Wanruo bit her lip. "Is it necessary to thank him even if it never happened?" He really didn't want to suffer any loss or give up any advantage!
Never mind, just consider it as one more bite.
Her slender fingers touched the dark lines on his chest, slowly sliding up until they reached his shoulders.
His throat rolled, and he lowered his eyes to watch her movements. Her hand brushed across his body, causing a tingling sensation and igniting sparks of desire.
She climbed onto his shoulders, raised her head, kissed the corner of his lips, and murmured, "Is this a good way to thank you?"
His deep eyes locked onto hers, and his voice was hoarse: "Not enough."
He then grabbed her lower back with his big hand, pressed her into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her fiercely.
Wanruo whimpered in pain and wanted to hide back, but it was too late. He held her tightly in his arms, not giving her any space, prying open her teeth and snatching her saliva.
Wanruo's tongue felt numb from the kiss, and she whimpered and grabbed his official uniform, wrinkling it, but she couldn't push it away. Even her breath was taken away, and she suddenly regretted provoking him.
Since returning from Jiangnan, Xie Xianyu has become more and more excessive in sex. How dare she tease him?
But at this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Cuizhu whispered, "Young Master, the Master wants you to come to the main courtyard to discuss matters."
Wan Ruo felt as if she had been pardoned. She hurriedly pushed him away, but he grabbed her wrist and locked her in his arms. He said impatiently, "I'm fine now."
"The master said that the matter is of great importance, so please come here immediately." Cuizhu was in a dilemma.
Xie Xianyu's face turned black and he was extremely irritated.
Wanruo finally caught her breath after a break, and sank limply into his arms, whispering, "Hurry up, the master must have come to you on a very urgent matter."
He said with a gloomy face: "You lit the fire, and now you are pushing it out?"
Wanruo looked at him innocently, but he was too lazy to look at her pretentious look and couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.
He pinched her face and said, "I'll deal with you when I come back."
Then he strode out with a dark face.
Wanruo breathed a sigh of relief, her whole body limp as she fell onto the couch. She raised her hand to touch her lips and sucked in a breath of cold air. Xie Xianyu's attitude just now seemed as if he wanted to eat her alive.
Of course Wanruo would not wait for him here. It was getting late, and if she stayed any longer she would be discovered. She straightened her clothes, walked to the door, thought for a moment, and turned back.
He took a pen and wrote two words on his desk, then took something out of his sleeve and placed it next to him before leaving Songhe Garden.
When Xie Xianyu arrived at the main courtyard, the eldest master was already waiting for him.
"Father."
The master had a serious face and was wearing a dusky robe. He looked majestic without even being angry.
"Your Majesty has summoned you to the palace again this time. Is it still about the salt tax case?"
"yes."
"We've been investigating this case for so long, there should be some clues, right?"
"The case will be closed this month at the latest, don't worry, father."
The eldest master paused for a moment before speaking slowly, "This case involves a wide range of people. Many of the most powerful families in the capital are implicated. In the past few days, many people have come to plead for mercy, including the Duke of Zheng's Mansion, the Chen family, and the Li family..."
"Father, the Xie family has been a family of upright officials for generations. Do you want me to show partiality?" Xie Xianyu's voice was quiet and a bit indifferent.
The eldest master slammed the table in anger and said, "I'm afraid you'll make too many enemies! Why do you think His Majesty values you so much? His Majesty wants a sword and wants to clean up the court, but it's not that easy. You've offended too many people and you'll have no place to go in the future!"
Xie Xianyu had a cold expression. He also understood this truth clearly, but power is like licking blood on the tip of a knife. How can you get a tiger cub without risking it?
Besides, he did have a backup plan.
That's all, he doesn't need to say more.
"Father, are you afraid that I'll make enemies, or that I'll eliminate Prince Jin's power?"
The eldest master's face suddenly changed, as if he had been stabbed in the heart, and he became angry and embarrassed: "Asshole, what nonsense are you talking about? The Xie family has always been loyal ministers and has never been involved in party disputes. I have never had any dealings with the King of Jin!"
Xie Xianyu said calmly, "If that's the case, there's no need for father to get so angry. Your Majesty has already reviewed the details of this case, and there's no chance of overturning the verdict."
"You!" The master's face turned ashen with anger.
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." Xie Xianyu bowed.
The elder master took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The Spring Examination is coming soon. The candidates heading to Beijing for the examination have already arrived. After the Spring Examination is over, I will order the Xie clan school to be open for one day so that the candidates can attend the class. Most of them admire your talent. If you can spare half a day to visit the clan school, even if it's just to give them some pointers, you can win their hearts."
It is necessary to avoid suspicion before the exam. Although Xie Xianyu is not the chief examiner, he is an official appointed by the court after all.
"yes."
Xie Xianyu bowed and turned to leave.
He walked out of the main courtyard, a hint of annoyance in his eyes.
Back at Songhe Garden, Wanruo couldn't stand it anymore.
Cuizhu said embarrassedly, "Miss, you have been waiting for a while, but the young master has not returned yet. It seems that it is almost night, and you are still late."
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