Chapter 32: Caught spying on the contractor's work
The morning light shone through the mottled shadows of the trees onto the bed curtains, and Shen Qing opened his eyes with trembling eyelashes.
A faint scent of cedar lingered among the bedding, like a dream that refused to fade away.
When he propped himself up, the bruise on the back of his neck felt slightly hot as he moved, and he felt a subtle soreness in his waist, as if every inch of his muscles and bones were soaked in warm honey water.
On the bedside table, the gilded pass glowed coldly, and the flame pattern engraved on the edge was the symbol of the road to hell.
Shen Qing stroked the lines on the token with his fingertips, remembering the feeling of the hair behind Yeluweisi's ear brushing against his neck when he leaned over last night. The corners of his lips curled up unconsciously.
That person always loves to speak gentle words in a cold voice.
“We’ll settle the score next time.”
He whispered softly to the empty room and kept the pass close to himself.
The morning mist outside the window gradually dissipated. In fact, in the underworld, it is hard to distinguish between black and white, day and night. It is only because of the dim light that one can barely distinguish between day and night.
Yeluvis should be making the judgment in the hall of the ghost palace. Shen Qingze is not in good health right now, so he needs to find something to do to relax.
Shen Qing put on his outer robe, and his steps were weak due to excessive consumption last night, so he couldn't help but stagger as he stepped out of the room.
Oh, next time I should not be so indulgent to Yeluvis, otherwise he will be the one who suffers.
Every step Shen Qing took felt like he was stepping on broken glass, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
He walked slowly through the nine-curve corridor, feeling the long-lost air. Only in the ghost house could he be so leisurely and do nothing.
Unknown, he suddenly wanted to peek at Yeluvis,
Shen Qingze's fingertips rubbed the mottled door frame. The door nails made of black iron had long been worn round by time.
The eerie atmosphere from the ghost house hall was accompanied by the sound of copper bells. He held his breath and pressed his face against the door.
The cool touch spread along the skin, but it was not as scorching as the figure seen through the crack in the door.
The red spider lilies embroidered on Yeluweisi's black robe fluttered with his movements, and his pale fingertips grasped the Book of Life and Death.
The judgment pen drew sharp ink marks on the book of life and death.
The ghosts kneeling and trembling in the hall, when they felt the frost condensed in his eyes, even their pleas for mercy turned into sobs.
The candlelight in the lobby flickered, reflecting the line of his jaw as cold and hard as a knife. Just as he raised his head and glanced at a side door inadvertently, the tip of his pen suddenly stopped - the ink drop fell on the Book of Life and Death, creating a chaos.
Shen Qing bit his lip to hold back his laughter. He knew that Yeluvis had discovered him.
Seeing their lover banging the gavel with the judge's pen, the ghost officials thought the ghost master was angry. They lowered their heads and sped up their movements unconsciously, becoming more rigorous in their work.
I wish everyone could behave like a good worker.
Only Shen Qing noticed that the corners of Yeluweisi's mouth slightly raised, then quickly dropped, and he glanced at him from time to time.
Shen Qing deliberately hid in the shadows and stared at him quietly.
A ghost slave passed by and saw Shen Qingze standing by the door peeking. He screamed and asked if he needed a stool for Shen Qingze.
Shen Qing raised his index finger to his lips, signaling him to be quiet.
He squinted his body, sneaked into the group of ghost messengers, found a small corner and continued to peek.
He rarely had the opportunity to come to the Ghost Palace Hall to watch Yeluvis's judgment. Even if he came, Yeluvis would ask him to sit in the deputy seat next to the main seat.
From this position, you can clearly see every movement and facial expression of Yeluvis.
He was thinking about things while secretly glancing at Yeluvis.
Today is not a good day to do anything, but it is a good day to spy on your lover at work.
Before they knew it, it was time to adjourn. The ghost officer shouted that the trial period was over and asked all the ghosts who came later to leave.
Shen Qing followed the ghosts out of the table and found a side door to wait for Yeluvis.
He heard the sound of boot heels crushing bluestone slabs coming closer and closer, and suddenly someone pressed his back against the door, and the ghostly warmth of his body could be felt through the fabric of his clothes.
"peep?"
Yeluweisi's breath sprayed on his red ears, and his cold fingertips caressed his hot cheeks.
"Haven't you learned your lesson from the last time you sneaked in and peeped in, scaring off those cowards?"
"They are just making a fuss..."
Before he could finish his words, Shen Qingze's chin was pinched, and the force of his lips was so overbearing that he could not resist.
But when she bit him and hurt him, she would immediately lick him gently with the tip of her tongue to soothe him.
Shen Qing stretched out his hand to hook the other's neck, and smiled softly while their lips intertwined.
"Master Ghost is busy with official duties, I am here to visit him in prison."
He was kissed until he trembled before he could finish his words. Yeluweisi's hand clasped the back of his neck, completely trapping him in his arms. The black robe enveloped him like the night.
"Don't hide next time"
Shen Qing said gently and amusedly,
"Then I won't come."
"no..."
Yeluweisi bit his earlobe and whispered, his voice was hoarse with lust,
"If you want me to tie you to the vice seat so that the whole ghost house can see you, you can try it."
Shen Qing helplessly pushed him closer to her body.
"Don't be like this..I'll listen to you."
The two of them were being affectionate in this small space, and Shen Qing felt embarrassed and annoyed. He was afraid that a ghost might pass by and see them, and he couldn't afford to lose face.
While enduring Yeluweisi's teasing, she coaxed him to move towards the bedroom.
"Please be kind to me, my master. Let's go back to the house and have fun. I can't afford to lose face if one of your men passes by and sees us."
“No one dares to look at you”
The more Yeluvis said this, the more worried he became.
He really didn't want to commit adultery in broad daylight,
"We have already made a pact, why are you shy?"
"It's different in nature! It's completely different!"
Don’t take outsiders as part of your fun!
Finally, Shen Qing used all his strength to finally get the two of them back into the house.
As soon as he entered the room, he was pushed to the edge of the bed by Yeluweisi.
The arrow was on the string, and although he didn't want to spoil Yeluvis's fun, if he didn't stop him, his plan to walk the road to hell tomorrow would be ruined.
"Yeluvis, can you let me go tonight? I want to walk the entire road to hell tomorrow and send Mo Xiaodie to the underworld first."
Yeluvis stood up, and the token on the table disappeared. It must have been taken away by Shen Qingze.
He sighed, held Shen Qingze's slender wrist, and rubbed the marks on it.
"The road to hell is rugged and extremely dangerous. You must be careful. If you encounter any danger, show your token and call my name. Don't hurt yourself."
Shen Qingze's heart softened as water. He held Yeluweisi's hand back and rubbed it in his palm.
"I understand. I will be back safe and sound."
Once Shen Qingze has made up his mind, no one can stop him.
Yeluvis slowly planned in his mind how to escort Shen Qingze, but he couldn't tell Shen Qingze, because if the other party knew, he would definitely blame him for disrupting his plans.
The two looked at each other in silence, each with their own thoughts after dinner. Yeluweisi went out to do some things, while Shen Qing washed up and lay down to rest, preparing for tomorrow's challenge on the Hell Road.
When Yeluweisi came back, Shen Qingze had already fallen asleep.
He gently kissed the corner of Shen Qingze's eye.
"Good night, have a sweet dream"
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