Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Using ambergris this time was indeed unexpected.

It's still hard to say whether Wang Xuan will make a profit or a loss.

However, this was, after all, a precious item used to prolong Mingzhu's life.

Over the past few days, Wang Xuan hasn't had a chance to properly comfort her.

After all, in Wang Xuan's heart, Mingzhu had long been his woman.

What Fire Spirit Orb? Go play somewhere else.

Pearl Room.

Mingzhu was standing in front of the window, carefully watering several jasmine and impatiens plants.

Seeing Wang Xuan approach, her eyes lit up, and she softly called out, "Young Master."

Wang Xuan doesn't visit her place very often.

Wang Xuan's gaze fell on the balsam flowers, slightly surprised: "You grow balsam flowers here too?"

Ever since Nie Xiaoqian moved into the county government office, she has started growing balsam flowers in the courtyard.

When superiors have certain preferences, subordinates will inevitably follow suit.

Since Wang Xuan had a particular fondness for red toenail art, Nie Xiaoqian naturally went out of her way to cater to his tastes.

However, Wang Xuan had something to say!

He simply loved the vibrant, luscious red sap of the balsam flower staining the nails of a woman's delicate hands and feet.

How beautiful!

It was absolutely not intended for use in any malicious activities!

Mingzhu smiled gently and said softly, "I heard from Xiaoqian that you like balsam flowers, so I was thinking of planting a few myself."

"I'll teach you how to use it when the flowers bloom."

"For?" Mingzhu's eyes widened, full of doubt. "Isn't it for looking at?"

"You can watch it and use it," Wang Xuan chuckled. "You'll find out later."

Mingzhu nodded obediently: "Mmm~"

Wang Xuan got down to business: "The matter of ambergris..."

Mingzhu quickly shook her head: "Young master, this was originally a gift from you."

"Since it's given to you, it's naturally yours." Wang Xuan said solemnly. "Don't worry, I will definitely find you another life-extending treasure."

Mingzhu looked into his burning gaze, felt a pang of shyness, and responded with a soft, barely audible reply.

She felt both shy and touched that Wang Xuan cared so much about her.

Wang Xuan always keeps his promises.

She wouldn't foolishly reject the young master's kindness; instead, she would help him even more wholeheartedly.

Looking at her shy expression, Wang Xuan added earnestly, "I'm even thinking of keeping you by my side forever to repay my kindness."

Mingzhu's long eyelashes trembled slightly, her voice warm yet firm: "Mingzhu is willing to follow you forever, young master."

Wang Xuan has always treated her so well and helped her so much; he has long been an indispensable part of her life.

Wang Xuan sighed softly: "Now that the end of the year is approaching, there are more and more official duties, and we still need to see the prefect... I will accompany you to search next spring."

Mingzhu gently shook her head, smiling brightly: "I'm not in a hurry."

Seeing this, Wang Xuan gently took her soft, boneless hand in his.

The saying "haste makes waste" doesn't apply here; Wang Xuan wants to cut the Gordian knot.

The two had held hands before, but in this quiet moment, an ambiguous atmosphere quietly arose.

Mingzhu lowered her eyes shyly, her heart in turmoil.

There are many women in the manor, but apart from Xiaoqing, she is the only one who has not yet had any physical intimacy with the young master, and she inevitably harbors a secret expectation in her heart.

Wang Xuan gently pulled the pearl in front of him into his arms.

Mingzhu raised her beautiful face, her breath catching in her throat: "Young Master..."

No refusal is tacit consent.

Wang Xuan is good at understanding people's feelings, but she is not insensitive to romance.

He gently cradled Mingzhu's delicate chin with his right hand, and in her shy, trembling gaze, he lowered his head and kissed her.

Despite Mingzhu's repeated defeats in the ensuing verbal battle, she did not call it quits.

I don't know how much time passed.

"Wang Xuan! Wang Xuan!"

All that could be heard was the faint call of the Peony Fairy from outside.

The two then parted reluctantly.

Mingzhu was already panting: "Young Master."

Her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her cheeks flushed with rosy hues. Her usually dignified and elegant face was now radiant with a blush, and her beautiful eyes were sparkling with tears.

Wang Xuan gently stroked her pretty face and said softly, "I'll come to see you tomorrow night."

Mingzhu snorted softly, making a barely perceptible sound.

Wang Xuan went outside and saw the Peony Fairy, asking, "What's wrong?"

The Peony Fairy looked guilty and bit her lip as she whispered, "I heard them say that the pill you gave me was very precious."

Wang Xuan waved his hand casually, "It's alright, it's still a tiny bit inferior to the peaches of immortality."

The Peony Fairy looked troubled: "The peaches belong to the Queen Mother of the West, I cannot give them to you. This is my fairy flower pouch, which contains some sacred soil from the Jade Pool."

She handed over the brocade pouch and said, "I'll save up some more when I get back, and bring them to you next time I have the chance."

Will we ever meet again, Peony?

Wang Xuan hugged the Peony Fairy with great reluctance.

Peony Fairy blushed and gently pushed him away.

"Maybe."

"It's alright." Wang Xuan gently patted her shoulder, his smile warm and gentle: "After you return to Heaven, just remember the joy I brought you."

The Peony Fairy's ears turned bright red, and her voice was barely audible: "I don't want to remember that."

That's really bringing up the very thing you shouldn't be talking about.

She felt ashamed at the thought of herself letting out a loud moan uncontrollably.

"It's alright, I've already remembered your most beautiful side." Wang Xuan put away his teasing and said seriously, "If you want, I can take a loss."

"No, no need." The Peony Fairy bit her lip and explained, "Um, I didn't mean to."

"It's alright." Wang Xuan smiled. "It's getting dark. I'll go arrange a room for you. I'll take you out for a walk tomorrow when I have some free time."

The Peony Fairy quickly declined, saying, "No need, I'm about to go back."

She was too ashamed to face Wang Xuan, but he kept bringing up the past, making her extremely embarrassed. She had no reason to stay any longer.

"So soon? Then let me give you a ride."

Wang Xuan symbolically saw her off for a while, and then chatted with the Peony Fairy about the fairies in the Heavenly Court before the two parted ways.

Wang Xuan returned to the Qiantang County government office.

He entered the room of his first wife, Bai Suzhen.

"My lady, send someone to decorate Mingzhu's room tomorrow."

Bai Suzhen raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled: "Arrange what?"

"I'm going to take her into my room, so naturally the room needs to be decorated with some festive items."

"So that's how it is." Bai Suzhen rolled her eyes at him lightly and said reproachfully, "My husband's harem is getting bigger and bigger."

Wang Xuan chuckled softly, "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, I just want to give these poor girls a home."

Oh, you lovelorn Fire Spirit Orb, don't wait for the next life. Just stay and be your orb.

Bai Suzhen spoke softly, "My lord, aren't you worried at all that I'll be jealous?"

Wang Xuan put his arm around her shoulder and said confidently, "You might be jealous of others, but you definitely won't, Mingzhu."

Mingzhu had already arrived at the mansion, and Bai Suzhen could easily see the ambiguity and affection between the two.

"Who says I won't eat it?"

Bai Suzhen's eyes sparkled with allure as she flipped over and sat on top of him.

……

"I'm not coming, I'm not coming."