Pet Ancient Husband

Chapter 17: Yan's Departure

Yan walked over, looking at Yan Yan with a light smile and said, "Brother! Since we're both destined to fall for this little flirt, Ruo'er, we just have to accept it!"

Yan Yan pursed his lips and feigned a look of grievance, "Big brother is absolutely right. It seems we two brothers have no chance of standing out anymore."

I placed my hands on my hips, striking a pose like a teapot, "Humph! You guys are the ones feeling wronged! I'm still mad at you!" I pointed at Yan Yan. "You just smashed the table and ran out the door like that, giving me such a scare, and then you had us searching high and low for you. And here you are, comfortably playing your role as the valley lord. Not bad, Fire Valley Lord!" I sneered, raising an eyebrow.

"Ah! Haha～! I was just angry at the time! So, what do you say we should do to punish me?" Yan Yan feigned a look of repentance, lowering his head and chuckling.

"I'm the bigger person and won't hold it against you, but! I don't want to call you Yan Yan anymore."

"No way! I like it when you call me 'Lie'!"

"I don't want to either! I like calling you Yan Yan! It's so intimate!" I grinned mischievously and patted his shoulder.

"That sounds like a girl's name!" Yan Yan shook his head in disdain. If his subordinates heard that, wouldn't his reputation be ruined?

I lowered my head, not letting Yan Yan see my face, and spoke in a tearful voice, "Boo-hoo! You said you'd pamper me, but you can't even agree to such a small thing. Boo-hoo! I'll just leave then." I caught Yan out of the corner of my eye, trying to hold back his laughter.

"Alright! Alright! Yan Yan it is! Don't cry, or I'll feel heartbroken," Yan Yan pulled me into his arms and conceded.

"Haha～! Lie! You've been tricked by this little rascal!" Yan, who had been standing aside, walked over with a smile.

"What?"

"Haha～! You can't go back on your word! You agreed yourself," I glared at Yan for spoiling my fun and said with a smile to Yan Yan, who looked annoyed.

"You win, but only when no one else is around."

"Alright! Fire Valley Lord, didn't you say we were going for a walk? Let's go already?" I took Yan Yan's hand with one hand and linked arms with Yan with the other, smiling broadly. Heh! The feeling of having two handsome men by my side is really nice. While others have beautiful companions, I have handsome ones. What a life! Wahahaha!

"Let's go! I'll show you where you'll be staying first, then take you around."

"Lie! You take Ruo'er. I have some things I need to go back and handle. Ruo'er, I'll leave you in your care. I'll come to find you guys when I have time."

"Yan! Are you leaving?" I clung to his sleeve, like a little kitten about to be abandoned.

He gently hugged me, "Ruo'er, be good! I believe Lie will take good care of you. I just need to go out of the valley to handle some matters. Once I'm done, I'll come find you. I'll take you to meet my dad, to meet my family, okay?"

Yan Yan walked over and took me from Yan's arms, promising, "Yan! Don't worry! I'll protect Ruo'er with my life. We'll wait for you here."

"Mm!" Yan didn't say anything more, just gave me a deep look before turning to leave. I think he was afraid he wouldn't be able to leave if he stayed any longer.

Watching his retreating figure, a sense of unease suddenly rose in my heart. I looked up at Yan Yan, "Yan Yan, I feel so uneasy. Yan will be okay, right?"

He hugged me tightly and comforted me, "He'll be fine. Don't worry, silly girl. Yan's skills are top-notch, and he has such a big family. He'll just be handling some business. Don't worry."

"Is that so?" I murmured, leaning against him.

"Of course! Let's go! I'll show you where you'll be staying."

"Mm!" I nodded with a smile, casting aside my unease.

He took my hand and led me to the entrance of a courtyard called "Chiyan Residence." Yan Yan said with a fond smile, "This is where you'll be living from now on! Go take a look and see if you like it."

I let go of his hand and looked around. In the courtyard, there were bright red flowers swaying gracefully in the wind. "These flowers are so beautiful," I ran over and reached out to touch them.

"Don't touch!" Yan Yan flew over in a flash, pulling me into his arms. "Ruo Ruo, these are Chi Shao from the Western Regions. Don't be deceived by their beauty; they're poisonous beauties that you mustn't touch. Be careful next time."

I broke free from his embrace and pouted, "Why would you plant such poisonous flowers in your own courtyard? What if you get poisoned yourself?"

"Haha~ Silly Ruo Ruo, I've been soaked in various herbs by my master since I was little. I'm immune to all poisons now. And even if I get hurt, it doesn't matter as long as you're safe," Yan Yan looked at me with deep affection.

"You're the silly one, Yan Yan! How can you think like that? If you really get hurt, I'll be heartbroken too. So you must stay safe. Remember, you're not the only one in this world. I'll always be here to protect you."

I looked up and lightly pressed my lips to his. Just as I was about to leave, he pulled me into his arms and deepened the kiss, taking the lead. I timidly extended my tongue to touch his, then quickly pulled back. He gasped and kissed me more passionately. After a while, he reluctantly released my lips, looking at my flushed face and panting heavily. Yan Yan said in a hoarse voice filled with desire, "You little enchantress, you almost made me lose control. I really want to take you right now." His bold honesty brought the blush back to my face. I shyly turned my back to him.

Yan Yan picked me up from behind, grinning like a cat that had stolen some cream: "I'll carry you to see where you'll be living!" He walked into the courtyard.

"I can walk by myself!" I pouted in discontent.

"Don't pout, or I can't promise I won't just take you to bed," Yan Yan growled lowly, seeming to be holding back.

I covered my mouth with my hand, looking at him with big, round eyes.

"Haha! Silly Ruo Ruo, how can you be so adorable?" He kissed my forehead and laughed heartily.

I shyly lowered my head, then realized that everything here seemed too masculine, not like a place for a girl, "Wait a minute! This room seems like it's for a man! Chiyan Residence?" I murmured, raising an eyebrow at him. "This isn't where you live, is it?"

Yan Yan laughed lightly, as if it were obvious: "Yeah! But not anymore. Now it's ours."

"What? You're not my husband, and cohabitation without marriage is wrong."

"What do you mean 'husband'?"

"Uh! I mean 'husband'!" Silly me, I brought a modern term to the ancient times.

"Then let's get married right away!" Yan Yan hugged me tighter in excitement.

I rolled my eyes weakly. Although I had fallen for two men, I still held a non-marital attitude, "Yan Yan! Listen to me, I don't want to get married now, uh! I mean 'get married.' Didn't I say I want to protect you? That should be enough, right?"

His eyes dimmed, and Yan Yan whispered, "Is it because of Yan?"

"No! It's not because of anyone. It's Ruo'er's own reason. When Ruo'er is ready, we can get married, okay?" I pleaded, looking at him.

"Alright! If my Ruo'er doesn't want to, I won't force you. But I insist on you staying here. This way, I can protect you. But don't worry, I won't do anything inappropriate unless you agree."

"Mm! I trust you." Leaning against him, I smiled blissfully.