With her gaze lowered, Lianxing followed the storybook titled "Lord Palace Master, Love Me Once More" before her and shook her head, saying, "Yuenü, have you found out who brought this storybook into the Yihua Palace?"

In response to Lianxing's question, a beautiful and gentle maidservant outside the pavilion bowed and said, "Second Palace Master, we haven't found out yet, but we should have news by tonight at the latest."

Upon hearing this, Lianxing shook her head and said, "Since you haven't found out, then don't investigate. However, I've never liked these things. If I find out when I get back, I'm afraid I'll be severely punished. You'd better tell them."

Yue Nu nodded quickly and said, "Thank you, Second Palace Master."

After putting down the storybook, Lianxing continued, "Have you received any news from your sister recently?"

"Reporting to the Second Palace Master, according to the disciple who relayed the message, the First Palace Master is still in Yushui City and has not yet left."

Upon hearing this, Lianxing frowned and asked, "Sister has been gone for almost two months. Why is she still in Yushui City?"

However, when Lianxing asked the question, the maid outside the pavilion quickly replied, "This servant does not know."

Seeing the maid's flustered expression, Lianxing shook her head and said, "Very well! My sister doesn't like people around her to talk too much. Go away!"

"Yes, ma'am!"

After the maid left, Lianxing finally turned her gaze to the storybook in her hand.

Lianxing frowned slightly after her gaze swept over the words "Heartbreaker" on the cover.

"The title of this storybook is baffling, and the author's name is even more like that of a lecherous rogue. Why would anyone in the Flower Palace read such a storybook?"

After pondering for a few moments, Lianxing, wanting to understand the reason, slowly turned to the first page.

The first thing you see is the first line of poetry.

"Do not let your heart bloom with the flowers, for every inch of longing turns to ashes."

Two hours later, as large tears fell onto the storybook, Lianxing, who had been sitting, suddenly erupted with true energy. With intense grief and indignation, she slammed her palms into the lake next to the pavilion, stirring up waves everywhere.

Noticing the commotion coming from Jingxin Lake, the nearby Yihua Palace disciples also shuddered and lowered their eyes to their sides.

After a dozen or so breaths, and after striking dozens of times in succession, Lianxing finally managed to vent her anger a little.

At this moment, the storybook that Lianxing had just been holding was completely deformed from her grip.

After a short while, when the lake surface returned to calm and fish floated on the water, Lianxing was still unable to calm down.

With her eyes fixed on the storybook in her hand, and seeing the words "Heartbreaker" on the cover, Lianxing channeled her inner energy and instantly shredded the storybook into pieces.

A moment later, Lianxing's lips moved slightly, "Someone come here."

A few breaths later, several disciples of the Yihua Palace quickly moved from a distance and knelt down.

"Second Palace Master".

With her back to the group, Lianxing said coldly, "Pass down the order: starting today, if any novel written by someone called 'Heartbreaker' appears in Yihua Palace, throw it into the Hundred Flowers Pit."

Upon hearing the words "Hundred Flowers Pit," the disciples of the Yihua Palace turned pale with fright and hurriedly agreed.

After the group left quickly, Lianxing, whose eyes were still red, glanced at the fragments of storybooks on the ground.

He let out a heavy snort.

"Anyone who can write such a story is definitely not a good person."

As soon as the voice fell, Lianxing lightly touched the ground with her toes and instantly floated away into the distance.

Thus, the world gained another victim because of Chu Qinghe's perverse sense of humor.

.........

New Year's Eve

It is auspicious for marriage, but inauspicious for burial.

Amidst the heavy snowfall, the entire city of Yushui was bustling with activity.

Even though it was already midnight, the city was filled with the sounds of firecrackers and drums, creating a lively atmosphere.

On this New Year's Eve, Chu Qinghe's mansion, like other ordinary households in the city, had new couplets pasted on its gate.

From the front yard to this inner yard, you can see the character "福" (fortune/blessing) posted everywhere.

Meanwhile, in the inner courtyard, Xiao Zhao was busy at work, and the barbecue on the grill was sizzling with oil.

Chu Qinghe and the three women, including Dongfang Bubai, sat at the table playing cards.

It's normal to feel sleepy during the New Year's Eve vigil, but judging from the state of the people in the courtyard, none of them seem sleepy at all.

Until midnight, accompanied by a series of loud noises, dazzling fireworks appeared in the sky.

Even Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai looked up at the sky, admiring the dazzling scenery.

As fireworks continued to bloom in the sky, the light they created illuminated the night sky and also the faces of the four women.

Chu Qinghe turned his gaze from the fireworks in the sky to the four women in front of him, his eyes flickering slightly.

Who would have thought that just over two months ago, Chu Qinghe was all alone?

But now, the people around me can not only make enough for a mahjong game, but also have a mascot to help with grilling skewers.

The feeling of being out of place in the world that had occasionally lingered in Chu Qinghe's heart since he first arrived at the place was gradually dispelled the moment the girls entered the courtyard.

With a beautiful woman by his side and fine wine in hand, this was all Chu Qinghe could ask for in this life.

Thinking it over, Chu Qinghe drank the wine in his cup, then his gaze shifted slightly to Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai, and the smile on his face became even more gentle.

Once the night sky returned to darkness, the group finally looked away.

After a hearty meal and in the quiet of the night, Dongfang Bubai called out to everyone before heading to his room.

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