[Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 15

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Chapter 62. Su Su has gone mad...

The next morning, before Li Yue was fully awake, Lin Jiu rushed in and banged on the door, saying that Guan Du wanted to see her.

Li Yue yawned and asked questions while doing her hair, and soon understood what had happened.

This morning, a court censor suddenly arrived at the Xi Wang Mansion and was currently having a private conversation with Huangfu Jue, Guan Du, and others in the Xi Wang Mansion's study.

Before leaving, Li Yue asked Lin Jiu, "Do you have a dagger on you?"

Without saying a word, Lin Jiu pulled one out of his boot and handed it to Li Yue.

Li Yue tested the blade, patted his shoulder, and said, "Hmm, very good, no odor. It seems you are very clean."

Lin Jiu scratched the back of his head and smiled憨厚ly, "This subordinate has always been very clean."

Looking at the boy's bright and clean smile, Li Yue suddenly thought of Qu Liushang.

Her thoughts turned, and she reached out and pulled his collar, tiptoed, and brought her red cherry lips close to his neck.

"Miss Qin... Miss Qin..." The intimate gesture made Lin Jiu blush instantly, and he stammered, unable to speak.

Seeing his awkward and embarrassed appearance, Li Yue laughed heartily, the depression she felt from recalling Qu Liushang immediately dissipating.

Hiding the dagger in her sleeve, she turned around in high spirits and skipped out of the courtyard.

Lin Jiu wiped the sweat from his brow, his heart still pounding. Now, he completely understood why the usually aloof prince was so captivated by this woman that he would sneak over the wall every night to steal her away. This woman... she really had that ability. Arriving at Huangfu Jue's study

in the Xi Prince's residence, Lin Jiu was about to knock when Li Yue, with her long legs, kicked the door open with a "bang" and strode in.

Lin Jiu was slightly taken aback, then awkwardly closed the door, leaving his knife guarding the outside.

Stepping into the study, Li Yue looked up and saw six people in the room. Huangfu Jue, as always, sat behind his desk. His complexion, already pale from the previous night's injury, seemed to have worsened today, his pale face tinged with a bluish tinge.

Guan Du and Yan Ji sat to his left, their faces expressionless. Opposite them sat an elderly man dressed in plain clothes, presumably the censor, with two guards standing behind him. The moment Li Yue entered, he was staring at Huangfu Jue, seemingly waiting for an answer.

Hearing the door open, all six turned to look, their expressions varying.

Huangfu Jue remained expressionless, Guan Du and Yan Ji were unmoved, the censor looked displeased, and the two guards behind him, who had been on high alert, relaxed their guard upon seeing that the newcomer was a young girl in her prime.

Li Yue glanced around the room, covered her mouth with her hand, feigning surprise and shyness, and whispered, "So there are guests here?" She then smiled charmingly, stood still, and gave the Imperial Censor a graceful bow, apologizing, "This humble woman has been impeccably polite."

This charming smile and graceful bow were impeccably gentle and virtuous, instantly dispelling most of the Imperial Censor's displeasure. He withdrew his reprimand and instead asked Guan Du, "Who is this?"

Guan Du replied without changing his expression, "Reporting to the Imperial Censor, this is my newly adopted daughter. She's a country girl who has been neglected in her upbringing; please forgive her, Your Excellency." He then said to Li Yue, "Come and apologize to Your Excellency."

"Oh," Li Yue responded, lowering her head and timidly walking to the Imperial Censor. She curtsied again, saying, "Your Excellency, this humble woman has been impeccably polite..." The word "politely" had barely left her lips when suddenly her right hand shot out, a flash of silver light followed, and blood spurted out.

The entire turn of events occurred in an instant. The two guards standing behind the censor reacted, drawing their swords at their waists, only to see a flash of movement before their eyes. One felt a chill in his heart, the other a warmth in his throat.

Almost simultaneously, they froze, their eyes wide as they stared at the smiling, innocent face of the girl before them, truly understanding the meaning of "appearances can be deceiving."

Li Yue released the dagger from the right guard's heart and withdrew her finger from the left guard's neck. Both men collapsed, eyes wide open. In an instant, the three who had just been so arrogant and powerful were gone, and the thick stench of blood began to fill the study.

Huangfu Jue had never witnessed Li Yue kill before, piercing a living person's neck with her finger. This bloody and violent scene left him utterly stunned.

Li Yue turned around nonchalantly, glanced at Huangfu Jue who was staring in disbelief behind the desk, smiled wryly, picked up the teapot on the table and shoved it into Guan Du's hands, saying, "Old fox, do me a favor."

Guan Du picked up the teapot quite naturally, tilting it slightly with the spout facing outwards, and Li Yue used the water from the spout to wash the blood off her hands.

Only then did Huangfu Jue snap out of his daze, abruptly standing up and glaring at Li Yue, shouting, "What are you doing?!"

Li Yue gave a helpless look and said to Guan Du, "I haven't had breakfast yet, and you're trying to enlighten this blockhead?"

Guan Du looked completely bewildered, asking, "Enlighten what?"

Li Yue was taken aback, then gritted her teeth, "If you keep pretending with me, I'm leaving immediately."

Guan Du laughed and said, "Thank you, Miss. We just wanted to hear your thoughts."

Li Yue washed her hands and wiped them on his robes, saying fiercely, "I must have owed you something in my past life!"

Guan Du's expression remained unchanged, saying, "It's the Prince who owes you, Miss."

Huangfu Jue saw that the two of them had first ignored him and now were talking about him owing Li Yue. He glanced at the dead imperial censor beside him and couldn't hold back any longer. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Li Yue say, "Fine, fine, who told me to be so talkative!" With that

, she stood up to face Huangfu Jue.

Upon seeing her gaze, Huangfu Jue suddenly recalled her reprimand from the previous night, and felt a pang of shame, swallowing back the words that were about to escape his lips.

Li Yue walked to the table, picked up the gleaming imperial edict, glanced at it, and sneered, "You think you can take the key quietly by sending a mere censor? Huangfu Jue, it seems you're hopelessly stupid in your emperor brother's eyes."

Huangfu Jue looked dejected, and after a long pause, said, "I know he just wants the key. Once he has it, he might turn on me and issue a decree to the world accusing me of disobeying the imperial edict. Then, my troubles will be even greater than they are now. But… Mother is in his hands; he's certain I wouldn't dare disobey."

Li Yue She glanced at him with some surprise and laughed, "Looks like there's still hope. So what do we do now?"

Huangfu Jue slumped back into his chair, supporting his forehead with his hands, and said with a headache, "I don't know. Even if I wanted to give it to him, what would I have to give him?"

Li Yue shook her head and said, "See, before anything has even happened, you've already lost your composure. Since he wants it, just give it to him. Find some rotten wood or a piece of rock, and send it to him in a grand and impressive manner, personally presenting it to him. Let's see what he has to say then."

Upon hearing this, all three living people in the room looked up at her.

Li Yue was truly hungry. She had just stuffed a piece of pastry into her mouth when she turned around and saw all three of them staring at her. She choked and mumbled, "It's one thing for Huangfu Jue to look at me, but you two old foxes, A-Du and Uncle Yan, are still pretending to be ignorant at your age. Aren't you ashamed?"

The two of them did blush slightly. Guan Du coughed, and Yan Ji stroked his beard, saying, "We have indeed considered this tactic, but convincing the Emperor that what we sent is genuine is a difficult task."

"Why not just find a witness to vouch for him?" Li Yue picked up her teacup.

"Someone capable of convincing him and willing to give false testimony for us... I wonder if Miss Li Yue has someone in mind?" Guan Du asked.

Li Yue leaned against the edge of the table, crossed her legs, tilted her head back, rolled her eyes a few times, and asked with a smirk, "What do you think of Su Yingge, the young master of the Canal Gang?"

Guan Du and Yan Ji exchanged a glance. Yan Ji nodded and said, "The Cao Gang was fostered by the Tian Sheng Palace and has a close relationship with it. Its own strength is among the top in Nanfo, so it's perfectly qualified in terms of status. Besides, the Emperor certainly hasn't seen the real Tian Qin Treasure Box key. If a young master of the Cao Gang, who has close ties with the Tian Sheng Palace, can testify, he has no reason to doubt it."

Guan Du continued, "But... I wonder if he's willing to help with this." His gaze then fell on Li Yue.

Li Yue hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Don't look at me. I'm completely helpless with this guy. I'm only responsible for providing the candidates; you guys handle the rest yourselves."

The two foxes, Yan Ji and Guan Du, immediately hung their heads in dejection.

Huangfu Jue interjected, "Your trick of deceiving everyone can only work for a while. What will happen to my mother when the truth comes out?"

Li Yue spat out her tea, turned around and glared at Huangfu Jue, exclaiming in astonishment, "How long do you plan to leave your mother there? Of course, you should just snatch her while she's still suspicious and run away! Giving her the key was just to buy time. Haven't you heard of killing two birds with one stone? Oh, heavens! Now I realize that intelligence not only affects one's own future but also directly impacts one's own mother's fate! Sigh!" Li Yue finished her tirade with exasperation, then shook her head and walked away to the side, sighing.

Guan Du and Yan Ji watched the spectacle with suppressed laughter.

Huangfu Jue's face turned white, then green, then red, then purple—a truly dazzling display of colors. After a while, he managed to stammer out, "What about the death of the Imperial Censor?"

Li Yue, having finished her meal, put down her teacup and asked Guan Du and Yan Ji with a puzzled look, "The Imperial Censor? Where is he? Has he been here? I didn't see him. Did you see him?"

Guan Du and Yan Ji shook their heads firmly, their movements as synchronized as autumn winds sweeping across a grassland. This left Huangfu Jue speechless.

Seeing this, Li Yue innocently shrugged at Huangfu Jue, spread her hands, and turned to walk nonchalantly towards the door.

Her great-aunt was only responsible for killing; the mess was left for them to clean up.

*

After lunch, Li Yue was about to go back to her room for a nap when Guan Du, that old fox, came with his tail between his legs.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you done yet? I absolutely won't get involved in Su Yingge's matter!" Li Yue quickly cut him off before he could speak.

Without a word, Guan Du approached and bowed deeply, startling Li Yue.

Although she rarely considered seniority, seeing a man in his sixties perform such a grand gesture still made her feel uneasy.

Just as she was at a loss, Guan Du straightened up and said sincerely, "Miss Qin, please help me with this, no matter what. Otherwise, my lord will die in an instant. There's a saying that even a night of passion can bring a hundred days of kindness, and besides, this is my lord's first time..."

A cold sweat broke out on Li Yue's forehead. Look, this old fox really was clinging to her, even mentioning that Huangfu Jue was a virgin. Damn it, so what if it was his first time? She didn't ask him for anything. He'd taken her countless times afterward; how was she going to settle this score? (Advertisement break: Still relying on your hands? How can that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! Healthy anti-premature ejaculation masturbation exerciser, real oral sex pleasure experience, hot recommendation!) Maintain the sensation of ejaculation for 30 minutes, enjoy the pleasure to the point of dizziness. Fully automated masturbation with 12 different sex positions and vibration frequencies. Click to enter.

Thinking of this, she narrowed her eyes and lazily said, "What did you say?"

Seeing this, Guan Du changed his previous roguish demeanor and said seriously, "I mean, regardless of whether things succeed or not, as long as Miss Qin is willing to lend a hand, we will never forget your great kindness."

Li Yue picked at her ear; this old guy's ability to change his expression was truly astounding, but... indeed, flattery was the most pleasing to the ear.

Too lazy to continue arguing with this old fox, she asked, "Is the Ice Silk Blood Spirit that I asked you to keep still there?"

Guan Du replied, "It's in the manor, intact."

Li Yue nodded and said, "Then that's settled. I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee whether he'll come. Also, I'm doing this for your sake, not for Huangfu Jue... cough, that damn first time."

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Guan Du wagged his tail and walked away calmly.

Li Yue was troubled. That Su Yingge—the Ice Silk Blood Spirit might be able to trick him into coming, but to get him to give false testimony for Huangfu Jue… it all seemed like a pipe dream!

She really had a sharp tongue; she shouldn't have agreed to help Guan Du Huangfu Jue in the first place, and now she shouldn't have mentioned Su Yingge at all! Ah, she was going crazy!

*

Just as Li Yue was racking her brains over Su Yingge, the entire Tianyi Island was also racking its brains over him.

For the past month, a chilling rumor had been spreading rapidly across the island: Su Yingge, the young master of the Cao Gang, had gone mad!

Many people initially found it unbelievable, but gossips could always find one or two pieces of evidence to convince the listeners. After a month, those who were observant compiled the following examples of Su Yingge's madness:

First, according to the servants of Yingge Courtyard, the young master Su, who was usually a late sleeper, would always get up incredibly early on this spring morning when he should have been sleeping soundly. After washing up, he wouldn't go straight to Tianyi Pavilion, but would go straight to the kitchen to make a table full of exquisite pastries. Then he would summon all the servants to his room and make them eat breakfast.

The servants had already experienced the power of his "food" and dared not eat it. He repeatedly swore that there was no poison in the pastries, but... who believed him?

Seeing that everyone still dared not eat after a long time of persuasion, he lost his temper and told the servants to get out.

The servants, as if granted a pardon, scrambled towards the door, only to be stopped abruptly. Young Master Su roared angrily, "You think you'll just leave when I tell you to? You…you think you can leave?"

The servants exchanged bewildered glances before answering in unison, "Yes!"

Young Master Su's face turned pale, and he roared, "Get out! Get out!"

The servants looked at each other again, unsure if they should really leave this time.

"I told you to get out!" His young master began slicing plates.

This was one example. Another, according to the guards on night watch at the singing courtyard, for the past month, the young master would sleepwalk out of his room every few nights and wander into the courtyard. Seeing them, he would ask in a sinister tone, "Want some midnight snacks?"

Of course, they dared not say yes, and shook their heads in unison. The young master would huff, "You might as well starve to death!" Then he would wander to the other door and ask the guards there, "Want some midnight snacks?"...

and so on, endlessly.

The guards expressed their eagerness to know what the young master would do if they said "I want to eat." However, no one dared to utter those two words.

Of course, no one dared; they wouldn't eat the young master's food even if they starved!

A third example comes from the young master's personal maid. According to her, for the past month, when she served the young master tea and water, he would often deliberately knock over the cup and yell at her, "Are you a pig? Clumsy!" When

the young master scolded her, she naturally had to kneel down and admit her mistake.

At this point, the young master would say, "It was clearly me who knocked it over, why should you admit your mistake? You should argue with me logically, argue with me!"

The maid stammered, "This servant dares not."

The young master coaxed her gently, "I forgive you, argue with me."

The maid stammered even more fearfully, "This...this servant cannot."

The young master: "...Get out!"

It is said that this scene had played out with all six maids in the Yingge Courtyard.

In conclusion, in short, the young master Su Yingge's behavior over the past month has been extremely abnormal.

This matter even alarmed the gang leader, Su Tingsong. Despite his busy schedule, he made a special trip to the Yingge Courtyard to check on his son. Finding nothing amiss, he left with a puzzled expression.

Upon leaving the courtyard, he looked up at the willow branches just sprouting tender buds and the peach blossoms beginning to bloom by the roadside, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "Oh, so spring has arrived!" He

immediately convened an emergency meeting of the nine leaders of the Canal Gang, ordering the entire gang to temporarily suspend canal transport affairs for three days and dedicate themselves entirely to finding several stunning beauties for their young master.

The first day was a general selection, the second a meticulous selection, and the third day the winners were chosen. Through the concerted efforts of tens of thousands of members of the Canal Gang over three days, six beauties, said to be able to bewitch any man with just one glance, were finally delivered to Tianyi Island within the time limit set by the gang leader.

Leader Su acted swiftly, sending all six beauties to his son's room that very night, and reluctantly presented him with a bottle of "golden spear medicine" that Su Yingge had given him as a birthday gift before the new year.

The next morning, he happily sent someone to check on the results, only to be told that all six beauties had been thrown into the river to feed the fish, the reason being: disturbing his young master's sweet dreams.

Su Tingsong was stunned upon hearing this, and turned to Su Yingge's mother to cry, "Madam, it seems your son really is a homosexual! He's willing to feed such beautiful women to the fish. Is our Su family line going to end with him? Now you and I can't have a second son, what should we do? Homosexual... I don't know if he's the top or the bottom. If he's the top, maybe we can do something to substitute him and continue the Su family line. If he's the bottom... no amount of magic will help..."

Upon hearing this, Madam Su was overcome with grief and immediately ran to Yingge's courtyard, where she grabbed Su Yingge and cried her heart out.

After understanding his parents' worries, Su Yingge's face darkened. He wanted to ignore the two clowns, but his mother was a terrible crybaby, crying nonstop all afternoon, no matter how he explained.

Finally, he couldn't take it anymore, ran to the garden, stomped his feet, and roared to the sky, "I like women! I swear I really like women!"

Everyone who heard this roar had the same thought: "It's over, the young master is not only crazy, but also gay. What will become of the Canal Gang?"

*

Actually, while they were depressed, Su Yingge was even more depressed than them.

He took the pulse of his right hand with his left hand—no poison. He took the pulse of his left hand with his right hand—no curse.

So what was wrong with him? What did that pig demon do to him? Why did he feel more and more bored the longer she was gone? Now, it was simply unbearable.

He was constantly driven to the brink of madness by that pig demon, dreaming of her leaving as soon as possible. So why, now that she's gone… has he started missing her?

Is he, Su Yingge, inherently a pervert? Does he get restless and itchy when no one argues with him, no one makes a fuss, and no one forces him to cook?

It seems so.

Thinking about this, he wants to die!

If that pig demon knew, how smug would she be? So, she absolutely cannot know.

But… he really feels he can't stay on the island any longer. He… wants to go to Zhu Wu Gate to see her.

No, that pig demon said before leaving that if he couldn't bear missing her anymore, he could go to Zhu Wu Gate to find her. If he really went, wouldn't that be admitting he couldn't bear missing her?

No, no.

Perhaps… he could find an excuse, like, passing by? Or, ask her for his Ice Silk Blood Spirit?

Still no good. Given that pig demon's incredibly narcissistic and shameless nature, no matter what excuse he uses, she'll insist he went because he missed her so much.

Ugh—! So annoying, I'm going to scratch the wall!

That damn pig demon, so foul-mouthed, of all things to say, he had to say that one thing!

And that Jinlu bastard, can't he stop trusting him so much? Even if he just sent a letter to inquire about the pig demon's situation, he could take the letter and go to Zhuwu Gate with a legitimate reason. He

talks a lot of nonsense when nothing's wrong, but when something's wrong, he doesn't utter a single word, how infuriating!

Unexpectedly, just when this young master was going crazy and on the verge of collapse, good news came from Zhuwu Gate.

That day, Lin Jiu delivered a letter to him, saying it was from the pig demon.

Suppressing his doubts and excitement, he unfolded it and read the following:

"Baby, long time no see, hope

you're doing well. It's been so long, and neither of us has been well. Only after leaving you did I realize how ignorant and boring everyone in the world is. You're still the best. So, um, shyly, I miss you so much. I miss your poison, your smile, your vegetables, your wickedness, even your 'Overlord Maggot' seems cute now, I want to see it again.

Someone as good as you, and I didn't cherish you enough back then. I not only stole your medicine but also made you furious. Now, thinking back, it's truly unforgivable, I regret it deeply. Can you forgive me?

I've wanted to return your Ice Silk Blood Spirit to its rightful owner for a long time, but unfortunately, I've been too busy lately to go to Tianyi Island, and with..." As the weather warms up, I don't know how to preserve this item. A few days ago, when I opened it, I found it seemed to have turned yellow. I don't know if it's spoiled. Baby, if you have time

, why don't you come to Zhuwu Gate and take the Ice Silk Blood Spirit back? Seeing this, you'll probably call me hypocritical and stupid again, right? I thought to myself: Since I can have Lin Jiu deliver the letter to you, why not have him bring the Ice Silk Blood Spirit with you?

Okay, since you insist on me admitting it, then I won't deny it. I really miss you so much, I really want to see you!

After reading the whole thing, Su Yingge's handsome face flushed with excitement, and her heart was filled with joy. She almost wanted to go to Zhuwu Gate immediately. However, when she looked up and saw Lin Jiu, she had a doubt and asked, "That pig demon... cough cough, has Qin Liyue encountered some trouble?"

Lin Jiu shook his head and said seriously, "No, Miss Qin is doing well recently, she just keeps complaining about being bored." Miss Qin taught him to say that, didn't she? Yes, that's right, not a word wrong.

Su Yingge scrutinized him for a while, seeing his honest and simple face, and concluded that he wasn't lying. A sense of smugness welled up inside her. So, that pig demon really missed him too. Since she had so sincerely written to ask him to come, then he... would condescend to go.

*

Two days later, in the evening, the sun had already set, and the light in Yiqing Residence was dim, with a gentle evening breeze.

Li Yue sat alone by the pond in the courtyard. It was mid-March, and many flowers were blooming in the courtyard, their colors bright and vibrant, yet for some reason, they made the courtyard seem even more deep and lonely.

To be honest, she wasn't very interested in Huangfu Jue's matter. However, recently she had been feeling lost. Her martial arts skills weren't improving, she had nowhere to go, and she didn't know what she wanted to do or what she should do. Therefore, getting involved in this matter was more like joining in the fun.

She just wondered if Su Yingge would come. If he didn't come, or if he came but refused to help, then Huangfu Jue... would be in real trouble.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel curious. If she hadn't come, would Guan Du and the others have just waited to die? Why did it seem like all the work had fallen on her shoulders the moment she arrived?

Was it a deliberate attempt to give her a chance to prove herself? Ha, that would be ridiculous. She wouldn't stoop to having Huangfu Jue owe her a favor…

Someone knocked on the door, the sound exceptionally clear in the quiet courtyard.

She was startled, then found it laughable. Those two bastards, Huangfu Jue and Ye Qianxun, had climbed over the wall to come, while Guan Du and the others had simply had a servant announce their arrival before coming in directly. So this perfectly normal knocking made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

A servant hurried across the arched bridge to open the door. Li Yue was still half-reclined on the round platform, wanting to see who it was, when she saw Tan Lang, who had been lying beside her, suddenly raise his neck, sniff the air a few times with his wet nose, and then leap up and dash towards the clear pond.

Li Yue was curious; who could make this guy so excited?

She sat up and glanced lightly at the bamboo path opposite the clear pond, and when she saw that familiar yet unfamiliar white figure, she froze slightly.

Chapter 63, Back to Normal...

When he walked out of the slightly dim bamboo path with an elegant demeanor, Li Yue felt as if she saw a new moon rising from the sky, its snow-white light gently and firmly dispelling the darkness. Everything around him paled in comparison, except for his radiant and aloof brilliance.

Yu Wuchen.

She first saw him when he was twelve years old. Six years had passed in the blink of an eye, and every time he appeared, he still captivated her.

The difference is that a year ago, every time she saw him and felt her heart flutter, she would immediately snuggle up to him and act coquettishly. But now…

she sat up with a faint smile, looking at him, handsome and elegant, across the clear pond, and said lazily, “Heh, it

’s an honor to have Young Master Wuchen grace us with his presence. I’m so sorry for not welcoming you sooner.” Yu Wuchen smiled slightly, his clear eyes turning slightly to look at his jubilant lover beside him, and said, “It is already an honor to have my lover welcome me. How could I dare to expect you to come and welcome me?” As he spoke, he walked slowly across the arched bridge like a cloud.

Not wanting to look up at him, Li Yue stood up, gazing at the handsome man who, after so long, seemed even more ethereal than before. Without a trace of emotion, she asked, "Is there something you need?"

Her expression and tone were utterly indifferent, but Yu Wuchen showed no sign of discomfort. His signature moonlit smile remained on his lips. He asked, "Are you free tomorrow? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

A while ago, Yuexiao Manor and Blood Shadow Palace were locked in a fierce battle near the Scarlet Water, and Ye Qianxun had just visited her. He was already inviting her to dinner.

Ha, it seems he's grown more handsome, but his methods have become increasingly unsophisticated.

Li Yue sneered inwardly, the words of refusal almost escaping her throat, but looking at him, her heart began to waver.

Since she had known him, she had been the one gradually falling for him, ultimately suffering a complete defeat. She had always harbored a grudge against him; she refused to accept it. Why couldn't she make him fall for her?

Was she not beautiful enough, not good enough, not enough to make him turn around and take a look at her amidst the hustle and bustle of the world?

But look, he's clearly come to her again.

Whatever his purpose, she firmly believes that in this game, whoever takes the initiative will ultimately lose. So, let her see if she can make him fall for her too.

She had given this man her most sincere feelings, and regardless of right or wrong, she needed to give herself an explanation.

So, a smile as bright as his appeared on her lips, and she said, "Okay."

*

After a half-hour journey, Li Yue looked at the mansion built on the cliff in the twilight and for a moment had the illusion of returning to the Linfeng Pavilion of Yuexiao Manor.

Chu Xiu, as always, was waiting for her outside the courtyard gate with a light pink glass lantern.

Li Yue had just bathed before arriving, wearing a moon-white butterfly-patterned long dress. Her long hair, untied, was now completely dry to the touch. Turning her gaze, she noticed a red camellia blooming beside her, casually plucked one, and tucked it into her hair before following Chu Xiu into the gate.

The courtyard's layout was remarkably similar to Linfeng Pavilion and Huayun Pavilion, except the bricks and carvings appeared new, suggesting it hadn't been built recently.

Inside the inner room, there was still that jade couch, with Yu Wuchen reclining on it, holding a book, just as they had when they met at Yuexiao Manor.

Li Yue leaned lazily against the doorframe, saying, "This scene reminds me of that night when we parted on bad terms."

To turn defeat into victory, the first thing to do is to face it head-on.

Putting down the book, Yu Wuchen smiled naturally and gracefully, without a trace of guilt or embarrassment. He walked slowly towards her, his robes fluttering, and took Li Yue's hand in his, saying, "Today is a beautiful day, the flowers are in bloom and the moon is full; it's inappropriate to bring up that kind of thing. Let's do something more fitting for the occasion." He winked at her.

She knew he had a playful side, so she wasn't surprised by his action, but…

his face was like jade, his eyes like cold stars, his lips slightly warm. Feeling her heart pounding suddenly, Li Yue became alert, thinking to herself: Oh no, I really want to snuggle into his arms. Spring has arrived; could it be that I'm also experiencing the stirrings of spring?

Hmm, I must stay awake. If I succumb first again, then Qin Li Yue, you can die.

Yu Wuchen seemed oblivious to her slight unease, pulling her towards the sliding door behind the jade couch.

Passing through the sliding door, the space suddenly opened up before them.

A clear pond, its surface a jade-green hue, is dotted with a dozen or so lotus flowers, their stamens crafted from crystal carvings and pearls. The crimson petals languidly sway on the water, a blend of clarity and allure.

On the opposite bank, a towering red coral, over three zhang tall, resembles a cluster of flames reaching for the sky. Dozens of small, fist-sized silver lanterns hang from its slender, delicate branches, their reflections shimmering in the pond like a dazzling display of lights.

Beside the pond stands a round platform made of priceless green sandalwood, its olive-green, straight grain clearly visible, like ancient tree rings, exuding an ancient purity and a dreamlike, ethereal luster.

On the platform sits a low white jade table, flanked by two soft cushions inlaid with gold thread.

Moonlight streams through a window on the north wall; a gentle breeze carries the scent of crabapple blossoms, which drift like snowflakes onto the green wooden table, making their color even more vibrant.

Li Yue sat down cross-legged at the low table with him, looking at the fifty or sixty dishes of delicious food on the table. She looked up at Yu Wuchen opposite her, blinked in confusion, and asked, "Newly built? Is it because you have too much money to spend or is it a windfall?"

Yu Wuchen smiled more beautifully than the crystal lotus on the pond and asked in return, "For me, what else can be considered a windfall?"

Li Yue thought about it and realized that this guy was richer than a country and lived a more luxurious life than an emperor. Unless the national treasuries of Xiwu, Dongyi, and Nanfo were given to him, perhaps he would even lift his eyelids to take a look.

She rested one hand on the table, her small hand supporting her chin, looking at him with a half-smile, teasingly saying, "Could it be that you've really taken a liking to Pei Yanxi? Is this your early invitation to my wedding banquet?"

Yu Wuchen raised his long, left eyebrow slightly, his expression captivating, and said, "Is my taste that bad?"

Li Yue's slender fingers, supporting her chin, lightly flicked her soft cheek, drawing out her words, "As the saying goes, 'Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious.' Hey, did you tamper with the food?"

Yu Wuchen leaned forward, carefully examining her delicate face, his eyes full of laughter, and teased, "Do I need to go to such lengths with you?"

Damn narcissism!

Flirting words… anyone can do that?

Li Yue dipped her slender finger in cherry honey and lightly touched his nose, smiling, "I think you really need it."

Just as she was about to withdraw her hand, he grabbed it. Her fingers, exuding the sweet fragrance of honey, were only an inch away from his naturally red lips, and he, loved sweets.

Feeling the warmth of his palm, Li Yue's heart skipped a beat, but she looked at him defiantly and asked, "What?"

Yu Wuchen smiled brightly, his perfectly aligned teeth as white and lustrous as snow-white jade. Instead of answering, he asked, "What do you think?"

Why are his teeth so white when he clearly loves sweets so much? Heaven is so unfair!

Li Yue thought to herself, "Don't tell me you want to bite me?"

Long eyelashes drooped, obscuring her bright eyes. Yu Wuchen looked down at the hand he held in his palm—snow-white, slender, with a touch of cherry red at the jade-like fingertips, incredibly alluring.

As he slowly lowered his face, Li Yue's cheeks flushed. She wanted to pull her hand back, yet didn't want to. Just when she thought he would take her fingertips into his mouth, she felt his cool nose gently brush against the back of her hand, rubbing the cherry-red nectar from his nose onto her jade-like skin. Then he released her hand, looked up, and smiled, "You think you can just walk away after causing trouble?"

"Hmph! You vindictive bastard!" Li Yue withdrew her hand, nonchalantly putting her fingertips into her mouth, tasting the sweetness to mask her slightly turbulent emotions.

Looking up, she saw him gazing clearly at her lips. When he saw her looking over, he seemed a little flustered and looked away, glancing down at the bowl and plates in front of him. After a moment, he picked up the wine pot and poured Li Yue a cup of wine, saying, "Your favorite Golden Wind and Jade Dew, you can drink to your heart's content today."

In fact, Li Yue had already smelled the aroma of the wine when he poured it. Looking down, she saw that the wine was pure and fragrant. Memories of the past surfaced layer by layer in the aroma. She lowered her eyes and said, "It's rare that you remember."

Golden Wind and Jade Dew is produced in a mysterious mountain winery in the south of Xiwu. It is made by brewing Buddha's hand, osmanthus, kumquat, artemisia, rose and other Chinese herbs. Its color is gorgeous, with red, green, yellow and purple all crystal clear. The aroma of flowers and fruits is rich, and it is mellow and sweet with a long aftertaste. It is a royal wine specially offered to the Xiwu royal family and cannot be bought on the market.

Three years ago, Yu Wuchen's cousin, Princess Huangfu Shuhua of Xiwu, brought several jars of wine with her when she went to Jiuhua Mountain, which gave Li Yue the opportunity to taste.

Yu Wuchen poured himself a cup as well, raising his eyes and saying, "I never forget what you like."

The two raised their cups, and Li Yue smiled alluringly, "Is that so? Such deep affection, how can I thank you?"

Yu Wuchen sighed slightly, saying, "We've grown distant after all. Li Yue, I know you still resent me."

What did this mean? Was he trying to play the victim?

Li Yue raised her wine cup, smiling faintly, "Didn't you always have faith in me? Now it seems you underestimated my ability to forget."

Yu Wuchen looked up at her, his eyes like two clear springs, clear yet unfathomable.

After a long while, he smiled slightly again, with a hint of something unfathomable, and said, "Perhaps."

...

The delicious food that he usually enjoyed tasted bland tonight, but he did drink more wine than usual.

Halfway through the drinks, she felt a little hot and left her seat, strolling to the window, leaning against the window frame and tilting her head back to let the breeze blow on her.

"How have you been lately?" came Yu Wuchen's voice from behind.

She turned to him, smiling, and asked, "What do you think?"

Yu Wuchen turned to look at the girl at the window. Pink petals fluttered like butterflies onto her shoulders and hair. In the moonlight, her eyes shone like two dazzling crystals. Her slightly flushed face, with its ambiguous smile, quietly demonstrated to him what youthful beauty and captivating charm truly meant.

"Your room, Ban Hua Mian, is still reserved for you," he said with a smile.

Li Yue turned away, leaving him with a slender and graceful back view, and said, "Do you expect me to go back and bring you business?"

He chuckled, saying, "You always think so badly of me."

Li Yue leaned against the window frame. Mist rose in the mountains, spreading layer by layer, instantly diluting the moonlight. As

the effects of the wine wore off, Li Yue was about to turn and return to her seat when a pair of hands reached out from behind, gathering her long, dark hair. A tea flower fell to the ground, and she froze.

What was going on? Had his self-inflicted injury failed, so he was resorting to a handsome man?

His long, ink-black hair cascaded through his jade-like fingers as he expertly coiled it into a loose bun. He then produced a long, straight jade hairpin, as thin as a sliver of moonlight, and inserted it into the bun. He then withdrew his hands and stood aside.

Li Yue touched the hair, turned to look at him, and asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Yu Wuchen smiled clearly and said, "Just a whim."

Among women her age, she wasn't short, but Yu Wuchen, a year older than her, was half a head taller. She looked up at him; in the hazy moonlight, she couldn't see his gaze, but she felt that this man, whether viewed up close or from afar, from the front or the side, was flawless, so perfect that it made her hesitant to approach him.

She had built walls around her heart, but undeniably, putting everything else aside, Yu Wuchen's appearance alone was enough to make her drool.

The spring night breeze was so gentle, why did it make her feel a little itchy?

A crabapple petal landed on her forehead, a pink, sparkling petal.

He raised his hand, wanting to pick it away for her, but the petal slipped away on its own just as his fingers touched her smooth forehead.

Seduction seemed to be second nature to her; she didn't need to think twice. She lowered her long, thick eyelashes, her cheeks flushed.

The moonlight was bathed in sweet shadows, her heart pounding with anticipation. His breath had become so close, she could clearly feel its unsteadiness.

She knew their lips were almost touching, and she desperately wanted to taste him again, but just as his lips were about to touch hers, she pressed her finger against his chest.

He paused, and she smiled, murmuring, "Are you drunk?"

After a brief moment of tension, he stepped back, turning somewhat hastily to look out the window, and said softly, "It's foggy."

Li Yue looked at his noticeably flushed cheeks, her smile becoming even more alluring. She stretched languidly, contentedly saying, "Someone's waiting for me at home. If there's nothing else, I'll be going." Yu Wuchen glanced

at her, his eyes seemingly suppressing some emotion, yet a smile ultimately appeared on his lips. He nodded and said, "Let Chu Xiu see you off."

Li Yue turned without looking back, saying, "No need, I know the way." She paused by the door, turning back with a smile, and said, "Out of politeness, I should say thank you."

Yu Wuchen smiled.

Li Yue smiled, opened the sliding door, and went out.

*

Back at Yiqing Residence, she washed her hands and face, then sat before her dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror. She didn't want to think about it, but she was truly puzzled.

Yu Wuchen had traveled a great distance to invite her to dinner, yet he remained silent throughout the meal—something truly unusual for him.

She wasn't so narcissistic as to believe he'd come specifically to see her because he missed her.

So… what was his intention?

She was utterly perplexed.

She reached up and removed the hairpin he had personally placed in her hair.

It was plain, unadorned, just a slender, long hairpin, yet possessed an unparalleled texture and luster, like a sliver of moonlight cascading from the edge of clouds in the dark night, carrying a timeless, elegant beauty.

Just like the person who had given her this hairpin—uniquely beautiful.

A sudden unease settled in her heart. She stood up and turned around, only to find many brocade boxes of various sizes on the table. Opening them, she found them filled with jewels, ornaments, and fine clothes.

She went outside and summoned a maid from the garden, asking her about the contents of the room.

The maid said that Guan Du had sent them to celebrate her seventeenth birthday.

Seventeenth birthday? Today is March 16th?

He suddenly remembered those five years at Yuexiao Manor, every March 16th he would spend with her. Could it be… this time too? "

You always think so badly of me,"

he said tonight.

But… Yu Wuchen, tell me, how can I not think badly of you? You almost killed me.

*

Lin Jiu was very depressed, extremely depressed.

Speaking of which, this Young Master Su is really strange. After receiving that letter, he dragged him out of Tianyi Island that very night, traveling by fast boat and at breakneck speed, arriving at Zhuwu Gate in just five days, almost exhausting him to the point of vomiting blood.

But once inside the city gates, he suddenly went crazy, finding an inn to stay in, neither going to Yiqingju nor Xiwang Mansion, spending his days wandering the streets.

And now, another five days have passed in a flash.

That day, Lin Jiu could no longer bear it and said to Su Yingge, "Young Master Su, if you want to play in this city, then go ahead and play by yourself. I'll go report to Miss Qin first."

Su Yingge, who was engrossed in looking at sachets on the street, turned around and saw Lin Jiu's impatient expression. He straightened up, twirled the jade flute with its purple light flowing in his hand a few times, and said, "Let's go, there's nothing fun in this city."

Lin Jiu stumbled. If there's nothing fun, why would he play for five days? If it were fun, wouldn't he play for five months?

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, he led Su Yingge towards Yiqing Residence.

Just as he reached the doorway, a golden figure darted out. Lin Jiu hurriedly dodged to the side, nearly bumping into it. Before he could even react, a furious shout rang in his ears: "You lecherous beast! I'll castrate you for staying out all night!"

Before the words were even finished, an unidentified object flew towards him. Lin Jiu reacted swiftly, ducking in a flash, but Su Yingge, following behind him, was unlucky enough to be hit squarely.

Reaching up to pull the object off his face, he saw it was a worn-out embroidered shoe. Su Yingge's handsome face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Looking up, he saw Li Yue, barefoot and panting, chasing after him out the door, clutching an embroidered shoe in her hand. Reaching the doorway steps, she looked left and right, pointing at Su Yingge, who had a shoe print on his left cheek and was looking stunned, and cursed: "Lecherous beast! You think I won't hit you just because you've turned into a sharp-tongued devil? Watch me smash you back to your original form!" With that, another embroidered shoe flew towards him.

Chapter 64. The silkworm has spun its cocoon...

Su Yingge never dreamed that his reunion with Qin Liyue would begin in this way.

Looking at the two embroidered shoes he was holding in his hands, and then at the woman standing at the door with her hands on her hips, he began to seriously doubt whether he had really lost his mind. How could he have willingly come to her door for a letter from her? This woman was still as hateful and despicable as ever!

The veins on his forehead throbbed slightly. He slammed the embroidered shoes on the ground and roared at Liyue, "Who's the lecherous beast? I think you're just insatiable and desperate for men!"

Liyue scratched her forehead, blinked, walked up to Su Yingge, and suddenly reached out and pinched his cheek twice.

"What are you doing?" Su Yingge swatted away her wolfish paws and frowned in disgust.

"Oh, strange, this touch... it really does feel like a venomous tongue..." She turned around thoughtfully and saw Lin Jiu still squatting on the ground. She couldn't help but call out, "Lin Jiu, what are you squatting there for?"

"Isn't it to dodge your hidden weapon?" Lin Jiu stood up awkwardly and said, "Miss Qin, I have fulfilled my mission and brought the person to you."

Li Yue seemed to wake from a dream and exclaimed, "You're really back? How come you're back so quickly?"

"Oh, it's like this..."

Lin Jiu was about to speak when Su Yingge interrupted from behind, "Isn't it you, you idiot guard, rushing around like you're being reborn?"

Lin Jiu glared at him, a breath stuck in his throat.

Who was rushing around like they were being reborn?

Hmm, he was clearly in a hurry to see Miss Qin, but when he got to the door, he pretended to be aloof. Hmph, there's something fishy

going on here. Oh no, he hadn't even warmed the prince's bed before his rival showed up at the door.

As a loyal guard, Lin Jiu instantly felt endless worries.

"Hmm, very good. Lin Jiu, you can go back to the palace now." Li Yue smiled.

Lin Jiu accepted the order and ran towards the palace. This was urgent military business; there was no time to lose.

Li Yue picked up her embroidered shoes from Su Yingge's feet, slipped them on, and then straightened up to carefully examine Su Yingge. She said smugly, "I knew you'd miss me terribly. Look at you, you've become a complete mess." Su

Yingge looked at the disheveled woman in front of her and was once again puzzled by her own thoughts.

Looking at this woman, from head to toe, inside and out, what was there about her that made her so unforgettable? Moreover, it was obvious that she didn't miss him as much as she claimed in the letter.

The excitement and anticipation he felt upon arrival vanished in an instant, replaced by frustration and confusion, which ultimately coalesced into irritability. He impatiently said, "We're not the same kind of people. How could I be like you? Enough nonsense, where's my Ice Silk Blood Spirit?"

As if anticipating his reaction, Li Yue smiled dismissively, spun around, and walked towards the courtyard, saying, "Want the Ice Silk Blood Spirit? Fine, beg me then."

Su Yingge was startled, then chased after her angrily, saying, "Hey, didn't you write a letter saying you'd return it to me? Are you being unreasonable?"

"A letter? Did I write one?" Li Yue turned around in surprise.

Seeing that she was going to renege on her promise, Su Yingge quickly took out an envelope from his sleeve and said smugly, "Trying to renege? Luckily, I was prepared."

Li Yue took the letter from his hand with a puzzled look, tore it to shreds, and still looked up at Su Yingge with a puzzled expression, asking, "Where's the letter?"

Seeing that she was so shameless, Su Yingge pointed at her jade flute, which trembled slightly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, you damned pig demon, you win!" After saying that, he turned and left.

Uh...

Li Yue watched his figure disappear outside the courtyard gate and scratched her forehead helplessly.

It had only been a month or so since she last saw him, how come this kid's mental fortitude had deteriorated? He actually ran away with just one sentence?

No, if he leaves, won't all her efforts be wasted?

Thinking of this, she lifted her skirt and ran after him.

Just as she reached the door, someone else suddenly entered from outside, and the two bumped into each other with a "bang."

"Ouch, you sharp-tongued jerk! Is your chin made of iron? Mother, it hurts so much!" Unexpectedly, Su Yingge returned, and due to the height difference, Li Yue's forehead bumped into Su Yingge's chin. She immediately rubbed her sore forehead and cursed.

"Damn it! You truly are the most stubborn blockhead in the world, hard enough to be used for grinding medicine!" Su Yingge was clearly in no better shape, clutching his chin and looking furious.

It was clearly his sudden return that caused this tragedy, yet he was still angry. Li Yue's anger flared up instantly, glaring at him and yelling, "Didn't you leave? Why are you back? Haven't you heard of a good horse not eating the grass it's already grazed?"

"Dream on! You think I'll eat you? The fact that I'm willing to come back and stomp on you is already your greatest honor, hmph!" He rolled his eyes, unceremoniously using his size advantage to push Li Yue to the side of the road, and swaggered into the courtyard.

"What a joke! He's come all this way; if he leaves empty-handed, where will his reputation be?

Even if he can't get his Ice Silk Blood Spirit back, it's good enough to annoy this damned pig demon a bit."

Li Yue originally chased after him to try and stop him, but seeing his uninvited and smug back, she couldn't help but jump up and down in anger. "

Fine, fine, I'll settle the score with him after this matter with Huangfu Jue is settled."

Standing still and taking several deep breaths, Li Yue composed herself and walked into the courtyard.

Reaching the arched bridge, she found the man standing on the platform, peering at the koi in the pond. His slender profile, coupled with his elegant long robe, gave him a refined and ethereal beauty, like a pear blossom reflected in water.

Li Yue admired him for a moment, then her eyes darted around before she smiled and said, "Sharp-tongued, how about we make a deal?"

Su Yingge didn't even look up, replying dismissively, "I can't think of any bargaining chips you have that interest me."

Li Yue remained unperturbed, walking briskly to his side, her smile radiant, "I don't have any, but that person does."

"Who?" Su Yingge's gaze followed a particularly beautiful koi, asking casually.

"The one who sent you to the Holy Realm to save me," Li Yue said.

Su Yingge's hand, which was turning the jade flute, paused slightly as he glanced at her.

Seeing his somewhat dazed gaze, Li Yue laughed, her slender white fingers twirling a strand of hair that fell across her chest. She said, "At first, I thought Liu Shang had asked you to come to the Holy Realm to save me, but when I returned to Tianyi Island and saw him, he didn't mention my injuries at all. This shows he had no idea I was injured. So I couldn't help but wonder, besides Liu Shang, who else has the ability to make you, someone who wishes I were dead, unwillingly come to the Holy Realm to save me? Although I still don't have the answer, I think one thing is certain. First, you can't do anything about this person; second, this person cares about me. Therefore, after some reasoning, I've concluded that if I wanted to, it seems I could take your place and teach this person who makes you feel so aggrieved a lesson."

Su Yingge raised an eyebrow, his gaze becoming unfathomable, looking at her without speaking.

Li Yue loosened her fingers from the strands of hair and continued, "Of course, I believe the reverse is also true. Sooner or later I'll find out who this person is. After all, there aren't that many unsung heroes in this world who do good deeds anonymously. By then..."

"Why should I believe you?" Not wanting to think about the scene of this pig demon and that damned Jinlu teaming up against him, Su Yingge interrupted her.

Li Yue laughed and said, "How can I guarantee such a deal? If you don't believe me, then just refuse. Or..." At this point, her smile became alluring. She took a few steps closer to him, her slender hand slicing across his chest like a snake. Looking up at him, she whispered, "If you want more security, then submit to me. Of course, I won't allow my man to be bullied."

Hearing the purely masculine phrase "submit to me" come out of her mouth, Su Yingge instantly felt that his status seemed to have dropped to the same level as Xiao Hua Niang.

He angrily shoved away the woman who clung to him like a vixen, his heart pounding with barely suppressed irritation. He turned to the side and said, "Tell me your terms of exchange."

Li Yue looked at his suppressed and unnatural expression with curiosity. After a moment, she said, "Recently, Huangfu Jue will deliver the key to the Heavenly Sacred Palace's Heavenly Treasure Box to the Western Martial Capital and present it to the current emperor."

"Hmm?" Su Yingge suddenly turned around, unable to hide her surprise.

Li Yue observed his expression, harboring doubts but remaining silent, only smiling faintly: "I'd like you to be a witness and prove that this key is genuine."

Su Yingge's eyes flickered, a smile, whether mocking or cold, curving the right corner of his lips: "It seems you and this young prince of Xiwu have a close relationship, helping him like this."

Li Yue tilted her head and smiled, saying, "Don't make that face, it makes me think you're jealous."

Su Yingge turned his head away, his tone cold and hard: "Narcissistic!"

Li Yue laughed loudly, reaching out to tug at his wide robe sleeve and shaking it, asking, "Is it alright?"

"No." Su Yingge refused without hesitation.

Using the Heavenly Treasure Box Key to frame Huangfu Jue was Jin Lu's scheme; if he helped Huangfu Jue escape, that guy might do something terrible to him. He had witnessed Jin Lu's methods, so he didn't want to experience them himself.

Besides, the more he looked at Huangfu Jue, the more annoying he became; why should he help him? Hmph!

He hadn't expected Li Yue to refuse so decisively, and was momentarily stunned.

At this moment, Lin Jiu returned, respectfully handing over an invitation, saying that Huangfu Jue invited Su Yingge to a banquet at his residence that evening, intending to extend hospitality and welcome him.

Young Master Su was in a bad mood and extremely uncooperative, refusing the invitation and only coldly scoffing, "Just because he invited me doesn't mean I have to go!"

Lin Jiu was taken aback, looking at Li Yue for help.

Li Yue smiled and said to Lin Jiu, "Go back and report that Young Master Su and I, after a long separation, are deeply moved by each other's reunion, and that we are waiting for the moon to shine tonight, fearing that our meeting might be just a dream. Tell them not to disturb us."

A cold sweat broke out on Lin Jiu's forehead. Wouldn't such an answer be even more likely to kill the prince?

A hand reached out and snatched the invitation from his hand, turning to walk towards the guest room. After a few steps, it turned back and shouted, "Which room is mine?"

Li Yue winked playfully at Lin Jiu, then turned back and walked towards him, saying softly, "Choose whichever you like, it's just the two of us anyway."

*

That night, the Xi Wang Mansion was as quiet and peaceful as ever, except for the brightly lit main hall where servants came and went.

At the main table, the host and guests were already seated in order. Because Li Yue had already informed the mansion, besides Huangfu Jue, the host, Guan Du and Yan Ji were also there to keep him company.

After the servants poured wine for the group, Guan Du raised his cup and said to Su Yingge, "When we went to Nanfo, we received much kindness and protection from the Canal Gang. We have no way to repay their deep gratitude. Here, please allow this old man to offer a toast to Young Master Su on behalf of the Prince, as a token of our appreciation."

"Since this banquet was hosted by Prince Xi, why doesn't he toast me personally? Why must he use someone else? Am I not worthy?" Su Yingge leaned back lazily in her chair, finding fault.

Upon hearing this, Li Yue glanced at Huangfu Jue in the main seat. His jade-like, icy face was expressionless, but his dark eyes seemed to hold some hidden emotion. He looked up at her, and when he found her looking at him as well, he quickly looked away.

This guy, he looks so unwilling. With his status, he probably has never asked anyone for anything in his life, but now he's under someone else's roof and has no choice but to bow his head. Does he even understand that?

"His Highness is not a good drinker, please forgive him, Young Master Su." Guan Du, his face expressionless despite the failed toast, patiently explained while holding his wine cup.

Su Yingge, however, seemed to be deliberately picking a fight. She raised an eyebrow and glanced at Huangfu Jue with a half-smile, saying, "Oh? That's a pity. I never associate with men who can't drink."

These words instantly created an awkward atmosphere at the table.

Li Yue put down her chopsticks, looked at the man beside her who was indulging in his affected manner, nudged him with her elbow, and said, "Hey, I'm telling you, know when to stop. If you keep causing trouble, I'll really start to suspect you're jealous of Huangfu Jue's good looks."

Su Yingge snorted and said coolly, "What's the use of being handsome? You still get eaten by a pawn!"

Uh…

Guan Du and Yan Ji exchanged a glance. Although they knew this young master of the Canal Gang was eccentric and unruly, the leaps in his thinking were truly beyond the comprehension of most.

Without hesitation, Li Yue retorted, "A general has soldiers to accompany him, cannons to fire, horses to ride, carriages to sit in, and a prime minister who secretly admires him... How is a general bad?! You're just jealous!"

Guan Du and Yan Ji: "..." They chuckled to themselves. This girl is really something!

Su Yingge, seeing her siding with the expressionless Huangfu Jue in every word, became even more annoyed and turned to bark at her, "Can't you just shut up?"

Li Yue pretended to touch her cheek, moved her chair back, and said, "I've washed my face, please save your breath."

"Pfft... Haha!" Lin Jiu, who had been holding back for a long time, finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Guan Du and Yan Ji opposite him also trembled slightly.

"Young Master Su, I toast you." Huangfu Jue raised his wine cup and spoke at this moment, choosing his timing perfectly.

Su Yingge's face turned red and white, and she said angrily, "I'm not drinking!" She left the table in a huff.

Watching his figure disappear into the door in an instant, Guan Du looked at Li Yue hesitantly and said, "This..."

Li Yue laughed so hard that she leaned on the table and waved her hand, saying, "It's okay, as long as your intentions are there." She stood up and pointed to several dishes she liked on the table, saying, "Send these to Yiqingju."

Before leaving, she turned back and gave Huangfu Jue a thumbs up, saying, "You didn't lose your temper, that's progress." After saying that, she smiled and disappeared into the door.

"...

Humans and pigs really have completely different tastes. Even if Huangfu Jue is handsome, can he compare to me?" Li Yue had just returned to Yi Qing Residence when the man stood by the clear pond, his face dark with indignation.

Li Yue lazily retorted, "He only has that face left. Don't you feel inferior comparing yourself to him?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yingge's pent-up anger dissipated considerably. She snorted, "That's more like a human statement."

Li Yue giggled and clung to him, saying, "I have something even more human to say. Want to hear it?"

Su Yingge habitually raised an eyebrow.

Li Yue glanced at the jade flute in his hand, shook her head, and sighed, "If you weren't only the size of a silkworm, you'd be better than him in every way."

Su Yingge was taken aback, but Li Yue giggled.

"You damned pig demon! Today I'll show you whether you're a silkworm or not!" Su Yingge, unable to bear it any longer, spun around and pounced on her.

...

*

Late at night, at the Xi Prince's residence.

Huangfu Jue tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

The moment he closed his eyes, all he could see was Li Yue and Su Yingge sitting together, laughing and chatting.

Although Su Yingge's words were harsh, there was no denying he was an exceptionally outstanding man. That enchanting woman—would she also drink with him, play drinking games with him, get drunk with him, and then…

No! He wouldn't allow it!

He abruptly sat up, about to throw off the thin blanket and get out of bed, but then stopped.

What right or position did he have to say "no"? He and she… their only remaining connection had been cruelly severed by her.

Remembering her merciless words that night, he felt pain again.

He had never doubted his right to choose; when he heard those words, he only felt anger and shame.

But after calming down and thinking carefully, even with his heartfelt confession, he had to admit she was right.

He felt he should clear his mind and start anew, but for some reason, whenever he saw her or thought of her, his mind became a complete mess.

He was increasingly confused about his feelings for her, just as he was increasingly unable to understand why he thought of her more often than Jiang Hanyu. Could it be… the magic of desire?

But now, when he thought of her, it seemed to be more than just desire. It was a feeling that was both pleasurable and painful, like drinking alcohol—not particularly delicious, but easily addictive.

He didn't understand, he didn't get it. The only clear thought at this moment was: he had to go to Yiqingju to see if that woman was with Su Yingge…

But… if it was really as he suspected, what could he do?

No matter what, he had to see it to put his mind at ease.

*

In Liyue's room, stools and tables were overturned, a mess. She herself was panting, pinned to the edge of the bed by Su Yingge, their positions intimate, their breaths mingling.

"Tell me, is it a silkworm?" Su Yingge pressed against her, asking fiercely, while a strange feeling stirred within him. This pig demon could actually make him hard; could it be that his long period of abstinence had made him indiscriminate in his desires?

Although her posture was somewhat awkward, Li Yue's expression was anything but. Hearing the question, she twisted her waist and deliberately rubbed against the hard object pressed against her thigh, feigning innocence, and said, "Oh, it's hard! Could it be that the silkworm has spun a cocoon?"

Su Yingge stared at her bright, smiling eyes, suddenly grabbed a pillow from the side and pressed it against her face, yelling, "You're so stupid!" With that, he stormed out the door.

Li Yue pushed the pillow away and sat up, looking at the messy room, she smiled helplessly, and while reaching out to tidy her long hair, which had been pulled into a tangled mess during her "struggle" with him, she thought: This guy actually got hard, could it be that he's been lusting after me for a long time? But then again, his... it really does seem quite large. It

's really strange, when I spied on so many people in the brothel before, there weren't many longer than the middle finger, why are all the beasts I've encountered so impressively long?

A knock sounded at the door.

She collected her thoughts, went to open the door, and saw Huangfu Jue standing outside, his eyes gleaming.

"Didn't I tell you not to come looking for me again?" she frowned.

Seeing her disheveled hair, rumpled clothes, flushed cheeks, and slightly panting breath, Huangfu Jue's heart sank. He shoved the box into her hands and turned to leave.

Li Yue, bewildered, took the box back into the house and opened it. Inside was a pair of high-quality women's underpants, remarkably similar to the ones he had torn in his study last time.

She paused, then couldn't help but laugh.

Huangfu Jue, that guy, was actually kind of cute sometimes.

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