Chapter 624 - 343: Teasing_2
Chapter 624: Chapter 343: Teasing_2
"The second master of the Han family... Han Qiuyu."
A faint sneer appeared at the corner of Liu Zhaonian’s mouth:
"With the Blood Book Qing’Er brought, the Han family has no chance to recover."
"But father... during my investigation, I also found someone in the branch family colluding with the Han family."
Liu Jinghan furrowed his brows:
"How should this matter be dealt with?"
"Since the branches are diseased, they must naturally be trimmed away."
There was not the slightest fluctuation on Liu Zhaonian’s face:
"Otherwise, the entire tree will be implicated."
A hint of reluctance appeared on Liu Jinghan’s face:
"After all... they are still the bloodline of my Liu family..."
There was a trace of gratification in Liu Zhaonian’s eyes, yet he still sighed:
"Jinghan, as the Mansion Master, there are some things you can do and some you cannot do.
"But there are still some things that must be done.
"If you cannot bear small matters, you will disrupt great plans.
"After I pass, the honor and disgrace of the entire Liu Clan of the Celestial Sound Mansion will rest upon you, so you must not act with the mercy of a woman..."
"Yes, father, I understand."
Liu Jinghan bowed, taking in his father’s words.
Liu Zhaonian then said calmly:
"If there were no members of the Liu family colluding with them, how could they so easily frame our Celestial Sound Mansion?
"No matter which fool did such a reckless thing, bringing a wolf into the fold deserves death."
...
...
After a night of rushing, Chu Qing finally returned to his room.
In fact, he was still somewhat unfamiliar with this room... he had only been at the Celestial Sound Mansion for two days.
On the first night he went out busy, and last night he went out again...
He hadn’t had a good night’s sleep here yet.
Just as he was about to change out of his Night Clothes, he heard footsteps at the door.
Chu Qing flicked his sleeve, and the door was opened.
It was Wu Qianhuan who came in.
"You’re back, as expected."
Wu Qianhuan walked up to Chu Qing, casually taking the waistband from his hand, helping him to remove the Night Clothes.
"How are you? Was the Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song effective?"
Chu Qing silently enjoyed Wu Qianhuan’s service while asking.
"It was indeed effective, but it will take time."
Wu Qianhuan opened a bundle, pulled out a Cyan Robe that she particularly liked, and told Chu Qing to spread his arms so she could dress him.
Chu Qing obediently let Wu Qianhuan do as she pleased.
Then he heard her ask:
"How about you? Was everything smooth last night?"
"It went smoothly enough, though I encountered a small surprise and underestimated the strength of the Celestial Evil Cult. Fortunately, my role is to make up for such surprises.
"So everything was within the plan."
Wu Qianhuan took an Ink Jade Waistband and tied it around Chu Qing, who then embraced her gently:
"A great battle is imminent. I’m afraid I won’t have time for you today."
"I have been diligently practicing Martial Arts and refining the Moon-Pointing Profound Skill, not just to become a burden beside you.
"You can go ahead and do what you want. I will protect myself."
Wu Qianhuan said with a smile:
"I won’t do things beyond my ability, and no matter what happens, my own life comes first.
"When you fight and win, and clear away all disturbances."
"Alright."
Chu Qing nodded and released Wu Qianhuan.
She then took the robe hanging on the side and helped Chu Qing put it on.
She adjusted his collar, looked him up and down:
"Actually, I still think red is better... but this outfit suits Han San’s demeanor more."
"Rugged?"
"Yes."
Wu Qianhuan nodded.
Chu Qing approached the table, took out a mask, and applied it to his face in the mirror:
"So, do you prefer the rugged Han San, or the refined third young master?"
"I like Chu Qing."
Wu Qianhuan said quietly.
The girl’s straightforwardness made Chu Qing pause, and when he turned around, he saw her gazing at him, her eyes filled with undisguised affection.
Chu Qing exhaled softly:
"Don’t always test my willpower. You know it’s not very strong..."
Wu Qianhuan chuckled, snuggling up to him:
"I just like seeing you flustered yet unable to act."
"... You’re getting braver, daring to say anything!?"
Chu Qing feigned anger and simply lifted her up into his arms.
Heading directly to the bed.
Wu Qianhuan wrapped her arms around Chu Qing’s neck, grinning like a little fox:
"With the battle imminent, I don’t believe you’d act recklessly now."
As she spoke, she playfully tickled Chu Qing’s ear with her finger.
Chu Qing turned his head to trap her mischievous hand:
"If I were an emperor, you’d surely be a Demon Consort who ruins the state!"
"Why not a Demon Queen? Does this mean you plan to marry another empress, to suppress me?"
Wu Qianhuan tightened her grip on Chu Qing, and they were close enough to hear each other’s breathing. She reached for Chu Qing’s face and removed the mask he had just put on.
The situation grew increasingly dangerous. Given Chu Qing’s notoriously weak willpower, he tilted his head and kissed her, silencing the ’murmur’ she started, and the rest of her words were swallowed in the kiss.
In a moment of passion, as Chu Qing was about to lower the bed curtain,
they heard Liu Qingyan’s voice from outside:
"Qianhuan, I came to find you.
"Little Tenderness, come greet me."
Chu Qing’s temple throbbed, looking at the already passionate Wu Qianhuan beneath him, who instantly revived at the sound, trying her best to sit up.
He sighed:
"You know what I want to do right now?"
Wu Qianhuan licked her lips, feeling a bit of a sting, glared at Chu Qing for being too forceful.
But she still gently reassured him:
"Later... when we have time, I’ll seduce you again."
"That’s not what I’m thinking."
Chu Qing replied seriously:
"I want to find an opportunity to put a sack over Liu Qingyan’s head and give her a good beating."
"Fine, count me in."
They both laughed, feeling angry yet unable to truly be enraged.
At this moment, though they were mutually attracted and willing to take the next step, they held some reservations.
Whenever it seemed like the right moment, they were interrupted.
It always felt like something was slightly off.
Chu Qing stood up, adjusted his clothes, and reapplied the mask.
Wu Qianhuan rubbed her cheeks in the mirror, noting the lingering blush, feeling shy...
She wanted to wait before leaving, but Little Tenderness was already out, and they were planning to come to her room to find her.
With Chu Qing’s return, Liu Qingyan would likely know... if they couldn’t find her in her room, they’d block her here.
That would be even more awkward.
So instead of that, she decided to reveal herself.
She came right up to the door and pushed it open:
"I’m here."
"I’ve been calling for ages with no response."
Liu Qingyan said, then paused, noting Wu Qianhuan’s face and the silent Chu Qing, standing with a slight frown behind her.
After a moment of silence, Liu Qingyan softly asked:
"Was I not supposed to come now?"
Little Tenderness was visibly puzzled:
"Why not?
"So, when is the right time?"
"..."
Liu Qingyan was a bit stuck by Little Tenderness’s question.
She whispered to her:
"They were having a private moment... we shouldn’t have disturbed them."
"Ah?"
Little Tenderness was quite surprised, casting her gaze at Chu Qing and Wu Qianhuan, seemingly looking for evidence.
Wu Qianhuan’s face turned even redder, and she heard Chu Qing clear his throat:
"Stop whispering outside, come in and have some tea."
These words interrupted Little Tenderness’s investigation, leaving Liu Qingyan feeling embarrassed as she shuffled inside.
Chu Qing glanced at her:
"Where’s Su Ningzhen? Why didn’t she come?"