[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space":3,"chapter-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-96":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Exiled!? Ha! I have An Infinite Space",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533823,1994,"Chapter 96 -","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>I stood there for a while before finally moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bowl in my hand suddenly felt heavier than it should.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked back slowly, my steps steady, but my mind was anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my past life... this kind of thing was not new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not something people whispered about in corners like it was a crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many places, it was accepted. In some countries, it was even protected by law. People lived their lives openly, without fear of being judged or cast aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were still places where it was not accepted, where people had to hide who they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was not something unheard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not like here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was not someone who looked down on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point in my life, I had even questioned myself. There was a time when I thought I might like girls too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But later, I understood it was just confusion... emotions I had not fully figured out yet. It passed, and I moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So to me, it was never something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this place and this time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different, very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never, not even once, did I imagine that I would encounter someone like that here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ancient times...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a family like this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps slowed slightly as I reached the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of him appeared clearly in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not look like someone who carried something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked... composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, he looked like the most proper person in this entire family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall and straight, with sharp but gentle features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair was always neatly tied, usually in a simple style, without unnecessary decoration. Today, it was packed into a clean ponytail, smooth and without a single strand out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a burgundy robe earlier, plain but well-fitted, making him look even more put together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing messy about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing that would make people look twice and think something was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And undeniably good-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone described him, they would call him a scholar..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not once would anyone think of anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no obvious signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No exaggerated behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No soft gestures or anything people would label as \"feminine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not act differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not speak differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just... himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made it even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in a place like this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That truth was not something that could be accepted easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped further into the courtyard, my gaze drifting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is going to be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of who he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of where we were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the kind of people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked into the house and went straight upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway was quiet. Everyone was already in their rooms resting. I pushed the door open and entered the room, then closed it behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there for a moment before walking to the bed and sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My thoughts were still unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I heard earlier... it was not something small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lowered my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way I could tell Fu Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because I did not trust him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because it was not my place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Fu Teng’s matter. His truth. If anyone was going to say it, it had to be him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not say anything,\" I said softly to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was still slightly wet, and he had changed into a simple inner robe. It looked like he had just washed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped when he saw me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are back,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should wash up too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked further in and pointed lightly to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I kept some clean water for you,\" he said. \"There is also a fresh set of inner clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was still damp, a few strands falling loosely near his forehead. Without the outer robes and formal posture, he looked... different..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes stayed on him a second longer than they should have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I did not look away immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without thinking too much, I leaned forward and pressed a quick kiss against his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But enough.m to turn him red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his ears turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I almost laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could pull away, his hand came up and held my waist. There was a faint smirk on his lips now, something rare for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you started it,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could react, he pulled me up from where I was sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fu Sheng—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not even finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted me easily, holding me without effort as he turned and carried me toward the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was unnecessary,\" I said, though my voice did not sound serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a large water basin had already been prepared. The steam rising from it showed it was still warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set me down carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want me to help you undress and bathe?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I just stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Since when did you start saying things like this?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not look embarrassed anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need help, I can help,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can manage on my own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched me for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled slightly and shook his head, as if he had expected that answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back, giving me space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he left, he paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did Fu Teng say?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About the job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has not decided yet,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And earlier?\" he asked. \"Did he tell you why he was acting strange during dinner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held his gaze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He did not say much,\" I replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not a complete lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied my face for a second, as if trying to see if there was more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wash up first,\" he said. \"We can talk later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and walked out, leaving me alone in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steam from the water rose slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there for a moment, then let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is getting complicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1130,"2026-06-06T06:19:12.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","b668006c6f0ec8d1b506bc658148c46938503bbc07ce712faa6b4d0350edbf13","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-97","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-95",175,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fexiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-cover.jpg"]