Feng Tianlan got off the bed and only sat before the table after she washed her hands. As she drank the soup that he had stewed, she suddenly thought of a phrase*. She couldn’t help but giggle.
“What is Lan’er laughing for?” Si Mobai scooped himself a bowl of soup.
“I told Mei’er and the others that you were my fiancé, but they didn’t believe me. When I said that you’d make a good husband and father, they were in even more disbelief.” Feng Tianlan gawked at the table full of food. The corner of her lips curled into a smile. “If they knew that the high and mighty Demon King washed his hands to prepare soup, oh how their faces would ache.”
The corner of Si Mobai’s lips twitched and his face became gloomy. “Don’t let this get out. Otherwise, what will happen to your husband’s reputation?”
Feng Tianlan pouted her lips at him. “If it shouldn’t be leaked then it shouldn’t be leaked. Such a good man, I want to keep him for myself.”
Si Mobai laughed warmly and dotingly. He helped her pick dishes and refill her soup bowl until she was full. Only then did he start to eat slowly. He ate in a refined manner, yet this period of time was filled with bliss and happiness.
Feng Tianlan propped up her chin with both hands as she watched Si Mobai, who was partaking in his meal with great elegance. The ring with half a heart on his left hand was extremely pleasant to look at. Then, she glanced at the other half of the ring on her hand. She suddenly realized that he had gifted her things, but she had yet to give him anything.
Looking back, she truly had to decide on what to give to Mobai. Relationships required the investment of both parties. She could not accept all the good that Mobai had given to her as though she was entitled to it without reciprocation.
“What are you thinking about? Why are your eyes shimmering?” Si Mobai raised his head and looked into Feng Tianlan’s phoenix eyes, which were deep in contemplation. Then, he looked at her thinking stance. She was very beautiful to look at.
Feng Tianlan blinked her eyes. “I’m looking at my Mobai. He looks so elegant and handsome even when he’s having a meal.”
Si Mobai smirked and asked, “Are you planning to eat your husband?”
Feng Tianlan glared at him coquettishly. “Eat your food.” He was not to tease her!
Si Mobai sounded an agreement. He allowed her to stare at his body without a hint of uneasiness. After he finished his food, he called for the servants to clear everything from the table.
“When does Lan’er plan to restore her female appearance?” Si Mobai rinsed his mouth and wiped the corner of his lips.
Feng Tianlan pondered for a moment, and then shook her head. “It depends on how things go. A male disguise is very convenient, and after all, I still don’t know who wants to assassinate me.”
“That person is bent on killing you and preventing you from entering the city. From what I think, you should revert back to your female appearance. Then, I shall openly bring you back and, at that time, they will reveal their tracks.”
Feng Tianlan agreed softly, saying, “I was thinking that if Xi Jin continues to insist on marrying Shen Yunya, then I will go and snatch the bride.”
“…” Si Mobai’s face instantly blackened. “You said you want to snatch the bride?”
She wanted to snatch Xi Jin’s bride?
Feng Tianlan nodded her head and smiled brightly at Si Mobai. “Mobai, in the future, if the person you marry isn’t me, will you let me go and snatch the groom?”
Si Mobai’s anger was instantly quelled by her one line. He extended a hand and tapped her on the forehead. “You’re talking nonsense again. Your husband is already in this state. I will not marry anyone except you.”
“What if…” Feng Tianlan turned her head to evade Si Mobai’s hand. “There are no what ifs. We will definitely get married.”
Only then did Si Mobai nod his head in satisfaction.
“But what I said just now was true. If Xi Jin still insists on the marriage, then I will definitely go and disrupt it.” When Feng Tianlan noticed that his face had become icy again, she stood up hastily and leaned on his back. Her arms circled his neck as she flirted coquettishly. “I can’t ruin the plans on my own, so I need your help.”
Si Mobai felt two soft buns pressing against his back, causing his face to become red and flushed instantly. His body was a little stiff as he said, “Is he that important to you?”
*: Referring to the phrase ‘good husband and father’.
