Time quickly slipped into late June, and the weather grew increasingly hot. The cicadas in the trees chirped incessantly. Lisa decided to take Jennie to the villa to escape the heat.
Boxes were carried out one by one, and the carriages were parked outside. Rosé, Jisoo, and Irene followed dutifully behind their masters.
Lisa helped her beloved Wife into the carriage. The curtain was drawn, and the ice chest inside emitted a refreshing chill, making the spacious interior a world apart from the sweltering outside.
A convoy of over a dozen people set off in an orderly manner. The roads of Gwangju City were smooth, and the carriages rolled smoothly down the straight streets. Inside the carriage, Jennie nestled in Lisa’s arms, her delicate hand brushing over the silver-embroidered collar of Lisa’s robe. “Why did you think of going to the villa? Isn’t it comfortable at home?”
Given the Chancellor’s Residence’s grandeur, there was no worry about winter cold or summer heat. Not only did the residence have its own ice stockpile, but the palace also sent ice as a token of favor during the hot days.
Her question hit the mark. Lisa’s fair face turned slightly red. “We were caught being intimate in the courtyard under the moon last night by my mother.”
Jennie’s face flushed instantly. After a moment’s thought, she understood. It must have been Lisa’s mother who found their affection too much to handle and decided to send them away for a while.
Being caught in such an intimate act by an elder was deeply embarrassing for her. She retorted with a hint of reproach, “I told you we shouldn’t be so reckless, but you insisted…”
The stars were exceptionally beautiful last night, and the moonlight was gentle. Though Jennie couldn’t see the stars and moon, she vividly remembered the brilliance in Lisa’s eyes.
Originally, they were just chatting and enjoying the breeze, but somehow they ended up hiding behind the flower bed.
She remembered Lisa biting her, causing her to cry out in pain, unable to control herself. They couldn’t even wait to return to their room, utterly lost in each other.
There was a brief moment of clarity, but Lisa’s sweet coaxing and kisses under the night sky made her forget everything again.
Since their marriage, after those indulgent days and nights, Lisa remained the most sought-after “Gentleman” in Gwangju City. Yet, in front of Jennie, even a gentleman could have desires and moments of reckless abandon.
The Korea’s strict etiquette was unlike the previous dynasties where men and women could openly express their love under the sky. Without experiencing it firsthand, who would have thought that the usually restrained and composed Gentleman Manoban harbored such a hidden, domineering side?
Lisa was a spirited eighteen-year-old, thriving in her career and deeply in love with her partner. Occasionally, she acted impulsively, but she discovered that sometimes, impulsiveness brought its own rewards.
At least last night, Jen was as beautiful as a painting. The mood was perfect, and doing nothing would have ruined it.
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On the Wedding Night - JENLISA
Historical FictionJennie kim is a blind woman who has grown up with the constant mistreatment and belittlement from her parents and servants. They take pleasure in laughing at her expense. However, her life takes a sudden and unexpected turn when she is welcomed into...
