Chapter 378: My gossipy heart is burning!

Qin Gu Niang paid no attention at all; instead, she stepped forward and stood before Lu Yuan.

"Are you someone from the Great Qin Dynasty?!"

Qin Gu Niang spoke, her face bright and sparkling as she looked at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan waved his hand helplessly.

"It's just the Great Qin Dynasty, after all."

"Don't take it seriously."

Lu Yuan's earlier words were false, his later words true.

He really felt that Qin Gu Niang need not take it seriously.

Taking it seriously would be useless.

After all, he is not from the Great Qin Dynasty! He is from the Great Zhou Dynasty!

"By the way, I've heard that the Great Zhou Dynasty has an empress—is that true?"

"Mm."

Lu Yuan nodded.

Of course it's true; this emperor is still his woman.

Her appearance is pure and refined, elegant as snow, like an extraordinary maiden who does not belong to the mortal world.

To see her is a rarity among rarities.

But he is not; when he gets slightly injured, he can wave his sleeve and summon the emperor, who appears and scolds him worriedly.

The scolding words are not very harsh.

Yet they are not pleasant to hear either.

The listener can accept them.

Lu Yuan, however, greatly enjoys this, for it is a sign of his wife's love for him.

He cannot afford to waste this feeling.

Thus, Lu Yuan simply went all out.

He directly sought to seize the initiative!

By acting like a green tea, he made Su Liyan and Gu Qingwan feel even more pity for him.

Even if discovered to be his scheme, the other party would only say a few words and then continue to comfort and advise him.

Fearing that Lu Yuan might be injured again.

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan revealed a nostalgic gaze.

Yes, he really hasn't returned for a long time.

Even though not even a full day has passed.

"I have a question."

Lu Yuan looked toward King Qi and Qin Gu Niang.

"Here, is the flow faster or slower than the outside world?"

Upon hearing this, King Qi's previously stopped laughter rang out again.

He pointed at himself and said, "Do you think I am slow?"

"'I don't know.' Lu Yuan shook his head."

Upon hearing that, he nodded and said, "You truly don't know; we also don't know whether it is slow."

"'Every space has its own flow speed.'"

"'Each person is different, and each person's responsible attitude is also different.'"

"'So… you asked a question that is not very good.'"

King Qi spoke while continuing to lift his teacup and sip lightly.

"'But if you really want to know, I can tell you…'"

"'The flow here is faster than outside; this world is a bit quicker.'"

As King Qi's words fell, Lu Yuan revealed a hint of bitterness.

Good fellow, if the speed is that fast, wouldn't it be impossible to carry out his plan?

Damn it!

Too damn it!

Then wouldn't it mean he hasn't returned for several days?

Su Er~ Gu Er~

Long time no see, I really want to meet them.

"Looking at Lu Yuan's gaze, it seems someone is at home?"

Lu Yuan…… how, you old-timer, you figured it out?

Those who don't know might think I've defected!

Damn it!

Lu Yuan cursed in his heart.

But on the surface, he still nodded with a grin.

"Yes, I have a beautiful wife at home."

"Oh? It seems Lu Yuan already has someone at home; truly unexpected."

King Qi said while giving Qin Gu Niang a meaningful look.

Qin Gu Niang, meanwhile, poured tea for Lu Yuan on the side, completely ignoring King Qi's meaningful gaze.

It seemed as if they hadn't looked at all.

Ah, then what do you think of Qin Gu Niang?

King Qi raised his eyebrows, his voice brimming with provocation.

It seemed as if he wasn't afraid of making a big deal, deliberately stirring up trouble.

Lu Yuan? You really are, hitting the sore spot!

You can even ask such a thing?

Damn, he felt a chill down his back, his life is in danger!

Lu Yuan muttered to himself.

But outwardly he remained calm, even planning to speak up and explain.

At the crucial moment, Qin Gu Niang stepped forward.

She covered her mouth, smiling brightly.

Her face showed no trace of the earlier sense of loss.

Yes, she heard it, and she felt disappointed.

She was truly happy about Lu Yuan.

But Lu Yuan has changed, that's also true.

Lu Yuan doesn't like him, that's also true.

King Qi sir, don't joke like that; Mr. Lu Yuan and I are pure and innocent.

Really? King Qi continued to gaze at Qin Gu Niang with deep meaning.

It seemed as if he wanted to see through Qin Gu Niang.

Of course, you can't actually see those holes.

If one could see them.

I've already seen them! Why bother now?

However… King Qi's gaze was obvious, burning as he stared at Lu Yuan and Qin Gu Niang.

King Qi, I truly am pure and innocent with Qin Gu Niang; we are merely old friends chatting happily.

Lu Yuan took over the conversation.

This is his role here! He at least has to act. Do the whole thing.

Not like now.

He's being very passive.

Lu Yuan helplessly rubbed his temples.

King Qi, if you keep asking like this, Qin Gu Niang and I will get angry.

Upon hearing that, King Qi quickly laughed and waved his hand.

Okay, okay, don't get angry; anger is bad for health.

I understand what you're saying; you two are not mutually in love, but friends who are attracted to each other.

But...

King Qi swallowed his last words.

What he wanted to say was: Can men and women really have a normal friendship?

Obviously impossible.

At least he thinks it's impossible.

Extremely impossible!

Important things, say them twice!

Therefore, Lu Yuan and Qin Gu Niang are definitely not just ordinary friends!

Even could be considered...

Lu Yuan fell silent.

How could he not know King Qi's meaning, but he indeed has no interest in Qin Gu Niang.

This is not a lack of interest in the physical sense.

It is also a lack of physical interest.

To be honest, Qin Gu Niang's appearance is indeed outstanding, but... he really isn't suited.

His wife is as beautiful as a flower, lovely and charming.

How could he possibly want another?

So, it's not suitable.

This is why Lu Yuan won't lay a hand on Qin Gu Niang.

If he truly liked her, if they were mutually in love, willing.

He had already, under Qin Gu Niang's hints, rolled in the sheets with her!

Where is there still King Qi, secretly scheming?

It's utterly annoying!

Lu Yuan rubbed his aching temples, silently cursing King Qi.

But outwardly he still calmly said: "King Qi's joking level is not bad."

If possible, we actually don't suggest, let's exchange some practice.

Upon hearing that, King Qi quickly waved his hand: "Am I not just speaking straight?"

Don't get angry, you two; my martial intent is lacking, and I have no cultivation whatsoever.

「I'm just an ordinary commoner; I hope you two can be more forgiving! 」

King Qi spoke, his expression icy cold as he swept his gaze over Lu Yuan.

His gaze held an indescribable quality.

It seemed like vigilance, it seemed like death.

It seemed like a chill, enveloping Lu Yuan's body.

It also seemed like a sense of curiosity and amusement, descending upon him.

Lu Yuan had never seen such a complex look before.

Nor would it be the last time Lu Yuan saw such a look.

He believed that in the coming days, he would surely get to meet King Qi many times.

He wanted to go out, and he also needed to ask King Qi for help! (End of chapter)