It was a pitch-black night without even a glimmer of starlight. The dusk was heavy, so Cuiwei lit a few more candles to provide some light.
"Because of those murders, no one dares to go out anymore. Business owners have been complaining lately, saying they'll be broke if things continue like this."
Su Qian: "After the murder case is investigated, we can open some soup kitchens or something to help the common people."
Cuiwei removed her makeup and hairpins, and said with heartfelt emotion, "Madam, you are truly kind-hearted. No wonder His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan has always regarded you as a goddess. You are just like the goddess in heaven, full of compassion and love for all living beings."
Su Qian smiled helplessly, "It was just a joke from Yan Xuanye, but you took it seriously."
Cuiwei held her neck high. "No, I think what His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan said is absolutely right! Our wife is the Nine Heavens Goddess!"
Su Qian looked at her heroic and high-spirited appearance and couldn't help laughing. "Okay, you go out first. I also want to take a shower."
"Okay, I'll wait outside. If there's anything, Madam, just ask me to come in."
"good."
It was also a habit she brought from modern times. She didn't like people serving her in the bath. After Cuiwei left, Su Qian got up and went behind the screen to start taking off her clothes.
Cuiwei was right. Ordinary people have been afraid to go out these days, so the place has become increasingly deserted.
As she undressed, she quietly listened to the occasional rustling of leaves outside the window, accompanied by a few barking dogs, but only for a moment before returning to her usual silence...
When she was left with only her underwear, she heard a few small footsteps behind her. Although they were very light... very light, she still recognized them.
Thanks to him, she has been on edge recently and dared not take it lightly at all.
So, she noticed it the moment he appeared.
Su Qian didn't know why he always appeared when she was taking a bath. She remembered that he had no interest in women. Could it be that humiliating her at this time would make him feel more satisfied?
Lu Huan said calmly, "Why don't you continue taking off your clothes?"
Su Qian didn't hear any emotion in his tone, and was unsure of what to do. She didn't dare to act rashly. If she angered him, it would be difficult to deal with.
Not hearing her response, Lu Huan seemed to have lost some of his patience. "You said you loved me, but you were always silent in front of me. Sometimes... I really doubted what you said, but until a few days ago..."
For some reason, he stopped talking here. Su Qian couldn't help but be curious, "What happened a few days ago?"
Lu Huan raised an eyebrow, "Nothing."
Su Qian: “…”
This guy really was... He came to her room for no apparent reason, said a bunch of inexplicable things, and after whetting her appetite, he stopped talking.
Su Qian didn't have the habit of taking off her clothes and bathing in front of him. At this moment, she was only wearing a thin inner garment, which was a bit inappropriate both morally and logically.
Seeing that he had no intention of killing her at the moment and seemed to be interested in chatting with her, Su Qian was no longer so nervous.
She took the clothes she wanted to change and put them on, then slowly turned around and looked at him.
Lu Huan seemed to be in a good mood.
At least, this was the happiest he had ever been since she met him.
His eyes unexpectedly softened, with the corners of his eyes and mouth slightly raised, as if he wanted to laugh but was holding it back.
Su Qian was a little surprised. What good thing had happened to him?
Seeing Su Qian looking at him like this, he asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Su Qian: "I think you are very happy today."
Lu Huan walked towards her with steady steps, a smile on his face, "Not just today, but these past few days."
Su Qian spoke cautiously, "Did you encounter something good that was worth being happy about?"
Lu Huan thought thoughtfully, "Is it something good to be happy about?"
He felt the joy growing in his heart. It seemed... it had been a long time since he had felt this way. "Maybe. It's worth being happy about."
Su Qian nodded blankly, "That's good."
Lu Huan pressed on, "How is it better? What's the good part?"
"It's nothing, as long as you are happy." She seemed very sincere when she said this.
Su Qian added in her heart: If you are happy, I won’t have to die again.
Who knows what a madman will do when he goes crazy.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes and his heart skipped a beat.
I thought to myself, she really loves me.
Lu Huan stared at her intently, and for a moment, Su Qian saw the same look in his eyes as Yan Xuanye's, that crazy, burning look...
It's shocking.
Lu Huan: "Since you've made me happy, I'll grant you a request. Tell me what you want."
Su Qian was confused. What did she mean by making him happy?
He could even grant her a request. When did he become so generous?
Su Qian stared at him blankly. Lu Huan's smile was a bit scary, but he seemed completely oblivious. "Why, are you so happy you've lost your mind?"
"I'll only give you this one chance. If you don't want it, you won't have it again in the future."
Su Qian said eagerly, "Yes, I want it!"
Lu Huan laughed again, "What do you want?"
He laughed like a child, with genuine joy and a hint of mockery, as if he was laughing at her stupidity.
"Will you give me everything I want?"
Lu Huan nodded, "That's right."
Su Qian thought about it for a while, perhaps this was a turning point that would allow her to return to the modern era!
She has been with Yan Xuanye for so long. Although he dotes on her and puts her first in everything, he will agree to any harsh request.
But she knew that Yan Xuanye would not retreat and he would not give up everything he had.
In that case, why not make good use of this opportunity? After all... it was he who proposed it, so he could agree to one of her requests, so why not refuse it?
She pondered for a moment, then raised her head, looked him in the eyes, and said firmly, "I want you to protect Nanchang State. If possible... I want you to repel Yan Xuanye's army and make them return to Fengyuan State."
Lu Huan frowned suddenly, and after a moment, he asked again, "Why is this request?"
Didn't she adore him? Why didn't she let him take her away, take her away from here, or let him marry her.
Why is this a requirement?
Su Qian was also a little confused. He had... a lot of questions today.
"No reason. Didn't you say you could grant me a request?"
Lu Huan looked at her silently for a while, his expression becoming dull. "...I thought you would want something else."
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