Minglong

Chapter 311 I wish I were like the stars and you were like the moon

The eldest princess's mansion.

As the sun sets, the garden is illuminated by dazzling lights, and colorful maids prepare drinks and gambling equipment in the banquet hall.

In the garden, Zhao Ling, dressed in a magnificent palace gown and with exquisitely applied makeup, was holding a ribbon, her eyes filled with a mixture of helplessness and envy, as she gave instructions.
"Stop floating around. It's so easy for Xie Jinhuan to fly, why are you wobbling like a dog paddling..."

The other end of the ribbon was held in the hand of the Iceberg Sword Fairy.

Linghu Qingmo tried her best to ride the wind and soar through the air, but controlling the power of heaven and earth requires a certain strength of spiritual power to guide it. Her physique was indeed sufficient, but her spiritual power was relatively weak. With a small horse pulling a heavy cart, it would be difficult to master it.

At this moment, Linghu Qingmo's situation is like a novice driving a race car. If he makes a slight mistake in his control, he will either drift, spin, or crash into a wall. He can only hold onto the ribbon to prevent himself from flying too high and not being able to get down. Coal Ball is still flying around beside him to help.

"You might think the Superior Wind-Riding Technique is easy, but it's actually a completely different story. I've already learned it very quickly..."

"I don't believe you. How about we switch places? I can come and go freely in a quarter of an hour at most."

"This isn't child's play... Coal Ball, don't push me."

"Gurgle..."

……

In the corridor not far away, Nangong Ye, dressed in a white dress, stood with one hand behind her back, exuding a cold and aloof air. Her expression resembled that of a young female sect leader observing the training of a sect's elite disciples, but deep down, she felt utterly hopeless, thinking to herself:
What happened? Didn't they switch bodies...?

Oh right, the Thousand Threads Soul-Binding Curse binds the soul, not the body...

What should she do? She couldn't mess around with the thief now; if the reaction from her soul was too strong, she'd be tortured to death...

it's over... it's over...

Sensing the enchantress's shy demeanor and wondering what she was up to, Nangong Ye sensed something was wrong. Fearing that Qingmo would discover him, he could only return to his room without making a sound and lie down to try to seal his divine sense.

However, the feedback did not come from the outside world, but from the depths of the soul. Closing one's consciousness is no less than experiencing it seriously behind closed doors.

After lying there for a while, Nangong Ye couldn't help but roll around on the bed, clutching the quilt and panting heavily, trying to suppress his irresistible urge to go find his lover.

However, after enduring this for a long time, Nangong Ye sensed something was wrong. He slightly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock, then closed his eyes tightly again, stubbornly enduring the unspeakable shame...

……
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The silver moon hangs high outside the window, and late-blooming autumn chrysanthemums sway silently outside, their faint fragrance permeating the dimly lit curtains.

Xie Jinhuan sat on the bed, one arm resting on her knee. Her cold face still carried a hint of arrogance, and her pupils reflected the jade-like face with her delicate shoulders trembling slightly.

Bu Yuehua had no strength left. She lay on her side facing inward, biting the corner of the blanket. Her face still looked a little aggrieved. The purple orchid butterfly hair clip shone faintly under the light of the luminous pearl. She looked intellectual yet gentle and beautiful, like a dignified lady who had been bullied.

Lin Wanyi was alright. She was curled up against the corner of the bed, glancing at the cold, hard man's trotters. Her eyes held a mixture of shyness and apprehension as she whispered:

"Alright... alright, your body hasn't fully recovered yet, you need to restrain your desires..."

When she noticed those eyes had turned away, Lin Wanyi stopped talking, her gaze darting away for a moment. Knowing she couldn't avoid it, she crawled forward and gave Xie Jinhuan a bear hug to help him regain his senses.

"Is this alright? If you keep threatening me like this, I'll really get angry!"

"Woo..."

Xie Jinhuan couldn't breathe, and only when Wanyi loosened her grip a little did she manage a smile:
"Since Sister Bu likes this style, I naturally have to play along. If you're really not happy about it, I won't force you..."

Bu Yuehua regained her senses, turned to look at the unruly child, and lightly kicked him with her bare feet:

"Tch~ Who's willing to do this? You look so handsome and dignified, but I never expected you to be so unscrupulous. I guess I misjudged you..."

Seeing that Xie Jinhuan had returned to normal, Lin Wanyi breathed a slight sigh of relief and turned to say:
"Master, say less. Just now, I don't know which vixen was so bewitched by the handsome young man's appearance. Her peach blossom eyes were shining, and she kept saying no, no, but she was just shaking her head and waving the moon... Ah~!"

Bu Yuehua was filled with shame and indignation. She gritted her teeth and got up to teach Wan Yi a lesson for her lack of respect for her elders. Wan Yi quickly hid behind Xie Jinhuan, letting the man help block her.

slap~
Xie Jinhuan saw Sister Bu rushing towards him, raised his hand to hug her and patted her lightly, his aloof demeanor returning to normal.
"What? Haven't you had enough?"

"you……"

Bu Yuehua's eyes widened in fear, and she stood up and hugged Xie Jinhuan, just like Wanyi had done, to help him wake up:

"Alright, you should go back early. Master and disciple Zihui have switched bodies, and their current situation is unknown. You need to stay and watch over them. Don't come here unless necessary..."

Seeing that Sister Bu was so well-behaved, Xie Jinhuan nodded in satisfaction. Seeing that no one was outside the door, he wrapped the two of them in a blanket and carried them to the bathroom next door.

Lin Wanyi blushed, afraid of being discovered by her family.

"No need to help me wash, we can take care of it ourselves..."

"Don't misunderstand. Shouldn't you help your husband bathe and change clothes before he leaves?"

"Ok?"

Lin Wanyi was taken aback, then raised her hand and lightly slapped this big pig's trotter:
"You've really grown up, haven't you? I still have to serve you... When will this drug wear off?"

Xie Jinhuan felt he was fine; he was simply still clinging to his original intention of 'enjoying life to the fullest.' At that moment, he threw the two of them into the bathtub and jumped in himself.

"You don't want to serve me, huh? Then I'll serve you all..."

"Okay!"

Bu Yuehua was genuinely afraid of this child. She turned around, picked up the soap, and began massaging the man's shoulders and back.

"Just this once, if you dare to do it again... Ah~ Husband, I was wrong..."

"Good~"

……

Seeing this, Lin Wanyi couldn't help but secretly click her tongue, thinking that her master was not as principled as she was.

But since her timid master obeyed her every word, she couldn't bring herself to be fierce. So, she could only lean against the other side and serve the man...

……
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Soon after, on the streets of the capital.

"steamed stuffed bun……"

"Candied Haw Lu..."

Peddlers and laborers came and went, strolling through the streets. Ladies and young ladies, who were out for a leisurely stroll and admiring the night view of the capital, all paused slightly when a figure in white robes brushed past them. They turned around, looked back, and whispered among themselves: "Mother, whose young master is that?"

"This face, this otherworldly air, it looks like Xie Jinhuan. Mother saw him once at the Golden Pavilion..."

"No way? A top-tier martial arts master actually walks the path himself?"

"Sharing joy with the people? Young Master Xie is an upright man, not at all pretentious. Do you dare to go and say hello?"

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

"Useless girl, then I'll go..."

"Huh?..."

……

Xie Jinhuan walked along the familiar street, merely smiling at the teasing from the young lady and madam, her eyes searching among the dazzling array of shops on the street.

Ye Hongshang walked beside him, holding a red umbrella, and looked at Xie Jinhuan with a rather surprised expression, teasingly saying:
"I must say, the way you look when you've taken the wrong medicine is much funnier than before."

"I didn't take the wrong medicine. My heart is pure and my mind is clear. What kind of style does Sister Ye like? A customer is God, and I'm good at all types..."

"Cut~"

Ye Hongshang turned her gaze elsewhere:
"Don't be so smug. Do you think your older sister is some little Wanyi or Yuehua, that you'll be bewitched and do whatever you want just because of a few glances?"

"Oh?"

Seeing this, Xie Jinhuan's fighting spirit was ignited. He raised his hand and gently hooked, but the hook went through the clipping and he couldn't hug it.

Ye Hongshang remained unmoved, shrugging slightly.

"Oh ho~ out of ideas now? If I won't let you touch me, all your sweet talk won't work."

Xie Jinhuan couldn't take advantage of the ghost when it was unwilling, but he had ways to make the ghost happy!
After turning and walking into the deserted alley, Xie Jinhuan turned around again:
"I know Sister Ye is formidable, but I didn't try to fool you with my eyes. Instead, I remained calm and composed, letting my true feelings guide my actions. How about we make a bet? If I win, we'll kiss; if I lose, I'll watch Steward Hou for a whole night?"

Seeing this, Ye Hongshang became interested, leaned against the alley wall, and raised an eyebrow:

"What are you gambling?"

Xie Jinhuan then pinned the wall against the wall, his expression upright.

"That's naturally a gamble with the beauty trap. Sister Ye is testing me. If I'm not strong enough to withstand the test, then I'll consider myself a loser. Otherwise, you can't keep going through the clipping."

Ye Hongshang found it somewhat amusing: "Looking like you now, you could pounce on your sister with just a flick of your finger, and you think you can withstand the test?"

Xie Jinhuan was emboldened: "If I say it's possible, then it's possible. Don't believe me? Try me."

"..."

Ye Hongshang was skeptical. After a moment's hesitation, she glanced at the brightly lit street scene outside the alley. Although no one could see her, she still used the red umbrella to shield herself from view. Then, she bit her lower lip, her eyes alluring, and hooked her fingers around the bodice of her red dress, slowly pulling it down...

Xie Jinhuan initially appeared innocent and detached, like a enlightened Buddha who had seen through the illusions of life. However, as the large white lump of coal came into full view, his pupils dilated slightly.
"I go……"

? !
Ye Hongshang looked surprised, then quickly straightened his clothes:

You call this "a calm and tranquil mind"?!

Xie Jinhuan stood up straight, satisfied, and spread his hands slightly:

"Hehe, I lost! Anyway, Sister Ye can't beat me up. She's big and white, so I'd be happy to even get a beating from her..."

Hey??

This was the first time Ye Hongshang had experienced the shamelessness of this brat. Realizing he had fallen into a trap, he angrily grabbed the boy's neck, holding up the crystal ball in his left hand.
"You dare to tease your older sister?! Come here, if you dare blink, you won't see me for three days..."

"Alright, a bet's a bet! Wow, Butler Hou's dancing is really flamboyant, look at that waist twisting, it's a feast for the eyes!"

"what?!"

When Ye Hongshang saw Xie Jinhuan admiring Steward Hou's dance with great interest, his eyes wide with astonishment, he assumed Xie Jinhuan was faking it, so he leaned closer to his face to let the boy see.

As it turned out, Xie Jinhuan was a ruthless person. He watched intently, nodding and shaking his head in rhythm, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Oh my god...

This time, Ye Hongshang sensed that Xie Jinhuan's Dao heart was as firm as iron. In order to get revenge, he had no choice but to switch scenes and become Wei Lu's inner demon...

"Eh!"

Although Xie Jinhuan felt relieved, he still looked away when he saw a group of his master's wives and senior sisters:

"That's not a good idea, it's a bit offensive!"

Ye Hongshang found Xie Jinhuan's weakness, and his imposing aura instantly flared up. He grabbed Xie's neck and forced his way close to Xie's face.
"It's just an illusion, not real. As long as you don't make unfounded connections, what's so offensive about it? Look! Otherwise, my sister will disappear!"

"Sigh, this is really inappropriate. Perhaps we should consult Butler Hou?"

"no!"

"Alas, a gentleman does not deceive in secret, wife, I was wrong..."

"What's wrong?"

"That was all wrong. I'll never lie to you again..."

"Humph……"

……

The human and the ghost, arm in arm, playfully bickered as they made their way to the Princess's residence.

The streets were brightly lit, the stars and moon shone brilliantly in the sky, and the presence of a man and a woman seemed to perfectly match the saying that Ah Piao had heard on the island before:

May I be like a star and you like the moon, shining brightly together every night...

(End of this chapter)