The Prodigal Son

Qin Yu ultimately failed to retain Dong Liu.

After a brief greeting to Qin Yu, Dong Liu left.

He left the same way he came.

He didn't even accept the horse that Qin Yu had given him for transportation.

Watching Dong Liu's figure gradually disappear, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel curious.

Dong Liu!

Dong Xiufu!

What's the story behind this guy?

Moreover, Xue Chengdao's face was full of regret when he mentioned him.

I reckon this guy was pretty tough in the military back then.

It's unclear what caused him to transform from a valiant general into the disheveled monk he is today.

Forget it, I'm too lazy to ask the old man!

So many people are unwilling to talk about these things, probably because they are past experiences they find unbearable to recall.

He doesn't have a voyeuristic tendency and has no need to pry into other people's unpleasant past.

All he needed to know was that Dong Liu was a friend of the Qin family!

Qin Yu cleared his mind of all distractions and returned to his room, where he sat down cross-legged.

He doesn't need to spar with anyone for now; he mainly needs to circulate his true energy to continuously temper his meridians and body.

As strength increases, the strength of meridians and physique must also keep up.

Hey!

Once this stage of refinement is complete, they'll find the next victim!

To hell with it, let's improve our own strength first!

Qin Yu continuously circulated his true energy, repeatedly tempering his body and meridians.

Before we knew it, more than an hour had passed.

Qin Yu only stopped tempering when he heard laughter coming from outside.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Luo Qingyi holding Nan Que'er's arm.

It seems that feelings between women are easy to establish.

The two women chatted and laughed, looking every bit like best friends.

Behind them, Yue Nu and two guards were carrying large and small bags.

Congratulations, Thirteenth Young Master!

Upon seeing Qin Yu, Luo Qingyi immediately pulled Nan Que'er to him, her face beaming with an undisguised smile.

"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!"

Qin Yu raised his hand and gently pressed it down, then gestured with his lip towards the people behind them, "What are you all doing?"

"When Que'er first arrived in the capital, I took her to buy some clothes and cosmetics."

Luo Qingyi revealed a charming and coquettish demeanor, "I was saying I'd help her get dressed up first, and then give you a surprise when Thirteenth Young Master comes back! I didn't expect you to come back so early, and we didn't even get the surprise we were going to prepare for you ready."

"It's okay, we can prepare now!"

Qin Yu laughed heartily, "Hurry up and get dressed, I'm waiting for your surprise."

As he spoke, Qin Yu's gaze swept back and forth between the two women.

Having two stunning beauties by my side, even if I do nothing, it's good to feast my eyes on them!

To be honest, she was really looking forward to seeing how Nan Que'er would look after she dressed up!

It would be nice to have these two beauties put on a fashion show for me whenever I have free time!

Meeting Qin Yu's gaze, Luo Qingyi was quite generous, not only not avoiding it, but also frequently flirting with Qin Yu.

"Can't you think about anything serious?"

Nan Que'er pouted and sat down next to Qin Yu again, "Has His Majesty said when he will summon me?"

Although Zhao Luan had already agreed to pardon them, she was still somewhat uneasy.

The sooner Zhao Luan summoned her, the sooner she could feel at ease.

At the same time, it will also allow us to settle our clansmen down sooner.

Don't worry!

Qin Yu reassured Nan Que'er, "She's just been dealing with some upsetting things these past few days and doesn't have time to see you right now. Just wait a bit!"

Although the female demon is using herself as a delaying tactic, she must still be having a headache over Zhao Yan's marriage proposal.

She certainly doesn't have the mind to summon Nan Que'er right now.

"Something upsetting?"

Nan Que'er asked curiously, "You just helped her expand her territory, what could possibly be bothering her?"

"She has so many bad things going on!"

Qin Yu smiled and told the two women about Zhao Yan's marriage proposal and Zhao Luan's concerns.

The two women were surprised after hearing Qin Yu's words.

This is indeed a pretty upsetting situation.

"It's truly rare to see His Majesty being forced into marriage!"

Luo Qingyi was deeply moved.

She thought that as the Empress, no one would dare to disobey Zhao Luan.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Luan also encountered forced marriage!

Qin Yu chuckled to himself, "So, being an emperor isn't so easy! Especially an empress!"

Nan Que'er lowered her head and thought for a moment, then frowned and said, "This matter shouldn't be that complicated, right? Zhao Yan is in the capital. As long as we send someone to assassinate the Prince of Chengyang, there won't be any problems, will there?"

"You make it sound so easy!"

Qin Yu gently tapped Nan Que'er's head. "If the Prince of Chengyang dares to force a marriage, do you think he wouldn't be wary of this move? Besides, the Prince of Chengyang commands a large army; assassinating him wouldn't be that easy."

If it were that easy, there would be no need for troops to be deployed in war between two countries. Both sides could simply try to assassinate the other's commander.

Even for a grandmaster, assassinating the commander-in-chief amidst a vast army is not an easy task!

Unless we find an opportunity to remove the people around the Prince of Chengyang...

Ok?

As he was thinking, Qin Yu suddenly stopped.

Nan Que'er noticed Qin Yu's unusual behavior and was about to ask him a question when Luo Qingyi pulled her aside, signaling her not to interrupt Qin Yu.

Nan Que'er realized what was happening and immediately fell silent.

The two women sat quietly beside Qin Yu, even suppressing their breathing, for fear of interrupting his train of thought.

Under their watchful eyes, Qin Yu's expression changed frequently.

Sometimes joyful, sometimes worried, sometimes frowning, sometimes lost in thought...

The two women were also very curious.

I don't know what Qin Yu was thinking, but he seemed to have gone mad with desire.

About half an hour later, Qin Yu suddenly slapped his thigh and laughed loudly, "Yes, that's what we'll do!"

"What exactly are you thinking about?"

Nan Que'er asked impatiently.

Qin Yu didn't say anything, but under Nan Que'er's puzzled gaze, he cupped her cheeks and kissed her fiercely.

What are you doing?

Nan Que'er blushed and playfully patted Qin Yu.

Just as Luo Qingyi was about to speak, Qin Yu cupped her face in his hands and kissed her deeply on the cheek.

The main focus is on fairness!

Luo Qingyi looked at Qin Yu, who had suddenly become excited for no apparent reason, with confusion. "Thirteenth Young Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Keep it a secret!"

Qin Yuchong and the two women gave each other a mysterious smile, but inwardly they were laughing wildly.

Does Zhao Yan still want to compete with him?

What's the point of comparing myself to him?

Damn it!

I'll just flip the table and see how you play!

The two women were a little confused by Qin Yu, and seeing that he was unwilling to talk about it, they didn't press him further.

Anyway, judging from his appearance, it can't be anything bad!

That's enough!

Thinking this, Luo Qingyi pulled Nan Que'er back, "Come on, I'll take you to get dressed up so that Young Master Thirteen will be even happier!"

"OK!"

Nan Que'er readily agreed.

Qin Yu watched the two women leave, then immediately sat down to further refine the plan in his mind.

Perhaps, tomorrow I can negotiate with the female demon!

Thinking of this, Qin Yu immediately felt relieved...