Minglong

Chapter 391 Ascension to Immortality
Chachacha...

Xie Jinhuan was diligently rubbing A Piao's back, unaware of anyone approaching. Only when the door opened did he snap back to reality, his expression stiffening slightly. He glanced down at the bathtub counter, then at the two beautiful women by the door:
"Uh……"

Naiduo cautiously entered the house, looking around:

"Young Master Xie, what are you doing..."

Xie Jinhuan thought the ghost was really mischievous, so he quickly stood up straight and casually wiped the table a few times:

"I accidentally dirtied the counter while washing up, so I just wiped it off quickly..."

Just a quick wipe?

Zhao Ling felt that even Xie Jinhuan might not have scrubbed her so vigorously when giving her a bath!
However, Xie Jinhuan didn't seem to notice anything unusual. It's normal for men to act a little crazy in private, so he didn't point it out at the time, but just gave him a slight look...

They discovered that Xie Jinhuan wasn't wearing any clothes while taking a bath. Now that she was standing in the tub, her flawless figure was on full display, and he was pointing a gun at her!
wow~
Xie Jinhuan sensed something was wrong and quickly squatted back into the water, looking slightly embarrassed.

"Your Highness, what brings you here?"

Duo Duo's cheeks were burning, but she still had a keen eye:

"Her Highness the Princess can't sleep and wants to have a few more drinks with Young Master Xie. I'll go get the wine."

After saying that, he ran out like the wind.

Zhao Ling had come to seek pleasure, and although she was a little nervous, she still displayed the composure befitting a princess, turning around gracefully.

"You've brought me such a fortunate opportunity, and I haven't yet expressed my gratitude. I'd like to discuss with you how to request a reward from the court. Do you have time now?"

"How could I not have time? I'll put my clothes on first and come right away..."

……

A moment later, at the Jinhuan Pavilion on the second floor.

A glass lamp hangs from the ceiling, and a red gauze curtain hangs down from above, covering the large red round bed that could comfortably accommodate ten people.

With fair skin and a beautiful face, Duoduo wore a colorful strapless top and lantern pants, hanging upside down on a red ribbon, showing off her captivating dance moves and body curves, like a fairy descending from heaven.

A small table was placed on the bed, with wine and drinks on it.

Zhao Ling also removed her outer robe, revealing a peacock-embroidered bodice in gold thread. She leaned against the headboard, her plump and rounded figure displaying an astonishing texture in the dim light, while the red hairpin in her hair exuded nobility, making her look like a noble concubine lying on a phoenix couch.

In comparison, Xie Jinhuan, dressed in a white robe, looked rather plain. He clearly belonged to a male concubine serving the princess. Sitting to the side, he looked her up and down.
"Drinking here?"

Zhao Ling held the wine glass and gently swirled it:

"dislike?"

"how come."

Xie Jinhuan was flattered. Seeing that the two girls' ulterior motives were obvious, he stopped pretending and took off his outer robe to reveal his very attractive chest and abdominal muscles, and helped pour wine.

"Oh~"

Duoduo, who was dancing, saw this bright and cheerful sight and her eyes lit up. She boldly slid down a bit and pinched Xie Jinhuan's chest muscles.

Zhao Ling also felt a surge of blood rushing to her head. She stepped forward and leaned against Xie Jinhuan's chest, asking:
"From your perspective, this treasure hunt was a gift to your confidante, but in the eyes of the Imperial Observatory, it was a gift to the Alchemy Sect, the Poison Sect, and the royal family. Moreover, it was an opportunity obtained from beyond the Great Wall, allowing the Southern Dynasty to inherit more legacies, for which the court deserves a great reward. My idea is to promote her to the rank of Duke. What do you think?"

Seeing that the princess didn't say she was rude, Duoduo swaggered over and gave her a kiss:

"Given Young Master Xie's achievements and abilities, I believe he should be granted the title of King."

Zhao Ling pushed the unruly Duo Duo away a little:
"To bestow a kingship now, to quell the evil forces and unify the north and south—what kind of kingship is this?"

"Too……"

Xie Jinhuan has already embarked on the path of cultivation; court titles hold little meaning for him, serving only to sound prestigious. His response to this was:

"It's all up to Your Highness to arrange."

Seeing that Xie Jinhuan was behaving quite properly, just like at the banquet, Zhao Ling placed her hand on his abdominal muscles and slowly explored them:

"As for the path of cultivation, it depends on your own wishes. If you find it troublesome, you can let Duan Yuechou continue as the alliance leader and then transition later; if you want to be the leader, I will call Duan Yuechou over, and you can have a competition to rightfully pass the torch from the old to the new..."

"I've been traveling around a lot, so it's hard for me to keep up with the affairs of the martial world. We'll talk about this after things settle down in the north. By the way, I found a Qilin holding a book pendant from that old man Sha Tu. According to the imperial records, Duan Yuechou's son was once rewarded by the court. If I'm not mistaken, the one who killed people in the Western Regions back then was Sha Tu. Now that he's been brought to justice, Sect Leader Duan should be able to ease some of his knots in his heart..."

"This is a great favor. I remember Duan Yuechou has a granddaughter whom he cherishes like a precious jewel..."

"Hey, that girl is only seven or eight years old..."

"Shall we talk about it later?"

"Uh……"

Xie Jinhuan was teased and harassed by the landlady, and his mind was not quite clear.

Seeing His Highness so relaxed, Duoduo naturally stopped being reserved. She twirled lightly on the ribbon, loosening the ties as the soft fabric slipped down...

I go……

Xie Jinhuan felt that he probably couldn't escape tonight. Since he couldn't resist, he could only endure the pain and accept his fate, leaning against the headboard.

“Last time on the ship, I was indeed a bit impulsive and mistreated Your Highness.”

Zhao Ling picked up her wine glass and poured it into Xie Jinhuan's hand:
"You still know? If it weren't for your past service, I would definitely punish you for disrespect. Hmm... what's done is done, there's no going back. You're now the Prince Consort of the Great Qian Dynasty, you have to agree whether you like it or not, understand?"

"understand……"

Seeing this, Duoduo interjected, "Your Highness, according to the rules, the consort must first undergo a trial marriage. We can't make such a hasty decision, what if..."

Zhao Ling looked somewhat helplessly down and gestured with her eyes towards the area below:
"Do you think he needs to try this?" "That's hard to say. There's an old saying, 'A silver-plated spearhead is nothing special'..."

"Then you try it, let's see if you have the guts."

"Hee~"

Duo Duo didn't have the guts to snatch the prize, but the person accompanying her was very bold. She immediately slipped down a few points, and Duo Duo was almost upside down in front of Xie Jinhuan. Then she repeated the same trick...

Oh my god...

Xie Jinhuan had never encountered such a test in his entire life, and he was finding it a bit overwhelming.
"Um... Your Highness, are you tired? Why don't you lie down and rest for a while..."

Zhao Ling leaned closer, and seeing Duo Duo's audacious actions, her almond-shaped eyes widened slightly. However, she still maintained her composure and raised her eyes:

"What? You want to serve this princess in bed?"

"Sigh, isn't this what a prince consort should do?"

"Humph~"

Seeing Xie Jinhuan acting recklessly, Zhao Ling didn't stop him. She simply looked at the audacious Duoduo, picked up her wine glass, and took a small sip.

"By the way, I obtained the blood of the Qilin and have already stepped into the threshold of breaking through the evil spirits, but I lack practical combat experience. My father's idea is that if you go to the north, you should take me with you..."

"More combat power means more security. I would be more than happy if Your Highness could lend me your assistance..."

Zhao Ling slightly pressed down on her collar and said seriously:

"Don't agree to everything in your excitement. I may have the ability, but I've never experienced any dangerous situations since I was a child. Last time in Northern Zhou, I even held them back. If you feel like I'm a burden, you don't have to force yourself..."

Seeing this, Xie Jinhuan became more serious and said earnestly:
“Everyone starts as a novice; without experience, one can never become a top-tier martial artist. Moreover, Your Highness’s Qilin Eyes are truly remarkable; they are incredibly effective against demonic cultivators like Yang Huaxian who are adept at concealment. Even if Your Highness hadn’t told me, I would have dragged him along.”

"..."

Zhao Ling was naturally satisfied to have the opportunity to go out and slay demons with Xie Jinhuan.

Although this matter is a bit excessive, if we don't do it now, when we set off later and Aunt Nangong and Senior Bu start a group, she can't just sit next door hugging her knees and acting like a victim, can she?

Moreover, having experienced it with Aunt Nangong's body before, once is enough to lead to a second time...

After a moment of wild thoughts, Zhao Ling slowly got carried away. She took a sip of strong liquor, raised her cheek and brought it close to Xie Jinhuan's face. Then, in a daze, she hugged his neck, straddled his waist, and lowered her head to kiss him passionately.

rustling...

Duoduo, hanging on the ribbon, saw the Divine Guardian appear in the world and even considerately helped her up...

?

Xie Jinhuan was skilled at serving his patrons, and this all-inclusive service, which didn't even require him to get up, truly flattered him. He slightly separated himself from them.

"Ling'er, how about I take over and you all rest?"

Zhao Ling was also on tenterhooks as Duo Duo pointed at her, but she still leaned on Xie Jinhuan's shoulder, looking down at him with an air of domineering authority:
"Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

"No, I was just worried that Your Highness would be in pain..."

"It's not like we haven't tried it before, what's the big deal..."

Zhao Ling hadn't felt any discomfort last time, only soaring into the clouds. Clearly, she had underestimated the difference in physical strength and ignored Xie Jinhuan's well-intentioned reminder. She simply looked at the cold, handsome face so close to hers and said earnestly:

"However, let me make this clear beforehand: although my love for you is mutual, the Zhao family and the Great Qian Dynasty are ultimately behind you. Once you become my man, you must help my father share the burden. Otherwise, with Xiao Dezi's abilities, he will surely cause a great calamity for the people and the country in the future."

Xie Jinhuan raised his hand and pinched Zhao Ling's cheek:
"His Majesty has treated me well, and even without this relationship, I would have reciprocated. As for Your Highness, just focus on practicing martial arts and enjoying yourself. If I make you worry about the country and the world, it means that I, Xie Jinhuan, am incompetent."

"Hmph~ Youthful arrogance..."

Zhao Ling was actually quite nervous, but as the landlady and the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, she could not back down at any time. So after a moment of eye contact, she suddenly lowered her waist!
"hiss--?"

Xie Jinhuan gasped inwardly, staring at the landlady in disbelief.

Duoduo was also startled and fell off the ribbon. She stood up nervously and said:
"Your Highness? Are you alright?"

"..."

Zhao Ling's body tensed, her domineering face stiffened, and her breathing froze, as if she still wanted to maintain the composure of a princess.

But her almond-shaped eyes were quickly covered with tears, and her cheeks were puffed out under her red lips, looking like she was about to cry, even revealing a bit of the childishness of a sixteen-year-old girl.

"Hey, it's okay, it's okay, don't cry, it's all my fault..."

Xie Jinhuan was also confused and quickly patted his back to comfort him.

Duoduo also took a handkerchief to help wipe away the tears. Seeing the prince's pained expression, she was a little scared.

However, Zhao Ling was indeed tough; after sniffling a few times, she said in a tearful voice:
"I'm fine, don't move!"

"Uh... alright, Your Highness, take it easy..."

……

"Duoduo, I'm tired, come here."

"Ah? I don't need it. I'm content just to serve Your Highness, ah~..."

……

The bright moon shines leisurely outside the building, and the jade-like light gleams inside the window. The laughter and chatter gradually quiet down in the spring breeze...

(End of this chapter)