Su Qing had no idea what Lian Yin was thinking.
If he had known, he might have given her a king's look of disdain.
Hah, women really do overthink things.
From beginning to end, he had remained wary of her.
This maid, whose background was shrouded in mystery, had an unknown origin and was surrounded by layers of suspicion.
Even the Realm Protectorate's influence could not uncover her roots. How could he possibly give her his true feelings?
Fortunately, she was harmless to him for the time being and could even help him relieve some stress.
There was no need to pay too much attention to her. Right now, he had to consider another matter.
Now that he knew the Goddess's location, the next step was to put his plan into action.
He lacked an ally capable of hunting the Goddess—
A powerful expert who could be entrusted with an important task!
Otherwise, knowing her location alone would be useless!
A hint of distress appeared in the young man's eyes.
This was indeed a troubling matter.
Now was the perfect time to develop and build up his strength. He truly did not want to wait even a moment longer.
Where could he find a trustworthy expert?
His gaze turned toward the distance, and he suddenly saw the shadow cast by his body in the sunlight.
His body had not moved, but his shadow began to sway.
The young man's originally unfocused gaze instantly sharpened, and a hint of gravity appeared in his eyes.
Then, he heard a voice abruptly ring out.
"Young Master!"
The voice was not loud, and its source could not be identified. It seemed to have sounded right beside his ear.
Condensing sound into a line—this was at least a sign of a First-Rate expert!
Su Qing said nothing, but a hint of delight appeared in his eyes.
"Young Master, by order of the Eldest Miss, I will be following your arrangements in the coming days."
The voice sounded again.
It was a magnetic female voice.
Although he could not see her clearly, she gave off a reassuring feeling.
Su Qing slowly let out a breath.
His originally restless mood completely relaxed at that moment.
His tense body loosened again, and a smile naturally spread across his face.
How did that saying go?
"Only sisters are good in this world; children with sisters are treasures!"
His sister's assistance had finally arrived!
Her figure seemed to appear before his eyes as he thought of that white moonlight in his heart.
The timely arrival of this aid had truly helped him greatly.
However, to prevent the Goddess from escaping, he still had to make some reliable preparations.
For example... another ally!
Weiyang Palace.
At that moment, a sleeping beauty lay on a soft, comfortable bed.
Her smooth golden hair was scattered across the white sheets, shining brilliantly in the sunlight.
Her stunning face looked gentler in sleep, as though she were easier to approach.
Her perfectly proportioned figure was mostly covered by a thin blanket.
Her straight, slender legs were slightly bent, and her fair skin was as lovely as milk.
The Grand Princess's afternoon naps had always been very light.
She seemed to sense something unusual and slowly opened her eyes.
After taking two seconds to recover, the Princess slowly sat up and stretched.
Her proud, delicate body looked especially beautiful beneath her gauzy clothes.
The Princess, who was always extremely cold toward others, rarely revealed such a languid side.
Until... a voice suddenly sounded beside her ear.
"Older Sister Huang, did you sleep well?"
The young man greeted her softly.
Jun Huang's laziness vanished instantly, and she hurriedly turned to look.
A young man sat at the foot of the bed, a meaningful smile on his face.
The two silently stared at each other, and the silence continued for more than ten seconds.
If someone happened to pass by and see this, they would surely be moved.
A beautiful young man and a languid beauty.
The scene before them was absolutely picturesque.
The latter's mood, however, seemed to become rather terrible in an instant.
That was indeed quite understandable.
No matter who encountered such a sudden situation, they probably would not be able to feel happy.
Su Qing clicked his tongue and said nothing.
Judging from what he had just seen, the Princess's image as an icy beauty was going to be ruined.
"How dare you trespass into the Princess's bedchamber!"
Jun Huang had almost instantly recovered from her sleepy state and spoke in a deep voice.
She began by demanding an explanation, displaying no panic at the sudden appearance of another person.
She had none of her usual coldness, but she carried an air of nobility and elegance.
Such an attitude could easily put pressure on anyone who saw it.
Of course, it would have been even better if she had managed to smooth her hair first.
Her smooth golden hair looked extremely disheveled, with even a few strands sticking up.
"Don't move."
Su Qing was not the least bit frightened by her questioning. Instead, he stepped forward.
He very seriously lifted her smooth, long hair and carefully tidied it.
After sweeping all her hair behind her, the young man earnestly straightened her slightly wrinkled clothes.
Jun Huang felt his meticulous service and looked a little uneasy.
Especially when his hand moved downward, her phoenix eyes instantly turned sharp.
"Brat, that's enough. Do you really think I'm your easygoing sister?!"
Jun Huang directly grabbed his hand, her voice exceptionally stern.
This little puppy had not the slightest bit of respect for her. How outrageous!
That intimidating gaze, which had always worked without fail, seemed ineffective this time.
"Older Sister Huang, I returned safely. Don't you think you should show some appreciation?"
Su Qing looked at Jun Huang innocently, completely unmoved by her act.
"What?"
A trace of confusion appeared in Jun Huang's eyes.
What did he mean by returning safely? Had he gone off to do something dangerous?
"Older Sister Huang, have you forgotten? I went to pay my respects to Your Majesty and wasn't punished."
"And there's also our previous bet. You haven't forgotten it, have you?"
Su Qing kindly reminded her.
"This..."
The sternness in Jun Huang's eyes gave way to a hint of guilt.
Her gaze wavered, and she did not dare meet his eyes directly.
Even the usually self-confident Grand Princess could not help feeling guilty and lacking in confidence at that moment.
"Hm? Older Sister Huang, a bet is a bet. Surely you don't plan to break your word?"
Su Qing questioned her directly.
His gaze was eager, clearly filled with high expectations for this bet.
"I... naturally wouldn't break my promise."
Under his gaze, Jun Huang could only answer reluctantly.
After saying this, all sorts of guesses and thoughts arose in her mind.
He had chosen to help the Duke of Tang, surely because he had taken pity on Qin Lan Shan.
Perhaps he had been bewitched by her pitiful appearance, which was why he had agreed to help.
What kind of request would this brat, whose mind was filled with filthy thoughts, make?
At that thought, she remembered the way he had looked at her.
Or rather... the way he had looked at her legs.
Her long, beautiful legs involuntarily curled up slightly, rubbing together uneasily.
It was... as though she knew they were about to be defiled by something filthy.
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