The earlobe slowly stained crimson. He retreated repeatedly, somewhat afraid to look at Tao Lengshuang.
"You... I was wrong before, and I'm changing."
He added, as if to make amends, "You made so many mistakes before too. We're in the same boat, neither of us should talk about the other. Let's never bring this up again."
Tao Lengshuang didn't notice his abnormality and remained sprawled lazily on the bed, "Fine, neither of us will mention past events."
"This matter is settled, but from now on, you are not allowed to use me as a shield or anything like that."
Mo Lingxi tightly clenched his right hand. The burning palm felt as if a flame was spreading from his palm to his heart.
It was so hot that he felt uncomfortable all over, and also very warm.
"Mhm, I'll listen to you."
For the first time, he discovered that Tao Lengshuang's lips were so soft.
Tao Lengshuang was satisfied but hadn't abandoned the idea of divorce. "The matter is settled, it's time to go to sleep."
As soon as the word "sleep" was spoken, Mo Lingxi's mind was flooded with sensual images, making his nose itch.
"You go accompany Xiao Feng first, I'll come over later."
Tao Lengshuang, without thinking much, said "oh" and went to Xiao Feng's room.
Mo Lingxi sat on the bed, unconsciously touching the spot where Tao Lengshuang had just been lying, feeling that something was wrong with him.
How could he have strange thoughts about Tao Lengshuang like that?
Was he too tired recently, or had he not relaxed for too long, to have these strange thoughts?
Perhaps he should go out and about to relax himself, not to keep his nerves so taut.
When Mo Lingxi finally calmed down and returned to Xiao Feng's room, he happened to see Tao Lengshuang standing by the bed, wearing only her inner garments.
Under the candlelight, the woman exuded a hazy, beautiful aura, her plump body possessing a unique charm.
It made a surge of heat rise in Mo Lingxi's heart, and he stared at her fixedly.
"I'm going to sleep first."
Tao Lengshuang yawned and snuggled into the quilt, sighing contentedly, "It's so comfortable sleeping on a warm kang in the middle of winter."
Her satisfied and soft voice made Mo Lingxi's blood almost boil.
He dropped a sentence saying he had something to do and plunged into the snow outside.
Tao Lengshuang, completely ignoring him, fell asleep in the blink of an eye, completely unaware of the trouble she had caused Mo Lingxi.
When Mo Lingxi finally calmed down, he sat by the door all night, constantly thinking about his unusual state tonight.
It was very wrong.
When Tao Lengshuang came out in the morning, she was startled to see Mo Lingxi by the door.
"What are you doing out here so early? You'll scare me to death!"
As she spoke, she went into the kitchen to wash up and make breakfast.
Mo Lingxi followed her into the kitchen like a ghost, "I think our marriage can be saved?"
Tao Lengshuang looked at him as if he were crazy and scoffed, "Easy for you to say."
"The gap in our status alone is unbridgeable, not to mention other things. It's not as easy as you say."
She paused, then added, "But why are you saying this out of the blue? Did your brain short-circuit?"
Mo Lingxi's mouth twitched, "I see that Xiao Feng can't do without you."
"If we really separated, Xiao Feng would be very sad, and I don't want to see him like this."
Tao Lengshuang believed him and said indifferently, "That's a matter for the future, we'll talk about it later."
"The priority now is to earn money to support the family and resolve all issues."
As for divorcing Mo Lingxi in the future, she would take Xiao Feng with her; she would never let Xiao Feng follow Mo Lingxi.
Mo Lingxi understood this too and changed the subject, talking about Xiao Feng.
As they talked, Tao Lengshuang said, "Can you invite your nephew to come over today?"
Mo Lingxi became wary, his handsome face turning cold, "You don't have any ideas about Zi Cheng, do you?"
Tao Lengshuang really wanted to splash the basin of water in her hands onto him, "Can't you think of anything normal in your head?"
"No matter what, I'm considered Zi Cheng's nominal aunt, and I know my place. How could I have any ideas about him?"
She really didn't know why he had such preposterous thoughts.
Mo Lingxi was relieved by her words and understood after a moment's thought, "You're asking Zi Cheng to come over because it's related to the Tao family?"
Tao Lengshuang didn't hide it from him and nodded, "It's better if your nephew comes over."
"Don't let anyone discover his whereabouts, just let the Tao family know."
Mo Lingxi said it was no problem and told Tao Lengshuang to stay at home and pay more attention to Xiao Feng, letting the hidden guards inform him if anything happened.
The life-preserving Tao Lengshuang agreed.
After Mo Lingxi finished breakfast, he quietly left home and would return in two nights.
Tao Lengshuang and Xiao Feng sat by the door of the main hall, watching the light snow and studying medicine.
Tao Lengshuang was also looking at her spatial medicine garden. Several new types of snakes had appeared in the space. She stroked her chin.
Snakes were good things; not only could they be used as medicine, but they could also be used to scare people when necessary.
"Sister-in-law, are you home?"
Hearing Apo's urgent voice, Tao Lengshuang's lips curved upwards, knowing that the good show was about to begin.
She asked Xiao Feng to sit in the main hall and then opened the door.
What met her eyes was Apo, who was writhing and twisting, his face pale and blue.
"What's wrong with you?" she asked with feigned surprise.
Apo didn't know what was wrong with him either. He had been itching all over since he woke up this morning, and his complexion was also off.
He suspected it was due to not being used to the place.
"Sister-in-law, I heard from the villagers that your medical skills are very good. I wonder if you could prescribe me a couple of doses of medicine?"
Tao Lengshuang had no intention of prescribing medicine for Apo.
Upon hearing this, she smiled awkwardly and waved her hand, "Don't listen to the villagers' nonsense. I can only treat minor illnesses."
"Like a barefoot doctor."
Apo also didn't believe Tao Lengshuang's medical skills were that good. If it weren't for the delay in getting to town, he wouldn't have come to her for treatment.
He said very sincerely, "Sister-in-law, please don't be modest. Who in the village doesn't say your medical skills are good?"
"Please, sister-in-law, take a look at me and tell me what's wrong."
Tao Lengshuang refused again, stating directly that there was a difference between men and women, and her medical skills were not good, so she dared not help Apo. She urged him to go to town quickly to find a doctor.
Apo's intention in coming this time was also to test Tao Lengshuang's medical skills, "Sister-in-law is too modest, I will pay you a consultation fee."
"It's not about the consultation fee, and I can't accept your consultation fee."
Tao Lengshuang sighed helplessly, "My medical skills are really not good. Hurry up and go to town to find a doctor."
"Some illnesses, if delayed for too long, will not be good."
Apo was also afraid that delaying would be bad for his health, so he took his leave and headed towards town.
Seeing him walk away, Tao Lengshuang's lips curved into a cold smile. This was just the beginning, and Apo would have a hard time in the future.
What she didn't know was that Apo disappeared not long after leaving the village.
Not permanently missing, but reappearing two hours later.
However, he didn't go to town. He returned to the village trembling.