Chapter 168

This is punishment.

Translation: "This is a punishment."

Flames shot up to the sky, spreading across the horizon, dyeing the entire Chen Wangfu red. By the time everyone rushed over, startled awake, the entire Ningxiang Yuan had already become a sea of fire!

We need to keep meaning, not add. Let's translate naturally: "Towering flames spread across the horizon, dyeing the entire Chen Wangfu red. By the time everyone rushed over, startled awake, the Ningxiang Yuan had already become a sea of fire."

Flames shooting up to the sky, spreading across the horizon, dyed the entire Chen Wangfu red. By the time everyone rushed over, startled awake, the Ningxiang Yuan had already become a sea of fire!

Everyone was stunned. Even the usually steady and capable Gu Hong, seeing everything before him, instantly widened his eyes and, without thinking, shouted.

Translation: "Everyone was stunned. Even Gu Hong, usually the most steady and capable, stared wide‑eyed at the scene and immediately shouted without thinking."

"What are you looking at? Put out the fire!"

Translation: "\"What are you looking at? Put out the fire! \"" Keep quotes.

Gu Hong was also anxious now. Upon hearing that, the dazed people finally came to their senses, but upon seeing the situation, they realized there was nothing they could do.

Translation: "Gu Hong was also anxious. Hearing this, the dazed people finally snapped to their senses, but upon seeing the situation, they realized there was nothing they could do."

"Chief, steward, we can't—the fire is too big, we can't put it out!"

"Chief, steward, we can't—the fire is too big, we can't put it out!"

"Yeah, steward. It's all burned up… there's nothing we can do!"

Translation: "\"Yeah, steward. It's already burned up… there's nothing we can do! \"" Keep ellipsis.

"Where is the Third Miss? Where is she?"

Translation: "\"Where is the Third Miss? Where is the Third Miss? \""

"No, I didn't see…"

Translation: "\"No, I didn't see her……\""

Everyone shook their heads, and at that moment, upon hearing that Nie Jingxuan wasn't there, Gu Hong's already tense face changed instantly, and without thinking he roared.

Translation: "Everyone shook their heads. Upon hearing that Nie Jinxuan wasn't there, Gu Hong's already tense face changed instantly, and he roared without thinking."

"Then go find her! If you can't find the Third Miss, you'll all be buried with her!"

"Then go find her! If you can't find the Third Miss, you'll all be buried with her!"

……

Translation: "……" (just ellipsis). Keep as is.

Gu Hong's words were no exaggeration. The servants present also understood, their faces changed, and they hurried forward to fight the fire without saying another word.

Translation: "Gu Hong's words were no empty threat; the servants understood, their faces changed, and they hurried forward to fight the fire without further talk."

For a moment, heads crowded in the Ningxiang Yuan as Gu Hong personally directed the servants to fight the fire, then demolished nearby buildings to prevent the fire from spreading. Meanwhile, Han Luoxue, standing outside the Ningxiang Yuan, looked at the scene and couldn't help but frown.

Translation: "For a moment, heads crowded in the Ningxiang Yuan as Gu Hong personally directed the servants to fight the fire, then tore down nearby buildings to stop the spread. Meanwhile, Han Luoxue, standing outside the Ningxiang Yuan, frowned at the sight."

"How did this suddenly catch fire out of nowhere?! I don't even know how the Third Miss is now; if something really happened to her, then..."

Translation: "\"How did it suddenly catch fire?! I don't know how the Third Miss is now—if something really happened to her, then…\""

Worry showed on Han Luoxue's beautiful face, and at that moment, the maid Xinger handed her a cloak and draped it over her.

Translation: "Worry showed on Han Luoxue's beautiful face, and at that moment the maid Xinger handed her a cloak and draped it over her."

"Miss, don't worry either—fortunate people have heavenly favor; I believe the Third Miss will be fine."

Translation: "\"Miss, don't worry either—fortunate people have their own heavenly favor; I believe the Third Miss will be fine. \""

Xinger whispered her comfort, but a barely visible smile flickered in her clear eyes. Upon hearing this, before Han Luoxue could speak, Qin Yuxia, likewise awakened by the clamor and the flames, twitched the corner of her mouth and then said.

Translation: "Xinger whispered her comfort, but a fleeting smile flickered in her clear eyes. Before Han Luoxue could reply, Qin Yuxia, likewise awakened by the noise and flames, curled her lip and said."

"Yes, Xinger, that's well said—fortunate people have heavenly favor. I hope the Third Miss comes to no harm… After all, the Third Miss is a guest of the Chen Wangfu; if anything were to happen to her, it's no laughing matter… Senior Concubine Sister, you'd agree, right?"

Translation: "\"Yes, Xinger, that's right—fortunate people have their own heavenly favor. I hope the Third Miss comes to no harm… After all, she is a guest of the Chen Wangfu; if anything happened to her, it wouldn't be a laughing matter~! Senior Consort, you agree, right~! \"" Need to keep tilde? The source has ~！ and ~！ maybe we keep as is. We'll keep the tilde and exclamation.

Qin Yuxia's words were clearly pointed. Hearing them, Xinger's face changed instantly, and without thinking she retorted.

Translation: "Qin Yuxia's words were clearly aimed. Hearing them, Xinger's face changed instantly, and she retorted without thinking."

"Miss Qin, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that if something happens to the Third Miss, it's my young lady's fault?"

Translation: "\"Miss Qin, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that if the Third Miss comes to harm, it's my young lady's fault? \""

"Hmph! I don't know whose fault it is. However, the Third Miss is indeed a guest of our Chen Wangfu, right? And now the Chen Wangfu is managed by Senior Concubine Sister, right?"

Translation: "\"Hmph~! I don't know whose fault it is. But the Third Miss is indeed a guest of our Chen Wangfu, and this Chen Wangfu is currently managed by Senior Consort, right~! \"" Keep tilde.

Qin Yuxia gave Xinger, whose face was flushed with anger, a sideways glance, then shifted her gaze to Han Luoxue.

Translation: "Qin Yuxia gave Xinger, whose face was flushed with anger, a sideways glance, then turned her gaze to Han Luoxue."

"Of course, Senior Concubine Sister needn't worry; I believe the Prince is a fair person, and even if something were to happen to the Third Miss, he wouldn't blame Senior Concubine Sister—after all, this accident is unforeseeable by anyone."

Translation: "\"Of course, Senior Consort needn't worry; I believe the Prince is a just person, and even if the Third Miss meets with misfortune, he wouldn't blame the Senior Consort—after all, accidents are unpredictable. \""

Qin Yuxia lightly curled her lips; as she finished speaking, a glint flashed in her eyes. Meanwhile, hearing this, Han Luoxue remained neither angry nor upset, gave a faint smile, and without turning her head said.

Translation: "Qin Yuxia's lips curled slightly as she spoke, a glint flashing in her eyes. Han Luoxue, hearing this, was neither angry nor upset; she gave a faint smile and, without turning her head, said."

"What Yuxia sister said is correct. The Prince is a fair person, but right now Yuxia sister's concern should be the Third Miss's safety. Why is there still time to talk about this? And Yuxia sister keeps saying 'what if'—does she already assume the Third Miss has met with misfortune?"

Translation: "\"What Miss Yuxia said is correct. The Prince is just, but Miss Yuxia's concern should be the Third Miss's safety. Why waste time on this? And you keep saying 'what if'—have you already decided the Third Miss has met with disaster? \""

Han Luoxue's voice was very calm; after speaking, she didn't wait for Qin Yuxia to reply, and directly told Xinger behind her.

Translation: "Han Luoxue's voice was calm; after speaking, she didn't wait for Qin Yuxia's reply and turned directly to Xinger behind her."

"Xinger, you go help too—no need to stay here guarding me. Then send someone to fetch a doctor, have the doctor wait here, so if the Third Miss isn't rescued in time, we can administer first aid immediately."

Translation: "\"Xinger, go help too—you don't need to stay here guarding me. Then send someone to fetch a doctor, have the doctor wait here; if the Third Miss isn't rescued in time, we can administer first aid immediately. \""

"Yes."

Translation: "\"Yes. \""

Han Luoxue gave her orders efficiently; upon hearing them, Xinger responded respectfully and immediately went to make the arrangements.

Translation: "Han Luoxue's orders were crisp; hearing them, Xinger replied respectfully and hurried off to make the arrangements."

Seeing this, Qin Yuxia's face darkened involuntarily, but just as she was about to speak, her companion Xilian promptly pulled her back and gently shook her head at Qin Yuxia.

Translation: "Seeing this, Qin Yuxia's face darkened, but just as she was about to speak, her companion Xiaolian quickly pulled her back and gently shook her head."

At that moment, Qin Yuxia, who was about to speak, pressed her lips together, slightly raised her eyebrows, and then spoke up.

Translation: "Instantly, Qin Yuxia, about to speak, pressed her lips, raised her brow slightly, and then spoke up."

"All right, Xilian, go help quickly—many hands make light work; we can't just stand here waiting, so hurry over."

Translation: "\"All right, Xiaolian, go help quickly—more hands make light work; we can't just stand here waiting, hurry up. \""

"Yes."

Translation: "\"Yes. \""

She answered quickly; afterward Xilian lifted her eyes, met her mistress's gaze, then turned and left. Watching Xilian's retreating back, Qin Yuxia raised her brows at the flames already engulfing the sky, and a smile flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Translation: "Xiaolian answered quickly, glanced at her master, then turned and left. Watching Xiaolian's retreating back, Qin Yuxia looked up at the flames engulfing the sky, a smile flickering in her beautiful eyes……"

Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia each had their own thoughts. At that moment, the last to arrive, Bai Meilan, looked at the blaze before her and involuntarily whispered to Yun'er beside her.

Translation: "Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia each had their own thoughts. At that moment, the last to arrive, Bai Meilan, gazed at the fire and quietly said to her attendant Yuner."

"When did the fire start?"

Translation: "\"When did the fire start? \""

"Um… I'm not sure, but I just heard that when everyone noticed, the fire was already huge."

Translation: "\"Um… I'm not sure, but I just heard that when everyone noticed, the fire was already big. \""

She replied respectfully, and then Yun'er couldn't help but look at the fire before her and furrowed her brows.

Translation: "Yuner replied respectfully, then couldn't help but look at the flames and furrowed her brow."

At that moment, upon hearing this, Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes."

"And what about the Prince?"

Translation: "\"And the Prince? \""

"The Prince isn't in the manor tonight."

Translation: "\"The Prince isn't in the manor tonight. \""

"Where did he go?"

Translation: "\"Where did he go? \""

"I don't know…"

Translation: "\"I don't know, \" the attendant said."

She said this softly, but then Yun'er suddenly seemed to recall something, stepped forward a little, and whispered.

Translation: "She said this softly, but then Yuner, as if recalling something, stepped forward and whispered."

"Miss, this afternoon I heard that Prince Gong came over, so I wondered if the Prince had been taken away by Prince Gong. It's not just hearsay—Prince Gong had been out traveling recently, so he probably just returned and came to talk with the Prince."

Translation: "\"Miss, I heard this afternoon that Prince Gong came over, so I wondered if the Prince had been taken away by Prince Gong. I heard that Prince Gong had recently gone out to play, and having just returned, he might be chatting with the Prince. \""

"When did Prince Gong return?"

Translation: "\"When did Prince Gong return? \""

"He probably returned early this morning."

Translation: "\"He probably returned early this morning. \""

Yuner wasn't entirely sure about this news. As she said this, she seemed to realize something and lifted her gaze to Bai Meilan.

Translation: "Yuner wasn't certain about this news; as she spoke, she seemed to realize something and lifted her gaze to Bai Meilan."

"Um… Miss, do you think this is a bit strange?"

Translation: "\"Um… Miss, do you think this is strange? \""

「……」

Translation: "\"……\""

Yuner frowned slightly, puzzled. Meanwhile, Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes.

Translation: "Yuner frowned slightly, puzzled, while Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes."

"He just returned, and then went to the prince's mansion?"

Translation: "\"Just returned, and he came to the manor? \""

"Then that night a great fire broke out, and the Prince wasn't there…"

Translation: "\"Then that night a great fire broke out, and the Prince wasn't there…\""

Thinking of this, Bai Meilan unconsciously pressed her lips, then turned and glanced at Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia not far away, her eyes dimming slightly.

Translation: "Thinking this, Bai Meilan pressed her lips, then glanced at Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia not far away, her eyes dimming slightly."

Flames shot up to the sky at the Chen Wangfu. And when Gu Hong sent someone racing all the way to the Gong Prince's mansion to deliver the message, the already drunk Yin Fengxuan was pulling Yin Fengzhan along, boasting.

Translation: "Flames shot up from the Chen Wangfu. While Gu Hong sent someone racing all the way to the Gong Wangfu to deliver word, the already drunk Yin Fengxuan was pulling Yin Fengzhan along, bragging."

"Mm… so I'm telling you, Fourth Brother, if you ever get the chance, you definitely have to see the Qinhuai River—tsk tsk, it's good, truly, truly good… hehe…"

Translation: "\"Mm… so I'm telling you, Fourth Brother, if you get the chance, you must also go see the Qinhuai River—tsk tsk, not bad, truly, truly good… hehe…\""

At this moment, Yin Fengxuan was very pleased, the alcohol making him talkative beyond measure. But upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan merely glanced at him, then lifted his cup, took a sip, and rose to his feet.

Translation: "Yin Fengxuan was quite pleased, the alcohol making him talkative. But upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan merely glanced at him, took a sip from his cup, and then rose to leave."

"Sixth Brother, you've had too much to drink—I'm leaving first."

Translation: "\"Sixth Brother, you've had too much to drink—I'm leaving first. \""

As he spoke, Yin Fengzhan set down his wine cup, making a move to leave. But before Yin Fengzhan could even turn around here, Yin Fengxuan grabbed him.

Wait, wait, fourth brother! You, you what's the rush? Come… come, we haven't had such a refreshing drink in ages; today we must drink… drink all night!

Bleary-eyed, Yin Fengxuan death-gripped Yin Fengzhan and refused to let go; after speaking, he even gestured and called loudly for a maidservant to fetch more wine… but just then, before Yin Fengxuan could speak, a black shadow flashed in instantly.

That black shadow moved as fast as lightning, looking hurried. Seeing this, Yin Fengzhan, who had been frowning and was about to push away that clingy plaster Yin Fengxuan, suddenly froze, then his face darkened.

What's wrong?

The newcomer was dressed head to toe in black, with a cloth covering his face. Yet Yin Fengzhan could tell at a glance that the person was one of his own… or more precisely, a personal secret guard he had secretly trained!

But in Dongling, whether prince or minister, privately keeping secret guards is forbidden. Thus Yin Fengzhan would never normally employ them. Yet now, even secret guards have been deployed—obviously something major has happened.

Ningxiang Yuan is on fire!

One would think that secret guard is also a man of few words. But upon hearing this, the formerly grim-faced Yin Fengzhan's pupils contracted instantly, and without thinking he blurted out.

Where is the person?

The Third Miss hasn't come out!

The secret guard reported everything in detail. But before his words even landed, the black shadow flashed again, and when they looked, Yin Fengzhan's figure was nowhere to be seen!

……

By the time Yin Fengzhan raced all the way back to Chen Wangfu, the fire had already been brought under control.

But the entirety of Ningxiang Yuan had already been burned beyond recognition! In the firelight, eaves and beams kept collapsing; in no time they would be reduced to ashes…

All around was a blaze of red, even the dark horizon tinged with color. Thus, upon entering Ningxiang Yuan and seeing the scene, Yin Fengzhan's heart momentarily stalled, his eyes fixed on the sight, unable to look away.

At that moment, Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia, who had been watching from outside, saw Yin Fengzhan return and hurried forward.

My lord, you've finally returned—the Third Miss is still inside, she hasn't come out…

Yes, my lord, what are we to do? Could it be that the Third Miss has already…

Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia spoke one after the other, but before Qin Yuxia could finish, Yin Fengzhan's eyes flashed cold and he instantly slapped her across the face.

Shut up!

Instantly, with a crisp 'Pa—', Qin Yuxia cried out, fell to the ground, half her face swelling instantly, the corner of her mouth bleeding bright red.

Yet Yin Fengzhan didn't even glance at her; after speaking, he strode straight into the mud‑soaked Ningxiang Yuan, where firefighting had left the ground a mire.

Gu Hong!

Yes, I'm here, old servant.

Where is the person?

Amidst the crowd, Yin Fengzhan stood in the courtyard, lifted his gaze to the nearly ruined surroundings, and questioned Gu Hong. Upon hearing this, Gu Hong couldn't help but clench his teeth, then spoke softly.

Your lordship, the Third… Third Miss hasn't… hasn't come out…

Did you go in to look for her?

We looked, but couldn't find her.

Although by the time it was discovered the fire was already uncontrollable, in fact Gu Hong had secretly sent in highly skilled secret guards, yet the outcome left him greatly disappointed.

But upon hearing Gu Hong's words, Yin Fengzhan blinked, then his face darkened and he fell silent.

Yin Fengzhan stopped speaking, his deep eyes thoughtful, though a bit less hostile than before. Seeing this, Han Luoxue raised her eyebrows and stepped forward.

My lord, the Third Miss is blessed by heaven; she will surely come to no harm.

Han Luoxue spoke softly, her voice laced with worry and care. Seeing her gentle demeanor, Qin Yuxia, who had just risen from the ground, trembled with anger and wanted to step forward, but recalling the slap on her face, she retreated to the side, silent and afraid to speak.

Meanwhile, observing the two, Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes slightly, then stepped forward to stand on Yin Fengzhan's other side.

Yes, my lord, I also believe the Third Miss will be unharmed. Besides, we truly haven't seen her, which might actually be a good sign—perhaps she never stayed in her room tonight, or perhaps she temporarily returned to the Nie residence, ah~!

Compared to Han Luoxue, Bai Meilan's words were more practical. But her remark instantly caught the attention of Han Luoxue and Qin Yuxia. Just then, as everyone was speaking, Prince Gong Yin Fengxuan came running over, stumbling; but upon seeing the nearly burnt‑out Ningxiang Yuan, he froze on the spot.

This… this… what's going on…

Yin Fengxuan stared dumbfounded at the blaze before him, the wine somewhat sobering him. After staring, eyes wide, for an unknown length of time, he gradually came to his senses, then took two steps forward as if unaware, opened his mouth, and turned his head to look at Yin Fengzhan.

Fourth… fourth brother, this… this… I… I…

At this moment, even if he were foolish, Yin Fengxuan knew exactly what he had done. But the words reached his lips and he simply couldn't figure out how to speak.

Yet Yin Fengzhan acted as if he hadn't heard or seen him at all, merely staring silently at everything before him. Seeing this, Yin Fengxuan grew more panicked and stepped forward another two paces.

Fourth… fourth brother, that… that woman… I… I…

After such a huge incident, Yin Fengxuan was terrified too, and the surrounding crowd was no better off… but just then, a female voice suddenly rang out.

Your Highness Prince Gong, are you trying to say that the woman's death has nothing to do with you?

Her voice was soft and calm. But upon hearing this familiar, intimately known voice at this moment, everyone present was startled, turned their heads, and saw Nie Jinxuan slowly walking in from outside the moon gate.

Her steps were graceful, her whole body clad in a pure‑white robe that, in the firelight and torchlight, shone with a dazzling brilliance; her serene, delicate features traced a captivating play of light and shadow, like a dyed, bewitching narcissus, tranquil yet alluring.

But at this moment no one had time to admire such charm; they could only stare dumbfounded at Nie Jinxuan, too frightened to speak. Only Yin Fengzhan, upon seeing her, first blinked, then his face instantly darkened.

There was nothing joyful about it; Yin Fengzhan's face merely showed an unspoken gloom. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but raise her brow, yet she still stepped forward.

But after Nie Jinxuan approached, before she could speak, Yin Fengzhan's expression tightened and he spoke in a low voice.

Everyone, kneel in the front hall; without this king's permission, no one may rise!

Saying this, Yin Fengzhan ignored how the crowd reacted, strode forward, and as he passed Nie Jinxuan he suddenly grabbed her hard and dragged her away without another word.

……

One hand gripping Nie Jinxuan, Yin Fengzhan then brought her, with a fierce aura, to a side room in the front courtyard.

Nie Jinxuan knew this was Yin Fengzhan's private side room, normally off‑limits to anyone—even Han Luoxue couldn't set foot halfway into the courtyard, let alone enter the room. Yet Yin Fengzhan brought her here, then kicked the *door open and hauled her inside.

Nie Jinxuan's wrist already ached from being grabbed, and this tug made her cry out involuntarily.

Ah—Yin Fengzhan, what's wrong with you?

While shouting in protest, Nie Jinxuan struggled on her own.

Yin Fengzhan, let go of me! You're hurting me. Release me, quick… mm…

Nie Jinxuan was a little angry, but before she could finish, she was suddenly seized and pressed against a solid, broad chest, her lips forcibly sealed.

Yin Fengzhan kissed her. The frenzied force made Nie Jinxuan instantly feel a pain in her lips, then a hint of bloody sweet metallic smell spread instantly between her lips and teeth.

She was bleeding!

But at this moment, besides the pain, Nie Jinxuan also felt the man's overbearing, frenzied, and venting anger.

In the darkness, she couldn't see his face, but the sensation grew clearer; Nie Jinxuan startled, and before she could react, she felt her body lifted instantly, then pressed onto the bed in a blink, and a large hand lifted her skirt, pulling off her undergarments…

At this point, no matter what, Nie Jinxuan knew what the man before her intended to do, and she couldn't help but cry out.

"Yin Fengzhan, you… what are you doing? Are you crazy? Yin Fengzhan!"

She struck and struggled, but in the darkness Yin Fengzhan merely pressed his lips tight, then with one hand undid his belt, pulled down his pants, and immediately positioned his already heated erection against her secret place.

Instantly, Nie Jinxuan's whole body shuddered almost reflexively, yet all she saw was Yin Fengzhan lowering himself in a flash.

"I'm crazy?! Yes, I'm crazy! Driven mad by your anger. You woman, you know everything, yet you never tell me a thing…"

Close to Nie Jinxuan's ear, Yin Fengzhan gritted his teeth, furious, yet a hint of something strange flickered; he spoke in a low voice, the slowly rising warm air brushing her ear, overbearing yet inexplicably alluring.

At this moment, having said that, Yin Fengzhan paused slightly, then a flash of light flickered in his eyes.

"So, this is punishment!"

Saying that, Yin Fengzhan leaned in, instantly kissing Nie Jinxuan's lips, while with both hands he forcefully spread her legs and thrust himself inside.

"Mmm—"

Instantly, without the infiltration of passion, her dry passage was forced open in a flash; Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but cry out in pain, yet the hot lips muffled it, leaving only a faint sound like a cat's meow, but her body still tensed uncontrollably.

At this moment, the angry Yin Fengzhan seemed to sense her pain, unexpectedly paused his movement, and lay still upon her body, motionless.

Time trickled by; in the darkness, even the surrounding breathing was crystal clear. Afterwards, feeling the woman beneath him gradually relax, Yin Fengzhan let out a quiet sigh, then kissed her lips firmly again and began to move slowly.

From gentle to forceful, from slow to urgent, Yin Fengzhan's frenzy and overbearing nature left Nie Jinxuan nowhere to escape; she could only cling to his body, submitting to his unrestrained plunder…

…

In the darkness, passion blazed like fire. Only after an unknown time did it finally subside slightly.

Nie Jinxuan leaned quietly in Yin Fengzhan's embrace, her breath still slightly ragged, her flushed cheeks retaining a lingering crimson.

But a moment later, Nie Jinxuan furrowed her brows and, without thinking, kicked Yin Fengzhan in the groin under the covers.

"Yin Fengzhan, what's wrong with you? Are you crazy?"

Recalling his recent actions, Nie Jinxuan felt angry. But upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan merely narrowed his eyes at her, then pulled her into a tight embrace.

"You made me angry!"

"You… how did I anger you?!"

"Figure it out yourself!"

He tossed off a low remark to Nie Jinxuan, then sat up, got out of bed, and began dressing.

Yin Fengzhan moved swiftly; seeing him return to silence, Nie Jinxuan lying on the bed furrowed her brows slightly and spoke softly.

"Are you going to the front hall?"

"Yes."

"I'll go too."

Knowing Yin Fengzhan's purpose, after his words Nie Jinxuan also rose to follow him. After all, today's matter was aimed at her, Nie Jinxuan, so naturally she needed to be present to resolve it.

But hearing this, the already-dressed Yin Fengzhan instantly turned his head to glance at her, then spoke softly.

"Stay here, don't go anywhere without my order! I'll handle this."

After speaking, Yin Fengzhan didn't wait for Nie Jinxuan's reply, grabbed her and shoved her back onto the bed, pulled the covers over her, and strode out without looking back…

Today's release is a double chapter combined; the update is complete, see you tomorrow~!