Qian Renxue: Shall We Swear Brotherhood?

As early as two and a half months ago.

A memory of the future had suddenly appeared in her mind.

In those images.

She would meet and fall in love with a young man named Su Li. Together, they would stand side by side and become gods.

Though the memories were somewhat fragmented, as if much was missing.

The process itself was still beautiful.

She was only fifteen or sixteen now, at the age when a young girl first dreamed of love.

Naturally, she was extremely curious about her future husband.

Unfortunately, the Crown Prince's Residence was simply too busy, leaving her no time.

Besides, she did not know what identity she should use to meet him.

And so, it had been delayed until now.

If she had not suddenly felt like taking a walk today, she might truly have had to wait until later to meet him.

Qian Renxue could not bear to let go.

Her husband was so little right now. He was really adorable...

She really wanted to bully him mercilessly.

If she punched him, he would probably cry for a long time, right?

Su Li: "???"

Come on, man.

Were you addicted to touching me now?

Was this right?

Ning Rongrong bit her lip and glared at him indignantly.

Xue Qinghe seemed to have finally noticed her impropriety. She hurriedly withdrew her hand and gave a light cough. "Su Li's temperament is simply too captivating. I greatly admire him."

"How about this? It is already noon. Let me treat you to a meal."

"The Imperial Restaurant's highest-class dining hall. It will definitely have delicacies Brother Li has never tasted before."

Xue Qinghe smiled gently.

She seemed to be speaking to Ning Rongrong, but her gaze remained fixed on Su Li.

If her current identity had not been unsuitable.

She would have long wanted to pull this little husband into her arms and bully him properly.

"Hmph~ Su Li, what do you think?"

"Either is fine."

"What do you mean, either is fine?"

"Whatever."

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes, covered half her face with one hand, and sighed softly. "Fine... Since Your Highness is treating us, Su Li and I will not stand on ceremony."

Xue Qinghe nodded and smiled softly. "All right."

And so.

The three of them headed toward the Imperial Restaurant, followed by several guards.

Sandwiched between two women, Su Li suddenly felt rather uncomfortable.

He knew Xue Qinghe's true identity. Combined with that rather strange look from earlier, his paranoia suddenly flared up.

But when he remembered that Gu Rong should be watching from the shadows, he relaxed.

At this point in time.

Qian Renxue should not possibly make a move against him.

But...

What was with that look, as though she had discovered a priceless treasure?

Could it be.

She simply admired him?

And wanted to swear brotherhood?

Xue Qinghe pressed a hand atop Su Li's head and gently rubbed it. Her slightly heroic brows curved softly, and her heart beat a little too fast.

Hehe~

This felt really nice.

Su Li, Su Li~

Grow up quickly.

Then we can do more things together.

Inside the restaurant.

Su Li did not hold back and buried his head in the food.

He had lived in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for six years. Where had he ever eaten anything this delicious?

Sure enough, expensive things had their reasons for being expensive.

He hated rich people!

Ning Rongrong could not stand watching any longer. A faint look of disdain appeared on her pretty face as she lightly kicked him with her little foot.

"Why are you eating so fast?"

"You look like a starving ghost reincarnated!"

"Slow down. It is not elegant at all."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Ning Rongrong picked up her chopsticks and served him some food.

Su Li had never been trained in noble table manners, so he naturally ate just as he had in his previous life.

However.

He felt that he was already eating much more slowly, yet Ning Rongrong still thought he was too fast.

Little did she know.

She had not seen him eat at his fastest yet.

"Hahaha, as long as Brother Li enjoys the food."

"Come find me in the imperial city from now on, and I will bring you to feasts like this every day."

Xue Qinghe chuckled softly, leisurely picked up some food, and placed it on his plate.

Ning Rongrong's hand paused. She stared strangely at Xue Qinghe across from her.

She kept feeling that something was off about this person.

The way he looked at Su Li was like he was looking at a delicate little wife.

That gentle expression was truly revolting.

Damn it!

You are a grown man. Do not look at Su Li like that!

No...

Once they returned to the sect, she had to properly warn that stupid Su Li!

He absolutely, absolutely had to stay away from Xue Qinghe!

Who knew what vicious heart hid behind that refined and courteous exterior!

"Thank you for Your Highness's kindness, but I usually prefer quiet cultivation. I only came down the mountain to accompany the Young Sect Master."

At those words.

A flicker of disappointment passed through Xue Qinghe's eyes before she quickly returned to normal.

She took a sip of tea from her cup.

Then lowered her head to consider something.

A moment later.

Xue Qinghe tapped her folded fan against her palm, her voice carrying a hint of excitement. "How about this? Brother Li and I hit it off at first sight. Why don't we swear brotherhood as brothers of different surnames today?"

Ning Rongrong nearly spat out the food in her mouth. She coughed twice and stared at the man before her in shock.

Hiss~

What a sinister scheme!

Once they became sworn brothers.

Would that not give him countless excuses to get close to Su Li?

No!

He is mine. No one is allowed to take him away!

Ning Rongrong stretched out her little hand and pinched Su Li's thigh hard.

Her eyes widened as she glared at him, as though saying, "If you dare agree, you are finished!"

Su Li's expression stiffened. Xue Qinghe is just a man. Why are you going crazy?

Besides.

If they swore brotherhood, would it not make many things more convenient in the future?

He did not understand.

What exactly was going through this little girl's head.

The eldest prince had already spoken. If he refused, would that not embarrass him?

Ignoring Ning Rongrong's "threat," Su Li rose to his feet and cupped his fists. "Since Your Highness has proposed it, Brother Li naturally has no reason to refuse."

Xue Qinghe had naturally seen the expressions on both their faces, and a surge of secret delight suddenly rose in her heart.

Hehe.

Stealing a man from another girl turned out to be a little satisfying.

Looking at Ning Rongrong's flushed face and puffed cheeks.

Xue Qinghe could not help but smile. "Sister Rong, could it be that you cannot bear to part with Brother Li? Is that why you do not want him to swear brotherhood with me?"

The tips of Ning Rongrong's ears reddened. Seeing her inner thoughts exposed, she hurriedly retorted, "Who... who cannot bear to part with him?!"

"Whether he lives or dies, what does it have to do with me?!"

"Hmph! I am full. I am going out for a walk."

Ning Rongrong rose indignantly and deliberately stomped as she walked away, tap tap tap, as though it were her final act of defiance.

Xue Qinghe's smile grew even brighter. She fanned herself, in an excellent mood.

This little girl.

She really was far too inexperienced.

That was all?

In that case, she would have some fun teasing her future husband.

Xue Qinghe stood up, wrapped an arm around his shoulder, and deliberately leaned him into her embrace.

"Brother Li, if you ever get bored in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, you can come to the Crown Prince's Residence to find me."

"Since we are brothers, as your older brother, I will definitely fulfill any request you have."

"Here, this Glazed Flameheart Armor soul tool is my gift for our first meeting. It is enough to withstand a Soul Emperor's full-force strike."

"And take this token as well. Within the Heaven Dou Empire, seeing it is the same as seeing me."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Xue Qinghe narrowed her eyes and, as if possessed, reached out and pinched his cheek.

A moment later.

Beneath that disguise, the young girl's heart beneath that peerless face felt as though it had been struck by lightning.

It tingled and went numb.