newbobooks Chapter 314
Chapter 314
Ah Man was fiddling with something by the bucket when a clear sound of flowing water was heard, accompanied by Ah Man's voice.
“Bring him over here.”
Nalan Jingwen casually grabbed a coat from the side, carefully wrapped the person in it, and carried them out of the screen.
"You go in and soak with him."
"Why?"
Ah Man gave her a look as if she were an idiot, "What if he drowns while he's in the water by himself? If he drowns, I'm not going to save him."
Nalan Jingwen was speechless for a moment, then silently carried the person inside. Aman, watching her movements, casually remarked, "You know he won't live long, right?"
Nalan Jingwen paused, subconsciously looking down at the boy in her arms. His eyes were closed, tears still clung to his long, dark eyelashes, and tear stains remained on his pale cheeks. He was huddled in her arms, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Nalan Jingwen hummed in agreement, "I know."
"Then why did you..."
Before Aman could finish speaking, Nalan Jingwen turned around and looked at her, his eyes dark and unreadable.
Nalan Jingwen knew exactly what she wanted to ask: since Anian wouldn't live much longer, why go to such lengths to revive him? Even if he was revived, he wouldn't last long anyway; wasn't that a waste? It was a waste of time and energy; wouldn't it have been better to just let him live like that…
"He cannot die."
Nalan Jing paused upon hearing the voice, then looked down at the person in his arms, his voice firm.
"At least, not now."
Since that's what she's said, Aman didn't ask any more questions. Everyone has their own principles, and what she considers unnecessary, others might not think so.
She placed the things she was carrying on the table and walked towards the door.
"The toxins in his body will be expelled through the medicinal bath. The process may be a little painful, but it will be fine once they are expelled. He is not allowed to come out until he has soaked for at least an hour."
"However, this medicinal bath has other side effects, but they are not important. Just be careful."
Nalan Jing responded and carried the person into the bathtub. The door opened and then closed again, and the room fell silent.
Ah Nian lay naked in her arms, while Nalan Jingwen quietly soaked in the medicinal bath with him. She didn't feel anything while soaking, but Ah Nian reacted quickly. He opened his eyes, seemingly not quite realizing what was happening, until he heard Nalan Jingwen's voice, at which point he turned his head to look at her.
"elder sister."
He called out softly.
"This medicinal bath can help flush out toxins from your body. It may hurt a little, but it will get better quickly."
Nalan Jing heard the voice soften slightly, and a hint of warmth crept in.
Ah Nian curled her lips and leaned closer to her, affectionately nuzzling her neck with her head. Nalan Jingwen's body stiffened, and she did not move.
A soft hand gently grasped her fingertips underwater, and he finally stopped moving as if satisfied.
"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt as much as it did before."
So this pain was still bearable for him.
He was weak, spoke in a soft voice, and was very obedient.
Ah Nian was, after all, a man, and was now completely naked, leaning against her. Nalan Jingwen had tried her best not to touch him. She should have known better than to take off her coat earlier, especially since she had been celibate for so long.
"Feel sorry."
Her voice was a little hoarse as she apologized to the person in her arms.
Ah Nian had always been extremely clever. He smiled softly and squeezed Nalan Jingwen's hand tighter.
"It's alright, sister. I know you had no choice but to do this to save me..."
"I won't make my sister take responsibility..."
Nalan Jingwen remained silent, and it was unclear whether he was satisfied with the man's understanding.
"Sister, please don't feel guilty towards me because of this, okay?"
"It does not matter."
He had no concept of gender segregation, but after being taught by Nalan Jingwen over this period of time, he now knew what being naked together meant. However, he would not force her to take responsibility for this matter, as he did not want Nalan Jingwen to be disappointed in him.
Nalan Jingwen was clearly not thinking about that, but he didn't explain, instead pulling the person in his arms tighter.
"Feel sorry."
She apologized again, but as she did so, it seemed as if she touched something. Almost instantly, she realized what she had done and disbelief appeared in her eyes.
The person in his arms let out a soft pant, leaning gently against Nalan Jingwen. Her fair chest rose and fell slightly, her beautiful eyes shimmering as if they held a pool of spring water, and her cheeks gradually flushed with a rosy blush, perhaps because the water was too hot.
"elder sister……"
His soft voice trembled slightly, as if seeking a sense of security. He struggled to sit up, wanting to curl up completely in her arms.
Nalan Jingwen immediately picked him up and held him horizontally, afraid that he would slip and fall.
Ah Nian gently tugged at her clothes with one hand, his soft, boneless hands barely moving, his dark eyelashes trembling slightly. He tilted his delicate, pretty face up slightly, his eyes shimmering like autumn water.
After catching his breath, he spoke softly:
"Have I not told my sister my name yet?"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jing realized that she had never known A Nian's full name. She lowered her head and gently pressed her face against his forehead, a tender gesture that she herself was unaware of.
"Ah."
Ah Nian curved her lips into a gentle, harmless smile.
"My name is Yongnian, given to me by my mother. Does it sound nice, sister?"
Yongnian means flowing water that never stops, and it also signifies longevity and permanence. It expresses the wish that he will live a long and healthy life.
"It sounds good."
For some reason, she felt a dryness in her throat.
Ah Nian smiled even more brightly, "I think it sounds good too, I like it very much."
"I know what my mother meant by giving me this name. She hoped I would always be healthy and live a long life, but I'm going to disappoint her..."
His voice suddenly weakened, and he lowered his eyes to hide the emotions in them.
Nalan Jingwen squeezed his hand tighter to stop him from thinking too much, "No, our Anian will definitely live to be a hundred years old."
Any words of comfort seem utterly pale and powerless in the face of facts. Ah Nian seemed not to take it seriously, nuzzling her neck with her cheek and changing the subject.
"I know that this trip back to Baiji is likely to end badly."
Nalan Jingwen paused, speechless.
Ah Nian, seemingly oblivious, continued, "I know they had no choice but to come back to me because they had no other option."
"Sister, I'm not stupid."
The voice was very soft, carrying a sense of resignation and helplessness.
“They all wanted me dead, but my sister always protected me and watched over me. I know all of that.”
He paused, then looked up at Nalan Jingwen intently.
"Does my sister want me to become emperor?"
Nalan Jingwen lowered his head, met his gaze, his expression somber, and did not answer.
"If my sister wants me to be one, then I will be one."
There seemed to be a light in his eyes, but under Nalan Jingwen's silence, that light gradually dimmed.
Ah Nian smiled, but the smile was extremely pale and forced. "Ah Nian understands."