Chapter 56
Chapter 56
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 56
Chapter Title: Chang'an Ink Sword Grove Tang Medicine Hall (7)
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Tang Sohye gazed at me, her eyes brimming with a tangle of complex emotions.
That remark of hers—asking if she didn't look like a woman to me.
Anyone who couldn't grasp the meaning behind those words would have to be a complete idiot.
She'd said something similar earlier, but this time, it felt like she was making her intentions crystal clear.
"Tang Sohye."
"...Yes, Grove Lord."
"You're an alluring woman."
At my firm declaration, the tension in Tang Sohye's expression eased a little.
But that deep longing of hers hadn't been fully satisfied. It was clear she craved an even more resolute answer.
Truth be told, I was hesitating.
Taking Tang Sohye into my arms? It wouldn't be hard. If I'd made up my mind, I could've done it back in that Changyeong Inn in Sichuan, even after leaving the province.
But the reason I hadn't was rooted in something solid.
Was it really okay for me to casually multiply the number of girls I gave my heart to and embraced?
A woman had no shortcomings for me.
Sleeping every night with Seolha and Yeonhwa cradled in my arms was more than satisfying enough.
Those two were perfect. Not a single flaw between them.
That's why, even with an enticing woman like Tang Sohye right in front of me, I hadn't felt any particular greed.
Maybe if I laid hands on this girl, it would bring a heap of hassles and annoyances.
What weighed on me were two things.
My ties with the Tang family. And the disappointment Seolha and Yeonhwa might feel.
If I embraced Tang Sohye and let special feelings bloom for her, it would inevitably affect my relationship with the Tang family.
I saw the Tang family as friends.
That's why I'd named the strike I unleashed before the Tang family elder "Comrade."
But embracing Tang Sohye would elevate that beyond mere friendship.
It would make us practically family.
And the same went for my relationship with the Tang family head.
I had no intentions of marriage or anything like that if I took Tang Sohye, but regardless, the family head was her grandfather.
To him, I'd end up as something like a grandson-in-law, even if it wasn't quite that deep in my mind.
Was that really right?
And honestly, this was the bigger concern: Seolha and Yeonhwa would feel disappointed.
The women I could sleep with while holding them were limited to two. One on the left, one on the right.
Even that was pushing it, really.
Seolha and Yeonhwa's bond was special, which is how we'd stumbled into this arrangement, but it was far from normal.
No matter how natural it was in this era to have multiple wives and concubines, few women would welcome another one joining the fold.
And if it meant our nightly intimacy dropped to every other day because of it, the issue would only grow more severe.
That's why, right now, I had to make a decision.
It wasn't just about embracing Tang Sohye.
It was about setting a firm policy for my future actions.
That's why my gaze lingered on Tang Sohye for so long.
Funny thing is, here I was, agonizing over this with a naked beauty right in front of me.
I set aside my thoughts. I stopped the hesitation.
I decided, clearly and decisively.
I despised indecisiveness. Sure, being human, I couldn't completely avoid waffling sometimes.
But I hated dithering over a single choice.
I even disliked staring at a restaurant menu too long, agonizing over what to order.
I decided. I accepted it. I'd shoulder all the consequences and take full responsibility.
Responsibility. That was key.
This wasn't a place I'd chosen to come to by my own will. It had nothing to do with me.
A world I'd quietly treated lightly, unsure when or how I'd leave it.
That was this martial world. This realm.
But from now on, it wouldn't be.
Though I'd been enjoying this world like a playful diversion, it was time to live in it with a true sense of responsibility.
Tang Sohye would be the first step. Well, as a woman, she'd be the third.
"Sohye."
"...Yes?"
"Namgung Yeonhwa became just 'Yeonhwa' after I took her in my arms. She's a daughter of the Namgung family, but to me, she's simply Yeonhwa. So from now on, you'll no longer be Tang Sohye—you'll be Sohye. Do you understand what I mean?"
Sohye understood my words, and her mouth parted slightly in surprise.
Pure joy. And a faint smile blooming on her lips.
"Yes, Grove Lord."
"Then stop calling me Grove Lord. Just call me like they do."
"Yes... Great Hero."
I took a step closer. Sohye's lips curved up just a bit more.
I reached out and cupped her cheek. Her eyes curved into lovely half-moons.
Our lips met, and Sohye, unsure what to do, simply accepted mine.
When my tongue slipped through the gap, a flicker of panic showed in her eyes.
Seeing that, I knew for sure.
She'd never done this before.
Come to think of it, that made sense. She'd been playing the role of the young family head since childhood.
Tang Sohye's own life had barely existed. She'd lived as Dang Myeong-un.
There'd been no chance for her to be with a man.
Her very existence was a secret—one the Tang family head had personally orchestrated.
Her clumsy tongue tangled awkwardly with mine.
Such terribly awkward movements. If this was a kiss, then an earthworm could be called a dragon.
Still, it was enjoyable.
The skilled touch of an experienced woman was delightful, but the earnest efforts of a first-timer were just as captivating.
I spent a good while melting Sohye's tongue like that.
I deliberately avoided touching her body. One step at a time. This was her precious first experience, after all.
When our lips parted, Sohye's face was flushed bright red.
Her eyes were hazy. A thin thread of saliva connected us before snapping.
A face lost to me. An alluring woman.
I pulled her gently into an embrace and brought my lips to her pert breast.
Beautiful breasts. Nipples in a lovely pink hue.
I took one into my mouth and swirled my tongue. Sohye's breathing grew ragged.
Her body twitched sensually in response.
"Gr-Grove Lord... No... Great Hero. Ah..."
Her soft whisper as she cradled my head—it stirred something in me.
That's why I lavished her breast with care, working my tongue diligently.
"It feels... Nngh."
I pulled my lips away. The wave of pleasure halted, leaving Sohye with a look of longing.
But beneath it lay an even greater anticipation, so the disappointment didn't seem too deep.
"This is nothing. We're just getting started."
With that, I suckled the other breast. And I teased the now-wet nipple from before with my fingers.
"Ahh..."
A naughty moan. Sensations building ever stronger.
Sohye's body gradually filled with satisfaction and pleasure.
After her breasts, the next destination for my mouth was obvious.
I laid her gently on the bed and slowly parted her legs.
Her smooth mound, free of hair. Her peach-colored folds.
I brought my face close. Pressed my lips. Slid my tongue in.
Sohye's body jolted sharply, trembling. The overwhelming sensation drew out an involuntary moan.
"This is... weird. Haa... St-stop..."
No fool stops when asked. If anything, he'd only go harder.
Her lower lips grew slick and drenched. Love juices seeped out like ripe fruit nectar.
Tender flesh clung stickily to my lips. The woman climaxed wildly.
I lifted my head and rose. Sohye, having crested once already, was fully prepared to welcome a man.
Her relaxed body brimmed with eager anticipation. Her eyes, filled with expectation, fixed on me as I slowly undressed.
When she saw my massively swollen member, her eyes widened, and she covered her mouth.
Was it different from what she'd imagined? Well, that could happen.
Either way, reactions like hers were all delightful.
Thanks to it, my shaft throbbed with vigor on its own. I gripped it and aligned it with Sohye's entrance.
"It might hurt."
With that, I slowly rubbed the tip against her soaked folds.
Not thrusting in right away, but teasing, like lips brushing lips.
My dark shaft slowly slid between her pink flesh.
The head disappeared, and Sohye covered her mouth with both hands.
As I pushed deeper, she grimaced and let out a faint "Nngh."
I paid no mind and eased in slowly.
About halfway in, Sohye gripped the bedsheets, bit her lip, and wore an expression like she might faint.
Her insides were tight. Narrower than her slender frame suggested.
I pulled back slightly. A trace of blood stained my dark shaft.
I'd expected it, but seeing it with my own eyes felt different.
A swelling sense of responsibility—and a strange thrill?
The possessive urge that I alone was the only man in this girl's life?
That's why my touch grew even gentler. My movements more careful.
This girl was mine. Seolha, Yeonhwa, Sohye—they were all mine.
She still winced a little, but it wasn't severe.
Her expression showed desire outweighing the pain. So I filled that desire. Completely.
I caressed her lovely breasts softly as I moved my hips.
Panting breaths and uncontrollable moans spilled from Sohye's lips.
A joyful expression. A face radiating happiness.
Seeing it filled me with pleasure too. She was enjoying being connected to me.
I thrust harder. No trace of pain remained on Sohye's face.
Only ecstasy. Pure bliss.
Her open mouth issued nothing but lewd moans.
Wordless cries that clearly conveyed her feelings.
No need to be too intense with a first-timer.
We had plenty of days ahead. Today, I'd simply show her what a man was.
Once with my mouth earlier. Once more now. Her writhing at the peak, discovering a woman's joy.
I controlled my pace to let her savor that climax fully.
The kind of moment that would always bring a smile to my face whenever I recalled it.
Etched eternally in her memory.
I released everything inside her without pulling out.
She was mine. My woman. No need to hold back or refuse.
As my movements stopped, Sohye finally caught her breath from her panting.
She fluttered her eyes open delicately and beamed radiantly up at me.
"I'm happy."
Short words, but packed with every emotion of the moment.
To a man, it was like a medal of honor. Utterly gratifying.