Inn 82

Every day, in the town of Jarll, numerous merchants would arrive, offering not only winter food but also a wide variety of handmade garments and accessories. This was a great temptation for Selena, so she almost begged  Lucio every day to take her for a look.

After seeing the beautiful clothes, how could she be content with wearing the old-fashioned and dull clothes she had? Naturally, she insisted for two days in front of her husband and finally bought several outfits she liked. She changed outfits every day, but most of the clothes were adorned with embroidery and beads, which showed her figure but were not as transparent as the clothes from the previous days. Moreover, she also agreed to wear a chiffon veil every day or hang bead curtains over her face, which finally made her husband relent.

Selena, who had been suppressing her nature, immediately showed a radiant mood. She spent several days enjoying herself in the shops and stalls of the merchants, and what was initially just a couple of bags upon arrival was now so full of things that they wouldn't even fit in.

After two days of wandering around the city, following the local custom, she learned from the girls of the Mari region to braid her long hair into a single braid and wear it behind her head. She then took a heavy string of ornaments, each with a deep blue jade pearl, and placed it over her head. 

Lucio this morning he got up early and needed to meet an acquaintance. He instructed her to wait obediently at the inn and not wander around. Being in an unfamiliar place, Selena dared not wander.

The inn offered a variety of dishes, including breads, noodles, milk tea, and meat soup. After some thought, Selena ordered a bowl of sheep's milk, a bowl of butter, and a small piece of pancake. The waiter seemed to have a good impression of Selena and, after taking her order, stayed to enthusiastically talk about the scenery around Jarll and the abundance of fruit in the area. He also mentioned how delicious the jam the landlady had made recently was, suggesting Selena try some, as it was very tangy and sweet.

Selena didn't like the owner of this inn. Upon hearing about the delicious food made by the innkeeper, she only smiled slightly.

She adjusted the fine beads on her forehead and smiled at him, nodding gently. Although her face was partially covered by the bead curtain, just looking into her eyes made it difficult for the waiter to move away from the table. It wasn't until Selena waved her hand naturally, that he snapped out of it. He draped the cloth he was using to wipe the table over his shoulder and happily ran towards the kitchen.

After sitting for a while and feeling bored, Selena thought of asking the waiter to send something to her room later. As she looked up, she saw a woman dressed in attire that exposed her shoulders and legs, with even the chest made of flesh-colored fabric. The front and back of her dress were tightly wrapped around her body, held together by a silver belt around her waist, accentuating her curves.

Just looking at her made Selena blush. Despite the innkeeper's waist not being as slim as her own, her chest was astonishingly large. Selena felt she might pale in comparison, especially with the innkeeper's ample rear covered in flesh-colored fabric, which made it seem like she wasn't wearing anything at all. 

Looking at the woman's face, although it could not be said that she was extremely beautiful, her heavy makeup gave her a certain appeal. Selena looked at her with disdain, wondering why she engaged in that type of activity.

During these days, Selena had found out from the waiter that the owner of the inn, her twenty-six-year-old widow for more than five years, was still alone and running the business. Whenever she saw an attractive man passing through, she invited him to stay at the inn, hinting at an intimate encounter. Although she was not as open as a prostitute, she had been with more than a dozen men.

Selena, despite her difficult experiences, wanted nothing to do with a woman of such low reputation. She looked away as the woman approached her table and served her food. However, the woman looked at her and giggled, commenting, "You really are a beauty. The last time I saw your husband, I didn’t even know he had such an attractive wife...." She then sat down across from Selena.

Despite not liking the woman, Selena responded with a smile: "Thank you." After her, she took the cup of butter and milk from her and placed it in front of her, along with the bread and jam, and began to serve herself gracefully and noiselessly, maintaining impeccable posture.

Last time? Had Lucio been here before? Selena couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart, as if a spark had ignited inside her. Based on her past life experience, she knew the man couldn't be relied upon. Even if he had wife, it wouldn't be enough. So she never thought she could have him all to herself, just hoping that when she became pregnant, had her own children. 

But as she remembered the way she had looked at him when they entered the shop, and now the expression on the woman's face, it was obvious that something was going on between them. If she said there was nothing, Selena wouldn't believe it. 

 "This is an inn, and you are a widow. You should be more discreet. If you want a man, find someone who's not married. Is it not impolite to inquire about a man in front of his wife?"

The woman looked at Selena for a while before bursting into laughter, her face flushed. It took her a while to catch her breath before she replied, "are you jealous? Although I'm a lonely widow who dislikes being alone, I still have my boundaries. I only enjoy romantic relationships with unmarried men. However, before you and your husband got married, I was hoping to have a brief affair with him. But, unfortunately, he rejected me..."" She glanced up at Selena, her eyes filled with a hint of regret and envy.

Selena was stunned to hear this. 

Thinking about Lucio's usual enthusiasm for her and his behavior every time in bed, she thought that Lucio must have been very debauched before... Did she misunderstand?

Selena looked at the woman's ample boobs, she couldn't help but swallow hard.  Selena couldn't believe it herself. Wasn't that Lucio fond of women with big breasts and big buttocks? How could he possibly reject her?

"Wait..." Selena struggled to get the words out. She wasn't a malicious person. She realized she had been a bit harsh earlier. Being a widow herself, she understood the difficulties involved. It was impossible to fully explain the hardships of a woman without a husband in just a few words. Although she couldn't condone the woman's behavior, she couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for her harsh words. "I may have been a bit offensive earlier. Please don't take it to heart..."

The woman, however, didn't seem to care. "People laugh at me for being promiscuous, but they don't know what's in my heart. Everyone has their own way of living. I'll live my life the way I want. If I cared about social norms, I would have died long ago..."

Seeing her calm demeanor as she spoke such outrageous words, Selena was speechless. Even if she had such thoughts, she would never dare to speak them aloud. Now, seeing the woman speak so openly, she was taken aback. And when the woman saw Selena seemingly shocked by her words, she patted her cheek and said, "Do you know why I'm so fond of your husband, little sister?"

After saying that, she pursed her crimson lips, without prolonging the suspense with her own answer. "It's because of his straight and strong nose, and his muscular and lean waistlinet. Men like him are one in a million. I bet he's naturally talented in bed, much stronger than other men. Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to confirm it myself. But when I heard your voice screaming so passionately that day, I knew I was right."

"What do women want in life? Isn't it this? He's a hundred times better than those pretty boys who are useless. So, little sister, you're lucky. You better keep a close eye on your husband, or else don't regret if someone snatch him away..."