Xuan Qing really wanted to ascend to immortality right then.
Lying in a chair in the courtyard, he looked at the people sitting or standing across from him and felt a headache coming on.
Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, Zi JI, Xue Qinghe, and Ye Lingling, who had come to collect Dugu Yan, each held a slice of watermelon and were thoroughly enjoying it.
Zhu Zhuqing had already taken on the role of his maid, standing behind him.
Across from him sat Shui Yue'er, grinning wickedly, while Shui Bing'er sat beside her like a timid quail. Ning Rongrong's face was so red it looked ready to drip blood.
When the three girls arrived, Dugu Bo had simply told the steward to let them in, then called Xuan Qing out afterward.
It was obvious he was just enjoying the spectacle and wanted to see Xuan Qing make a fool of himself.
Xuan Qing looked at Zi JI with pleading eyes.
Zi JI spread her hands.
"Don't look at me. My only responsibility is keeping you safe."
Xuan Qing's face turned green. He was in serious danger right now, okay?
Xuan Qing took a deep breath and turned to Shui Bing'er.
"Miss Shui Bing'er, could I ask what you came here for? I can understand the other two."
"One has a father who'd love nothing more than to tie me up, and the other is just lecherous—she thinks I'm handsome. But you... you don't seem like either type."
Shui Bing'er spoke in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
"I... I..."
Shui Yue'er scooted over and put an arm around her shoulders.
"Oh, come on. Since my sister was willing to come, that proves she doesn't mind spending time with you."
"Besides, my sister is cool and aloof, which is exactly your