When they arrived at the bathhouse, there were already a few people bathing inside. Some merchants who were resting next door heard about it, paid money to open the back door, and came over to take a look.

The room was filled with steam and I soon started sweating after coming in wearing a thick cotton coat.

Liu Ji carried Gong Liangliao on his back and walked in front, followed by Qi Xianguan who was looking around with an inexplicable sense of guilt.

Behind them came Shitou and another guard, holding half a piece of cloth with its two corners tied to a stick. They found a place with few people and pushed the cloth into the pool water, thus creating a curtain to cover the area.

At this point, Qi Xianguan felt more at ease. He took off his clothes and got into the hot pool. When he looked up, Liu Ji and his teacher Gong Liangliao were already naked in just a pair of shorts. They were sitting on the steps in the pool, drinking herbal tea and eating the slices of braised meat brought by the waiter, looking very happy.

Qi Xianguan suddenly felt a sense of evil interest and asked, "Junior brother, where is Madam? We are enjoying the bath here, leaving Madam alone in the guest room. Isn't that a bad idea?"

Liu Ji, who was holding the braised pork in his mouth, froze up, dropped his teacup and jumped out of the pool, "Teacher, I'll be back soon!"

He pulled the cotton-padded jacket hanging on the wall, put it on and hurried out. In the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared, leaving Qi Xianguan stunned.

Facing Gong Liangliao's dangerous gaze, Qi Xianguan explained in a low voice: "Teacher, I just said this casually, there is no need for you to react so strongly."

Gong Liangliao sighed, San'er was not here, and the rest of them looked serious, which was really boring.

But he didn't feel bored for too long, as San'er came back soon, took off his clothes and jumped into the pool, saying with a smile, "Okay, okay, let's soak slowly now, no rush."

At the same time, the waiter knocked on Qin Yao's door. She stood up and opened the door. The waiter smiled attentively and said, "I'm here to bring hot water to the madam."

After saying that, he waved his hand, and two guys carrying hot water buckets entered the room, filled the bathtub, closed the door, and left.

Qin Yao raised her eyebrows, "You are a smart kid."

It is refreshing to take a bath in the big pool, but there is no women's pool here, so it is also nice to use a bathtub instead.

There were small snowflakes floating outside the house, and there were two pots of charcoal fire burning inside the house, so it wasn't cold at all. Qin Yao soaked in the hot water, with only her shoulders and head exposed, and slowly relaxed.

All the fatigue of this year seemed to be cured by this bucket of hot water.

I will also put a bathtub at home and take a bath when I am free. Thinking of this, Qin Yao closed her eyes and completely immersed herself in the comfort of the steam.

Until she heard footsteps outside the door, she, who seemed to be asleep, suddenly opened her eyes.

The door was pushed open, but because she had fastened the bolt, she couldn't push it open.

Liu Ji, who was outside the door, listened carefully. There was no sound in the room, so he thought she had gone to bed. He called out in a low voice like a thief: "Madam, madam, open the door."

Qin Yao, who was lying in the bathtub, suddenly remembered something. It seemed that she and Liu Ji were staying in the same guest room tonight.

"Madam, madam, please open the door."

The door of the house creaked open, and Qin Yao, neatly dressed with a scarf wrapped around her head, appeared in front of him. Liu Jicuo was caught off guard and jumped back in fright.

When I came to my senses, I laughed at myself. It was cold outside, but the heating was plenty hot inside. I quickly got inside and locked the door.

She put the dirty clothes she had just changed on the table, took off her coat swiftly, let her long, freshly dried hair fall down, glanced at the bed, lifted the thick quilt and lay down directly.

"Madam, let's get on the bed." Liu Ji even moved inside to make room for her.

Qin Yao looked at him and smiled at herself, "Are you worthy of sleeping in my bed?"

"Get down and sleep on the floor." Her tone was calm, and it was obvious that she had just finished taking a bath and was in a good mood.

Liu Ji covered his head with the quilt, he couldn't hear anything, he couldn't hear anything.

With a "whoosh", the quilt was mercilessly opened, and the cold air swept in, making Liu Ji jump up from the bed. He quickly picked up the cotton-padded jacket he had just taken off and wrapped himself up, looking at her pitifully and innocently, "My wife, you have such a cruel heart."

Qin Yao glanced at him. He looked so charming and seductive that most people would probably lose control of themselves.

But she is from Class 2!

He picked up the quilt and dusted it off in disgust, shaking off the smell before lying down on the bed.

"I'll give you a quarter of an hour. After a quarter of an hour, I'll turn off the lights and go to bed. I can't stand any noise."

After saying that, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Liu Ji stood there, his eyes bulging with grievance, but he didn't dare to waste time, and quickly called the waiter to bring a thicker quilt!

At quarter of an hour, turn off the lights on time.

Late at night, the sound of wind and snow outside the house grew louder, and someone rustled on the floor and climbed onto the bed.

Only a scream of "Ah!" was heard, and everything returned to peace.

When it was light the next day, the couple went downstairs together to have breakfast with Qi Xianguan and others.

When his eyes fell on Liu Ji's face, Qi Xianguan's eyes widened instantly, "Junior brother, why are your eyes swollen?"

Gong Liangliao looked over when he heard the voice. The old man's breath was choked and he almost choked to death. Shitou quickly patted his back to calm him down and handed him hot water. The old man finally recovered and pulled his young apprentice who was about to ask questions, "Don't ask too much about other people's family affairs."

Qi Xianguan said "Oh" in confusion, but couldn't help but take a few more glances. He saw that on Liu Ji's handsome face, the peach blossom eyes that used to sparkle were now swollen.

Although the owner got himself a piece of embroidered cloth and tied it up to pretend to be a one-eyed dragon, the flaw was too big and could be seen by others at a glance.

Coupled with the fact that he tried hard to hide his strong, calm and serious appearance, Qi Xianguan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Shitou sighed helplessly. Their young master usually wouldn't laugh unless he couldn't help himself!

The one being laughed at, with an expressionless face, picked out the dishes that his wife didn't like, and put the selected ones in front of her, "My wife, please eat more." As if everything had nothing to do with him.

Qin Yao finished her breakfast calmly. Seeing that the snow on the ground had melted, everyone set off.

There were no such comfortable inns to stop at for the next half of the journey, so they stayed in an inn for two nights. The conditions were poor, there were not enough charcoal basins, and the price was high. Liu Ji still slept on the floor.

After finally reaching the provincial capital, and having encountered no thugs along the way, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as they entered the city, an official sent someone to inform Prefect He that the He family had sent someone to pick up Qi Xiangu and also invited Qin Yao and his wife, who were accompanying them, to stay temporarily at their house.

Qi Xianguan looked at Qin Yao expectantly: "Madam, please come with us."

Liu Ji really wanted to agree, as it would save him several nights' worth of hotel room money!

But he has no say in the matter.

Qin Yao insisted, "We came in a hurry and haven't packed yet. It would be impolite to come here without warning. Let's settle down at the restaurant first, and then send the visiting card and come to visit formally."

After saying that, he explained it again to the servant of the He family who came to pick him up. The other party expressed his understanding and no longer insisted on the invitation.

The two sides separated temporarily, and Qin Yao watched Qi Xiangguan and others walk away. Then she withdrew her gaze and asked Liu Ji to drive to find an inn to stay.