Li Xuanxiao had just returned from the alchemy room when, upon entering his courtyard, he caught a whiff of fragrance.
It was a scent that could seize one's very soul.
Li Xuanxiao walked inside and saw that candles had already been lit in the room.
Beneath the flickering candlelight, the entire room was shrouded in a dim yellow glow, hazy and dark.
Li Xuanxiao looked closely and saw, in the corner of the room,
a woman sitting quietly there, dressed in an incomparably vivid scarlet gown.
That red was like blazing fire, exceptionally dazzling in the dim surroundings.
Her legs were crossed and swayed gently. They were slender and fair, smooth and delicate as white jade.
As she swayed, her skirt fluttered softly with her movements, like a blooming flower radiating irresistible charm.
"You're finally back."
Li Xuanxiao raised a brow. What is this supposed to be now?
"Who are you? Why are you in my room?"
"You rendered meritorious service in alchemy. Uncle feared you might find the nights unbearably lonely, so he sent me to keep you company."
"Uncle?"
"Miao Zhishun is my uncle."
Li Xuanxiao could not help but laugh.
Another test for me? Was that really necessary?
Li Xuanxiao sat down on a stool. "Miss, you should leave. I'm not that kind of person."
"It is Uncle's order. Uncle said that from now on, we are family."
Li Xuanxiao waved a hand. "Miss, my heart already belongs to someone. Besides, we have never met before, nor do we know one another."
"So what? A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold pieces~"
"Miss, mind your words!"
Li Xuanxiao declared righteously.
"Please conduct yourself with dignity. I am not that kind of person."
"Really?"
A fragrant scent rushed into his embrace, and Li Xuanxiao retreated