My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 93 - 83: Song Jiaren’s Tenderness [10,000 Words for Monthly Tickets!]_5

Song Yu said, embarrassed, "For a young lady."

Although he still wanted to revel in a life of pleasure, his father had given a strict order: within the year, he must settle his marriage matters. Reluctantly, he began to prepare for settling down.

Third Miss Shen came from a family background that suited his own quite well. Her appearance was also quite proper, and he had heard that she enjoyed poetry. Thus, he wrote her a poem.

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As a student at the academy, soon to be tested in the Imperial Examination, one must have a grasp of poetry and prose, calligraphy and painting, and even military strategy and penal law. Song Yu could expound on military strategy without frowning, but he truly lacked skill in poetry...

Fortunately, there was someone at home who understood poetry; the poems he gave Old Lady had earned plenty of praise—they were always better than his own attempts.

Li Nuo glanced at the poem Song Yu had written; it was nothing special, just neat. Li Nuo thought it was intended for some brothel woman and was about to make a few perfunctory edits, but seeing Song Yu's bashful demeanor, he asked, "Which lady?"

Song Yu replied, "Third Miss Shen from the Shen Family."

Li Nuo didn't know Third Miss Shen, but given that she was mentioned by Song Yu, she was certainly no brothel woman. This made Li Nuo change his initial thoughts.

Song Yu was nineteen this year, one year older than Song Jiaren, who was already married, leaving him, the older brother, still single.

Li Nuo had heard his second uncle and the Old Lady push him to marry more than once.

The Li Family had arranged marriage prospects for him, but he never agreed, spending his days at the brothel. Now, at last, he was courting a proper young lady.

Li Nuo had no opinion about the poem being for a woman from the brothel.

But for a well-bred lady of Chang'an, save for his wife, most had some talent, and his poem seemed somewhat inadequate.

Knowing that he always had him in mind for anything good, Li Nuo decided to help him refine the poem earnestly.

Moments later, Song Yu looked at the paper in his hand, then at Li Nuo.

It was indeed refined.

But it was almost too refined.

Not a line was left of his original.

Yet, it must be said, it was greatly improved.

Song Yu had some appreciation for poetry; he knew he couldn't write such lines in a lifetime.

His brother-in-law was truly kind to him.

The Third Miss Shen loved poetry the most—wouldn't she be easily won over with this poem?

Song Yu stored the poem away, looking at Li Nuo with gratitude, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Li Nuo waved his hand, "No need for thanks. Win over Third Miss Shen soon and propagate the Song family line. I look forward to drinking at your wedding feast."

Watching Song Yu's departing figure, Li Nuo felt a pang of emotion. Although he wasn't a part of the Song family, he worried for them deeply.

Between accompanying his young aunt in play and concerning himself with his uncle's marital affairs, standing up for him when bullied... his father hadn't treated him so well...

Footsteps sounded from outside. Li Nuo turned and was slightly startled upon seeing his wife.

She was clad in a light pink, plain silk nightgown, adorned with pretty patterns only on the cuffs.

Having recently bathed, her jet-black hair was still damp, casually draped over her shoulders, accentuating her slender, pale neck.

Below was the tightened neckline.

Though her nightgown, with long sleeves and trousers, was modest, she'd previously worn outerwear to bed.

This was the first time Li Nuo saw her so casual.

The nightgown, though loose, revealed her slender figure, and Li Nuo noticed that his wife had curves, though minimal...

Song Jiaren noticed his gaze but pretended not to, her heartbeat quickening. Although it was her first time in such attire in front of him, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable, sleeping in outerwear was truly not comfortable...

Realizing he had stared too long, Li Nuo abruptly shifted his gaze, saying, "Song Yu just brought two apples, claiming they're new from the Sinong Si. Want to try?"

He washed both apples and handed one to Song Jiaren. He was about to bite into his own when she took it from his hand.

Song Jiaren effortlessly broke the apple in half, taking a small bite from one half before passing the other to Li Nuo, "With so many out to kill you, one must be careful with anything given by anyone."

Li Nuo was taken aback. After all, it was Song Yu who had provided the apples, and he hadn't been so cautious.

Housekeeper Wu had mentioned that someone had attempted to poison him several times in the past by tampering with his meals, so food at Li Mansion underwent strict inspections and taste tests before being served.

To ensure there were no issues, it was then brought to the table.

The Song Residence, a grand household, although not as stringent as the Li Family, was particularly cautious about their food...

A secret pocket was sewn into the sleeve of Li Nuo's clothes, which contained a top-tier Detoxification Pill from the Medical School, ready for any emergent situation.

Li Nuo hadn't expected her to test the food for poison personally.

Although most poisons capable of killing Li Nuo wouldn't affect her as a Martial Artist,

He had never had such consideration before.

Li Nuo stole another glance at her. Song Yu was right, his wife really did seem to grow gentler.

...

In the following days, Li Nuo stayed at the Song Residence, seldom venturing out.

Each day, several elderly gentlemen would visit, and Li Nuo would set aside half an hour or more to enlighten them with modern mathematical theories.

Sometimes they brought two scholars from Qingfeng Academy, making the classroom where Mumu and Ning'er had studied mathematics into their lecture room.