"Good." Jiang Chen silently packed up the plates that Qian Renxue had left behind and took them back for Xiao Ying to wash.
"Anything else?" Qian Renxue glanced sideways at Jiang Chen, her red, moist little mouth glistening with oil.
Jiang Chen sat down and took out a large pile of bottles and jars from his soul tool, stacking them on the table.
"Xue'er, these pills are what Teacher asked me to bring to you."
Qian Renxue did not look at the pills. Instead, she looked at Jiang Chen, her red lips slightly parting: "Why are you calling me Xue'er? Not calling me sister anymore?"
She had always been a decisive person who acted swiftly and ruthlessly, disliking any procrastination. Now that Xiao Ying was not around, she planned to ask some things clearly.
Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment. He had not expected Qian Renxue to be so direct; he was not prepared at all.
But the more critical the moment, the less he could back down.
The smile on his face disappeared as he looked at Qian Renxue seriously and said, "Because I don't want you to be my sister."
"Then what do you want me to be?"
"To be my wife." Jiang Chen said straightforwardly.
Qian Renxue stared at Jiang Chen with bright eyes, seeing that his expression was serious and his emotions deep.
She pushed the pills on the table toward Jiang Chen. "You keep these pills. As my guard, you will have more chances to take action than I in the future, so you'll need them more."
Jiang Chen did not take the pills and continued looking at Qian Renxue. "Then are you willing?"
Qian Renxue sighed, "I don't have those kinds of feelings for you."
"Feelings can be slowly cultivated later."
"Then let's talk about it later."
Jiang Chen's eyes brightened. Qian Renxue's words meant she was not rejecting his pursuit.
Whether feelings could be cultivated or not would depend on him.
The corners of Jiang Chen's mouth curled up as he dropped another bombshell: "Your mother and grandfather both told me that they hope we can be together."
"Really?"
"Really. If you don't believe it, you can write a letter and ask them."
Qian Renxue nodded, her expression calm as she said, "I understand."
She stood up and said, "I need to cultivate. You should go back. Come early tomorrow."
Jiang Chen felt somewhat depressed. Even after saying all this, Qian Renxue still had not given him a definite answer.
But he also understood the principle that one cannot eat hot tofu in a hurry, so he immediately bid farewell and left.
After Jiang Chen left, the corners of Qian Renxue's mouth lifted slightly.
"This little slicker actually dares to have ideas about me. He really has a lot of courage driven by lust."
...
Back at the small courtyard, he took a bath and cultivated.
Late at night, he once again heard Xiao Ying's uncontrollable voice.
In the early morning, he woke Xiao Ying up and taught her how to make breakfast.
Afterward, the two of them carried the breakfast and headed to the palace.
Qian Renxue had already gotten up. By the time Jiang Chen and Xiao Ying arrived, she had finished the morning court session and returned from paying respects to the Empress.
Qian Renxue closed the door, glanced at Jiang Chen, then walked into the bathroom. When she came out, she had already returned to her appearance as Qian Renxue.
She shook her hair and couldn't help but complain, "The feeling of being bound is really uncomfortable."
Jiang Chen swept a glance over her and nodded in strong agreement, "With such a good figure like yours, it's really hard for you not to let people notice."
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen, lowered her head to drink a cup of tea, and said, "You two eat breakfast. I've already eaten."
She then added, "In the future, just bring some supper at night."
After eating breakfast, the three of them quietly waited.
Xiao Ying finally couldn't hold back and asked about this time's plan again.
Jiang Chen described it once, omitting his true relationship with Dugu Yan.
Qian Renxue took out melon seeds, peanuts, and small snacks from her soul tool.
"These tributes taste pretty good. You two try them."
"Has it started?" Qian Renxue asked.
"Don't worry, Xue Beng has just arrived at the Prince's Mansion. Relax, I will explain everything to you throughout."
...
Dugu Bo's home.
Dugu Bo combed his hair neatly, straightened his clothes, and prepared to go to the Prince's Mansion to see Xue Xing.
"Grandpa." Dugu Yan bounced over from the side, hugging Dugu Bo's arm coquettishly.
Her emerald-green skirt tightly wrapped around her voluptuous body. Paired with her eyes and hair color, even though her face was not peerlessly beautiful, it could instantly attract others' attention, making it hard to look away.
She was very good at dressing up, maximizing her seductive temperament while still exuding a youthful and lively girl's charm.
"Grandpa, I want to go to the Prince's Mansion to take a look too."
"You little girl, weren't you always very annoyed about going there before, saying it wasn't fun?" Dugu Bo dotingly stroked Dugu Yan's hair.
"I suddenly feel like going to the Prince's Mansion for a stroll today. Is that okay?" She shook Dugu Bo coquettishly.
"Okay, okay, but we have to come back by noon. I still need to cultivate in the afternoon."
"Grandpa, are you about to break through?"
"Almost."
...
Prince's Mansion, at the center of the lake, in the pavilion.
The two sat beside the stone table.
Looking at Xue Beng's two big dark circles and his listless spirit, Xue Xing felt anger rising in his chest.
Xue Beng had been fine when he was at the Royal Academy before, but after taking more than a month of summer vacation, he had turned himself into this state.
"How is the book I gave you coming along?" Xue Xing's tone was stern.
Xue Beng shrank his neck slightly and replied, "I… I read it."
"Then I'll test you."
...
"Scoundrel! Did you even read it or not?" Xue Xing almost wanted to strangle this nephew of his.
"I read it… But I didn't remember." Xue Beng looked at Xue Xing's angry appearance and had almost turned into a shrinking turtle.
"I'm so angry! Our imperial family has never had such a stupid waste like you!"
Xue Xing was truly furious to the point of going crazy. Among the many princes, heirs, and princesses of the imperial family, none was as stupid as Xue Beng.
Ever since he had become addicted to women, this nephew had disappointed him more and more.
He let out a long sigh: "If you continue like this, I will have to give up on you."
Upon hearing this, Xue Beng's expression changed. His body immediately sat up straight as he said seriously, "Uncle, I have already started working hard recently."
At this moment, Xue Xing's eyes glanced aside and saw Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan walking over from the opposite lakeside.
"I originally wanted you to make a good impression in front of Dugu Bo, but now I have no hope. However, if you can win over his granddaughter, I will still support you."
Xue Beng also saw the two people approaching from afar, especially when he saw Dugu Yan, his eyes almost emitted a green light.
Wild, seductive, arrogant, every one of Dugu Yan's traits stimulated Xue Beng's desire to conquer.
"Uncle, I will work hard."
But he knew that winning over Dugu Yan was not that easy.
Back at the academy, he had once pursued Dugu Yan but was defeated by his love rival Yu Tianheng.
At that time, Yu Tianheng had also severely humiliated him, which he still held a grudge over to this day.
If it weren't for the other party's identity in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he would have taken revenge long ago.
"If I can get Dugu Yan into my bed, it will definitely piss off that kid Yu Tianheng to death."
Imagining Dugu Yan snuggling in his arms while Yu Tianheng raged furiously, Xue Beng felt incredibly satisfied.
Although it had not been realized yet, it did not stop him from fantasizing.
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