Chương 442: Mi Zhen and Gan Mei, Asking Questions

With military and political affairs arranged, Liu Ce's life returned to a leisurely pace.

During this period, while he was idle in the mansion, he subtly hinted that he wanted to formally take Mi Zhen and Gan Mei into his household.

Mi Zhen and Gan Mei, one dignified and generous, the other gentle and sweet, have been in the household for some time now.

Liu Ce hadn't touched them before, partly because they were young, and partly because he wanted them to get used to life in the manor first...

Now that the overall situation in the country has been settled, it's time to put the affairs of our own backyard on the agenda.

This really startled Mi Zhen and Gan Mei.

Both of them were young and inexperienced, with absolutely no experience in matters of love.

The thought of spending the night alone with Liu Ce made her feel anxious and nervous, and her palms were sweaty every day.

That afternoon, the two hid in Mi Zhen's courtyard, whispering to each other with their heads close together, their faces as red as ripe apples.

"Sister Zhen'er, what do you think we should do when that time really comes tonight?"

Gan Mei clutched her handkerchief, her voice barely audible, almost as soft as a mosquito's buzz, her head nearly buried in her chest.

"The thought of being alone with my husband makes me incredibly anxious, and I don't even know what to do with my hands and feet."

Mi Zhen wasn't much better off; the tips of her ears were completely red.

She twisted the hem of her clothes and whispered, "I'm worried about that too. Neither of us has ever experienced this before. What if we're clumsy and upset our husbands?"

She thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "How about... we go ask Sister Ying and the others? They have experience, they can definitely tell us what we should pay attention to."

Upon hearing this, Gan Mei blushed even more, but after hesitating for a long time, she still bit her lip and nodded.

After all, compared to being at a loss when the time comes, what's a little shyness?

The two of them, arm in arm, like thieves, blushed and slipped into Yin Ying's courtyard.

...

Yin Ying's courtyard was the closest to theirs, so they were very close to Yin Ying.

Just then, Yin Ying, Feng Yu, and Cai Wan were sitting in the courtyard drinking tea and chatting.

Seeing the two girls blushing and walking in awkwardly, they glanced at each other and couldn't help but laugh. Without asking, everyone knew what these two girls had come for.

"Please sit down, please sit down."

Yin Ying smiled and pulled the two of them to sit down. She had a maid pour them hot tea, her tone gentle and without a hint of mockery.

"Look at your faces, so red, like you've applied rouge. Is there something you want to tell us?"

Mi Zhen took a deep breath, braced herself, and stammered out the purpose of their visit.

Finally, she added, "Sisters, we really have no experience and are quite nervous, so we wanted to ask you what we should pay attention to so as not to upset our husbands."

After saying that, the two of them lowered their heads so low they were almost touching the table, not daring to look up at them.

Feng Yu chuckled, patted Mi Zhen's hand, and gently comforted her:

"Silly sisters, what's there to panic about? Just relax and follow your heart. There's no need to do anything special. You all know what kind of person your husband is; he's the most doting husband."

Cai Wan nodded in agreement, blushing as she added a frank statement:

"That's right, your husband is the most caring. If you feel any pain or discomfort, just tell him, and he will definitely be gentle. Don't hold it in, and don't be too nervous. The more nervous you are, the less relaxed you'll be; just let things happen naturally."

Yin Ying took over the conversation and explained the important details to the two of them in detail:

"Remember to take a shower and change into clean clothes tonight. You can light some calming incense in the house to help you relax. Also, it might hurt a little the first time, that's normal, don't be afraid. Your husband will take care of you, just follow his rhythm..."

They even explained clearly what to prepare and how to relax.

Feng Yu added, "And don't be shy. Your husband belongs to you, and you belong to him. What's there to be embarrassed about?"

Cai Wan nodded and said, "Yes, honesty is the most important thing between husband and wife. The more open you are, the more your husband will like it."

The three older sisters took turns sharing their most treasured experiences.

Hearing this, Mi Zhen and Gan Mei's faces flushed red and then turned pale, but their anxiety dissipated considerably.

Before leaving, Yin Ying smiled and gave the two of them two boxes of calming balm:

"Light this at night; it will calm your nerves and soothe your nerves. Don't be too nervous; your husband cares about you all, so just relax."

The two thanked the three older sisters, blushed, and returned to the courtyard. They finally felt more at ease and were no longer as flustered as before.

...

But somehow the news leaked out.

Although Yin Ying and the others clearly didn't tell anyone, Cai Yan, Zhang Ning, Ren Hongchang, Du Xiuniang, Zou Yu, Zhen Jiang, Zhen Tuo, Zhen Dao, Zhen Rong, Zhen Mi, and He Lian all found out one after another.

I don't know who spread it.

Perhaps the maids were too talkative, or perhaps someone passing by overheard it, but the news spread like wildfire throughout the entire backyard.

This is going to be quite lively.

Cai Yan was the first to arrive.

She was dignified and poised, speaking softly and gently. Holding Mi Zhen and Gan Mei's hands, she said in a low voice:

"Sisters, don't be nervous. Your husband may look imposing, but he's actually very gentle with those around him. Just be yourself and be natural. He likes you for who you are; there's no need to do anything special. If your husband treats you well, you should treat him well too. The most important thing in a marriage is sincerity."

Zhang Ning was the second to arrive.

She was very outspoken and straightforward, saying, "Don't be afraid! It might hurt a little the first time, but just bear with it! It'll feel better after that! If you're really nervous, just think about how good your husbands are to you, and you won't be nervous anymore!"

Ren Hongchang was gentler; he held Gan Mei's hand and whispered some intimate words to her.

Du Xiuniang and Zou Yu also came to visit, sharing all their experiences from back then.

Zhen Jiang brought her younger sisters over, and the five Zhen sisters surrounded the two of them, chattering away all afternoon.

Zhen Jiang held Gan Mei's hand and said, "Sister, don't worry, your husband is sincere towards you. As long as you treat him sincerely, he will never let you down."

Zhen Dao said nonchalantly, "Exactly! Don't overthink it, just let things take their course!"

Zhen Tuo was rather shy, blushing as she said, "I... I don't have much experience either, just... relax..."

Zhen Rong and Zhen Mi nodded in agreement.

From how to prepare, to how to relax, to how to cope, they spared no effort in teaching every detail, wishing they could guide you step by step.

He Lian arrived last.

She is the most experienced and speaks the most honestly.

She took Mi Zhen and Gan Mei's hands and said with a smile: What they told you was all superficial. What I'm telling you today is what's truly useful.

Mi Zhen blushed and asked, "Sister, what is it?"