Just as Chu Qingli was about to speak, she saw Lu Chen bend down once again and then directly kissed her red lips, leaving Chu Qingli only capable of making "mmm mmm mmm" sounds.
At first, Chu Qingli thought to herself that since Lu Chen had already broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, if they continued with their previous method of calculation, wouldn't she be at a great loss?
If Lu Chen took several days at a time, when would she be able to rescue her sister from the North Prince's Mansion? So, she wanted to change the counting rules to count anything beyond one day as one occurrence.
However, it was clear that the decision was not hers to make, and she couldn't change the counting rules just because she wanted to.
At this moment, Lu Chen had broken through to the Grandmaster Realm and was looking to test his physical abilities, leaving Chu Qingli to suffer the consequences.
The light from outside gradually penetrated the room; although the doors and windows were closed, they were pasted with paper in this era, and light easily seeped through.
Seeing that it was already daylight outside, Chu Qingli realized her sister would soon return and quickly lifted her jade hand, pushing against Lu Chen's chest, trying to push him away.
If her sister returned, that would be troublesome. Her sister had already been suspicious of her the previous night, and if she stayed in the room during the day without leaving, it was likely that her sister would come in directly.
If she came in and saw this scene, then everything would be ruined.
Unfortunately, at this time, Chu Qingli was completely drained of strength, her inner skill was also sealed, and she was unable to push Lu Chen away. With no other option, she had to continue developing her relationship with Lu Chen.
Early in the morning.
Chu Yuqin stood on a rooftop of the North Prince's Mansion, her gaze sweeping over the entire estate.
She was thinking that they had dragged on for so long, it couldn't go on any longer. If they continued to delay, Lu Chen might become angry with her.
Thus, she planned to find a suitable hiding place within the North Prince's Mansion and then fulfill her promise.
After scanning the architecture of the North Prince's Mansion, Chu Yuqin realized there was no suitable place to hide; as long as Chu Qingli was patrolling, she would practically visit every place inside the mansion.
Previously, she had thought about serving Lu Chen in the study, but as Lu Chen's state affairs became increasingly burdensome, more and more people frequented the study, making it an inappropriate place.
Currently, Chu Yuqin could feel her face growing hotter and hotter. What was she doing thinking about these things standing on the rooftop so early in the morning?
She really was an indecent woman, thinking in her heart about finding a place where she could secretly be intimate with a man.
After a moment of self-deprecation, Chu Yuqin's gaze landed on the courtyard where she lived, prompting a jolt in her heart.
The most dangerous place could also be the safest. Every time Chu Qingli left the courtyard where she lived, she would hardly return for the whole day, instead wandering around the inner courtyard.
If that was the case, then next time she helped Lu Chen with his physical conditioning, she could perhaps have Lu Chen come to her boudoir, and, while conditioning, casually fulfill her promise.
With this thought, Chu Yuqin firmly decided in her heart.
Spring had arrived, and it was time for her to take that step.
Thinking this, Chu Yuqin came down from the rooftop; night had passed, and another would be patrolling during the day. She intended to go and relieve Chu Qingli from her shift.
Just as she returned to her own courtyard, Chu Yuqin faintly heard from Chu Qingli's room the same kind of sounds as last night, causing her to hesitate.
A whole night had passed, and Chu Qingli still hadn't recovered?
It seemed the situation was quite serious.
Chu Yuqin quickly went to Chu Qingli's room door. "Qingli, are you okay?"
"If you really feel uncomfortable, I will go find Chen'er to help you."
Hearing Chu Yuqin's voice, a groggy Chu Qingli suddenly became alert, a strange emotion flooding her heart, and her body instantly tensed.
Lu Chen thought to himself, sure enough, it was the secrecy that made it thrilling.
Chu Qingli quickly controlled her voice and said to Chu Yuqin at the door, "Sister, I'm fine."
Chu Yuqin's face showed a hint of worry before she said, "How can you be all right? You were bewitched by your cultivation last night and have yet to recover. If this continues, you could not only lose all your skill, but it could even threaten your life."
At this point, Chu Yuqin walked to the door, put her hands on it, and then said, "Qingli, why don't you let your sister give you a treatment? Sister is coming in."
Hearing Chu Yuqin's words, Chu Qingli's inner panic instantly peaked, and Lu Chen sharply inhaled.
Chu Qingli couldn't help but wail, "Ah! Sister... go find the Prince quickly! Let... ow... let the Prince come help me..."
At the door, Chu Yuqin hesitated for a moment.
She thought Chu Qingli must be quite severely bewitched, which is why she asked her to find Lu Chen. Chu Yuqin said hurriedly, "Sister, wait, I'll go find Chen'er right away."
With that, Chu Yuqin's hands left the room door, and she turned and headed straight to the main court, still thinking that Lu Chen had spent the night at Mu Zixuan's place.
After Chu Yuqin had left, Chu Qingli's entire body slumped, becoming as if a puddle of mud.
Knowing that Chu Yuqin would be back soon, Lu Chen didn't stay long either. He stood up and straightened his clothes.
Seeing Chu Qingli with eyes brimming like autumn water, Lu Chen said with a smile, "Qingli, if you don't get up quick, your sister will be back in here."
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Qingli snapped awake and quickly got dressed.
Chu Yuqin had already reached the main court.
She happened to run into Mu Zixuan coming out of her room, and Chu Yuqin said urgently, "Zixuan, has Chen'er gotten up? I need him for something important."
Hearing Chu Yuqin's question, Mu Zixuan replied, "Madam Chu, the Prince didn't stay in my room last night."
As soon as Mu Zixuan finished speaking, Chu Yuqin used Qinggong to head towards the northern courtyard, only to find Lu Chen was not there either. She quickly proceeded to Spring Sound Court, but Lu Chen wasn't there as well.
Then Chu Yuqin asked the servants of the Prince's Mansion, and they said Lu Chen hadn't gone to the study either. Chu Yuqin was incredibly anxious and decided to help Chu Qingli recover first.
Becoming bewitched in cultivation was a very serious matter and could not be left to linger.
Soon Chu Yuqin returned to the courtyard where she lived, only to find Lu Chen opening the door to Chu Qingli's room and coming out.
Seeing this, Chu Yuqin was stunned.
She had never expected to see Lu Chen coming out of Chu Qingli's room, but then, seizing the moment, Lu Chen cleverly spoke, "Madam Chu, you never told me Qingli was bewitched by her cultivation last night. If I hadn't heard noises from her room early this morning and rushed in to treat her, she might have been in mortal danger."
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin suddenly came to her senses, chastising herself for her wild imaginations. She had actually thought Lu Chen spent the night in Chu Qingli's room.
It was ridiculous. She knew what kind of person Chu Qingli was. How could she have such thoughts? It was as if she assumed others would behave as she would.
This was clearly Lu Chen hearing Chu Qingli's screams of agony, then entering to use an Immortal Technique to help her recover.
Chu Yuqin then asked, "Chen'er, how is Qingli doing now?"
Lu Chen replied, "She's fine now; she just needs some rest."
Relieved by Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin sighed, "Then that's good."
Feeling somewhat guilty, she continued, "Ah, I heard Qingli in pain last night, but I didn't take it seriously. I should have come to find you then."
Lu Chen responded with a smile, "Madam Chu, don't blame yourself. Just be more careful next time. I have other things to attend to, so I must go now."
Chu Yuqin said, "Mm, alright, take care of your tasks."
After that, Lu Chen left the courtyard of the two sisters, feeling quite satisfied.