Chapter 325: Chapter 325: After Disguising Herself as a Man, the Rabbit Spirit Ran Away with a Baby in Her Womb 35
When the Emperor learned about this, he was shocked and felt that the Abandoned City was blessed by a God. If he continued to neglect it, he would surely face divine punishment.
Full of regret, he immediately sent people to govern the Abandoned City, renamed it, allocated funds, and even came to offer incense personally.
With its advantageous geographical location, the hardworking citizens who stayed behind, and a series of resources brought in by the Emperor, the city quickly revived.
Su Zhiruan followed Changqi back to the Divine Palace, absent-minded all the way.
Seeing her distracted, Changqi thought she missed the liveliness of the Mortal World, “If you like, we can come back again later.”
“Thank you, Your Grace,” Su Zhiruan was still lost in thought.
Changqi’s lips curved slightly, but he remained silent.
As soon as they entered the Divine Palace, a familiar voice immediately called out.
“Cousin!! Ruanruan!! You’ve finally come back!”
Feng Qing, dressed in brightly colored clothes, rushed out from the doorway, eagerly greeting them.
The moment Feng Qing saw Su Zhiruan, he froze, speechless.
His gaze was fixed, gradually revealing a mix of admiration, amazement, and finally utter astonishment.
“You, you, you, why are you dressed in women’s clothes!” Feng Qing’s face turned beet red, his finger pointing at Su Zhiruan trembling uncontrollably, and he even dared not look at her face, simply staring blankly at the hem of her dress.
Today, Su Zhiruan was wearing new clothes made by a ready-to-wear shop in the Abandoned City. The silky fabric, a smoky green long dress, cinched at the waist just above the hips. She was slender and looked especially lovely in such a dress. Her makeup, too, was a light style specially designed to match the dress.
A strong sense of crisis welled up in Changqi’s heart. He took a step forward, blocking Feng Qing’s line of sight towards her, with a less than pleasant tone, “What are you doing here?”
“Cousin… I, I was waiting for you,” he reluctantly withdrew his gaze from Su Zhiruan, turning to Changqi, “Where did you go without telling me? I looked everywhere for you, asked all over the Divine World, and they all said they couldn’t find you.”
“We went down to the Mortal World to deal with official duties,” Changqi turned to the attendants, “Open the door.”
The attendants immediately opened the main doors.
When they saw it was Su Zhiruan dressed as a woman, they all were stunned.
They exhibited a similar amazement as Feng Qing did upon first seeing Su Zhiruan.
“Your Grace, the journey has worn me down, I would like to rest for a moment,” Su Zhiruan said, holding her stomach where the little bunny was, and not daring to loiter around Changqi.
Seeing her indeed look fatigued, Changqi, not heartless, gave her leave to rest properly.
That afternoon, Changqi had a dream.
In other words, he had a wonderful dream.
In the dream, Su Zhiruan’s softness pressed close to him, her fragrant breath filling his nostrils.
The murmuring of the hot spring waters, her snow-white skin faintly visible, creating ripples upon the water’s surface.
Changqi only remembered his hand gently resting on her snow-white shoulders, and then moving down, further down.
He finally reached the mysterious forest.
He heard his own voice, hoarse with questioning, “Was it you that day?”
Perhaps even in his subconscious, he hoped that what happened then was real, that he had been with a woman, and that woman was Su Zhiruan.
Things he dared not consider in the light of day freely consumed his dreams.
His fingers, usually reserved for reading and writing, long and pale with distinct knuckles, today produced a different effect.
Fingers dripping with allure, the beauty’s limbs trembling in disarray.
Spring’s embrace yearning for a kiss, a god falling into the mortal realm.
“Get on top,” he heard himself say in an unusually low voice, coaxing gently, “I’ll go slowly, let me know if anything feels uncomfortable.”
Warm springs slowly enveloped them both.
But at this moment, Su Zhiruan was not returning to bed to rest.
She took out the bundle she had prepared in advance, along with a Space Ring that Changqi had rewarded her with, and packed everything that needed packing.
If she didn’t run now, it might be too late.
She had not changed out of her women’s clothing, and when she walked out the door, she saw Feng Qing.
“Ruanruan…” Feng Qing looked over with hesitant eyes, rubbing his hands together, “I didn’t expect you to be so beautiful in women’s clothes!”
“You flatter me, Young Master Feng,” Su Zhiruan looked toward him, her mind already made up. She suddenly turned to Feng Qing and gestured with her fingers, “Would you like to go out with me for a heart-to-heart talk?”
“Talk… heart-to-heart?” Feng Qing had never seen Su Zhiruan so proactive; he was overjoyed and immediately got up, “Of course, I’m willing, very willing!”
“Hmm, if we’re in the Divine World, we’re prone to be disturbed. But in the Demon Realm, we would be seen …” Su Zhiruan pretended to ponder, feeling somewhat sorry for Feng Qing, feeling as though she was letting down his affection, but things had come to this, and she could only use Feng Qing to achieve her own plan.
“That’s true. We definitely won’t go to the Demon World or the Netherworld. As you said, we can’t go to the Divine World or the Demon Realm, and I can’t go to the Immortal World either—it seems I’ve offended them before, and they probably still hold a grudge!” Feng Qing also thought it over, and then his eyes shone brightly as he thought of a good place, “Why don’t we go to the Mortal World?”
“The Mortal World sounds great!” Su Zhiruan laughed as well, which was her intended destination – the nearer, the better.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you there!” Feng Qing said, pulling her onto the Compass.
Soon, they arrived in the Human World.
Su Zhiruan and Feng Qing walked along the bustling streets, surrounded by the cries of street vendors.
“Young Master Feng, I’m in women’s clothing today,” Su Zhiruan thought for a moment, still wanting to try changing Feng Qing’s mind. She tentatively asked, “Looking at me in women’s clothes, do you think you prefer men or women?”
Feng Qing grinned shyly, “Ruanruan, as you know, I will always like you. Besides, today only made my feelings for you even more certain.”
“What feelings?” Su Zhiruan leaned in closer, only to notice Feng Qing’s ears blush again.
“I… I, you’re just too close, Ruanruan!” He walked awkwardly, and even after saying that, he did not have the intention of moving away from Su Zhiruan on his own. He got back to the point, continuing his confession.
“Before, I wondered whether I liked men or women. I thought I liked women like the Shuyue God, but after meeting them in person, I realized I have no interest in women. But now, I like you.” Feng Qing confessed earnestly, “Regardless if you’re in men’s or women’s clothing, I find my heart racing for you!”
The words he spoke truly held depth and sincerity.
“Young Master Feng, I’m really not a good person,” Su Zhiruan spread her hands helplessly, “You deserve better.”
And she was about to flee very soon!