Dragging My Legitimate Elder Sister into the Bed - Chapter 18

The warmth beside her gradually faded. Su Xi sat alone in the pavilion as threads of coldness crawled up her body.

She leaned weakly against the pavilion pillar, the hem of her clothes draping over her legs. Her lips, kissed red and alluring by Su Qian, had black hair lightly brushing against her cheeks, yet they framed a face as pale as frost and snow.

She had never imagined that Su Qian would harbor such feelings toward her…

Her father had been absurd, her mother had suffered endless humiliation, and now even she and Su Qian were about to fall into the abyss of incest between sisters.

The color quickly drained from her lips. In just a breath, the delicate, rouge-like flower face turned into a thin sheet of snow-white paper.

Su Xi sat there as if she could be blown away by the wind, fragile enough to break with a single touch.

“Pa, pa” sounds of clapping came from behind her. A figure in magnificent purple robes stepped into the pavilion one step at a time, appearing in Su Xi’s line of sight.

“I never knew that Little Sister Xixi didn’t have the slightest affection for me. The moment I was caught, you were already here celebrating warmly with your own sister…”

Chen Cang bent at the waist and leaned down, looking at Su Xi’s pale face — so fragile and so pitiable.

He was still holding a platycodon flower he had plucked from somewhere, pale purple and mysterious, with a faint sweet fragrance. He brushed the flower across Su Xi’s beautiful cheek, then raised his hand to tuck it into her hair.

She truly was more beautiful than the flower, a sight that delighted the eyes.

Su Xi turned her head slightly, causing his hand holding the flower to miss.

The delicate purple flower fell to the ground. Chen Cang sneered coldly and withdrew his hand. “What a waste of my sincere feelings. I was afraid you would be sad, so I hurried back to visit you. Who would have thought that blood is thicker than water, but not thicker than the affection for your own sister, not thicker than your blood-related sister’s cum…”

His handsome face leaned close to Su Xi. In his eyes were excitement and obsession. “Why… won’t you let me touch you? Have you already eaten Su Qian’s cum and want to remain pure and loyal for her?”

These perverse and filthy words were spoken without any concealment. Su Xi’s face visibly paled even further.

“Shut up…”

Such vulgar and disgusting words made her feel far more humiliated than Su Qian’s straightforward affection. The lips that had been kissed by Su Qian, the tongue tip that had been sucked, and even the cheek that had been kissed all burned faintly as if scalded.

Seeing her raw and inexperienced expression, Chen Cang realized certain simple truths.

He straightened up, momentarily unsure whether to be happy or disappointed. “So she hasn’t touched you yet…”

Su Xi’s body stiffened.

Seeing how little teasing she could endure, Chen Cang both wanted to cherish her and wanted to hurt her even more.

“Xixi, you really don’t need to be afraid… I cherish you so much. Even if you’re unwilling, I would rather find someone else to vent my fire than truly touch you against your will. If you really like it, I can marry all three of you sisters into the mansion. What do you think?”

Su Xi’s face turned deathly white. She asked, “What do you mean? Qianqian is already a Qian Yuan, you…”

“So what if she’s a Qian Yuan!” Chen Cang interrupted her, looking at her rarely fluctuating expression with great interest. “Little Qian hasn’t even turned thirteen yet, right? She’s right at the age of differentiation. I suppose not many people know she’s already a Qian Yuan…”

“In that case, if I say she’s a Kun Ze, then she can be a Kun Ze!”

Su Xi’s eyes shook for a moment, which only made Chen Cang more pleased.

He reached out and pinched her chin, speaking clearly into her ear, “Little Qian is also no less beautiful than you. Even if she’s a Qian Yuan, I can still enjoy her openly. It would also make it convenient for you and her to meet privately. Xixi, why not take advantage of it?”

A thick, cloying, and decadent scent filled her nose. Su Xi’s stomach churned violently, almost making her vomit.

He continued, “Tell me, if you get pregnant in the future, whose child will it be — mine, or your dear Qianqian’s?” The touch in his hand suddenly trembled. Chen Cang found it very amusing and comforted her softly, “Don’t be afraid… Don’t be afraid, Xixi. As long as it’s your child, even if it’s a fool, I will still raise it well in the mansion…”

Su Xi could no longer tolerate his closeness. She suddenly pushed him away, clutched the railing, and dry-heaved while covering her mouth. A trace of blood appeared on her already pale face from the vomiting.

Chen Cang was pushed again. A flash of anger crossed his eyes. He stood up hatefully and gritted his teeth. “Don’t even think about breaking off the engagement. Even though my father is currently entangled in lawsuits, I can still crush a small Su family like yours as I please.”

He looked down at Su Xi, who was full of rejection toward him, and sneered, “I want Su Huan, I want you, and I also want your incestuous little sister, Su Qian!”

He turned to leave but paused at the last ultimatum, “Tomorrow, I will come with my father to apologize in person. By the way… I will include all three of you in the marriage contract. Two legitimate wives and one honored concubine. How about that?”

With that, he did not linger.

However, the leg that had stepped out of the pavilion was stopped by a slightly weak voice from behind, “You want to marry all three of us. Lord Chen is currently being cautious and prudent. He probably won’t agree easily…”

The voice paused, carrying a trace of forced calm, then continued, “I will marry you. Su Huan will be the concubine. As for Su Qian, you cannot marry her.”

Chen Cang turned back to look at her. She looked extremely uncomfortable. Her already pale face had turned a greenish hue from vomiting. Yet she was still beautiful. Even when forced into such a corner, she had not lost her composure. In the gaps of her struggle, she only grew more resilient.

“As you wish.” He turned around again.

He had only thrown out that condition to force her to submit. He didn’t expect her to be unwilling to have private meetings with Su Qian like that. In that case, so be it.

“Fix that stinking habit of yours. I don’t want to be covered in your vomit on our wedding night… Also, keep your body pure for me. If you dare give yourself to Su Qian in private… the Su family will never have another peaceful day.”

The scent in the wind gradually dissipated. Su Xi sat there for a long time before her breathing finally eased a little.

Her back was covered in cold sweat. When the wind blew, it felt bone-chilling. Yet her chest felt suffocatingly hot and stuffy.

Su Xi gazed at the distant sky and clouds, then gently closed her eyes.

The next day, Chen Cangbing brought his limping son Chen Cang to the Su family to apologize.

Chen Cang’s face was also swollen, clearly having been beaten at home. However, when he looked at Su Xi, he still forced a smile.

He then smiled at the frightened Su Huan beside him to reassure her.

“My son has caused trouble and angered the old madam like this. I have already disciplined him. Today, I have come personally to apologize.” He waved his hand, and people carried in several heavy boxes. When opened, they glittered with pearls and jewels.

Concubine He almost stared blankly at them.

“Additionally, I would like to add some betrothal gifts. The Su family’s legitimate daughter Su Xi has suffered grievances in this matter, but this old man truly cannot bear to lose such a fine daughter-in-law. After she enters the mansion, she will be given full honor. As for the second miss, after the wedding, she will be taken into the mansion as my son’s honored concubine. May the old madam grant us this?”

Originally, Chen Cang’s actions had been improper, and the old madam definitely wanted to dissolve the engagement with Su Xi. However, first, Su Huan’s reputation was now ruined. If word spread, it would be difficult for Su Xi and Su Qian to marry in the future.

Second, this matter had been arranged by the previous generation. It was not easy to break. Moreover, the Chen family was truly an excellent match. Marrying into them was already climbing high. With their attitude now so humble, it made things difficult.

Su Qian was sitting beside Su Xi at this moment, her face turned sideways, her gaze always stuck on her.

Yesterday she had hugged Su Xi, kissed Su Xi, and poured out all the feelings in her heart to her. Even though Su Xi had not looked at her once today, her heart was filled with irrepressible joy.

Once the engagement was dissolved, she and Xixi would have plenty of time together. No one would be able to take her Xixi away again.

The old madam pondered for a long time. Her eyes were dazzled by the several large boxes of jewels. She was somewhat tempted but felt it was hard to swallow her pride. So she turned and asked Su Xi.

“Xixi, what is your opinion?”

Su Xi’s fingers hidden in her sleeve curled slightly and fidgeted. When Su Qian tugged lightly at her sleeve in urging, she came back to her senses.

She calmly withdrew her gaze from Su Qian’s expectant eyes, quietly pulled her sleeve out of her hand, and looked up to reply, “I will follow Grandmother’s decision.”

Old Madam Liu nodded in satisfaction. Even Concubine He beside her quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

After that, Su Xi no longer paid attention to the sounds of conversation.

It was as if the farce had never happened. The grandmother who had nearly been angered to death yesterday was now chatting happily with Chen Cangbing. Even Concubine He had straightened her back and dared to occasionally interject.

The world was muddled and chaotic. Su Xi seemed to have expected it and had grown used to it.

Only the gaze shooting over from the side made her afraid to look back. She did not look at Su Qian. No matter what expression was on her face right now, she could only remain unmoved.

After the discussion ended, Chen Cangbing prepared to take his son back to the mansion.

Chen Cang sneaked through the crowd of people seeing them off and came up to Su Xi.

“Xixi, I have done what I promised you. You must also fulfill what you promised me.”

He glanced at Su Qian, then stretched his hand toward Su Xi.

Su Xi seemed to tremble lightly. Feeling the suppressed gaze from beside her, she slowly raised her hand and placed it into the offered palm.

It was soft and smooth in his hand. Chen Cang, who had never truly gotten close to a woman’s scent before, felt his heart ripple with excitement.

His slightly rough palm closed, holding the slender hand and playing with it carefully, even though his soul was shaken.

Su Xi’s face grew even paler.

Seeing that she had reached her limit, Chen Cang finally showed some pity and released her hand. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, “How many people can be as patient as me and play these games with you? I’ve coaxed you like this, Xixi. Don’t make me sad and disappointed.”

Then he turned and joined his father waiting at the gate. Chen Cangbing sat in the sedan, Chen Cang rode beside on horseback. He looked back from afar and smiled at Su Xi before leaving.