Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder Wife A in Ancient Times - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Wei Lan woke up and the sky was already bright. She got up, washed, and then ate breakfast.

Lu Zijin’s breakfast was equally delicious. Wei Lan liked eating the few freshly made snacks, and there was also a double-skin milk dessert. Wei Lan ate two bowls that morning.

After eating her fill, she missed her studio a bit. She didn’t go to work there yesterday, and now her hands itched badly.

Wei Lan thought about checking on Lu Zijin. If Lu Zijin didn’t need to absorb her today, she could leave.

With that thought, she went to Lu Zijin’s door. The head maid, Yun Xiang, was there. Yun Xiang looked at Wei Lan for a while and then spoke perfunctorily, “Does the Lord have business?”

“Hmm, I’m looking for Madam,” Wei Lan glanced at her and said lightly.

Yun Xiang was extremely unwilling but gritted her teeth and turned to knock on the door. “Miss, the Lord says she wants to see you. Should I let her in?”

Lu Zijin had just eaten breakfast. Her spirits were better today, but she was likely still in her dew period. Absorbing Wei Lan once more this morning would probably end it. Wei Lan’s timing was perfect.

“Let her come in,” Lu Zijin said.

Yun Xiang nearly ground her teeth to pieces but pushed the door open and made a gesture. “Lord, please enter.”

Wei Lan glanced at her, walked in with a smile, and saw Lu Zijin sitting at the table drinking tea. She spoke, “Madam, you look well today. Has your dew period passed? Can I go back now?”

Wei Lan looked at Lu Zijin with bright eyes, like an obedient little dog.

Lu Zijin took a sip of tea, smiled at Wei Lan, and said, “What? You want to go back?”

Wei Lan nodded eagerly. She had completed this month’s tasks and could return to live carefree. After this, she would have a long time to do as she pleased. Her jade stones, she was coming for them!

Lu Zijin saw her eager-to-leave expression, and the smile on her face faded. Fuqu Pavilion was so remote, so close to the mansion’s back gate. Was it better than here? Did Wei Lan really not want to stay with her?

She decided to go against Wei Lan’s wishes. “No, my dew period hasn’t passed. Go lie on the bed.”

“Lie down again? I just got up,” Wei Lan said reluctantly. She wanted to carve jade stones. She had finally gotten the hang of it these past few days, and staying with Lu Zijin might make her hands rusty again.

“You don’t want to?” Lu Zijin raised an eyebrow and looked at Wei Lan.

How could Wei Lan dare refuse? If she refused, Lu Zijin would bring up money. If money was mentioned, she’d have to compromise anyway. Better to agree outright.

Wei Lan sighed and said glumly, “Fine then.”

With a bitter face, she began undoing her belt and obediently lay on the bed.

Lu Zijin saw her sour expression and felt both annoyed and amused. She walked to the bed and said, “Scoot over.”

As she spoke, Lu Zijin began undoing her own belt. Looking at the Qianyuan obediently making space on the bed, Lu Zijin felt like a bully teasing an innocent woman.

She removed her outer dress, climbed onto the bed, and straddled Wei Lan’s waist.

Unlike the previous times, she was especially clear-headed this time, and her body wasn’t as weak. Lu Zijin’s right hand gently touched Wei Lan’s cheek, then slid down to pinch her jaw. She leaned closer and asked, “Why are you in such a hurry to go back? Hmm?”

“I’m going back to carve jade stones. I haven’t finished carving the raw jade yet,” Wei Lan said, unbothered by the pinch on her jaw. It wasn’t the first time. She answered obediently.

Lu Zijin hadn’t expected that answer. She hadn’t heard Wei Lan could carve jade before and thought it was just a way to pass time, so she didn’t take it seriously.

Her thumb, pinching Wei Lan’s jaw, moved up slightly, brushing Wei Lan’s lips. Lu Zijin spoke casually, “You’re the Qianyuan I married. You should prioritize me in all things. My dew period hasn’t passed yet, so you can’t leave.”

“When can I leave then?” Wei Lan looked at Lu Zijin and asked eagerly.

Lu Zijin looked at the obedient Qianyuan beneath her. Her thumb rubbed Wei Lan’s lips a bit harder. Wei Lan was so well-behaved.

“At least tomorrow morning. I have to handle mansion affairs today. You’re coming to the study with me,” Lu Zijin said.

“Huh? I have to go too?” Wei Lan asked, sounding aggrieved.

Lu Zijin smiled at her and said, “Hmm, you have to go. Not only that, you need to release your scent, or I might feel unwell.”

Wei Lan’s lips were being rubbed, but she couldn’t help pouting. “Fine then.”

Lu Zijin found her sulky expression cute and pinched her cheek again.

Wei Lan said unhappily, “Stop pinching me randomly. If you’re going to absorb, just do it.”

Lu Zijin’s hands were never restrained. She didn’t let Wei Lan touch her, but when it came to touching Wei Lan, Lu Zijin never held back.

“Silver,” Lu Zijin said with a slight smile, uttering just two words. Wei Lan deflated and lay flat, letting herself be pinched.

Lu Zijin turned Wei Lan’s face to the side and peeled off the plaster on her neck. She gently touched the red, swollen mark. Wei Lan shivered like a cat with its tail stepped on.

“Don’t touch that. It feels weird,” Wei Lan said, unable to describe the sensation. It was just strange, and she didn’t want Lu Zijin touching it.

“Alright, I won’t touch. Shall I absorb then?” Lu Zijin said, then leaned down and bit. The scent of fresh snow flooded her body. Wei Lan’s neck felt itchy and numb, but she lay still obediently.

As Lu Zijin absorbed, one hand unconsciously stroked Wei Lan’s cheek.

Wei Lan endured the pain in her neck and the touching, looking utterly resigned.

Lu Zijin absorbed for a while before pulling back. She looked down at Wei Lan, whose eyes were dazed from the absorption, and pinched her cheek. “Done. Are you feeling weak again? Shall I have someone bring you a bowl of rock sugar bird’s nest?”

Wei Lan thought, why not eat for free? She couldn’t be absorbed for nothing. She said, “Good.”

“Hmm,” Lu Zijin nodded and called out, “Prepare a bowl of rock sugar bird’s nest for the Lord.”

“Yes,” Yun Xiang replied through gritted teeth. She stood at the door and heard some rustling inside but couldn’t make it out clearly. She thought Wei Lan must be trying to seduce Lu Zijin inside. Otherwise, her cool and aloof miss wouldn’t absorb a Qianyuan’s scent while sober.

She sent a junior maid to fetch the bird’s nest and reluctantly brought it in.

In the bedroom, Lu Zijin was refreshed and fully dressed. Wei Lan was weakly getting up from the bed.

Yun Xiang glanced at Wei Lan, bowed to Lu Zijin, and said, “Miss, the bird’s nest is here.”

“Set it there,” Lu Zijin said, in a good mood after absorbing enough scent.

“Yes,” Yun Xiang placed the bowl down and respectfully left, glancing at Wei Lan before going.

Wei Lan had just dressed. She sat obediently, took the bird’s nest, and ate heartily. Lu Zijin absorbed her, so she had to eat her fill in return!

The bowl wasn’t large, and Wei Lan finished it in a few bites.

Lu Zijin kept watching Wei Lan. The Lord’s appetite seemed especially good. Lu Zijin chuckled lightly but didn’t mind. The household could afford it.