After dealing with his assorted affairs, Wang Chong returned to the residence that evening and held a family banquet with Yueliduo, Jiang Wenjun, and Wuzhumuqin.
During the banquet, something weighed on Wang Chong's mind, leaving him rather gloomy. Wuzhumuqin, who came from the Great Grassland, lacked a delicate touch. Though she noticed something amiss and wanted to please him, she did not know what to do. Jiang Wenjun paid it no mind at all; she knew he was strong enough inside to resolve it himself. Only Yueliduo guessed why he was unhappy. She said nothing, but secretly stretched out a foot and kicked him.
Wang Chong took the hint. He ended the family banquet early and returned to his room. Before he could light a lamp, a fragrant breeze swept toward him. He reached out and gathered warm jade and soft fragrance into his arms.
Wang Chong really had gained "a few inches" with Yueliduo. The moment he embraced the woman, he said in mild surprise, "Cousin!"
Well, he had gained an inch with Jiang Wenjun too, though he had never advanced a foot, so he knew who she was as soon as he touched her.
Jiang Wenjun's giggle sounded beside his ear. "Did you think I didn't notice you two kicking each other under the table?"
"I meant to give you a fright, but I didn't expect you to recognize me."
Jiang Wenjun made as if to leave. Wang Chong hurriedly tightened his embrace, while muttering inwardly, Am I going to have to make two rounds tonight?
Before he could finish that thought, another fragrant breeze swept in through the window, followed by a soft sound of surprise, evidently quite astonished.
This time, Wang Chong could tell that the second arrival was Yueliduo. He inwardly groaned. *I absolutely cannot