Chapter 2, The Saintess Like a Enchantress

The purple poppy did not keep us waiting long. Upon standing up and seeing us, she smiled at the woman in the yellow shirt and said, "Sister Ruo Shui, take a look, these few are quite good, aren't they? They are not inferior to that Chu Han!"

The Holy Maiden of the Purple Poppy was seated at the head of the table, dining with Zhou Ruoyin and a beautiful young girl in a yellow dress. Just by looking at the dishes on the table, which had barely been touched, one could tell the White Church's regard for the Zhou family.

I suddenly remembered

The purple poppy was playing chess with a young man dressed in splendid attire. Upon hearing my words, she raised her eyes to glance at me, slowly placed her piece down, and with a playful smile said, "If this one, if Sister Shui still doesn't like it, there really won't be anywhere else to find it!"

It is indeed Lin Qiuxiao

At that time, he had quite a connection with the Ninth Young Master, and there was even a certain degree of affection between them; after the Ninth Young Master severely injured Liu Qin, it was thanks to him that Liu Qin was able to escape.

Miss Zhou? Zhou Ruoshui?

After being settled in a very secluded courtyard, someone immediately prepared hot water and clean clothes to bring over

The little mosquito glanced at my expression, confirming that I had no suspicions, and then smiled triumphantly, striding confidently ahead.

After Yan Yitian lost power, I once inquired about Lin Qiuxiao's whereabouts, and it was said that he had also gone to the Xueliu Palace. At that time, I was quite pleased, thinking that old friends would be able to gather together often in the future

Before long, a group of elegantly dressed young men in wide-sleeved long robes entered a brightly lit grand hall in succession

And that Ruoyin must also have the surname Zhou

Taking advantage of their inattention, I discreetly wrapped the gu worm in clothing and quietly used the power of the sun to crush it. Once I was certain it had turned to ashes, I felt relieved. However, from that moment on, I became even more vigilant, carefully observing the movements around me, fearing that someone might plot against me.

The purple poppy nodded and said, "That's enough, take it down, have a bath, and change into clean clothes!"

I remain ignorant and unaware, continuing to move forward at my original pace

Suddenly, I recalled that capricious individual associated with the purple poppy, who even occasionally had some scandalous rumors circulating about her; the more I thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

Am I not attractive to women, yet appealing to men?

Fortunately, he is still recuperating in the capital, and with me being a thousand miles away, there is no need to worry about this for the time being

As I was reminiscing about Liu Qin's wickedly proud visage, I suddenly felt a gaze sweeping over me from the side, imbued with an unusual familiarity

The young man also glanced at me, and his gaze instantly became fixed. He smiled lightly and said, "Indeed, it is quite good, stronger than those few. Well, let's wait until the evening to see what my sister thinks!"

If I am selected ... ...

Having passed through several corridors, I have arrived in a spacious hall. There are not many poppies around, only large clusters of rhododendrons, spreading out in resplendent colors like brocade and rosy clouds, which further illuminate the woman in purple sitting by the window, making her face resemble a full moon, her eyes like autumn waters. The lazy and enchanting charm in her every gesture and movement bears some resemblance to a young mistress from a wealthy family, rather than the noble and pure saint one might imagine.

Soon after, a maid went from door to door calling for everyone, instructing all the captured young beauties in the courtyard to dress neatly and go to meet Miss Zhou.

If Liu Qin were present, she would likely have guessed at first sight of Zhou Ruoyin that he was from the Zhou family, and she would probably also have been able to deduce what the Saintess meant by arranging for Zhou Ruoshui to meet a group of handsome men

It may not necessarily be a bad thing to save the Ninth Young Master, but if Liu Qin were to find out that I willingly approached the Saintess, I fear she would break my legs

The Ninth Prince, as an envoy of the Emperor of the Celestial Empire, came to negotiate but mysteriously went missing, which must be related to the attitude of the Nanzhao Kingdom towards the various factions of the Celestial Empire

As I was bowing my head in silence, I saw a golden light swiftly flying from the fingers of that young girl, landing between my arms and piercing straight in.

The little mosquito respectfully replied: "Saintess, you have brought another one."

That beam of golden light did not belong to any metallic sharp object, and even while flying in the air, I could discern its twisting motion, which immediately reminded me of the golden essence and rouge essence from that day.

As they walked for a while, just before reaching the Xuan Shui Palace, Xiao Wen turned her head and smiled: "Once we enter the palace, we must adhere to certain rules, okay?"

When I turned my head to look, I almost cried out in surprise

At that moment, without making a sound, he channeled his internal energy into the skin of his arms, and indeed felt small insects wriggling on the surface of his skin

This surname feels more akin to the prominent families of the Central Plains

She continued to play chess, staring at the board, surprisingly not glancing at me even once. On the other hand, the young man named Ruo Yin occasionally cast his eyes towards me, clearly somewhat distracted.

They do not dare to openly confront the Celestial Empire for the time being, yet they have made the Ninth Prince disappear, reporting a mysterious disappearance to the Celestial Empire; in contrast, Zhou Taiwei has instead become a guest of honor!

After a hurried long journey, I indeed felt weary and dusty. Seizing the opportunity, I took a refreshing bath and donned the robes they had prepared. Once I confirmed that no one had tampered with the dinner, I indulged in a hearty meal, sitting quietly to regulate my energy, waiting for nightfall to meet the one called Ruoshui, and then to find a way to discreetly inquire about the whereabouts of the Ninth Young Master within the palace.

Among the six or seven handsome men dressed in the same attire, there is a face that is very familiar.

He is indeed much smarter than I am

She is indeed a saint, a saint who looks more like a demoness.

Could it be the family of Grand Commandant Zhou?

Receiving his warning glance, I hurriedly focused my eyes on my nose and my nose on my heart, pretending not to see him and walking forward as if nothing had happened

But it is also good; if that woman named Ruoshui took a liking to me, wouldn't that be even more troublesome

I only wish to find the Ninth Master Chu Han, and the fewer other troubles, the better

Who would have thought that he also came to Nanzhao at this time, even managing to infiltrate Xuanshui Palace just like me

Now, is there a search for handsome men to warm the bed of the daughter or niece of the Grand Commandant Zhou again

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Yet, how much information has he gathered regarding the Ninth Young Master?

The Holy Maiden of the Purple Poppy indeed evokes a strong sense of poppy.

Le was mostly concerned that I had brought a sword, fearing that I might cause some trouble. Therefore, he took precautions in advance, contemplating what kind of poison or insect he could use to control me

I naturally do not believe that he would run to Nanzhao to become a backup handsome man waiting for others to choose. Therefore, he must have come with the same purpose as mine.

Unfortunately, I usually do not concern myself with external affairs, and thus I am unaware of how many people are in the household of Grand Commandant Zhou, as well as their temperaments and appearances.