However, he quickly regained his senses, feeling a bit awkward. If he had been a few seconds slower, he would have barged in, and then he wouldn't be able to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
He lightly coughed, and Liu Jin, with a serious expression, said with a smile,
"I didn't expect my niece..."
He paused at this point, slightly changed his words, and continued,
"I didn't expect Miss Zhen to still be bathing. I thought it was my wife. I apologize for the disturbance and hope you don't blame me."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Jiang's cheeks flushed even more, making her gentle face even more alluring. She still obediently nodded and softly said,
"Marquis, you worry too much. I will not blame you."
Liu Jin nodded, looking at her alluring figure, revealing her fair and tender skin, and felt his breathing quicken.
His gaze involuntarily darted away, not daring to look further, fearing he might have inappropriate thoughts.
Zhen Jiang looked at Liu Jin in front of her, his handsome appearance, coupled with the masculine aura constantly assailing her.
It made her heart flutter, and her cheeks were red all the way to her earlobes.
For a moment, the night sky here was a bit quiet, and even some cold wind drifted by, but both of their hearts felt a bit hot.
Liu Jin didn't dare to stay any longer, fearing he might lose control, and said with a smile,
"Miss Zhen, I'll take my leave first."
After saying this, Liu Jin stepped out of the corridor and headed towards the main house.
Zhen Jiang nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes watching his tall departing figure, then quickly covered her flushed cheeks and ran back to her room.
Liu Jin pushed open the door and entered. The room was filled with warm air, with a brazier in the center emitting heat, dispelling the winter cold.
He saw Zhen Yu wearing a purple gauze dress, lying on the bed, a smile on her fair face, her beautiful eyes blinking, and an alluring voice came,
"Husband~"
Seeing her seductive appearance, Liu Jin's already somewhat hot heart became even more restless. He took a deep breath, not intending to hold back at all.
He immediately blew out the lights in the room, plunging it into instant darkness.
Soon, some sounds came from the room, quite loud in the dark night.
In another room on the other side of the courtyard, Zhen Jiang was already lying on the bed, preparing to sleep, but her mind still replayed the scene from earlier.
Her beautiful eyes were full of admiration. That was the famous General Zhenbei Liu Jin, young, handsome, and tall and mighty.
If she could become his wife, she would be content for this life.
It was a pity that his identity was her uncle, so she could only bury this admiration in her heart, preparing to sleep and start a romantic encounter in her dreams.
Just then, some soft moans suddenly came from beside her ear.
Zhen Jiang was slightly startled. After listening for a moment, her face quickly turned completely red.
Although she had never experienced such things, she had heard about them to some extent.
The sound was very loud, seeming to linger in her ears.
It made her feel hot and restless all over, her breathing quickened, and she found it difficult to fall asleep.
She recalled Zhen Yu, who was usually so dignified and virtuous, yet behaved like this at night.
She kept thinking, is this kind of thing really that pleasurable, to disregard one's reputation?
The sound continued for an unknown period before slowly stopping.
Zhen Jiang let out a heavy sigh, and only after the sound disappeared did she slowly begin to fall asleep.
However, in her dream, she seemed to have also met Liu Jin, who, with a mischievous smile, did mischievous things to her.
The sun was high in the sky!
The sun in the sky was slowly shining, dispelling the winter cold.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and a clear voice came,
"Jiang'er."
Zhen Jiang, who was still asleep in her room, was suddenly startled awake by the sound and quickly got up.
However, she felt that the bed seemed a bit different.
Seeing this, Zhen Jiang's cheeks flushed crimson. She hadn't expected that last night...
She quickly covered her flushed cheeks and began to change her clothes.
Zhen Yu, standing outside the door, heard no response from inside, only some rustling sounds of clothes being changed, and secretly muttered,
It's already late morning, and this Zhen Jiang is still sleeping in her room. Is she that tired?
Could there be someone else in the room?
Thinking of this, she frowned slightly, just about to continue calling out!
Then, the door creaked open, and Zhen Jiang, tidying her clothes, slowly walked out, a smile on her face, and affectionately called out,
"Madam."
Zhen Yu nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes involuntarily glancing inside. Aside from the somewhat messy bed, she didn't find any other figure.
Moreover, there was only her husband in the Prefect's Mansion's backyard, and Liu Jin had just left, so he naturally couldn't be inside.
So she asked in confusion,
"Why are you getting up so late today? Look, the sun is already high, and you're still sleeping. That's not how a proper young lady behaves."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Jiang's face turned crimson, and she felt a bit helpless.
If it weren't for your loud voice last night, I would have fallen asleep much earlier. I wouldn't have been unable to sleep until late at night.
And even if that wasn't enough, you made me have a spring dream.
However, she didn't dare to say it out loud, as the other person was, after all, her elder.
After saying a few words, Zhen Yu didn't continue, but instead instructed the servants to take Zhen Jiang to wash up.
After everything was done, the two sat in the courtyard and chatted.
Zhen Yu looked at Zhen Jiang, and after a moment of thought, she asked,
"Jiang'er, I see you're not young anymore; you've reached the age to marry. If you don't marry soon, you'll become an old maid. How about I help you find a good family?"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Jiang couldn't help but recall that tall figure.
Especially in her dream last night, that person kept playing tricks on her.
Her cheeks couldn't help but show shyness, and she even felt a strong sense of nostalgia.
Zhen Yu, sitting next to her, looked at her lovesick appearance and felt a bit confused. Could it be that Zhen Jiang already had someone in mind?
Thinking of this, she continued to ask,
"Jiang'er, do you have a sweetheart? Which family's son is it? I can help you facilitate it."
Zhen Jiang heard this, and her beautiful face showed some hesitation. She couldn't possibly say she had fallen for Liu Jin.
Although they had no direct relation, there was still a layer of identity between them, and it would indeed be unseemly if it got out.
But deep down, she still very much hoped to be with that man.
After all, having witnessed a hero and a man of valor, she was no longer interested in those other ordinary men.
Even if she were to marry in the future, she would have to marry someone of similar status, at most only slightly different, not too much.
After a moment of thought, Zhen Jiang shook her head, and her clear voice came out,
"Oh, Madam, I don't have anyone in mind."
"Besides, my father hasn't been gone long. Another two years will make it three years. It's not too late to discuss marriage then."