Chapter 13: Intimate Undergarments
Watching the little girl’s dazed expression, Xu An couldn’t help but smile.
“What are you daydreaming about? Don’t you want me to hold you?”
“N-no... I’m your wife, so naturally, my husband can hold me whenever he wants...” The little girl’s cheeks flushed instantly, and her gaze shyly dropped.
Xu An bent down and easily lifted her into his arms.
Instinctively, she wrapped her small hands around his neck, so close that she could clearly feel his breath.
She glanced up at Xu An secretly, then leaned into his embrace with a hint of affection.
So this is how it feels to be held by my husband—so warm and comforting.
Xu An set the little girl down beside a basin of warm water he had prepared. “You wash up first. When you’re done, change into some clean clothes. They’re on the bed.”
“I’m going to go find some wormwood to treat your wounds.”
With that, Xu An turned to leave.
“Husband... what about you?”
“I’ll wash after I help you treat your injuries.”
“But you’ll get cold. Why don’t you wash first? Aunt said my bones are tough and I won’t get hurt.”
“Yanyan, you must always remember: no one is born tough. Everyone is the same, understand?”
“Yes, husband, I remember!”
Xu An smiled, gently ruffling the little girl’s hair before turning away.
“Everyone says my husband has a bad temper. Hmph, that’s all nonsense.”
“My husband is actually the kindest, kindest person ever!”
Su Yanyan’s face was radiant with happiness.
She quickly pulled off her soaked coarse clothes and began to carefully wipe every inch of her skin with a cloth.
After about fifteen minutes, the little girl finished washing.
She approached the bed and gasped softly, covering her mouth in surprise.
On the bed lay a set of women’s clothes, finely crafted and beautifully styled.
The fabric felt exquisite and high quality.
These were clearly clothes that only the children of wealthy families could afford.
They were so beautiful!
And they looked like they would fit her perfectly.
Her husband had actually bought such a set for her.
Su Yanyan carefully touched the clothes on the bed, handling them as if afraid to damage them.
It was the first time she had ever felt such fine clothing.
Back at Aunt’s house, her clothes had always been roughly sewn from scraps by her aunt.
They never fit well, and she had to alter them herself just to feel a bit more comfortable.
“No, these clothes look expensive. I can’t wear them.”
“I’ll put them away for now and ask husband to return them later. We’ll save the money for his studies!”
Though Su Yanyan liked the clothes very much, in her eyes, her husband’s education was far more important.
With that thought, she carefully folded the garments, preparing to put them away.
Just then, a delicate undergarment hidden within the clothes revealed itself.
“Husband is so thoughtful, even buying things like this.”
Su Yanyan couldn’t resist reaching out to touch the undergarment.
Her expression brightened immediately.
Wow!
The fabric felt so soft and comfortable!
She wondered how it would feel to wear it.
Looking down at her own underclothes, she saw they were just stitched from rough cotton scraps, often making her feel stifled.
But she shook her head quickly.
“No, husband’s studies are the priority. I can’t let my comfort get in the way of his future.”
With a determined look, Su Yanyan prepared to put the clothes away.
At that moment, Xu An’s voice suddenly came from outside the door.
“Yanyan, have you changed yet?”
“These clothes were specially bought for you. See if they fit; if not, I’ll exchange them!”
“There’s another set outside, I’ll bring it to you.”
Another set?
Her husband had bought her two sets?
Su Yanyan’s little head spun.
She had never received so many things before!
Her husband was so good to her!
“Oh, and there are shoes too. I put them at the foot of the bed. Try them on.”
“Your old shoes are already worn out, so don’t wear them anymore. Wear the new ones from now on.”
“Shoes?”
Su Yanyan glanced toward the foot of the bed and saw a pair of tiny embroidered shoes neatly placed there.
Her nose tingled, but her heart felt warm.
She loved these beautiful, delicate shoes.
No, she loved all the things her husband had bought for her.
But her husband needed to study, and she shouldn’t let him spend money on her.
What she wore didn’t matter.
Pausing, she softly said, “Husband, my clothes and shoes are still wearable. Please return these and save the money for your studies.”
“What nonsense are you talking? Leave the money to me; don’t worry!”
“Be good and change quickly. If you get sick, we’ll end up spending even more silver on medicine!”
“But...”
“Yanyan, are you not going to listen to me?”
Knowing the little girl cared about money and only wanted what was best for him, Xu An put on a stern tone.
Otherwise, she might really refuse to wear them.
This little sprout had lived such a hard life before; Xu An didn’t want her to suffer anymore.
“Husband, don’t be angry. I’ll wear them.”
Su Yanyan quickly said, then began to dress herself.
Sure enough, the clothes her husband bought fit perfectly.
Especially the undergarment.
Its soft texture against her skin was not only fitting but very comfortable...
The shoes fit as well, as if tailor-made.
Her husband really knew how to shop!
She even forgot about the wound on her ankle and spun gently in place.
Now, apart from being a little thinner, she truly looked like a young lady from a wealthy family.
If her husband saw her, he’d probably be quite shocked.
She wondered if he would like it.
The little girl’s eyes held a shy glimmer, her cheeks flushed like a ripe peach.
“Husband, I’m done changing,” she said softly.
“Good, I’m coming in now.”
Xu An pushed open the door.
At first sight of the little girl, he froze in place.
This little girl, once dressed up, was actually so beautiful?
It seemed he had underestimated her appearance before.
Truly, clothes make the man!
“Husband... do I look good?”
Su Yanyan glanced at Xu An, then lowered her head shyly.
“Really?”
Her big, bright eyes sparkled a little more.
“Of course,” Xu An replied sincerely, smiling.
“Do you like it, husband?”
Hearing his affirmation, Su Yanyan’s heart swelled with happiness.
She spun around once more, hoping to catch his eye again.
But suddenly, her injured leg weakened, and she lost her balance, falling toward the ground.
“Yanyan, be careful!”
Xu An reacted swiftly, stepping forward and catching her just in time.
Raising his eyes, he met her large, shining ones.
Their breaths mingled, barely an inch apart.
“Husband~”
The little girl clung to Xu An’s neck, her face flushed with warmth.