CHAPTER 458: CHAPTER 157 LICKING THE WOUND

Xie Ruotong’s arm was tightly grasped by Qin Shuyang, preventing her from leaving.

Qiao’er, standing beside them, was also startled.

She had long heard that Young Master Qin was irresponsible, engaging only in eating, drinking, and pleasure, but she didn’t expect him to be so audacious. To treat her young miss in such a way.

Just as Qiao’er was about to call out loudly for help.

"Shuyang!" Suddenly, a cold male voice sounded in the quiet corridor.

The inner strength that Xie Ruotong had gathered in the palm of her hand dissipated in that instant.

If Song Yanqing had not appeared at this moment, she might have sent Qin Shuyang flying with a slap.

Of course.

This would not have been a good outcome.

If Qin Shuyang were to be injured in any way, she would not be able to provide the Qin Family with an explanation.

Upon hearing Song Yanqing’s voice, Qin Shuyang, unwillingly, still let go of Xie Ruotong.

Even just holding Xie Ruotong’s arm made himself unbearably itchy at heart.

He wished he could pull this woman into his embrace.

When he was at the Yicui Pavilion.

He found himself unable to stop thinking about the woman in front of him.

Alas, the madam refused, saying she sold art but not her body, and he never actually touched her.

He thought to himself that there was no need to rush for quick success, to first respect the rules of Yicui Pavilion, to listen to Xiang Qin play the zither, sing, dance, and after a few more visits, he could make more demands. He even thought that if he could enjoy the pleasures of the flesh with Xiang Qin and she could satisfy him, he could redeem her and bring her home as a concubine.

After all, his parents never managed to control him from childhood; even if he brought a courtesan home, they would not be able to do anything about it.

But unexpectedly, when he went to see Xiang Qin for the second time, the woman had disappeared.

They said that Xiang Qin had already been redeemed by someone, but no matter how much he inquired, he couldn’t find out who had redeemed her.

This was a persistent thorn in his side.

It turned out.

She was the long-lost eldest young miss of the Duke Mansion from the Xie Family.

And she had actually married Song Yanqing.

On the day of their wedding, upon seeing Xiang Qin, he almost lost control. He nearly stepped forward, ready to take her away regardless of everything. Ultimately, even if he lacked discretion, he could not do such an indecent thing, so he had to watch as Xiang Qin became Song Yanqing’s wife.

Fortunately, Song Yanqing did not like Xiang Qin. Song Yanqing and Xie Ruilin had been close since childhood, and Xiang Qin could not win Song Yanqing’s affection.

Aside from asking Song Yanqing whether he knew Xiang Qin before tonight, he also casually inquired about Song Yanqing’s feelings towards Xiang Qin.

Having grown up with Song Yanqing, although with different aspirations, they still had a good friendship. Song Yanqing didn’t hide anything from him and told him that his marriage to Xiang Qin was merely arranged by parents - clearly without affection.

Since there was no affection, he needn’t worry too much.

Qin Shuyang just watched as Song Yanqing approached them.

Following Song Yanqing was also Xie Ruilin.

Xie Ruilin, of course, also saw Qin Shuyang’s inappropriate behavior towards Xie Ruotong.

For a moment, her heart harbored some other thoughts.

But in front of Song Yanqing, of course, she wouldn’t show it.

"Shuyang," Song Yanqing naturally positioned himself in front of Xie Ruotong.

Qin Shuyang glanced at Xie Ruotong, then returned the look to Song Yanqing.

"Yanqing."

"It’s quite late; haven’t you left yet?" Song Yanqing asked bluntly.

His tone was not too friendly.

One could clearly sense Song Yanqing’s protective urge toward Xie Ruotong.

Qin Shuyang, of course, knew that, whether or not a man liked it, his possessive desire for his belongings, especially his woman, would always be strong.

With a composed expression, he said, "I was happy for you, so I drank too much and got lost for a moment. I happened to run into sister-in-law and had a few words of small talk; I was just about to leave."

"Mu Dong," Song Yanqing didn’t say much else, "show Young Master Qin the way."

"Yes, Young Master."

"Young Master Qin is drunk, ensure that you escort him back to the Qin Residence."

"This servant obeys."

Saying so, he approached respectfully, "Young Master Qin, this way, please."

Qin Shuyang looked at Song Yanqing.

He was naturally aware of Song Yanqing’s current displeasure.

He smiled.

He didn’t care much at all.

As he left, he turned his head to look at Xie Ruotong one more time before following Mu Dong away.

After all, there was plenty of time in the future.

Qin Shuyang departed.

Song Yanqing then focused his gaze on Xie Ruotong.

"Young Master Qin was drunk; next time, I will be careful to stay further away from him," Xie Ruotong said.

She also knew.

Even if Song Yanqing had no feelings for her, as the wife of the Song Family’s eldest son, she couldn’t have any unclear involvement with other men.