Lu Xun, with a keen sense of danger, immediately sensed a hint of danger in the air. He sneakily glanced at the big demoness by his side, and as expected, there was a faint trace of jealousy in her eyes, accompanied by gritting teeth.

"Oh, it's like this," Lu Xun said hastily to the big demoness, "A while ago, I took the little fox to Yangzhou City for sightseeing. It was the night before we returned home, and I asked you to come along, but you refused."

Immortal Miao Feng didn't respond to him; instead, she gave him a displeased look and silently looked away.

Ah, Lu Xun chuckled awkwardly. It turns out that the big demoness is not any weaker than the little fox when it comes to jealousy. Then he turned to Zhao Yueyan and said, "While we were at the lantern festival, we encountered a pair of master and servant. The young gentleman, who looked rather delicate, could be seen as cross-dressing at a glance. Then, her maidservant had her purse stolen, so she used this jade pendant of hers to exchange it for fifty taels of silver from me."

Speaking of this, Lu Xun casually asked, "Unless something unexpected happened, your sister should have been taken back, right? At that time, there were quite a few palace guards and soldiers in Yangzhou City, probably looking for your sister."

"She was just recently brought back," Zhao Yueyan replied, touching the jade in her hand. She lightly bit her lip and mumbled, "Thank you for the fifty taels of silver. I… I will pay you back in the future."

"No rush," Lu Xun waved his hand. He cast another glance at the big demoness beside him. Seeing her still wearing a stern expression, he knew things had taken a bad turn, and this woman had involuntarily made him look like a flower picker. He was afraid he might get a beating tonight. Actually, he could accept getting beaten up, but what he truly feared was her sudden amorous advances. That would be disastrous.

"Ah," Zhao Yueyan sighed, "My sister and I have the same father but different mothers. Our mothers passed away early. We've been together since childhood, and she's the person I'm closest to in this world. As for our father and two royal brothers, they are quite irrelevant to me."

"Oh," Lu Xun replied indifferently. He didn't really care about Zhao Yueyan's family matters. However, out of politeness, he acknowledged her words. At this moment, he was thinking about how to make the big demoness happy tonight. Clearly, she was already in a mood, and if he didn't comfort her well, he'd end up with a crooked mouth and a squinted eye the next day.

"Master."

"How can I contact you?" Zhao Yueyan asked Immortal Miao Feng cautiously. "For instance, if there are certain matters where I need your help, how can I reach you?"

Zhao Yueyan had already learned Immortal Miao Feng's true identity. She hadn't expected her to be the thousand-year-old demoness rumored to be the true culprit behind the chaos in the capital twenty years ago. But what surprised Zhao Yueyan even more was Lu Xun. This man had actually conquered the legendary thousand-year-old demoness.

Immortal Miao Feng replied calmly, "Later, I will give you a spiritual mirror. You can write your message on the mirror, and I will be able to know. At that time, he will come to assist you. As for me, I have an agreement with Su Jingyi and cannot step foot in the capital."

Zhao Yueyan respectfully acknowledged this and didn't say much. Although she was a high-ranking princess enjoying all the wealth and glory in the world, she was no different from an ordinary person in front of Immortal Miao Feng.

Upon entering the capital, Zhao Yueyan took her leave, and the big demoness could no longer suppress her emotions. Angrily, she questioned, "What's the deal with her sister?"

There it was. She couldn't hold it back anymore.

Lu Xun explained with a wry smile, "Didn't I just say it? I was strolling at the lantern festival with the little fox, and then we met her sister, and that's how it happened. Her maidservant had her purse stolen, so she used her jade pendant to exchange it for fifty taels from me. If you don't believe me, ask the little fox when we get back, and see if what I said matches."

"Hmph!" Immortal Miao Feng coldly snorted and said with a displeased tone, "Her maidservant's purse was stolen, why did she only come to you for silver? Does that mean you were the only one at the lantern festival? It seems like you have ulterior motives, eyeing someone else."

"Uh…"

"The person was cross-dressing," Lu Xun answered helplessly.

The big demoness raised an eyebrow and said casually, "With your shameless personality, even if someone is cross-dressing, I think they can't escape your eyes. It looks like you want to become a royal son-in-law. Well, considering that, Zhao Yueyan isn't bad. Why don't you reluctantly accept these two sisters?"

It's done. The vinegar jar had been overturned completely.

But the jealous big demoness was quite adorable.

Lu Xun asked with a playful smile, "If you and Xuan Yin agree, I have no objections. Two princesses, double the enjoyment of being a royal son-in-law, especially when one of them is a future empress."

Hearing the little thief's words, the big demoness was so angry that her whole body seemed be on fire. Then, at this moment, her hand was secretly grabbed by him in the middle of the street, in front of so many people.

"Toying around with both of you is already overwhelming. Do I even have the energy to mess around with other women?" Lu Xun said gently.

The big demoness turned her face away. Under her veil, her charming face showed a trace of redness. She muttered, "You may not be able to handle a demoness, but when it comes to mortal women, you can do whatever you want."

"Alright, alright, you're going too far with this," Lu Xun gently held the big demoness's delicate hand, his fingers lightly stroking her palm. He asked tenderly, "Sister, when shall we go back?"

Back to solitude, back to loneliness.

Immortal Miao Feng bit her lip lightly and said slowly, "There are some details to discuss regarding this matter. We don't need to rush back."

Lu Xun smiled mischievously, leaning closer to her and asked in a soft voice, "Is that so?"

Asking knowingly, you little thief. Immortal Miao Feng rolled her eyes and turned her head away, annoyed. "That's enough, don't pester me. Otherwise, I might just cut you."

"Want to cut me again?" Lu Xun pouted and asked softly, "Sister, do you think Zhao Yueyan is reliable?"

"She's alright."

"She's a fairly suitable candidate for my plan," Immortal Miao Feng paused for a moment, then turned her head seriously and advised, "Don't take advantage of the situation while you're in the capital. Don't secretly engage in any relationships with her or her sister, especially not the kind of relationships I wouldn't want to see. If I catch you in bed with either of them, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Even if my brain wants to, my waist doesn't agree," Lu Xun said helplessly. "Xuan Yin makes me unable to stand up straight, and you make my mouth crooked and my eyes slanted. In the future, my bones might fall apart. Do I have nothing else to do, that I would go provoke that pair of sisters?"

The big demoness rolled her eyes at him and whispered, "I don't care what you do, but I've warned you. If you dare not heed my advice, you know the consequences!"

Lu Xun cautiously asked, "What consequences?"

The big demoness suddenly stopped in her tracks, staring at him with cold eyes.

"Uh…"

"I understand," Lu Xun grinned foolishly.

Watching his cheeky appearance, the big demoness wanted to beat him up. She muttered to herself, "I can see you don't understand at all. I'll make sure you understand tonight."

In an instant, ripples of desire and anticipation welled up in the big demoness's heart, almost piercing through her entire body.

What time does this day turn dark?

She was so impatient. She wanted to snuggle under the covers with her little thief.

Inside the palace, Zhao Yueyan changed into her palace attire and hurriedly left her residence. She headed towards a certain part of the palace, followed by a group of maids. After a short while, Zhao Yueyan arrived in front of a luxurious bedroom, and upon learning that her sister was inside, she eagerly entered.

In the spacious and luxurious chamber, a young woman was sitting at a table, carefully embroidering a purse in her hands. The woman wore a white dress that exuded a sense of gentleness and elegance. Her clear and bright eyes, delicate arched eyebrows, long eyelashes that trembled slightly, and fair skin with a touch of rosy hue made her look like a beautiful and intelligent woman.

"Sister!"

Zhao Yueyan hurriedly approached the bedroom, where she saw the demure young woman embroidering a purse. She quickly sat down beside her.

"Sister Yueyan, why did you come to see me in such a hurry?" The demure young woman put down her purse and looked up at her sister with curiosity, her bright eyes blinking.

"I remember you sneaked out of the palace to Yangzhou City in the past, right?" Zhao Yueyan asked.

"Yes," the demure young woman replied shyly. "What's the matter, Sister Yueyan?"

Zhao Yueyan pursed her lips and handed her an exquisite jade pendant. She said slowly, "Take a look at this jade pendant. Is it yours?"

"Ah!"

"My, my jade pendant!"

The demure young woman looked at Zhao Yueyan's hand with astonishment, eagerly took the jade pendant from her, and carefully examined it. Suddenly, she froze in place, a mix of surprise and confusion evident on her face. She asked in a hushed voice, "Sister Yueyan, where did you get this jade pendant?"

Zhao Yueyan looked at her and spoke softly, "A man gave it to me and asked me to pass it on to you."

The demure young woman couldn't help but be stunned. Her eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. She was even a bit overwhelmed.

What… What is going on here?

She hadn't told him her specific identity. How did he know about her? The key was that she was still dressed as a man at the time. Moreover, he managed to find her Sister Yueyan and entrusted her with returning the jade pendant to her. Numerous doubts and confusion left the young woman utterly bewildered. She opened her mouth to speak, but she didn't know how to express herself.

Zhao Yueyan looked at her sister's shocked and lost expression and said calmly, "I know you must have many questions. In fact, I just met him today, and he… he is a very mysterious man!"

For a moment, the demure young woman became even more perplexed and grew increasingly curious about that man.

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