These two are quite amusing, really. Ever since they left Hongzhou's residence, they've become incredibly unpredictable. In modern terms, it's like the saying, "Love is like blue and white clouds, a clear sky, suddenly a storm breaks out, leaving no place to hide and always catching you off guard."

The most frustrated person must be Hongzhou. He didn't know what kind of mess he was making, why he let Qingluo go, and why he ran over to chase after her, only to drive her away in anger.

Women are indeed more difficult to deal with than soldiers in war.

Hongzhou felt a lump in his throat. How could those words, which he clearly hadn't intended to say, have been so harsh? However, seeing Qingluo walk away without looking back, Hongzhou didn't intend to chase after her. After all, he was the Fifth Prince; if word got out that he was rushing after a courtesan, wouldn't he lose face?

After Qingluo went downstairs, she called Ke'er and her coachman and left immediately, as if nothing had happened upstairs. However, Qingluo's internal organs were burning hot, especially her liver fire, which was extremely strong.

Women are indeed sensitive and fragile. If you treat her well, she will repay you a thousandfold; if you intend to hurt her, she will surely hurt you first. So many relationships are ruined by mutual testing. Moreover, Qingluo is unlike other courtesans; her sensitivity and defensiveness are more direct, hence her fiery nature. If she hadn't learned how to protect herself, she would be long gone.

After Qingluo left, Hongzhou lost his appetite for tea. He called a servant to come up, paid for the tea, and left the teahouse. He had barely returned to the Prince's residence when a servant reported that Wukuzha had sent someone to invite him again. However, Hongzhou was currently troubled and didn't want to see his wife. For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of guilt towards Wukuzha.

Hongzhou was startled. Could his guess be correct? Had he really fallen for Qingluo? A sense of fear washed over him. He tried to banish the chaotic thoughts from his mind, but the more he tried, the clearer Qingluo's image and smile became. Hongzhou was furious at his own weakness, furious at Qingluo's treatment of him. Annoyed, he told the servants to go to the Fujin's quarters.

So Hongzhou went to the backyard.

When Wu Kuzha saw Hongzhou arrive, she was overjoyed. Although she still had some doubts—where had Hongzhou gone when he refused to come, and what was the matter he had to do? These were not important to Wu Kuzha. Don't be fooled by the fact that Wu Kuzha, the sixth wife, seemed to know nothing, yet she understood everything.

Moreover, when Hongzhou arrived at Wukuzha's place, he saw that Wukuzha was good in every way, which made him even angrier. How could he possibly think of that shrewish Qingluo?

All day long, Hongzhou seemed to have done nothing but fuss over being angry. After staying at Wukuzha's place for a while, Hongzhou felt uncomfortable and made an excuse to return to his own courtyard, saying he would visit Wukuzha another day. Wukuzha was also obedient and did not try to keep Hongzhou, but instead saw him off.

Compared to the unrealistic notion of a lifelong commitment to one person, a peaceful and respectful relationship might be a better choice.