The Prodigal Son

After a brief skirmish, Qin Yu and his group continued their journey towards Xining Prefecture.

By dusk the next day, they had finally arrived in Xining Prefecture.

"Lord Qin, please come in! I have already ordered a small banquet to celebrate your victory!"

Upon seeing Qin Yu again, Meng Zhangping was incredibly enthusiastic, his face beaming with joy.

Although he did not directly participate in suppressing the rebellion and expanding the territory, he handled all the political affairs and also uncovered a bunch of people who had ties with the Holy Fire Cult.

This is a great achievement!

He is only temporarily serving as the governor of Chenzhou. Once the affairs of Chenzhou are settled and he returns to the court, he will certainly receive a reward.

Thinking about this, Meng Zhangping found Qin Yu even more agreeable.

He completely forgot about the unpleasantness he felt when Qin Yu forcibly borrowed money from him before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.

Qin Yu glanced sideways, staring suspiciously at Meng Zhangping. "You're suddenly being so enthusiastic, are you trying to harm me? What, are you trying to poison me?"

"Look at what you're saying!"

Meng Zhangping smiled broadly, "Lord Qin is a meritorious official; I wouldn't dare do such a thing even if I had a hundred lives! I have offended you in the past, and I hope you won't take it to heart..."

Seeing Meng Zhangping's obsequious manner, Lü Si couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Sycophant!

You're a damn person from the Ministry of Justice!

What, is he thinking of switching sides to Qin Yu?

You bastard, did you even ask my dad?

Qin Yu smiled with satisfaction, then turned to look at Lü Si behind him: "You damn well better learn from this! You need to have a grateful heart, understand?"

I understand your grandma!

Lao Tzu's achievements were all bought with real money!

If you forgive all my debts, I'll be grateful!

After teasing Lü Si, Qin Yu led the group into the governor's mansion at Meng Zhangping's enthusiastic invitation.

Meng Zhangping has already prepared the banquet.

Chenzhou had just been ravaged by war, so he couldn't prepare anything too lavish, but for Qin Yu and his companions, who had endured much hardship, it was still quite good.

During the meal, Qin Yu learned from Meng Zhangping that all the major criminals involved in the rebellion in Chongyi and Lingqiu had been escorted to Xining Prefecture and were all imprisoned and under strict guard.

In addition, Wu Chi also confiscated valuables worth over a million taels of silver from the homes of those rebels.

Especially the Yuan family.

They seized valuables worth over 700,000 taels of silver from the Yuan family alone.

This was after the Yuan family provided a large amount of gold and silver to support Zhao Yi and Fan Bing.

Otherwise, they could probably have copied even more.

After the banquet, Qin Yu returned to his room and took a good shower.

"Knock knock..."

Just as Qin Yu was about to go and talk to Nan Que'er about his situation, there was a knock on the door.

Who is it?

Qin Yu craned his neck to look at the doorway.

Could it be that Nan Que'er came looking for me on her own initiative?

"I!"

However, it was Xu Wan's voice that came from outside.

Ok?

Qin Yu was slightly surprised.

It's so late, why is she coming to find me instead of resting?

What, are you going to warm your own bed?

Lost in thought, Qin Yu got up and went to the door, opening it.

The moment the door opened, Qin Yu was momentarily stunned.

Xu Wan must have just finished bathing; her hair was loosened, and her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall. A night breeze carried a fragrant scent.

After shedding her tight-fitting clothes and putting on a light shirt, not only was her graceful figure highlighted, but she also gained a gentle and tranquil temperament.

Meeting Qin Yu's gaze, Xu Wan felt a little shy, but also secretly delighted.

"What are you staring at?"

Xu Wan gave him a reproachful look.

Qin Yu snapped out of his daze and teased with a smile, "How come I never noticed before that you have such a great figure? Did you always wear a tube top before?"

"Are you trying to die?!"

Xu Wan kicked out in embarrassment and anger, but halfway through the kick, she remembered Qin Yu's condition and quickly pulled her leg back.

"Look at you!"

Qin Yu chuckled, "I just wanted to remind you that wearing yourself like this all the time isn't good for your health! If you don't believe me, go ask Nan Que'er."

"Say it again?"

Xu Wan raised her fist in shame and indignation, cursing Qin Yu inwardly for being shameless.

She works for the Treasure Mirror Bureau!

If she doesn't cover herself up, does she always dress like this?

She has to practice martial arts and carry out missions, so why is she always dressed so loosely?

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more!"

Qin Yu stepped aside from the doorway. "Come in and sit down!"

Who does he/she think he/she is!

I was just telling the truth!

She really should be given a lesson in women's body care!

Always wrapping yourself up like this increases the risk of breast cancer.

Xu Wan glared at him before stepping into the house.

"Should I close the door?"

Qin Yu asked, being cheeky.

"you……"

Xu Wan, filled with shame and indignation, brandished her fist, which was no longer a threat to Qin Yu, and glared at him fiercely. "If you dare to talk nonsense again, believe me, I'll really beat you up!"

Qin Yu chuckled inwardly, but feigned innocence, "I was just asking if you wanted to close the door, why are you being so aggressive?"

"Pooh!"

Xu Wan spat lightly, "Don't think I don't understand what you mean!"

"What could I possibly mean?"

Qin Yu shook her head and sat down, saying, "How can a girl like you have such impure thoughts?"

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Xu Wan felt both annoyed and amused.

Is my own mind impure?

It's as if his thoughts are so pure!

If I hadn't known him for so many years, I would have really thought he was some kind of innocent young master!

Faced with Qin Yu's repeated teasing, Xu Wan decided to fight back.

"Alright, stop with the flirting!"

Xu Wan's gaze swept over Qin Yu's lower body. "All you've got left is your smooth talk! People, the worse they are in one area, the more they try to act like they're great in another!"

As she spoke, Xu Wan sighed again, feigning concern, and cast a sympathetic glance at Qin Yu.

Hearing Xu Wan's words, Qin Yu was immediately depressed.

Since returning to Jin Suo Guan, he has experienced intermittent pain in sensitive areas such as his lower abdomen and kidneys.

The pain in my lower abdomen, in particular, has been almost constant.

It was still hurting when I took a shower.

It hurts even more than before!

Although the pain was bearable, it was truly disgusting!

He doesn't know whether his condition is caused by damage to his meridians or by his lack of abstinence.

"Pfft..."

Seeing Qin Yu's "frustrated" expression, Xu Wan couldn't help but giggle.

Qin Yu pursed his lips, his gaze sweeping over her chest again.

While others' hearts flutter with excitement, hers are pounding like a rabbit's.

Xu Wan was laughing happily when she noticed Qin Yu's gaze.

Following Qin Yu's gaze, Xu Wan blushed instantly and fiercely held up two fingers, "If you keep looking around, believe me, I'll gouge your eyes out!"

That bastard, he really hasn't changed his lustful ways!

But soon, Xu Wan realized the change in her mindset.

In the past, if Qin Yu had been staring at him like that, he would have only felt disgusted.

But now, it's mostly shyness!

"You make it sound like I'm afraid of you!"

Qin Yu remained unconvinced, giving Xu Wan a few more defiant glances before finally asking, under Xu Wan's tigress-like gaze, "What brings you here so late?"