Lu Xueqi (56)

Su Han also felt that this was inappropriate and asked the attendant, "Could you arrange another room? Even a slightly inferior guest room would do."

The attendant smiled apologetically. "Honored guest, there really aren't any left. Even the ordinary rooms are fully occupied. These are the only two superior rooms remaining, and they were only just vacated."

Su Han could not help but feel a headache coming on.

But Bi Yao did not care in the slightest. She smiled at Lu Xueqi. "Sister Lu, what are you afraid of? It's not as if I'll eat you. Or is it... that you're afraid living with me will let this demoness lead you astray?"

Lu Xueqi shot her a cold glance, ignoring the provocation. She said to Su Han, "I can go to Qingyun Courtyard immediately."

In other words, she could simply forgo staying here.

Su Han shook his head. "Senior Sister Lu, your injuries have only just healed. It would not be wise for you to travel and tire yourself immediately. Besides, if you go to the courtyard now and they ask who traveled with you, it would only cause trouble. How about..." He paused, as though making up his mind. "Bi Yao and I can share a room, while Senior Sister Lu has one to herself."

The moment those words left his mouth, both Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao froze.

A flush instantly spread across Bi Yao's face. She glared at Su Han with feigned reproach. "Y-you wish! Who wants to share a room with you?"

Lu Xueqi's gaze suddenly turned sharp as well. She stared at Su Han without a word, but the chill in her eyes was nearly tangible.

Knowing he had misspoken, Su Han hurriedly explained, "Please do not misunderstand! I mean that I can meditate and