Chapter 796: Shang Hongxue's Alliance with Jing Yuheng

The two of them were insanely reckless, at least Jing Yuheng thought so.

She had never before thought Your Majesty was so reckless, believing her to be a relatively traditional woman who would at least not do such extreme things; who could have guessed that just now, after entering Longshe Shan with Your Majesty, Your Majesty immediately entered a frenzy.

To directly start being with Chen Chuyang at home… it was truly unimaginable, and she couldn't even… think about it; really, Jing Yuheng was bewildered at this moment, wanting to explain but finding herself unable to, with countless thoughts swirling inside, thousands of words she could not utter.

For a moment, Jing Yuheng froze in place, not daring to go inside, even though a Formation protected it; she could guess what was happening inside. If it were inside Wanggong, she wouldn't mind—she could just pretend not to see it, turn and leave.

But at this moment, there was a woman beside her—Shang Hongxue was right there. With the rightful lady present, Your Majesty was still so reckless; although she didn't know what agreement Your Majesty had reached with Shang Hongxue that kept her from getting angry, anyone would be furious if Your Majesty acted this way.

Shang Hongxue stood at the doorway, did not push the door open, but turned around and sat down in the courtyard, not entering, waiting on the spot.

Jing Yuheng, helpless, could only sit down with her; Shang Hongxue took out some spirit‑fruit wine, poured a cup for Jing Yuheng and also poured one for herself.

"Miss Jing Yuheng, this is my Longshe Shan spirit‑fruit wine; its effect is comparable to a pill, its taste purely sweet—please give it a try."

Jing Yuheng lifted the cup and saw the liquid emitting a red glow, crystal clear, like a work of art; after a sip her eyes brightened, then she downed the cup in one go, closed her eyes, feeling the powerful effect of the spirit‑fruit wine as the surrounding Qi began to vaporize, like steam.

Her body relaxed, the Qi became lively, lasting for a quarter of an hour; Jing Yuheng opened her eyes and stared at the bottle of spirit‑fruit wine in Shang Hongxue's hand, mouth watering. Even though she didn't like alcohol, she knew this wine was extraordinary, comparable to a second‑grade pill, and it could be drunk regularly to warm the body.

"How much of this spirit‑fruit wine is left? Miss Shang Hongxue, may I ask if this spirit‑fruit wine is for sale?"

Jing Yuheng wanted to buy some spirit‑fruit wine; nothing else, she just wanted to drink.

The taste was truly delicious; it was the best spirit‑fruit wine she had ever drunk.

Just one cup raised her Qi by a third; perhaps the first effect was the strongest, later effects not as great, but still worth purchasing.

She must buy some; later, Your Majesty will surely like it.

"If Miss Jing Yuheng likes it, take it; there's no need to purchase."

Shang Hongxue generously handed her a bottle of spirit‑fruit wine; this thing isn't available outside, but she has plenty of it here.

There is a lot of spirit‑fruit wine at her disposal; she brewed a huge batch this year, and later there will be more, with new spirit‑fruit wine to follow.

Regarding Jing Yuheng, Shang Hongxue still liked her; it's just a bottle of spirit‑fruit wine, and she gives it to her.

"... " Jing Yuheng was flattered and startled, looking at Shang Hongxue with some confusion, not understanding why this person would give her spirit‑fruit wine; at a time like this, shouldn't she be angry?

Why... treat her so generously? Is there something behind this?

"Miss Shang Hongxue, is there something you need me to do?"

Shang Hongxue smiled; this Jing Yuheng was very clever, and she liked talking with clever people.

"Miss Jing Yuheng, do you have thoughts about my husband?"

Too direct.

Jing Yuheng was stunned for a moment.

Her gaze was complicated as she looked at the woman before her, at the naive Shang Hongxue; in the previous few meetings she had thought this lady very simple, a carefree, innocent little girl, but now she no longer thought so.

The woman before her was very different, very clever, her eyes full of wisdom.

She abandoned her previous carefree demeanor, and waved her hand, saying, "You're overthinking; I don't have…"

Before she could finish, Shang Hongxue raised her hand, stopping her words, and slowly said, "You need not deny or explain; I can see it—do you want to become my husband's woman?"

Jing Yuheng fell silent.

Denial—impossible.

Even if she were to admit it, she wouldn't dare; she didn't know what this woman wanted, and she herself dared not act recklessly.

She could only stare at Shang Hongxue, watching what she intended to do.

Shang Hongxue smiled: "I know your thoughts; you've known my husband for a long time. Saying you have no thoughts is false."

"My husband is outstanding; many women eye her, and you are no exception."

"Honestly, I might not blame you for what you said; after all, my husband is so outstanding."

Shang Hongxue reached out, grasped Jing Yuheng's hand, and gently said, "I can allow you to be together; shouldn't you?"

Jing Yuheng was startled by Shang Hongxue's action; looking at the woman before her, she tried to pull her hand away but found she couldn't.

She glanced into the room and knew that Shang Hongxue certainly knew what Your Majesty was doing inside.

Perhaps that was her intention as well.

"What exactly do you want to do?" Jing Yuheng asked in a low voice.

Shang Hongxue leaned in and said, "What I want you to do is simple: stand on my side and keep an eye on that Your Majesty of yours."

Jing Yuheng furrowed her brows and said, "Miss Shang Hongxue, your terms are tempting, but I could never betray Your Majesty."

"You've misunderstood; I'm not asking you to betray Qi Ruohua, just to report some of her matters, some things about my husband; other matters I'm not interested in."

Shang Hongxue's request was simple: Jing Yuheng stand on her side, become her person.

That is enough.

Qi Ruohua is no ordinary woman; if she later tries to seize, Shang Hongxue will have a counter.

As for Jing Yuheng, even if she becomes my husband's woman, so what? A successful man cannot have only a few women around him.

Jing Yuheng is quite good, poses no threat, and is very useful.

By becoming her own person, Shang Hongxue allowed her… to become one of my husband's women.

Anyway, one more is more, two more is also more.

"This isn't betraying her; it's just giving me a hand."

"Jing Yuheng, what do you think?"

Jing Yuheng fell silent; indeed, that is the case, but these matters—standing on Shang Hongxue's side—are not impossible.

As for other matters, she would undoubtedly stand without hesitation on Qi Ruohua's side.

If…

After all, Shang Hongxue is the primary wife; her status cannot be shaken by anyone.

"I can agree to you, but I cannot betray Your Majesty."

"Hahaha, Jing Yuheng, you are a clever person, making a clever decision."

Shang Hongxue heard the words and burst out laughing, firmly gripping Jing Yuheng's hand.

"From now on, you are my good sister; don't worry, I will help you."

Jing Yuheng blushed, nodded, and called out "Sister!"

Shang Hongxue grew even happier; all she wanted was to hear that one word "sister."