As soon as it got dark, Zhou Jiao eagerly took out the wooden bucket, waiting for Zhang Guoqing to help fetch water. Just the thought of finally being able to take a good wash made her so happy she wanted to jump.
Zhang Guoqing waited outside, urging her at least a hundred times before he saw her come out with a big smile. If he hadn't heard her respond, he would have burst in.
Zhou Jiao felt light all over; this month had been exhausting for her. She even found herself repulsive, and complained to him as soon as she opened her mouth, "Brother, why are you in such a hurry? I still have to go to the baths in a couple of days."
Zhang Guoqing ignored her, quickly pulling her to sit down to dry her hair. Did she really think everything would be fine after confinement? If she hadn't clung to him all night, insisting on taking a bath early, he wouldn't have reluctantly agreed. He had indeed planned to let her finish the full forty-five days of confinement.
