Chapter 98: Interruption

Jinling Prefecture was a beautiful and prosperous place, where talents emerged in abundance. Throughout dynasties, it produced many outstanding figures. With constant trade and commerce, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the whole city was filled with a harmonious and lively atmosphere of civilian life.

Apart from the capital, it was considered the second largest prosperous center.

Tingxue Tower, a place where noble families drank freely, and where scholars and literati tasted tea. However, today it was quiet and silent, without a single person in sight.

Tang Jingyuan stood quietly by the window. Thinking about what was to come next made his heart race violently. His hands tightly gripped the windowsill, his fingers turning white from the force. He stared fixedly at the lush vegetation in the courtyard, a flash of determination passing through his calm eyes.

Lin Qing returned to the room and said with some unease, “Young Master, Tingxue Tower has been booked, and no one will disturb you and Miss Lu today. But Young Master, you must think thrice about this!”

Whether this matter succeeds or not is beside the point, but to gamble with one’s chastity is all harm and no benefit for the young master.

“Lin Qing, you know how I’ve been living these days. This feeling of loving without being able to have, I’ve had enough! I always thought that as long as she hadn’t married, I still had a chance. But now she’s going to marry someone else, my heart has completely shattered.”

Tang Jingyuan concealed his bitter thoughts and turned to look at him, “I’ve made up my mind. If you truly wish me well, then you should help me bring Elder Sister Yuner here, and then don’t let anyone else approach.”

Since we’re doing this, there can’t be any oversights.

After leaving Mu’s Silk Shop, Lu Yuner and Qiu Yi went to Tingxue Tower.

Lu Yuner gave some instructions to Qiu Yi, then gently pushed open the door. A faint sweet fragrance wafted in, followed by the slender figure of a young man by the window coming into view.

Lu Yuner quickly withdrew her gaze, slightly lowering her eyelashes, and called out, “Young Master Tang.”

Hearing the familiar voice of the newcomer, Tang Jingyuan’s eyes moved slightly. His hand, which had been gripping his sleeve, suddenly relaxed. Taking a deep breath, he turned around with a smile and looked at her, greeting, “Elder Sister Yuner, you’re here. Let’s sit down and talk.”

Since their last parting, he could finally meet her today. Tang Jingyuan slowly sat down opposite her, looking at those clear and transparent peach blossom eyes, recalling the scene of their first meeting. His pupils were filled with a faint watery light, so beautiful that one couldn’t look away.

Now seeing her up close again, even a slight glance still made his heart flutter uncontrollably.

Tang Jingyuan’s breathing suddenly became uneven. He raised his sleeve to pour her a cup of tea and placed it in front of her, “Elder Sister Yuner, please have some tea.”

A man and woman being alone together could easily lead to gossip, so it was best to be quick and decisive. Lu Yuner wore a polite smile and got straight to the point, “I’m not thirsty now, I’ll drink later. I came here today to discuss something with Young Master Tang.”

Seeing that she didn’t drink the tea, Tang Jingyuan maintained a normal expression, but in his heart, he felt unpleasant. She wouldn’t even give him the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, did she dislike staying with him for even a moment that much!

Tang Jingyuan lowered his head slightly, his lowered eyelashes hiding the thoughts in his eyes. He said in a low voice, “Elder Sister Yuner is still so direct. I know why Elder Sister Yuner has come today.”

When it came to matters of the heart, unless she was interested, Lu Yuner always refused decisively, her words naturally sharp and direct. But this time, considering the friendship between the Tang family and her aunt, and also because Young Master Tang was a good man, her tone became a bit gentler.

Lu Yuner gently advised, “I have no romantic feelings for Young Master Tang, neither before nor now. I have now found a good man, and Young Master Tang should also let go and consider his own lifelong happiness.”

“Elder Sister Yuner, what if I can’t let go?” Tang Jingyuan’s fingertips holding the teacup trembled slightly. He slowly raised his crimson eyes, his eye sockets brimming with layers of tears, each word filled with emotion, “I have always harbored love for Elder Sister Yuner. When I first met Elder Sister Yuner, I fell in love at first sight.”

“Unfortunately… Elder Sister Yuner has no romantic feelings for me at all. After all this time, I still have feelings for Elder Sister Yuner. Now that you’re getting married, I don’t care, I still like Elder Sister Yuner.”

“If Elder Sister Yuner is willing to accept me and give me some time, I believe that as time passes, Elder Sister Yuner will surely develop feelings for me.”

Lu Yuner was stunned for a moment. She tried to persuade him again, her voice gradually turning cold, “There’s absolutely no possibility between us. Stop being so obsessed…”

Before she could finish speaking, Lu Yuner suddenly felt unwell. Her head became increasingly dizzy. She shook her head, feeling groggy, and her vision began to spin.

Seeing the person before him showing signs of the drug taking effect, Tang Jingyuan’s eyes sank, “Was Elder Sister Yuner about to say I’m obsessively infatuated? That’s right, I am obsessively infatuated.”

Tang Jingyuan stood up and came to her side, taking the opportunity to push Lu Yuner down onto the carpet behind her. He then lay on top of her, begging with a tearful voice full of pity, “Elder Sister Yuner, just take me. I won’t compete with Young Master Su, I’m willing to be a concubine, even if it means being a nameless and statusless mistress.”

Lu Yuner frowned, a strong feeling of disgust instantly rising in her heart.

At this moment, her breathing became increasingly rapid. She had already guessed that she had been drugged. She hadn’t drunk the tea, could it be that the fragrance she smelled when she first entered was the means?

“You actually drugged me! Get off!” Seeing that he was about to undo her clothes, Lu Yuner used all her strength to push him away, then supported herself on the ground to stand up. However, under the effect of the drug, her body was powerless and began to feel feverish.

She never thought that Young Master Tang, whom she once believed to be kind-hearted and sincere, would do such a despicable thing. She had trusted him so much.

Indeed, one can never truly know another’s heart.

“Qiu Yi! Qiu Yi! Qiu Yi!” Her face flushed red, and she walked quickly towards the door in discomfort, calling out loudly.

Lu Yuner hadn’t taken a few steps before her limbs became weak, and she fell to the ground again. She, a woman skilled in martial arts, couldn’t muster any strength at all, showing how potent the drug in the fragrance was.

“Elder Sister Yuner, she can’t hear you. I’ve already had someone send her away.” After being rejected, Tang Jingyuan hardened his heart. He removed his outer clothes, wearing only a thin, almost transparent undergarment. The faint silhouette of his body could be vaguely seen through the clothes.

He walked slowly towards Lu Yuner with a blushing face.

He pressed his body against her from behind, his hands gradually moving forward to embrace her tightly. He rested his head on her neck and said with utter infatuation, “Elder Sister Yuner, this fragrance makes one powerless and has a strong aphrodisiac effect. You don’t have the strength to push me away now. I know you’re uncomfortable, let me serve you today!”

Lu Yuner smelled the scent of a man’s body. She frowned, it certainly wasn’t a scent she liked.

At this moment, a surging heat wave swept through her entire body, and her mind was also muddled by the drug’s effect. She was afraid she couldn’t control herself.

Lu Yuner pinched the skin on her arm hard, forcing herself to stay awake and calm. Seeing no hope from Qiu Yi, the most urgent matter now was to save herself. She stood up again and ran towards the door, “Get away from me!”

However, the person behind her clung tightly, and she couldn’t break free. Lu Yuner’s eyes twisted with dark anger, and she exclaimed furiously, “You…”

Before she could finish, suddenly there was a loud “bang” as the door was forcefully opened. A black shadow quickly pushed Tang Jingyuan away, helped Lu Yuner up, and then kicked the teacup on the table towards the aphrodisiac incense in the distance.

Lu Yuner looked up and finally saw who had arrived. Surprise flashed in her eyes, “Guard Hua, why are you here?”

Hua Ying maintained a stern face and didn’t answer. He immediately drew his sword and pressed it against Tang Jingyuan’s delicate neck, coldly demanding, “The antidote!”

After all, swords are merciless. The young master of a wealthy family had never seen such things. The cold blade scared Tang Jingyuan stiff, not daring to move.

Lu Yuner struggled to maintain her composure and said, “He won’t have an antidote.”

Since he dared to drug her, naturally, he had no intention of regretting it. It was impossible for him to have left an antidote.

Hua Ying swiftly sheathed his sword and then took her away. Lu Yuner told him to wait a moment. As she was leaving, she spoke to Tang Jingyuan who was on the ground, her voice as cold as ice, “Out of consideration for my aunt and your Tang family’s friendship, not a word of today’s events will be revealed. If you dare to pester me again, don’t blame me for not showing any mercy!”

Tang Jingyuan’s heart completely froze. He sat slumped on the ground, his entire being seeming to have lost its soul.

Just as Hua Ying was supporting Lu Yuner out of the room, they encountered Qiu Yi who had arrived late. Seeing her master’s unusually red face, it was clear what had happened without needing to ask.

Qiu Yi said guiltily, “Master, I’m sorry, I just…”

Lu Yuner was feeling extremely uncomfortable and had no energy to reprimand her at the moment. “Say no more, quickly take me back.”

Hua Ying gave Qiu Yi a naked glance, then handed the person over to her and said, “Take your master back to Qinsi Garden. I’ll go find the antidote.”

After returning to Qinsi Garden, Lu Yuner locked herself in her room. She trusted Guard Hua’s abilities and instructed Qiu Yi that before Guard Hua returned, no one was allowed to approach this room.

At this time, the drug’s effect was at its peak. Lu Yuner had no choice but to drink all the cold water on the table in the room. Only then did her parched throat and the burning in her body ease somewhat.

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However, the drug’s potency was fierce. The fire in her body couldn’t be suppressed at all, instead growing stronger, making her feel unbearably uncomfortable.

Lu Yuner, in her hazy state of mind, had to remove her clothes. When she was left with only her undergarments, suddenly a loud knocking sound at the door pulled her back to a bit of consciousness.

Outside the room, Su Qingwan forcefully pushed the door, but found it locked. He anxiously kept knocking and said, “Elder Sister Yuner, open the door! Let me in! Let me in!”

Lu Yuner pinched the soft flesh of her hand to maintain a clear head. Hearing that it was Young Master Su’s voice, why was he still in the courtyard? Hadn’t she asked Mu Yang to take him out?

How did he come here? Could it be… the loose-tongued Qiu Yi!

Thinking of Young Master Su’s stubborn nature, Lu Yuner’s eyes darkened, and she loudly ordered, “Qiu Yi, take Young Master Su away for me!”

Hearing Elder Sister Yuner’s voice from inside the room, Su Qingwan sensitively caught the unusual tone. At this moment, seeing Qiu Yi walking towards him, thinking she was going to forcibly take him away, he shouted loudly, “You dare!”

Xiao Yuan, seeing the situation, although feeling somewhat conflicted, still stood in front of the young master, protecting him behind his back.

Qiu Yi didn’t back down, but instead kicked open the door. Su Qingwan and Xiao Yuan looked at Qiu Yi in a daze.

At the same time, the door was suddenly pushed open with great force. At this moment, if it wasn’t Qiu Yi who did it, who else could it be!

Lu Yuner was both shocked and angry. She shouted angrily, “Qiu Yi! You’re getting bolder and bolder! You don’t even listen to me anymore. If you still consider me your master, take them away immediately, otherwise pack your things and leave!”

Seeing her master angry at her for the first time in her life, Qiu Yi lowered her face and had to endure it for now. She knew her master’s temperament and that she wouldn’t really drive her away. After this, she would ask for punishment and let her master beat and scold her. If that didn’t work, she would ask Young Master Su to plead for her.

Qiu Yi knelt down on both knees and begged, “Guard Hua has gone to find the antidote, but we don’t know when he’ll return. Right now… please help my master.”

Hearing these words, Lu Yuner was furious, but her body felt as if it had been placed in a furnace. The temperature inside her body gradually climbed higher and higher, burning through her limbs and bones.

“It’s not helping, Elder Sister Yuner is my future wife-master, it’s what I should do,” Su Qingwan said, then turned around urgently and rushed into the room, closing the door again.