The Prodigal Son

Soon, the palace staff prepared a meal and fine wine and sent it over.

Zhao Luan invited Qin Yu to sit down, saying, "I know you're not one to stand on ceremony, so don't be so polite with me!"

As she spoke, Zhao Luan began to eat on her own.

Seeing this, Qin finally started eating.

Soon, Zhao Luan, who was in a bad mood, put down her chopsticks.

Seeing that Qin Yu was about to put down his chopsticks, Zhao Luan raised her hand to stop him, "I'm full, you can eat yours!"

"Your Majesty only ate this little?"

Qin Yu was surprised.

Zhao Luan rubbed his forehead. "I'm a bit preoccupied and don't have much of an appetite. Don't worry about me, just eat!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu didn't ask any further questions and continued eating.

It's good to have worries!

She has worries on her mind, so she probably won't have the energy to mess around with herself.

Zhao Luan remained silent, simply staring at Qin Yu, her brows furrowing occasionally.

Qin Yu felt very uncomfortable under Zhao Luan's gaze, so he simply put down his chopsticks. "Your Majesty, please speak plainly! I am truly apprehensive as you keep staring at me like this!"

Fear?

Zhao Luan was taken aback.

Why is he so afraid when he can think for himself?

Zhao Luan waved his hand, "You eat first, and we'll talk after you're full! I have no reason to let a meritorious official like you go hungry."

"I'm full!"

Qin Yu sat upright and solemnly.

"Are you really full? Don't be shy."

Zhao Luan forced a smile.

"Um."

Qin Yu nodded, but became even more wary.

It seems the female demon is really in trouble!

Those old foxes didn't dare linger, so I'd better be careful!

Don't let yourself become an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

Seeing this, Zhao Luan didn't try to persuade him further, and slowly stood up: "Since you've eaten your fill, why don't you accompany me for a walk?"

Want to take a walk?

Qin Yu's eyelids twitched, and he immediately thought of the night when Zhao Luan had ravaged him.

"Your Majesty, you didn't just wander off to the training grounds, did you?"

Qin Yu asked with a pained expression, but a hint of anticipation lingered in his heart.

If that's the case, I'm going to get my revenge today!

"Um?"

Zhao Luan frowned slightly, then sighed softly, "To be honest, I wanted to give you a beating before! But I'm not in the mood right now."

what?

Does this female demon really want to beat me up?

However, I'm not afraid of her now!

Let's go!

Zhao Luan urged Qin Yu on, leading him towards the Imperial Garden. "I'm having some troubles right now. You're full of clever ideas, so help me think of a solution..."

Then, Zhao Luan told the story of Zhao Yan's marriage proposal.

At the same time, he also expressed his concerns.

She didn't want to marry Zhao Yan just to appease the Prince of Chengyang, but she was also worried that the Prince of Chengyang would side with the State of Chu.

After hearing Zhao Luan's words, Qin Yu cursed those old foxes in his heart.

Your mother!

No wonder they ran away so fast!

They've escaped, but this young guy is in trouble now.

Zhao Luan stopped in her tracks.

The moonlight shone on her, making her silhouette appear more lonely and helpless, which made Qin Yu feel embarrassed to look at her legs.

"Tell me, what should I do?"

Zhao Luan sighed and asked Qin Yu.

Qin Yu thought for a moment, then shook his head and replied, "This humble subject does not know!"

Zhao Luan turned around, her gaze fixed intently on Qin Yu. "Is it that you don't know, or that you don't want to say?"

"This humble servant truly does not know!"

Qin Yu lowered his head and adopted a submissive posture.

"You'd better think it through before you speak!"

Zhao Luan naturally didn't believe Qin Yu's words. "I've already told you clearly, I'm in a bad mood right now and I want to beat someone up! If you don't tell me, I'll make you practice martial arts with me!"

This threat?

Completely useless!

She thought he was still the Qin Yu she used to be, the one she could bully at will.

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should rescind the decision?"

Qin Yu almost couldn't suppress his laughter, but he tried hard to hold it in. "To be honest, this humble subject obtained a supreme tonic pill in the Southern Frontier. After taking it, my power has increased dramatically! Your Majesty is of inestimable strength; if Your Majesty were to be harmed, I would be guilty beyond redemption!"

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan, who was in a bad mood, almost laughed.

And... the Perfect Tonic Pill?

Why doesn't he say he received guidance from a celestial being?

Zhao Luan didn't believe Qin Yu's words at all!

He's clearly afraid of getting beaten up!

But he almost killed me with pain, so I have to beat him up today!

Even if it hurts me too, I still have to beat him!

Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well tonight!

"It's alright!"

Zhao Luan calmly replied, "I am also a martial artist! No martial artist is immune to injury! The fact that you could injure me is a testament to your skill!"

"This...this really won't work!"

Qin Yu shook his head with a wry smile, but inside he was almost bursting with joy.

"Stop dawdling!"

Zhao Luan said impatiently, "Either give me some advice, or practice martial arts with me to relieve my boredom!"

"I……"

Qin Yu looked troubled and hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing with a "helpless" expression, "If I hurt Your Majesty, please don't blame me."

"rest assured!"

Zhao Luan reassured Qin Yu, "When martial artists spar, it's inevitable that they'll sometimes go too far! Besides, haven't you offended me enough? If I wanted to punish you, your head would have been gone long ago!"

That bastard!

Would rather get beaten up than offer yourself advice?

Even just offering me a different opinion from those ministers would be appreciated!

She wasn't even in the mood to beat up Qin Yu!

But this bastard just had to ask for a beating!

"Yes, yes!"

Qin Yu nodded repeatedly, "His Majesty is the most magnanimous!"

At this moment, Qin Yu almost roared with excitement.

hoohoo!

The time for revenge has finally come!

This is hardly a punishment!

This is clearly a reward!

A scene suddenly flashed through Qin Yu's mind: he pinned Zhao Luan to the ground and slapped her buttocks repeatedly until she cried out in pain, tears of regret streaming down her face...

Qin Yu was lost in thought the whole way, and was "forced" to go to the training ground with Zhao Luan.

Zhao Luan followed his usual practice, ordering all the guards to withdraw, and then said to Qin Yu, "It's not too late for you to regret it now! I really have no intention of taking my anger out on you."

"Your Majesty, I have indeed taken the Ten-Ingredient Tonic."

Qin Yu once again "kindly" advised Zhao Luan, "I'm not afraid of being beaten, I'm afraid of hurting Your Majesty."

Got it!

That bastard's really made up his mind today!

I'm going to give him a good beating today!

"Enough talk! Take this!"

Zhao Luan let out a low shout and leaped out, launching a flying kick at Qin Yu.

Oh ho?

You want to pull this trick on me again?

Don't you know what it means to "look at someone with new eyes after three days of separation"?

Today I'll show you why flowers are so red!

Qin Yu laughed inwardly, and the instant Zhao Luan kicked, he slapped Zhao Luan's foot with his palm.

Feeling the power emanating from Qin Yu's hand, Zhao Luan couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

I possess the strength of the sixth realm!

He actually blocked it?

Two months ago, he was beaten so badly by himself that he couldn't fight back at all!

How long has it been? How did he become so much stronger?

Logically speaking, even if he didn't use his full strength, he shouldn't have been able to block that attack at all!

Could he have actually taken that "perfect tonic pill"?

In the instant Zhao Luan was distracted, Qin Yu, who had been plotting for a long time, launched a counterattack against her.

Qin Yu sidestepped and moved to Zhao Luan's side. By the time Zhao Luan realized something was wrong, it was too late to dodge.

Bang!

Qin Yu controlled his strength and delivered a whip kick to Zhao Luan's side, causing Zhao Luan to stagger a few steps.

Ok?

The blow startled Qin Yu, who instinctively reached for his waist.

What the hell is going on?

I clearly kicked the female demon in the waist just now!

Why is my back hurting again?

What the hell!

Does this female demon possess sorcery?

Or was he wearing Thornmail?