Having finally gotten a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, how could Lu Huai possibly leave like this?

Not only that, he went even further. His naked gaze roamed over her body without any attempt to conceal it, his Adam's apple bobbing, and Lu Huai suddenly felt a little thirsty.

Qin Xi was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground: "I don't want you to serve me, get out."

As soon as he finished speaking, a gentle breeze brushed his face, carrying the lingering scent of green willows—a scent that sent a chill down Qin Qi's spine.

She looked up and saw that Lu Huai was indeed leaning on the edge of the wooden tub. The man in front of her leaned close to her neck and took a deep breath: "My wife is indeed so alluringly fragrant, I, your husband, am tempted to kiss her."

Feeling both ashamed and annoyed, Qin Xi bit her lower lip, her whole body turning pink.

This person is becoming increasingly shameless!

Suddenly, her body stiffened, and a tingling sensation spread from her right ear—Lu Huai had actually leaned close to her earlobe and licked it with his tongue!

But he wasn't satisfied with that; he even nibbled at it carefully.

Qin Xi had never encountered such a situation before, and she pleaded in a flustered manner, "Lu Huai... please don't do this..."

Lu Huai paused, then released her earlobe. Qin Qi felt a sense of relief; thankfully, he was still somewhat obedient to her.

Lu Huai straightened up, her breathing becoming easier as she gasped for air. She suddenly realized that she had let that lecherous man succeed.

Just as she was blushing and feeling troubled, she heard Lu Huai say, "The water's cold, let's get out."

As he spoke, he reached out and scooped her up, holding her in his arms.

Qin Qi blushed deeply at his actions; she was still completely naked.

Lu Huai covered her with the clothes draped on the screen, then took a bath towel and wrapped her up completely.

Qin Qi buried her head in his chest, embarrassed, and too lazy to struggle, letting him carry her back to the room.

It was already pitch black when Lu Huai placed her on the couch. She immediately pulled the blanket over herself and stared at him warily.

Lu Huai raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips: "You think you can hide it like this?"

Qin Xi's ears turned bright red; this was clearly impossible. Once he pulled back the covers, her completely naked skin would be fully exposed to his eyes, and what would happen then was truly unpredictable.

Seeing her troubled expression, Lu Huai smiled broadly and was about to say something to tease her when he heard a knock on the door.

"Knock knock knock—"

Lu Huai frowned. How could someone disturb him at such a beautiful moment? Only his foolish guard could be so clueless.

As expected, A-Yu's voice came from outside the door: "Young Master, I have something to report."

Lu Huai sighed, glancing helplessly at Qin Xi, only to see her hiding under the covers, laughing like a kitten that had stolen cream. When he looked at her, she tried hard to suppress her smile, but she just couldn't.

Lu Huai narrowed his eyes slightly, raised an eyebrow, and said in an unpredictable tone, "Wait for me to come back, hmm?"

Qin Xi felt extremely dangerous listening to his words. Fortunately, Lu Huai turned and left after speaking, and she breathed a sigh of relief, quickly putting on her clothes.

...

...

Ayu led Lu Huai to the artificial hill in the backyard. After looking around, he reached out and twisted the stone on top, and the artificial hill split open from both sides, leaving a path that could only be passed by one person at a time.

As Ayu walked inside, he whispered, "Young Master, the man has already fainted. It looks like he'll confess soon."