How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 85 Everyday Trivialities

Shi An looked at his wife beside him, and the feeling that she was about to disappear with the wind returned.

This feeling made him panic, and he eagerly grabbed Qingyu's hand tightly, as if afraid she would disappear.

"My lady, I'm so cold... Can you hug me?" Shi An said softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Chu Ci snapped out of her daze and immediately pulled Shi An into her arms, enveloping him in her warm embrace.

"Are you still cold?" Chu Ci asked gently.

Shi An shook his head and muttered to himself, "I'm not cold anymore. My wife is holding me, so I'm not cold anymore."

Before long, the tea boiled, steaming hot.

Chu Ci carefully poured two cups, then gently blew on them to cool them down.

One cup for myself, one cup for Shi An.

Chu Ci was indeed thirsty, so he drank it all in one gulp.

Shi An picked up his teacup, took a small sip carefully, and savored it.

His movements were elegant and delicate, as if the tea in his hands were a precious treasure.

After drinking three cups in a row, Chu Ci finally felt his thirst gradually relieved.

She lowered her head, looked at Shi An, and said softly, "Let's go back."

"Mmm." Shi An nodded obediently, his eyes revealing his dependence on and trust in his wife.

Chu Ci gently took Shi An's hand, and the two walked back to the bedroom together.

Along the way, their figures intertwined, like a beautiful painting.

After returning to the room, Shi An slowly unbuckled her belt, took off her clothes, and then gently walked to the bedside. She hugged Chu Ci from behind and said tenderly, "My lady, let's rest."

Chu Ci had just taken off his outer robe when he suddenly felt Shi An's embrace, and his eyes darkened for a moment.

She turned around, reached out and pinched Shi An's chin, gently lifted her head, and kissed his lips.

Shi An responded passionately to Chu Ci's kiss, her cheeks flushing a charming pink from lack of oxygen, as delicate and beautiful as blooming peach blossoms.

Looking at Shi An's appearance, Chu Ci couldn't help but feel a surge of affection. She gently stroked Shi An's hair, unable to put her down.

Shi An's eyes were somewhat unfocused. He took Chu Ci's hand, which was stroking his hair, and placed it on his face.

"My lady, my lady loves me so much~"

The man's voice carried a hint of coquettishness and pleading, which melted Chu Ci's heart.

She smiled slightly, then immediately picked up Shi An and placed him on the bed.

Because he had to attend the teacher's class the next day, Chu Ci didn't indulge too much in the evening. He was only intimate with Shi An for a while, and before midnight, the two fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, Shi An was still sound asleep and had not yet woken up.

Chu Ci got up alone, cooked some meat porridge, and carefully served a bowl.

She gently sat on the edge of the bed, helped Shi An sit up, and fed him spoonful by spoonful.

Shi An opened his mouth groggily and swallowed the porridge, but his eyes remained tightly closed, clearly indicating that he was not yet fully conscious.

The heavy snow last night lasted all night, and now there is a thick layer of snow piled up outside.

After feeding the child the porridge and drinking a bowl himself, Chu Ci changed into cotton boots, carried his book box, and headed to the teacher's house.

Although there was still some time before the results of the provincial examination were announced, her teacher still required her to attend school on time.

In fact, in Confucius's mind, the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) would definitely pass the provincial examination.

This year's policy essay questions were not difficult, and I won first place again in the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) archery and horsemanship competition.

She has a 99% chance of being able to participate in this year's civil service examination.

Since we are going to continue our studies, we must not neglect our academic work.

Chu Ci didn't complain about anything; this arrangement was already excellent.

When Shi An woke up, the sun was high in the sky, and it was already noon.

He struggled to move his body and slowly sat up from the bed, feeling a sharp pain in his lower back.

He reached out and gently touched the painful area, then pounded it for a while before feeling some relief.

Then, he carefully got out of bed, put on his shoes, and prepared to go to the kitchen to cook some food.

However, when he reached the kitchen door, he was surprised to find that Chu Ci had already returned and was now standing in the kitchen, busy cooking.

Hearing a noise behind her, Chu Ci turned around and saw her husband slowly walking into the kitchen, his hand on his waist.

She quickly put down her work, stepped forward to support Shi An, and asked with concern, "Shi An, how are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?"

Shi An held Chu Ci's hand tightly and replied with a smile, "It's alright... not too uncomfortable."

Chu Ci helped Shi An to a chair and then handed her a delicate pastry, saying gently, "Eat something first to fill your stomach."

Shi An accepted the snack, nodded obediently, and began to savor the sweet and delicious mung bean cake in small bites.

After pouring Shi An a cup of hot tea, Chu Ci turned around and went to the stove, adding a handful of firewood to the firebox.

The firewood was burning brightly, making crackling and popping sounds.

The fire intensified instantly.

After Shi An finished eating the mung bean cake, he indeed felt a bit choked up in his throat, so he picked up his teacup and drank two big mouthfuls of tea before he felt much better.

After finishing his tea, he took a handkerchief and gently wiped his mouth. Then he turned to look at Chu Ci, who was busy in the kitchen, and asked with some curiosity, "My lady, what are you cooking? It smells so good!"

Chu Ci smiled and replied, "It's chicken soup, I made it especially for you to nourish your body."

Hearing this, Shi An felt a sweet warmth in his heart, and a happy smile appeared on his lips. "Then I want to drink with my wife."

Chu Ci was touched by Shi An's words. She quickly walked towards Shi An, stretched out her arms and hugged him tightly, gently replying, "Okay, let's drink together."

Chu Ci's body was slightly hot, emanating a unique aura.

When Shi An was embraced by her, he felt a warm current instantly spread throughout his body, making him feel comfortable and at ease.

He nestled quietly in Chu Ci's arms, enjoying the warmth and tranquility.

"My lady, what shall we have for lunch?"

Chu Ci lowered her head and thought for a moment, then remembered the ingredients left at home and replied with a smile, "How about stir-frying shredded potatoes and some cured pork?"

Shi An nodded obediently, "Yes, whatever my wife does is fine."

Looking at Shi An's adorable appearance, Chu Ci couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek, saying with tenderness in her eyes, "You spoil me too much."

Shi An looked at her earnestly and answered firmly, "My wife is good to me, so I will be good to her in return."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci's heart softened, her gaze deepened, and she solemnly promised, "I will make you happy, Shi An."

Upon hearing this sincere vow, Shi An's heart trembled, her eyes reddened slightly, and she said in a trembling voice, "My lady, you..."

He seemed to have something else to say, but in the end he didn't say it. He just held Chu Ci's hand tightly and pleaded in a low voice, "My wife, you absolutely... you absolutely cannot leave me. I'm begging you."