Misty Rain of the Old Times

Looking at the little princess sleeping peacefully in his arms like a kitten, Chen Xuan felt as if he were looking at the most precious treasure in the world, and he could never get enough of her.

This is my wife, with whom I'll share a lifetime of love and devotion, and never leave her side.

The red candles had burned out, and it was already bright outside the window, but Chen Xuan did not get up to practice his meditation and health-preserving exercises as usual. Going out to feel the wind was nothing compared to the comfort of holding his sweet and soft wife.

In the past ten years, apart from the time when he forgot the time while recording the Seven Star Sealing Formation, this was the only two times that Chen Xuan did not practice the Tranquil Breathing Exercise in the morning. As newlyweds, the occasion was different, so naturally they wanted to see each other as soon as they opened their eyes.

Her hair was a little messy. Chen Xuan gently pulled up the bright red quilt to cover her fair shoulders, so she wouldn't catch a cold.

The young princess was newly married, and Chen Xuan did not overdo it with her last night. There would be plenty of time in the future, and he didn't want to leave her with any psychological trauma. However, the young couple both fully enjoyed the wonderful pleasures of their intimate moments.

Overnight, the little princess transformed from a girl into a woman. Her stunning beauty had lost some of her girlish naiveté and gained more charm and allure. Chen Xuan watched her silently.

I gave advance notice last night, and no one bothered me when it got light. Chen Xuan is the head of the household here. If we were still at the princess's residence, someone would have already come to help the princess get up.

The people in the huge mansion had all gotten up, but the hundreds or thousands of people were somewhat at a loss. The people who came as part of the princess's dowry were new to the place and not used to it. In addition, no one had given them any instructions or made any specific arrangements, so they were all feeling uneasy.

Du Juan and the little girl didn't know how to handle this situation. This was no longer the time when the three of them depended on each other for survival. They had a large family to support, and they didn't dare to act recklessly before a concrete plan was implemented.

Not daring to disturb the master and mistress's rest, the atmosphere in the large mansion, where the joy had not yet faded, became somewhat awkward. Everyone was trying to find something to do, not daring to be idle, and anxiously waiting for the master and mistress to get up.

As the sun gradually rose, sunlight streamed through the window into the bridal chamber. The little princess fluttered her eyelashes and slowly woke up, still a little groggy. Her gaze focused on Chen Xuan's face, and she quickly realized she was holding him and wasn't dressed yet. She was clearly stunned for a moment, then blushed and exclaimed, "Brother Xuan, what are you doing here? You're sleeping with me! Let's get out of here before anyone sees us! If Father finds out, he'll beat you to death!"

Hearing this, Chen Xuan's lips twitched, and he tightened his grip on her arm, chuckling, "We've already paid our respects to heaven and earth. Does your father-in-law, who controls everything, really care about us sleeping together?"

After a moment of surprise, the little princess blushed and said shyly, "Oh right, I already got married to Brother Xuan yesterday, I completely forgot."

Forgetting this is outrageous, but then again, it's only the first day of the marriage, so it's normal not to be used to it yet.

With a smile, Chen Xuan gently pinched her nose and said, "Qian Ning, do you want to sleep a little longer?"

It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, because the little princess immediately became anxious and hurriedly got up, saying, "Why didn't Brother Xuan wake me up sooner? The sun is already high in the sky, people will laugh at us!"

Her movement immediately aggravated the injury she had sustained the previous night, causing her to tremble slightly and furrow her brow due to discomfort.

“We’re the two oldest in our family, who would dare to laugh at us? There are no elders to serve tea to early in the morning, so let us sleep in if we want to… How is Qian Ning? Is she in pain?” Chen Xuan said with a nonchalant smile at first, but then his tone turned concerned.

The little princess glared at Chen Xuan, then lightly punched him with her tiny fist, still frowning and protesting, "It's all your fault! You don't know how to be considerate at all. Luckily, it doesn't hurt much, just a little uncomfortable."

She was already a little sleepy, and her posture didn't seem angry, but rather coquettish. Her eye roll made Chen Xuan's heart skip a beat. Her charming and girlish demeanor almost made Chen Xuan lose control and want to bully her.

Fortunately, knowing that she was injured from her first sexual experience, Chen Xuan restrained himself and said with concern, his eyes slightly dazed, "My wife, let me use my true energy to heal your injuries. You won't feel uncomfortable for long."

"No, I know Brother Xuan cares about me. Let me recover on my own. For me, recovery by external means has less special meaning," the little princess subconsciously shook her head and refused.

Last night, when they were having sex, Chen Xuan planned to use his true energy to make her suffer less, but she refused and insisted on experiencing the life of an ordinary woman. Helpless, Chen Xuan could only comply with her wishes.

Girls' minds are so strange; they find meaning in things that are hard for ordinary people to understand, and they're the type to endure hardship without effort.

So Chen Xuan could only say helplessly, "Alright then, since Qian Ning isn't feeling well, she should rest more. I'll have someone bring her some nourishing food later."

As he spoke, Chen Xuan continued to stare at his wife with shining eyes. As she moved, the blanket slipped down, revealing her exquisite body, a work of art that no master could sculpt. He swallowed hard, cursing himself for being pathetic and thinking he was definitely sick, seriously sick, sick enough to be lustful.

Noticing Chen Xuan's gaze, the little princess looked down, immediately gasped, and shrank back under the covers, only her head peeking out. Her face was flushed crimson as she said, "Brother Xuan, you're still looking? I'm so embarrassed!"

"We're already in the bridal chamber, and you're still shy, Qian Ning?" Chen Xuan said, both amused and exasperated.

She closed her eyes and twisted her body, protesting, "That's different, I just can't look."

Chen Xuan hissed inwardly. "We're sitting right next to each other, honey, you're playing with fire!" He tried to restrain himself and stopped teasing her, otherwise he'd be the one suffering. He said, "Okay, okay, I won't watch anymore."

Clearly sensing something was wrong, the little princess buried her head under the covers and said in a muffled voice, "You bad boy, good brother, please don't bully me. Wait until I recover, okay? Then I'll do whatever you want."

Without further provoking her, Chen Xuan leaned against the headboard and said, "Alright, Qian Ning, come out. Aren't you afraid of getting sick from being cooped up?"

Seeing that Chen Xuan made no further move, the little princess felt a little guilty. As a wife, failing to satisfy her husband was already a dereliction of duty. She hesitated for a moment, then leaned out and bit her lip, saying, "If Brother Xuan is feeling unwell, I can bear it."

"Don't overthink it, get some rest," Chen Xuan said, reaching out to gently pinch her nose again.

With a sweet smile, she disregarded her shyness in bed and gently hugged Chen Xuan's arm, saying, "Brother Xuan, you're so good to me."

“We are husband and wife, and we have a long life ahead of us. How can I not consider your feelings?” Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Thinking of something, the little princess suddenly asked expectantly and dreamily, "Brother Xuan, will my belly swell up in a while? Will the baby get pregnant after we have sex? Brother Xuan, do you prefer a boy or a girl?"

As she spoke, she touched her lower abdomen while still in bed.

Chen Xuan almost laughed out loud. Things couldn't happen so quickly. However, after a moment's thought, he said seriously, "I like both boys and girls, but Qian Ning, you're still young, only eighteen. Having a child now wouldn't be good for your health. How about we try again in a couple of years?" Chen Xuan had given this matter considerable thought. He was worried about the princess's health and didn't want to have a child too early. However, he respected the princess's wishes as a couple and discussed things together. He wouldn't make decisions on his own. In this era, it was considered very bad for a woman to not have children for a long time after marriage, both as a wife and as outsiders.

Hearing this, the little princess hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "I'll do whatever Brother Xuan says. Whenever you want a child, I'll get pregnant for you."

Nodding, Chen Xuan said earnestly, "Yes, Qian Ning, you must remember that we are husband and wife. We should discuss everything together, instead of me making decisions on my own. For example, regarding having children, if you want children, then we should have them. Actually, I don't want to have children so soon. Firstly, I'm worried about your health, and secondly, I'm still a child myself and haven't had enough fun yet."

The little princess chuckled and said happily, "Actually, I'm not ready to be a mother either. Brother Xuan feels he hasn't had enough fun yet, so I'll play with you for a few more years before having children."

"As long as you're happy. Once we've finished dealing with the trivial matters these past few days, let's go for a stroll around. It would be such a shame not to see and explore this vast world," Chen Xuan nodded and smiled. Of course, a honeymoon is a must after getting married.

The little princess nodded expectantly, saying, "I'll follow you wherever you go, Brother Xuan!"

"Looks like you're not used to it yet. My wife, call me 'husband' and let me hear it," Chen Xuan joked.

"Husband..."

The young couple snuggled together, chatting and cuddling, completely oblivious to everything else, leaving so many people waiting inside and outside the huge mansion feeling awkward and uneasy.

Even before the sunlight from outside the window could reach the room, the little princess's belly started rumbling, and she blushed with embarrassment.

Neither of them had eaten breakfast yet, so Chen Xuan quickly said, "My lady, are you hungry? I'll have someone bring you some food right away."

Realizing it was almost noon, the little princess chided, "Oh dear, I lost track of time talking to Brother Xuan! I can't stay in bed any longer, get up! If word gets out that you're not up by noon, it'll be such a laughing stock."

"How many people in this world are lucky enough to stay in bed? My wife isn't fully recovered yet, so please continue to rest. I'll have someone bring some food for you to eat in the room," Chen Xuan comforted her.

She refused to listen, frowning slightly as she stood up and said, "That's outrageous! Get up! Besides, we need to make arrangements for so many people in the family, otherwise things will get chaotic."

Chen Xuan thought about it and agreed, then nodded and said, "Alright, Qian Ning, try to minimize your activities from now on."

The little princess glanced at him blushing and said shyly, "Um, Brother Xuan, turn your head away, you can't peek."

"I want to see it," Chen Xuan thought, not wanting to miss the chance to feast his eyes; every extra glance was a bonus.

The little princess had no choice but to put on her clothes quickly, feeling shy and timid. The bedside was already prepared, but she only wore her undergarments. This made her feel much more natural. Even though she had married into the family, she was still a princess and naturally needed someone to serve her when she got up.

After having clothes to cover her private parts, the little princess first put away the brocade handkerchief with the bloodstains. She also took scissors and cut off a piece of the stain from the bed sheet. This was not only the most important witness and memento, but also something she would take to her coffin. However, with Chen Xuan's martial arts talent, there was no need to worry about his lifespan.

She was busy running around, and the close-fitting clothes she wore only made her more alluring. Chen Xuan took a deep breath and finally managed to look away. His wife was so beautiful that he couldn't resist her at all. His kidneys were going to suffer a lot in the future. Wait, no, with his cultivation level, his kidneys were indestructible, so it was fine.

After this simple tidying up, Chen Xuan said to those outside the courtyard, "Come in, everyone, and help Madam bathe and wash."

There was no one in the courtyard where the bridal chamber was located. Chen Xuan had instructed them to leave last night. Even though he was highly skilled and could shield himself from noise, he naturally did not want anyone around on their wedding night.

As Chen Xuan finished speaking, a group of people who had been waiting outside the courtyard filed in, and at the same time, everyone in the huge mansion breathed a sigh of relief.

The courtyard suddenly became lively. After the door opened, a large group of maids carrying things knelt down and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master and Madam."

Chen Xuan's side doesn't usually kneel down easily, but this is their first day here, so they have to behave properly. Afterwards, everyone in the manor will have to meet Chen Xuan and his group to establish rules.

Du Juan and Su Roujia were also among them. Chen Xuan nodded and said, "Okay, get up, everyone. Just act as usual. We'll talk about the rest later."

"Yes, sir," the maids replied, rising to their feet and bustling about.

Many of them were familiar with Chen Xuan, but things were different now. They were no longer in the princess's residence, and everything had to start over. Their fate was now entirely up to Chen Xuan.

Yesterday was a joyous occasion, and Chen Xuan hadn't paid much attention to some details. Only now did he realize that the people lined up at the front with Du Juan and Su Roujia were actually a pair of twins, in their early twenties, identical in appearance, with remarkable cultivation levels, practically having one foot in the Innate Realm, and both being exceptionally beautiful.

The fact that they were ranked at the front, especially on such a day, meant that they were relatively special, since even the head steward of the princess's residence did not come to the inner quarters at this time.

Noticing this, Chen Xuan simply asked the little princess, "My lady, what are they doing here?"

The little princess said bluntly, "Husband, they are the bed warmers who came with my dowry. They will serve you when I am not feeling well. I put a lot of thought into preparing them for you. How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Upon hearing this, Du Juan and Su Roujia exchanged a subconscious glance. It was inevitable that there would be two more girls by the master's side; how could the princess not have any maids accompanying her?

Then the little princess said, "Yunlan, Yunxin, hurry up and greet the master."

"Yunlan and Yunxin greet Master," the two girls said shyly, knowing they would soon belong to him.

Chen Xuan looked at the little princess speechlessly, both amused and exasperated, and said, "My lady..."

The little princess interrupted her directly, saying, "Husband, I understand what you mean, but this is the proper etiquette. Actually, we originally prepared eight, but you don't like these formalities, and leaving only the two of them is already the bottom line. So please listen to me, I'm going to bathe and change first."

"This..." (End of Chapter)