Chapter 381: A Blissful Married Life
Chapter 381: A Blissful Married Life
Which one...
Lu Yuan's words were suggestive, and although Meng Qianqian didn't want to choose any of them, she unconsciously recalled the intimate details of their passionate encounter in her mind.
She glanced at the candlestick.
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Shall we start with lighting the candle?"
Meng Qianqian shook her head firmly once again, looking at him innocently, "Can we change the method of apology? Ten thousand taels... No, twenty thousand taels! Or... I can give it all to you..."
Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. "What do you think of me? A courtesan's companion?"
"Xiaojiu dares not."
She had just suggested something ridiculous, and he certainly didn't lack silver.
When had her mind become so muddled? Her usual composure was easily melted away by his intense gaze.
This wasn't like her usual self...
Meng Qianqian closed her eyes, trying to regain her calm.
But as she clung tightly to his embrace, feeling the rise and fall of his chest, listening to his vigorous heartbeat, her own heart seemed to be leaping like an antelope, thumping wildly, making her entire body feel hot and restless.
How could this be?
This body didn't seem to be hers anymore...
Lu Yuan's deep voice was filled with allure, "Have you made up your mind, Meng Xiaojiu?"
Meng Qianqian lay on his chest, blinking and asking, "If I haven't decided, can I think about it some more?"
Lu Yuan: "No."
Meng Qianqian angrily sat up straight, glaring at him, "Then why are you asking me!"
Lu Yuan's eyebrows arched slightly, "You mean, I don't need to ask for your opinion, I can decide on my own."
"I didn't say that..."
Before Meng Qianqian could finish her sentence, Lu Yuan suddenly hugged her tightly, and with a quick flip, he pinned her beneath him.
Meng Qianqian felt the world spinning, her heart almost leaping out of her throat.
Then, she lay on the bed, enveloped in his body heat and scent, meeting his dark and surging gaze.
The cold wind howled, but she couldn't hear anything.
In the world, only their heartbeats and breaths remained.
Lu Yuan propped himself on his elbows beside her, trapping her in the crook of his arm. His long hair fell, intertwining with her blue-black hair.
"Meng Xiaojiu, do you remember what you said?"
Meng Qianqian stammered, "Wh-what did I say?"
Lu Yuan: "It seems you don't remember."
—Meng Xiaojiu, if it were Lu Lingxiao or Chu Nan standing before you today, would you treat them the same way? Would you consider them your antidote?
No, Xiaojiu, I only want to do this with the Grand Marshal.
Lu Yuan's fingertips traced the soft flesh of her waist, "Then I'll let you remember bit by bit."
Meng Qianqian gathered her thoughts and pretended to be calm, "I think... it's better if you just tell me directly."
Lu Yuan smiled, "Are you sure you want me to say it?"
As he spoke, his gaze fell on her slender jade-like hands, and he said meaningfully, "You said to me, 'What is this? Why is it bigger than what's drawn in the book...'"
"Don't say it!"
Meng Qianqian quickly covered his mouth with her hands.
It was too embarrassing, she could picture the scene! Lu Yuan gently removed her hands, "You asked me to say it, and now you want me to be quiet. Meng Xiaojiu, do you really want me to say it, or do you want me to do it?"
Meng Qianqian: "..."
Lu Yuan spoke seriously, "It seems you want me to say it. Fine, I won't force you. You want to listen, and I'll let you hear enough, 'Grand Marshal, Xiaojiu still...'"
Meng Qianqian raised her hand and encircled his neck, sealing his lips with hers.
"Meng Xiaojiu, this is your initiative."
Lu Yuan struck out with a palm wind, extinguishing the candle on the table.
The curtains fell, covering the bed and the springtime beauty within.
...
The decision for the Dragon and Phoenix Twins to seek treatment in Miaojiang was made, and the Majestic King of Miao fully supported it.
"My dear daughter, I will go with you."
The Majestic King said to Liu Qingyun.
The young couple was not present.
Lu Yuan felt refreshed and went to court, while Meng Qianqian was catching up on sleep, sleeping soundly!
To ensure she had a good rest, Liu Qingyun thoughtfully moved her to Tinglan Pavilion, and the first thing she did upon waking was to sprinkle a handful of golden beans on Baoshu.
Baoshu eagerly dug up the golden beans, and she was extremely focused.
Liu Qingyun yawned, "Where are you going? Aren't you afraid my mother will chase you out?"
The Majestic King, with his hands on his waist, said, "Isn't there a stinky brat and granddaughter-in-law? Besides, I've avenged the stinky brat's grudge! This matter was handled so well, how could Xian'er bear to chase me out?"
Liu Qingyun glanced sympathetically at her father, "It's hard to say."
Majestic King: Where is the caring little cotton-padded jacket you promised? Why are you always letting the wind blow through me?
Fortunately, the stinky brat agreed, saying that he would speak well of him in front of Xian'er and even let him stay overnight.
"I'm going back to Miaojiang. I'll go and bid farewell to the Retired Emperor!"
Liu Qingyun laughed, "You just want to freeload a meal, don't you?"
Majestic King: I see through it, but I won't expose it.
The Majestic King strode into the palace, "Retired Emperor, I'm here to see my daughter-in-law!"
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That night, Celestial Dragon also learned that the Dragon and Phoenix Twins were setting off to seek medical treatment in Miaojiang.
"Did Wuyou agree as well?"
Celestial Dragon asked Meng Qianqian and noticed her unsteady steps. He couldn't help but ask, "It's so cold, don't practice martial arts. Overdoing it isn't good either."
Meng Qianqian cleared her throat, "I understand, brother."
She sat down and placed the osmanthus pastry made by Du Wangzi on the table, as it was her brother's favorite.
"I told Wuyou that if he can't cure Changle within three months, he will send her back to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion, and he agreed."
Celestial Dragon thought for a moment and said, "Si She is skilled in poison, and coincidentally, he's also going to Miaojiang. Perhaps he can help. I'll make a trip to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion."
Meng Qianqian asked, "Are you planning to get the antidote?"
Celestial Dragon replied, "Changle only has three months to live. If the Miaojiang Goddess can't cure her... Going to get the antidote is better than sending her back to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion."
Meng Qianqian spoke seriously, "Brother, Ling Mountain is in the southwest, not far from Miaojiang. Why don't you come with us to Miaojiang first? If our maternal grandmother and Si She can't cure Changle, it won't be too late for you to go to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion later. I will definitely go to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion."
Meng Qianqian was telling Celestial Dragon that she wanted to be involved in the revenge, and she didn't want him to bear the burden alone.
Seeing Celestial Dragon's hesitation, Meng Qianqian grabbed his hand, "Brother, let's avenge the Shang family together. Don't put yourself in danger alone."
Celestial Dragon was not Lu Yuan, and while he may have been able to hide his thoughts, he couldn't hide them completely.
His trip to Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion was driven by the determination to eradicate the entire sect, intending to destroy them all.
Meng Qianqian would not allow him to do this.
Revenge was important.
But the living were even more important.
"Brother, can you really leave me alone in this world?"
Meng Qianqian looked at Celestial Dragon with tears in her eyes.
Celestial Dragon's heart softened instantly, "I understand. I won't be impulsive. I'll go to Miaojiang with you."
Meng Qianqian secretly raised her eyebrows.
She had always said that her acting skills were not bad. If she couldn't deceive Lu Yuan, could she really fool Celestial Dragon?
"When will we set off?"
"I have one last thing to do. Once it's settled, we can leave immediately."
---
Princess Wanping's Mansion.
Princess Wanping was drinking a nourishing ginseng chicken soup.
Bao Guan Shi came to report, "Princess, Lady Lu has arrived."
(End of Chapter)
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