[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-top-scholar-of-da-ling":3,"chapter-the-top-scholar-of-da-ling-the-top-scholar-of-da-ling-chapter-141":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Top Scholar of Da Ling",{"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},2288976,4475,"Chapter 141: Smooth-Tongued","the-top-scholar-of-da-ling-chapter-141",141,"\u003Cp>Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was the eighth day of the first month after the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, Liu Yi from the workshop sent word that the first five hundred pieces of glassware had been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu rushed over immediately, and there in the warehouse he saw row upon row of glassware stacked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully inspecting the quality of the glassware, Jiang Mingyu nodded approvingly at Liu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yi Fei, you’ve worked hard all this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he feigned a sudden recollection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I have a gift for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi, her face still weary, asked in surprise, “A gift?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of gift?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu offered no further explanation, simply pulling out an exquisite brocade box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Liu Yi’s eyes appeared a deep red glass pendant necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said you liked this color, so I designed it myself and had it made for you. Try it on—do you like it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a glass pendant necklace, its color a deep crimson, like the luster of blood jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pendant was shaped like a square plaque, engraved with a flying phoenix, symbolizing noble status and auspicious fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phoenix’s feathers and eyes were crafted from glass of varying hues, shimmering brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four pearls were set at each corner of the pendant, adding elegance and nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chain was woven from golden threads, harmonizing with the glass’s hue, exuding softness and tenderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi looked down, her cheeks warming: “Why do you always catch me off guard...?” Jiang Mingyu smiled: “Because I only want you to be happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fastening the necklace on Liu Yi, Jiang Mingyu’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glass pendant hung before her chest, rendered even more alluring by her simple linen robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glass was nearly transparent, wrapped in a faint rosy glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the light, it flickered dimly and brightly, enhancing Liu Yi’s unique charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usually expressionless face now carried an indescribable, captivating grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against her short, plain hair, her slender, pale neck invited quiet contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate collarbones resembled a fine glasswork piece, their beauty beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pendant shimmered in and out of sight, emitting a faint, intimate fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi looked down, and the half of her face reflected in the pendant gained an air of mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nameless joy, unlike any she had ever known, warmed her heart—being cherished and honored with such a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treated so thoughtfully by someone important to her, Liu Yi was filled with quiet delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu, watching her shy expression, felt his heart soften.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently smoothed her hair and asked softly, “Do you like it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi lifted her head, her eyes like two clear pools of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed crimson, her voice barely a whisper: “I like it... I really like it.” Her tone carried sweet happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu saw the blush on her cheeks and smiled: “This is just a small gift—I’ll give you better and more in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi waved her hand: “You don’t need to go to so much trouble—I’m already very satisfied.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu took her hand and said seriously, “Yi Fei, I want to give you the best the world has to offer, because... because you mean everything to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi’s face turned as red as an apple; she stammered, “Smooth talker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu gently pulled Liu Yi into his arms and whispered tender words into her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi’s face flushed crimson as she nestled shyly against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu’s fingers slowly traced her neck, feeling its faint tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed a string of warm, wet kisses behind her ear; Liu Yi shivered lightly, her breathing quickening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t... there are people outside...” Liu Yi whispered, yet her body softened in his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu’s hand drifted to the edge of her clothing, his fingertips brushing her skin lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi let out a soft gasp, her cheeks flushing deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go back... we can... later...” Her voice carried suppressed longing, her pushing hands now weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Mingyu understood; he kissed her lips lightly, then swept her up into his arms. “As you wish, my princess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yi shot him a playful glare, yet smiled sweetly, resting against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>",710,"2026-06-20T03:28:17.113Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","00226d827527ca7928c6d7c1047c2bf16a70970778a98ff57c5cf65e0ed9f885","the-top-scholar-of-da-ling-chapter-142","the-top-scholar-of-da-ling-chapter-140",392,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-top-scholar-of-da-ling-cover.jpg"]