Chapter 1328: The White Heng Saintess returns, please

In the next few days, the Huang family treated Chen Qinglian and his companion exceptionally well, assigning each of them several maidservants—four each—all promising prospects handpicked by the Huang family; the purpose was obvious.

All types of maidservants were on hand, aiming to cover all bases since they didn't know the two's preferences; this was a temporary arrangement, and if it failed they'd swap them out. In short, they wanted to see results, and these maidservants were sent on a mission—what exactly that mission was, they themselves knew.

Food, clothing, lodging, and travel were all arranged; the Huang family truly was professional, and these maidservants were highly professional as well—treatment even Huang Yan didn't receive. One could only say that the second and third uncles had exhausted all their efforts to win over Chen Qinglian and his companion.

On the Huang family's side, nothing unexpected happened, no battles occurred; at least for the coming month, it would remain this peaceful.

Inside Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang returned to Longshe Shan, and immediately Hongxue and Hongchen interrogated him, naturally invoking family law; the two teamed up and subjected Chen Chuyang to considerable torment, though in the end they both collapsed, the interrogation failed, and they ended up being teased instead.

This time Chen Chuyang had been away for a long while, and they naturally knew where he'd gone and what he'd done; Chen Chuyang didn't hide anything, briefly telling them what had happened. When they heard about Jing Yuheng and Qi Ruohua's outrageous antics, both were stunned.

With bewildered faces, they stared at Chen Chuyang; soon a pain came from their waists, and they both twisted hard together.

"Ladies, stop, be gentle." Chen Chuyang could only comply with the two of them.

Shang Hongxue gave Chen Chuyang a white-eyed look; she herself knew exactly how much force she'd used.

"Enough, husband, stop calling out—do you hurt? How could I not know?" Shang Hongxue said angrily, "No wonder you've been unwilling to return these days; it turns out the outside world is more fun, tsk tsk."

"Exactly, Hongxue, don't let him off—he's too hateful, fooling around with a bunch of flirtatious girls outside, forgetting Shu, daring to stay away this long this time—what will happen next time?" Shang Hongchen shouted from the side, urging Hongxue to harshly punish Chen Chuyang, her husband.

"Hongchen, come, it's yours—punish him severely." Shang Hongxue pointed at Shang Hongchen, telling her to act directly, ruthlessly draining this husband so he'd always be out fooling around.

"Huh?" Shang Hongchen pointed at herself, looking at Shang Hongxue with a bewildered face.

"Just me?"

"What else?" Shang Hongxue spread her hands: "I can't handle him; you're full of energy, you can definitely punish the husband severely, I believe in you."

Shang Hongchen quickly waved her hands: "Forget it, I'm exhausted too."

She felt the frustration of lifting a stone only to drop it on her own foot; Shang Hongchen never expected her sister to be so clever, having her do the work.

If Shang Hongchen could, she wouldn't be in this situation.

"My lady, you can't give up; you must surely punish your husband severely." Chen Chuyang turned with a smiling squint, reached out to embrace Shang Hongchen's waist, lowered his head and smiled: "My good lady, let me, your husband, test your strength."

"……" Shang Hongchen wanted to resist, to flee, but it was already impossible.

Unable to escape, she could only watch helplessly as she was lifted up, and then……

Half a day later.

Peace returned to the room; Shang Hongxue gazed at the reclining Shang Hongchen, who had no strength left—she had already fallen asleep.

Her cultivation had risen, but her body remained unchanged, with no noticeable difference.

Shang Hongxue glanced, curled her lip, and said: "Shang Hongchen is utterly useless—already useless after such a short time."

"Husband, you're also…… not knowing how to cherish Hongchen."

Chen Chuyang, full of spirit, said: "My lady, it's she who wants to punish me; I'm merely helping her realize that idea. Besides, didn't you tell me to punish her severely?"

Shang Hongxue kept giving herself looks, nothing other than wanting her to strike harder.

"Cough cough." Shang Hongxue coughed violently, saying: "I never said that, husband; don't slander me."

"Hehehe, really?" Chen Chuyang reached out and grasped Shang Hongxue's hand.

Shang Hongxue leaned into his embrace, meanwhile also guarding against Chen Chuyang's hands.

"Husband, don't move around."

"All right."

Thus they held each other quietly, and Shang Hongxue enjoyed this tenderness and peace.

"Husband, is Jing Yuheng really that stupid?"

"She's actually sharp; in truth she knows everything, she's just acting. You think she wouldn't notice?" Chen Chuyang tapped the girl's forehead, smiling as he explained.

Shang Hongxue suddenly understood: "Ah, so that's it—they're all acting, each thinking they've fooled the other, but in fact they're mutually deceiving each other, and you, my husband, are the ultimate beneficiary."

"My lady, you're truly clever." Chen Chuyang gave a thumbs-up, praising Shang Hongxue's intelligence.

The first time, Jing Yuheng might have suspected but couldn't be certain.

The second and third times, she remained the same, which shows she must have discovered it, merely pretending and acting foolish.

After Chen Chuyang's analysis, Shang Hongxue nodded: "Then husband, those few days of yours must have been quite enjoyable, right?"

"Cough cough cough, just about that." Chen Chuyang didn't dare to nod directly.

Shang Hongxue knew full well her man's nature—he was ecstatic, he just wouldn't admit it to her face.

She gave Chen Chuyang a white-eyed glance, looked at Shang Hongchen, and quietly asked: "Are you enjoying it now, or back then?"

"Cough cough." Chen Chuyang hurriedly coughed, glanced at the passed-out Shang Hongchen, flicked Shang Hongxue's forehead—this girl really knows how to stir up trouble, deliberately seeking her own unhappiness.

He refused to answer that question.

"My lady, you just want to see me make a fool of myself." Chen Chuyang couldn't fail to understand her little thoughts—there's always someone scheming against the ruler.

"Hehehe." Shang Hongxue gave a grin showing her teeth.

Chen Chuyang decided to make this girl look good; otherwise she'd always scheme against him.

He rose, embraced Shang Hongxue and walked toward the bed; Shang Hongxue immediately spoke: "Husband, don't do this, I……."

All that greeted her was silent silence.

……

Tianwai, Longshe Shan.

After Chen Qinglian and the three departed, Longshe Shan grew quiet, lacking its former bustle, which felt unfamiliar.

Qinglong Daoren unconsciously glanced at the place where Chen Qinglian and his companions had lived; nothing remained.

This time, Heishanyang did not leave but chose to stay.

This surprised Qinglong Daoren greatly; he had thought Heishanyang would go along, since Heishanyang had always wanted to leave and go outside.

As for the specific reason, Qinglong Daoren didn't ask, and Heishanyang wouldn't say.

Elder Xinran also felt a bit unaccustomed, though she lacked Qinglong Daoren's reluctance.

"Bai Hang Holy Maiden has come again, Qinglong Daoist friend." Xinran Daoist friend looked toward the outside, outside the formation, a figure suddenly appeared.

Recognized at a glance, Xinran Zhanglao spoke up, breaking the silence.

Qinglong Daoren looked toward the outside, smiling, said: "She has come again; it seems she came for the elixir."