Chapter 67: The Martial Aunt Stands Outside, The Martial Niece Inside, and the Goddess is Full of Revenge (1)
Su Qing was at a loss for how to respond.
He hadn't even spoken yet, and the goddess had already gone straight to the point. Wasn't this a little too direct?
He hadn't expected Ye Xueyi to have such a high level of awareness.
Yes, this girl would definitely achieve great things in the future!
But just then, someone gently knocked on the door.
"Xiao Qing, are you in there?"
Yun Rong's gentle voice came from outside.
The sudden visit caused both people inside the room to freeze in place.
Outside the door, a voluptuous woman stood with a soft smile.
Compared to usual, today's outfit accentuated her figure even more.
Her elegant and intellectual long dress was anything but conservative, highlighting her graceful curves.
She had carefully chosen this dress, further accentuating her warm, water-like demeanor.
A woman dresses up for the one she loves—this was the perfect example.
Inside the room, Ye Xueyi's gaze carried a hint of grievance as she looked at Su Qing.
But this grievance wasn't directed at him—it was aimed at her martial aunt.
So, you're still entangled with her!
Even after we made an agreement, she still comes looking for you every few days.
Even when I'm here, I've run into her multiple times.
Who knows how often she comes when I'm not around? This is outrageous!
Su Qing glanced at the door and was about to invite Yun Rong in.
After all, it wasn't like they were doing anything indecent, so there was nothing to hide.
However, just as he opened his mouth, he was silenced.
A soft hand pressed against his lips, swallowing his words before they could escape.
This position… wasn't exactly ideal for letting someone in.
"My lord, just let me suffer alone. Let's not let her in, okay?"
Ye Xueyi's voice was gentle, sounding like a lover's soft murmur.
Even though her martial aunt had broken their previous agreement, she still needed to protect her.
"And what do you mean by that?"
Su Qing murmured against her palm.
He didn't want to comply with her request, but her method of persuasion was proving quite effective.
Under the circumstances, he might as well hear her out.
"Just let Martial Aunt stay outside, okay? Let's continue what we're doing."
Ye Xueyi's eyes flashed with excitement as she spoke.
Su Qing was stunned, momentarily unsure of what to say.
She had been such a good girl, yet in a blink of an eye, she had transformed into this.
Was this what they called "learning bad habits overnight"?
"Is that okay?"
Ye Xueyi used a coquettish tone.
"How about we just pretend we're not here and let her leave on her own?"
Su Qing muttered in response.
"Oh no, Su Qing, if she decides to leave, then I'll have to call out."
"I think you wouldn't want Martial Aunt to see you like this, would you?"
Ye Xueyi's voice carried a faint hint of threat.
At this moment, she was filled with revengeful satisfaction, eager to see how he would react.
And besides, she was also somewhat annoyed at Yun Rong for not keeping her distance as agreed.
So, letting her stand outside was a win-win.
"I mean, this is your martial aunt. If she sees, it won't be good for you either."
Su Qing forced a smile, trying to reason with her.
Yet, when he saw the gleam of excitement in her eyes, a strange thought surfaced in his mind.
Could she have given up and completely embraced a new path?
Thinking carefully, that seemed quite possible.
More importantly, for his own plan to succeed, he really couldn't let Yun Rong see what was happening inside.
After all, he had previously assured her that he wouldn't touch Ye Xueyi. If she walked in now, that promise would be broken.
If this were the old Ye Xueyi, she would have immediately distanced herself the moment the door opened.
But now, keeping her distance was clearly impossible.
What if Yun Rong walked in and Ye Xueyi suddenly started pulling at his clothes?
"That may be true, but so what? Even if Martial Aunt knows about our relationship, what's the problem?"
Ye Xueyi had clearly seen his hesitation and smiled.
If Yun Rong found out, she would definitely start keeping her distance from him.
"You just want to get back at her, but if she finds out, it'll hurt her deeply."
Su Qing groaned, trying to resist.
"Some people should be more afraid than me."
Ye Xueyi chuckled, seeing through his weak resistance.
Opportunities like this didn't come often, and she wasn't about to let it slip away.
Su Qing: "…"
He was starting to feel like he had dug his own grave.
Last night, he had tormented her, and now it was his turn to suffer.
But for the sake of his plan, he had to maintain his facade.
"Aunt Yun, I'm here. I'm just a bit busy right now. Can you wait for me outside for a while?"
In the end, Su Qing gave in and called out to Yun Rong.
"Oh? You're busy? Of course, I can wait. I on ly wanted to have a chat."
Yun Rong's voice was warm and gentle.
At some point, she had grown used to hearing his voice every day.
If she didn't hear him for even a day, something felt off.
And of course, she understood that a man favored by the Empress would have secrets.
"Alright then."
Su Qing felt his heart sink but could only accept it.
He realized that what he had done before was now coming back to bite him.
Karma really did come quickly.
The conversation began.
It was nothing important—just idle chatter.
Ye Xueyi, however, wore a smug, vengeful grin and had already started making her move.
Outside, a gentle and affectionate martial aunt.
Inside, a goddess niece trying her best to interfere.