When the noise and commotion from cleaning downstairs subsided, Murong Xi had already returned to Wenxiang Residence alone, as agreed with Jing Zhe.
Of course, if the Soul-Severing Fan and the man in the bamboo hat hadn't died, Jing Zhe definitely wouldn't have dared to let her go back on her own. However, since he killed both of them, Murong Xi was no longer in danger in the city.
However, Murong Xi's reluctant gaze before parting was truly captivating. But Jing Zhe was secretly delighted: it seems that although Murong Xi appears aloof on the surface, once she becomes his woman, she will never want to be separated from him for even a moment.
It's only been half a day. After he announces their relationship to Zhu Xinning tomorrow, the two of them can be together openly. Why treat it like a life-or-death separation?
After seeing Murong Xi off, Jing Zhe went downstairs to meet the members who had finished cleaning, and then the group headed towards Wenxiangju in a grand procession.
Alcohol is a very strange thing.
I want to drink when I'm sad, and I want to drink when I'm happy.
It is said that people are in high spirits when they have good things to do, and this is probably true for Jing Zhe at this stage. He has mastered both martial arts and lightness skills, his career is quite successful, he has countless riches, and most importantly, his women are all beautiful and virtuous.
Especially after taking in the aloof Empress Murong Xi, Jing Zhe has no worries at the moment. The only thing he needs to consider is to open newspaper branches in various cities after the New Year, and then recall Pei Yunxi and Mu Qingren and her apprentice to Jingzhou.
Of course, the most important thing is revenge.
However, there's no rush. We need to wait until King Kadan of the Western Frontier finishes dealing with matters in the Western Frontier, and then put on a show with him, leading the Prince of Jin to his own destruction!
Therefore, Jing Zhe was particularly happy tonight. Before the celebration banquet began, he distributed year-end bonuses to the newspaper staff. The banquet started with a year-end summary and ended with a New Year's outlook. During the banquet, Jing Zhe drank a lot of alcohol, the most he had ever drunk since he traveled to this era.
Last night he was faking being drunk, but tonight he's truly drunk, completely unconscious. He doesn't even know how he got off the table or how he got home…
In his sleep, he vaguely felt someone gently calling and shaking him, but Jing Zhe just thought it was a dream within a dream, because he tried to open his eyes, but after trying for a long time he couldn't, so he continued to sleep.
All his women appeared in his dream, but in the end, all their faces transformed into Murong Xi's face, and then Murong Xi waved to him and disappeared.
Jing Zhe quickly reached out to pull him up and finally managed to grab him...
It was at this moment that he woke up.
When he opened his eyes, he did indeed grab someone, but it wasn't Murong Xi he grabbed; it was Zhu Xinning. Upon closer inspection, he realized that he wasn't sleeping at home, but at Wenxiang Residence.
It was already noon, and the sun was quite scorching, shining obliquely through the window lattice, making it rather dazzling.
This was a real hangover; I slept straight through until the afternoon. Looks like I really need to drink less in the future, or I might mess things up.
Especially when he sat up, Jing Zhe felt an unbearable headache, as if his head was about to split open. If he hadn't been drinking his own strong liquor, he would most likely have cursed, "Fake liquor is harmful."
She raised her hand to shield her face from the glaring sunlight, and then she realized that there were more people in the room than just Zhu Xinning. Zhang Xiaoyu and Yu Xiangrong were also there, and even Su Mochen was standing in the room, looking at Jing Zhe with a look of heartache and a conflicted expression in his eyes.
With his other hand supporting him on the bed, Jing Zhe sat up with Zhu Xinning's help.
He first smiled and said, "Why did Mo Chen arrive so early?"
Su Mochen pursed his lips, but in the end he couldn't help but point to the rising sun outside the window: "It's getting late. If you get up any later, you'll be in time for dinner."
"Pfft~"
When Su Mochen spoke to her with such a cold face, Zhang Xiaoyu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. Zhu Xinning also couldn't help but chuckle. The slightly awkward and quiet atmosphere in the room instantly became lively again.
Jing Zhe scratched his head, not feeling embarrassed at all, and laughed, "I was too happy last night and drank way too much. I didn't wake up until the afternoon!"
This time, Su Mochen pursed his lips but didn't say anything.
Zhu Xinning, standing next to her, said with some concern, "Your alcohol tolerance is already low, and you just got drunk last night. Even if you're happy, you can't drink like this! In the end, you'll be the one who suffers!"
"Second sister is right, I won't dare drink like that again!"
Jing Zhe smiled and nodded, then said, "But noon would be even better. Since all four of you are here, I'll be frank with you about something—promise me you won't be angry!"
"..."
The four women exchanged glances, all remaining quite calm. Then Zhu Xinning spoke first: "You... go ahead and say it!"
Okay! Don't get angry!
Jing Zhe was still not at ease, so he glanced at the next room and gave the four of them a heads-up.
He has decided to confess his affair with Murong Xi to his women, and Murong Xi agreed yesterday, but told Jing Zhe to wait until noon to talk about it. Now is the perfect time.
As for why it was noon, Jing Zhe didn't think about it too much. Moreover, he felt that after Murong Xi was freed from the constraints of her status as Empress, Zhu Xinning and the others would definitely not make things too difficult for her.
More importantly, this Immortal Transformation Pill is an unparalleled medicine, and Murong Xi is willing to share it. What reason do Zhu Xinning and the others have to refuse such a selfless woman?
Having made up his mind, Jing Zhe laughed and said, "Actually, I lied to you before. Empress Yueyao—that is, Xi'er—is my woman!"
"..."
Jing Zhe paused after speaking, giving the four women time to react.
In his mind, the four of them would be furious when they heard the news—especially Su Mochen, who would probably jump up in anger. Then he would reveal that Murong Xi had given up the throne and selflessly offered them the Immortal Transformation Pill, and he believed they would not be so angry.
However, something unexpected happened.
After he finished speaking, the "Jingzhou Girls' Team of Four," led by Murong Xi and assisted by Su Mochen, showed no sign of anything amiss...
Jing Zhe was stunned.
This is completely different from what he imagined!
Where is the anger? Where is the rage? Where is the scream?
You're all so calm, what should I do next?
So she cautiously asked, "Second sister, aren't you angry?"
Zhu Xinning shrugged and said, "Why should I be angry?"
Jing Zhe went to see Zhang Xiaoyu, who smiled and shrugged, "If Second Sister isn't angry, why would Xiaoyu be?"
"..."
Jing Zhe then looked at Yu Xiangrong—and then ignored her, because she was just like Zhu Xinning and Zhang Xiaoyu's little follower.
What kind of thoughts could a little sidekick have besides being silly and cute?
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