Lord in the Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 309: The Unspoken Secret Between This King and Cai Wenji 2

Nighttime.

The shy moon hid behind dark clouds, revealing only a third of itself, with faint moonlight spreading across the earth. The cool night air carried a slight chill, causing the leaves to rustle gently in the breeze.

Cai Wenji sat quietly, her delicate face showing traces of anxiety. Seeing her in such a state, Da Qiao gently consoled her, “Wenji, don’t worry. If my husband truly acted inappropriately, he will surely take responsibility.”

“Pfft, who wants him to take responsibility~~” Cai Wenji instinctively stuck out her tongue, her flushed cheeks heating up slightly. She turned away shyly, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Xiao Qiao walked over with graceful strides to Long Chen’s side, smiling sweetly as the moonlight softly outlined her figure. “Husband, did you just take liberties with Wenji?”

Long Chen, with a playful glint in his eyes, pulled Xiao Qiao’s delicate body into his arms, his lips drawing near her white, jade-like earlobe as he whispered, “I thought the person in the courtyard was you! That’s why...”

Hearing this, Xiao Qiao covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her cheeks dimpling into two shallow depressions, making her look even more beautiful under the moon’s light.

“I knew it~” Xiao Qiao gave Long Chen a meaningful glance, her eyes twinkling mischievously.

“Dear wife, dear Xiao Qiao~ Please help me out of this situation!” Long Chen whispered in her ear, gently nibbling her earlobe, which soon turned a rosy red. He pressed her closer, feeling the heat radiating from her skin.

“What does husband think of Wenji?” Xiao Qiao pushed away Long Chen’s burning body, her bright eyes fixated on him as she playfully teased.

"Um..." Long Chen hesitated, scratching his head as he tried to find the right words.

With a deep breath, he spoke earnestly, “Cai Wenji is the daughter of the renowned scholar Cai Yong, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and also incredibly beautiful. She’s truly one of the top women in the world.”

Hearing her husband praise another woman, Xiao Qiao felt a twinge of jealousy creep up in her heart. Still, she quickly let it go, reminding herself that she had been with Long Chen far longer than Wenji.

“So, husband, would you like to marry such an extraordinary woman?” she asked, a playful yet curious look on her face.

“Of course I would... Ah, no, I wouldn’t...” Long Chen quickly corrected himself, mentally slapping his forehead for letting his true thoughts slip out so easily.

The truth was, Long Chen’s interest in Cai Wenji wasn’t just because of her many talents. There was also a deeper, more emotional reason rooted in his past life. Long Chen had always felt a unique sense of sympathy for Cai Wenji, a woman who had endured so much tragedy and hardship.

In the original timeline, Cai Wenji had first married Wei Zhongdao, but not long after, her husband passed away, leaving her a widow. Then, during the chaos in the Central Plains, the Southern Xiongnu rebelled. In the midst of the war, Cai Wenji was captured by their leader and taken north, where she gave birth to two children. It wasn’t until years later that she was ransomed back by Cao Cao, only to marry again.

Because of this tragic life, Long Chen’s feelings for Cai Wenji were different from what he felt for other women. There was a tenderness and sorrow in his affection for her.

Of course, setting aside personal emotions, there was also a strategic reason why Long Chen wanted to marry Cai Wenji.

Her father, Cai Yong, was one of the most respected scholars of the current dynasty, holding great influence among the noble families and scholars across the land.

If Cai Yong became Long Chen’s father-in-law, it would greatly benefit his future efforts to win over the noble families and intellectuals. It was a marriage of both affection and ambition.

After hearing Long Chen’s honest answer, Xiao Qiao smiled mischievously, her expression full of playfulness. She leaned in and whispered softly, “Then husband, just wait for the good news from my sister and me! You should return to the mansion and rest for now.”

“Tonight, both you and Da Qiao must come back, okay!” Long Chen called out, waving his hand as if the matter was settled.

“My, my, husband is so greedy! Why do you need both of us? Wouldn’t one be enough!?” Xiao Qiao pouted playfully, her eyes gleaming with teasing charm.

Long Chen flashed a devilish grin, his hand playfully ruffling Xiao Qiao’s hair, “One isn’t enough~ Besides, is it so wrong for me to miss both of you?”

Men acting coy always get their way, especially when it’s the current King of Wu, the most powerful lord of the time, doing the coaxing.

Xiao Qiao only felt her mind buzzing, and before she knew it, she couldn’t help but nod, a blush rising to her cheeks.

...

In Long Chen’s residence, inside his lavishly decorated room.

On a massive bed, large enough to accommodate several people, the moonlight streamed in through the windows, casting a soft glow over the scene.

Long Chen nestled in the warm embrace of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, the three of them lying together on the expansive bed.

Long Chen was in the middle, with Xiao Qiao on his left and Da Qiao on his right. Like the filling of a sandwich, Long Chen was surrounded by the two women, their soft bodies pressed against his.

Feeling the warmth from both his arms, Long Chen thought that even if the weather grew colder, it wouldn’t bother him at all. The warmth of the two women by his side was more than enough.

The gentle and kind Da Qiao softly spoke, her voice like a soothing melody in the quiet night, “Husband, I have already discussed the matter of marriage with Wenji.” freewebnøvel.coɱ

“Oh? What did she say?” Long Chen buried his head deeper into the soft warmth of Da Qiao’s embrace, his voice muffled as he pressed closer.

“Mmm~” Da Qiao’s lips parted slightly, her body trembling as she pushed Long Chen away, her cheeks flushing pink. “Husband~”

However, her expression soon turned serious, a trace of worry in her eyes. “Wenji said she is already engaged. The other party seems to be from the Wei family of Hedong. In three months, Wenji is to marry into the Wei family. Now, after your... incident, she feels very conflicted and upset.”

“The Wei family? So what? They haven’t married yet! I’ll just bring her back myself,” Long Chen declared confidently, his voice brimming with determination.

“But the Wei family of Hedong is a prestigious clan! Their ancestor is Wei Qing,” Xiao Qiao added, her voice soft and breathless, her hand covering her mouth.

The reason she was out of breath was because of Long Chen’s wandering right hand, which was exploring places it shouldn’t.

Feeling the warmth and wetness beneath his fingers, Long Chen arrogantly responded, “So what! I’m the Grand General of this dynasty! Why should I fear them?”

“Right now, it’s a night meant for the three of us. Ladies, let your king take charge~~” Long Chen’s eyes gleamed with mischief as he spoke, his arms tightening around his beloved wives, ready to make the most of the moment.