Book Three, Chapter Eighteen

"Why are you staring so wide-eyed? Take it." Seeing her shocked expression, Longyang waved the Seal in his hand, its smooth, warm touch brushing against her cheek.

"This thing... isn't something you can just give away, is it?"

"Nonsense! You were once in charge of the Commander Mansion, so don't you know what this thing represents?" He raised his head and lifted his chin.

Author's Note:

Poor Young Master. He always feels like he has the Yinshan Steppes over his head... I really am his true mother!

Book Three, Chapter Eighteen

"It's precisely because I know..." She rubbed her forehead in frustration and looked at the Red Jade Seal swaying before her, debating whether she should speak plainly. Just a few days ago, she had spoken plainly with two men, and the lesson had been painful. She really didn't want to do it again. She closed the book and prepared to flee. Rising, she bent at the waist, bowed, and clasped her hands. "Thank you for Lord Long's kindness, but I can handle things myself. Please."

Someone grabbed her by the collar. Longyang's muffled voice came from behind her. "What? You think that giving you a Seal means you've become the most important person in my life? You've been pretending to be a man for too long and think you understand men, don't you? Stop flattering yourself."

"...But you've always wanted to sleep with me."

"Do you think I'm the kind of man who would play at true love with a woman just because he wanted to sleep with her? Don't be stupid."

"Oh, right. You really aren't that kind of man."

"You..." He could say such things himself, but when she readily agreed, he couldn't help wanting to curse. Longyang breathed heavily.

"Mm. I was overthinking it and flattering