Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 273: The Man Who Doesn’t Keep His Word

Chapter 273: Chapter 273: The Man Who Doesn’t Keep His Word

Ah Chang sighed and shook her rounded mechanical head helplessly, "Oh, master is really too harsh on himself. He obviously adores madam so much, what’s there to endure?"

Yan Qianyi stared blankly at the bloodstains inside the wardrobe, and a sudden pang of pain throbbed in her heart.

She asked, "When did this happen?"

"The day after we returned from the Morris Empire."

Yan Qianyi furrowed her brows.

That day she had met Nangong Jie and indeed said some hurtful, harsh words to Mu Yunlie.

But she truly didn’t know that his poison had flared up that night.

Thinking of how helpless and distressed he must have been when the poison erupted, Yan Qianyi felt even more heartache.

The poison could affect his mood, yet in that situation, he still refrained from seeking her out, which showed just how upset her words had made him that day.

"But now it’s all good, madam and master won’t be divorcing," Ah Chang said happily. "Xiao Ke and I will never have to separate either."

"What are you doing here?" Mu Yunlie appeared at the entrance of the changing room, wrapped in a white bath towel.

Ah Chang’s mechanical eyes widened in fear, and she hurried to shut the wardrobe door, but her short arms were too short; she couldn’t close it in time.

Disaster, disaster, she was about to be scolded by the master for meddling!

Mu Yunlie walked over.

Suddenly, Ah Chang’s eyes brightened, "Madam said she’s staying here tonight and asked me to find something that could be used as a nightgown."

Saying this, Ah Chang pointed to a white shirt in the closet.

"Madam, how about this one! The fabric is soft and suitable for a nightgown. Please make do with it tonight, and I’ll contact the mall tomorrow to deliver clothes for you."

"..." Yan Qianyi.

She had no intention of sleeping here tonight.

But knowing Ah Chang said this to avoid a scolding from Mu Yunlie, she put on a stiff smile and cooperated, "Okay, I’ll wear this one then, thank you Ah Chang."

Mu Yunlie glanced inside the closet.

After seeing the two drops of blood, his brows slightly furrowed and he glared at Ah Chang, "Always you, meddling in affairs, out you go!"

Ah Chang turned and swiftly glided out.

Hmph, the master is truly heartless!

All he did was for the master’s benefit!

A man’s appropriate concession could evoke a woman’s sympathy, that’s what the book said.

He suspected that the master never really read that book thoroughly!

Mu Yunlie reached out to shut the wardrobe, his expression a bit solemn.

In front of Yan Qianyi, he had done many things and said many words that were out of character for him, even setting aside his dignity.

He didn’t want her to know his side that was so vulnerable and fragile.

It was too embarrassing.

Seeing Mu Yunlie’s expression, Yan Qianyi knew that he had seen through Ah Chang’s lie.

She took his hand tenderly, "About last time, I’m sorry... At that moment, I thought that there was no possibility for us anymore, so I..."

"Fool, don’t say sorry to me," Mu Yunlie’s face showed a hint of a smile.

No need for apologies.

Just looking at him with such tender eyes, speaking to him in such a soft, gentle voice, his entire heart had already melted.

"Besides, that day it was because my grandfather met with you privately, you must have been aggrieved," Mu Yunlie hugged her, gently kissing her forehead. "It’s my fault for not managing these matters well, making you suffer. It won’t happen again in the future."

Yan Qianyi leaned against his chest comfortably, her mouth curving into a sweet smile.

Her face pressed against his bare pectoral muscles, feeling warm.

Now she could openly admire his physique, and even touch it...

With that thought, she suddenly couldn’t help herself and reached out to pinch the muscles on his chest.

Mu Yunlie was tickled by her touch.

An itch spread throughout her body, and suddenly she felt a burst of warmth as he swept her up horizontally.

She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, "What are you doing?"

"Got to put out the fire I started." He grinned roguishly, carrying her into the bedroom.

"No way!" She hurriedly jumped down from his embrace, "The poison inside you hasn’t been cured yet, and I need to administer acupuncture later. You can’t exert yourself."

"It’s okay, I’m in good shape." Mu Yunlie leaned in to kiss her.

Yan Qianyi quickly dodged, "Even if you’re in good shape, it will still deplete your vitality. You need to lie down now so I can give you the needles."

Mu Yunlie sighed in discomfort and undid his bathrobe.

Underneath the bathrobe, there was nothing.

Yan Qianyi took a sharp breath, "You..."

Mu Yunlie laughed, "We’ve already consummated our marriage, are you still so shy?"

"Wear some shorts, I’ll get distracted otherwise."

"Getting distracted is good."

"Stop fooling around! This is a medical treatment, take it seriously!"

Mu Yunlie finally stopped teasing and obediently went to put on a pair of shorts before lying down on the bed.

Yan Qianyi began to administer the acupuncture, but she could feel his burning gaze on her the whole time, unable to calm down and focus on her work.

"Now I’m the doctor, be serious. What kind of restless patient are you?"

Mu Yunlie looked unapologetically calm, "I am serious. I’m not doing anything."

"Don’t look at me with those eyes."

She was dressed very conservatively today, but his burning stare made her feel as if she was wearing nothing at all.

"Keep looking and I’ll knock you out with a needle."

"Okay, okay." Mu Yunlie closed his eyes and didn’t bother her anymore.

Finally, in peace and quiet, she finished the treatment and looked up at him.

Seeing his eyes still closed and his breathing even.

Thinking Mu Yunlie was asleep, Yan Qianyi prepared to quietly leave when suddenly her wrist was grabbed.

Then he pulled her down onto the bed.

He held her tightly, nibbling gently on her ear, "Where are you going?"

"I’m going back."

"You’re not allowed to leave."

"You need to rest well tonight; I have a lot to do tomorrow."

The breath Mu Yunlie exhaled near her ear grew hotter, "You can rest well here too."

Yan Qianyi struggled, "But if you act like this, I can’t rest properly."

"If you don’t leave, I promise not to bother you," Mu Yunlie said, "I have to go out tomorrow, stay with me tonight."

"Where are you going? Can you be back in three days?" Yan Qianyi asked.

Having administered the needles several times in a row, if she stopped now, all previous efforts would be wasted.

"If you don’t leave tonight, I can be back in three days. If you leave, I can’t make any promises."

"You... scoundrel!" Yan Qianyi was speechless.

Whoever heard of a patient threatening their doctor!

He truly was the most disobedient patient she had ever seen!

To get the poison out of Mu Yunlie’s system sooner, Yan Qianyi agreed to stay.

But he didn’t keep his word at all, having promised not to bother her, he ended up keeping her awake until the wee hours.

Afterward, she didn’t even know when she had fallen asleep.

She just felt like she was floating on clouds, dizzy and drowsy until she drifted off.

The next morning, Xiao Ke did not wake Yan Qianyi until the phone rang several times, and only then did she wake up.