Xiao Jietian turned toward the source of the voice, only to see Xuan Yi sitting gracefully by the balcony in her thin pajamas, quietly watching him.
He hadn't even used soul perception—there was no need.
"I came to admire the moon. The moon here looks better," he said with a smile.
Xuan Yi glanced at the moon he was staring at and snorted softly. "What's so good about a moon that's half-covered by clouds?"
Xiao Jietian walked over and gently wrapped his arms around her from behind. "I think so too. Only when it's fully uncovered does the moon look the most charming and beautiful."
Xuan Yi felt his restless hand and struggled symbolically a few times. "You sure have a lot of opinions about the moon."
Xiao Jietian gazed at the mostly obscured moon and replied seriously, "I don't know much about the moon itself, but I do enjoy appreciating its unique night scenery."
After a pause, his expression turned solemn. "But before we admire the moon, there's something I need to confess to you."
Seeing how serious he looked, Xuan Yi asked, "Are you going to tell me that you actually have many women?"
"Ah? Ah!" Xiao Jietian looked at her in genuine confusion. "Can you read minds? I didn't sense anything unusual at all."
"I don't have that ability," Xuan Yi said with a faint smile. "Aren't you surprised how I guessed it?"
Xiao Jietian was indeed surprised, but a hint of joy rose in his heart—Xuan Yi hadn't pulled away from his embrace.
"A little surprised, but mostly curious."
Xuan Yi looked at his rare bewildered expression and felt a strange sense of delight. Such a look was seldom seen on Xiao Jietian's face.
"Actually, I simply guessed. After all, I've lived all these years for a reason. From your personality and behavior, it's obvious you're a philanderer."
She continued, "Also, I've carefully observed Ling Ling and Meng Meng. Although some of their features are similar, many parts clearly show they aren't twins. That means they don't share the same mother."
Finally, Xuan Yi looked at him with a gentle smile. "Am I right?"
Xiao Jietian nodded softly, confirming her analysis. His gaze remained tender as he held her in his arms.
"I didn't expect you to see through me so easily. Yes, Ling Ling and Meng Meng really don't have the same mother."
"As for other issues, you don't need to worry. My love for each of you is equal. I won't favor anyone."
His tone was soft and frank, without the slightest embarrassment at being exposed.
Xuan Yi stared at his face. Those eyes that usually carried a hint of cynical amusement were now unusually serious.
She let out a soft "Mm," saying nothing more. There was no anger or surprise on her face, only quiet contemplation as she lowered her head.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Jietian knew he couldn't let her keep thinking. There were too many uncertainties.
He pondered for a moment, then looked up at the full moon hidden behind dark clouds. He stretched out his hand as if to scatter them.
Xuan Yi snapped out of her thoughts. Remembering Xiao Jietian's mischievous nature, she secretly manipulated the clouds to stop him.
Xiao Jietian continued tirelessly. Since the clouds were already moving and slowly changing shape, he believed they would eventually part.
Hard work paid off. After an unknown amount of time, the clouds finally drifted away, revealing the perfect, bright full moon in the sky. Its clear moonlight poured down, shining in Xiao Jietian's eyes.
At that moment, he stared intently at the moon, unwilling to miss even a second of its hard-won beauty.
To truly appreciate the full moon, he suddenly spread his arms wide, trying to greedily embrace it.
And the full moon in the night sky seemed moved by his sincerity—its figure gradually overlapping with his under the soft moonlight.
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The next morning, warm sunlight streamed in and fell on Xuan Yi's fair skin.
Perhaps because of how diligently she had "cultivated" last night, faint red marks covered her arms and body, and her pretty face was still flushed with color.
"It's getting late, lazy pig. Time to get up." Xiao Jietian glanced at Xuan Yi, who was sprawled across him, and gently patted her perky backside.
"Mmm… Stop it. Let's pause for a while…"
Xuan Yi groaned softly, her voice a little hoarse and sounding rather pitiful. She groggily opened her eyes.
Looking at Xiao Jietian so close to her, her eyes filled with happiness, joy, and a trace of lingering fear.
"What's wrong? Why are you grinning like that?" Xiao Jietian asked, looking at her.
"Nothing…" Xuan Yi leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat as she recalled the long list of names Xiao Jietian had told her last night.
"You have so many women… Will you still be good to me in the future? With so many of us, will you abandon me later?"
At this moment, Xuan Yi fell into the common insecurity many women felt, worrying that once he had her, he would stop cherishing her.
Xiao Jietian sat up, directly pulling Xuan Yi into his arms and holding her tightly.
"You don't need to worry about that. I won't abandon anyone. My love for all of you is the same—I won't favor one over the others."
"What kind of philanderer talk is that? You must have used that line to trick plenty of girls before, right?" Xuan Yi narrowed her eyes playfully as she scrutinized him.
"No, you're the first one to hear me say that," Xiao Jietian replied with a slight smile. He looked down at her in his arms and thought to himself that everyone used different "scumbag" lines, so technically, she really was the first.
Xuan Yi glanced at his face and saw nothing but sincere love in his eyes.
She suddenly felt like the happiest person in the world. Her gaze then fell on the red plum blossom mark on the white handkerchief beside the bed. She sighed softly, "I was just taken by you, you scoundrel. What a blood loss… I'm numb."
"Haha, anyway, you're now part of the Xiao Family. You can't run away anymore," Xiao Jietian said with a smile. "Besides, you were clearly hinting for me to come last night."
Xuan Yi's face turned even redder. "I didn't hint at anything! You came sneaking over like a beast."
"Of course I had to come! If I come, I'm a beast. But if I don't come, wouldn't I be worse than a beast?"
Xuan Yi was momentarily stunned. "No… how are you making sense? You're being deliberately unreasonable."
She was both exasperated and amused as she gently pinched him.
"And I still haven't settled the score with you. You were like a madman last night. If I hadn't had recovery pills, I might have gone to see my great-grandmother already. You're truly despicable."
"Wasn't I just proving how deeply I love you?" Xiao Jietian brushed the stray strands of hair from her face, grinning mischievously.
"You f*cking—" Xuan Yi couldn't help but curse. Last night, that crazed Xiao Jietian had nearly sent her to meet her ancestors with his relentless "stick."