Qin Changqing hurriedly stored the two exquisite jade bottles into his robe with great care, then respectfully spoke again, “Thank you, Noble Consort, for the bestowed pills. I will not disappoint Your Highness!”
Ning Jingzhu lazily waved her hand. That stunningly beautiful face of hers remained calm and unreadable, without the slightest ripple.
“Many thanks to Your Highness for your assistance this time. Your servant is deeply grateful.”
“Then your servant shall take his leave. In the future, if Your Highness has any command, I, Qin Changqing, will go through fire and water without hesitation!”
Before leaving, his gaze still couldn’t help but sweep once more over her immortal-like face. He swallowed unconsciously.
Ning Jingzhu noticed his somewhat bold gaze, but only shot him a cold glance.
Qin Changqing instantly felt a chill down his spine. He thought to himself, this woman is unbelievably beautiful… but my life is more important.
The moment he stepped out of the hall, Qin Changqing felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He straightened his clothes and prepared to return to his chambers.
This woman… she was like the weather in early summer—changing at a moment’s notice, utterly unpredictable.
It seemed that unless absolutely necessary, he should never provoke her again. This time, he truly had no choice. Time had been far too tight.
Yet even just that fleeting glimpse had nearly stolen his soul.
Sigh… looks like his self-control was still too weak. But then again, it wasn’t entirely his fault. In his previous life, he had been a complete virgin.
A top-tier beauty like Ning Jingzhu, possessing both elegance and charm, was simply too much for him to resist.
If he accidentally angered her and she crushed him like an ant, it would truly be game over.
After returning to his chambers, he first questioned the maid. Upon learning that no Royal Feather Guard had come to search the place, he finally let out a sigh of relief.
Qin Changqing pushed the door open and looked around, only to find that Luo Qingyi was nowhere to be seen.
“Huh? Where did she go? Did she leave on her own?”
“That shouldn’t be possible. With her current injuries, there’s no way she could leave by herself.”
Just as he was lost in thought, a hand suddenly reached out from behind and pulled him back.
Qin Changqing had been slightly distracted, but the moment that hand touched his shoulder, he snapped to attention.
The other party pressed down on his shoulder and tried to pull him inward.
Without hesitation, Qin Changqing struck backward with a palm, but an invisible force instantly neutralized his attack.
He had already guessed the identity of the person behind him. He just hadn’t expected that this usually aloof, otherworldly fairy could have such a playful side.
Fine, then today, I’ll play along with you.
Taking advantage of the motion, Qin Changqing spun around and kicked out. At the moment she was distracted, his left hand moved like lightning, grabbing Luo Qingyi’s right wrist.
Unexpectedly, his foot stepped on the brocade quilt that had slipped to the ground.
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The two of them tumbled together into the messy pile of bedding.
As Qin Changqing braced himself, his elbow knocked over a teacup on the table. Instantly, the fragrance of tea filled the room.
After a brief moment of chaos, he suddenly realized that his palm was pressed firmly against Luo Qingyi’s slender waist.
Her back was pressed into the soft cushions beneath her, leaving a deep indentation under the pressure.
“You!”
Luo Qingyi was immediately flushed with anger and embarrassment. Without thinking, she kicked at him.
“Fairy, I truly didn’t mean it!”
Qin Changqing quickly shifted to dodge, but their clothes had become tangled, trapping the beauty in his arms even tighter.
He suddenly felt a tickle at his neck. A few strands of her hair had brushed against his throat.
Her warm breath brushed over the back of his hand, and that spot instantly felt as though it had been scorched.
He realized the atmosphere had become far too intimate. Clearing his throat, he said slowly, “Fairy Luo, don’t you think that was a bit too ruthless?”
“If I hadn’t dodged in time, have you thought about it? One kick like that, and my future happiness would’ve been gone!”
“What do you mean? What do you mean my future happiness?”
As a Sword Pavilion fairy, Luo Qingyi had no understanding of such worldly implications.
Though she didn’t fully understand his words, her intuition told her they were definitely not anything good.
“Forget it… Miss Luo, don’t move.”
His voice turned slightly hoarse.
“Your hairpin is caught in my sash.”
Qin Changqing looked into her eyes at such close distance, then at her tender, alluring lips. His heart pounded loudly, so loud he could hear it himself.
He quickly got up. He didn’t believe he possessed any overwhelming charisma that could conquer this cold fairy overnight.
At this moment, Luo Qingyi’s entire body was tense. She had just gone through a “battle” with Qin Changqing.
The injuries she had barely stabilized earlier nearly flared up again.
She had thought that with her peak Innate Realm cultivation, dealing with a Postnatal Realm dandy would be effortless.
Yet Qin Changqing’s reactions had been unexpectedly quick, and she had not dared to truly injure him.
Since childhood, she had been the pride of heaven, always surrounded by admiration. Luo Qingyi had never shown any interest in men. Let alone physical contact—even an extra glance would irritate her.
Yet everything that had happened between her and Qin Changqing over the past two days had left her unsettled.
Last night’s entanglement was still vivid in her mind, and the intimate moment just now lingered as well, replaying again and again.
She remembered the warmth of his palm when he held her wrist, the faint scent that brushed past her when he turned, and the movement of his throat when he leaned close.
These images flashed wildly through her mind. Her heart pounded uncontrollably, refusing to calm down.
She raised her hand to massage her aching temples, but her fingers unconsciously brushed past her ear, where his warmth seemed to linger.
What troubled her even more was that she didn’t feel as repulsed by that closeness as she should have.
In fact, when he held her wrist, her heartbeat had raced wildly.
This unfamiliar feeling made her both embarrassed and annoyed. At sixteen, she was at the age where such emotions first began to stir.
“Ridiculous! Luo Qingyi! What are you even thinking!”
Noticing her ears growing warm, she quickly recited the Bodhi Clear Heart Mantra to steady her chaotic thoughts.
“Fairy Luo, are you alright?”
Seeing Luo Qingyi standing there in a daze, Qin Changqing found her rather adorable and called out to her softly.
Her emotions were in turmoil. She simply turned her head away and said coldly, “I need to meditate and regulate my breath. If Young Master has nothing important, please do not disturb me.”
With that, she sat cross-legged and began meditating, ignoring him completely.
“Uh…”
Qin Changqing was speechless.
What kind of situation is this? One moment she looked delicate and enchanting, and the next she turned into a cold, distant ice fairy.
A woman’s heart is truly unfathomable. Qin Changqing felt his level was too low to understand it for now.
Forget it… better take that Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill first.
All this romance stuff could wait. Right now, improving his cultivation and preserving his life was the priority.
Ning Jingzhu: Oh really? When you need something, it’s Noble Consort. When you don’t, it’s that woman. You’ve got it all figured out!
Imitating Luo Qingyi, Qin Changqing sat cross-legged properly.
He took out the jade bottle containing the Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill and opened it without hesitation.
At once, a rich medicinal fragrance spread out from within.
Not far away, Luo Qingyi, who was meditating, was drawn in by the scent. She murmured softly, “Could this be…”