.Considering how good it felt, Yun Qianyue knew it couldn't be fake—she wouldn't have passed her appraisal on ancient artifacts and jewelry if she hadn’t known. Without further hesitation, she tucked...Chapter 81: Consuming the Demolished into the Abdomen

The old general Feng passed away just before the Emperor's fifty-fifth birthday, a time of great sorrow and joy coinciding. To avoid offending the Emperor’s happiness, the funeral procession for the late General Feng could not be delayed and was hastily arranged. On the second day after his death, the emperor personally paid homage along with all officials; immediately following this ceremony was the burial. From the time of death to completing the burial rites, it took only two days.

Although Yun Xianghe had been betrothed to the Third Young Master of Prince Xiaoqin's Mansion, as a concubine who had never entered through a wedding sedan chair, she did not count as part of the Prince's household. Moreover, because she had caused a scene and attempted suicide at the gates of the mansion over an annulment, her funeral was still considered that of someone unmarried, naturally handled by the Yun王府 rather than the Xiaoqin residence. Furthermore, due to the proximity of the old general’s funeral and the Emperor's birthday, despite Feng侍妾 being given the burial rites of a secondary consort and Yun Xianghe those of a principal daughter, they were not celebrated in grand style. After quietly arranging two days at home, following the burial of General Feng, their coffins were hastily removed from the mansion to be buried beside the Yun family mausoleum.

Even though Yun Xiang and Feng侍妾 were hastily buried, because of this action, Cloud Shallow Moon gained a good reputation among the common folk in the capital. After all, everyone had heard rumors about how poorly they treated Cloud Shallow Moon. Now, by not holding grudges and elevating their status for burial as stepmother and stepsister, she earned the praise of being compassionate and righteous.

When Ling Lian and Yi Xue told Yun Shallow Moon these private discussions among the common folk, she smiled lightly. She didn't care much about her reputation; it was just that in death everything could be buried with them. However, ancient people valued reputation and status highly, which were not major concerns for her but significant to the era's people.

On the second day after Feng侍妾 and Yun Xianghe were laid to rest, an elderly woman from the late General Feng’s household personally sent an invitation to Yun Shallow Moon to visit their estate to watch a play. This custom of performing songs for the deceased was prevalent in this era.

Yun Shallow Moon naturally understood the purpose behind sending the invitation; although it claimed to be about watching a play, it actually thanked her for not holding grudges and providing a proper burial for Feng侍妾 and Yun Xianghe, indirectly acknowledging her kindness. A deeper meaning was that they remembered this favor.

Yun Shallow Moon sent Ling Lian personally to decline the invitation. Although she did not attend the play, both sides acknowledged each other's intentions.

The next few days in the capital were peaceful and uneventful.

Rong Jing prepared for everything related to the envoys entering the capital during the day and came to Yun Shallow Moon’s residence at night for dinner. After eating, Yun Shallow Moon taught him several ethnic languages before he left her house as evening fell; he did not stay overnight.

During the day, Yun Shallow Moon spent time in Yun Shallow Moon's residence reading or going through reports from Hong Pavilion and Feng Pavilion, or simply relaxing under a vine chair in the courtyard to rest. Her days were peaceful and comfortable.

The flute music at night never played again.

Time passed swiftly, and it was now the day before the old emperor's fifty-fifth birthday celebration.

This day saw clear skies and bright sunshine. After breakfast, seeing that Yun Shallow Moon had no plans as usual, Ling Lian hesitated for a moment and softly asked, "Miss, there are rumors today that the National Teacher of Southern Liang has entered the capital. Would you like to go see"

"Isn't tomorrow the old emperor's birthday Haven't all envoys already arrived in the capital Who hasn’t come yet" Yun Shallow Moon raised an eyebrow.

"Miss, haven’t you asked Young Master Jing about it Envoys from small countries came two days ago. But this National Teacher of Southern Liang was delayed along the way for some reason and arrived a day late with Prince Wei’s accompaniment today." Ling Lian saw Yun Shallow Moon didn't speak up immediately, paused, then continued, "The Southern Liang National Teacher is highly respected; now that he's coming to town, everyone in the capital has gone out to see him. Today must be very lively around here."

"Is it" Yun Shallow Moon smiled, looking at Ling Lian and asked, "Are you planning to go take a look"

"I'm quite curious!" Ling Lian spoke frankly, somewhat embarrassedly adding, "But Miss has been cooped up in Yun Shallow Moon's residence for days now. Maybe it’s time for some fresh air Moreover, after the Emperor turns fifty-five tomorrow, we might not have such leisure."

"You make a good point!" Yun Shallow Moon stood up and said, "Alright then, call Yi Xue over; let’s go see! They say this National Teacher is elusive. I want to see how he hides from view."

Ling Lian nodded and called out to Yi Xue, who responded immediately. The trio left Yun Shallow Moon's residence.

At the gates of Cloud Manor, they ordered the guards to prepare a carriage; upon mounting their vehicle, they departed from Cloud Manor.

"Miss, tomorrow is the Emperor’s birthday and you haven’t prepared any gifts for him yet. Don't forget. Should we go shopping today" Ling Lian just sat in the carriage when she recalled the old emperor's birthday presents and asked Yun Shallow Moon.

"Tonight, you will have Yun Li prepare a barrel of ginger. I will give that barrel of ginger to the old emperor tomorrow," said Yun Qianyue.

"A barrel of ginger" Ling Lian widened her eyes in surprise.

I Xue also did the same, "Miss, you want to give a barrel of ginger as a gift to His Majesty This... "

"Unify the realm!" Yun Qianyue looked at both of them and said with a smile, "Arrange the ginger into peaks. Wouldn't that be a barrel full of the realm The emperor yearns for an eternal empire. Don’t you think this is a good gift"

The two were stunned for a moment before they burst out laughing simultaneously. After Ling Lian finished laughing, she looked at Yun Qianyue and said, "Miss, where did you come up with such an idea If it’s presented to the emperor in the Golden Hall, he’ll surely be bewildered."

"I didn’t think of this!" Yun Qianyue smiled and shook her head.

"Could it have been Prince Jing" I Xue asked.

"Not him either!" Yun Qianyue shook her head again. Seeing the confusion on their faces, she explained, "A person called Liu Luo-guo once used this method before. The emperor even gave him a yellow robe."

"Liu Luo-guo" The two were stunned and searched for the name in their minds but to no avail; they had no idea who he was.

Yun Qianyue smiled but did not say anything more. This world was completely different from that one. While there might be some similarities due to overlapping timelines, they were few and far between. Naturally, they wouldn’t know about Liu Luo-guo.

The two saw that Yun Qianyue wasn’t going to explain further and thus didn’t ask any more questions. They assumed her knowledge was vast compared to theirs, so it wasn't surprising.

Yun Qianyue’s carriage passed through the streets as usual, attracting attention. Pedestrians knew who she was and made way for her.

"Miss, where should we go There are too many people on the street," I Xue lifted the curtain slightly to look outside. The streets were already packed with people although it wasn’t even mid-morning yet. She thought that Miss wouldn’t want to be squeezed in the crowds.

“Let’s go to Drunken Fragrance Pavilion! Room T-1 has an excellent view,” Yun Qianyue also looked out through the gap I Xue had created in the curtain. She thought about how the Southern Liang Nation’s state master truly lived up to his reputation, not being inferior to Venerable Lingyin. However, she never showed interest in monks or masters of that ilk so didn’t pay much attention and thus knew little.

I Xue nodded and told the carriage driver outside to drive them to Drunken Fragrance Pavilion.

Shortly after, their carriage stopped at the entrance of Drunken Fragrance Pavilion. Ling Lian and I Xue got off first, followed by Yun Qianyue who gracefully jumped down from her carriage.

The entrance was filled with dozens of luxurious carriages, including those belonging to the Crown Prince's Residence and Chancellor’s Manor. Her eyes flickered as she saw them but continued inside.

Today, Drunken Fragrance Pavilion was packed. All tables in the ground floor were occupied. Yun Qianyue looked at the pavilion owner who happened to be looking her way too. Seeing it was her, he hurriedly came out from behind the counter, greeted her and then stretched his neck to look outside.

Yun Qianyue smiled faintly, "Rong Jing isn’t here! No need to look!"

The owner immediately withdrew his gaze and blushed as he said in a low respectful voice, “Master, please go upstairs. Room T-1 has been reserved for you!”

Yun Qianyue nodded and headed up the stairs. Seeing the owner following her, she waved him off. "Go about your business! I’ll go up by myself. No need to bring food; just get some tea and fruits."

"Yes!" The owner stopped in his tracks as he replied promptly.

Yun Qianyue ascended the stairs, with Ling Lian and Yi Xue following behind her.

The people on the first floor stopped talking the moment Yun Qianyue entered. Their gazes followed her until she disappeared upstairs; some hadn’t yet returned their gaze while others were already whispering to each other. Miss Yun and Prince Jing’s mutual promise of eternal love during the Begging for Skills Festival and their petition for royal marriage permission had long been known throughout the realm, always a topic among civilians. These days, due to a series of events, it had faded in everyone's minds, but now that Yun Qianyue appeared again, people brought up old matters once more.

Although the voices downstairs were low, Yun Qianyue’s sharp hearing picked them up anyway. She smiled faintly, thinking to herself that even if Rong Jing couldn’t marry her in this lifetime, she wouldn’t be able to marry him either, and their relationship had left an indelible mark on everyone's hearts. Moreover, marriage was inevitable; it was just a matter of time, something she firmly believed.

Arriving at the third floor, as she passed Room Number 2 Tianzi, she heard familiar voices from inside the room交談。Yun Qianyue glanced over and continued walking forward。

At this moment, the door of Room Number 2 Tianzi opened from the inside. Qin Yuning’s gentle voice sounded, "Sister Moon!"

Yun Qianyue stopped her steps, turned around to look at Qin Yuning, and smiled faintly, "It's Miss Qin!"

"Is Sister Moon also here today to watch the Southern Liang Imperial Tutor’s entry into the capital" Qin Yuning looked at Yun Qianyue without minding her distant greeting, smiling as she asked.

"Yes! Is Miss Qin too" Yun Qianyue retorted.

"Originally, I was serving Lady Grandmother in the palace. Prince Duan entered the palace to pay his respects and said that today would be very lively, so Lady Grandmother allowed me out for some fun." With Qin Yuning's words, she looked at Yun Qianyue, "Is Sister Moon alone Is not Prince Jing with you"

"He is handling the matter of receiving envoys in accordance with imperial decree. He should be outside the city now picking someone up," Yun Qianyue mentioned Rong Jing's name with a calm expression.

"Yes! Prince Jing has been busy with this for some time. I was so happy to see Sister Moon that I forgot about the reception of envoys." Qin Yuning smiled apologetically and asked, "Is Sister Moon going to Room Number 1 Tianzi"

"Yes!" Yun Qianyue nodded.

"I knew it! It turns out that Room Number 1 Tianzi has been reserved by Sister Moon all along. It was said that someone had occupied the room, and now I know who it is—Sister Moon," Qin Yuning glanced at Room Number 1 Tianzi with a smile.

Yun Qianyue neither affirmed nor denied it. She wanted to tell her that the whole Drunken Fragrance Building was hers! What's so strange about reserving just one room

"Sister Moon has changed your maids These two servants seem sharp." Qin Yuning, seeing Yun Qianyue didn’t answer, thought she had agreed and looked at Ling Lian and Yi Xue standing behind her.

"Yes. The girl Cai蓮’s grandmother is having an 80th birthday celebration; out of sympathy for them being a pair, I gave her money to go back home," Yun Qianyue mentioned Cailian offhandedly, "That girl really talks too much and annoys me, so I’ve wanted to replace her early on but couldn’t find someone suitable. Now that she’s gone and her grandmother is celebrating her birthday, it finally gives me peace."

"Cai蓮 looks like a filial child! However, servants who are disobedient and talk too much are the worst. Sister Moon indeed should have replaced her long ago," Qin Yuning covered her mouth with her hand and smiled to Yun Qianyue, "Since you’re alone today and it’s still early in the day, the Southern Liang Imperial Tutor probably won’t enter until later; you might get bored on your own. Prince Duan is also at Room Number 2 Tianzi now. Why don’t you join us At least you’ll have some company."

"No need! Who said I’m alone These two servants are people too," Yun Qianyue refused with a calm expression, "Miss Qin should know that I dislike certain people. It’s best not to affect my mood for no reason." She glanced behind Qin Yuning and walked into Room Number 1 Tianzi.

The smile on Qin Yuning's face froze slightly but quickly returned when she saw her standing behind Yun Qianyue, "I forgot you don’t like Prince Duan. Good! With two servants to entertain you, it won't be boring."

Yun Qianyue didn’t respond and walked into Room Number 1 Tianzi after pushing the door open; Ling Lian and Yi Xue looked at Qin Yuning once before entering too. After they entered, the door of Room Number 1 Tianzi was tightly closed from inside.

Qin Yuning’s smiling face turned cold when the door shut, her lips twitching into a silent sneer.

In this moment, Ye Tiansheng walked out of his room and stood behind Qin Yuning. He saw her look at Room Number 1 Tianzi with contempt and said softly without showing any emotion, "Sister Moon is just like that; if she’s unhappy, no one can appease her. Why bother to seek warmth where there's frost You are now the designated Crown Princess, higher in status than her, so you don’t need to curry favor with her."

Qin Yuning's mocking sneer vanished instantly, and she turned back with slightly red eyes, whispering to Ye Tianqiong: "I did this for you. You used to detest Moon Sister, but now everyone from the Jing Crown Prince to the Seventh Prince and even Yan Xiaorong is delighted at her happiness, which I fear might harm you. Now that the Seventh Prince has returned to the capital, haven't you felt any threats If you have, how could I possibly fulfill my role as the Empress Consort"

"I'm not afraid of status threats, but I worry that you're thinking about other men when you should be with me!" Ye Tianqiong looked at Qin Yuning with profound phoenix eyes. "We are now bound together. You must remember this and never forget."

Qin Yuning's body stiffened, but after a moment, she glared at Ye Tianqiong; her red-rimmed eyes brimming with tears as they overflowed. "If you don't trust me, why did you request the Emperor’s permission for our marriage Although I had feelings for others before, now I am clear about who I am."

"It's good that you're aware!" Ye Tianqiong smiled gently and reached out to wipe away her tears. He then took her hand and led her towards the room. "They say women are made of water, but only now do I believe it! Your eyes really do produce a lot of tears."

"Moon Sister isn't made of water, yet she never cries," Qin Yuning looked at Ye Tianqiong.

Ye Tianqiong's expression darkened. "She’s just special."

"You want me to be in your heart, but I know that... you’re not..." Today, Qin Yuning was inexplicably irritable and unlike her usual docile self; her tone sharp as she spoke, only realizing afterward it didn't fit her character, so quickly swallowed the rest of her words.

Ye Tianqiong suddenly turned to look at Qin Yuning with a direct gaze.

Qin Yuning lowered her head and suppressed her irritation. In a soft voice she said: "I don’t mean any harm, it’s just... uh..." She was cut off mid-sentence as Ye Tianqiong suddenly lifted her chin, leaning in to kiss her. Startled, Qin Yuning stared at him with wide eyes; ready to strike but remembered her concealed martial arts skills and hesitated.

Satisfied by Qin Yuning's expression, Ye Tianqiong tightened his grip around her waist with one arm while the other hand delved into her robe. As a crown prince, he had numerous consorts and mistresses, well versed in such matters, far more experienced than Qin Yuning’s innocence. He soon pressed her down onto the large bed. Her skirt was loosened, exposing her fair skin under her lavish garments; his rough hands mercilessly roamed over her body, leaving red marks within moments.

How could Qin Yuning have encountered such a situation before Whether in the past or after their imperial marriage decree, Ye Tianqiong had always treated her with propriety and decorum befitting his status. Today’s sudden change was unexpected and alarming, leaving her unable to use martial arts for defense other than pushing him away desperately.

But even as she struggled against him, no matter how hard she pushed, he remained immovable like a mountain, forcing her to flail helplessly until Ye Tianqiong suddenly paused. Looking at her with his cold eyes but without any lust in them, only deep pools of darkness: "You don’t want this"

Qin Yuning’s body trembled as she looked up at him, tears welling in her beautiful eyes, appearing fragile and vulnerable. Shaking slightly, she replied: “I...”

"As my fiancée, you are now beneath me. Are these actions telling me that you don’t want this" Ye Tianqiong asked icily.

In that moment, Qin Yuning suddenly felt fear. She had always thought of him as an empty title holder but seeing his cold expression today made her realize why he could sit on the throne for twenty years: He wasn't a paper tiger. Despite Emperor’s disapproval, many wanted to see him fall from grace. Yet apart from recent incidents involving the Crown Prince and his concubine's death, he had committed no major mistakes—showing that he was immensely calculating, not easily outwitted. Although defeated by an even more complex Seventh Prince today, it was sufficient for dealing with a weak woman like her who couldn't reveal her martial arts.

"What No words Are you still thinking about Rong Jing" Ye Tianqiong suddenly grabbed Qin Yuning’s chin and pulled at her inner clothing. A sharp tearing sound echoed in the room.

Qin Yuning shrank back, her face turning pale with shame and fear as she looked up at him. "Crown Prince, I didn’t... I just think you care more about Yun Qianyue... As your fiancée, naturally I don't want..."

"So you’re jealous because of Yun Qianyue—not Rong Jing" Ye Tianqiong raised an eyebrow.

Qin Yuning nodded silently through her clenched lips.

"Then it means you're not unwilling" Ye Tianqiong looked down at Qin Yuning who was now completely exposed. Although young, she had a great body form better than any woman in his mansion. Her delicate appearance aroused him despite his lack of initial desire; his large hand roamed over her figure.

Ye Tianqiong’s hands were hot while Qin Yuning felt icy cold to the core as she stared at him, unsure how to respond.

"No words mean you agree!" Ye Tianqiong suddenly undid his own belt and slid off his robe, covering her body.

"Prince Taizi, I... I haven't yet reached my coming-of-age ceremony..." Qin Yucing struggled to utter the words.

"Didn't your menstrual period start already That's fine!" Night Tianqiong looked at Qin Yucing trembling beneath her and suddenly felt a surge of heat rise in his heart, an inexplicable excitement. Especially when he thought about Yun Qianyue in room number one, he felt as if there was a fire burning inside him.

Qin Yucing was about to speak again when he had already covered her mouth.

She felt unprecedentedly humiliated; she never imagined that Night Tianqiong would turn into a hungry wolf pouncing on her. She regretted letting her emotions be disturbed by seeing Yun Qianyue and not being able to suppress the jealousy in her heart, which provoked Night Tianqiong's transformation. Now she was helpless.

Her father had warned her not to reveal her martial arts skills, but now regarding her purity, if it were defiled by Night Tianqiong... what would be left of her future Moreover, the man in snowy white robes and clouds high above, whom she always yearned for, would this life never give her another chance She suddenly clenched her fist and swung back at Night Tianqiong.

At this moment, Night Tianqiong was overwhelmed by desire, wanting to make the woman beneath him submit. He seemed not to have noticed a hand that had slipped out of his control and was about to strike him.

Just as Qin Yucing's palm was an inch away from Night Tianqiong’s back, the door suddenly opened from outside, startling Night Tianqiong who immediately turned around. Qin Yucing was also startled, her hand paused mid-air.

"Prince Imperial and Miss Qin are so intimately engaged, today I truly got to see some rare scenes!" Night Qingran first looked stunned, then he suddenly burst into laughter as he saw the naked couple, "Brother Prince is indeed blessed; this is Heavenly Saint's top beauty!"

Qin Yucing's stiff hand immediately lowered, her small face pale and she shrank into Night Tianqiong’s embrace.

Nostrils flaring with anger, Night Tianqiong quickly pulled a blanket over them both. Looking at the door he shouted angrily, "Night Qingran, how did you get here"

"I'm truly sorry for disturbing Prince Imperial! I was looking for Yun Qianyue and mistakenly entered the wrong room. You two continue." Night Qingran turned to leave but stopped by the door and whispered something in Night Tianqiong's ear with Secret Transmission Technique before he left, closing the door behind him.

Seeing this, Night Tianqiong’s face paled instantly, his body stiffening.

Qin Yucing suddenly began to sob. She did not expect that Night Tianqiong would suddenly have desires for her nor anticipated Night Qingran's sudden appearance. If news of this were spread around, she wouldn’t be able to live with the shame.

Night Tianqiong stared at the door for a long while as he seemed to process what Night Qingran said. When he heard Qin Yucing sobbing softly now, his gaze turned towards her. Seeing that she was hiding under the blanket and not looking at him, his phoenix eyes narrowed dangerously. Throughout this whole time, there had been no sign of any martial arts prowess in her, but despite being a young demon king who never told lies from childhood to adulthood, if what Night Qingran said were true, then only one possibility remained: this woman's skill was higher than his or well concealed. Initially he wouldn’t believe it, but ever since the day Yun Qianyue brought him out of Cloud Manor using Lightness Skill and with such profound cultivation that her agility seemed divine, if Qin Yucing had similar skills, he would no longer doubt.

"Stop crying! Let's continue!" Night Tianqiong suddenly pulled back the blanket to cover Qin Yucing once more.

Qin Yucing was startled and looked at Night Tianqiong in horror.

"What we are doing is inevitable, so why not continue now that it’s been seen by the young demon king Even if we do nothing, he will tell others anyway." Night Tianqiong wiped away his dark emotions with a gentle smile for Qin Yucing, "I always knew you were beautiful, Heavenly Saint's top beauty, but I didn't know how stunningly beautiful. Don’t worry; the Emperor wouldn't blame us since he arranged this marriage."

With that said, he reached out to hold her waist and pulled her closer.

"Prince..." Qin Yucing’s face turned completely pale.

"Don’t be afraid! Although Qingran and Sister Moon are in room number one, we’re being quiet enough that they can't hear us. Besides, Qingran wouldn't tell Sister Moon such things anyway." Night Tianqiong looked tenderly at Qin Yucing with the depths of his eyes brimming with warmth. But hidden beneath was a sinister undertone. With these words, to prevent her from speaking further, he pushed her down amidst her shock and fear.

The pupils in her beautiful eyes dilated suddenly; she saw nothing but darkness before her.

As Night Tianqiong lay on top of her neck, he smiled silently. The smile was cold and bleak where no one could see it. Originally, he didn’t want this woman at all, but since the moon up in the sky could no longer be his, and he would inevitably lose the position of Prince one day, why not indulge himself while he still has the power to control others To make himself happy. Moreover, Heavenly Saint's top beauty, how could he leave her for someone else Even if she were given to another person in the future, it wouldn't be anything more than something he had used and discarded.

Qin Yuning felt as if all sounds in the world had disappeared because of her pain. She clenched her fists until they bled, wanting to smash this man who was causing her so much pain with a palm strike. However, the scene where Ye Qingran pushed open the door kept appearing in her mind, and at the same time, she couldn't stop hearing what Ye Tianqiong had just said: "Qingran and Moon Sister are in Room Number One under the Heaven character. Let's be gentle so they can't hear us." If she killed Ye Tianqiong now, Ye Qingran and Yun Qianyue would certainly know it was her doing. She suddenly closed her eyes in despair, tears streaming down her face and dripping onto the bedding.

Ye Tianqiong didn't even look at Qin Yuning. It seemed as if he had transformed into a fierce beast, swallowing a small lamb whole.

In Room Number Two under the Heaven character, there was no longer any faint conversation from earlier. Instead, it formed a sound that had always existed but wasn't new anymore.

Inside Room Number One under the Heaven character, Yun Qianyue's hearing and eyesight were extremely sharp. Even if she didn't have such keen senses, she could still know what was happening in Room Number Two. Perhaps it should be said that not only Room Number Two, but everything that happened in every room in Drunken Fragrance Building, she could see clearly through the Crystal Mirror.

Others did not know the secret of Drunken Fragrance Building, but as its founder, Yun Qianyue naturally knew. When she initially created Drunken Fragrance Building, she personally set up the mechanism. The reason why no one was allowed to enter Room Number One under the Heaven character was due to this mechanism. There was a Crystal Mirror in the room that used refraction and reflection principles combined with mechanisms and secret techniques to reflect all rooms clearly. She could see any room she wanted by turning the Crystal Mirror.

At this moment, the Crystal Mirror was focused on Room Number Two under the Heaven character.

Sitting in front of the Crystal Mirror, Yun Qianyue drank tea while watching a vivid scene reflected clearly. If she had always looked down upon Ye Tianqiong before, today's Ye Tianqiong made her look at him differently. If it were her, and she knew Qin Yuning wanted to kill him, she wouldn't have spared her either. The best way would naturally be to eat her.

It was well known in ancient times that once a woman had been branded by a man, the mark could never be erased.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue weren't as calm as Yun Qianyue. They wanted to remind their master not to watch several times but were too embarrassed to speak up. When Ye Qingran opened the door, both of them were so startled that they immediately blocked his way.

"Hmm When did you replace your maids with such agile ones Nice reflexes!" Standing at the door and looking inside the room where Yun Qianyue was sitting in front of a mirror watching something, Ye Qingran raised an eyebrow.

"Ling Lian, Yi Xue, step back. Let Young Marquis enter!" Yun Qianyue looked up to glance at Ye Qingran and instructed them.

"Miss, you... shouldn't watch that..." Ling Lian blushed as she looked at Yun Qianyue, wanting to say "close it"!

"It's fine! He has come in with the eye for such a spectacle. It's perfect timing for him to appreciate it. Besides, he already enjoyed it earlier anyway." Yun Qianyue suddenly smiled and waved her hand at them.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue exchanged glances before stepping aside to close the door, guarding the entrance.

Ye Qingran was puzzled by the strange atmosphere inside. He glanced at Ling Lian and Yi Xue before walking over to Yun Qianyue's side. When he saw the scene in the Crystal Mirror, he was stunned but soon smiled: "It's no wonder it's Ye Tianqiong. Even knowing Qin Yuning wanted to kill him, he still has an appetite for such things!"

"The more so because of that," Yun Qianyue put down her tea and popped a pastry into her mouth.

Ye Qingran felt it made sense. He lifted his robe skirt and sat beside Yun Qianyue, joining in to watch as well.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue were sweating at the sight of Miss and Young Marquis watching together. They thought that if Prince Jing found out about this, he would probably drink ten jars of vinegar for a decade straight! The two exchanged glances and lowered their heads in unison, hoping only that Room Number Two under the Heaven character would be over soon and that Prince Jing wouldn't appear.

Author's Note:

Ye Tianqiong was impressive this time!

Our Moon is truly powerful, as is Young Marquis Ye Qingran! Don’t you agree O(n_n)O Haha!

Shout out to the readers who have accumulated votes for monthly tickets! ^o^ ground, she heard several gasps. Looking in the direction where they came from, she saw many people standing at the Residence of Honor's entrance. Apart from the guards posted there were Rong Linglan...