LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 15
Chapter 15: I, Qin Bei, Am a Gentleman
Qin Bei was quite taken by Mu Zhaoxue’s response; she was shy yet did not reject him. That “wanting to refuse yet welcoming” vibe was something no man could resist.
Then, Qin Bei’s mischievous hand reached out towards Ji Zhuyue.
Applying the same technique and touch, Ji Zhuyue’s reaction was significantly calmer.
She didn’t blush at all, and her gaze fixed on Qin Bei remained unchanged throughout.
This made it difficult for Qin Bei to gauge Ji Zhuyue’s inner thoughts.
Her snow-white skin was flawless, and her features were exquisite, yet Qin Bei felt surprisingly let down.
Because compared to Mu Zhaoxue, Ji Zhuyue’s looks were evidently a notch down.
“Could it be that the aesthetic of this world is different from mine? That shouldn’t be the case!”
Puzzled, Qin Bei soon came to a realization.
Since Ji Zhuyue was the Empress’ rebirth and hadn’t reincarnated, she clearly had never died.
Thus, Ji Zhuyue definitely couldn’t use her original appearance when she arrived in Great Xia.
With that thought, Qin Bei discreetly activated the power of his double pupils.
And sure enough, what he saw this time was completely different.
Ji Zhuyue’s appearance underwent a drastic transformation; not only were her features more delicate and three-dimensional, but her aura had also greatly elevated. With just her face, without having to do anything at all, she radiated an air of unattainability.
“No wonder she’s called the number one beauty; she’s truly stunning!”
Unable to resist, Qin Bei reached out to caress Ji Zhuyue’s soft cheek.
The composed Ji Zhuyue suddenly couldn’t remain seated, springing up like a startled deer.
“Ahem~”
Seeing this scene, Qin Bei coughed awkwardly.
“Brother Bei, Xiaoyue is a bit shy; she needs time to accept this. If you want, I… I… I can…”
Mu Zhaoxue’s voice dwindled to a whisper, almost inaudible by the end.
Seeing this, Qin Bei couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.
Mu Zhaoxue’s shyness far exceeded that of the Empress.
But for the sake of her Empress, she was still willing to speak up.
Ji Zhuyue wanted to say something but ultimately held back.
“Hahaha, alright, I won’t tease you any further. I’m not that type of person who harbors lust; I understand we still lack some affection. Don’t worry, I won’t force you. When you feel ready, I’ll naturally hold nothing back.”
As he spoke, Qin Bei playfully lifted their chins, brimming with teasing intent.
“Alright then, get some good rest. I promise I won’t barge in at midnight.”
Before leaving, Qin Bei cracked a little joke to lighten their mood.
After Qin Bei departed, Ji Zhuyue and Mu Zhaoxue exchanged glances, both puzzled.
Mu Zhaoxue had already stated her willingness, albeit not fully convinced. Yet, Qin Bei hadn’t taken any action, which led both women to regard him with an air of respect and curiosity.
“It seems we don’t have to worry about being forced into anything. This is good; it saves me from using tricks,” Ji Zhuyue remarked.
After agreeing to marry Qin Bei, she had prepared herself. It was acceptable to get to know him and taste the feeling of love, but she absolutely wouldn’t allow herself to be toyed with before actually falling for him.
If Qin Bei did attempt to take advantage of them, she would utilize the Wu Nation Secret Technique to enthrall him, ensuring he would become obedient without breaching their soul contract.
“Hmm, it appears that although my husband can be a bit arrogant, he does have his charm, and he is a true gentleman. Maybe one day, I might actually fall in love with him,” Mu Zhaoxue said, her voice icy yet tinged with some emotion.
“Has the little girl gotten soft in the heart?” Ji Zhuyue teased with a smile.
“No… that’s not the case. It’s just that my fate has been sealed for this life; since I can’t change it, I might as well try to accept it,” Mu Zhaoxue replied bitterly.
This sentiment tugged at Ji Zhuyue’s heartstrings, and she pulled Mu Zhaoxue into her embrace.
“It’s all for the sake of the Wu Nation, I feel for you.”
“I’m not suffering; it’s you, the Empress…”
“Everything we do is for the Wu Nation. I hope it can hold on until the day I break through.” Ji Zhuyue thought of the state of the Wu Nation, her mind swirling with countless thoughts.
…
Upon returning to his room, Qin Bei did not rest but continued practicing.
Now that he had attained the Undying Phoenix Body, it meant his strength could be ramped up once more.
However, seeing his empty krypton gold points, Qin Bei was left to sift through the dowry for useful items.
Yet, given that the Wu Nation wasn’t abundantly stocked, there were very few things truly suitable for him. After a night of effort, Qin Bei’s strength had only increased by 10,000 jin, a far cry from the gains of his previous training.
“It seems that earning krypton gold points is the best way to train.”
Feeling too lazy to dig through, Qin Bei called the butler and instructed him to sell everything off for spirit stones, intended as wages for the servants.
As for the million spirit stones, Qin Bei quickly stuffed them into his Qiankun bag, ready to make use of them that very day.
…
In the early morning.
Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue were up bright and early. Qin Bei had already removed their veils, so they no longer needed to wear them.
“Let’s head to the palace and pay respects to Mother and Father.”
According to etiquette, the first morning after marriage required this, so Qin Bei took the two women early on.
Inside the harem.
Ling Fei looked at the two beauties, increasingly finding them pleasing to the eye.
Over the past days, her emotions had swung between two extremes, but fortunately, the final outcome was favorable.
“Xiao Bei, come here.”
Ling Fei suddenly called out to Qin Bei.
“What is it, Mother?”
“Mother sees that these two girls are still untouched. What did you get up to last night?” Ling Fei interrogated.
Qin Bei:…
“Mother knows that this saintess is hard to get, but if you just start with this maid and have a baby, once this saintess gets jealous, wouldn’t it be easy to win her over? Trust me, make your move tonight,” Ling Fei whispered.
Qin Bei was left speechless. Truly, whether it was the world of cultivation or the previous one, all mothers acted the same.
Before marriage, they pressed for a wedding; after marriage, they couldn’t stop pushing for grandchildren.
But winning over the Empress was far from simple, right?
“Mother’s getting old and wants to hold her grandchild. Xiao Xuan is still too young, so I’m counting on you.”
Qin Bei wanted to say, “You’re only forty! In this world of cultivation, you’re practically a child! How can you claim to be old?”
“Mother, you’re right, so I prepared loads of great things for you—all to help you avoid aging.”
Saying this, Qin Bei displayed all the items he had purchased before, placing them in front of Ling Fei.
“You!”
Ling Fei seemed ready to make a move, and Qin Bei promptly retreated.
“Mother, Father just asked for me after I finish paying my respects to you. He has matters to discuss with me, so I must go now. Please let Xiaoyue and Zhaoxue keep you company.”
With that, Qin Bei hurriedly made his exit, leaving the three of them to interact.
Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue couldn’t help but stifle their laughter. Qin Bei had actually experienced such a day? How refreshing!