Chapter 106: Witch's Sweet ASMR, The Loyal Princess Consort's Continued Training (4)
At the Princess Qi's residence.
Tang Xuan had once again been summoned by the Princess.
Even though he repeatedly reminded himself to stand tall, he always forgot the moment they met.
As usual, he wore a humble expression, offering no opinions of his own.
He would never admit it was fear—he convinced himself it was out of respect for his partner.
Han Jin Xiu's eyes flickered with disdain as she watched Tang Xuan's evasive gaze.
If this was a true partnership, both sides should stand as equals.
But this man… he was truly unworthy of working with her.
The more submissive he acted, the more she looked down on him.
As someone who had raised countless dogs, what was one more?
What she truly lacked was someone who could… tame her.
That fleeting thought brought with it the image of Su Qing's smiling face.
She took a sip of tea, silently banishing the idea from her mind.
"When are we moving tomorrow, and how do we proceed?"
Tang Xuan cleared his throat and asked.
He tried to look reliable, hoping to leave a good impression.
"You should know by now—the target tomorrow is the Empress. But it's an impossible task."
"Your real target isn't her—it's… that bastard Su."
As Han Jin Xiu spoke, her emotions grew unexpectedly complicated.
Even she didn't know why.
"Oh? Perfect! Don't worry, I'll make sure there's nothing left of him!"
Tang Xuan paused briefly, then gritted his teeth.
The person he hated most wasn't even the Empress who destroyed his clan—it was Su Qing!
How dare that bastard lay hands on his woman! This was a new and old grudge combined!
Assassinating the Empress, even with a group, had slim chances of success.
But taking down that dog?
That was guaranteed!
Han Jin Xiu watched Tang Xuan's face contort with hatred, and her disgust for him deepened further.
She couldn't explain why she felt this way—she just chalked it up to hating the sight of petty men getting cocky.
That night.
Su Qing gazed at the stars, watching the bright moon, unable to sleep.
Tomorrow was the real test—a chance to evaluate all his efforts.
Even though he was confident in victory, the excitement still kept him awake.
It wasn't fear—it was pure anticipation.
Tomorrow was going to be a great day!
After admiring the stars for a while, he leisurely returned to his room.
The small bump under the covers stirred at the sound of his footsteps, emerging from the blankets.
The warm-bed bodyguard had completed her mission.
Standing beside the bed, she was dressed only in her undergarments.
After all, she was there to warm the bed—wearing too much would defeat the purpose.
Her fair skin glowed even softer under the moonlight, like flawless white jade.
Her perfect figure had not a trace of excess fat, full of explosive strength.
Long, silky hair cascaded down her back, paired with the mask that never left her face, giving her a sharp and cool beauty.
But her slightly sleepy eyes betrayed her lingering drowsiness.
Even the most elite bodyguard couldn't avoid getting sleepy during warm-bed duty.
"Master, I'll take my leave."
Shenyue didn't care about her exposed skin as she turned to leave.
This wasn't the first time, so there was no reason to be shy.
Once dressed, she'd stand guard through the night, ensuring his safety.
But just as she passed by Su Qing, a slender arm was gently grabbed.
"The night breeze is cold. Why don't you sleep here with me? That way, you can protect me up close."
Su Qing extended the invitation.
"…Just sleep?"
Shenyue hesitated, her tone laced with suspicion.
Su Qing smiled and nodded, his eyes showing a mix of weariness and vulnerability.
"A-Alright. It's safer this way anyway."
Shenyue softened instantly at the sight of his exhaustion.
She knew very well the pressure Su Qing was under, so she relented.
If this could help him feel a little more at ease, it was worth it.
They lay side by side in bed, and the heavily burdened young man made one more request.
"Shenyue, I want to rest my face against something warm and soft. That would really help me relax."
Su Qing spoke with sincere earnestness.
Although his tone was honest, there was no doubt this was a shameless request.
"O-Okay."
Shenyue blushed slightly but opened her arms for him.
Without hesitation, Su Qing nestled his head into her chest, his eyes closing in peaceful bliss.
A soft pillow like this was the key to perfect sleep and peak comfort.
Shenyue stared at the boy resting in her arms and blinked.
Was this really all it took to make him feel safe?
What a needy little brother.
The pure-hearted big sister didn't notice the fleeting mischievous smirk on Su Qing's lips.
Deviously enjoying the perks of being "cared for," he felt absolutely no guilt about tricking his pure older sister.
After all, wasn't this just deepening their bond? A harmless little lie!
The next morning.
Su Qing's residence welcomed a charming, mature woman.
She wore a flowing white dress, her curvaceous figure partly visible through the fabric, swaying with every step.
Her stunning face carried a gentle smile, her soft gaze exuding warmth and kindness.
If judged by appearance alone, no one would ever guess this was a righteous heroine.
"Aunt Yun, it's been a while! I've missed you so much!"
Seeing this gentle and elegant righteous heroine, Su Qing immediately pulled her into a big hug.
He had been too busy lately to visit the Princess Qi's residence, leaving them with few chances to meet.
Now that they were reunited, naturally he had to make up for lost time.
Hugging tight, rubbing close—all completed in one smooth motion.
The familiar scent and the soft warmth of her body were absolutely addictive.
"Xiao Qing, d-don't hold me so tight!"
Yun Rong's face flushed bright red, though she didn't actually resist much.
She patted his back gently, treating him like a child throwing a tantrum.
That was what she thought—but reality might not be so innocent.
Finally escaping his morning embrace, Yun Rong managed to bring up her purpose.
"Xiao Qing, I actually came today with a small request."
Her voice held a trace of guilt.
Seeing how happy he was to see her, but knowing she was only here because she needed help—it made her feel quite bad.
I really should visit more often, even when I don't need anything.
"Aunt Yun, you're treating me like an outsider with that kind of talk!"
"Anything you need is my business too. Helping you makes me happy."
Su Qing patted his chest confidently.
"I heard that the herbs outside the city in Lin Yue Town are quite unique. I want to go gather some."
"Mixing those with other ingredients might create a good remedy for colds. I want to give it a try."
Yun Rong's face showed sincere gratitude.
Naturally, she didn't need medicine herself, being a martial artist.
And she wasn't motivated by profit either.
She simply wanted to do something good for the people of the capital to ease her own guilt.
Lately, she had been observing the capital and its citizens closely.
Four words summed it up: peace and prosperity.
The people were orderly, enjoying this hard-won era of peace, with genuine smiles on every face.
Yet the rebels sought to destroy all of this.
Yun Rong could no longer fully support the rebels' cause, but she also couldn't influence their decisions.
All she could do was develop remedies that might help others in the future—her small way of making amends.
"Aunt Yun, that's a wonderful cause!"
Su Qing smiled.
"N-No, it's nothing. Just something I should do. Will you come with me?"
"Of course."
After some quick preparations, they headed for the town.
Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious figure watched their every move from the shadows.