Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 170 - 130:

Seeing that she had her own plans, Xie Wanqing did not persuade further.

Just at this moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside the courtyard, and soon, Erqing walked in.

"Young Madam, Pei Er requests to see you outside."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanqing froze for a moment.

Pei Er, who was a long-term follower beside Pei Yuqing, suddenly rushed to meet her, indicating something urgent.

Thinking about this, she stood up and swiftly walked out of the inner hall.

Pei Yuxuan followed closely behind.

Outside in the courtyard, Pei Er saw Xie Wanqing coming out, quickly bowed and saluted, "Greetings, heir’s wife."

He raised his head, about to say something, then noticed Pei Yuxuan, causing his words to get stuck in his throat.

Pei Yuxuan, not foolish, seeing his state, understood that this matter was not meant for her ears; although curious, she dared not delay her brother’s affairs.

She tugged Xie Wanqing’s sleeve, saying, "Sister-in-law, I’ll head back."

Naturally, Xie Wanqing did not keep her.

Once she left, Xie Wanqing looked at Pei Er and said, "Go ahead, what’s the matter."

Pei Er glanced around, and seeing no one else present, he leaned in to speak softly.

Listening as he spoke, Xie Wanqing’s expression changed.

"You’re saying he was drugged!" She widened her eyes, "Where did it happen?"

Pei Er was startled, stammering, "...Cuiyun Pavilion."

The brothels of the Capital, Xie Wanqing being a lady of course had little knowledge about them, but with a name like that, it had to be a place for aphrodisiac; how could it be a good establishment?

Rage surged through her chest.

These past days due to Ji Chengfeng’s matters, the two had indeed had a few days of discord, and now he’s off to drink with courtesans in broad daylight, coming back here drugged with aphrodisiac...

Thinking of this, Xie Wanqing sneered, "Did he send you here?"

"No...not him," Pei Er shrank his neck in denial instinctively.

Immediately, he knelt on one knee, pleading miserably, "Our Princely Heir isn’t well physically, mistakenly ingesting such wolfish medicine, he endured for a long time, unwilling to let you know. It’s only because I couldn’t hold back that I’ve come seeking you to take a look."

Xie Wanqing pursed her lip, "If he goes to a brothel, didn’t he think of finding a girl there..."

At this point, she paused her words, realizing it’s useless to say such to a servant.

However, Pei Er couldn’t let his Princely Heir be misunderstood by his beloved so, defended, "If I dare not hide it from you, today the Princely Heir was invited by Mr. Lu, and Cuiyun Pavilion was chosen by Mr. Lu."

"Lu Ziyuan?" Xie Wanqing was shocked for a moment, instantly realizing.

So, this drug...

It must have been Lu Ziyuan’s doing.

Given Xie Wanqing’s understanding of Lu Ziyuan, just a moment’s thought was needed to uncover the truth.

He wanted to test whether Pei Yuqing was truly impotent.

If affected by the aphrodisiac, and one cannot act on desire, he can rest easy.

If one can, naturally a girl would be arranged to attend.

With Lu Ziyuan’s madness, knowing Pei Yuqing’s health is fine, it would surely bring her troubles next.

Xie Wanqing cursed under her breath, hurriedly rushing towards the front courtyard.

The matter was urgent, with her concern for Pei Yuqing’s frail body, she didn’t dwell on why Lu Ziyuan would be foolish enough to let a love rival drugged with aphrodisiac return.

......

The front courtyard.

Pei Yuqing’s study was spacious, he always kept his distance from women, even those tending to ink and cleaning, were all male servants.

As Xie Wanqing walked all the way here, apart from the scent of ink, there was not a trace of fragrance or powder.

Led by Pei Er, she trotted up the steps, reaching a tightly closed door outside.

Across the courtyard, not even a single maid could be found, Pei Er scratched his head, awkwardly saying, "I’ll go boil some water."

"..." Xie Wanqing halted, considering what she’d face upon entering, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Have my attendants come to serve."

Pei Er nodded at once, then dismissed all the servants by the study.

The entire courtyard was empty, so quiet that Xie Wanqing vaguely heard heavy breathing from within.

Her heart tightened as she took a deep breath, gently pushing open the door.

Taking a few steps past a watercolor screen, her view landed directly on a soft couch.

On the couch, the man’s handsome face was flushed; his hairpin undone, ink-black hair spread, three buttons of his collar unfastened, revealing a slightly protruding Adam’s apple and two aesthetically pleasing collarbones.

The low panting sound was coming from just there.

Seeming to hear footsteps, his slightly closed eyes lifted in her direction.

The corners of his eyes were flushed red with desire, no longer bright and gentle, looking slightly stirring.

... Indeed a captivating sight.

This usually aloof and composed man had such an enticing side.

Xie Wanqing found her throat dry, her steps halted in place, staring blankly at the man on the couch.

"Wanwan...is it you..." It seemed Pei Yuqing regained some consciousness, yet perhaps not; his eyes misted over, suppressing urgent breathes, reaching out to her, "Is it you?"

"..." Xie Wanqing swallowed, slowly lifting her steps forward.

Just reaching the couch, her wrist was seized, a whirlwind spun her over, her back against the couch, and someone covered her, chin raised.

She thought he would kiss her wildly, already prepared.

Yet the person above paused to study her, then confirmed by slowly leaning down to kiss her.

This kiss wasn’t impatient but carefully savoring the taste of her lips, his grip on her chin slightly tightened.

Immersed in the kiss.

Before this, they had kissed many times, but never with such undisguised desire.

Xie Wanqing was kissed into a daze, her mind not clear, vaguely hearing his thirsty swallows.

Suddenly, her face turned thoroughly red.

Unbeknownst to her, he loosened her robe.

His hands with faint calluses explored inside...

The moment her waist was touched, Xie Wanqing’s body stiffened uncontrollably.

Then she distinctly felt it.

Those beautiful hands were inching upwards.

"Pei Changqing!"

Xie Wanqing pressed against the person’s chest, exerting force.

Her voice loud, filled with shame and annoyance, very urgent.

Pei Yuqing’s actions paused, as if woken, his eyes lowered to the girl beneath him.

"Who am I?"

Xie Wanqing cupped his face, gritting her teeth in question: "Tell me, who am I!"

Being a cure for his ailment was grievance enough; she couldn’t possibly do so not knowing!

At least... at least he should know who he’s holding now.

Her eyes showing clear grievance, Pei Yuqing’s Adam’s apple moved, lowering to capture her lips, eyes tinged with desire yet hinting at some tenderness visible.

"Who else could it be besides you." His voice hoarse: "Wanwan, I really do love you so..."

Such words made Xie Wanqing’s heart flutter, and returning to her senses, her clothes were stripped clean.

The man’s heated lips seemed to kiss over every inch of her.