Outsiders say that the eldest daughter of the Luo family is a gentle and virtuous fairy-like beauty, who can be admired from afar but not touched.
"In my opinion, although this young lady is a goddess-like beauty, the word 'gentle and graceful' is perhaps the only word to describe her..."
Xiao Zhuo paused, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Underneath Miss Luo's beautiful skin lies a cat that scratches people everywhere."
"And she's incredibly wicked. Your sister is a bit slow-witted; she's already been punished, but she still hasn't figured out that this was all a setup by you."
Xiao Zhuo recounted in a casual manner what Luo Jiu had done to Luo Shuang'er that morning, leaving Luo Jiu terrified.
How could he know so much, as if he were there?
The Prime Minister's mansion, though vast, felt like his own backyard, inviting him to come and go as he pleased...
Luo Jiu knew that asking him questions would only result in his irreverent teasing, so she simply gave him a disdainful smile:
"Now I know, the prettier the flower, the more thorns it has. If you still don't tell me what you're here for..."
At this point, Luo Jiu paused, then continued, "Maybe she'll end up like my silly little sister, getting scammed without even realizing where the problem lies..."
"Miss Luo Jiu, don't worry. I just love roses with thorns, otherwise they'd be so tasteless."
The man's increasingly inappropriate remarks left Luo Jiu with nowhere to vent her anger.
Luo Jiu clenched her fists, restraining herself from hitting his face.
"If you won't tell me, let me guess. You're probably still eyeing the treasures in the Prime Minister's mansion."
"Your curiosity has only intensified after your unsuccessful attempt last time."
"So, relying on his martial arts skills, he couldn't wait to visit the Prime Minister's mansion again at night, but... it seems he failed again."
Luo Jiu changed the subject, her tone full of gossip: "Why don't you tell me, what kind of treasure is it that you're so interested in?"
Xiao Zhuo realized that this little girl was trying to trick him into revealing information, which was quite amusing.
He brought his face close to Luo Jiu's and teased, "Give me a kiss, and I'll tell you."
Xiao Zhuo said this to tease Luo Jiu, knowing she would definitely get angry and scold him for being shameless, but unexpectedly...
A soft touch enveloped his face, warm and moist, carrying a woman's unique fragrance. Although it was a faint floral scent, Xiao Zhuo tasted a cloying sweetness.
Luo Jiu didn't originally intend to do this, because doing so would completely ruin her persona, even though her true identity has been largely revealed...
But in that instant, the long-lost hidden quest reappeared in her consciousness. Luo Jiu gave in without any backbone.
[Hidden Quest: Accept or Reject]
[Reward: A white veil produced by the system, allowing the general outline of objects to be seen. Penalty: Luo Shuang'er's Intelligence increases by 15 points.]
Luo Jiu was speechless when she saw this hidden quest; it was forcing her to kiss him.
Forget it, if I don't go to hell, who will? As a modern woman of the 21st century, what's a kiss? It's just a fling.
The sensation of lips touching cheeks was fleeting, and before Xiao Zhuo could even savor it, Luo Jiu had already left.
He touched the spot where Luo Jiu had kissed him, his eyes and lips filled with an uncontrollable smile.
"Well, you can tell me now."
The woman's voice was soft and sweet, like a conversation between lovers, which softened Xiao Zhuo's heart.
Xiao Zhuo seemed to be bewitched, and didn't make any more strange requests, instead saying:
"Rumor has it that Prime Minister Luo has a treasure that he should always worship, which will ensure that the Luo family will receive imperial favor for generations to come."
"Luo Chentian was originally a poor scholar from a small place. His results in the provincial and metropolitan examinations were mediocre, but he was always able to advance to the next round of examinations. What's even more bizarre is that he won the emperor's favor in the palace examination and became the third-ranked scholar."
"Luo Chentian's official career took off from then on, and he became a rising star in the capital. He smoothly ascended to the position of Prime Minister. Rumors about him were numerous and ambiguous..."
Luo Jiu, hidden under the white veil, couldn't help but roll her eyes. Was this the legendary case of curiosity killing the cat?
"So you couldn't resist coming to find out what's going on?"
"That was originally the reason. But... now, of course, I just want to sneak a peek at Xiao Jiu'er."
Xiao Zhuo can't be serious for more than a minute before his true colors are revealed. He has a roguish charm; if he were thrown into modern times, he'd definitely be another womanizer who ruins young girls.
Luo Jiu now automatically filters out Xiao Zhuo's flirtatious remarks; anyone who believes him would be out of their mind.
"Spying on me? You don't mean you like me, do you?"
Luo Jiu had never been teased like this before, and she was eager to get back at him. The white veil provided by the system did have some effect, and Luo Jiu silently moved closer to Xiao Zhuo.
A face as beautiful as a fairy stopped in front of Xiao Zhuo. She raised her red lips and, before Xiao Zhuo could react, pulled off her white veil.
Her grayish-white pupils, radiating a deathly aura, were utterly devoid of any expression. A pair of eyes capable of reflecting all the beautiful emotions of a person had been abruptly erased from Luo Jiu's body.
Her blood-stained lips and arrogant white eyes were strangely combined on a face as beautiful as a fairy, making her look like a female demon from a supernatural novel who sucks the life essence of people, inexplicably eerie.
"So, do you still like it?"
The system had shown Luo Jiu this body's face before, and Luo Jiu refused to believe that this man was so indiscriminate in his desires that he would take advantage of her. She had run away in a hurry last time, and she was sure it would be the same this time.
Xiao Zhuo didn't speak, but silently and carefully and gently brought the white veil in her hand back to her eyes.
Luo Jiu chuckled self-deprecatingly. Sure enough, no man would ever fall for eyes like that. It seemed the road to winning over the male lead was long and arduous.
"Shh!"
Xiao Zhuo placed his finger to his lips, and seeing that Luo Jiu remained silent, he spoke:
"Don't belittle yourself because of what you see."
"In my heart, the eldest daughter of the Luo family, who is full of bad intentions, is not a person who wallows in self-pity."
Luo Jiu was somewhat surprised, never expecting that these words would come from a petty thief she had only known for less than two days.
Is he... trying to comfort himself?
"Pfft! Are you dumbfounded?"
Xiao Zhuo reverted to his usual irreverent manner and reached out to tap Luo Jiu on the head.
"My beauty, I'm leaving now. I'll come see you again tomorrow!" He turned around, but Luo Jiu grabbed his sleeve.
What's your name?
"Xiao Zhuo, my little beauty, remember this: the notorious thief who kissed you was named Xiao Zhuo!"
I'll come see you again tomorrow night!
His boastful words vanished in an instant. The large boudoir fell silent once more.
A summer breeze drifted in through the slightly ajar window, carrying a delicate fragrance, proving that someone had been there late at night.
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