Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

"elder sister!"

Xiaoqing rushed over immediately.

This was the first time she had seen her sister since she went out to avoid the yang energy of the Dragon Boat Festival.

"Why are you hugging me so tightly, my wife?" Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly, then asked with concern, "Wife, have you broken through to a higher level?"

Bai Suzhen shook her head slightly, a hint of regret hidden in her eyes.

She was always just a hair's breadth away from breaking through.

Realizing that further seclusion would not lead to further progress, he decided to leave seclusion.

She smiled faintly: "Have new ladies moved into your household again?"

Wang Xuan smiled frankly and said, "It's Third Sister Feng and Eleventh Sister Feng."

Bai Suzhen naturally remembered those two names and was not surprised. She simply chuckled and said, "It seems I missed a lot during this seclusion."

Xiaoqing complained, "Sister, he didn't come back last night!"

"The way you're talking makes it sound like I've done something wrong." Wang Xuan glanced at Xiao Qing with displeasure. He had no intention of hiding anything from Bai Suzhen, so he coughed lightly and said with a forced smile, "Last night was their wedding, and I couldn't hold my liquor, so I stayed overnight in Third Sister's room."

Bai Suzhen frowned and asked softly, "You're staying in Third Sister's room? But isn't that the bridal chamber?"

Wang Xuan did not reply, but instead gave a knowing smile.

Xiaoqing's almond-shaped eyes widened immediately, and her voice suddenly rose: "So you were with those two last night..."

Wang Xuan reached out and covered her chattering mouth, then looked at Bai Suzhen and explained, "There aren't that many, just one, just one."

Xiaoqing slapped Wang Xuan's hand away and muttered angrily, "No wonder you're so enthusiastic about their affairs."

"You think of me as such a terrible person?" Wang Xuan asked seriously, trying to argue, "The main thing is, the situation at the time was very complicated..."

Bai Suzhen smiled gently and said calmly, "My lord, there's no need for this. I'm not blaming you. Xiaoqing, you should go back now. I have something to say to you. Also, the new sisters have just settled in, so you mustn't disturb them."

Xiao Qing turned and left dejectedly.

Only the two of them remained in the hall. Bai Suzhen's smile faded slightly, a faint melancholy clouded her eyes, and her cool gaze quietly fell upon Wang Xuan.

Seeing this, Wang Xuan smiled sheepishly.

If Bai Suzhen truly appears calm and unconcerned, then she truly doesn't care about her.

Her current slightly annoyed mood only proves that she cares about him.

Therefore, Wang Xuan was willing to take the opportunity to express some of his shame.

He stepped forward, took Bai Suzhen's slightly cool hand, and led her to sit down in the chair.

"My lady, this is what happened. Last night, when I was about to leave..."

He slowly recounted the events of the previous night, describing how he had half-heartedly yielded.

If it were in front of Xiaoqing, Wang Xuan would definitely not tell the whole story, lest Xiaoqing cause trouble.

However, this doesn't apply to the first wife, Bai Suzhen.

Bai Suzhen listened quietly and nodded gently: "I see. Third Sister wants to entrust Eleventh Sister to you."

Wang Xuan feigned annoyance, saying, "If I had known I would offend Eleventh Sister, I wouldn't have gone to the Fan residence in the first place."

Bai Suzhen let out a soft sigh, ultimately unable to bear being harsh. With gentle eyes, she couldn't help but tease, "I'm afraid you might not have provoked just one person."

Wang Xuan pretended not to understand and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Wife, why don't you accompany me to handle some official business first? You can help me cultivate later; I feel like I'm about to break through again."

The two went to the study together.

"My wife, you keep an eye on things for now."

Wang Xuan helped Bai Suzhen sit down and gently massaged her shoulders.

Of course, he wasn't completely detached from politics; he first had Bai Suzhen review the documents, and then he reviewed and verified them himself.

Bai Suzhen's skin was like a piece of warm jade; even through a thin veil, it remained cool to the touch, making it exceptionally comfortable to the touch in this late summer season.

He stood behind her, his hand inadvertently reaching down her neck...

Bai Suzhen put down the official documents and gently patted away his restless hand.

Wang Xuan immediately took out a necklace from the cave and carefully tied it around her neck.

When his sworn brother "Qiu Feng" got married, all the wedding gifts he received went into his own pocket.

So now he has no worries about not having gifts to give.

Bai Suzhen's cheeks flushed slightly. She thought she had misunderstood Wang Xuan, but she was still very happy. She thought this gift was a surprise he had prepared for her.

Before she could calm down, Wang Xuan was restless, his fingertips slowly moving downwards.

"How am I supposed to look at you like this?" Bai Suzhen said helplessly, her eyes sparkling.

Wang Xuan smiled slightly and casually extended a duo queue invitation: "How about we take a break and watch again?"

……

After days of diligent practice and with the blessing of the Kunlun Xuanji Pendant, he finally broke through to the Refining Spirit Returning to Emptiness Realm!

The essence of refining the spirit and returning to emptiness lies in nourishing the yang spirit.

The Yang spirit can break free from the shackles of the physical body and roam the world alone.

The deeper one cultivates in this realm, the stronger one's Yang Spirit becomes, and the greater one's ability to resist external damage will be.

"Your cultivation speed is truly astounding."

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow and chuckled: "Praise me more, I love hearing it."

Bai Suzhen's expression was a half-smile as she gently scolded, "My husband was quite low-key when he broke through last time."

Wang Xuan revealed his plans: "I intend to take Mingzhu on a trip to see if we can find a treasure to heal her, and also to hone our own skills."

His cultivation level had improved, which gave him even more confidence.

Bai Suzhen frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry: "But those treasures are kept by various forces, and others probably won't hand them over easily."

"You have to try things to know," Wang Xuan comforted her. "The world of martial arts isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions."

"But my husband's cultivation level is only... I'm not at ease with it."

"Have you forgotten that I have a personal cave? If I encounter danger, as long as I hide, no one can hurt me."

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen felt slightly relieved. Unless the cultivation level was too high or the magic weapon was too top-notch, it would indeed be difficult to harm Wang Xuan.

"When does Your Excellency plan to depart?"

"After the Mid-Autumn Festival, I'll trouble you to transform into my likeness and sit in the county government office. You'll take care of them all."

This is also why Wang Xuan cultivated Bai Suzhen's ability to govern. Even when he was away, Bai Suzhen would handle things on his behalf, so as not to delay the livelihood of the people in the county.

……

Two soft knocks came from outside the door, followed by Feng San Niang's gentle voice: "Sister."

From inside came Wang Xuan's loud voice: "Third Sister, wait a moment."

Not long after, Wang Xuan walked out, dressed neatly and looking radiant.

"What a coincidence, you're here to see Eleventh Sister too."

Feng San Niang turned her head and glanced at the sun overhead, her eyes thoughtful.

Wang Xuan retorted, "Don't look at me like that, okay? I'm actually here to talk to Shiyi Niang about serious matters."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Feng San Niang nodded perfunctorily, not believing his words at all, and stepped into the room, closing the door heavily behind her.

Fan Shiyi Niang's cheeks flushed, she stuck out her pink tongue, propped herself up to sit, and quickly went to greet Feng San Niang, asking, "Third Sister, Brother Xuan is going out soon, don't you really want to give it a try?"

Feng San Niang sighed helplessly. She didn't understand why Fan Shiyi Niang was so persistent, so she could only tell the truth: "Sister, I won't lie to you, I can't lose my virginity, otherwise I will have no chance to achieve immortality."

Fan Shiyi Niang believed it without a doubt after hearing it.

But after a moment, she said hesitantly, "Actually, you can consummate the marriage without losing your virginity."

"How is that possible?"

Feng San Niang would never believe it.

"It's just...it's just..." Fan Shiyi Niang stammered, biting her lip, "Oh, come closer..."

Feng San Niang was struck dumb upon hearing this.

She felt her Dao heart was somewhat unstable at this moment, and even with her eyes closed, she could almost imagine those absurd scenes.

"Sister, please stop talking!"