Chapter 157: Schemes and Calculations

Schemes and Calculations

The low voice was filled with an indescribable hoarseness. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, then looked up and met his eyes.

However, at this very moment, those deep eyes that were usually clear were replaced by a dark, hidden light, revealing a burning passion.

The intensity was so obvious. The moment she met those eyes, Nie Jinxuan's face instantly turned red, and she reached out to push him away.

"No... no, didn't you just..."

Nie Jinxuan couldn't bring herself to say it, her face red enough to bleed. But as she spoke, she instantly felt that familiar, burning heat pressing against her legs again!

Nie Jinxuan trembled, her whole body feeling as if it were on fire, and she couldn't even speak. Yin Fengzhan, pressing down on her, saw her reaction, leaned down, and rested his head by her ear.

"Give it to me."

Yin Fengzhan whispered. The simple two words made Nie Jinxuan's heart tremble again.

"But... but didn't you..."

"Still hurting?"

"No, it's not..."

Although it hurt a bit at the beginning, it wasn't like that afterward. But how could she say such things? She shook her head and turned her head to the side, not daring to look at him... but then a large hand forced her head back, and her already swollen lips were kissed again.

It was a domineering yet gentle kiss that didn't let her escape but wouldn't hurt her. Instantly, Nie Jinxuan felt her whole body go soft, and before she could recover, she felt her legs being slowly parted, and that familiar heat slowly squeezed in...

"Hmm..."

Instantly, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but moan, and feeling the slow grinding sensation below, she bit her lips... Watching her endure, Yin Fengzhan reached out, lifted one of her legs, and thrust in forcefully.

"Ah—"

The long night was endless, and the small space within the bed curtains was exceptionally hot. The man's heavy breathing and the woman's hurried or slow moans and whispers intertwined, staining the room with an indescribable allure.

Yin Fengzhan was like a wild horse off the leash, indulging in madness until the sky turned white. Only then did he finally let go of the woman beneath him, turn over, pull the soft, powerless little woman into his arms, and slowly close his eyes...

May's weather was bright and beautiful—the best season of the year.

In the Chen Wangfu, everything was peaceful. The servants were busy early in the morning. In the side chamber of Shuyu Xuan, Concubine Han Luoxue was sitting in front of the dressing table, applying her makeup.

Her brows were like paintings, her skin like snow... Today, Han Luoxue was exceptionally beautiful, and her water-colored dress added a few more shades of glamour than usual.

Seeing this, even the maid Xing'er standing beside her was dazed, and she couldn't help but exclaim:

"Miss is so beautiful today."

Xing'er's face showed obvious envy. Hearing this, Han Luoxue curled her lips slightly.

"You girl, your mouth is so sweet~!"

She said softly, but after speaking, Han Luoxue glanced through the bronze mirror. Seeing no one else in the room, her eyes narrowed.

"Where did the Prince go last night?"

Han Luoxue's voice was very small, but only Xing'er could hear it. Hearing this, Xing'er, who had just been smiling, was startled and quickly lowered her head.

"Uh... this..."

Xing'er couldn't speak. Seeing her like this, Han Luoxue raised her eyes and interrupted her before she could finish.

"Shuyu Xuan?!"

Han Luoxue's expression didn't change. Hearing this, Xing'er nodded with an ugly expression, but then couldn't help but whisper:

"Miss, what is all this? That Nie Jinxuan is too bullying. She isn't even the Princess Consort anymore, yet she still stays in our residence. And while she's staying here, she shamelessly seduces the Prince! And it's not just once or twice... Isn't this clearly trying to embarrass you, Miss!"

Xing'er couldn't stand Nie Jinxuan returning to the Wangfu. These days, Yin Fengzhan had been running to Ningxiang Yuan every day, and Ningxiang Yuan was right across from Shuyu Xuan, which made Xing'er even angrier.

"Besides, Miss, no matter what, Nie Jinxuan is a woman who was divorced by the Prince. This Chen Wangfu has no place for her to speak. But look at her now—she's even more arrogant than before. So, if you ask me, Miss, we must be careful. Don't let her persuade the Prince to bring her back..."

Speaking of this, Xing'er's expression became grave. However, Han Luoxue, who was still applying makeup in front of the bronze mirror, remained unmoved, not even looking at her... Seeing this, Xing'er became anxious and whispered again:

"Miss, you..."

"I know what you want to say."

This time, Han Luoxue finally spoke, interrupting her directly. She put down what was in her hand, looked at herself in the bronze mirror again, and after seeing that everything was perfect, she stood up slowly.

"I have my own plans for this matter; you don't need to talk too much... By the way, how is Miss Qin's health? Is she better?"

Han Luoxue's expression was calm. Although she didn't know why she suddenly asked about this, Xing'er immediately responded:

"Yes, Miss. I heard from the people at Jinxiu Ge that since taking the antidote a few days ago, Miss Qin has recovered."

"Is that so? That's good. But these days, I've been busy with the residence and haven't gone to see her... Alright, since I have some time now, I'll go over and take a look."

With that, Han Luoxue walked out of the room and headed straight for Jinxiu Ge.

The spring sunlight was the warmest. Han Luoxue arrived at Jinxiu Ge in a pleasant mood. At this time, Qin Yuxia had already gotten up. Hearing that Han Luoxue had come, she couldn't help but frown.

"What is she here for?"

Qin Yuxia was displeased. Hearing this, the maid Xiaolian beside her quickly advised in a low voice:

"Oh, Miss, please keep your voice down."

Xiaolian stepped up to Qin Yuxia and whispered:

"Miss, I know you don't like the Side Consort Han, but no matter what, Side Consort Han is currently managing the Wangfu. If you offend her, we won't benefit from it."

"Hmph, do you think I'm afraid of her? Besides, this time I was poisoned for no reason, it's likely she was the one who did it. She wants my life; why should I still try to please her?"

Qin Yuxia was very angry about being poisoned this time. Ten days of torture had made her almost unrecognizable. Although she had recovered, her hatred was even deeper.

Moreover, during these days, she had been thinking about who was trying to harm her. But after thinking about it, Qin Yuxia couldn't figure it out. However, there were only a few people coming and going in the Wangfu, so she naturally suspected Han Luoxue.

So, although Qin Yuxia wasn't entirely certain, her words were filled with hatred. Seeing this, Xiaolian frowned and whispered:

"Miss, don't blame me for being talkative, but I feel that your poisoning this time is not that simple. Of course, I'm not saying Side Consort Han has no suspicion at all, but now we have no evidence, and we can't be sure who it is. Why must you insist on targeting Side Consort Han?"

"Besides, even if the person who poisoned you this time really was Side Consort Han, you can't act like this. If someone says you are disrespectful to Side Consort Han, won't you be the one who suffers? After all, no one saw Side Consort Han poison you, but they only saw you being rude to her!"

Xiaolian was Qin Yuxia's secret strategist. Usually, Qin Yuxia trusted her very much. Hearing her say this, she felt it made sense, her expression calmed down slightly, and she nodded.

"Hmm, you're right. Then Xiaolian, who do you think wanted to harm me before?"

"I can't say for sure, but I feel this matter is not simple..."

Xiaolian whispered, but then she froze and couldn't help but look up and call out:

"Oh, Miss, now is not the time to study this. Side Consort Han has been waiting outside for a while. You should let her in quickly."

"Hmph, alright, I know. Let her in."

Urged by Xiaolian, Qin Yuxia pouted. Hearing this, Xiaolian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned to walk out. After a while, she invited Han Luoxue in.

"Sister, are you feeling better? I've been busy these days and haven't had time to come over, and I was afraid of disturbing your rest. I heard this morning that you've been much better these past two days, so I came to see you... How are you, Sister Yuxia? Feeling alright~?"

Han Luoxue was as gentle and mild as ever. As soon as she entered the room, she spoke slowly. After speaking, she looked at Qin Yuxia, her eyes filled with obvious concern and scrutiny. Seeing this, Qin Yuxia pursed her lips, curled her lips slightly, and said:

"Yes, much better. Thank you, Side Consort Sister, for coming to see me. Sit down."

Qin Yuxia's expression wasn't exactly kind, but at least she wasn't giving Han Luoxue a hard time. Hearing this, Han Luoxue smiled slightly, sat down next to Qin Yuxia, and looked at her face again.

"Oh, it's good that you're better. But Sister Yuxia, you seem to have lost a lot of weight... But no matter what, those who survive a great disaster are bound to have good fortune later. I believe you won't be so unlucky in the future. Misfortune is followed by good fortune~!"

Han Luoxue said this very casually, but as soon as she finished, Qin Yuxia's expression froze, and she looked at Han Luoxue and asked:

"What did Side Consort Sister just say? You said I was unlucky? What does that mean?"

First part uploaded, one more to come. ===== CHAPTER 158 =====