The Ger's Contract Marriage [BL]
Chapter 156: The Other Husband

Chapter 156: The Other Husband

Xu Feng stirred in the early evening, feeling the warmth of the fading sunlight peeking through the opened window. He blinked his eyes open, adjusting to the dimming room, the golden hues of dusk painting the walls in a serene glow. A soft breeze danced through the window, carrying with it the scent of blossoming flowers from the gardens outside.

Lying in bed, he stretched lazily, the exhaustion of the...day, clinging to his limbs. The room had a gentle quietness embracing every corner. The familiar sights of his room greeted him, the neatly arranged furniture, the subtle fragrance of incense lingering in the air.

As he gazed up at the ceiling, a serene calmness washed over him. The day had been a whirlwind, but now, in this quiet moment, he felt a sense of peace settling within him.

His body was a bit sore from the last battle, but it wasn’t anything to write home about. Still, he wanted to lay in bed for a bit longer.

So, he did. Xu Feng stared up at the ceiling once again, and began to count sheep. He successfully counted to 495, before his thoughts began to disobey him.

’Where did the snake young master run off to? Normally he would be here when I wake up.’

But then again, they didn’t often battle during the day...

’Where was Xuan Jian? He wasn’t anywhere to be found when his carriage came home.’

But then again, the carriage had barely entered the estate before he was spirited away by Xuan Yang...

Xu Feng stayed there, letting his thoughts run wild for a few more minutes before his body alerted him of its needs.

"Gurgle," he was satisfied with wondering about all the possibilities in the world, ignoring his responsibilities, but his stomach couldn’t be controlled.

A lazy smile tugged at his lips as he acknowledged the inevitable.

It seemed even daydreams had to surrender to the reality of hunger. Stretching languidly, he eventually pushed himself out of bed, to tend to the demands of his appetite.

"Hiss," The push turned into regret instantly as his body cried in response. It had been so long that he forgot battles took a toll on his body.

Despite the discomfort coursing through his body, Xu Feng gritted his teeth and fought through the pain. He treaded gingerly toward his main dresser, each step a reminder of the recent battle.

His hand reached out, skillfully finding the familiar stash of seeds he’d stored. With a resigned sigh, he plucked a few, mindful of the energy they would provide. Taking a seat nearby, he began the process of germination, his focus on restoring his energy.

As the seeds started to sprout, their energy transferring to him, Xu Feng’s discomfort gradually lessened. With renewed vitality, he finally decided he was ready to venture out and settle his grumbling stomach.

At first Xu Feng thought only Xuan Jian was thoughtful of the two husbands, and that he must be the one responsible for cleaning him up after each battle, but that wasn’t always true. Xuan Yang was definitely a young master, but he was a young master with morals who spent too much time around Xuan Jian.

Maybe most young master’s were uncaring and overly pampered, but Xuan Yang was responsible, and while he was aloof at first, his attention to his partners was impressive.

Xu Feng felt fresh, and was even wearing a new outfit, his third one of the day.

With renewed energy and a mission in mind, Xu Feng headed toward the kitchen his thoughts focused on a snack or possibly an early dinner.

He was able to make it outside of the building without running into anyone, but as he neared the kitchen, noises proceeded him.

There was the hustle and bustle of more than one person in the kitchen. Si and San could be loud at times, but this didn’t sound like them.

Xu Feng’s pace slowed as he approached the kitchen, curiosity piqued by the sounds within. The clattering of pans and the faint chatter of multiple deep voices reinforced his first thoughts.

’What would Xuan Yang and Xuan Jian, two big men unaccustomed to cooking, be doing in the kitchen before dinner time? It shouldn’t be any other male servants.’

The only male servants allowed in Blooming Courtyard was Erlang, Jie, and Bo. In fact, none of the new servants were allowed in Blooming Courtyard without supervision from either Si, San, Erlang, or one of Xuan Yang’s four original servants.

Xu Feng lingered just outside, contemplating whether to announce his presence or simply listen in when a head popped out of the kitchen without warning.

Xuan Jian’s face illuminated by a radiant smile that softened his features had Xu Feng instantly perking up. Even as his brain was still processing the appearance of his other husband a big smile pulled up the corners of lips.

Xuan Jian’s long brown hair was neatly tied back, showcasing his sharp jawline and allowing his eyes to stand out. His sharp, steely grey eyes seemed to reflect his warmth, adding depth to his overall appearance.

He had a calm and collected attitude, exuding an air of reliability and care in his gaze.

Xu Feng really wondered just how much of this man’s beauty was from the rose colored glasses of affection. Even in the casual moment of appearing at the kitchen’s entrance, his charisma was undeniable, leaving Xu Feng admiring at his charm.

"Feng Feng," Upon identifying the person outside the kitchen, Xuan Jian called out to the silver haired ger affectionately.

Xu Feng’s face fell at the mention of the nickname "Feng Feng." A light shade of pink crept onto his cheeks, opposing sharply against his silver hair.

His usual composed expression wavered, replaced by a fleeting look of embarrassment. He averted his gaze, trying to mask his discomfort but failing to hide the slight twitch at the corners of his lips.

He immediately regretted admitting his childhood nickname to the other man. Every single time he was called Feng Feng in the last few weeks, he cringed. For some reason, he hadn’t been able to adapt yet.

Xu Feng could make up nicknames in a crunch, but the only nickname he’d ever gotten in his life was embarrassingly cute for a big man of his stature.