After finally finishing transferring his skills to the girls, he quickly said, "You are now at about the early stage of the sixth rank. Of course, your actual combat strength can't compare to a true sixth rank, but you have a certain ability to protect yourself. In addition, I will have someone prepare various combat techniques for you to practice in the coming days. You are all smart people, and you should be able to master them in no time. I'm going back to my room to rest now."
Watching him leave in a disheveled state, his body slightly hunched, Chu Ji and Liu Ji exchanged a glance, their faces flushing slightly.
Zhang Ji asked with some confusion, "Sisters, why does it seem like the Duke is deliberately avoiding us?"
Originally, the girls were somewhat jealous and had a strained relationship, but recently, during this turbulent time, they realized that they were actually sharing both glory and hardship, and faced various difficulties together. The fighting spirit from earlier faded, and their relationship became quite harmonious.
"Perhaps it's because he's a gentleman." Chu Ji and Liu Ji certainly knew what was going on, but unfortunately they couldn't tell her the truth.
"A gentleman?" Zhang Ji found it strange. Why would they use such a word to describe their husbands?
She thought for a moment, then quietly leaned closer to the two women and whispered, "Sisters, do you think the Duke is a little different than before?"
Chu Ji and Liu Ji's hearts skipped a beat, thinking that she had already seen through some flaw, and their faces were full of worry: "What's different?"
“It’s just that…” Zhang Ji blushed slightly, looked around somewhat guiltily, and lowered her voice to make sure no one else was around before saying, “It’s just that the Duke is much more… imposing than before.”
Chu Ji and Liu Ji were stirred by her words, and some images appeared in their minds, causing their hearts to pound: "Perhaps...perhaps the Duke's cultivation has improved again recently."
"Really? But I didn't see this even after the former Duke's cultivation improved." Zhang Ji was somewhat confused.
"You've all worked up a sweat. Go back and bathe, then meditate and refine your cultivation. Don't waste the Duke's hard work." Chu Ji and Liu Ji were worried that if she continued to investigate, she would be exposed, so they left feeling guilty.
"How strange~" Zhang Ji muttered, but soon she seemed to realize something and her expression became somewhat dazed.
beqege.
Meanwhile, Zu An returned to his room and circulated his internal energy to calm his turbulent blood and qi. He kept reminding himself that a gentleman does not take advantage of others in their time of need. He had impersonated the Duke to help him find out the truth and avenge him, but now he could not do anything to betray the Duke.
Just then, there was a soft knock on the door, followed by a graceful figure pushing the door open and entering.
"Liu Ji?" Seeing the trembling, unsteady gait as she walked, Zu An couldn't help but think of Da Manman, but it was a pity that he hadn't seen her for a long time.
"Your Excellency has just worked hard. This is a cordyceps, goji berry, dried scallop, and pigeon soup that I specially made. It's good for your health." As Liu Ji spoke, she placed a bowl of fragrant soup in front of him.
Zuan looked strange. He was already irritable, so why was he eating such nourishing food?
However, he couldn't refuse their kind offer, so he picked it up and started to taste it. To his surprise, it was really delicious. He had been quite hungry on his way back.
I wonder if Yan Xuehen has eaten anything...
Just as he was lost in thought, Liu Ji's voice pulled him back: "My lord, has the lady successfully returned to the snake clan?"
Zuan nodded: "That's right, everything is peaceful over there..."
Then he recounted the situation of the snake clan to her in detail.
Noticing that he yawned from time to time, Liu Ji came up behind him and said, "Let me give you a head massage."
"Uh, this isn't a good idea."
“What’s wrong with it? I used to massage the Duke like this, it’s just a pity…”
Seeing her on the verge of tears, Zu An didn't know what to say. Besides, he was indeed quite tired from the journey, so he didn't refuse anymore.
The other person's fingers were very gentle, and the technique was very considerate and thoughtful. Zuan slowly closed his eyes.
Liu Ji noticed his tense neck and couldn't help but smile, saying softly, "Relax~"
Guided by her hand, his head nestled in something warm and soft. He opened his eyes, hesitant to speak.
Liu Ji said softly, "Your Highness, this is your home. Don't treat yourself like an outsider."
Zuan was somewhat dazed. Was she implying something with those words?
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