Just then, Yu Ning returned. Seeing the tears on Qing Luo's face, Yu Ning hurriedly went to ask Ke'er what had happened. Ke'er told Yu Ning what had happened.
Yu Ning frowned as she looked at Qing Luo. "Do you have a death wish? How dare you hit Hong Xiang? These people are all princes and grandsons of emperors. Crushing people like us would be a piece of cake for them."
Qingluo knew the seriousness of the matter, "But... I just can't forget Fifth Prince, and I'm also very sad!"
Yu Ning sat down next to Qing Luo. "We courtesans, what sincerity do we have? Do you still remember Sister Lan? She insisted on being with Young Master Li, but in the end, she was kicked out of her home and had to return to the brothel!"
Qingluo knew that Sister Lan was in tears all day long. Even a woman who had been married once had difficulty receiving guests! "But, Yuning, I'm in so much pain right now!" Qingluo also understood that she, a courtesan, was not worthy of royalty. But matters of the heart were not something she could simply let go of!
Yu Ning wiped away Qing Luo's tears with her embroidered handkerchief. "You! You're just too clear about what you like and dislike! Actually, I can see that Young Master Hongxiang likes you! It's just that your heart is full of Fifth Prince right now, so you can't see his good points. Don't worry, just coax Young Master Hongxiang properly at the barbecue later!"
With tears in her eyes, Qingluo looked at Yu Ning and asked, "Is it really okay?" Yu Ning chuckled and told Ke'er to take Qingluo downstairs to wash up and get dressed again.
Over there, Hongzhou had already ordered his men to set up a barbecue grill on an open space on the hill behind the palace, with tables and chairs already arranged. Hongzhou leaned back in a recliner alone, feeling the gentle breeze.
If my father, Hongli, Consort Xi, my mother, and Lady Wukuza were all by my side, that would be even better.
The crescent moon hung high in the sky, and a mountain breeze blew gently, making Hongzhou completely relax. Hongxiang and Hongang arrived one after the other, having changed their clothes. Hongzhou quickly gestured for them to lie down. "My two brothers, look at the crescent moon above the treetops, and feel the cool breeze blowing through the mountains—it's so comfortable!"
Hongxiang lay there, his mind preoccupied with what had just happened. Could it be because he had been too hasty? Was Qingluo not ready yet? Hongxiang was sullen!
On the barbecue grill in the middle, flames licked at a deer, filling the air with an irresistible aroma that made one's mouth water. Hongxiang and Hongang, who had eaten their fill, were now restless and unable to sit still.
Hongzhou saw all of this and knew that the two were waiting for their beloved to return. Hongzhou hurriedly ordered someone to fetch Yu Ning and Qingluo. Hongxiang watched as the servants left, his feelings complicated.
When the two beauties emerged, they were graceful and alluring, captivating all who looked upon them. Hong Ang quickly called to Yu Ning, "Yu Ning, come sit here with me!" Yu Ning nudged Qing Luo beside her, and only then did Qing Luo come to her senses.
Yu Ning walked to Hong Ang's side. "Young Master, you've kept me waiting!" Hong Ang hugged Yu Ning in his arms. "No, Yu Ning is absolutely stunning tonight!" This made Yu Ning laugh in Hong Ang's arms.
When Hongxiang saw Qingluo, the slap mark on his face throbbed faintly, and he lowered his head, refusing to look at her. Seeing Hongxiang with his head down, Qingluo didn't know what to do and glanced at Yu Ning.
Yu Ning gestured for Qing Luo to sit down next to Hong Xiang. Qing Luo remembered what she had said to herself in the room, and glanced at Hong Zhou, whose mind was completely elsewhere. Qing Luo hesitated for a moment, then walked towards Hong Xiang.
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