The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 169: You Shameless Couple!

Du Peifang thought she would return empty-handed again today, and might even be reprimanded by the Lord.

Unexpectedly, by a stroke of luck, she softened the Lord’s heart.

She pinched her thigh and squeezed out a few more tears.

Only then did she take the food box from the maid’s hands, walking gracefully into the study.

Duke Xie leaned against the chair, staring absent-mindedly in the direction of the door.

The events of the Dragon Boat Festival had long spread far and wide.

The Imperial Concubine was Du Peifang’s aunt, and not long ago, Du Peifang had been to the palace.

Seeing this, it seemed the Emperor did not intend to pursue the matter further.

But the Crown Prince and the Empress wouldn’t think the same way.

Du Peifang was his concubine. Who knows if the matter would implicate the Duke Mansion...

Before he could think it through, he saw Du Peifang, dressed boldly, walking in with a food box.

All those thoughts were instantly cast away.

He asked with a stern face, "Who made these clothes for you? Bare-chested and backless, what kind of look is this?"

Du Peifang looked nervous, "You often have Aunt Lin by your side, so I thought... I thought you liked women who dress boldly."

Having said that, she glanced at Duke Xie with a shy and timid look.

"You’re different from her, why play the jealous rival?"

Clearly, Duke Xie’s tone had softened a lot.

His expression remained stern, "In the future, don’t act recklessly. As a concubine, even if you cannot stand equal with the Commandery Princess, you must not lose your dignity and decorum."

Du Peifang nodded repeatedly.

With a look of having learned her lesson.

She put down the food box, lifted her skirt, and spun in front of Duke Xie.

"But do you really think this dress is unattractive?"

The act was somewhat childish.

So was the question.

Duke Xie felt helpless, pressing his temple.

He reminded himself again that she was just a young girl, and such behavior was normal.

"You can wear it in the room next time, don’t come out, lest others see it and question the rules of the Duke Mansion, and say that the Grand Tutor and Madam Du didn’t raise you well before you got married."

Du Peifang showed a relieved smile.

"In the future, whatever kind of clothes the Lord allows me to wear, I’ll wear. I’ll listen to you."

She took small steps, moving behind the desk, "Just don’t neglect me anymore. I haven’t been able to eat or sleep well these days, and I’ve lost weight."

Being looked at eagerly by the little lady, Duke Xie felt a tightness in his chest.

His gaze swept over, again seeing a fair expanse.

Unlike many women in the rear courtyard, Du Peifang was still very young.

Her skin was tight and delicate.

Her demeanor was charmingly naive.

Even her scent was different from the deliberately applied incense.

Duke Xie leaned back, intentionally creating a distance between himself and Du Peifang.

With a serious expression, he asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Ah, I almost forgot."

Du Peifang promptly took out the bird’s nest from the food box, "I suppose you’ve already had breakfast with Aunt Lin, so treat this as dessert."

Now that the two had reconciled, Duke Xie was willing to go along with her.

He took a small spoonful.

"Why is it so sour?"

Du Peifang frowned, "How could it be? I even added milk."

She was about to taste it herself.

Duke Xie held the bowl away, his eyes teasing, "Why do you keep mentioning the Lin Family?"

"Is it not okay for someone to be jealous?"

Duke Xie answered with a question, "Did you make it yourself?"

Du Peifang blushed, "What else?"

Whether true or not, Duke Xie found it pleasing.

The anger and grievance of being called an old man subtly dissipated.

He leisurely continued to eat the bird’s nest.

Though Du Peifang was not easy to handle, she was more considerate than An He. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Compared to the grievances he suffered with the Commandery Princess, Duke Xie felt that being called an old man wasn’t that bad.

After all, he had once thought he had wronged Du Peifang...

Soon, the bird’s nest was finished.

Only then did Du Peifang breathe a sigh of relief.

The recent experiences told her that a man’s favor was more important than anything.

Once a woman marries, no matter how powerful her family is, if she has no favor in her husband’s family, people in the rear courtyard would dare to step on her head!

Du Peifang was eager to regain favor.

Knowing that Duke Xie liked her naive and carefree demeanor the most, she suddenly sat on Duke Xie’s lap.

Hugging his neck, she playfully asked, "Lord, you haven’t visited my courtyard in a long time. Can you join me for lunch today?"

"Cough cough... get up first."

Du Peifang did not rise, "Answer me first."

"This is a study room; pulling and tugging like this is improper!"

Du Peifang’s eyes were half playful, half annoyed, "Were you this fierce with Aunt Lin when she was in your study adding fragrant sleeves?"

"You’re different from her."

"How am I different?"

This persistent questioning made it difficult for Duke Xie to handle.

He had all sorts of women in his rear courtyard.

There were those who loved to play the jealous rival and act coquettish too.

But they all climbed up from the bottom, seemingly innocent and carefree, but actually aiming for wealth and glory.

Du Peifang was different from them.

She was born into a wealthy family, even though her relationship with her maiden family was strained, she had no worries about gold, silver, jewelry, food, or clothing.

Without the distraction of these things, when Du Peifang acted coy, Duke Xie was particularly fond of it.

He put down the small bowl that held the bird’s nest, naturally placing an arm around Du Peifang’s waist.

"Would you like me to accompany you for lunch?"

While Du Peifang smiled on her face, she felt sorry for herself inside.

Clearly a noble lady, yet she had fallen to the point of having to please an old man.

Even a useless and handsome live-in son-in-law would be better than her current situation.

In this lifetime, she had truly been ruined by Princess An He!

Resolving herself, even if it was for revenge against Princess An He, she must tightly hold onto Duke Xie.

The previous situation should not happen again!

With a more intense coy air, Du Peifang asked, "I want to. So, will you accompany me or not?"

"Depends on your performance."

"Shall I cook something myself for you?"

Before marrying, a woman’s family would teach her to make a couple of signature dishes or snacks.

When she went to her husband’s family, the dishes she made or her embroidery... all showcased a woman’s virtues.

Du Peifang was determined to marry the perfect man.

Even though she didn’t want to cook, fearing it might coarsen her skin, she still learned to make a few dishes.

Now used to appease Duke Xie, they were more than enough.

Duke Xie’s gaze lingered on Du Peifang’s face; there was a desire to please in her eyes, but it was different from flattery.

His gaze lowered, landing again on her neckline.

Du Peifang’s figure wasn’t as voluptuous as Aunt Lin’s, somewhat slender in fact.

But on closer inspection, it had its own charm.

Having not touched her for some time, and with her now dressed so boldly, sitting on his lap, the amorous half of his life was instantly stirred.

Being coaxed into straddling Duke Xie, she didn’t have to face Duke Xie’s face, and Du Peifang’s inner resentment was laid bare.

Gripping the fabric of Duke Xie’s shoulder tightly.

Silently deciding to first have a child to secure herself, then use the benefits Duke Xie provided for her child.

Once they were of no further use, she’d send these old things away.

Including Princess An He!

No sooner thought than done.

Upon hearing Princess An He being stopped yet forcibly entering the study...

Du Peifang’s face instantly turned pale.

She was just a narrow-minded, man-repelling old grudge holder!

If Princess An He saw the current scene, Du Peifang dared not think what would happen next.

She could only hide in Duke Xie’s embrace.

Princess An He never expected, at his age, Duke Xie would engage in such scandalous daytime activities in the study.

Her blood boiled instantly.

Trembling and biting her words with resentment, she scolded, "You pair of shameless scoundrels!"