The room was filled with expensive incense, which was so enticing that it made one's heart flutter without causing them to become distracted.

A noble and mature beauty was reclining on a soft couch, taking a nap. She was dressed in casual home clothes, and perhaps feeling that it was a bit indecent, she hastily draped a white fox fur coat over her shoulders, but her undergarments could still be vaguely seen.

A fluffy, soft brocade quilt was casually draped around her waist, outlining the breathtaking curve between her slender waist and hips. She exuded an indescribable softness and tenderness that could make even the most hardened man in the world completely fall for her.

At this moment, she rested her chin on one hand and held an exquisite hand warmer to her lower abdomen with the other, revealing a section of her fair wrist, her skin even more delicate and white than that of a young girl.

Previously, her hair was always styled in an exquisite bun, but now it was casually loose and draped over her body, making her look incredibly languid.

Zuan felt that the room seemed even hotter, but he was more confused than anything else.

Because the other person's attire was so casual, it was as if they had just gotten up and were going to meet guests in their pajamas.

Zu An's gaze fell on the brocade quilt around her waist, and he immediately denied his words; she hadn't even gotten out of bed yet.

Although he had once saved her life, their relationship wasn't close enough for him to show her such a private side of himself.

This is something that is usually only shown between husband and wife, and even some reserved couples would not be so open.

Could it be that she's trying to seduce me?

However, when he looked up and saw the other person's deep and beautiful eyes, as pure as stars in the night sky, without the slightest evil intention, he immediately realized that he had misunderstood.

"I'm so sorry, I was sleeping," Yu Yanluo said softly, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's, yet also possessing the elegance of a noblewoman. "I've been feeling very tired lately and really didn't want to get up. I was worried about keeping you waiting, so I let you in right away. I hope you won't mind."

"Madam, you flatter me. I'm already very happy that you're willing to make an exception to see me, so how could I possibly take offense?" Zu An then realized why Sang Hong and the others couldn't see her. She genuinely didn't want to see outsiders, and it wasn't an excuse to refuse.

Yu Yanlu smiled, revealing another dimple at the corner of her lips: "I may not see anyone else, but you saved my life back then, so how could I not see you?"

The other person smiled, and in that instant, Zu An was slightly stunned. He thought to himself, no wonder she was once hailed as the most beautiful woman in the world, attracting so many men to pursue her: "You saved me once in the capital, so we're even now."

"How can we settle a debt of gratitude for saving my life..." Yu Yanluo looked him over, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "It seems you've grown up quite quickly since I last saw you. You've grown from that little boy into a grown man."

Zuan was speechless: "When did I become a little boy?"

“Back then, someone kept saying he wanted to be my man,” Yu Yanluo joked. “He had the fearlessness of a newborn calf back then, but now he’s much more mature and reserved.”

Zuan's face flushed; he felt a sense of impending doom.

The more he learned about Yu Yanluo, the clearer he became of how arrogant and ignorant he had been back then.

Fortunately, Yu Yanluo didn't mind. Instead, she said with concern, "If you're hot, take off your coat. It's quite hot in my room."

Zuan then noticed that not only were there stoves everywhere in the house, but heat was also constantly emanating from the floor, as if the heat from the earth fire had been drawn here. He couldn't help but admire the Yu family's extravagance.

“By the way, I just noticed that Madam seems to be particularly sensitive to the cold. Could it be that she has been injured or has contracted some kind of cold poison? Although I am not a doctor, I have quite a bit of experience with this. Would you like me to take a look at Madam?” Zu An asked curiously.

Chu Chuyan had previously cultivated the Snowflake Divine Sword, which left her with a hidden ailment, causing her to be weak and afraid of the cold, with a constant feeling of ice in her lower abdomen.

Later, he used the Blazing Sun Staff Technique to warm his entire body, completely curing his hidden ailment.

Of course, given his current relationship with Yu Yanluo, he couldn't use the same method to treat her. However, his "Primordial Chaos Scripture" had already reached level four, so unless it was a life-threatening injury, he could completely heal it without lifting a finger.

"You can treat these things? You're really surprising me more and more." Yu Yanluo smiled. "But thank you for your kindness. I'm not seriously injured. It's just a matter of my constitution. I'm always afraid of the cold, and it's like this every winter."

“In the past, I could usually escape to warmer places in the south, but this year is a bit different, so I have to stay here.”

Zuan looked at him strangely. Wasn't this fear of the cold a bit too exaggerated?

However, since everyone's physical condition is different, there was nothing he could say.

"By the way, I heard you're also part of the imperial envoy delegation this time?" Yu Yanluo asked casually, not wanting to continue the conversation.

“That’s right,” Zuan replied. “The main purpose of this visit is to appoint the new Duke of Yunzhong and, incidentally, to investigate the disappearance of the previous Duke of Yunzhong.”

"I'm afraid they're mainly here to investigate the disappearance of the Duke," Yu Yanluo sighed softly.

"To be honest, Madam, both are indeed very important." Zu An carefully observed the other party's flawless face. When the Duke of Yunzhong was mentioned, there did not seem to be much sorrow on her face.

Since the topic had already come up, he took the opportunity to ask, "By the way, there are some things about the Duke that I would like to ask you, Madam."

“I don’t know much about his affairs either,” Yu Yanluo replied.

Zuan: "???"

"Isn't he your husband?"

Yu Yanlu shook her head: "We don't usually live together, so there are many things I don't know about him."

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