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Chapter 74, Miss Zi Nu, it really is a misunderstanding (Seeking monthly votes!!)
Zilanxuan.

"When you take a shower and I scrub your back, I hope you can say thank you instead of asking who you are or how you got in—those are ungrateful things."

As Xu Qing looked into Zi Nu's beautiful eyes, a passage came to mind.

A thin mist separated Xu Qing and Zi Nu, and warm water droplets fell on the two of them.

The warm yellow light tinged the steam with a honey-colored veil, and the warm, moist air constantly clung to their faces, making their breathing quicken.

Zi Nu's wet purple hair fell casually over her fragrant shoulders, her skin, as smooth as jade, was flushed with a slight blush, her slender legs were submerged in the water, her flat and smooth abdomen was half-submerged in the hot water, and her naked upper body was enveloped in the heat.

Warm water droplets condensed from her delicate cheeks, landing on her large, soft breasts, and flowing down her smooth skin into Xu Qing's fingers.

A fine silk cloth floated between the two, blocking Xu Qing's unconscious downward gaze due to her guilty conscience.

Some water droplets fell into the water's surface, creating ripples.

The stunningly beautiful face that had always greeted Xu Qing with a smile was now covered in frost, and Xu Qing saw endless coldness in those once gentle eyes.

"Your hand!" Zi Nu said through gritted teeth in a cold voice.

"Oh!?" Xu Qing took his right hand down and subconsciously covered it with his left hand. The soft, smooth texture with a slightly firm feel spread across his palm.

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing's left hand that he had placed up again, her teeth clenched, and a murderous intent appeared in her eyes.

Xu Qing looked at his left hand and felt even more embarrassed. He swore that this was absolutely a subconscious action and not intentional.

"Purple Maiden"

Before Xu Qing could finish speaking, Zi Nu's eyes narrowed, her face showing anger. She raised her delicate little foot from beneath the water and kicked Xu Qing in the stomach with all her might.

Xu Qing broke through the fine bath tub and flew backward, rolling twice on the ground before regaining her balance.

Zi Nu leaped into the air, splashing water around her, with pink petals surrounding her and obscuring some of her vital parts.

Zi Nu grabbed a purple bathrobe from a nearby shelf with one hand and wrapped it around herself to cover her exposed skin, while she picked up a red ribbon from the shelf with the other hand and dropped it to the ground.

Her fair and delicate feet stepped on the ground, her rosy toes leaving water stains on the floor.

Zi Nu's face was filled with coldness, and the Crimson Serpent Sword extended and circled around her, its chilling tip pointing directly at Xu Qing.

"This is really a misunderstanding!" Xu Qing raised his hand and looked at Zi Nu nervously.

"A misunderstanding? The imperial physician, his face covered by a black cloth and his clothes disheveled, fell from the roof into my room. Do you think this is a misunderstanding?"

"So that's why the Imperial Physician didn't come to the banquet yesterday. He was planning to give me a surprise."

Zi Nu's voice was icy, and the Crimson Serpent Sword surrounding her seemed like a venomous snake, poised to strike Xu Qing.

Because Zilanxuan was a brothel, it was open to guests at night and remained so until the next day.

Although most guests leave the next morning, many others, due to excessive indulgence, stay until the afternoon or even dusk.

To avoid misunderstandings, Zi Nu always took her baths during the quiet time before Zi Lan Xuan opened, when there were no outsiders around. Everything was normal until today when Xu Qing suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Even if he barged into her room, that would be one thing, but Xu Qing's hands were really restless, especially his actions after she reminded him; it was clearly intentional.

"This is really a misunderstanding. Please put your weapon away and let me explain," Xu Qing said anxiously.

He is currently lacking in internal energy, and he has not brought any silver needles with him. He has also run out of silver needles in his crossbow. Let alone fighting Zi Nu, he probably won't even be able to escape.

We can only stall for time, secretly recover our internal strength, and then make further plans.

"Misunderstanding? I'd like to see what kind of misunderstanding this is!"

Zi Nu swayed her hips as she walked to a nearby table, sat down, crossed her legs, leaned forward, and gave a cold smile.

Because of the position, half of the ball of flesh caused a slight ripple, and the purple strapless bathrobe was wet with water droplets, revealing glimpses of fair skin.

(I used the best image I could find, and even spent tens of dollars on a membership to improve the quality. I really did my best.)
Sensing Zi Nu's cold gaze, Xu Qing quickly shifted his gaze and began to explain in a low voice why he was there, while secretly circulating his Evergreen Skill to restore his internal energy.

"Here's what happened." As Xu Qing recounted the story, he went from being the pursuer to the hostage, while the vulture became the unknown robber.

As Xu Qing spoke, he secretly observed Zi Nu's expression. His gaze darted upwards, pausing briefly when it inadvertently swept over Zi Nu's long, shapely legs, but he dared not linger and continued to steal glances at Zi Nu's expression.

"Are you finished?" Zi Nu asked.

"That's roughly how it is. It's all a misunderstanding," Xu Qing said helplessly.

He was so focused on catching up with the vulture that he didn't even notice how he ended up above the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

Even if Zi Nu was taking a bath, what about Wei Zhuang? He and Wu Jiu flew over Zi Lan Xuan without Wei Zhuang noticing.

Actually, it's not that Xu Qing didn't realize it; rather, it was the vulture that chose the escape route for itself.

The birds patrol Xinzheng by dividing the area into zones, with each bird occupying one zone. Zilan Pavilion is located in a strategically important area of ​​Xinzheng, with three zones behind it patrolled by the birds.

The vulture had planned to escape to the area of ​​other bird assassins if his plan was exposed, so that they could work together to kill or force Xu Qing to retreat. However, he did not expect that Xu Qing had a crossbow.

"Does the Imperial Physician think I'm a fool? Are you saying someone attacked you, kidnapped you, encountered the Hundred Birds Assassins on the way, and abandoned you, and you just happened to fall onto my room?"

Zi Nu sneered incessantly, looking at Xu Qing as if he were an idiot; she truly believed that Xu Qing thought she was a fool.

"That's just how it is, and I don't know how to explain it." Before Xu Qing could finish speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Xu Qing and Zi Nu both looked towards the door. Wei Zhuang, dressed in magnificent clothes, stood at the doorway, meeting their gaze.

Looking at Xu Qing lying on the ground and Zi Nu sitting on the table, and then at the flower petals and hot water on the ground, Wei Zhuang turned around and closed the door.

The originally serious and tense atmosphere was greatly relieved by Wei Zhuang's actions.

Xu Qing looked at Zi Nu again and could only show a helpless smile.

"Why aren't you going out yet? Haven't you seen enough?" Zi Nu said coldly.

"Enough looking. Pah, I didn't see anything." Xu Qing got up from the ground with a sigh of relief and rushed out of the room without any hesitation.

Watching Xu Qing's disheveled retreating figure, the murderous intent between Zi Nu's brows dissipated, and her expression gradually became complicated. In truth, Zi Nu believed Xu Qing's words.

Xu Qing has an excellent reputation and is handsome. He could easily be surrounded by women if he wanted to, so there's no way he would stoop to being a thief and spying on her.

It was just that the incident happened suddenly, and Xu Qing's hand was also involved.
Thinking of this, Zi Nu spat lightly, the frost on her face faded, revealing a shy blush on her cheeks.

"So this is a disciple of the Heavenly Sect? It seems I was overthinking it. He's clearly a dishonest person too."

Zi Nu mentally made up a couple of things about Xu Qing, then walked towards the bed, put down the Crimson Serpent Sword in her hand, and began to change her clothes.

At this moment, Xu Qing, standing outside the door, glanced helplessly at Wei Zhuang.

"Brother, could you help me find a clean set of clothes?" Xu Qing said, cupping his fists in greeting to Wei Zhuang.

Wei Zhuang glanced at Xu Qing, who was soaked to the bone, but didn't say anything. Instead, he stood silently in place, staring at Xu Qing.

Seeing this, Xu Qing had no choice but to abandon the idea of ​​sneaking away, while inwardly plotting against Wei Zhuang.

"It doesn't appear when it should, and it doesn't disappear when it should."

A short while later, the door opened again. Xu Qing turned around and saw that Zi Nu had changed her clothes and was standing at the door, but her eyes were still full of hostility as she looked at him.

Zi Nu changed into her usual purple dress, with black tulle covering her fair chest and her slender waist exposed. Her long, beautiful legs were encased in black stockings.

Her purple hair was half-loose, and her beautiful purple eyes were looking Xu Qing up and down, her slender hands clenching slightly.

Seeing Xu Qing soaking wet, and the helpless expression on his handsome face, Zi Nu sighed inwardly.

"Hongyu, go and find the Imperial Physician a set of clothes."

(End of this chapter)