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Wanyan Liang’s smile froze instantly. His original plan had been to gift Tang Kuo Bian one or two concubines, making the man indebted to him. This would create an opportunity to sow discord between Tang Kuo Bian and his wife, paving the way for future schemes. But who could have imagined that after all his careful selections, the man would set his sights on Tudan Jing?The Prince of Hailing’s mansion was filled with countless concubines, and sacrificing one or two meant nothing to Wanyan Liang. But Tudan Jing was different. Not only did she have the backing of the powerful Tudan clan, but she was also his lawful wife. Though he dallied with many women outside, he still held deep affection for this elegant and gentle spouse—how could he possibly give her away?‘Since this Tang Kuo Bian has no sense of propriety, don’t blame me for being ruthless.’ A flash of killing intent flickered in Wanyan Liang’s eyes.At that moment, Song Qingshu chuckled, “Though the Prince of Hailing’s mansion
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‘A charming widow raising an unbelievably beautiful daughter all alone—tsk tsk, who knows how many men are eyeing them covetously…’ Though Song Qingshu had never met her mother, judging by Gebi’s looks, if the woman was once hailed as the number one beauty of the Jin Dynasty, she must have been devastatingly gorgeous.“I’ve always wanted to visit Auntie, but I never found the right opportunity. Today, I happened to run into Prince of Wei, so I tagged along,” Wanyan Chongjie said with a sweet smile, though her eyes flickered toward Song Qingshu with deliberate subtlety.Song Qingshu found it strange—why was this girl staring at him so much? Combined with that eerie sense of déjà vu, he grew even more puzzled.Gebi pulled Wanyan Chongjie down to sit beside her and asked casually, “Chongjie, do you know why Prince of Wei came today?” She couldn’t help but be curious. After all, Prince of Wei rarely visited her these past years. His sudden appearance surely meant he had an ulterior motive
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“Uncle?” Song Qingshu was taken aback. ‘I don’t recall Tang Kuo Bian having a niece like this.’Before he could react, the Prince of Wei sneered, “Tang Kuo Bian, have you never seen a woman before? Can’t take your eyes off a pretty girl?”Song Qingshu’s anger flared. “Daoji, as a junior, how dare you speak to your elder like this? Were you never taught filial piety?” Since Gebi was the younger sister of Emperor Xizong of Jin, the Prince of Wei was technically her nephew—and by extension, Song Qingshu’s nephew-in-law. For the greater good, he could tolerate dealing with cunning foxes like Wanyan Liang and Empress Pei Man. As for Zhao Yingluo, she was at least pleasant to look at, and teasing her was amusing. But this arrogant, half-grown brat of a prince? Why should he endure such disrespect? Being dragged out of bed in the middle of the night was irritating enough, and now this direct insult—even a clay Buddha has its limits!“Who do you think you are, acting like my elder?” The
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“What do you think of him?” Song Qingshu asked nonchalantly.Wanyan Gebi frowned slightly, recalling her impressions before answering, “At first, I thought he was some lecherous womanizer, so I was quite frightened. But after the misunderstanding was cleared, I realized he’s actually quite decent—handsome and refined. Aside from sealing my acupoints at the beginning, his behavior wasn’t inappropriate at all. One could even call him a true gentleman.”Song Qingshu hadn’t expected such high praise from her and couldn’t help feeling secretly pleased. He decided to boast a little: “Ah, my sworn brother is truly a man who could captivate thousands of maidens. There are even rumors that he can steal a woman’s virtue from a thousand miles away. You’d better guard your heart, my dear, lest he bewitches you.”Wanyan Gebi immediately flushed with anger. “What nonsense are you spouting? Have I ever spared another man so much as a glance all these years? My devotion to you is as clear as the heav
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“No!” Wanyan Gebi grabbed her tightly and said in an almost pleading tone.“Sister, you can’t just let him bully you like that,” Wanyan Ping retorted angrily.Wanyan Gebi shook her head. “He nearly lost his life in Kaifeng this time and was seriously injured. After experiencing life and death, it’s perfectly normal for his temper to be a little short for a while.”“I really don’t understand you,” Wanyan Ping grumbled, stomping her foot in frustration. “By indulging him like this, you’re just spoiling him. In the future, he’ll only get bolder in taking advantage of you.”Unable to hold back, Wanyan Gebi burst into a laugh through her tears. “Ping’er, you’re just a naïve young girl, yet you act as if you understand men perfectly. Don’t worry—I know my husband well. He’s nothing like you say. When you eventually meet a man who truly loves you, you’ll understand your Sister’s approach. What’s a little self-sacrifice for the sake of someone dear?”At the mention of a man in love, the image
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A refreshing, soothing fragrance wafted toward him. He couldn’t tell whether it was the scent of the perfume that Wanyan Gebi normally used or the natural aroma emanating from her body, but Song Qingshu felt his whole body tighten as his heart pounded wildly.‘What if she comes to get intimate with me later? Am I to be seen as a brute or merely a gentleman?’ Song Qingshu thought that his earlier decision had overestimated his own resolve. With such a stunning beauty—truly a paragon of charm—taking the initiative, any man would find it hard to resist.While Song Qingshu’s reason and desire battled fiercely within him, Wanyan Gebi made no further move. When he turned to look, he saw that the beauty had closed her sparkling eyes and, curled up in his arms, had fallen back asleep.Song Qingshu finally exhaled in relief, though he couldn’t help but feel a trace of melancholy. Of course, he quickly shook off that emotion; rescuing Song Yuanqiao and the others was the top priority, and no sl
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