How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 56 I spilled the beans

Shi An's heart skipped a beat. Oh no!

I accidentally let slip that I was reborn.

He tried to change the subject, not wanting to continue the conversation, but Chu Ci wouldn't let him off easily.

Left with no other choice, Shi An had to compromise.

"My lady, actually... I've been reborn." Shi An looked at Chu Ci cautiously, her heart filled with unease.

Chu Ci looked bewildered: "...Rebirth??"

She seemed quite unfamiliar with the concept.

“Yes.” Shi An nodded vigorously. “In my past life, I was poisoned to death by the Crown Princess, but when I opened my eyes again, I found myself back at the time when my family’s property had just been confiscated. In order to change my fate, I made a decision completely different from my previous life—to marry you.”

After listening to Shi An's words, Chu Ci finally understood the meaning of rebirth.

She gently stroked Shi An's hair, her eyes filled with heartache: "So you've already experienced death once in a place I didn't know. It must have been very painful for you then?"

Shi An shook her head and pressed her head tightly against Chu Ci's chest, feeling her warm body temperature.

"It's all in the past. I only feel that my past life was like a vague dream. Perhaps it's because my life now is so wonderful that I've gradually forgotten the pain of the past."

"I promise you'll be even happier in the future." Chu Ci whispered a promise in Shi An's ear, her voice soft but her tone firm.

Shi An was touched by her words, but also a little embarrassed, and shyly buried her head in Chu Ci's arms.

After a while, Shi An cautiously peeked out and softly called out, "My lady."

Chu Ci replied, "Hmm? What's wrong?"

Shi An blinked her bright eyes and asked curiously, "Why did you come back so quickly back then?"

Chu Ci gently smoothed his hair and explained, "Your period started around this time last month, and I was worried you'd feel uncomfortable, so I decided to wait a few days. But I didn't expect..."

After hearing Chu Ci's words, Shi An's eyes welled up with tears.

He never expected that Chu Ci would return home so quickly for this reason.

His heart felt as if it were soaking in honey water, and he felt incredibly comfortable.

How fortunate he was to have met such a considerate and caring wife.

Shi An is bubbling with happiness right now...

After a while, Chu Ci looked outside the door and said, "Shi An, go and call He Baobao over."

"Oh, okay." Shi An nodded obediently, then gently stepped out of Chu Ci's arms.

But before turning to leave, he couldn't help but shyly kiss Chu Ci's cheek.

Chu Ci watched the man's departing figure, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

Not long after, He Baobao walked in looking nervous, her eyes constantly shifting between Chu Ci and Shi An.

She took a deep breath and asked softly, "So, what was the result? Was he that Shi An?"

Chu Ci nodded in affirmation.

He Baobao's heart skipped a beat. After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked cautiously, "Chu Ci, do you want to divorce him?"

Upon hearing this, Shi An's face turned deathly pale. He immediately turned his gaze to Chu Ci, his eyes filled with panic and unease.

He strode to the bedside, grasped Chu Ci's hand tightly, and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "My lady, what divorce? What is she saying?"

Chu Ci quickly patted Shi An's hand and comforted him, saying, "There's no such thing as a divorce. Don't listen to her nonsense."

Seeing Chu Ci's unwavering resolve, He Baobao felt a sense of helplessness and sighed heavily, "I knew it would turn out this way. Anyway, I've already warned you."

Chu Ci nodded calmly, as if everything was within her expectations.

Then she revealed a shocking piece of news: "Actually, I'm not from this world either."

Upon hearing this, He Baobao jumped up from her chair, her face showing disbelief. "What the heck? You're from Earth???"

Her eyes widened, as if she wanted to make sure she hadn't misheard.

However, Chu Ci shook his head, "No."

She took a sip of water and calmly explained, "I don't know what Earth is. My original world was similar to this dynasty, except that men were the most respected."

Upon hearing this, Shi An was stunned for a long while before he came to his senses and stammered, "My lady, you..."

Chu Ci smiled slightly, signaling him not to panic, and continued, "I originally lived in another world, but an accident brought me here. After I fell off a cliff, I woke up at a wedding banquet. At that time, the original owner of this body had already died, and I ended up staying here by accident."

Chu Ci's tone was calm, but his eyes revealed a hint of emotion and helplessness.

He Baobao raised an eyebrow. "So you're a soul transmigrator."

Chu Ci tilted his head. "What's 'soul transmigration'?"

Shi An, who was standing to the side, had recovered his composure and was holding Chu Ci's hand tightly. When he saw her tilting her head, he couldn't help but feel a little charmed. His wife was really cute.

He Baobao patiently explained, "I traveled to this world as a whole, while you only came here as a soul, but your body remained in the original world."

Chu Ci blinked, digested the meaning for a while, and then understood it.

Her body did indeed have something that shouldn't be on a woman's body.

It took her a long time to adjust when she first arrived here.

Shi An, who was standing to the side, was still preoccupied with the phrase "male supremacy" that he had heard earlier. He asked curiously, "What does 'male supremacy' mean?"

After a moment of thought, Chu Ci said, "In my world, women are responsible for bearing children, while men work outside to support their families."

"What?!" Shi An was very surprised. This was the first time he had ever heard such a strange idea. "How can women give birth? They don't have reproductive cavities."

Chu Ci became very interested in the reproductive cavity that Shi An mentioned and asked curiously, "Where is the reproductive cavity? In the abdomen?"

Shi An nodded shyly, her face flushed, and placed Chu Ci's hand near her navel, whispering, "Right... in this spot."

Chu Ci gently pinched it with her hand, feeling its soft texture, and couldn't help but exclaim, "So soft."

Shi An's face turned even redder. If He Baobao hadn't been there, he probably would have already fallen into Chu Ci's arms.

At this moment, He Baobao suddenly interjected, "In my world, women also give birth, but men and women are equal there and both have the opportunity to go out and work."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci smiled with satisfaction and exclaimed, "Gender equality, that sounds wonderful!"

Looking at the two people in front of her, a strange feeling welled up in her heart, as if fate had brought the three of them together.

"I never imagined that the three of us would have such an extraordinary experience."

He Baobao plopped down on the bench, expressing his strong agreement: "Yeah! It turns out I'm not the only outsider. It feels so good."

Then, she looked at Chu Ci, then at Shi An, and made up her mind, "Since you've chosen to continue with Shi An, I will definitely support you. But don't let your guard down, because fate is unpredictable. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me anytime."

Chu Ci nodded, "Okay, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

If the Shi family wants to overturn the verdict, they will inevitably encounter numerous obstacles and difficulties.

However, since this is something Shi An is determined to achieve even at the cost of his life, she will certainly not let Shi An face it alone.

She will do everything in her power to help him.

With a new goal in mind, the motivation of Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) is stronger than before.

Once her wounds had mostly healed, she returned home with Shi An and planned to practice martial arts every day.

The wardrobe in the bedroom was destroyed, but fortunately the painting of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix was undamaged.

Shi Anli carefully checked the place inside and out before he felt at ease.

Chu Ci spent two days remaking a wardrobe.

Subsequently, he devoted most of his time each day to martial arts practice.

This body possesses profound internal strength, but lacks sufficient muscle.

The Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) had a very high pursuit of martial arts, so it required a lot of physical training every day.

While practicing martial arts in the Chu Ci, Shi An would sit by the window and embroider a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix.

Occasionally, when he got tired of embroidering, he would stop and look at his wife, his heart filled with boundless tenderness.

These days are so good...

October arrived quickly.

Chu Ci has become a little stronger than before, but her muscles aren't exaggerated; she has a particularly beautiful and sexy figure.

Especially when Chu Ci occasionally passed by the kitchen while taking a bath, before he had even put on his clothes.

His defined abs and six-pack are simply irresistible.

Shi An blushed and felt hot every time she saw it, and would always secretly touch Chu Ci while he was sleeping at night.

That day, after finishing dinner, Chu Ci went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Halfway through washing, Shi An knocked on the door.

Chu Ci asked, puzzled, "Shi An, what's wrong?"

"Um, does my wife not need my service?"

Chu Ci was taken aback. "Serve what?"

Shi An gritted his teeth and mustered his courage to say, "As a husband, it is my duty to serve my wife during her bath. I did not do well before, and I will improve in the future."

Chu Ci quickly replied, "No need, I can manage on my own, Shi An, you don't need to be so subservient to me."

“It’s not about being subservient…” Shi An bit her lip and retorted softly, “I just wanted to rub your back.”

Chu Ci thought for a few seconds, then laughed, "Then come in."

Having received approval, Shi An happily pushed open the door, lowered her head, and walked in, not daring to look around.

Chu Ci found his shy expression quite adorable.

She handed the towel to Shi An and turned around to let him rub her back.

Shi An carefully took the towel and gently wiped Chu Ci's back.

While rubbing his back, he secretly glanced at Chu Ci's body.

Her skin was smooth and delicate, her shoulders were broad and her waist was slender, and her muscles were beautifully defined, exuding a captivating charm.

Shi An's heart raced instantly, her ears turned bright red, and she could barely hold onto the towel in her hand.

Sensing the change in strength, Chu Ci quietly turned her head and found that her husband's face had turned pink like a shy little hamster, making him exceptionally adorable.

Chu Ci's heart stirred, and she couldn't help but reach out and pull the person in front of her, lowering her head to gently kiss his lips.

At first, Shi An passively accepted Chu Ci's kisses, but gradually, he began to respond, even reaching out to wrap his arms around Chu Ci's neck and kissing her passionately.

It wasn't until their clothes and hair were soaked that Chu Ci realized they should stop.

Worried that Shi An would get sick, she quickly wrapped him in a bath towel, casually draped an outer garment over him, and carried Shi An back to the bedroom.

Shi An nestled obediently in Chu Ci's arms, her heart filled with trust for her.

Their skin was pressed tightly together, and the warmth transmitted through the thin clothing made Shi An feel as if she were in a warm hot pool, her whole body feeling warm and cozy.

Chu Ci gently placed the person on the bed, and then personally dried his wet long hair.

Shi An lay there quietly, resting her head on Chu Ci's lap, enjoying the gentle caresses from above her head, and gradually became drowsy.

The weather in October was gradually turning cooler, and Chu Ci was worried that Shi An would catch a cold, so she decided to get up and close the window.

Feeling the warmth depart, Shi An seemed to suddenly awaken and tightly grasped her hand, his voice tinged with unease: "My lady, where are you going?...

Chu Ci smiled slightly and gently comforted her, "I just wanted to close the window. The wind is too strong, and I'm afraid it will blow on you and make you sick. Don't worry, I won't leave."

After hearing her words, Shi An gradually relaxed.

Chu Ci felt the strength in Shi An's hand gradually decrease, so she gently broke free from his grasp, stood up, and walked to the window.

She carefully closed the window, glanced back at Shi An on the bed, and found that he was already sitting up straight, quietly waiting for her to return.

A warm feeling welled up in Chu Ci's heart.

Since she got the money, she replaced all the old bedding in the house with brand new ones, and also put a thick cotton mattress on the bed, making the bed exceptionally soft and comfortable.

At this moment, Shi An was surrounded by a new, beautiful quilt, her face glowing with a healthy pink, and she looked a little plumper than when she first arrived.

Clearly, after a period of careful care, Shi An has recovered a lot of energy and is being well taken care of.

Chu Ci felt a little smug and went over to hug the person tightly.

Shi An obediently accepted her embrace without the slightest resistance, even reaching out to wrap her arms around Chu Ci's back, and said in a gentle, coquettish voice, "My lady~"

His tone was full of dependence and affection.

Chu Ci was incredibly soft-hearted.

She reached out and gently ruffled Shi An's hair, replying softly, "Good girl."

This word carries endless doting and love, making people feel warm inside.

Shi An felt like she was melting into this atmosphere.

After the lights were turned off, the night became unusually quiet, with only the chirping of insects.

Everything around them was shrouded in darkness, with only the sound of their breathing mingling together.

Without knowing when or who initiated it, their lips met again.

Gradually, Chu Ci was no longer satisfied with just kissing...