Chapter 127:
The guests who came today, the young ladies in the building had of course heard about them.
Lu Ziyan has a reputation for killing, and even though he is born strikingly handsome, few young ladies dare to hope for his favor.
But at this moment, they were specifically called in by his confidant, which inevitably led them to misunderstand that they had caught the eye of that splendidly dressed, majestic young general.
The two young ladies exchanged a glance, both showing shy expressions on their faces, and ascended the stairs with graceful steps.
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On the other side, Pei Yuqing sat leisurely, propping his jaw and lowering his eyes to watch the song and dance for a while, when the door was pushed open again.
Chen Xi’er, who had just been dragged away with her mouth covered, entered again.
She had already changed out of the indecent dance skirt from before, and was now dressed as noble ladies in the capital city, in a charming yet dignified ruqun, with a gorgeous skirt hem, smiling sweetly.
In her graceful glances, she increasingly resembled Xie Wanning.
Pei Yuqing glanced at her, and when she drew near, he extended one finger to press against her shoulder, saying softly: “Don’t come near me, it’s suffocating.”
His tone was calm, his gaze slightly reddened from drunkenness, and his voice somewhat low and hoarse.
Chen Xi’er had been rejected repeatedly and no longer felt the initial disappointment; upon hearing this, she raised her eyebrows slightly, blinked her eyes quickly, looking all lively and gentle, covered her mouth with her slender hand, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear: “Lord Pei may not know that the wine on the table has been drugged.”
After speaking, she stared intently at the handsome man before her, and seeing a flash in his eyes but no other change, she frowned slightly.
“Warm Affection Powder is the aphrodisiac used by the flower house to liven things up, its medicinal effect lasts two hours. Lord Lu has ordered that during these two hours, you cannot leave this room… Though it’s just an aphrodisiac, it’s still not good for a man to hold back for too long.”
“Listen to this slave’s advice, there’s no need to make things hard on your own body.”
As she spoke, she bowed gracefully, knelt on the ground, and said softly: “This slave knows there’s only cousin in your heart, but if a man goes out to amuse himself a little, she will surely understand, and it absolutely won’t affect your affection.”
Her gaze carried a teasing intent as it slowly slid downward, from the man’s cheek to his adam’s apple, and when it went further down, her neck was seized and she was pushed aside.
“Get out!”
Chen Xi’er toppled to the side, a flash of embarrassment quickly passing through her eyes, but her hand was already at her waist. In front of the crowd of dancers, she loosened her clothes while crawling over on her knees, crying pitiably.
“Please take this slave, just take pity on me and save my life.”
She was left only in a bright-colored undergarment, her two arms tender like lotus root segments, with a striking bright red mole on the inner side of her delicate arm.
“This slave is also a pure young lady; if not for survival, how could I debase myself like this? I only beg for your favor.”
The beauty’s tears were also moving.
Pei Yuqing glanced at her and said, before she could press closer: “If you dare come closer again, I’ll take your life.”
His tone was indifferent, but no one would doubt the truth of those words.
Not only did Chen Xi’er freeze in place, even the more than ten dancers stopped their movements and looked over here with pale faces.
“Get out.”
The door was quickly opened, and the group of dancers hurriedly retreated.
Chen Xi’er hastily fastened her lapel and followed closely behind, not daring to test any further.
Downstairs, Ming Feng and Ming Jian saw her disheveled state and asked: “How did it go?”
“Absolutely not a man!” Chen Xi’er could not hide her resentment: “I’ve never seen anyone drink Warm Affection Wine and still remain unmoved!”
She had practically stripped herself bare, yet that man’s expression didn’t change, and he didn’t even glance once more.
