roccoschili Chapter 83 What is this other position?! This time, he has to see!
Chapter 83 What is this other position?! This time, he has to see!
After leaving the cave, Xu Longxiang took one last look at the cave hidden by vines.
The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the swaying vines at the cave entrance, casting dappled shadows.
Just a moment ago, Jiang Qingxue came from here in a hurry and left in a hurry.
Like a startled night bird, it dares not linger on any branch for too long.
Xu Longxiang clenched his fist silently inside his sleeve, his nails digging deep into his palm.
"Qingxue..." he whispered, his voice drifting through the silent forest, "Just bear with it a little longer. It won't be long."
After saying this, he started walking and quickly returned along the mountain path he had come from.
The mountain wind pushed him from behind, whipping up the hem of his dark cloak, making it flutter loudly.
The sound of the pines in the forest was like the sea, and every pine needle seemed to be weeping softly in the wind, as if it were crying for someone.
Xu Longxiang turned a deaf ear.
The contents of the letter were replaying rapidly in his mind—
"Dragon Shadow Guard", "Beyond the Celestial Realm", "Qin Mu's Test"...
These words were like a red-hot branding iron, leaving one mark after another on his heart.
Especially the three characters "Dragon Shadow Guard".
Xu Longxiang once heard veterans in the army mention secrets of the previous dynasty, saying that Emperor Taizu had a shadowy bodyguard who came and went without a trace and killed people invisibly.
But that only exists in legends, and no one has ever confirmed it.
It seems the legend was true.
Moreover, this force is now in Qin Mu's hands.
"A terrestrial immortal..."
Xu Longxiang chewed on these four words, a cold smile curving his lips.
In the past, he would have felt fear and despair.
But not anymore.
Knowing the enemy's trump card is always better than knowing nothing at all.
At least now he can start thinking of a solution.
How to lure the tiger away from the mountain? How to find the power to fight against the terrestrial immortals? How to... deliver a fatal blow at the crucial moment?
Thinking of this, Xu Longxiang quickened his pace.
He needed to rush back to Zhenyue Hall.
We must return before Qin Mu becomes suspicious.
We must return before Liu Hongyan can no longer hold on.
.......
Inside Zhenyue Hall, the lights were still on.
However, the atmosphere in the hall had subtly changed since Xu Longxiang left.
Qin Mu leaned back in the main seat of the rosewood armchair, his black casual clothes undone even more, revealing his well-defined collarbone and a small patch of his strong chest.
His cheeks were flushed from the alcohol, his eyes were unfocused, and a lazy smile played on his lips.
The hand that had been resting on Liu Hongyan's shoulder had now slid down to her waist.
And... it's still going on.
Liu Hongyan remained seated beside Qin Mu, her red dress gleaming like a burning flame under the palace lanterns.
She still had a charming smile on her face, her eyes sparkling, as if she really enjoyed this "favor".
But if someone could see into the depths of her eyes, they would discover—
There was no laughter there.
Only coldness.
Bone-chilling cold.
With each inch Qin Mu's hand slid down, the coldness in her eyes intensified.
Those hands were long, slender, fair, and with distinct knuckles, gleaming like jade under the light.
He was now shamelessly caressing her waist, his fingertips occasionally brushing against her sensitive skin, sending a slight shiver down her spine.
Liu Hongyan resisted the urge to push him away, her body almost imperceptibly tilting to the other side, trying to create distance.
But as soon as she made a move, Qin Mu tightened his grip.
"Is Miss Liu... showing disdain for me?"
Qin Mu's voice rang in her ears, carrying the smell of alcohol, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe.
Liu Hongyan froze, then quickly forced out an even more alluring smile:
"Your Majesty is too kind... This humble woman... This humble woman is just a little hot..."
"hot?"
Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, picked up the wine glass with his other hand, and brought it to her lips.
"That's perfect, let's have a drink to cool down."
Liu Hongyan looked at the wine glass in front of her, where Qin Mu's lip prints still remained on the rim.
She gritted her teeth, opened her mouth, and took small sips.
The liquor was spicy and went down my throat like swallowing a mouthful of burning coal.
Qin Mu's hand continued downwards.
It had already slid down to her thighs.
Liu Hongyan's body froze completely.
She could feel the warmth of that hand through the thin fabric of her dress, and the faint touch of its fingertips.
She is a Celestial Realm expert.
She is the "Red Serpent Fairy" who strikes fear into the hearts of people in the martial arts world.
He was one of Xu Longxiang's five chief advisors, skilled in poison and seduction, and had countless lives on his hands.
If it were any other time, if someone dared to treat her so disrespectfully, she would have a hundred ways to make them die without a sound.
Poisoning, seductive arts, shattering the skull with a single palm strike...
But at this moment, she cannot.
Because the man who was making advances at her was the Emperor of Qin.
Therefore,
She could only endure it.
She endured the hand roaming over her body, the humiliation that almost tore her apart, and the urge to slap the man to death.
Just then—
"Your Majesty, all the dishes have been served."
A deep voice came from outside the hall.
Xu Longxiang is back.
He stood at the entrance of the hall, his black python robe gleaming coldly under the lamplight, his face as stern as iron, his eyes calm and unwavering.
It was as if nothing had just happened.
It was as if he didn't see Qin Mu's hand resting on Liu Hongyan's thigh.
It was as if... he really had only gone to the kitchen to look at a dish.
Qin Mu stopped moving.
He slowly raised his head, his eyes blurry with drunkenness, and looked at Xu Longxiang, a half-smile playing on his lips:
"Oh? Minister Xu is back?"
"Yes." Xu Longxiang bowed respectfully, his voice steady.
"I have the kitchen prepare a new dish called 'Spring Breeze at Dawn,' made with snow lotus and ginseng unique to the Northern Territory, paired with three-year-aged Shaoxing wine, and simmered over a low flame for three hours. It has nourishing and beautifying effects, as well as the ability to relieve hangovers and refresh the mind. Your Majesty may try it."
Qin Mu stared at him quietly for a long time.
The air in the hall seemed to freeze for a long time.
After a long time, Liu Hongyan felt the hand that had been on her thigh finally slowly withdraw.
"Spring breeze at dawn..." Qin Mu repeated the name, then suddenly smiled, "A good name. Minister Xu is very thoughtful."
He waved his hand:
"Then let's serve the food."
"Yes." Xu Longxiang lowered his head and turned to signal to the maid waiting outside the door.
Soon, several maids filed in carrying trays, placing one exquisite dish after another on the table.
The dish "Spring Breeze at Dawn" was placed in the center—a white jade stew pot. When the lid was lifted, steam rose and the aroma filled the air.
The soup was clear, with snow-white lotus petals and pale yellow ginseng slices floating in it, which was indeed pleasing to the eye.
Qin Mu picked up a soup spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and put it in his mouth.
After savoring it for a moment, he nodded:
"Excellent. Light and fresh, with a lingering aftertaste. The chefs in Minister Xu's residence are indeed remarkable."
"I'm glad Your Majesty is pleased," Xu Longxiang said, bowing.
Qin Mu took a few more sips before putting down his spoon and scanning the room with his eyes again.
His gaze lingered on Liu Hongyan for a moment, a hint of lingering interest flashing in his eyes, but he ultimately looked away.
"alright."
Qin Mu leaned back in his chair and let out a burp.
"I am tired too. Let's call it a day."
He stood up, swaying slightly, as if he were truly drunk.
Jiang Qingxue quickly got up and helped him up.
Qin Mu naturally put his arm around her waist, leaning most of his weight on her, and then waved to Xu Longxiang:
"Minister Xu, I will be setting off for the capital tomorrow. The northern border... I entrust it to you."
"Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to live up to your trust," Xu Longxiang said, kneeling on one knee with a resounding voice.
Qin Mu nodded, said nothing more, and led Jiang Qingxue out of the hall.
He paused for a moment as he passed by Xu Longxiang.
Then, he lowered his head and whispered in Jiang Qingxue's ear in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Xu Longxiang to hear:
"My beloved, tonight... shall we try another position?"
These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Xu Longxiang's ears!
Xu Longxiang froze!
His kneeling body trembled almost imperceptibly, and his fists clenched instantly in his sleeves, his nails almost piercing his palms!
Another pose?
What position?!
Wasn't that enough last night?!
He suddenly looked up at Jiang Qingxue.
Moonlight streamed in from outside the hall, falling on Jiang Qingxue's pale face.
Her eyes were lowered, and her long eyelashes cast trembling shadows beneath them.
Upon hearing Qin Mu's words, an unnatural blush rose on her cheeks, and she nodded slightly, her voice barely audible.
"Your Majesty, I will obey."
That voice, that posture...
Xu Longxiang felt as if his heart was being squeezed and squeezed tightly by an invisible hand!
pain!
Excruciating pain!
It hurts even more than when I saw Qin Mu making a lewd move on Liu Hongyan!
Because Liu Hongyan was at least still resisting, still struggling.
But Jiang Qingxue...
She nodded.
She agreed.
Is she... expecting something?
Do not!
impossible!
Qingxue must have been forced into it!
She must have complied to protect herself and avoid angering Qin Mu!
Xu Longxiang told himself this, desperately trying to convince himself.
But deep inside, that voice kept questioning—
Was he really forced into it?
If she was just being forced, why did she have that blush on her face?
Why is there a hint of... shyness in her voice?
Xu Longxiang dared not think any further.
He was afraid that if he thought about it any longer, he would go crazy.
He could only keep his head down, staring at his reflection on the black jade bricks on the ground, forcing himself to calm down.
Qin Mu seemed quite satisfied with Jiang Qingxue's reaction, chuckled, and put his arm around her as they continued walking outside.
The footsteps gradually faded into the distance.
Only after he had completely disappeared into the night did Xu Longxiang slowly straighten up.
He stood there, gazing at the deep night outside the hall, motionless for a long time.
Liu Hongyan walked to his side and whispered:
"Your Highness..."
Xu Longxiang abruptly raised his hand, stopping her from saying anything more.
His gaze remained fixed on the outside of the hall, his voice hoarse as if grinding sand:
"Go down."
"But……"
"I said, get down." Xu Longxiang's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Liu Hongyan bit her lip, but ultimately said nothing more, curtsied, and withdrew.
Only Xu Longxiang remained in the hall.
There were also messy cups and plates all over the table, and a nauseating smell of alcohol in the air.
Xu Longxiang slowly walked to the rosewood armchair in the main seat.
Qin Mu was sitting right here.
It was right here that he embraced Liu Hongyan, made inappropriate advances towards her, and flirted with her.
It was here that he said to Jiang Qingxue, "Let's try another position tonight."
Xu Longxiang reached out and stroked the back of the chair.
The sandalwood was warm and smooth, still retaining the warmth of Qin Mu's body.
"Click—"
A slight, crisp sound.
He snapped off a piece of the dragon pattern carved on the chair back with his fingers!
Wood chips pierced his palm, drawing blood that stained the broken dragon pattern red.
But Xu Longxiang was completely unaware.
He just stared intently at the broken wooden carving, his eyes burning with a mad and cold flame.
........
Late at night.
The lights in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion gradually went out, leaving only a few scattered, flickering lanterns swaying under the eaves, casting a dim and lonely glow.
Xu Longxiang stood alone in front of the window of the side hall where he lived.
The windows were wide open, and the night wind rushed in, blowing his long, disheveled hair, but it couldn't dispel the thick, suffocating gloom in his heart.
He can't sleep.
How could I possibly fall asleep?
As soon as I close my eyes, all sorts of images appear in my mind—
The image of Qin Mu embracing Liu Hongyan.
The image shows Qin Mu's hand roaming over Liu Hongyan's body.
The scene shows Qin Mu saying to Jiang Qingxue, "Let's try another position tonight."
And then there's the scene of Jiang Qingxue nodding in agreement.
"Another position..."
Xu Longxiang repeated these four words in a low voice, each word like a knife, cutting repeatedly into his heart.
What position is it this time?
Wasn't that enough last night?
Just how many more tricks does that damned emperor Qin Mu have up his sleeve?!
Countless unbearable images flashed wildly through his mind, each one making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, each one making him burn with rage!
He wished he could rush into Tingtao Garden right now, into Qin Mu's room, drag that man off the bed, and tear him to pieces!
Xu Longxiang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
But that curiosity gnawed at his reason like a venomous snake, making him restless.
"no……"
Xu Longxiang muttered to himself, a hint of struggle flashing in his eyes.
"I have to go and see..."
"Just one look..."
"Just one look, and I'll see how that damned emperor is treating Qingxue..."
Once this thought arises, it grows wildly like weeds, becoming impossible to suppress.
Xu Longxiang gritted his teeth and finally made a decision.
Then, he pushed open the window, his figure leaping out like a ghost and disappearing into the night.
......
Tingtao Garden is located on the east side of the Prince's Mansion and is a courtyard specifically for receiving distinguished guests.
It was late at night, and only a few palace lanterns were still lit under the eaves in the courtyard, swaying gently in the night breeze.
Xu Longxiang landed silently on the courtyard wall, crouched down, and scanned the entire courtyard with his eyes.
The windows of the main house were tightly closed, but through the paper windows, one could see faint lights inside.
The lights were still on.
This means that Qin Mu and Jiang Qingxue... are still awake.
Xu Longxiang's heart skipped a beat!
He held his breath and silently slid down the courtyard wall, like a raccoon in the dark, tiptoeing towards the main house.
The ground beneath my feet was soft soil, and I didn't make a sound.
He went to the window of the main house, pressed his back against the wall, and listened intently.
It was very quiet inside.
No sound.
But just as Xu Longxiang was wondering—
"Um……"
A very faint, suppressed groan came from inside the room.
It's Jiang Qingxue's voice!
Xu Longxiang froze!
He suddenly looked up.
The gap is very small, limiting the field of vision.
Inside the room, the candlelight flickered.
Two blurry figures can be seen through the window paper.
One is standing.
One...kneeling.
The standing person's hand is now gently placed on the head of the person kneeling on the ground.
Like... petting a pet.
And those who kneel...
There was no resistance.
She even tilted her head slightly, welcoming the caress of that hand.
"boom--!!!"
Xu Longxiang's mind went completely blank!
All the blood in my body rushed to my head in an instant, and then froze into ice in the next second!
His eyes widened, his pupils contracted to pinpoints, as he stared intently at the scene inside the room!
Do not!
impossible!
How could Qingxue...?
How could she do such a thing?!
She is Jiang Qingxue!
She was that girl who practiced her sword under the plum tree at Tingxue Pavilion, and whose smile when she turned around was as pure as snow!
She was that quiet and beautiful girl sitting on the veranda, embroidering, with the sunlight shining on her!
It was the girl whose eyes sparkled with tiny lights when she received the jade hairpin he gave her!
How could she...?
How could someone do such a... such a despicable thing?!
Xu Longxiang felt as if his heart was being slowly tortured.
One cut after another.
Blood was everywhere, and the pain was excruciating.
He wanted to rush in.
He wanted to kill Qin Mu.
He wanted to pull Jiang Qingxue up from the ground and tell her not to demean herself like that.
But his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground, unable to move.
He could only watch.
Like a clay or wooden sculpture, watching the cruelest punishments in the world.
And at that very moment—
"Minister Xu, what brings you here?"
A lazy, amused voice suddenly came from Xu Longxiang.