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When Shen Qingqiu came home, he knew immediately that something was wrong.
Usually when he came back from teaching disciples in the evening, Luo Binghe was immediately attached to him and showered him with love. It was not that Shen Qingqiu minded, no, in fact he loved it, it was just that whenever his Binghe did not do that, Shen Qingqiu knew something was wrong.
Luo Binghe was no where to be found.
Maybe Mobei-Jun had asked him for help? Or something important had happened in the demon realm, so Luo Binghe had to go back?
But his husband had actually taken a day off today. And Shen Qingqiu knew that he had only intended to go for a long walk today and hadn't really planed on doing anything else.
Had something happened? Should he go over to Mu Qingfang to see if his Binghe got hurt?
But before Shen Qingqiu could make any rash decisions, he heard a soft sobbing. It seemed to come from outside the bamboo house.
Shen Qingqiu frowned and stepped outside the door again to find out what was going on. He didn't have to go far before he saw his husband sitting huddled on the ground a little further away, crying loudly.
He slowly lowered himself to the ground next to his beloved husband and asked in a soft voice, "Binghe? What's wrong?"
But Luo Binghe merely wrapped his arms tighter around himself.
"This husband is sorry, "he uttered between sobs, "he doesn't want that- that Shizun- that he- "
But Luo Binghe did not seem to have the strength to continue.
Shen Qingqiu reached out a hand and gently stroked his dark curly hair. "Binghe, there is nothing to apologize for."
"But- but this- " he finally looked up. Luo Binghe's eyes were red and swollen and his lower lip was trembling tremendously. Tears were still running down his cheeks, "this husband doesn't want to be a burden to Shizun."
"Nonsense. "Shen Qingqiu said, wishing he had his fan at hand right now so he could lovingly and tenderly smack Luo Binghe on the head with it. He didn't like it when Binghe got such negative thoughts. It hurt his heart to see the man he loved more than anything else hurt like that. "You're not a burden to me, my beloved."
"But I'm a crybaby. I- I'm way too- too emotional! Shizun deserves- deserves better- " Luo Binghe sobbed, leaning into the gentle touch of Shen Qingqiu's hand that was still resting on his head.
Shen Qingqiu was beginning to have a faint idea of what was going on. "Husband, did anyone say something like that to you?"
Luo Binghe looked at him with wide and shocked eyes, but shook his head. But he had to be on the right path so far. Soon he would know why his beloved husband spoke so badly of himself when he was nothing more than the most wonderful person to ever exist.
"Did you hear others say something like this about you?" he asked, and when Luo Binghe let out a tiny whimper, he knew he was right.
"Who? "Shen Qingqiu asked, because he would like to pay that person a visit the next morning. Just to have a short talk.
However, Luo Binghe shook his head. "I don't know, Shizun. There were- there were disciples that this one doesn't know, but- but they were talking about how good looking Shizun is and how strong he is. And that it's a shame that he's with someone like- like- "
"Like you? "Shen Qingqiu finished his sentence in a soft voice and wrapped his arms around his dearest.
"Oh Binghe. Please don't listen to what others say. You are perfect the way you are. "Shen Qingqiu whispered into his curls and kissed him gently on his hair.
"But- but I cry so much! And I'm emotional- "
"Let me stop you right there. "Shen Qingqiu said and gently took one of Luo Binghe's hands into his and pressed a gentle kiss on each fingertip, "You're emotional? That's nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud that you are able to show your emotions so freely. Many people find that difficult. The fact that you're able to do that makes you incredibly strong."
"Oh. "Luo Binghe breathed softly and pressed his face more firmly into Shen Qingqiu's chest.
"And nothing in my life has felt as right as deciding to marry you. "he whispered while stroking Luo Binghe's hair, "You are incredibly important to me, and yet I love you so much that sometimes I have trouble showing you how much I love you."
Luo Binghe looked up at him and a slight smile played around his lips. "I love you too."
Then Shen Qingqiu bent down to him and kissed him gently on the lips. Then he kissed him again, this time longer and more firmly. Luo Binghe's hands found their way to his waist and pressed him more tightly against himself.
Then Shen Qingqiu broke away from the kiss and bumped Luo Binghe's nose with his.
"How about I show you how much I love you tonight?" he asked gently, and Luo Binghe turned bright red and nodded eagerly.