Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 207 Whom Do You Show Pity and Tenderness (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Lu Xingzhou's heart melted instantly.

Even though he had done everything with Pei Chuyun, it was still difficult for him to experience the same unreserved and passionate love from the little demon girl as Shen Tang did.

If Lu Xingzhou were never able to break through to the third rank, the little demon girl's attitude might not be the same as it is now.

But Lu Xingzhou knew that Shen Tang wouldn't.

Even if he were still a seventh-rank official, even if he were still confined to a wheelchair and unable to stand, Shen Tang would still take care of him for the rest of his life.

Whether he is worthy of her in his heart is another matter.

Actually, there was another person who didn't care about her weakness and disability... she only cared about her weakness and disability. That was another extreme, bringing only coldness to people, which is why she could sink and revive in the spring breeze like Shen Tang.

Unable to suppress the flutter in his heart, Lu Xingzhou lowered his head to find Shen Tang's lips: "Tangtang..."

Shen Tang was stunned for a moment. It seemed that Lu Xingzhou had never called her that before. He used to find it cheesy, but after going out, his words became sweeter? Or was it because of the same burning emotions that he could no longer care about whether it was cheesy or not?

She had no time to think about it; the emotions she had suppressed for months were surging within her, and she wanted to kiss him even more than Lu Xingzhou did.

They kissed passionately, all the words they had left unsaid choked back inside, as if a single kiss could release them all. The strength of their embrace made it seem as if they wanted to meld each other into one another.

Lu Xingzhou was fortunate to have made a breakthrough in his cultivation recently, otherwise he didn't know if he would have been strangled to death by the Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Scripture.

Heavy, disordered breathing filled the air, and the room gradually grew warmer. Kissing, they instinctively moved towards the bed and soon rolled into each other's arms.

In a house not far away, Ye Tinglan opened her eyes in disbelief: "Have these two already done something?"

Poor, aloof and abstinent Imperial Advisor, who had lived a life of seclusion, imagined a long-awaited reunion where they would hold hands and reminisce about their separation. Just recounting what had happened between them over the past few months would take until dawn.

Who would have thought that these two would kiss without saying a word, and their voices sounded weird; they might have even ended up in bed together.

I don't understand you young people. There are men living next door, don't you even try to be discreet?
Even considering the mere fact that the "Imperial Advisor came to assess Princess Chaohuang," the assessment completely collapsed before the incense had even burned for a moment. This little slut still wants to succeed to the throne? Are you waiting to see her defile the harem?

Ye Tinglan hesitated for a moment, wondering whether she should stop it...

Well, I'll listen anyway, just in case there's a misunderstanding...

When I opened my divine sense to listen carefully, the first thing I heard was: "...See if it's gotten bigger?"

Ye Tinglan: "?"

Is this something you can listen to for free?

Shen Tang was chuckling: "Really? It's gotten so much bigger, and it's hard too."

Ye Tinglan: "..."

What's wrong with this empire...?

In reality, the couple was just lying in bed, with Shen Tang leaning against Lu Xingzhou's shoulder and poking his chest.

Ye Tinglan could never understand the burning desire of a boy to show off his well-developed chest muscles to his girlfriend, a desire that even surpassed that of slut.

Especially when he was in love with Shen Tang, he was still a thin and weak man. He only started working out to build muscle after they broke up, and he wanted to show it off even more.

Similarly, a man's beautiful muscle lines are also a powerful attraction for women. Shen Tang bit her lower lip, feeling a little restless: "Don't cover it, let me poke it."

Lu Xingzhou urged, "Give it a kiss."

Shen Tang chuckled and then gently licked it.

Lu Xingzhou made a strange sound, while Ye Tinglan remained expressionless.

"Tell me, how many women have you shown this to?" Shen Tang asked. "Has Pei Chuyun seen it?"

Pei Chuyun not only possessed the knowledge, but she was also a witness to the entire process of his transformation from thin to strong. Lu Xingzhou became much more obedient and whispered, "Tangtang, I..."

Shen Tang put her index finger to his lips: "Don't come here to apologize sincerely, and then you'll still do that thing."

Lu Xingzhou: “…”

"Tell me, where are we?"

Lu Xingzhou remained silent.

Silence was tantamount to admitting everything, and Shen Tang flew into a rage: "Lu Xingzhou! You've been gone for only a few months and you're already cheating on me!"

Her slender fingers pinched the soft flesh of her waist, and she gave it a twist.

Lu Xingzhou screamed in agony.

Listening to the waves at night refreshes the mind and spirit.

Should!
You can't do it now, can you?

Shen Tang was furiously yelling, "You haven't even been with me yet! And you've already gone with someone else! Lu Xingzhou, why don't you just die?!"

Ye Tinglan breathed a long sigh of relief. So the empire could still be saved!
The next moment, Shen Tang's voice turned into a muffled groan as Lu Xingzhou flipped her over and covered her mouth with his.

Shen Tang struggled fiercely, but the domineering martial artist at the middle level of the third rank could not subdue the little man. The more she struggled, the more powerless she became. Gradually, she began to stick out her little tongue to meet him, and her voice changed from cursing to panting.

Her little fists pounded her chest in grievance, looking weak and powerless.

Ye Tinglan: "..."

"You've turned the mighty and unparalleled Huangji Jingshi into this?" After some time, Shen Tang's voice turned slightly aggrieved: "You're only good at bullying me..."

The question was still "Have you seen the pectoral muscles?" In fact, Lu Xingzhou wasn't really sure if Sheng Yuanyao had paid attention to these things while she was distracted and infatuated in the volcano. Most likely, she hadn't, but he still answered honestly, "Yes, I have. But it's not quite the same as Yuanyao's situation... It was more of an accident."

Shen Tang said, "I agreed to Sheng Yuanyao's request, but you're quite a surprise. I don't even know Pei Chuyun, yet you've already made a move on her. What were you thinking? Because of the Pei family?"

Lu Xingzhou said in a low voice, "I have never thought of dealing with these matters with utilitarianism, whether it is the Sheng family or the Pei family."

Shen Tang threw another tantrum: "So it's because that little vixen is exceptionally beautiful and alluring that you couldn't resist, right?"

"...She...she's from the Charming Maidens' Union Sect, I've been tricked...Ouch~"

"I don't believe you! That's the Enchanting Maiden Technique. With your meager skills, if you really fell for it, you'd be drained dry!"

"I won, but not quite..."

"Don't give me that!" Shen Tang said angrily, "What about Qing Li?"

Ye Tinglan's eyes widened in shock.

What happened to Qingli?

“Qingli, it’s really nothing.” Lu Xingzhou answered naturally: “Qingli has always been just a friend.”

Shen Tang thought about it and agreed. Although Lu Xingzhou never hid his liking for Xiao Baimao's appearance, it was just that—liking his looks. There had been some unexpected developments between them, but they had never actually been in a romantic relationship; they were truly just friends. She had only thought things had progressed in the capital, but it turned out there hadn't.

“When I was undergoing trials in the capital, Qingli helped me kill an enemy, and later she also helped me explore an altar…” Lu Xingzhou said, “But in reality, both of these were tasks assigned by the Imperial Preceptor. Qingli and I really had nothing between us in private. I even had my teacher deliver the pills to her.”

Ye Tinglan let out a long sigh.

Given how honestly he confessed even to Pei Chuyun, he probably wouldn't lie about anything else. He answered quite frankly that he truly hadn't.

I knew it! Qingli hasn't even figured it out yet, how could she possibly be?

But then Shen Tang asked, "Do you have Mr. Ye?"

Ye Tinglan: "

Lu Xingzhou cried out in protest, "How could that be possible!"

"But the way you look at her doesn't seem like you're looking at a gentleman; there's not much respect in your eyes."

"There's a backstory to that. Her purpose in taking me in wasn't entirely pure; it was related to the Underworld, and she was quite wary of me. How could I genuinely regard her as my master? This has nothing to do with matters of love and sex."

Shen Tang pondered: "Like this..."

"However, to be fair, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say I had no respect for her at all. Regardless of what she initially thought, the fact is that she really taught me a lot, and I'm very grateful. Although it's not quite the same kind of respect between a master and disciple... I can't explain it, but I did want to help her in some ways."

"Help her in what way?"

“I always felt that she was keeping a lot on her mind... Maybe she doesn’t trust me that much right now, and I’m not capable enough to help her much. When I have the ability, I will repay her. For now, I just hope that she can relax a bit and not be so tense. Isn’t she tired?”

Shen Tang laughed: "You... I think you've developed a chivalrous heart."

"Whether it is or not, I'm too lazy to think too much about it. My wife is right here with me, who cares about anything else?" Lu Xingzhou lowered his head and kissed Shen Tang's forehead: "No matter what, you are my wife, and she is my husband. I'll take her shopping tomorrow and buy her some gifts."

Shen Tang looked at him gently and said, "Okay."

Ye Tinglan remained silent, feeling strange.

You treat me with pity and tenderness? That's ridiculous.

What's even funnier is that Shen Tang criticizes men for being chivalrous towards women, but she's not really angry at all; in fact, she even helps men be chivalrous towards women.

I'm here to assess whether this successor is capable of inheriting the empire.

Shen Tang said in a low voice, "So, you seem to be surrounded by many women, but you only have a real relationship with Pei Chuyun?"

Lu Xingzhou thought for a moment and said, "Yes."

"What kind of tone is that!" Shen Tang roared. "Do you think I should praise you?"

"No, no," Lu Xingzhou said with an apologetic smile, "It's my fault for not handling it properly..."

Shen Tang was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "It's my fault for not being able to give you what you want, and some of it was even something I encouraged myself to do, so how can I blame it all on you... When the Hehuan demoness starts to act seductive, there aren't many people who can resist her..."

Before Lu Xingzhou could say anything, she reached down with her slender hand and said fiercely, "No matter what, I can kill you first while you're around, so you won't have your eyes on some 'Mr.'!"

Despite his gritted teeth and clenched teeth as if he were about to kill someone, Lu Xingzhou made a comfortable sound and didn't even refute him while staring at his teacher.

I don't know how it happened.

Ye Tinglan's curiosity was piqued, and she subconsciously strengthened her spiritual sense. This time, she not only heard, but also saw some blurry images enter her sea of ​​consciousness.

Then they saw the two embracing sideways, Shen Tang steering the boat with one hand while Lu Xingzhou was undressing her, his head bowed, seemingly nibbling at something. Shen Tang tilted her snow-white neck back, her expression somewhat wistful.

Is this what you mean by killing?

Ye Tinglan felt like she had a sty and angrily shut herself away.

Let this empire be destroyed!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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