"You actually intend to take advantage of the Jade Pool Holy Land? Your Highness, I advise you not to act recklessly. Although the Jade Pool Empress rarely ventures into the mortal world, it does not mean that she can be easily manipulated."

"I know that, but if Rong'er can help me, with the strength of Tianhai Yuanhuang Island, dealing with a Yaochi Empress would be a piece of cake."

Besides, I just want Rong'er to help me verify some things about my Xu family's past. That's a small favor, isn't it?"

Qiao Zhaorong poured a freshly poured cup of flower tea directly into the teaware.

Xu Suiyan replied casually, "You may not know, but Jiang Qingluan and my Xu family may have quite a connection. I just wanted to confirm it, that's all."

"Your Highness is joking. The Queen of Yaochi has ruled the Yaochi Holy Land for over a thousand years and has never heard of any connection with the Xu family of Bashu."

"You don't understand this."

Xu Suiyan smiled mysteriously.

“Jiang Qingluan is very likely the vicious murderer who slaughtered 223 members of my Xu family. Even my ancestors Xu Xiao and Xu Fengqing may have been killed by her.”

"Nonsense."

Qiao Zhaorong simply chose not to believe it.

"The Queen of Yaochi rarely kills, and there is no record of her ever visiting the Holy Land of Bashu. The young master must have mistaken her for someone else."

"I hope so, but if her identity is confirmed, then she will have to give an explanation for what she did back then."

Xu Suiyan glanced at the sky and put down his teacup.

"Alright, Rong'er, I'll explain this to you in detail later. Please consider our friendship over the years and help me this time. I'm going to see a friend now, and I'll come back to see you another day."

After Xu Suiyan finished speaking, he walked away from the flower shop.

"Jiang Qingluan, from the Sacred Jade Pool..."

Qiao Zhaorong muttered to herself, then walked to the door and glanced at the sky.

"These past few days have been quite turbulent in Chang'an."

...

Late at night, I settled into a quiet retreat.

Inside the bathtub, Mu Qiuyao slowly woke up.

She was still half asleep when she looked around. She instinctively tried to get up, but felt weak all over and couldn't control her body at all.

"Where am I? What happened?"

Feeling the medicinal bath nourishing her meridians and flowing over her skin, Mu Qiuyao felt extremely comfortable.

"You're awake?"

With a soft call, Mu Qiuyao's attention was immediately drawn to Shen Zhao, who was behind a bamboo curtain not far away.

"Boy, did you bring me here?"

Do you remember what happened yesterday?

Upon hearing this, Mu Qiuyao carefully recalled the events.

"It seems I was hit by the Soul-Destroying Technique and fell from the Wild Goose Pagoda, and then you woke up, and after that..."

Mu Qiuyao frowned, a blush rising on her face.

There was an unusual silence.

"Don't do that again. It's not worth it for someone like me."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qiuyao laughed and said, "What do you mean it's not worth it? You are worth it. But you, kid, you really fooled me this time, you know... you know..."

Her voice gradually softened, and finally she said in a voice only she could hear, "Do you know how scared and desperate I was?"

Shen Zhao was taken aback: "Qiu Yao, to be honest, never be so foolish again. You almost really... sigh..."

What did you call me?

"Qiu Yao."

"Ha ha."

Mu Qiuyao was instantly amused.

"So yesterday really wasn't a dream. Does that mean we are..."

"Yes, I personally drew your eyebrows and expressed my feelings for you. We drank the nuptial wine and are now husband and wife."

Mu Qiuyao was stunned, somewhat unable to believe that these words would come from Shen Zhao's mouth.

"What did you say? We..."

“Aside from the wedding night, the couple did everything that a husband and wife should do.”

A warm feeling washed over Mu Qiuyao.

"Do you regret it?"

"Regret?" Shen Zhao shook his head. "Why should I regret it?"

"Then you don't mind what happened to me in my past life?"

"Like I told you, we've been given a second chance at life. What we should do is look forward and not leave any regrets."

Besides, it wasn't your fault at all. We had no connection whatsoever in our past lives and never even met.

What do I have to mind?

Upon hearing this, Mu Qiuyao finally felt relieved.

Then, she asked softly, "So, can we consummate our marriage now?"

Shen Zhao raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure you want to consummate the marriage now?"

Mu Qiuyao smiled and said, "I'm afraid you'll change your mind, so I need to win you over quickly before I feel at ease."

"good!"

Unexpectedly, Shen Zhao's answer was quite straightforward.

Before Mu Qiuyao could react, Shen Zhao had already pulled back the bamboo curtain and walked to the bathtub.

“Actually, being in the bathtub isn’t so bad.” Shen Zhao pondered for a moment. “If it weren’t for your injuries preventing you from moving around, you would be in bed right now.”

Mu Qiuyao urged, "Why are you saying so much? Take off your clothes and jump in to keep me company."

The next second, Shen Zhao really began to undress.

"Wow, it really makes a difference after you've tasted meat. You're not as ashamed at all anymore. Look at how eager you are, hahaha."

Seeing that Shen Zhao's hands showed no sign of stopping, Mu Qiuyao was also very shocked, and at the same time a little excited.

But just as Shen Zhao undressed and stepped into the bathtub, her eyes caught a glimpse of him, and her pupils immediately contracted, causing her to gasp in shock.

"etc……"

Mu Qiuyao quickly stopped him.

"What's wrong, Qiu Yao?"

"Are the people there really that vicious?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhao frowned: "What's so ferocious?"

"Yes, it's your thing."

Mu Qiuyao blushed furiously.

Seeing her awkward posture, Shen Zhao instantly understood what was going on and immediately swam to her with a smile.

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