My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

"Yes! That's exactly how my husband and I met!"

Qi Yu smiled, stepped forward and took Su Yue's hand, then leaned forward slightly and gently kissed Su Yue's forehead.

"Thank you for staying by my side all this time, my wife! I've been so happy this year. You've taken care of me all year. Thank you for everything."

"My wife! From now on, we will stay together forever, until the end of time!"

Su Yue stared blankly at Qi Yu with wide eyes until tears streamed down her face. Only then did she come to her senses and wipe away her tears.

Qi Yu pulled Su Yue into his arms and said softly, "My wife, don't cry. If you cry, it makes me look useless. I can't let my wife keep smiling."

"I didn't cry! I just got sand in my eyes!" Su Yue grabbed Qi Yu's shirt with both hands and buried her face in Qi Yu's chest.

"My lady, go and try these on. I designed them for you myself!" Qi Yu patted Su Yue's shoulder and said softly.

Su Yue gave a soft "hmm," released Qi Yu, and then looked at Li Niang at the door.

There was no need to speak, because Liniang had already heard.

Li Niang nodded, then instructed a maid to take Su Yue to a side room to try on clothes.

Qi Yu and Li Niang returned to the main hall.

"Please have some tea, young master!" Li Niang poured Qi Yu a cup of tea.

Qi Yu accepted it and then thanked him very sincerely.

"Young master, aren't you going to the government office today? It doesn't seem like today is a day off, is it?" Li Niang asked. (A day off is a day off, which can be considered Sunday.)

"I've resigned from the government office!" Qi Yu said casually, taking a sip of tea.

"Is that so? Then I wonder if you would be interested in visiting my Caiyi Shop, young master?" Li Niang asked with a smile.

Qi Yu shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, but no matter what, I am a learned man!"

Just kidding, joining Caiyifang?

Just say you want me to draw your clothing design sketches!

Li Niang smiled and didn't mind. Nowadays, scholars have a high opinion of themselves and rarely look down on other professions.

Qi Yu sat drinking tea, waiting for Su Yue to change her clothes and come out.

But just as he picked up his teacup and took a sip, someone appeared at the door.

"Qi Yu, what do you mean? How dare you hide from me... this young master!"

Qi Yu put down his teacup, raised his eyelids, and glanced at Li Yulan, who was dressed as a man.

Unmarried girls generally stayed in their boudoirs, rarely venturing out, as they considered it undignified to show their faces in public.

As a princess of the country, Li Yulan naturally had to set a good example. If people knew that the princess was showing her face in public, the royal family's reputation would be damaged.

That's why Li Yulan disguised herself as a man.

However, her delicate face doesn't look like a man at all. Unless you're blind, who wouldn't know she's a woman?

But the people here are really blind!

"What are you planning to do now?" Qi Yu looked at Li Yulan helplessly.

Do I owe you something or what?

Why should I cook for you?

These past few days, Li Yulan has been going to Qi Yu's place for all three meals, enjoying the delicious food that Qi Yu prepares for Su Yue.

However, Qi Yu did not fire today because he brought Su Yue into the city.

Li Yulan went to the courtyard to freeload a meal, but found no one there. She thought Qi Yu had done it on purpose, so she angrily came over to confront him.

"If you don't want me to dine at your place, just say so. What do you mean by running into the city to hide from me?" Li Yulan said angrily.

"Would it have been any use if I just said it straight? On your very first day here, I made it clear that you weren't getting a spot, but you still stubbornly refused to leave." Qi Yu rolled his eyes.

"It's your honor that I can eat your cooking!" Li Yulan proudly raised her head.

Qi Yu looked at Li Yulan, then chuckled and shook his head.

She's got a serious case of princess syndrome! Hopeless!

"I only cooked these past few days because my wife was unwell. Now that she's fully recovered, I won't be cooking anymore, so you don't need to come either," Qi Yu asked.

"Ha, you make it sound like I care about you so much!" Li Yulan sneered.

"That would be best. Your brother has already gone back, so you should go back soon too!" Qi Yu said.

"Where I am is my own business, what's it to you?" Li Yulan turned her head away and said arrogantly.

Qi Yu sighed and took a sip of tea.

If Li Ming hadn't told me to take care of her before he left, I would have kicked her out long ago, given her princess-like temper.

"Old Li, would you like to come in for a cup of tea?" Qi Yu asked Li Minghai at the door.

Li Ming left Li Minghai behind to protect himself and Li Yulan. These past few days, Li Minghai had been eating for free, and they had gradually become familiar with each other.

Li Minghai really wanted to come in and have some tea, since the sun outside was really strong.

However, there is a hierarchy, and as a guard, he was not allowed to drink tea with his master. Moreover, Li Yulan had not even drunk any, so he dared not do so.

"No need!" Li Minghai said, though he didn't mean it.

"Oh, that's a pity. This herbal tea was brewed by the owner of Caiyifang herself. It's very refreshing and thirst-quenching! One sip is very cooling and effective, even better than ice cubes."

Qi Yu held his teacup, sipping the tea and sighing, occasionally clicking his tongue in amazement.

Li Minghai gritted his teeth; this bastard was clearly talking to him.

I'm so angry!

I really want to kill him!

"Is it really that good? Boss lady, give me a cup too!" Li Yulan blinked, looking suspicious.

As she spoke, she sat down in the chair next to Qi Yu.

Qi Yu's eyes darted around, and he glanced at Li Yulan, almost wanting to laugh.

No matter how you try to disguise it, you can't change your habits. For example, Li Yulan's sitting posture right now is obviously that of a woman.

Royal families value etiquette and proper sitting posture. As a princess, Li Yulan had learned etiquette from a young age, which was ingrained in her very being.

Li Niang poured a cup of tea for Li Yulan, and then poured one for Li Minghai as well.

There's no need to test for poison when drinking tea, after all, it's not like Li Minghai can take a sip first and then give it to Li Yulan, right?

However, Li Yulan saw that Li Minghai only picked up his teacup and took a small sip a short while after drinking it.

Qi Yu felt this scene was particularly pretentious every time he saw it, but he could understand it.

After all, it's always good to be cautious when you're traveling.

Especially since they're members of the royal family!

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Chapter 44 Clothes

"Don't you guys have anything better to do?" Qi Yu asked, glancing sideways at Li Yulan.

Li Yulan was drinking tea when she heard this and paused in her hand holding the teacup. Then she put on a calm expression.

"Do you think I'd be like you? I have so much more to do!"

"Really? Tell me a couple of things. You come to my house every day without fail, you must be quite free!" Qi Yu said.

"Uh... well, I played chess with Master Li this morning, and in the afternoon I met up with a few girls at Zuiqingfang to listen to music. It was a very fulfilling day!"

Li Yulan's eyes darted around, clearly indicating she was lying.

Putting aside whether the chess game with Master Li was real or not, the fact that you went to Zuiqingfang? Haha!

"Have you been to Zuiqingfang?" Qi Yu asked.

Li Yulan's expression was somewhat unnatural, but she still nodded and said, "Of course, if Young Master is tired from reading, what's wrong with going to Zuiqingfang to listen to some music?"

"Do you know what a brothel does?" Qi Yu asked.

"A place for fun!" Li Yulan blinked and answered decisively.

Qi Yu looked at Li Yulan and smiled, "What do you mean by 'playing around'?"

"Listen to some music, eat some food, drink some wine, and then watch those ladies dance!" Li Yulan said.

"That's all?" Qi Yu asked, raising an eyebrow.

Li Yulan frowned. Indeed, it was gone!

Cough!

Li Minghai coughed twice at the door, then glanced at Qi Yu discreetly, just as Qi Yu's eyes met his.

Qi Yu understood that look; the warning in it was very clear.

Qi Yu gave a helpless, bitter smile and shook his head.

really!

All I can say is that Li Ming's sister truly lives up to her princess title.

I used to hear people say that the topic of bedroom arts here is very secretive. Women only learn about the differences between men and women through picture books before they get married.

There are even rumors that a newlywed couple did absolutely nothing for a month after getting married; they just slept together.

Qi Yu didn't believe it at first, but now it seems to be true.

This Li Yulan probably had no prior experience with Qi Yu and couldn't understand the hidden meaning in his words.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?" Li Yulan asked in surprise.

Qi Yu's expression had been strange from the beginning, and the way he kept glancing at her made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to laugh!" Qi Yu said, composed himself.

Li Yulan glanced at Qi Yu, then at Li Minghai, and snorted coldly.

"baffling!"