Chapter 9 chapter eight

She slept as if dead.When Jamie woke up, the morning sun had already illuminated the grass.Jamie moved, and then let out a low moan.She was sore all over.Jie Mi opened her eyes, and recalled last night, her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment. God help her, she never dared to look him in the eyes again!She was like a loose woman last night.She reminded herself again that she had asked him to stop, but the man just insisted on doing it his way.Then she groaned, remembering that she, too, had insisted that he not stop.She'd be better off hiding under his cloak today. But he seemed to like what they were doing, Jamie thought, pushing the blanket off her face, and she saw Ariel.He was standing on the other side of the clearing, tending to their horses, and she noticed that both were saddled and ready to go.

Her Wildfire behaved like a lovesick woman, nuzzling Ariel's hand incessantly, asking for a loving pat. Jamie suddenly wanted a loving pat too.She should have pleased him last night, but unfortunately, she fell asleep before she had a chance to ask him. Jamie decides to bluff to hide her embarrassment.After making sure he wasn't paying attention to her, Jie Mi pushed back the cloak and put on her underwear.She knew she was not dressed modestly, but she was determined not to appear shy in his presence. She guessed Aleigh would see that as a weakness. Ariel didn't even look at her, Jamie's legs were sore, but she grabbed her clothes and walked towards the water with as much dignity as possible.She took a bath, put on a pale blue dress, and braided her hair again.By the time she got back to camp, she was in a much better mood.After all, it's a new day with a new beginning.

Besides, she had done her duty as a wife: she had let him into her bed. Did she think he was made of iron?Ariel asked himself, watching his wife, who was wearing only one underwear, walk to the water's edge. No other woman had ever seduced him like this, but he had never experienced such a desire before.He used to forget about them after they got into bed, but Jamie was different.God help him, but she's starting to be very important, and she's not the type of girl to be easily forgotten.From the moment she stood up to him, he felt white-hot desire.Her hair fell wildly around her shoulders, and he remembered exactly how they felt.

Jamie fell asleep quickly last night, but his hands couldn't leave her, and he caressed her all night.He didn't sleep at all last night, her body brushed against him, and every time she moved, he wanted to possess her again. The only reason for his self-restraint was that if he insisted, she would not be able to walk for at least a week.It was all too fast for her, and she needed time for the soreness to wear off.Ariel had decided never to touch her again until they got back to their house, but now he regretted that decision. He wasn't made of iron, and his chaste little wife didn't seem to understand that.If she had known what was on his mind, she would never have stood there with so little clothes on.But maybe she knew, Ariel thought.Maybe she was trying to lure him back to bed again, and he dismissed the idea.Jamie is so innocent that she doesn't know the effect she has on him.

Of course, he'd teach her to understand when they got home. Ariel, thank you for lending me your cloak. He turned his head at the sound of her voice and saw that she had been staring at his boots.That cloak is yours, Jamie. A wedding present? She just wouldn't look at him.Although she kept her head down, Ariel could still see how red her cheeks were.Her embarrassment is palpable and very funny.hell!The woman in his arms last night was like a wild kitten, and he had scars to prove it.But now she acted as if saying one wrong word would knock her out. You can say that.he shrugged, and turned to saddle Wildfire.

I have eleven shillings altogether, Ariel. Jie Mi waited until he turned around, but he didn't respond, and Jie Mi said unwillingly: Is there a priest on your highland? This sentence really caught Ariel's attention, and he turned to look at her.And she lowered her eyes immediately, but she seemed more courageous now.Because she was staring at his chest, not his boots.We do have a priest, Ariel replied.why ask? I want to buy you a pardon for one of the shillings.Jamie said. What do you want to buy?Ariel asked in surprise. A pardon, Jie Mi explained.This is my wedding present to you.

I see.Ariel said, he tried hard to hide a smile.He wanted to ask her if she thought his soul needed saving, but her serious tone made him understand her feelings. Ariel told himself that he had to get rid of this ridiculous feeling, and that a husband didn't have to worry about his wife's feelings all the time. Do you like this gift?Jamie asked, hoping to get a kind answer. Ariel just shrugged. I thought it would be a very fitting gift, after all you accidentally killed someone yesterday.Pardons save you from Purgatory, Father Charlie told us. It's no accident, Jamie, and you killed someone too.

You don't have to make that point, Jamie muttered.If I kill this man, it's because he deserves it, so I don't have to buy myself a pardon. So you only care about my soul? Jamie nodded. Ariel really didn't know whether he should be amused or insulted.Then, he actually laughed.If Jemi insisted on paying Father Mu a shilling for every person he killed, in less than a year, Father Mo would become the richest man in England! Jamie has already decided that Ariel is the kind of person who is ungrateful, and up to now, he has not given her a word of thanks.Do you have blacksmiths there too?

He nodded, anticipating what she would say next.God knows, it's too much of a habit.Then he frowned, listening to women was not Ariel's habit, he had to get rid of it. Then I'm going to buy you another birthday present with the ten shillings I have left. Knowing she had his attention completely, she looked up to see his reaction.I just thought of a perfect gift and I know you will be delighted. what gift?he asked, her excitement seemed to have infected him too, and he couldn't bear to tell her that England's shillings were useless in Scotland, but she would soon find out for herself.

a sword. Jamie decided that Ariel's expression was shock and disbelief, so she nodded seriously to show that she was serious. Ariel really couldn't believe it.What are you talking about? A sword, Ariel.It's a very nice gift, isn't it?Every warrior should carry a sword, and when the brigands attacked us, I noticed you didn't have it, and I kept thinking it was weird, then I thought you were a Scot, maybe your training didn't include a Lie, why are you looking at me like that? He couldn't answer her words. Did my gift make you happy? She seemed to be very worried, Ariel nodded reluctantly, and then she smiled in relief.I knew you would be happy.She said seriously.

Ariel nodded again, and then he had to turn away from her.For the first time in his life, Kim Ah Yeol was speechless. Jamie didn't seem to notice.Danny has a sword. He should know how to use it. You two are good friends. He should be able to teach you. I know that swords are very useful in combat. Ariel's head dropped to the saddle, and Jamie couldn't see his face because he turned away, but his shoulders were shaking violently. Jamie thought maybe it was because he was so grateful. Jamie is very proud of herself.She had just extended a hand of friendship to her husband, and Aleigh had accepted it, and things should improve by now, and in time he might forget the fact that she was English and begin to like her. She walked away from her husband because she wanted to have a few words with Mary before she left.She considered sharing her experience with her Scottish husband with Mary, but the sexual part would have to be discovered by herself But perhaps Mary herself had figured it out. Jamie feels like she just discovered the secret of this world, and she wants to smile at the whole world. Come here, Jamie. His commanding tone made her a little uncomfortable, but she still smiled and walked over to him.She looked at his chest, waiting for what he had to say. Ariel cupped her chin in his hand.Are you okay?wife.Can you ride a horse today? She didn't understand what he meant.I'm fine, Ariel. Not sore? She blushed.You shouldn't be asking that.she whispered. He couldn't help teasing her: What are you asking? She blushed even more.Ask me about pain.She stammered. Jamie, I know I hurt you last night. He didn't sound apologetic at all, and more than that, his tone was downright arrogant.Yes, you did hurt me.she murmured.And I'm sore, now what more intimate questions do you want to ask? He lifted her jaw again, forcing her to look directly at him, then he lowered his head, and his lips brushed hers, a tender kiss that almost melted her.Tears welled up in her eyes as she finally got the compliment she had been craving from her husband. If I do, I'll let you know.He said, let her go. What do you think? God!Does she always drop a question and forget it right away?Think of other intimacy issues. She blushed again, and Ariel saddled his horse.Come on, Jamie, it's time for us to hit the road. Where are Danny and Mary? They left two hours ago.Ariel replied. They left us?she asked in disbelief. Yes. why didn't you wake me up Ariel smiled.The way his wife pouts is adorable, especially against her tousled hair.I don't want to interrupt your sleep, you need sleep. They didn't even say goodbye to me, Jamie said.Don't you think they're a little bit rude, Aleigh?She went to her wildfire and mounted her horse.This action made her sore, she smiled wryly. Are we going after them? Ariel shook his head.They headed north. Jie Mi couldn't hide her disappointment.How soon will we be at your house? three days. so many days? If we're on the go. And we went in the opposite direction from my sister?Before he could answer, she whispered to herself: Does this mean I'll never see my sister again? Don't be so sad, it's only an hour's ride from Mary's place to our place, and you can see her anytime later. What he said made no sense at all.You tell me we're three days away in the opposite direction from them, but the last two places are only an hour's ride away?I don't know.Are you sure you remember where you live, Aleigh? Danny has to visit the clans that are friendly to him, and I have clans that are friendly to me to visit, and that's the job of the patriarch, Jamie. why can't the four of us be together Some of those clans Danny went to would be happy to chop off my head. She does understand.If Ariel had been as impatient with the tribes as he had been with her, it was no wonder he had many enemies.Danny's friend is your enemy?she asked. Ariel nodded.So why do you call Danny your friend?If he is loyal to you, your enemies should also be his enemies. He gave up, he knew she still didn't understand. Do we have many enemies? us? Want me to remind you that I'm your wife?she asked.Therefore your enemy is also mine. Ah yes.he smiled. why are you smilingDo you like having so many enemies? I'm laughing because I just found out you have real Scottish blood, he smiled.This makes me happy. Jamie smiled brighter than him, and Ariel knew immediately that she was going to say something amazing. She didn't disappoint him.I can never be Scottish, Aleigh.But you are a proper English baronet, my lord, and that pleases me. He didn't know why he laughed out loud, because what she just said was the greatest insult to him.But he did smile, and he shook his head.Remember what you said today, Jamie, and one day you'll realize you were wrong. Am I the only one who is wrong, Ariel?She frowned, then added: I think I'm beginning to understand why we have so many enemies. After speaking, she clamped Wildfire's horse's belly between her legs, and Wildfire rushed forward, leaving Ariel behind. Ariel called her again and again, but she ignored her, it was her turn to take the lead today, let him follow her ass and eat dust! But suddenly Ariel was beside her, and he seized Wildfire by the rein, turned the horse's head without a word, and threw the rein back to her. What's wrong?she asked. You're going in the wrong direction, Ariel told her, anger clearly written on his face.Unless, of course, you're planning to ride back to England.Otherwise, your sense of direction is pitifully poor I just accidentally made a mistake, Ariel.Jamie insisted.My sense of direction is very good. Have you traveled to many places to prove your theory? No, but while you are frowning at me like this, I have another question to ask you.Are you satisfied with my performance last night? She knew that if his answer was dissatisfaction, she would surely die.Her hands gripped the reins so that her nails dug deep into her flesh, and she was very nervous, but also angrier at the fact that she shouldn't have asked the question. You will get better and better. Ariel seemed to know how to stir up her temper.Indeed, when she looked up at him, there were two small flames in her eyes. Ariel was smiling at her, and the tenderness in his eyes showed that he knew how important this issue was to her.I will get better and better?She said bluntly.oh you We can practice a lot, Jamie, and when we get home, we can practice night after night until you're absolutely right. After throwing away such a promise, he rode forward.Jamie didn't know what to do with his words.She guessed that what he had just said was insulting her, but when he talked about the practice, his eyes seemed very expectant. But no matter what she thought, she always came to the same conclusion: Jin Yalie's sympathy was about as much as that of an old sheep. But she should still give him some good comments, like this morning he thoughtfully let her sleep for a while.Of course, it was all his fault for exhausting her last night, but she had to admit that there was something redeeming about this man. Maybe he wasn't so incorrigible after all. But that afternoon Jamie changed her opinion of her husband again.They rode almost all day, only resting by a stream in the middle.Ariel didn't even talk to her, but was lost in his own thoughts.Jamie tried to strike up a conversation with him, but he rejected them almost rudely.Ariel stood on the bank of the river with his hands behind his back. Jamie guessed that he was impatient and wanted to continue on the road. Are you waiting for the horses to rest enough?Or wait for me?she asked when she could bear the silence no longer. The horses are already ready.He replied lightly. He didn't even bother to look at her while he was talking.Jie Mi considered pushing him down the river to take a good bath, but she was exhausted today, and she didn't have the energy to deal with a furious and roaring Alex. Jamie sat back on her horse and shouted to Ariel: I'm ready, thank you for stopping for me. That's what you asked for. Do I have to ask first? certainly. Oh damn!Why didn't he tell her about his weird rules sooner!And as long as I ask, will you do it? He got into his saddle.As long as that's within my abilities. So why didn't you stop when I asked you to stop last night? He held her by the scruff of the neck and pulled her body toward him across the horse.Because you don't really want to stop.He grinned. You arrogant, self-righteous His lips caught her protest, Ariel's original purpose was to remind her that he was the master, but her lips were so tender that after a while he only remembered how beautiful she was last night.His tongue was in her mouth and pulled out finally, Jamie looked at him in bewilderment, and her hand was still resting softly on his cheek, which she hadn't realized she had done. I said that as long as it is within my ability, I will definitely comply with your request.But last night I couldn't stop. real? If she repeats his every word like this again, he will be driven crazy.Ariel showed his annoyance. This time it's up to you to ride ahead!He said abruptly, trying to bring her back to reality. Jamie nodded, she rode a short distance, and Ariel's horse came to her side again, and he turned her horse's head around with his hand. Fortunately, he didn't laugh at her poor sense of direction anymore, otherwise Jamie really didn't know what he would do. When the sun was about to set, they stopped suddenly on a lawn, and Ariel reined in Wildfire's horse.The two horses stood side by side on the grass, and Ariel stared straight ahead expressionlessly. Is it dangerous, Ariel?Jamie asked worriedly. Ariel shook his head.If there was danger, would he still stop in the middle of the grass, where he was attacked?Then he remembered that Jemi didn't know anything about the war, that's why he asked such a question. Jie Mi decided to get off the horse and stretch her muscles, but Ariel stopped her by holding her leg with his hand, and his movements were definitely not gentle.Jamie got his message, but she really didn't understand what they were stopping here for.She folded her hands in her lap and waited patiently. There was a soft whistle in the distance, and suddenly dozens of men in yellow and brown plaid cloaks emerged from the nearby woods and began to walk towards them. Jamie didn't know that she was holding on to Ariel's leg until his big hand covered hers.They're allies, Jamie. She immediately let go of him, straightened her back, and put her hands back on her lap again.I guessed that too, she lied, and added in black and white: Even from this far away, I could see them smiling. Even eagles can't see their expressions from such a distance. We English have excellent eyesight. Ariel finally turned to look at her.Is this your English humor, wife? That's up to you, husband. Ah, you are, Ariel replied.I've learned the English sense of humor. May I ask what is that? You have no sense of humor. That's not true, Jie Wang argued.I have the best sense of humor in the world.She said angrily, turning her head away from him.But Ariel immediately called her back. Jamie, when they come over later, you have to keep looking at me, not other people, understand? You don't want me to see any of them? Exactly. Why? Don't question my reasons. Jamie's voice became as cold as the north wind around them.can i talk to them no. They'll think I'm rude. They will think you are a good and tame wife. I am not. you will be. Jie Mi's face was hot, she frowned at Ariel, but he had already turned his head to look straight ahead and ignored her.Ariel, should I dismount and kneel at your feet?Wouldn't your allies be better able to see how submissive your wife is?There was anger in her voice.What do you say, my lord? This is great advice.He answered, and it didn't sound like a joke, Jamie was stunned, and couldn't answer for a while. But although she was angry with her husband, she didn't show it to these people.She would play the perfect, docile wife, and wait until she was alone with Ariel to settle the score with him. Jamie kept her eyes on her husband's profile as the men reached the clearing, and it took all her strength to keep her face expressionless.Jamie is not a quiet person by nature. Ariel hardly ever looked in her direction, and they spoke in Gaelic.Jamie understood most of it, though there were some differences between what they said and the Lowland dialect that Beek had taught her. Unbeknownst to Ariel that she spoke their language, Jamie decided not to tell him that she intended to take advantage of it. She listened to him reject the water, food, and shelter offered by those people. Now his attitude was cold and uncompromising, full of the air of a great lord.After that those people started to report to him what happened in the clan recently. Jamie knew they were watching her closely, and she tried to keep her face expressionless, despite the daunting task, and in desperation she turned to God, if only he could help her get through this humiliation, and she swore Prayers for the previous month will be chanted. It wasn't until this moment that she really understood that Aleigh was ashamed of her, and the discovery almost made her cry.But this feeling of self-pity lasted only for a minute or two, followed by fury.She knows that she is not as beautiful as everyone else, but she is not lacking in hands and feet!Her father also said that she was very beautiful, of course, he always regarded her as a baby and liked to praise her.But until now, she has never met anyone who would think that she was so ugly that she had to turn her head away when she saw her. As Ariel stooped to grab the reins of Wildfire, she heard the men ask him who she was. my wife. There was no pride in his tone, in fact it was almost as if he was referring to his dog. No, Jamie quickly corrected himself, his dog might be more important to him than her. While Ariel was urging his horse away, another called out: "What's her name, Ariel Kim?" It took him a while to answer, and Ariel's gaze swept over everyone slowly, and the expression on his face was like a stone carving, which made Jamie's heart chill. When he answered, his voice sounded like icicles. She takes my last name.