Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 770 Chapter 1 Raw Chapter 2 Cooked

To save brain cells, Chen Xuan decisively gave up thinking. He didn't notice anything amiss for a moment, so he stopped thinking about it and continued to enjoy the fine wine and food.

Perhaps it was the playful antics of Chen Xuan and the others that affected the little princess, or perhaps she was in a good mood today as she was not experiencing any uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms. Instead of reminding Chen Xuan to drink less as usual, she even poured him a glass of wine.

The atmosphere was harmonious and warm, no different from usual. Everyone seemed happy, with a hint of joy in their eyes. Something was clearly not right, but Chen Xuan selectively ignored it, pretending to be nonchalant.

To be honest, the freshly picked cactus fruit was quite delicious, sweet and sour and very tasty, but there were a lot of seeds. With the skillful hands of the little girl Guo Qingxue and the others, they picked out the seeds and fed them to Chen Xuan, who showed off quite a few.

As dinner was drawing to a close, the little princess, supported by Yunlan and Yunxin, left the table early to rest. Although she wasn't tired after traveling all day, it's normal for pregnant women to feel sleepy, so Chen Xuan didn't think much of it.

Adhering to the habit of not wasting food, not a drop of food or wine was left on the table, and most of it ended up in Chen Xuan's stomach. He had experienced hunger when he was a child and knew what it was like. Now that life is better, he won't force himself to eat even if it's not hard, but he also won't waste food. He has continued this habit, which saves him a lot of work washing dishes.

After eating and drinking his fill, a slightly tipsy Chen Xuan lazily enjoyed the night breeze for a while, but found it rather dull. With the help of a young maid, he quickly washed up and decided to go to rest. He was thinking that he would be spending the next few days in the desert, and if his wife and the others found it boring, he would speed up their journey.

I must visit the place where Guo Jinglong died. I promised Guo Qingxue I would go and pay my respects. It won't take long. Crossing the desert will take me to the territory of Huizhou in Jing Kingdom. Now, Master Gao is the boss there. If I go and don't give him a heads-up, Madam Gao will probably get her ears pulled. I'll also visit Xiao Miao and her brother. I haven't seen them for a while. Then I'll head south home and accompany the little princess and her brother on the same path I've walked. That's what they've always wanted.

Thinking about the upcoming journey, Chen Xuan smiled wryly. The journey started on the Qingping River and ended on the Qingping River, which meant that he had traveled around the Jing, Rong, and Yuhua Kingdoms for several months.

Du Juan was inconvenienced these past few days and deliberately avoided being seen, so Chen Xuan didn't bother her and headed towards the little princess's room.

When Chen Xuan arrived at the door, he paused. His keen senses detected two slightly hurried and tense breathing sounds inside, belonging to the Yun Lan and Yun Xin sisters, whom he had become quite familiar with after spending some time together.

Chen Xuan wasn't surprised to see them in the room; it was normal for the little princess's personal maids to be there. However, Chen Xuan didn't notice the little princess's presence.

After a moment of reflection, Chen Xuan realized that the little princess had gone to Su Roujia's room at some point. This made him instantly understand why he had felt something was off earlier.

Realizing this, Chen Xuan looked around and noticed that red lanterns had been hung in many places in the temporary residence, especially the lantern at the entrance of the little princess's room, which had the character "囍" (double happiness) pasted on it. Even the coat that the little girl had kindly draped over Chen Xuan earlier was a festive red.

'So this is to let Yunlan and Yunxin enter the bridal chamber? Although it was only a matter of time since they came as part of the dowry, my wife didn't even give me a heads-up beforehand, leaving me no time to prepare. Sister Juan was the same last time,' Chen Xuan said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

He could sense the tension and unease of the Yunlan and Yunxin sisters inside the room. They were already at the door. If he turned around and left, they wouldn't complain, but they would definitely be sad and upset. His wife would surely scold him afterward, and he would have let her down.

Now that things have come to this, Chen Xuan certainly won't back down. It was bound to happen sooner or later anyway, but it came too unexpectedly. Just like flowers don't know when they will bloom or babies will grow their first tooth, that's life. You never know what will happen next.

I glanced at the room where the little princess was; my wife had really gone to great lengths for me.

Pushing open the door and stepping inside, I closed the door and turned back. The room, though not large, was spacious and brightly lit, with festive red silk everywhere. A table of food and wine was already prepared, and a pair of dragon and phoenix candles burned quietly, their light casting a hazy glow over the room.

On the wedding bed, the twin sisters Yunlan and Yunxin sat quietly, dressed in festive red wedding gowns and covered with red veils. Their hands were placed on their laps, their delicate white fingers taut, their bodies slightly stiff, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. Chen Xuan's arrival made them visibly relieved, but also somewhat at a loss.

Without pausing, Chen Xuan strode towards them. At this moment, any unnecessary words would be too much of a mood killer. Reaching them a meter or so, Chen Xuan felt somewhat awkward, then decisively cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "My ladies, Lan'er and Xin'er, I hope to guide you for the rest of your lives."

Seemingly taken aback by Chen Xuan's words, the two sisters were prepared. A joyful voice came from beneath their veils, and they said in unison, "Since you don't mind, Master, we sisters will serve you with all our might for all eternity."

“From now on, you can call me ‘husband’ in private. Whatever, it’s up to you. It’s not a big deal anyway. I’m afraid you’d be uncomfortable having to change how you address me all the time,” Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Nodding slightly in unison, the two sisters said shyly yet joyfully, "Husband."

They had been longing for this day for a long time. Their voices were sweet and tender, with a hint of sobs. Chen Xuan felt as if his bones had lightened by two ounces.

Then, Yunlan mustered her courage and whispered a reminder: "Husband, it's time to remove the veil."

This wasn't the first time he'd experienced something like this, nor would it be the last. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and Chen Xuan knew the process by heart. Without further hesitation, he picked up the jade ruyi that had been prepared beforehand and lifted their red veils. Two identical, beautiful faces appeared before him, their eyes moist and shy.

Looking at this and then that, Chen Xuan suddenly scratched his butt and chuckled, "Normally it's nothing, it's not like I don't flirt with the two ladies, but this situation is really a bit embarrassing, huh?"

Upon hearing this, the women, who had been somewhat shy and nervous, immediately relaxed. Being with the master—no, with her husband from now on—was always so easy and stress-free.

As they smiled faintly, Chen Xuan extended a hand to each of them and said, "Ladies, it's time for us to drink the nuptial wine."

The two girls placed their small hands in his and let him lead them to the table. This holding of hands had a very different meaning; it meant that they would never be separated for all eternity.

This was a necessary procedure, and Chen Xuan did not show favoritism. Perhaps it was a bit impolite, but they were twin sisters, so he didn't care too much. Chen Xuan drank the nuptial wine with both of them at the same time, their eyes meeting, and happiness sparkled in their eyes.

After drinking the nuptial wine, they became Chen Xuan's women. In fact, this was already a fait accompli from the day they came as part of his dowry. This process was optional, but neither Chen Xuan nor the little princess wanted them to suffer any grievances or regrets.

They put down their glasses, and although they had been looking forward to this day for a long time, they still blushed and were at a loss when the moment came.

Then, to their astonishment, Chen Xuan gently raised his hand, and a strand of long hair fell from the heads of the two sisters and Chen Xuan himself. Chen Xuan's hair was more abundant. They divided their hair into two parts, while Chen Xuan's hair was divided into four parts, which were then woven into four bracelets in mid-air. Chen Xuan kept two for himself and handed the remaining two to them, saying earnestly, "From now on, we are husband and wife bound by blood. If I, as your husband, do anything improper in the future, I hope you two ladies will be forgiving."

Subconsciously grabbing the bracelet, the two sisters gazed at Chen Xuan, their eyes glistening with tears, so moved they could hardly breathe. What had they done to deserve such kindness from their husband?

They understood that they were merely dowry maids, not even concubines by strict standards. Yet Chen Xuan's actions were tantamount to treating them as true wives. Perhaps they didn't have the title of wives, but the reality of being husband and wife was undeniable. How could they, who considered themselves of lowly status, not be moved? Their lives would be worthwhile. Even if Chen Xuan asked them to die the next moment, they would be willing to do so.

Reaching out to gently stroke their delicate alchemy hands, Chen Xuan said softly, "It's our joyous day, what are you doing? Be good, otherwise it won't look pretty."

At this moment, the two sisters, who were willing to give their lives for Chen Xuan, no longer hesitated. They sniffed and said in unison, "Husband, it's late, let's go to bed early. We'll help you undress."

They're twins, no wonder they're so in sync; they even say the same things.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Suddenly, Chen Xuan rubbed his hands together playfully and said, "After being together for so long, on our wedding night, I'm suddenly a little embarrassed to take off your clothes." Hearing this, the two sisters' cheeks flushed. They looked at each other, lowered their heads, and said nothing. They leaned on Chen Xuan and walked towards the wedding bed. The bright red festive curtains were drawn, obscuring the figures of the three newlyweds. The candlelight flickered, and the atmosphere was romantic. The temperature in the room seemed to rise, and soft whispers could be faintly heard.

"Sister, you go first. How can the younger sister compete with her?"

"Younger sister, please go first. As the older sister, I should naturally be more courteous."

"Stop arguing back and forth, you're all the same. Just treat each other as older sisters, then there's no distinction of order."

"I hope my husband will cherish me..."

Chen Xuan had already shielded the room from all noise and sound, so the beauty within could only be slowly explored and experienced by himself...

The night passed quietly, and before dawn, Chen Xuan felt a slight movement in his arms. The candle had burned out, and when he opened his eyes, he saw the two sisters, who had been enjoying themselves in the middle of the night, trying to get up quietly.

They were newlyweds, and although Chen Xuan hadn't been too rough with them last night, their brows still betrayed their exhaustion. It was simply because his physique was too strong; even with the two sisters taking turns, they were finding it hard to keep up.

In just one night, they lost some of their girlish naiveté and gained more alluring charm.

Knowing they wanted to get up early quietly, Chen Xuan held the two beautiful bodies in his arms and said with concern, "It's still early, continue to rest. Weren't you two ladies tired last night?"

Thinking of last night's experience, Yunlan blushed with happiness and said shyly, "Husband, it's getting late. We need to get ready quickly, or we'll be laughed at."

"No, they all understand. Go back to sleep," Chen Xuan smiled and pinched her pert buttocks.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, and Yunlan's voice was choked with sobs as she said, "Husband, isn't this inappropriate?"

"It's okay, listen to me."

Although they were embarrassed to stay in bed any longer, the two sisters obediently snuggled up to him since he had already said so.

Chen Xuan, being young and vigorous, was tireless. With two soft, fragrant bodies in his arms early in the morning, he couldn't help but have some instinctive reactions. On the other side, Yun Xin sensed this change and, with a breath as sweet as orchids, clearly frightened yet coyly welcoming, softly asked, "Does my husband want more?"

He hissed inwardly, suppressing his anger with his inner energy: "My two ladies worked hard last night, are you still in pain? There's plenty of time in the future, let's not indulge in this momentary pleasure."

"Thank you for your kindness, my husband. Actually, if you want it, we can do it," Yunlan said softly, biting her lip.

"Alright, it's alright. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to resist teasing you..."

The three of them lingered for a while, exchanging intimate words, until dawn broke. Chen Xuan, unusually, didn't get up early to practice her meditation and health cultivation exercises. It wouldn't make a difference if she didn't get up early; the two sisters naturally wanted to spend more time with them on their wedding night.

After the sun had risen, no matter what Chen Xuan said, they insisted on getting up, so he let them be. Under his reluctant gaze, they dressed to cover their graceful bodies, and then carefully helped him change.

The two streaks of crimson on the bed sheet were cut off and treasured by them. They were the testament to their complete purity, which they had given to Chen Xuan. If there had been no bloodstains, no matter the reason, they would have no face to live in this world.

Before they could even think of secretly fetching water to wash up, they opened the door to find the young maid leading several palace maids who had already prepared toiletries outside. Instantly, the two sisters blushed and were at a loss for what to do.

"Congratulations, sir, and your wives on your marriage!" the young maid said cheerfully, bowing gracefully outside the door.

The two sisters, blushing, exchanged a happy smile. What could be more joyful than a congratulatory message after a wedding night? Having anticipated this, they retrieved a tray from the side and said, "We're sorry to have made you laugh, Roujia. This is just a small token of our appreciation; let's all share in the joy."

The tray was filled with red envelopes embroidered with the character for "happiness," each one quite heavy, symbolizing that everyone should be happy.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony. Today, you two are new brides, so we'll help you with your makeup. Don't refuse!" the little girl said cheerfully.

"That's troublesome."

The two sisters would not postpone such a day; they would receive the treatment they deserved.

After washing up and getting ready, Chen Xuan led the two newlywed sisters to breakfast. They were still feeling a bit unwell from their first time last night, but their cultivation levels were still there, so it was impossible to tell that they were the same when they walked.

Although Chen Xuan treated all his women equally, certain procedures could not be omitted. Therefore, before the meal, the two sisters had to serve tea to the little princess. If they were not treated well, the little princess would give them a hard time.

Fortunately, this did not happen. The little princess happily accepted the tea offered with both hands, and afterwards encouraged them, "From now on, you belong to Master. Serve him diligently and bear him children as soon as possible to continue the family line."

"We will certainly live up to your expectations, sister," the two sisters said shyly in unison. They were addressing the little princess as Chen Xuan's wife, so they didn't need to address her as "Madam" or "Your Highness" as usual.

The little princess stood up and helped her two sisters to their feet, saying happily, "From now on, we're family. The important thing is to live happily together. Let's eat first."

The little princess was truly delighted. Her husband had gained two more lovers, and the prospect of having children was just around the corner. The family was about to become lively. However, it wasn't enough. She looked at those noble families, which one didn't have many wives and concubines and a house full of children? This was still far from enough. Her husband was such a remarkable man. If he didn't bring prosperity to the family for a thousand years, it would be her fault as his wife.

Everyone enjoyed breakfast together, but Guo Qingxue, sitting at the same table, had no appetite for the delicious food. She kept glancing enviously at the radiant Yun Lan and Yun Xin sisters, wishing she could take their place.

'Yesterday, Brother Chen practically saw me naked, and we even had physical intimacy. I've given him my innocence. When will it be my turn?' Guo Qingxue thought bitterly and resentfully.

Because he had consummated his marriage with the Yunlan and Yunxin sisters here, this place was still worth lingering over. Therefore, Chen Xuan and his companion were not in a hurry to leave and stayed here for two days. During those two days, Chen Xuan spent most of his time with the sisters so as not to give the impression that he had taken advantage of them and then neglected them... (End of this chapter)