth twitched.

Sure enough! When the favorability increases, Du Yinyun's "simp" nature becomes blatant.

An hour ago, this woman was still looking down on me like I was trash. Who would have thought an hour later...

Du Yinyun, standing by He Yunxiao’s side, bent down to help him undress.

Logically, being proficient in music, Du Yinyun should be adept with her hands, capable of playing instruments like the guzheng and pipa. Moreover, her naturally slender fingers were very nimble.

But in reality, Du Yinyun’s clumsy undressing made He Yunxiao wince in pain.

He Yunxiao sighed inwardly; after all, she is a noble lady who had never served anyone.

Even the maid on the side couldn’t bear to watch, “Miss, you should rest, let me help.”

Du Yinyun naturally refused, protecting her “food” as a natural instinct.

“No need, go check if the medicine has arrived.”

The maid reluctantly left.

It wasn’t her fault; which young girl wouldn’t want to see more of He Yunxiao?

After the maid left, the room was left with only the man and woman.

The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.

For the first time, Du Yinyun was so close to a man other than her father. Even with her usually indifferent demeanor, she couldn’t help but have other thoughts.

He Gongzi, at twenty, should be thinking about marriage. Does he have someone in mind?

With the status of a marquis’s heir, his main wife should be a duchess, right? Or the daughter of a marquis? If the emperor were older and had a suitable princess, he could even marry a princess.

The current emperor has no daughters, but the previous dynasty had a princess of the right age. However, that princess, now like the queen of Qi, probably has no man worthy of her...

If my father hadn’t fallen from grace, then now...

Unknowingly, Du Yinyun had helped He Yunxiao remove his inner clothes.

His fair, slightly blood-tinged healthy skin was exposed in front of her.

Under the skin, the muscles typical of a martial artist rose and fell, representing not just health and strength but a primal masculine aura.

However, several bruises were quite noticeable on his otherwise perfect body.

Du Yinyun raised her face, just in time to meet He Yunxiao’s gaze.

She only felt that it was very hot.

Regarding the weather, He Yunxiao agreed.

Tonight’s sun had been too strong, making him uncomfortable all over.

Where’s Ya Hu?

How long does it take to get some medicine?

If you don’t come soon, my wounds will be all healed!

Will you compensate me for my injuries?

His Adam’s apple bobbed.

Feeling a bit thirsty.

“Du Yinyun, do you have any water? I’m thirsty.”

“Mm-hmm!”

Du Yinyun, freed from her stiffness by He Yunxiao’s words, hurriedly poured him a cup of tea from the table.

“Hiss!”

Reaching out for the tea, He Yunxiao’s movement pulled at his injuries, causing him to take a sharp breath.

“Gongzi, don’t move, I’ll feed you.”

Du Yinyun stepped closer, holding the cup to feed He Yunxiao.

Due to her inexperience in serving others, He Yunxiao drank the tea with some difficulty.

Accidentally, his lower lip touched her delicate fingers.

“Ah!”

Du Yinyun shivered, spilling the tea all over He Yunxiao.

“Gongzi, I’m sorry, I’ll clean it up right away.”

She hurriedly grabbed a handkerchief, blushing, and started wiping him from top to bottom.

He Yunxiao didn’t mind, finding this cold yet clumsy girl very endearing.

“Miss! The medicine is here!”

The little maid opened the door and froze.

She saw He Yunxiao sitting on the bed and Du Huakui crouching on the floor...

“Sorry! I didn’t see anything!”

Bang!

The door closed.

Then it opened a crack, a small hand placing the medicine on the floor.

Then...

Bang!

The door closed again.

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Translator Note

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Yeah last sequence was blowj*b imagery. Now a warning I have read upto 150 chapters of this novel, and let me warn you now from here on out it's gets your typical harem novel, in the end of 90's chapter every girl except Jiang Wuyou became boring too. And their is some part you can feel woman rights went to garbage bin, I hope you don't triggered by those parts.