"Come to think of it, Yuan Chengzhi in this world really had it rough," Song Qingshu thought to himself. First, he had "died" at Dongfang Muxue's hands; then his wife had been taken over by Song Qingshu. Now that he had found a new lover, he could only watch helplessly as she was showered with favor by another man.
But on second thought, in this world where imperial authority reigned supreme, Xiao Zhonghui still remained true to him and had even risked being cut to pieces to meet him in secret. There probably were not many men in the world lucky enough to possess such devotion.
"Brother Yuan~" Xiao Zhonghui raised her head, determination suddenly appearing in her eyes. She directly untied her sash, and her outer garment gradually slipped down, revealing her smooth, fair shoulders.
Xia Qingqing blushed at the sight and hurriedly reached out to cover Song Qingshu's eyes. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. "It's only her shoulders. If you saw the girls where I come from wearing bikinis, wouldn't you gouge my eyes out?"
Xia Qingqing spat lightly and said in a low voice, "I don't care. You're not allowed to look."
Song Qingshu looked at her teasingly. "Come to think of it, shouldn't you be the one not looking? Your husband is down there being lovey-dovey with another woman."
Xia Qingqing shot him an irritated glare, clearly displeased that he had deliberately mentioned the word "husband." "Let's go."
"Go?" Song Qingshu was startled. "Aren't you going to see Yuan Chengzhi?"
Xia Qingqing smiled in relief. "Better to forget each other in the wider world than cling together for warmth. Since Brother Yuan has found his true love now, why should I disturb them and add to everyone's troubles?"
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