The soft drizzle fell outside the window, sounding like a quietly flowing hourglass, tranquil and unending, making one feel, in a moment of distraction, as though suspended in eternity.
Rustle, rustle, rustle...
Dressed in green, Luo Ning sat sideways by the window, rubbing the Dragon Pool Tourmaline in her hands as she gazed at the lake outside, a thousand thoughts swirling through her mind.
Had I lost my mind today? That little scoundrel was clearly playing tricks. How could I fall into one trap after another...
It had only been a few days. How had he already caught the Female Prince's eye...
One Night with Xiangjun, More White Hair...
He was certainly concerned about that charming, alluring female employer of his...
The room was quiet and elegant. On the bed nearby, Zhe Yunli slept soundly, hugging the quilt and wearing a Niao Niao bellyband that left her fair, unblemished waist exposed.
At some unknown watch of the night, a muffled peal of thunder sounded.
Rumble...
Zhe Yunli's lashes fluttered. She opened her drowsy eyes and looked toward the window.
"Master’s Wife... Huh? You're back?!"
Zhe Yunli rolled upright, threw on her clothes, and ran to the window.
"Did you see Brother Jingtang? How did he become the Red Flower House's Young Master? Did you tell him to join the Sky-Pacifying Sect, Master’s Wife?"
Luo Ning came back to herself, a flicker of guilt crossing her eyes. She considered briefly.
"He... he took money from the Red Flower House to help bolster their presence. Don't tell anyone else about this. As for the Sky-Pacifying Sect, once he finishes the Red Flower House's business, he'll come with Master’s Wife to Southern Skies Mountain."
Zhe Yunli's eyes lit up. "Then Brother Jingtang will be my junior disciple?"
"What junior disciple? He'll be