The Superior Female Lead Pampers Her Husband Without Limit

Night fell, and under the warm golden glow of the oil lamp, Jewel and her young husband sat on the bed with a small table in front of them, wrapped in their blankets, counting silver coins and chatting gently.

They placed all their silver coins on the table, preparing to make a financial plan.

Jewel calculated: at the beginning, her father had given her 4 taels of silver. Then, she and Xavi sold a ginseng in town and earned 62 taels, totaling 66 taels.

Later, they spent 20 taels in town, gave 5 taels to the Xavia family when they left, used 10 taels to pay off gambling debts, and spent some on other small things. Now they had about 30 taels left.

She didn't know if that would be enough to start a tavern. If not, maybe they could sell another ginseng soon.

"Xavi, take this as pocket money."

Jewel gave him 5 taels. "You can use it however you like. You don't need to ask me."

A young husband should have some pocket money. If he saw something he liked at the market, he should feel free to buy it.

"Wife, I don't need that much money."

Xavi knew Jewel cared about him and was afraid he wouldn't have enough. But since she was planning to open a tavern, he could spend less and help save money.

"What's mine is yours. If I give it to you, just take it."

Jewel leaned closer to his face, her voice soft and gentle. "You don't have to save money for me."

Xavi looked at her handsome face up close and felt shy. He gripped the blanket tighter.

"Why are you nervous, Xavi?"

Jewel gently avoided his injured right arm and touched his small left hand.

"Do you think I'm going to kiss you?"

"I didn't… mm…"

Before he could finish, Jewel stopped him—with a kiss. His cheeks turned red, and he didn't know what to do. He felt like everything was under her control, and he could hardly breathe.

In the end, Jewel successfully stole his first kiss.

"Guess what? I was going to kiss you."

Under the light, her husband looked beautiful. How could Jewel resist kissing and hugging him?

Earlier, Jewel had been staring at Xavi's delicate features and bright lips in the candlelight. Without thinking, she leaned in for a kiss. She had meant to stop quickly, but once she started, she didn't want to let go.

Now, seeing him curled up in her arms with his eyes half-closed and his toes curled from shyness, Jewel felt even more protective of him.

In her past life, Jewel had been a modern woman from the 21st century. She knew exactly what could happen if they kept going.

She had thought about sharing a bed with him, but he was still too small and weak. She couldn't bear to hurt him.

Besides, this era didn't have proper methods for protection. If he got pregnant… childbirth was already dangerous, especially for someone young like him. It could cost his life.

Her husband deserved to be cherished and protected. She didn't care much about having children or carrying on the family name. Xavi's safety and happiness were far more important.

So, she would focus on nourishing him, spoiling him, making him more confident, even a little bratty. If, one day, he stopped being so cautious and obedient and started making demands and acting spoiled, she'd feel like she had really succeeded.

"Xavi, let's get some rest."

Jewel picked him up and laid him gently on the inner side of the bed. Since he was still not feeling well, she didn't dare hug him too tightly while sleeping. She didn't want to mess up his medicine or make him uncomfortable.

"Huh?" Already? "Oh…" Xavi nodded, but something felt missing in his heart.

He felt like Jewel had wanted to do more just moments ago, but suddenly, she stopped. That made him feel disappointed, even more than the day before.

He suddenly remembered something his father had told him before he left:

"…Any woman might become unfaithful… You must have a child early, to secure your place in the household…"

A child?

But now, his wife didn't even touch him. Or if she did, she stopped…

Was there something she didn't like about him?

If so, he could change…

And tonight, Jewel didn't even hold him in her sleep. She faced away from him…

Jewel turned off the lamp and lay on the outer side of the bed. She had done a lot today, even gotten into a fight. She was tired and soon drifted off thinking about tomorrow's plans.

Xavi watched her quiet, sleeping face and closed his eyes with a hint of sadness, trying to sleep too.

…

One clear, breezy morning, Xavi wore a green robe and had his long black hair tied loosely with a pin. He was sitting at home, peacefully embroidering a pouch.

Suddenly, there was a loud and urgent knock at the door.

Startled, he pricked his finger with the needle. He stared at the blood on his fingertip in a daze, and then the knocking came again.

"Who is it?"

He quickly put down his embroidery and ran to the door.

But for some reason, he had a bad feeling in his chest.

He opened the door and saw two people standing outside.

One was a blurry-faced man holding the arm of a woman very closely.

That woman was his wife—Jewel!

"Brother," the young man leaning half onto Jewel smiled at him with challenge in his eyes.

Xavi couldn't believe it.

His wife… brought another man home?

And he called him "brother"...

Was it what he thought it was?

Was she planning to take in another husband?

Well, it made sense. Jewel was excellent—wealthy, kind, beautiful, and graceful.

And him?

All he did was eat meals at home. What else could he do?

He had been married into the Xie family for years. Even though Jewel never said anything, he could feel her slowly paying less attention to him. He wasn't good at making her happy, so he couldn't blame her for wanting someone else…

Xavi tried to hide the pain in his heart, pretending he didn't see the man next to her. He forced a smile and spoke as he usually did: "Welcome home, wife."

But no one knew—his heart was bleeding inside.

He remembered how kind she was to him when they first got married. But after all these years, he had failed to keep her heart. In the end, she still wanted someone else…

"Mhm. This is my new concubine. Help him get settled in. From now on, you two will be like brothers…"