Chapter 1081: [3] Gaining a Harem—Long Qingyue
Long Qingyue, having meticulously plotted her way through this world, remained deeply insecure. Even after reaching her current status, she still felt that the world was unsafe and uncontrollable. Hence, she created a narrative of her own.
However, Ye Wenxin was the unexpected variable in her carefully crafted script.
Long Qingyue calmed herself further, gently pushing Ye Wenxin away as she continued, "Did you use the Love Jade again?"
"No, it’s just that... you seem more like a real person now."
Ye Wenxin's response carried subtle meaning. In truth, she had indeed used the Love Jade to absorb Long Qingyue's anxiety, helping her regain clarity. Yet, no matter how effective the Love Jade was, Ye Wenxin refused to rely on it to win Long Qingyue's acceptance.
Illusions could never replace the comfort of genuine emotions.
Long Qingyue fell silent. After a few moments, she raised her head and smiled at Ye Wenxin.
"I’ve thought it over. Let’s decide what to do about this after we leave the secret realm."
Ye Wenxin exhaled in relief, realizing she had managed to get through another chapter unscathed. But just as that thought crossed her mind, Long Qingyue added seriously, "Tell me, when we do leave, should our wedding be held in the Shengshi Dynasty or at the Fengyue Palace?"
Ye Wenxin nearly bit her tongue in shock at Long Qingyue's sudden suggestion.
"Yue'er, you’re skipping way too many steps!"
"Heh, what’s there to be afraid of? As long as I have Gu Qingcheng, what you, Ye Wenxin, do or who you’re with has nothing to do with me. However, the fact that Gu Qingcheng belongs to Long Qingyue must be declared to the world."
Long Qingyue’s earnest reply left no room for doubt. Ye Wenxin could hear the underlying implications and wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or frightened.
In essence, Long Qingyue no longer cared if Ye Wenxin sought out other lovers. However, the identity of "Gu Qingcheng" could only belong to Long Qingyue and could not be associated with anyone else romantically.
"I…"
"If you refuse, I’ll simply kill all the women you’ve been in contact with."
Faced with Long Qingyue’s thinly veiled threat, Ye Wenxin closed her mouth, not even bothering to respond. She understood how much deliberation Long Qingyue must have gone through to allow this kind of relationship to form.
The atmosphere fell silent again, though it lacked the awkwardness from earlier. Ye Wenxin stared at Long Qingyue, unable to put her feelings into words.
Long Qingyue, however, seemed unable to tolerate the lingering sentimentality between them. She turned and walked a few steps away, calling back, "Qingcheng, aren’t you coming?"
"Coming, coming…"
Ye Wenxin hurried to catch up, taking the initiative to hold Long Qingyue’s hand. The moonlight cast their elongated shadows as they walked, but the night was far from over. Ye Wenxin led Long Qingyue to the room where Huanu had taken her earlier.
