Chapter 891: First Volume, Chapter 891: A Kiss Seals Our Fate

First Volume, Chapter 891: A Kiss Seals Our Fate

According to Shen Qingci's account, since Qin Tianhu took Zhao Yulong out of the capital and went to the Central Plains to meet Li Zheng of the Central Plains Imperial Party, the weight of all major affairs in Jingdu has fallen entirely on the two women.

Although court affairs are handled by the Taolin Party and senior ministers like Ningguo Duke Xie Bi, even just the matters of the Tianji Camp alone have left the two women stretched too thin. Especially after Li Xiaolan left, the affairs of the Brocade Clothing Guard could no longer follow her movements, so they were now handled by Xie Yun'er.

When Xie Yun'er learned that Li Xiaolan was going to the Di tribes to see Qin Feng, she was utterly miserable and jealous, even threatening several times to abandon her duties and go along—but remembering the importance of Jingdu's affairs, she reluctantly stayed behind to keep Liu Hongyan company.

Learning this, Qin Feng felt deep pity for Xie Yun'er and Second Sister, while inwardly cursing himself for being a worthless bastard, dumping all these burdens onto Second Sister and Yun'er.

Qin Feng silently resolved that once he returned to Liang Capital, he would appoint trusted allies for the two women, to ease their burdens and spare them from being trapped in endless daily troubles day and night.

Qin Feng calmed his emotions, looked at the frowning Shen Qingci, and grinned: "Elder Sister, we've finally met after so long—why aren't you happy? Did I upset you again?"

Hearing this, Shen Qingci inwardly cursed Qin Feng for being dense—after such a long separation, how could she not be happy? Or rather, her heart had already burst into bloom, but her status forbade her from showing it.

Sensing the emotion in Shen Qingci's gaze, Qin Feng immediately realized Elder Sister was too proud to lower her guard.

Qin Feng smirked inwardly, deliberately opened his arms, and pulled Shen Qingci into his embrace, shouting: "Elder Sister, I've missed you so much!"

Crushed in Qin Feng's arms, hearing Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng's giggles, Shen Qingci blushed furiously and pushed at him repeatedly.

"Y-you damn fool, let me go right now!"

"There are people around!"

Qin Feng didn't loosen his grip—he held her tighter, rubbing his head against her chest, shamelessly saying: "So what if there are people? They're not strangers—they're our own family."

"Elder Sister, why are you still shy?"

Shen Qingci, always proud and aloof, felt utterly uncomfortable from Qin Feng's clinginess—ashamed and furious, yet her empty heart finally felt filled, warm and steady, so she stopped pushing him away.

But remembering three pairs of eyes watching her—even if they were her closest family—Shen Qingci still burned with embarrassment.

"Feng'er… please let me go…"

"Won't you at least do this for me, Elder Sister begs you?"

Qin Feng didn't hesitate: "No! I won't let go even if I die—I've missed you too much. I don't want to leave you for even a moment."

Shen Qingci knew these were nothing but sugar-coated bullets, yet a warm current still flowed through her heart—she had long accepted her fate; her entire life now depended on Qin Feng. He was, quite simply, everything to her.

Being held so tightly by Qin Feng now filled her with pure joy.

She sighed softly, bit her lips, and helplessly said: "I truly have no way to deal with you."

At that moment, Chen Wang Shi returned, saw Qin Feng tightly embracing Shen Qingci, and gasped.

"Oh dear, this servant is at fault—I didn't realize Lord Qin was…"

"I saw nothing."

Chen Wang Shi quickly covered her eyes and turned to leave.

Qin Feng sighed, released the blushing Shen Qingci, and called out: "Come back."

Chen Wang Shi, utterly obedient to Qin Feng—her entire future wealth and status depended on him—immediately spun around and hurried back, meekly.

"Madam Chen, don't be so tense. This woman is my Elder Sister, but we share no blood tie—I intend to marry her one day. After such a long separation, our reunion was inevitable, and you understand, don't you?"

How could Chen Wang Shi dare say no? She nodded vigorously: "Of course—it's only natural, hehe."

Unaware that these words struck straight into Shen Qingci's heart.

She had always been torn—seeing herself as Qin Feng's Elder Sister, yet harboring feelings she couldn't name. In the past, back in Jingdu, even Qin Feng himself would have concealed such things, never speaking plainly.

But now, Qin Feng had become a true man—after enduring trials no ordinary person could imagine, he radiated an aura of authority too immense to face, and even in matters of love, he felt no hesitation.

The only person who could ever make Shen Qingci blush and her heart race wildly was Qin Feng alone.

Hearing Qin Feng say he would marry her, Shen Qingci clenched her fists in embarrassment—but said nothing in protest. She silently accepted it, and her gaze toward Qin Feng softened.

Qin Feng shed his "naughty child" demeanor toward Shen Qingci and resumed his usual authority: "Madam Chen, take my Elder Sister and these two maids to arrange lodging."

"No need for grandeur—just make it comfortable."

Chen Wang Shi nodded vigorously, gestured politely: "Elder Sister and the two young ladies, please follow me."

After Chen Wang Shi led Shen Qingci and the two maids away, Qin Feng could no longer wait—he seized Li Xiaolan in a tight embrace.

"Third Sister!"

Qin Feng was about to speak his heart, but Li Xiaolan cut him off before he could utter a word.

Li Xiaolan's lips curled into a sly smile: "Don't try to fool me with sugar-coated lies. I'm not as naive as Xiangxiang or Shu Feng—you can charm them with a few words. Nor am I like Elder Sister, who appears proud but is secretly shy, letting you molest her and just enduring it silently."

Just as Li Xiaolan prepared to properly "reprimand" this heartless man, her eyes suddenly widened—a sensation she couldn't describe bloomed across her lips.

This… this audacious bastard… he just kissed her.

"Mmm! Damn it!"

Li Xiaolan instinctively clenched her fists in shock, ready to shove him away—when suddenly, something slipped past her teeth, shattering her unbreakable defense. Her muffled protests faded as her tightly clenched fists slowly loosened.

She never imagined this bastard had such nerve!

She glared at Qin Feng fiercely—as if to say: You'd better watch out!

Qin Feng, however, didn't care—he pressed even closer, lips still locked, grinning mischievously, as if taunting: You said I couldn't speak? Then I'll speak with my actions.