Chapter 282 Are you determined to become my enemy for your master?
I don’t know how long it took before the noise in the bedroom gradually subsided.
Chu Jin held the exhausted Manluo in his arms and soaked her in the warm bathtub. His fingertips brushed across the kiss marks on her shoulders, causing her to let out a lazy sigh of anger.
Ripples appeared in the water of the mandarin ducks' bath. In the misty water vapor, he lowered his head and kissed away the water droplets on her temples, with an unmeltable tenderness in his eyes.
Manluo felt that he was always touching and fiddling with things, which was getting in the way, so she kicked him out of the tub and took a peaceful flower petal bath.
After washing up, the old servant guarding the door brought the food box in time, and the table was filled with steaming hot food.
The two of them had not eaten or drunk anything for a whole day and night, and were already extremely hungry. They did not care about their manners at this moment and wolfed down the four dishes and one soup.
After eating and drinking her fill, Manluo's eyelids felt heavy. She burped and dove into the quilt. After a moment, she began to breathe evenly.
After all, she was pregnant and had just gotten pregnant. Although her morning sickness was not as severe as Xiyan's, she was easily tired.
Chu Jin tucked the quilt in for her, kissed her lightly on the lips, and quietly left the bedroom.
The shadow of the old locust tree in the yard swayed. He stood in the yard and looked around. Then, he raised his hand and shot a silver flare.
After about an incense stick of time, the Soul Killer in black climbed over the courtyard wall like a ghost and knelt on one knee:
"National Master."
"How is the battle in Yunqiu?" Chu Jin asked in a deep voice.
"The Crown Prince and the Queen were badly defeated and led the remaining troops to retreat to Chiyu Peak."
Chu Jin's eyes flashed, as if he was surprised. "How could the Crown Prince be defeated with so many soldiers and generals?"
Shihun briefly recounted to Chu Jin what happened on the Yunqiu battlefield.
Chu Jin frowned. He didn't expect so many things to happen after he left.
When he heard that Xiao Nanyan had won, he couldn't help but get angry:
"Xiao Nanyan, even with such a meticulous plan, I still couldn't kill you. How despicable! I, Chu Jin, would not be a human being if I don't kill you."
Soul Killer continued to report: "Master, there is one more thing, about Xi Yan..."
"Shh-"
Chu Jin suddenly looked towards the inner room, then waved to Soul Slayer:
"Come closer and tell me."
Soul Killer immediately understood, leaned over to Chu Jin's ear, and lowered his voice:
"Xiao Beicheng kidnapped Xiyan and ordered Xiao Nanyan to bring his military token to Feiyun Temple at noon three days later for exchange. He was the only one allowed to go."
Chu Jin's eyes sternly thought for a moment and then ordered:
"Go back and report to the Empress and the Crown Prince. Tell them that I've been poisoned by a viper and need to rest for two days. Once I'm fully recovered, I'll go to Chiyu Peak to apologize."
"Yes, sir."
Just as Soul Killer was about to leave, Chu Jin stopped him:
"Remember, don't reveal my hiding place."
"I understand!"
The Soul Killer took the order, leaped up, and disappeared over the wall.
Chu Jin looked in the direction he left, his eyes gradually darkening.
Just because he loves Manluo doesn't mean he doesn't want to kill Xiao Nanyue.
Xiao Nanyan had a grudge against him for killing his father, and this time he almost took his life through the hands of "fake Manluo". Chu Jin must avenge this grudge.
Moreover, he felt guilty about leaving the Empress and Crown Prince Helian Feng last night without even saying goodbye.
Therefore, the only thing he could do to help the prince was to kill Xiao Nanyue to relieve his hatred.
Chu Jin turned around and went back to the inner room. Just as he pushed the door open, he saw a sudden flash of cold light behind the door.
He instinctively moved to the side to avoid it, but froze when he caught a glimpse of the person holding the blade.
Manluo stood in the shadows in a single piece of clothing, the dagger in her hand already against his throat.
Chu Jin did not dodge, staring at Manluo quietly, his tone calm:
"What are you talking about? Are you trying to murder your own husband?"
"Bah!" Manluo spat fiercely:
"How can you be my husband? We just slept together for a few nights."
Chu Jin's eyes darkened, and a hint of ice appeared in his voice:
"You've taken advantage of me so many times, and you want to be irresponsible?"
Manluo sneered: "You didn't take advantage of me, we're even, just playing around."
"You woman!"
Chu Jin's face darkened. He suddenly raised his hand, stretched out two fingers to clamp the blade, and tightened his grip suddenly:
"Manluo, as long as you are willing to leave Xiao Nanyan, I will immediately prepare a grand wedding and marry you off with great fanfare."
Manluo's hand holding the hilt of the blade trembled slightly, cold as ice:
"Who agreed to marry you?"
"Manluo, what happened to you today?" Chu Jin frowned.
"You were fine just now..."
"Why are you pretending to be confused!" Manluo suddenly raised her eyes, her pupils reflecting the setting sun outside the window:
"Do you still want to kill Xiao Nanyan?"
Chu Jin understood in his heart - she must have overheard the conversation he had just had with the Soul Slayer.
He let go of the short blade, took a half step back and leaned against the door frame, his voice sinking:
"Manluo, you should know that my father, Chu Shang, died at the hands of Xiao Nanyan. The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable."
"But Xiao Nanyan is my master. If you want to kill him, you have to get past me, Zisha!"
Chu Jin also felt a little angry:
"What good has Xiao Nanyan given you that you'd risk your life for him like that? Could it be that after all the times we've been together, how many times I've risked my life for you, and how many times you've saved me, it's still not enough to outweigh his kindness towards you?"
"I, Manluo, am also a person with a conscience. I lost my mother at a young age, and my biological father sent me to a brothel. If it weren't for Xiao Nanyan's rescue, the person standing before you wouldn't be the Thousand-Faced Purple Demon, but the most beautiful lady from Cuiyun Tower! For eight years, he gave me a place to live and asked Master Zhuyin to teach me martial arts and poison techniques. I saved you this time, which is already a betrayal. I don't want to watch you kill my master with your own hands again!"
"so--"
Chu Jin's eyes suddenly became bloodshot. He used his true energy in his hands, and with a snap, the short blade was broken in two by his two fingers!
"Are you determined to become my enemy for your master?"
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