The Grand Scholar's Residence!
Upon returning home, Qin Yun locked herself in her room!
Today, she had inexplicably become half of Jie Qianmo's imperial consort!
The thought of it was absurd!
But there was no help for it, she had already agreed!
Qin Yun fell onto the bed, tossing and turning, her emotions in a complex state!
Let's consider!
Did she hate that scoundrel?
No, she didn't!
Did she hate his kisses?
It seemed she didn't hate them either!
It was just that, due to her identity, she feared her little secret would be exposed! And then… her life would be forfeit!
Forget it!
What's done is done!
From now on, she would take it one step at a time!
Getting up!
She walked to the bronze mirror and looked at the person reflected within!
Her skin was fair with a rosy hue! Her features were exquisitely perfect!
How long had it been since she last looked in a mirror!
At this moment, seeing herself!
In male attire, she was exceptionally handsome, a veritable elegant young master!
If she were to wear female attire… would she be beautiful?
Qin Yun lowered her gaze!
Everyone possesses a love for beauty; she was no exception!
If, one day!
That scoundrel discovered she was a woman, would he be very angry?
After all, she had deceived him!
That scoundrel was genuinely fond of men, and everything about her was a facade!
Qin Yun tilted her head back! Her heart was a turmoil!
In this life! She bore too many responsibilities; mistakes were not an option!
If the scoundrel desired favors, she could grant them, as she wasn't some chaste maiden!
Considering the scoundrel's extremely high颜值, when she thought about it carefully, she wasn't at a loss!
As long as the two of them didn't go all the way, it would be fine!
With a complex mix of emotions, Qin Yun slowly went to the side room!
In the side room!
"Young Master!" Xiao Ju had woken up, though her body was still very weak!
"Xiao Ju, you're awake?" Qin Yun hurried to the bedside, carefully examining Xiao Ju's injuries!
"Young Master, you've had a lot to worry about these past two days!"
Qin Yun shook her head. "Silly girl, I'm fine! It's you who… has suffered!"
"Young Master, my life was given to me by Madam, and this life is devoted to Young Master!"
"Your body is recovering very well! Have you taken your medicine?"
Xiao Ju nodded. "I have, Young Master. Apart from a slight headache, all other parts of me are intact, so Young Master need not worry!"
"That's good. It's getting late; rest early!"
"Young Master, you should also return to your room and rest quickly!"
Qin Yun did not linger!
She was also very tired today!
Back in the main chamber, Qin Yun rubbed her temples with both hands!
Her body felt particularly fatigued and weak!
"Someone, prepare hot water, I wish to bathe!"
"Yes, my lord!" The maidservants outside the room quickly went to the kitchen to heat water!
Qin Yun went to the study and retrieved a sachet of medicinal bath herbs for relieving muscle stiffness!
Whenever her body felt fatigued and weak, she would put a small sachet of these bath herbs into the water!
Half an hour later!
The maidservants carried the bath tub into Qin Yun's room!
Then they poured in hot water and added the medicinal sachet!
Once everything was prepared!
The maidservants drew the curtain for Qin Yun and, discreetly leaving the room, closed the door!
Qin Yun was alone in the room!
She untied the sash around her waist and then, piece by piece, shed her clothes!
Next, she carefully removed the binding cloth!
With her body released,!
The characteristics befitting a woman were displayed to their fullest!
At this moment, Qin Yun was no longer a man!
She was clearly an alluring and seductive little vixen!
A pair of fair, slender feet slowly entered the bath tub!
As her delicate feet submerged!
Qin Yun's entire body also sank into the water, leaving only a small head exposed!
Her whole body felt relieved, and Qin Yun found the bathing process extremely comfortable; she thoroughly enjoyed it!
Outside the walled courtyard!
Jie Qianmo stood beneath the wall, in great conflict!
Should he enter? Or not?
He had seen Qin Yun just earlier today!
And now, he missed her again!
If he went in, would it be like before, secretly watching and then leaving? Or should he be more forthright!
He truly feared that young man would laugh at him in his heart!
He would laugh at him for being unable to endure loneliness and sneaking over in the middle of the night to see her!
In the shadows!
"I've never seen our master like this, to actually have moments of indecision!" Leng Feng rolled his eyes and shook his head!
Leng Ye nudged Leng Feng's elbow and whispered, "Don't gossip about the master's private affairs! Your own private matters are also a mess!"
Leng Feng gave his twin brother a sideways glance. "Qingqing has been taken in by me, what private affairs do I have left?"
"The master already knows about the matter between you and Miss Qingqing; he's merely turned a blind eye, not wanting to inquire!"
Leng Feng was stunned!
The master knew?
"Could it be Qingqing…!" Leng Feng dared not be certain how much Jie Qianmo truly knew!
"Miss Qingqing was not yet of age, yet you committed such a beastly act; the master knew long ago!" Leng Ye directly revealed the truth!
After hearing Leng Ye's words, Leng Feng frowned slightly. "Actually, regarding this matter, Qingqing wasn't intentional either. She's an unfortunate girl, and to become an embroiderer in the palace, she endured much hardship!"
"I had thought of coming to the master to confess my wrongdoings, but I could never find the right words!"
Leng Ye chuckled. "The master doesn't want to hear your apologies; you just need to live your own little life well!"
Leng Feng lowered his head, feeling a pang of regret! The master was usually strict, yet this time he hadn't punished him!
It was his fault for not being honest with the master!
"Then, should I go forward and offer the master some suggestions? The master has been agonizing for so long, it seems he hasn't made up his mind!"
Leng Feng was now filled with burning zeal!
Leng Ye twitched the corner of his mouth, utterly speechless. "I just said, it's best not to interfere with the master's private affairs; we should just remain invisible!"
After half an hour of contemplation, Jie Qianmo!
Ultimately, his longing surpassed all reason!
He leaped!
And landed smoothly in Qin Yun's courtyard!
Taking advantage of the quiet surroundings, he approached the window, preparing to climb through!
As soon as he pushed the window, he discovered it was blocked from the inside by something!
He frowned slightly!
This young man usually slept with half the window open; why had it been closed today?
Having finally convinced the little devil in his heart, he certainly wouldn't give up!
With a slight exertion of force!
The window frame cracked open a small gap!
Jie Qianmo seized the opportunity to push the entire window open!
Then he flipped himself inside the room!
Within the curtain!
Qin Yun had fallen asleep while bathing!
She even had a dream!
In her dream, she had regained her female form, standing naked before Jie Qianmo!
She saw Jie Qianmo's face contorted in anger, extremely displeased!
He muttered: Qin Yun, you are a woman? Why? You dared to deceive me, you deserve to die, I will send you to hell!
In the dream, Jie Qianmo was like a demon, strangling her neck, making it impossible to breathe!
"No, no…!" Qin Yun was startled awake by the scene in her dream!
She abruptly opened her eyes!
And looked around!
Phew!
Fortunately, it was just a dream!
Patting her chest, her heart, which had just relaxed!
The next second!
"Who?"
She heard footsteps outside the curtain!
The person was approaching her location!
Qin Yun buried her shoulders in the water, hiding her neck as well!
"Don't come closer! Whoever you are, if you dare come any closer, I will kill you!"
Her body submerged in the water, completely unclothed!
Qin Yun trembled with fear!
She had clearly closed the doors and windows; how could someone have entered without a sound?
Most importantly… she hadn't even noticed this person entering the room!
If it weren't for his approach, she wouldn't have noticed him at all!