People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 394, Scarlet Smoke: I Won't Give Up
As the last bell tolled at Mount Taiyi, night fell completely, and Mount Taiyi declared a curfew.

In the reception pavilion of Taiyi Palace.

After the Moon Goddess pushed open the door and entered the room, she saw Fei Yan sitting inside waiting for her.

Feiyan sat gracefully on the seat, wearing a dark blue off-shoulder dress that resembled an extended goldfish tail spread out on the cushions.

The form-fitting clothes accentuated her slender and graceful figure. The sleeves and hem of the skirt were trimmed with wide gold borders, giving her an air of luxury. Her hair was jet black and simply held in place with a long, slender hairpin.

Its posture is extremely elegant and dignified, beautiful and precious, pleasing to the eye.

Where did you go this afternoon?

Feiyan's exquisitely beautiful face remained completely expressionless as she asked in a calm voice.

The Moon Goddess looked at Fei Yan, her lips slightly parted, about to say something like "It's none of your business," when the image of that emerald green violet flower appeared in her mind, and her expression calmed down.

"I ran into Xu Qing by chance and chatted with him," Yue Shen said calmly as she sat down opposite Fei Yan.

"Ok?"

Feiyan looked Yueshen up and down, and she could sense that her younger sister had changed.

Logically speaking, if the Moon Goddess were to meet Xu Qing, she would absolutely not tell her, since in her eyes Xu Qing is a rival, and how could she reveal the progress of her mission before it is even completed?

If the Moon Goddess wanted to put pressure on her, she wouldn't have told her so calmly and directly.

"Don't you believe me?" the moon goddess asked softly.

"No, I believe you, but I feel like you've changed a bit."

Feiyan looked at the eyes beneath the veil of the Moon Goddess. Although she couldn't see the Moon Goddess's eyes clearly, she keenly sensed that the other party's hostility towards her seemed to have lessened.

"If you have nothing else to do, I'll go back and rest now."

The Moon Goddess glanced coldly at Fei Yan, and after speaking, prepared to get up and leave.

Feeling that familiar gaze and attitude again, and realizing that the Moon Goddess was still her familiar younger sister, Feiyan continued to speak.

"This is Mount Taiyi, not Mount Jiugong Shendu. We are already on the guard of the Heavenly Sect. If we travel outside rashly, we may arouse suspicion. Don't underestimate the Heavenly Sect."

The Moon Goddess sat down again, looking at Fei Yan coldly and said...

"It seems that your investigation into Xu Qing's whereabouts this afternoon made it easier to expose our mission, didn't it?"

Seeing the Moon Goddess's hostility towards her, Fei Yan thought she should be more honest with her so as not to affect their plans, so she said...

"Whether you believe it or not, I have no intention of taking your mission. I just have some personal matters that I want to resolve with Xu Qing, and it will absolutely not affect your mission."

The Moon Goddess looked Fei Yan up and down. Judging from Fei Yan's expression, she believed that Fei Yan was not lying. However, when she thought of her encounter with Xu Qing this afternoon, the image of Xu Qing's gentle and tender gaze by the lake at dusk involuntarily came to mind, and her heart immediately tightened.

Although she didn't know why, she always felt that if Xu Qing and Fei Yan were allowed to contact each other, the two of them would definitely cause other trouble.

“We’ve come out this time for the grand plan of the Yin-Yang School, not for personal grudges. If you have any private matters to deal with him, you can do so after we’ve dealt with Lü Buwei,” said the Moon Goddess.

After speaking, the Moon Goddess got up and walked towards her room without waiting for Fei Yan to reply.

Feiyan silently watched the Moon Goddess, and after the Moon Goddess closed her door again, a hint of doubt flashed in her dark golden eyes.

Just a moment ago, she felt that the Moon Goddess's hostility towards her was exceptionally strong, and it wasn't towards the mission itself, but rather because of the hostility brought about by Xu Qing.

Recalling the Moon Goddess's actions and attitude after her return, Fei Yan's brows furrowed slightly. Her intuition told her that what happened between the Moon Goddess and Xu Qing that afternoon was definitely not as simple as just an encounter.

"No matter what happened between you, I must get in touch with Xu Qing, and I must find out the secrets he holds." Fei Yan opened her hand, looking at the jade silver needle in her palm, a faint light flickering in her beautiful eyes.

After glancing at the Moon Goddess's room, Fei Yan turned and walked towards her own room, pondering how she could approach Xu Qing without affecting the Moon Goddess's and her own mission.

At the foot of Mount Taiyi, in Hu Meiren's pavilion.

Xu Qing, lying in Hu Meiren's arms, couldn't help but sneeze. Hu Meiren, who was leaning against the bed, couldn't help but roll her eyes at Xu Qing.

Hu Meiren wore a blue and white bodice embroidered with feathers. Her ample breasts stretched the bodice into an exaggerated arc, exposing her fair shoulders. The two straps of the bodice passed through her swan-like neck and were tied in a knot at the back of her neck.

Her naked legs lay flat on the soft couch, two brown ropes passing through her thighs and binding a thong, covering her vital private parts.

Her toes, painted with cherry blossom pink nail polish, looked like ripe red dates, tender and tempting.

Xu Qing lay on her lap, looking extremely pleased, his right hand gently stroking the brown rope that Hu Meiren wore through her thigh.

"Which of your confidantes is thinking of you this time?"

Hu Meiren released her grip on Xu Qing, her narrow eyes fixed on him, her charming face slightly drooping, and said jealously.

Xu Qing rubbed his nose and looked up at Hu Meiren. The first thing that caught his eye was her ample breasts wrapped in a blue and white bodice, and then he saw Hu Meiren's jealous little face.

"How could that be? If we're talking about confidantes, you're the only one in my life. You're the most important person in my heart."

Xu Qing sat up from Hu Meiren's embrace, looked at her affectionately, and leaned closer to her face as he spoke.

"Humph~"

A blush crept onto Hu Meiren's face, and a hint of shyness flashed in her fox-tailed eyes. She gently touched Xu Qing's chest with her small hand and pushed him aside.

"You always say things to make me happy~"

Hu Meiren said in a mournful voice, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"I'm not trying to fool you, I never lie to you."

Xu Qing reached out and hooked Hu Meiren's slender waist, pulling her into his arms and whispering.

Hu Meiren leaned against Xu Qing's chest, a sweet and happy smile on her face. She believed Xu Qing's words and also believed that Xu Qing could not possibly have only one woman in his life.

However, after experiencing a life-or-death crisis, she has become indifferent to many things. As long as Xu Qing can stay by her side, so that she can see and touch him, that is enough.

"You're coming to see me now, won't that affect your appointment with the celestial beings in eight days?"

Hu Meiren looked up at Xu Qing with concern on her face and reached out to touch his face as she spoke.

"No, I've also hit a bottleneck recently. No matter how hard I try, I won't make any progress. Taking a break might have a surprising effect."

Xu Qing looked at the brown ceiling, a strange glint in his eyes. His restless left hand traced Hu Meiren's flat stomach, gradually climbing up to the blue feathers, and gently pinched them.

The Moon Goddess has made a good start, but as for what happens next, he can only leave it to fate.

Hu Meiren let out a soft snort and gently slapped Xu Qing's restless hand. Her slender, beautiful legs curled slightly, and her delicate little feet lightly brushed against Xu Qing's calves.

Her fair, delicate hand stroked Xu Qing's face, her gaze gradually becoming unfocused.

A blush rose to her fair skin, as she gently offered her red lips. Xu Qing lowered his head to meet Hu Meiren's gaze, his eyes gradually narrowing.

As the two figures moved, the pink curtains fell down, and a white and blue bodice was thrown out from them.

(End of this chapter)