Chapter 63: Chapter 63: An Unknown Side, The Annoyed Hundred Households Commander Zhou

Pei Shaoqing and Liu Yuheng had just entered the dungeon when, before they even reached the cell door, they heard a strange sound.

They both stopped in their tracks.

Their eyes met for a moment before they quickly looked away.

"Young Master, the Shaking Light Saintess..." Listening to the obscene sounds, Liu Yuheng’s pretty face flushed blood-red.

"Perhaps we’re overthinking things," Pei Shaoqing said calmly, quickening his pace toward the cell.

After a moment’s hesitation, Liu Yuheng followed him.

But when they saw the scene inside the cell clearly...

They both froze on the spot.

Well, they hadn’t been overthinking it. It was exactly what they’d imagined.

Bound by silk ribbons, the Shaking Light Saintess was writhing on the ground. Her pale cheeks were flushed a sunset crimson, her brow was slick with sweat, her eyes were glazed over, and her expression was a mask of twisted agony.

"Did you give her an aphrodisiac?" Pei Shaoqing asked, looking at Liu Yuheng, who was in charge of "caring for" the Shaking Light Saintess.

Liu Yuheng shook her head repeatedly. "N-No."

"Then why is this happening?" Pei Shaoqing frowned and consulted her. "Madam, you have extensive experience in the Jianghu. Do you have any idea what could be causing this?"

’To be consumed by lust for no apparent reason...’

"I’ve never heard of such a thing," Liu Yuheng said, shaking her head.

The Shaking Light Saintess saw them, too. Overwhelmed with shame and fury, her voice broke into a sob. "Just kill me."

"Young Master, what should we do? The Shaking Light Saintess hasn’t had a drop of water in three days. If we just leave her like this, she could die from severe dehydration," Liu Yuheng reminded him, forcing herself to suppress her embarrassment.

Pei Shaoqing fell silent, pondering. He was tempted to step forward and use his Stabilizing Needle to tame the floodwaters, but saying so in front of Liu Yuheng would ruin his gentlemanly image. Instead, he said, "In that case, we’ll have to ask her husband to handle it."

"The Shaking Light Saintess’s husband... Young Master captured him as well?" Liu Yuheng asked, her face a picture of surprise.

Pei Shaoqing didn’t answer. He walked over, untied the silk ribbons binding the Shaking Light Saintess, and returned the Jade Pestle to its owner.

Liu Yuheng froze for a second before her face turned beet-red.

"Young Master, perhaps we should step outside first?" Liu Yuheng took a deep breath to steady herself, her voice trembling.

Pei Shaoqing replied with a perfectly straight face, "We need to watch her, just in case. We wouldn’t want any accidents."

Liu Yuheng bit her lower lip. Her legs felt faintly weak as she walked over to a nearby chair and sat down.

"Madam, are you alright?" he asked with feigned concern.

Mortified, Liu Yuheng forced her tingling upper body to sit upright. "I’m just a little tired."

"You must be sure to rest then, Madam. Don’t overexert yourself," Pei Shaoqing reminded her with a faint smile.

Liu Yuheng managed to force a smile in response. After composing herself a little, she stood up and said, "Young Master, it should be fine if you keep an eye on things. I’ll go attend to other matters."

Without waiting for Pei Shaoqing’s permission, she lowered her head and practically fled, stumbling out the door.

’So even married women get shy,’ Pei Shaoqing chuckled. His expression turned mischievous when his gaze fell upon the chair she had just vacated.

An unknown amount of time passed.

Her ordeal over, the Shaking Light Saintess regained her senses.

She lay on the floor, too weak to even lift a finger. Her eyes were filled with despair and humiliation as she said weakly, "Please, just kill me."

Pei Shaoqing walked over, crouched down, and helped her sit up. With gentle, meticulous care, he personally straightened her disheveled clothes.

"I think I understand what the Suxin Technique does for you now," he said. "Living like this must be difficult."

’So, the Saintess seems so cold and aloof, pure and desireless on the surface, but secretly, she’s an insatiable pit of lust.’

"WAAAAH..." The Shaking Light Saintess couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst into tears, her sobs wracking her body as tears streamed down her face.

Because of an accident in her childhood, she had contracted this strange, shameful illness, which gave her an extreme inferiority complex.

She always kept herself bundled up, relying on the Suxin Technique to suppress her condition. She was a loner, avoiding social interaction as much as possible, terrified that someone might discover her secret.

Sometimes, she would have nightmares that the whole world had discovered her secret—that the untouchable Saintess was, in fact, a wanton woman with no self-control. The fear would jolt her awake.

But now, before Pei Shaoqing, her secret was laid bare. Her dignity and pride had been ruthlessly crushed under his heel, leaving her feeling both tormented and wronged.

While the Shaking Light Saintess was suffering, Pei Shaoqing was ecstatic. ’This constitution is simply Top Grade!’

’It’s a waste of her talent to be in the Profound Yellow Sect.’

’The Joyful Union Sect is where she truly belongs.’

After a long cry, the Shaking Light Saintess’s emotions stabilized. She pushed Pei Shaoqing away and said in a hoarse voice, "If you don’t kill me, then I will kill you."

Her eyes were filled with hatred and murderous intent.

"To kill me, you first have to stay alive," Pei Shaoqing said with a small smile. "But you refuse to even eat."

"I’m hungry," the Shaking Light Saintess said coldly.

Pei Shaoqing immediately had food brought in. Then he tied up the Shaking Light Saintess again and personally began to feed her.

The Shaking Light Saintess parted her red lips to accept the food he offered, chewing each small bite while staring daggers at Pei Shaoqing.

’This man has utterly destroyed my dignity!’

After she finished eating, Pei Shaoqing thoughtfully wiped a stray grain of rice from the corner of her mouth with his hand.

The Shaking Light Saintess jerked her head away in disgust.

SLAP!

Pei Shaoqing slapped her across the face.

Her cheek stinging, the Shaking Light Saintess was stunned.

Pei Shaoqing paid her no mind. He picked up the tray, stood, and walked away, saying coolly, "I’ll be back tomorrow."

’From now on, I’ll be the one to personally serve the Saintess her meals.’

As he left, he also took her "husband," still slick from use. "I’ll help your man get washed up."

"AH! I’ll kill you! I swear I’ll kill you!" the Shaking Light Saintess roared, overcome with shame and fury.

She didn’t want to die anymore.

Even if it meant dying, she would kill that bastard first!

To that end, she would silently endure any humiliation, any torment, until the day she got her revenge.

.........

Zhou Xiangyang had been on edge lately.

He had originally thought the Angel’s arrival meant Pei Shaoqing was about to be promoted, and he had been genuinely happy for his subordinate.

But he hadn’t expected the Angel wasn’t there to announce an imperial edict.

When would he ever become a Hundred Households Commander in truth, not just in name?

What could cure his woes? A good hard... ahem, drink.

Zhou Xiangyang had his servants prepare a table of food. He poured his own drinks, trying to drown his sorrows. Drunk, his face flushed and veins bulging in his neck, he grumbled, "Pei Shaoqing, you insubordinate, trouble-making bastard! You’ll come to a bad end!"

"My lord, this humble one has heard it said that it’s better to rely on yourself than on others. Why not seek another way?" his butler said, leaning in to refill his cup.

Zhou Xiangyang grabbed him by the collar, his breath reeking of alcohol. "Speak. What’s your plan?"

"My lord, in this humble one’s opinion, since we can’t seize power at the moment, we should focus on wealth. That way, this trip won’t be a complete waste," the butler said, setting down the wine pot with a fawning smile. "We can squeeze more money out of Tongzhou. Not only will it line our own pockets, but we could also try offering a hefty sum to the Households Commander to request a transfer elsewhere."

"Hmph!" Zhou Xiangyang shoved the butler away.

’Lu Households Commander had given him plenty of cash rewards before. With that connection, if he added a large bribe on top, the man might actually take pity on him and grant him a transfer.’

’Even if Lu Households Commander refused, at least he’d make some extra money. He couldn’t just waste his time here for nothing.’

"Fine. I’ll leave this to you. I’ve been appointed to Tongzhou for days, yet the local wealthy merchants and gentry haven’t shown the slightest gesture of welcome. It’s outrageous!"

Zhou Xiangyang said through gritted teeth, redirecting all his anger at Pei Shaoqing onto these fat sheep.

"Yes, my lord!" The butler’s face lit up with delight.

The reason he’d encouraged Zhou Xiangyang to fleece the locals was that he and the other servants could take the opportunity to make a hefty profit for themselves.

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