A subordinate standing nearby hesitated and said, "Your Highness, Zu'an is, after all, a baron personally appointed by the Emperor, and also an official of the Eastern Palace. Openly killing him in the capital would likely cause a huge uproar."
The young nobleman said calmly, "Who said I was going to kill him? Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. I'll teach him a lesson he'll never forget. Who told him to be so arrogant as to dare to defy my father? My father is magnanimous and won't stoop to his level, but I'm the kind of person who always seeks revenge."
"Your Highness is wise," one of the subordinates immediately praised.
The young master's face remained expressionless: "Have you prepared everything? Go check it again. This time, there can't be any mistakes."
"Yes!" Several subordinates hurriedly retreated to check.
Meanwhile, in the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district), Zu An was already dressed and waiting in his room.
Seeing the slender woman in the long dress enter, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Red Tears, I'm always amazed by your beauty."
"Your mouth has fooled countless girls," Qiu Honglei rolled her eyes, but there was no hint of joy on her face from the praise. "Auntie, I'm going back to the Holy Church."
“I know,” Zuan said, his expression also somewhat downcast. “Your master already told me.”
Damn it! These days, he's been separated from his confidantes one after another. First it was Da Manman, then Zheng Dan, then Qiao Xueying, and now even Qiu Honglei is leaving him. In this vast and bustling capital city, he feels incredibly lonely.
"It's hard to meet, and it's even harder to part," Qiu Honglei sighed softly. During her two years as the most beautiful courtesan at Shenxianju, she had met countless literary figures and naturally possessed a certain talent herself. "We've just confirmed our relationship, and now we have to separate..."
Zuan pulled her into his arms and said in a deep voice, "If you can't master that damn technique, then don't. I don't need you to become a peerless master. If you become weaker, I can protect you better."
Leng Shuangyue, standing at the door, hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. This guy is really lecherous. He's always hugging and cuddling the Holy Maiden. The key is, Holy Maiden, can't you have a little more restraint? You used to be quite skilled with those men, always bewitching them but leaving them wanting more. How did you end up losing yourself today?
Alas, if those men at the main altar knew that the Holy Maiden was now lying shyly in another man's arms, they would probably be so angry they'd vomit blood.
Leng Shuangyue complained endlessly, but since the sect leader hadn't said anything, she naturally wouldn't jump out and play the villain. Anyway, there was no harm in giving her a hug, as long as she didn't do anything more outrageous.
Qiu Honglei spat out, "Pah! If Master knew you were talking about 'The Enchanting Sounds of the Heavenly Demon' like that, he'd slap you a few times!"
She naturally knew that relying on her looks to please others was not a sustainable strategy. If she gave up cultivating "Heavenly Demon's Enchanting Voice," how would she compete with those women in the future?
She is indeed beautiful, but which of Miss Chu and the others is lacking? If she accidentally runs into a vicious person, they could kill her and she'd have nowhere to turn for help.
Moreover, as a holy nun of the Holy Church, how could she not have any pursuits of her own?
She also wanted to pursue the Great Dao, to be as powerful as her master, no, it would be even better if she were more powerful than her master.
Hmph, Master used to spank her back in the day, I'll give him a piece of my mind someday.
The moment this thought of "betraying one's master and ancestors" arose in her mind, she felt extremely guilty, but she was also somewhat eager to try it out, after all, she came from a demonic sect and her behavior was rather unconventional.
“I’m really worried about you. Your cultivation method is too evil. Even your master…” Zu’an hesitated for a moment, but still didn’t mention that Yun Jianyue was still suffering from karmic fire, for fear of increasing her pressure and making her hesitant to cultivate in the future.
Anyway, she's different from Yun Jianyue. As long as she can cultivate to the perfect realm, even if karmic fire appears, I can help her vent it. Hmm, I don't mind being the dregs of the medicine.
Qiu Honglei looked excited: "Don't worry, Ancestor. My master said that my talent is the best among all the successors of the Holy Sect. I will definitely reach the perfect state as soon as possible and then come to find you. But don't forget about me."
As he spoke, his tone became increasingly resentful.
"How could I forget you? I think about you every day and dream about you..." Zuan whispered in her ear, saying all sorts of sweet words, then reached out and lifted her smooth and delicate chin, lowered his head and kissed her.
Qiu Honglei let out a soft moan and completely melted into his arms, gently responding to his demands.
Leng Shuangyue, standing at the door, stared wide-eyed at Qiu Honglei in disbelief.
Miss, aren't those the typical lines of a scumbag? Didn't you hear those kinds of things all the time back in Shenxianju? You used to secretly laugh at how silly women would be fooled by those words, but now you're the one who's become a naive and innocent girl?
And could you two please not kiss so passionately? There's someone right here!
And you surnamed Zu, where are you reaching your hand?
Miss, where has your usual composure gone? Have you forgotten that the holy maidens of the sect are required to remain chaste?
She looked conflicted, hesitating whether to stop them. They hadn't gone all the way yet, and she was worried that she would be disliked by others if she went out. But with their relationship progressing so passionately, she was afraid that they would soon take the final step.
Fortunately, Qiu Honglei regained her senses not long after. She pushed Zu An away and, while straightening her disheveled clothes, burst into tears: "So you were only interested in my body after all..."
As she spoke, two streams of tears fell like pearls from a broken string, her expression extremely sorrowful.
Zu An panicked immediately: "Of course not! If I only wanted your body, I wouldn't have stopped the previous times, and I certainly wouldn't have let your master take you back. Although your master is a Grandmaster, he is currently injured, and this is the capital. If I wanted to keep you here, I would have had plenty of ways to do so. I only agreed to your master's conditions because I couldn't bear to ruin your future..."
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