Even though Su Qiao knew the man was only putting on an act, her heart still softened involuntarily.
"It's not that I look down on you. It's... it's just that I'm covered in sweat. If we sleep together, I'm afraid I'll stink you out."
The moment the words left her mouth, even Su Qiao wanted to slap herself.
What a damn humiliating excuse.
"Does Husband Master want Jing He to serve you while you bathe? Then Jing He will go heat some water for you right now."
Qi Jinghe's long, narrow, alluring eyes lit up. His face held a hint of shyness, along with what seemed like a touch of excitement.
"Husband Master, wait for Jing He."
After throwing her a soul-stirring, seductive glance, Qi Jinghe sashayed out of the room.
Su Qiao rushed over and slammed the door shut with a bang.
Phew.
That was terrifying.
No wonder people said that once a man got coquettish, there was nothing for a woman to do.
She had witnessed it firsthand today.
Su Qiao leaned against the door and patted her chest repeatedly.
Outside the door, Qi Jinghe heard the bolt being shoved into place with a clang, and his charming eyes instantly turned cold.
Hah.
What, she thought he was good-looking?
What, she thought his body was great?
It had all been lies.
Hmph.
She looked down on him?
Did she think he would even take a fancy to her?
Still, judging by the current situation, this woman seemed afraid of sharing a bed with him.
He could make use of that later.
Su Qiao cultivated while waiting for time to pass.
She waited until everyone in the household had gone to sleep before secretly getting up, carrying hot water from the kitchen back to her room, and taking a