freenovelworld Chapter 8
Chapter 8
"If you're really in pain, I can help you wipe it off first. Once the weather starts to warm up and your injuries have healed, you can go swimming in the river."
As he spoke, he took a damp cloth, heated it, and used it to wipe Nalan Jingwen's face.
Enveloped by the familiar scent, Nalan Jingwen regained his senses and looked up to meet those beautiful eyes. They were very close, close enough to see the fine hairs on his face and hear each other's breathing.
It must be said that Liu Qishan is indeed handsome. Even with a tired face and dark circles under his eyes, his charm is still undeniable.
Liu Qishan carefully wiped every inch of her body, his face serious, but the tips of his ears turned red.
Nalan Jingwen seemed to have discovered something amusing; his eyes sparkled, and he stared at him with a cryptic smile.
This time was different from the previous times when she wiped the herbs. Before, she would just wipe them roughly, but this time she wiped them carefully. No wonder the usually gentle and calm Liu Qishan was shy.
Nalan Jingwen wasn't bothered by it. After all, it wasn't like no one had ever bathed her in modern times. Moreover, now that she was in a matriarchal society, she didn't need to care about such things.
Looking at his slightly shy yet trying-hard appearance, which added a touch of vibrant color to his gentle face, it was much more interesting than usual.
Do you have many families?
Nalan Jingwen looked at him and suddenly spoke.
Liu Qishan paused slightly, then calmly said, "Never."
Nalan Jingwen raised an eyebrow and continued, "Ordinary men are usually betrothed at seventeen. You're already twenty, so why aren't you married yet?"
Liu Qishan lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, casting a faint shadow on her eye sockets.
He continued working with his hands, his tone calm: "There was once a marriage agreement."
"Ok?"
Nalan Jingwen was slightly surprised.
Liu Qishan continued, "However, that family disliked me because I was blind, and they called off the marriage."
His voice was flat and calm, without the slightest ripple or resentment, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.
“I’m blind, and marrying into that family would only cause them trouble. They’re just an ordinary family, and they can’t afford to support a good-for-nothing. It’s only natural for them to break off the engagement.”
Liu Qishan spoke quietly, her head slightly lowered, a few stray strands of hair hanging down her temples, making her even more gentle and evoking a sense of pity in people for no reason.
"Moreover, I would not want to marry someone I have never met and do not love."
These things didn't need to be told to Nalan Jing, since they weren't close friends, but Liu Qishan thought it didn't matter and wasn't important at all.
But Nalan Jingwen didn't think so. She knew that in this era, ordinary men did not have the right to choose their own wives. It was usually arranged by their parents. If they were lucky, they could meet someone they liked. If they were unlucky, they could only make do for the rest of their lives.
If the man is from a prominent family, he may have the right to select his children, but the final decision rests with his parents, or rather, his mother.
However, for all men, it is extremely humiliating for a woman to take the initiative to break off an engagement. It will lead to gossip, ridicule, and a severe drop in reputation, making it impossible for him to get married. This will become a lifelong disgrace, and his family will also be the subject of gossip.
Some will grow old alone, while others will choose any woman, regardless of her character or whether she has any bad habits, as long as they can marry her, they only care about saving face.
Therefore, Liu Qishan's reputation was completely ruined after the woman broke off the engagement. For a man of that era, this was equivalent to his entire life being ruined.
Nalan Jingwen frowned almost imperceptibly, staring silently at his face for a long time. Liu Qishan also remained silent, and the air fell silent for a moment, with only the crackling of the fire and the rustling of fabric being heard.
Nalan Jingwen stared intently at him and suddenly spoke.
"Liu Qishan, you are not a good-for-nothing."
Although they had only known each other for about half a month and she didn't know much about him, she had seen everything during that time. He was intelligent, resilient, and highly skilled in medicine. How could Liu Qishan be a good-for-nothing? Even if it was self-deprecation or self-mockery, how could anyone talk about themselves like that?
Upon hearing this, Liu Qishan blinked, rarely showing such a blank expression, which made him look rather cute.
He then lowered his head, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
"Ah."
Nalan Jingwen watched his movements and heard the barely audible sound. She was not very satisfied, but since she couldn't move her hands, she leaned in and pressed her face against his.
The smooth and delicate texture made her admire it in her heart.
Liu Qishan shuddered violently, the handkerchief in his hand trembled and fell onto Nalan Jingwen. He immediately groped to pick it up, his expression stiffening and his movements mechanical.
Nalan Jingwen seemed oblivious, frowning as he said, "Don't ever call yourself a good-for-nothing again, understand?"
This time, Liu Qishan did not answer. His pale lips were tightly pursed, as if he had not heard her words, and he was seriously doing what he was doing.
Then he stood up abruptly and walked outside.
He left hurriedly, saying, "I'm going to wash the handkerchiefs," his back view showing a hint of panic.
This was the first time Nalan Jingwen had seen Liu Qishan lose his composure.
I couldn't help but sigh.
So innocent.
I wonder if I hurt him too much. What if he doesn't come back?
Although it hasn't snowed much these past few days, Liu Qishan said that the snow is showing signs of melting, the weather is starting to warm up, and spring is just around the corner.
But the weather at night was still cold and biting. Would he get cold if he went out like that?
But she really only rubbed her cheek against his face because her hands were inconvenient; she had no other intentions whatsoever. She wanted Liu Qishan to take her words seriously.
She didn't like hearing Liu Qishan call her a good-for-nothing.
She felt very uncomfortable.
About an incense stick's time later, he heard footsteps outside. Nalan Jingwen immediately closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Liu Qishan walked in slowly, stood at the door without moving, and looked in her direction. He didn't hear that familiar voice, so she must be asleep. He then slowly approached her.
Nalan Jing heard him walk over and sit down beside her, just as she was relieved, thinking that he probably didn't blame her anymore. Suddenly, she felt a slight coolness on her face. His hand touched her face, very lightly, like a feather floating by, carefully tracing her features, inch by inch, from her eyes to her lips.
Her thoughts began to race. Could it be that Liu Qishan knew the original owner of this body, given how affectionate he was acting?
She quickly dismissed the idea. Although the original owner was a playboy, she remembered everyone she had met perfectly, not to mention a great beauty like Liu Qishan, who would definitely leave a deep impression.