Chapter 490: Qinger, I…

Walking into the Imperial City of the Qian Kingdom, Lin Xun had been on these streets more than once.

However, Lin Xun had a different feeling every time he came.

Especially this time, Lin Xun’s feelings were extremely profound.

Jiang Yuerou was also in no hurry; even after entering the Imperial City, she spent some time looking around the streets first.

In fact, for Jiang Yuerou, she might even want to go to a restaurant for a meal.

Lin Xun did not say much about this.

Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou ate together at a restaurant.

The two of them ordered dishes that took up about half the table.

Then, the two of them ate in silence.

Neither of them spoke a single word.

Jiang Yuerou’s outstanding appearance attracted the attention of many diners.

They had never seen such a beautiful woman, especially one who carried such a mature charm, like a ripe peach.

Watching Jiang Yuerou slowly eating the food on the table, looking completely unhurried, Lin Xun didn’t know if Jiang Yuerou was doing this intentionally to torment him, wishing him more suffering and agony.

Or if she simply hadn’t figured out how to face Qinger.

In fact, Lin Xun guessed correctly; Jiang Yuerou was not yet ready.

For Jiang Yuerou, this kind of situation was a first.

After all, who would have thought that her Disciple’s husband was actually her mortal enemy?

And one who was practically sworn to never rest until the other was dead.

After I tell Qinger, what will Qinger think?

And what kind of choice will Qinger make?

In the end, how should Qinger face me?

Whenever she thought about these questions, Jiang Yuerou felt a terrible headache.

In fact, Lin Xun felt the same way.

At this moment, Lin Xun also wasn’t sure how he should face Qinger.

Therefore, Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou ate this meal very, very slowly.

They even regretted coming, wishing they could immediately turn around and return home.

“I want to walk around the East Street. Are you coming?”

After finishing the meal, Jiang Yuerou said to Lin Xun.

“Mhm, alright. Actually, I wanted to take a look too. Why don’t we go together?”

“Fine.”

Jiang Yuerou nodded and did not refuse.

Then, Jiang Yuerou and Lin Xun went together to the East Street of the Qian Kingdom, which was the most bustling and lively market.

The customs of the Qian Kingdom were very open, making it the most liberal Dynasty state in the entire Qianye Continent.

Therefore, on the East Street, many women were lightly dressed and walked hand-in-hand with men on the street, both sides standing very close.

Some couples were even kissing each other.

Of course, the men and women who were kissing were usually those who were already engaged.

Otherwise, the Qian Kingdom would not be this liberal yet.

Jiang Yuerou and Lin Xun walked side-by-side down this street.

However, looking at this street full of couples, both Jiang Yuerou and Lin Xun were clearly a bit awkward.

“Esteemed guests, please take a look! Our jade bracelets are all made from the finest jade, and I believe they will surely suit your tastes.

Young Master, buy a bracelet for your wife.

Young Master, your wife is so beautiful, she’ll look even better wearing it.”

At a small stall on the side of the street, the stall owner called out to Lin Xun to buy a bracelet.

Lin Xun looked embarrassed upon hearing this.

Instead, Jiang Yuerou slapped the stall counter.

“Hey! Look closely! How do I look like his wife?”

Jiang Yuerou said, her cheeks slightly flushed.

The irritable Jiang Yuerou startled the stall owner.

For a moment, the stall owner didn’t know what to say.

“In that case, wrap up this bracelet for me.”

At this point, many people were looking in their direction, so Lin Xun, feeling a bit awkward, stepped forward and spoke to the stall owner to ease the atmosphere.

“Oh, oh, alright, alright. Thank you for your patronage…”

The stall owner accepted the silver given by Lin Xun, quickly nodded his thanks, and wrapped up the bracelet Lin Xun had chosen.

Jiang Yuerou let out a huff and walked ahead.

Lin Xun could only follow helplessly.

For some reason, Lin Xun felt like he was shopping with a pampered and willful girlfriend.

But soon, Lin Xun dismissed this feeling, concluding it must be his imagination.

“Esteemed guest, bring your wife over to try some! Our braised beef is absolutely superb, definitely delicious, and wonderfully chewy!”

“Esteemed guest, would you like to look at some kites? It’s almost the Qian Kingdom’s Kite Festival.”

“Esteemed guest, buy a pot of wine! Pure Qinghua Brew! You will surely love it, and drinking it can even enhance your wife’s beauty and complexion.”

As they continued to browse the East Street, more and more people mistook Jiang Yuerou for Lin Xun’s wife.

At first, Jiang Yuerou would show some resistance and try to explain.

But as more and more people said it, Jiang Yuerou simply gave up explaining.

Watching Jiang Yuerou stomp ahead angrily, Lin Xun shook his head.

She was the one who insisted on coming to this East Street.

And yet, here she was, getting angry herself.

Speaking of which, she was over a thousand years old. Why was she still so easily angered?

An Ascension Realm Cultivator whose self-cultivation seemed rather lacking.

Of course, Lin Xun wouldn’t dare say any of this out loud.

Otherwise, Lin Xun felt Jiang Yuerou would definitely fight him.

However, regardless, Lin Xun still wanted to establish a good relationship with Jiang Yuerou.

After all, in the future, when celebrating the New Year and festivals, they would still need to visit each other.

It’s not like he could stop Qinger from returning to Zilin Holy Land, right?

If she kicked him out when they returned to Zilin Holy Land, that would be very troublesome.

“No more shopping, no more shopping! Let’s go. We’re entering the Imperial Capital now.”

Half an hour later, Jiang Yuerou finally couldn’t stand it anymore and walked directly toward the Imperial Capital streets.

They passed through Xuanwu Avenue and crossed Hetang Bridge.

After the time it takes for two sticks of incense to burn, Jiang Yuerou and Lin Xun arrived at the Imperial City Gate.

Jiang Yuerou handed a token to the city guard and told him that Jiang Yuerou was visiting.

Seeing the token, the guard respectfully accepted it, then hurried back into the Imperial City to report.

The guard first spoke to the maidservants in the Front Hall.

The maidservant then entered the Inner Palace to notify the Ruler, who was handling affairs in the Imperial Study.

“Master is here?”

Jiang Qingshang, who was also in the Imperial Study, was very surprised to hear that her Master had arrived.

She knew Master would come to visit her soon.

But the last letter mentioned it would be three or four months later.

Why did Master arrive so much earlier?

“Since Saint Lord Jiang has arrived, let’s go greet her.”

Xia Xiaomeng said.

“Mhm.”

Jiang Qingshang nodded, then followed Xia Xiaomeng out of the Imperial Study.

Outside the palace, Jiang Yuerou and Lin Xun were actually extremely nervous.

Lin Xun felt he hadn’t been this nervous since arriving in this world.

After all, Qinger was about to learn his identity.

Whether Qinger would accept him, or be so angry she’d kick him and leave, depended on this moment.

But no matter what, Lin Xun had already made his decision.

He absolutely would not let Qinger leave.

No matter how difficult it was, even if he had to explain himself to Qinger for a hundred years, he would make it clear.

After secretly making this decision in his heart, Lin Xun suddenly felt much more settled.

Next to Lin Xun, Jiang Yuerou looked at his calm demeanor and felt a surge of repressed anger in her heart.

He was the one who should be nervous.

Yet, in the end, it seemed only she was nervous.

While he looked completely composed.

Thinking this, Jiang Yuerou even felt the impulse to kick his foot.

But soon, seeing the two figures approaching from not far away, Jiang Yuerou was so nervous that even the urge to kick Lin Xun vanished.

Likewise.

Watching the figures approaching in the distance, Lin Xun also took a deep breath.

Lin Xun continuously rehearsed the upcoming conversation in his mind, thinking about how he should respond.

“Hey, Qingshang, look, isn’t there someone else standing next to Saint Lord Jiang?”

Although Xia Xiaomeng couldn’t clearly see the appearances of Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou.

Xia Xiaomeng was very surprised that someone was standing next to Jiang Yuerou.

“It certainly looks like it. That’s strange. Master brought a man to the Qian Kingdom? Who is this person?”

Jiang Qingshang also blinked her eyes.

Just as Jiang Qingshang and Xia Xiaomeng were feeling puzzled.

As they gradually approached.

Soon, they realized that this person’s figure greatly resembled Lin Xun!

No, this person was Lin Xun!

At this moment, both Jiang Qingshang and Xia Xiaomeng widened their eyes.

They never would have expected Jiang Yuerou to bring Lin Xun to this Imperial Palace.

And most importantly.

Lin Xun was currently showing his true face, without any disguise!

What exactly was going on?

But no matter how surprised they were, Jiang Qingshang and Xia Xiaomeng stepped forward.

When Jiang Qingshang and Xia Xiaomeng stood in front of Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou, the four people looked at each other but remained silent.

Mainly because whoever spoke first felt like it would be inappropriate.

And so, the four people fell into silence.

“Master… what exactly is…”

Finally, Jiang Qingshang couldn’t help but speak first.

She didn’t know why Master and her husband had suddenly arrived together.

Jiang Yuerou pondered her words, then slowly began: “Um, actually, actually…”

Then Jiang Yuerou found she couldn’t continue, stuttering constantly.

Jiang Qingshang and Xia Xiaomeng waited for a long time, but Jiang Yuerou still didn’t continue.

“Actually, he…”

“Actually, the situation is like this, Qinger, I—”

Just as Lin Xun was about to reveal himself, Jiang Yuerou interrupted him.

“The thing is, a while ago, when I was coming here, Lin Pei said he wanted to come with me, so I brought him along.”

When Jiang Yuerou said these words, her tone was very shaky, clearly indicating it wasn’t the truth.

Jiang Qingshang also felt that her Master seemed to be lying.

“Hey, say something…”

Jiang Yuerou nudged Lin Xun with her elbow, seemingly wanting him to continue her statement.

“Uh, yes, that’s exactly right.”

Lin Xun nodded.

“I was worried about my wife and Yaya, so when the Saint Lord said she was going to the Qian Kingdom, I asked her to bring me along.

The Saint Lord agreed and brought me here.

Lin Pei greets the Ruler.”

After Lin Xun finished speaking, he bowed to Xia Xiaomeng.

Then Lin Xun glanced in the other direction, his eyes shifty.

It was as if Lin Xun and Jiang Yuerou were two people lying to each other without having coordinated their statements.

“In that case, Saint Lord, please go and rest well first.

Miss Qinger is actually out on some business right now, but Yaya is still here. If Mr. Lin doesn’t mind, I will take Mr. Lin to see Yaya.”

For Xia Xiaomeng, she naturally knew that something was amiss with these two people.

They must have come here for a reason.

But regardless, none of that mattered now.

After more than a year, she finally got to see Xiao Xun.

She couldn’t wait to get close to Xiao Xun.

“Then I’ll take Master to rest!”

Jiang Qingshang glanced at Lin Xun, her lips lightly pursed.

She actually really wanted to be intimate with her husband too.

But since her husband’s identity right now was Lin Pei, and she was the ruler of his world, it wasn’t appropriate for her to show anything.

Moreover, Jiang Qingshang knew that there must be something going on between her Master and her husband, so she could just ask them clearly on the way.

Finally, Jiang Qingshang took her Master away to rest.

As soon as Jiang Qingshang and Jiang Yuerou left, Xia Xiaomeng, who had been suppressing herself for a long time, immediately rushed over!

“Xiao Xun, I knew you were still worried about me, which is why you specially came to see me, right?”

Xia Xiaomeng showed no imperial decorum, immediately hugging Lin Xun’s arm.

“But how did you run into Saint Lord Jiang?

I heard that your relationship with Saint Lord Jiang is very poor, Xiao Xun.

You two didn’t fight, did you?

How are you? Are you injured?”

As she spoke, Xia Xiaomeng’s pair of fair, delicate hands kept touching Lin Xun’s body.

“Uh… I’m not injured, Xiaomeng. We’re still in the Imperial Palace, so don’t touch me randomly for now.”

Lin Xun grabbed Xia Xiaomeng’s wrist, feeling slightly awkward.

“Oh, well, fine then!”

Xia Xiaomeng pouted slightly, looking a little unhappy.

But she still gave up on taking advantage of Lin Xun.

Time was still long; she wasn’t in a rush for this moment.

“Then Xiao Xun, let’s go. I’ll take you to look around first, and then we’ll go see Yaya.”

“Mhm.”

Lin Xun nodded.

At this moment, Lin Xun indeed wanted to sort out the current situation and compose himself.

Xia Xiaomeng was relatively normal at first, taking Lin Xun to stroll through the rear garden.

But as they walked, by the time Lin Xun realized what was happening.

Lin Xun realized that Xia Xiaomeng had already led him into a secluded courtyard.

“Wait… Xiaomeng…”

Just as Lin Xun reacted, Xia Xiaomeng pushed him forward, sending Lin Xun tumbling onto the grass.