Xiao Wanqing rinsed her mouth desperately, but she could never wash away his lingering scent.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hao was living a carefree life in another courtyard, surrounded by various women who accompanied him for feasting and singing. Xiao Wanqing gritted her teeth in anger; he was eating, drinking, and sleeping with them, all while spending her money on these women!
That scoundrel! Indulging himself to the point of ruin!
She had to get rid of him!
Taking advantage of his drunken state, she planned to toss him into a graveyard!
Xiao Wanqing had specially allowed all sorts of beautiful courtesans to accompany him for drinks, convinced that he wouldn’t be able to hold his liquor after so many cups! She downed her drink in one go, feeling a headache coming on. Why should he be out there reveling while she had to drown her sorrows alone? It was infuriating!
Not only did she want to throw him out, but she also wanted to strip him bare so that he would have nowhere to escape!
Thinking about it made her feel much better. After drinking some more, the night deepened, but Jiang Hao’s revelry showed no signs of stopping.
Unable to sit still any longer, Xiao Wanqing drunkenly stumbled over, burst through the door, and shooed away the heavily made-up women.
The room fell silent. Jiang Hao lay on the edge of the bed, most of his clothes already discarded. Xiao Wanqing gasped repeatedly, “You lecher! I knew you wouldn’t miss this opportunity!”
He had even taken off his clothes! If she hadn’t come in, what would he have done alone with so many women...
Xiao Wanqing felt her face grow hotter. Was it the alcohol?
Jiang Hao opened his eyes slightly and noticed that she was the only one left in the room. He sat up straight and moved to the table.
Not wanting to be too close to him, Xiao Wanqing shifted aside while contemplating how to get him drunk and throw him out. Just as she settled down, Jiang Hao reached out with his long arm and pulled her into his embrace.
“Jiang Hao, you…” Xiao Wanqing pounded on him in frustration, and Jiang Hao caught her flailing hands.
“Did you send all this?” Jiang Hao glanced at the dishes on the table.
Xiao Wanqing, confused, nodded slightly.
Jiang Hao sighed deeply. “I almost got devoured by that group of women.” These dishes were all meant to enhance vitality; it was clear she intended to send him straight into the jaws of those ravenous women.
“Did you eat any?” What did he mean? Xiao Wanqing felt a bit dazed.
She noticed his body growing hotter.
“Wanqing, I don’t need to take supplements to make you feel happy,” he said.
… Xiao Wanqing was stunned.
His hands were wandering!
Xiao Wanqing pushed him away with all her might. “You must be misunderstanding… My happiness has nothing to do with you…”
Jiang Hao restrained her restless hands. “Since your supplements have arrived and I’ve eaten some, I can’t let them go to waste!”
Especially today, she looked exceptionally beautiful, her gaze dreamy as if she were tempting him.
He had remained calm in front of dozens of stunning beauties before, even pretending to be drunk to escape. Yet now, facing her, he felt completely overwhelmed.
“Well… it’s just a misunderstanding…” What supplements? How was she supposed to know what these things were? They were all what those women wanted!
Jiang Hao's consciousness gradually blurred as he leaned towards her. "… Wanqing, I need you."
"Don't say such vulgar things!" Xiao Wanqing struggled. "I'll help you find another woman…"
Jiang Hao's eyes were hazy as he gazed at her, his hot hand touching her cool cheek. Xiao Wanqing held her breath in shock as a wicked smile suddenly appeared on his lips, causing her heart to race and forget to breathe.
"Wanqing, you deliberately drove them away. Do you have intentions towards me? Do you want to possess me all to yourself?"
You're overthinking it… Xiao Wanqing wanted to cry out for help, but his lips silenced her, and the passionate kiss left her dizzy with desire.
"A little intention is fine; I allow you to have designs on me." He suddenly said this, and before Xiao Wanqing could fully comprehend his words, Jiang Hao had pinned her down with his body, his hands moving to remove her clothing.
As her garments fell away, a chill enveloped her, and she shivered slightly. His heated body pressed against hers immediately.
Xiao Wanqing mustered the last bit of clarity. "Jiang Hao… if you dare touch me… you'll regret it!"
"Wanqing, you surely don't know how much I've longed to touch you since the first moment I saw you…" Jiang Hao didn't want to hurt her; his movements were exceptionally gentle as his fingertips glided slowly over her fair and smooth skin.
Xiao Wanqing trembled slightly, her gaze becoming hazy and intoxicated by the boundless desire surrounding them. She could vaguely hear his soft laughter beside her ear. "Wanqing, be my princess."
It truly echoed the saying, "Those who commit many wrongs will meet their own demise." Having done too many bad deeds, retribution was finally upon him.
By the time Xiao Wanqing realized this, it was already too late. The only thing she could do now was escape… Though this act felt somewhat cowardly, she truly did not want to see Jiang Hao's smug face again!
Thus, she ungratefully left everyone else behind in the other courtyard to keep Jiang Hao occupied while she stealthily returned to the palace. Perhaps seeing Gu Qinian would soothe her wounded heart!
Xiao Wanqing reflected deeply; she regretted being so blind and attracting such a huge troublemaker who ended up taking advantage of her… When the emperor scolded her, Xiao Wanqing unusually accepted the reprimand obediently.
"Princess, what exactly happened to you this time?" the concerned maid Hua Ying asked, having worried incessantly since Xiao Wanqing left the palace without her.
Xiao Wanqing, feeling guilty, quickly straightened up and pretended to be calm. "I'm perfectly fine..."
"Don't lie to me, Princess!" Hua Ying, used to being spoiled by her, momentarily disregarded their master-servant hierarchy. "You used to think about meeting Master Gu every day. It's been several days since you returned to the palace, yet there's been no news at all!"
"I..." She had completely forgotten! After returning to the palace, she had been consumed with grief over her lost reputation, cursing Jiang Hao daily and had not thought of Gu Qinian at all!
Xiao Wanqing stood up excitedly. "I'll go find him right now!" Gu Qinian, with his heroic demeanor and noble character, was the one she truly admired. As a military general, he was devoid of any vulgarity! She had fallen for him at first sight!
But he was completely unaware of her feelings...
Forget about Jiang Hao! That kind of scoundrel wasn't worth her concern—lecherous and shameless!
What she should be thinking about was Gu Qinian!
Xiao Wanqing instructed Hua Ying to arrange a meeting with Gu Qinian behind the garden's rockery. She examined her reflection in the lake's surface, pondering what she would say to him, completely oblivious to the fact that someone had been watching her from the shadows all along.
As Gu Qinian's footsteps approached, Xiao Wanqing felt her heart race. She excitedly stepped forward, ready to greet him. "Gu—"
Suddenly, a figure flashed behind Gu Qinian, and a fierce gust of wind swept down as a powerful hand struck him. He collapsed instantly.
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