allonlinenovel Chapter 118 Maybe I should just find another man?
Chapter 118 Maybe I should just find another man?
The Boundless Divine Turtle roared, and the aura of the ancient beast spirit emanated a powerful pressure that reverberated in the air.
Without further hesitation, the mist butterfly flapped its wings and flew straight toward the opening of Zhai Rongyu's bag.
Zhai Rongyu's lips twitched when she saw the Mist Butterfly flapping its wings frantically, even creating an afterimage.
That's why they say whoever feeds you is your mother...
The turtle's spirit is truly magnificent.
Demonic beasts would avoid the scent, while spirit beasts would practically pounce on it to bask in its glow and improve their cultivation.
Jun Jingheng was somewhat surprised by the change in Misty Butterfly, and his gaze towards Zhai Rongyu became more inquisitive.
Su Luoyin's pupils contracted, a faint red tinge appeared at the corners of her alluring eyes, and she bit her lower lip tightly with her pearly teeth, her hands never pausing to play the zither.
The surging, waterfall-like rhythm pushes the strings to their limits.
"Zheng——"
A piercing cracking sound rang out.
Su Luoyin gasped for breath, staring blankly at her index finger, which had been severed by the broken string and was bleeding bright red blood.
The Mist Butterfly had flown to the opening of Zhai Rongyu's bag, squeezed in through the gap, pressed against the shell of the Boundless Divine Turtle, and closed its eyes with a satisfied look.
The Regent's Palace.
A figure rushed into the study, calling out anxiously, "My lord! Miss Zhai the Second—"
The high-pitched tone immediately subsided when it met Jun Ce's cold, star-like eyes, becoming as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"Didn't the Prince's mansion feed you?"
Jun Ce heard Zhai Rongyu's name but didn't catch what came after, his deep voice filled with dissatisfaction.
The lone figure immediately raised its voice.
"Miss Zhai and the Fifth Prince went to Gurengui to listen to music and drink tea!"
An old friend returns?
Jun Ce suppressed his emotions, his thick, dark brows furrowing instantly.
"The place where the Fifth Prince gathers intelligence is where I remember the courtesan Su Luoyin was one of his spies."
"What is Rong'er going there for?"
The lone figure stuck out its tongue.
Miss Zhai looked like she was there for leisure.
It doesn't seem like anything serious is going on.
Jun Ce stood up, the heat from his black robes dissipating, leaving behind a trace of frost.
"Come with me to take a look."
……
An old friend returns.
Zhai Rong tied the bag shut, a bright smile curving her lips.
"The Fifth Prince is very generous, then I will accept the offer without being impolite."
Su Luoyin quickly stood up, her voice trembling slightly, "Fifth Master, this..."
She painstakingly searched for this ancient book on the art of calling spirits, and spent several years practicing it before she finally mastered this piece.
I begged Fifth Master for a long time before he agreed to bring the Mist Butterfly for a try.
But now, it's all been ruined by this Miss Zhai!
And it was destroyed so easily!
A dark glint of resentment flashed in her eyes.
Jun Jingheng raised his hand to stop her.
He turned to Zhai Rongyu with a smile and said, "Although I am not a man of my word, this spirit beast is indeed rare and precious. If it is taken away by Miss Zhai, causing my beauty to be heartbroken, what should I do?"
Zhai Rongyu glanced at Su Luoyin and saw that her eyes were red at the corners, tears were welling up in her eyelashes, and her lower lip had been bitten until it bled. She looked delicate and pitiful.
But she is not some saint.
[I knew it. The Fifth Prince wouldn't give up the Mist Butterfly so easily.]
Her smile froze on her lips as she asked, "So, what does the Fifth Prince want?"
Seeing that she seemed a little angry, Jun Jingheng straightened his sleeves, poured Zhai Rongyu a cup of tea, and pushed it towards her.
"I don't ask for much, I only ask that Miss Zhai owe me a favor."
"If I ever need your help in the future, I hope Miss Zhai will lend a hand."
Zhai Rongyu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and put the cup down with a sense of relief.
[Even with a Misty Butterfly, in a different condition, it's not a bad deal.]
She could have simply taken the Mist Butterfly with her, but the Fifth Prince was incredibly difficult to deal with and prone to underhanded tactics. If she forcibly took the Mist Butterfly for herself, who knew how much trouble awaited her in the future.
I might as well do him a favor.
She readily agreed, "Deal!"
Seeing that the Misty Butterfly had vanished, Su Luoyin pinched the fabric beside her with her slender fingers, causing the thin gauze to wrinkle unsightly.
Zhai Rong rose to bid farewell to Jun Jingheng, and left her old friend's home with a satisfied heart.
Although the attempt to give up failed, today was still quite fruitful.
Brother Huaixu's wish is about to come true!
She walked excitedly toward the door, only to bump into Jun Ce, and her radiant face immediately dimmed.
Why is Brother Huaixu coming to a place like this?
She looked up and glanced at the plaque that read "Old Friends Return".
Could it be that some old acquaintance is here as well?
A pang of sadness struck her, her face hardened, and she pretended not to see him, turning away as she walked into the crowd.
"Rong'er!"
Jun Ce hurriedly followed, but dared not get too close, always keeping a distance of two meters from her.
In the box.
Su Luoyin knelt down in front of Jun Jingheng, feeling somewhat aggrieved.
"My lord, I have been asking for that mist butterfly for a long time."
"How could you just give it to me like that..."
Jun Jingheng's expression was cold and arrogant, showing no trace of his previous lazy and leisurely demeanor. He said in a detached tone, "If your skills are inferior, what is there to say?"
Su Luoyin fell silent, lowering her head and biting her lip.
"I have served you with my life for many years, and this is the only wish I have. I am truly unwilling to accept this!"
“You have practiced the Spirit Summoning Technique for many years, yet you are no match for even a single finger of hers. This person is quite skilled. If we become enemies with her, it will be of no benefit to our grand plan.”
Su Luoyin clutched the fabric in front of her legs, remaining silent.
Jun Jingheng lowered his eyes and lightly tapped his knees with his fingers.
He originally intended to use this spirit-calling technique to help Su Luoyin tame the Mist Butterfly, so that she could better mingle with the powerful and wealthy and gather intelligence.
Unexpectedly, this butterfly could be used to exchange for one of Zhai Rongyu's conditions.
She is far more valuable than Su Luoyin.
Thinking of this, Jun Jingheng drank a cup of tea in a great mood.
"You have lost your spirit pet, and I will compensate you accordingly." He glanced at Su Luoyin indifferently, "I will bestow upon you that mansion in the capital."
"In addition, I will send some more jewels over."
Upon hearing this, Su Luoyin smiled and gracefully curtsied in thanks: "Thank you, Fifth Master."
Although she lost the Misty Butterfly, this mansion in the most prosperous part of the capital was something she had dreamed of for many years!
Finally, we have a place to settle down that is not to be underestimated!
She suppressed her resentment and curled the corners of her lips into a smile.
……
Jun Ce followed the girl at a distance, listening to her inner rants, his expression shifting unpredictably.
[That bastard! I was searching for the Mystic Butterfly for him, and instead, he's out meeting up with some pretty girl.]
[They might even know that Su Luoyin.]
Jun Ce was slightly taken aback.
Rong'er was actually looking for something on his behalf.
One Qin Yan isn't enough; who knows how many other women will be throwing themselves at her.
Seeing her puffed-up face, Jun Ce couldn't help but chuckle.
Seeing this, Zhiying whispered, "My lord, how about we buy some jewelry to appease him?"
He quickly glanced at the jewelry stalls on both sides.
Surely no woman could resist such an object?
Jun Ce was completely focused on Zhai Rongyu and ignored him.
The girl was still muttering to herself.
[Since I can't have him anyway, I might as well find a different man, someone uglier, so I don't have to suffer day and night.]
Jun Ce's face darkened immediately.
Change to another man?
Should we get an uglier one?
He growled uncontrollably, "I disagree!"
Zhai Rongyu was startled and turned to look at him.
The crowd on the street fell silent instantly, all eyes turning to the two of them.