The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 216 Then please, cousin, take off your clothes.
Upon hearing this, the man's eyelids twitched. He looked in the direction the girl was patting, and seeing that there was no one else on the bed, he breathed a sigh of relief and reminded her, "Nobody's here."

Zhiwan was taken aback. She looked down and realized that her aunt was not there.

She frowned and looked at the man. "Did you need something from me?"

Hearing the girl's distant tone, the man paused for a moment, then said indifferently, "I can only come to you when I need something?"

“Of course,” Zhiwan replied matter-of-factly.

The man chuckled in exasperation, raising his hand to pinch her cheek. "My cousin's ability to turn on you is truly beyond my reach."

When he called her cousin, Zhiwan was taken aback and felt a little uncomfortable.

Although she had known for a long time that this man was her cousin, neither of them knew each other's identities before.

Hearing her cousin's teasing words, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Your unscrupulous methods have truly opened my eyes!"

Lu Zhan paused, realizing that his cousin was referring to the things he had said to his mother in order to marry her.

"Are you angry?" He patted the girl's head.

Zhiwan angrily pushed his hand away, "Do you even care if I'm angry?"

“I care,” Lu Zhan said earnestly.

Zhiwan was still sulking.

Lu Zhan lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, his voice deep as he asked, "What do you want, cousin, to stop being angry?"

Zhiwan's eyes darted around mischievously, and she coughed lightly, saying, "I've been painting lately, but I haven't had any inspiration."

"Hmm? And then?" Lu Zhan asked, his eyelids twitching, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

“Since you’re going to marry me, it’s only right that you do something for me, right?” After saying that, Zhiwan suddenly stretched out her slender arms and wrapped them around Lu Zhan’s neck.

She looked up at the man's face, but it remained blurry.

It's strange that even though they both know each other's identities, they still can't see each other's faces clearly.

Lu Zhan's heart fluttered, and he pulled the girl into his arms. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to be intimate with him since she learned his identity.

Even knowing it was a trap, he still indulgently asked, "What do you want me to do?"

"Didn't you say last time that you wanted to be my mold? Then please, cousin, take off your clothes." Zhiwan looked at him with a smile.

Lu Zhan: "..."

"What, cousin, you don't want to?" Zhi Wan's peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

Lu Zhan's temple throbbed, and he slowly placed his hand on his belt, coughed lightly, and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Stop dawdling, it's almost dawn." Zhiwan glared at him and was about to make her move when the man quickly grabbed her hand. "I can be your model, but you have to promise me you won't sell this painting."

Zhiwan gave a vague reply: "Of course not."

Lu Zhan looked at her intently, then suddenly lowered his head and kissed her lips.

Just as Zhiwan was about to struggle, she heard the man say unhurriedly, "Being a mold is a very tiring thing. Cousin, you have to let people taste some sweetness."

Zhiwan: "..."

Before she could react, the man had already skillfully pried open her teeth.

After the kiss, Zhiwan was already dizzy and forgot what she was supposed to do.

She didn't come to her senses until the man draped her coat over her shoulders.

She asked somewhat awkwardly, "What are you doing?"

Lu Zhan noticed her unease, squeezed her hand, and said, "I'll take you somewhere."

"Where to?" Zhiwan asked hurriedly.

"You'll see when we get there." Lu Zhan took her hand and walked towards the door.

"I don't want to go." Zhiwan stopped and tried to break free from his hand.

Lu Zhan paused, "Didn't you say you wanted me to be the model for the painting?"

"Then why go out?" Zhiwan frowned. "Perhaps, in a place close to the stars, my cousin will have some thoughts?" Lu Zhan said, picking up paper and pen from the table.

"A place very close to the stars?" Zhiwan asked in surprise. "What kind of place is that?"

The man didn't say anything more. He took her hand, led her out of the yard, and went straight to the stables in the backyard to get the horse.

The two mounted their horses and quickly left the post station.

Zhiwan was a little reserved at first, but as the horse ran faster and faster, she relaxed completely.

The steed carried the two of them, galloping through the night, the evening breeze brushing against their cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness.

Zhiwan was completely immersed in the joy of riding.

After galloping for an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at the top of a mountain.

Looking at the star-studded night sky, Zhiwan was stunned. "It's so beautiful."

When she came to her senses, Lu Zhan had already led her to a flat, large rock. "Cousin, you can start painting now."

Zhiwan nodded, "Then cousin, you should take off your clothes first."

Lu Zhan: "..."

Zhiwan sat down on the big rock and looked at her cousin with a leisurely air.

Lu Zhan paused, and his slender fingers finally rested on his belt.

He slowly untied his belt and placed it on the large rock, then took off his outer robe.

Seeing that he had only taken off one piece of clothing before stopping, Zhiwan frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "Take off the inner garment as well."

Lu Zhan's temple throbbed with a vein. "What exactly does my cousin want to draw?"

“I’m drawing my cousin’s body,” Zhiwan said matter-of-factly.

Lu Zhan: "..."

"Don't worry, I won't draw your face. I'll use a stranger's face instead," Zhiwan added.

Lu Zhan's eye twitched slightly. "You can draw it, but you're not allowed to sell it!"

"I understand." Zhiwan's eyes flickered for a moment, then she thought for a moment and said, "Never mind, you don't have to take your clothes off completely."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhan breathed a sigh of relief, only to see the girl unfold his robes, which he had placed on the large rock, and spread them out on the rock. "What are you doing?"

Zhiwan said considerately, "It might take a long time to paint, so it will be more comfortable for you to lie here, cousin."

Lu Zhan gave her a thoughtful look.

Seeing that he was not moving, Zhiwan patted the stone and said, "Cousin, lie down quickly, it will be dawn soon."

Finally, Lu Zhan reluctantly lay down on the large rock.

"Don't lie so stiffly, relax a bit," Zhiwan said, dissatisfied.

"Why don't you demonstrate it yourself, cousin?" Lu Zhan raised an eyebrow.

"What a hassle!" Zhiwan complained, but still put down her pen and paper and lay down next to him. "Like me, to lie on my side, I have to prop my head up with my hand..."

Listening to her rambling words, a smile flashed across Lu Zhan's eyes. As the girl got up, he suddenly flipped over and pinned her down.

Zhiwan was shocked. "What are you doing?"

Lu Zhan's slender fingers gently stroked her temples. "My cousin just said that painting takes a long time, and it's very tiring for me to lie here without moving. So, let's collect some payment first." With that, his other hand loosened her sash.

"Wan'er, wake up!" Her aunt's worried voice rang in her ears, and Zhiwan woke up with a start.

When I opened my eyes, I realized I was dreaming again.

Meeting her aunt's worried eyes, she looked away guiltily. "Aunt, is it dawn yet?"

"Not yet." Madam Wei shook her head and reached out to touch her face. "I just got up to relieve myself and noticed that your face is very red and hot. What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

(End of this chapter)