Chapter 193: Real Women, One-on-One!

Xu Jiuxi smoothed out her slightly open collar, covering a hint of her snowy bosom, then leisurely retied the red silk sash that hung loosely at her waist.

She was unhurried and relaxed, as if she were in her own boudoir.

Ding Suian watched from the side, feeling a sense of admiration. She was so damn calm.

Since Xu Jiuxi was still there, after adjusting his clothes, he stepped forward first, bowed formally with cupped hands, and said, “Greetings, Princess Consort. I was unaware of Your Highness’s arrival; what are your instructions?”

Before Lin Hansu could speak, Xu Jiuxi, who was sitting on the armchair behind them, watched the two of them still acting serious in front of her and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Her laughter was charming and soft, carrying undisguised playfulness.

This laugh completely annoyed Lin Hansu. She walked forward gracefully, facing Xu Jiuxi across the pear-wood desk, and curled her lips into a mocking smile. “The State Religion governs the world with ‘propriety and law.’ As the Headmaster of the State Religion, Headmaster Xu should be a role model for all women in the world.”

At this point, Lin Hansu paused for a moment. Her phoenix eyes, looking down from above, deliberately glanced at the plump jade breasts revealed by Xu Jiuxi’s collar. “I wonder what kind of example Headmaster Xu’s flirtatious demeanor is meant to set for the women of the world? Are you perhaps trying to teach them how to undress in a man’s official office?”

Lin Hansu’s goal was clear; she didn’t mention Ding Suian at all, focusing all her firepower solely on Xu Jiuxi.

“Hahaha~”

Xu Jiuxi was not an ordinary woman. Lin Hansu’s lecture, filled with hidden barbs, not only didn’t annoy her but instead made her laugh.

She stood up slowly, her figure swaying like a soft willow in the wind. She walked around the large desk and stood in front of Lin Hansu, smiling charmingly. “In this world, anyone can criticize me, but you, Princess Consort of Lanyang, are the one person who cannot~”

The two stood facing each other, extremely close.

Two pairs of similarly curved and sized mounds were almost touching.

An ordinary woman, facing such an aggressive Xu Jiuxi, would usually subconsciously take a step back.

But Lin Hansu didn’t move an inch, staring straight into the beautiful, alluring face just inches away, and asked calmly, “What does Headmaster Xu mean?”

“I mean, regarding the Wanan Gate incident last month, it was This Seat who disregarded my reputation to shield you.” Xu Jiuxi’s red lips parted, her breath sweet like orchids. “Now, is it too much for me to collect some interest from him?”

“Hey!”

Ding Suian walked over, wanting to separate the two who were at daggers drawn. Old Xu might be a bit flirtatious, but her skills were the real deal.

He wasn’t confident he could subdue Xu Jiuxi, and if they fought, wouldn’t his Princess Consort sister suffer?

But unexpectedly, just as he got close, both women spoke in unison, blocking him.

“Duke of Chu County, this matter has nothing to do with you.”

“It would be better for the Young Lord to leave.”

Ouch.

Is this going to be a real woman-to-woman showdown?

Only then did Lin Hansu briefly withdraw her gaze from Xu Jiuxi and turn to look at Ding Suian, her tone softening considerably. “Young Master, you go out first; I will chat with Headmaster Xu.”

Young Master?

Fine, no need to keep up the act in front of Xu Jiuxi from now on.

Lin Hansu’s affectionate form of address was tantamount to a direct showdown.

Seeing this, Ding Suian no longer hid it and simply said, “Sister, feel free to chat with the Headmaster; I’ll sit to the side and not make a sound.”

He was ultimately uneasy about leaving Lin Hansu alone with the unpredictable Xu Jiuxi.

Xu Jiuxi probably saw Ding Suian’s worry and, mimicking Lin Hansu’s tone, said slowly, “Young Master, go on out. Don’t worry, your sister is now a favorite in front of Your Highness; I wouldn’t dare do anything to her.”

Lin Hansu, who had been looking at Ding Suian, nodded slightly again, signaling that it was fine.

Ding Suian nodded, then added a reminder before leaving, “Sister, if anything happens, just call out; I’ll be guarding outside the door.”

“Mm.”

Lin Hansu responded softly.

Xu Jiuxi watched their affectionate interaction with cold eyes, a hint of coldness appearing in the depths of her peach-blossom eyes. After Ding Suian walked out of the second hall, she said coquettishly, “Oh my, ‘Young Master’,’Sister’. If I recall correctly, the Princess Consort is still in the mourning period, right?”

As she spoke, she raised her hand, extending her thumb and index finger, and reached out to pinch Lin Hansu’s smooth, rounded chin, like a street thug harassing a respectable woman.

Lin Hansu naturally wouldn’t let this crazy woman harass her. She tilted her head slightly to dodge, and at the same time, raised her hand and slapped Xu Jiuxi’s hand away with a’snap’.

Xu Jiuxi didn’t mind. She retracted her hand but stretched her neck to lean in close to Lin Hansu and sniffed, saying strangely, “The Princess Consort smells entirely of your Young Master. How many times have you slept together? Is this the ‘role model for women’ praised by Your Majesty’s decree? A dignified Princess Consort in public, but in private… tsk tsk tsk~”

Lin Hansu took a deep breath, suppressing the rising agitation, and said, “The Wanan Gate incident, this Palace owes you.”

“Daring to act and admitting it, the Princess Consort is quite frank~”

Xu Jiuxi didn’t let her finish, cutting her off directly. “But This Seat doesn’t care for the ‘favor’ owed by the Princess Consort. Even if it is owed, it’s he who owes me.”

Lin Hansu frowned. “What exactly does Headmaster Xu want?”

“Me? Naturally, I want a person.” Xu Jiuxi stuck out the tip of her tongue to lick her full lower lip, feigning shyness. “The Princess Consort studied under Supervisor Yuan last year and advanced to the Qi Zhi Realm in just half a year. At first, I thought Supervisor Yuan had some secret cultivation method, but I only recently learned that the Princess Consort took a shortcut.”

Although Lin Hansu had long suspected this, after hearing Xu Jiuxi’s words, she still pretended not to understand. “What does the Headmaster mean?”

“Hehe, I just praised the Princess Consort for being frank. Your rapid progress is all thanks to Dual Cultivation with Ding Suian; did you think I couldn’t see that?”

“…”

Lin Hansu had long had similar suspicions since last year, but after a brief silence, she firmly denied it. “Nonsense!”

Her denial wasn’t just about denying her illicit relationship with Ding Suian, but stemmed from a deeper fear.

If the secret of Ding Suian’s special Physique were leaked and spread out, in the Major Thousand Worlds, there are countless masters, and among those masters are evil and wicked ones. Her Young Master might become someone else’s Cauldron, have his flesh and blood eaten, or be refined into a Medicinal Pill!

Xu Jiuxi stood with her hands behind her back and leaned forward again. That stunningly beautiful face was almost touching Lin Hansu’s. Her peach-blossom eyes stared fixedly at the latter’s eyes as if appraising jewelry, not missing any slight fluctuation.

After a long while, Xu Jiuxi suddenly said in a soft, ethereal voice, “Princess Consort, are you nervous? Hahaha.”

Lin Hansu was indeed nervous.

This was the first time she had exposed her emotions after their confrontation began.

Xu Jiuxi pressed her advantage, laughing, “Such a good thing, does the Princess Consort want to monopolize it? I am not young anymore, and it’s rare that I’ve taken a liking to a man. I am unmarried, he is unmarried, and last month I even took the blame for your late-night tryst with a man. He and I are simply a match made in heaven. Princess Consort, say, is it or is it not?”

Lin Hansu’s chest heaved. She felt a deep sense of frustration, as if she had been impersonated yet had no way to argue. After thinking for a few seconds, she sneered and countered, “Heh~ No matter how much you say, Young Master just doesn’t like you. What can you do about it? Otherwise, why would the Headmaster have been so pathetic just now?”

“…”

Xu Jiuxi, who was laughing like she had eaten a fart, her smile stiffened.

By now, she naturally knew that Ding Suian’s so-called ‘admiration’ back then was just snake-like pretense.

Even just now, if he had any lustful intent at all, the two of them would have already engaged in cultivation.

For Xu Jiuxi, who was always successful and extremely conceited, this was a small blow.

But it was only a’small’ one. Her unnatural expression flashed and vanished, and she leaned into Lin Hansu’s ear and said, “Then let’s wait and see.”

After finishing, she turned and left.

But just after taking one step, her figure suddenly paused.

Xu Jiuxi looked back, her peach-blossom eyes looking down first. Lin Hansu was gripping her wrist tightly.

Immediately after, looking up, although Lin Hansu was trying her best to maintain calm, the worry, and even fear, in her eyes was very clear.

Xu Jiuxi saw at a glance what she was afraid of. She gently raised her hand and used a clever force to pry open Lin Hansu’s hand that was gripping her wrist, then smiled sweetly. “Don’t worry, I will keep his special nature a secret. I also don’t want him to be targeted by others.”

After speaking, Xu Jiuxi naughtily winked at Lin Hansu, the meaning seeming to be that such a treasure, as long as you know and I know, is enough; naturally, it cannot be shared with others.