The "date pill" was an unexpected delight. As for what to do with it next, Jing Zhe and Wang Yingqiu need to conduct several more in-depth studies.
It's probably not possible today; we'll have to wait until another day.
The two lingered in bed for a while longer before Wang Yingqiu helped Jing Zhe get up to wash and change, acting every bit the part of a demure young lady.
After Wang Yingqiu finished dressing, Jing Zhe asked, "Weren't you secretly protecting me last night?"
Wang Yingqiu smiled and said, "I didn't even lift a finger, so how can you call it protection?"
Then, out of curiosity, she asked, "How did you know that? Did your fifth sister tell you?"
Seeing Jing Zhe nod, Wang Yingqiu immediately felt relieved.
"General Jinghong is top-notch in both military command and personal martial arts. I'm afraid that from the moment she entered the alley, she had thoroughly investigated the surrounding environment. How could I possibly escape her eyes?"
In fact, Wang Yingqiu was relieved that Liu Jinghong was able to appear at that time. If she had gone alone, she couldn't guarantee that she would have been a match for those assassins.
But when your man is in danger, it's not a good feeling to watch him be rescued by another woman.
Jing Zhe also asked curiously, "How did you know she was my fifth sister?"
"I only found out because I overheard your conversation."
Wang Yingqiu thought with a hint of fear that she had almost let slip that Qingqiu was mentioned.
"But how many older sisters do you actually have?"
Wang Yingqiu actually knew quite well how many older sisters Jing Zhe had, but she asked him this question on purpose to see how much he knew about the others.
Jing Zhe didn't think much of it and replied directly, "My parents adopted seven goddaughters, so I have seven older sisters! You already know my second and fifth sisters, and my eldest sister is in Yongzhou."
As for the other four older sisters, they probably wouldn't recognize each other even if they met now. The eldest and fifth sisters only met by chance; otherwise, they wouldn't know each other…”
After listening to him, Wang Yingqiu finally understood why he didn't know Qingqiu. There was only one person he was familiar with, Zhu Xinning, and Jing Wenmao had never mentioned anyone else to him.
Then, feigning a hint of jealousy, she pouted and said, "So you have so many good older sisters! You won't bully me with them in the future, will you?"
How could that be?
Jing Zhe put his arm around Wang Yingqiu, "Because you are also my sister. They are my good sisters, but you are my loving sister!"
Wang Yingqiu giggled in Jing Zhe's arms, but she was pondering a question in her heart.
Will these kind older sisters turn into romantic partners in the future?
...
As the two were talking, there was a knock on the door.
"What's wrong?"
"Master, there's a young master surnamed Zhou outside who says he's looking for Young Master Jing!"
The two people inside the room exchanged a glance and both knew who it was.
Jing Zhe stood up and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Brother Zhou to be so persistent. But since he has given us such a generous gift, I can't go too far."
Wang Yingqiu nodded, got up to straighten his clothes, and said softly, "Go ahead."
At this moment, Wang Yingqiu's face was radiant, her skin as white as snow, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes sparkling like waves. She looked even better than before, making Jing Zhe sigh in admiration. It seemed that a woman who had been with a man was indeed more charming.
I gently kissed her forehead and then went out.
...
As he came down from the second floor, a female disciple carrying tea walked towards him. Upon seeing him, she sweetly called out "Young Master Jing," her eyes sparkling with charm. This made Jing Zhe wonder if this "date pill" could not only strengthen his constitution but also increase his personal charm.
"Brother Zhou, didn't you say you'd do it next time? Why did you chase me all the way here?"
Jing Zhe looked at Zhou Zhiwei and pretended to be angry.
"Brother Jing, this is not my fault!"
Zhou Zhiwei pointed to the simpleton next to him and quickly distanced himself from the situation, saying, "He just found me and said that Zhu Sheren was looking for you, but he was too embarrassed to go into Wuxian Garden by himself, so he could only ask me for help."
After speaking, Zhou Zhiwei cast an envious glance at Jing Zhe.
"Brother Jing, it seems I've wronged you! You're not just incapable, you're absolutely amazing!"
It took most of the day to enter Wuxian Garden. In addition, Jing Zhe and Wang Yingqiu's ambiguous behavior at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering, grinding ink and singing lyrics, made it hard for Zhou Zhiwei to believe that the two were not having an affair.
Now that Zhu Xinning has come to his house again, their relationship must be quite close. If an ordinary man could get one of these women, he would be overjoyed. But Jing Zhe is attracted to both. If he didn't have a strong kidney, how could he resist?
He had just subtly inquired with Hanhan again and found that Hanhan was as naive as a virgin and had no problem with it at all. So the only one who could buy aphrodisiacs was Jing Zhe!
All things considered, he may not be incapable; he's just taking preventative measures in advance.
Jing Zhe glanced at him, and felt something was off about his lewd look, so he decided not to bother with him anymore.
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "Brother Zhou, I have some matters to attend to at home, so I must take my leave now!"
"Okay..."
Seeing Jing Zhe turn away, Zhou Zhiwei hurriedly asked, "Brother Jing, when exactly is the next time? Could you give me a specific time so I can prepare?"
"Next time, definitely next time!"
"..."
...
With the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering over, Zhu Xinning's burden instantly lightened, so she feigned illness today and did not attend the morning court session. Instead, she arrived at the Zhang family early in the morning with her maid, Xiangru.
When the Zhang family of three saw the famous Zhu Sheren come to their home, they were flattered but also wondering why she had come.
Although it was known that the Prince of Jin had a falling out with the Jing family, the fate of the adopted daughters was unknown to outsiders.
When Zhang Xuexian and his wife heard that Zhu Xinning had come to see Jing Zhe, they were taken aback, while Zhang Xiaoyu looked relieved.
The night before last at Wuxian Garden, Zhu Xinning's gaze towards Jing Zhe was unusual, suggesting there must be some connection between the two, and the current scene confirms her suspicions.
However, the two sides were of vastly different social statuses, and Zhu Xinning remained silent, making the atmosphere in the Zhang family extremely awkward.
"Second Sister!"
Jing Zhe's appearance brought a sigh of relief to everyone.
"I heard you didn't come home last night?"
Zhu Xinning frowned and put her hands on her hips, just like a woman scolding her husband.
What happened next surprised everyone.
Jing Zhe paused for a moment, then stepped forward and put his arm around Zhu Xinning's shoulder, seemingly coaxing her, then whispered in her ear, "Second sister, you'll never guess where I slept last night!"
What's even more shocking is that from the moment Jing Zhe stepped forward, put his arm around her shoulder, leaned his head against hers, and whispered in her ear, Zhu Xinning didn't show the slightest aversion or rejection. Everyone who saw this scene was speechless, unable to calm down for a long time.
Is this... still the legendary, aloof, and otherworldly Zhu Sheren?
(Finally out of the palace, it was so hard. I, Chonglou, hereby swear that I will never write that again. If I break this vow, everyone who reads this will shrink! Don't ask why you'll shrink, just know that you'll be a little guy!)
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