Chapter 28: Greed, Wanting More

No one knew that a seemingly insignificant little freak was harboring such dark and bloody thoughts. Only the emotionally sensitive Xiaotang glanced in his direction and then continued nestling in Nan Yuan’s arms as if nothing had happened.

Several large boxes of spirit stones were placed nearby, and in no time, the courtyard was emptied as the handsome men left with their spirit stones. Some male favorites were almost impatient to leave the Lord’s mansion that very night, fearing that the capricious female Lord might change her mind the next day.

The remaining four men looked at each other with uncertainty. After all, they had once received a period of favor, and it was only natural to bid farewell.

One of them was Xue Songyun, who had repeatedly tried to attract attention in front of her. With his unchanged attire, Nan Yuan had already taken note of him.

The other three—

One in a sapphire blue brocade robe, one in a green long robe, and the last in a moon-white luxurious gown.

In terms of appearance, they all seemed handsome to Nan Yuan, but their distinctiveness depended on their temperament.

The one who liked to smile, giving off a sunny and cheerful vibe?

The quiet, composed, and gracefully handsome type?

The remaining one, rather aloof, exuding a cold and lofty aura?

Among the four, Xue Songyun’s gaze was particularly resentful, impossible to ignore.

Nan Yuan remained unfazed, “Rest assured, even if you leave, I can ensure that the Xue family continues to prosper in Snow City. However, you must not mistreat my Ah qing.”

Xue Songyun, originally intending to ask a few more questions, turned away in embarrassment and left, deeply humiliated.

However, he did not reject the Lord’s proposal.

Now, he could obtain the benefits the Xue family wanted without selling his looks, which should have made him happy. However, his emotions were somewhat complicated.

“Tell your younger brother to come and apologize to Ah qing. He was the one at fault in that matter,” Nan Yuan added casually.

Xue Songyun’s steps hesitated for a moment, then he walked even faster, as if staying a moment longer would bring more humiliation.

The little guy standing behind Nan Yuan silently repeated the phrase “You must not mistreat my Ah qing” in his mind, a sweet smile appearing in his eyes.

Nan Yuan actually remembered that incident.

Unable to resist, the little guy leaned a bit closer to her again, wanting to be closer to her.

“Is Ah qing tired?” Nanyuan noticed the little guy approaching and reached out to him. “If you’re tired, come sit here with me.”

Wha-what?

Pei Ziqing’s ears turned hot and red in an instant. Before his brain could process the command, his legs moved involuntarily, walking towards the woman in sync with his hands, and then he sat beside her, feeling tense all over.

Probably due to frequent bathing, the woman exuded a faint, pleasant fragrance. It was quite pleasant.

Surrounded by this gentle fragrance, Pei Ziqing felt a bit dizzy.

Subconsciously, he tilted his body, wanting to get even closer to her.

Thinking that the little guy might be tired, Nan Yuan lifted the nestling Xiaotang from her arms and let him lie in her lap.

Xiaotang: …

Pei Ziqing blushed all over, feeling like his body was burning, and his small frame became as tense as a bowstring.

He made an effort to control his wildly beating heart, afraid of disrupting this precious moment.

Sensing his nervousness, Nan Yuan rubbed his head and gently patted his back. “Go to sleep.”

Pei Ziqing immediately closed his eyes.

He couldn’t sleep at all.

He wasn’t tired!

The person he was pressed against had such a soft body, a faint fragrance lingering in the air. Although her body temperature was slightly lower than ordinary people’s, he felt warmth…

His tense body gradually relaxed.

He was extremely greedy, wanting to stay in this moment forever.

Yet, he also felt that it wasn’t enough.

He wanted… more.

He wanted Nan Yuan to belong to him alone.

In the depths of Pei Ziqing’s eyes, silent and turbulent waves of darkness churned. However, a small smile slowly curved his lips as he playfully… nuzzled against the woman in his arms.