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Chapter 25: Wife, Listen to My Explanation

“Girlfriend? But I remember Nie Chen didn’t have a girlfriend, right?”

Chu Qingyue narrowed her eyes, smiling as she looked at Shen Congshuang.

Shen Congshuang had rarely seen the Empress smile, and it was not easy for her to smile this time.

For some reason, however, it sent a chill down her spine instead.

Was it just her imagination?

It must be her imagination.

Shen Congshuang quickly regained her confidence, having learned many skills to impress the Empress for today’s meeting.

One of them was to praise the Empress indirectly by praising Nie Chen.

The Empress had praised Nie Chen, so if she also praised him, it would be like praising the Empress’s taste.

Not only could she accurately flatter the Empress, but it would also not be too obvious.

She was indeed a genius!

Shen Congshuang proudly said, “Empress, don’t worry, she and Nie Chen are very close. His girlfriend was very reluctant to part with him, and she even cried, which shows how close they are.”

Chu Qingyue’s voice was icy: “Oh? Reluctant to part? You and Nie Chen are very close too. How close are you exactly?”

Shen Congshuang patted her chest, looking proud: “As close as can be!”

“Is that so? That’s great.”

But as soon as she finished speaking, she felt a chill run down her spine, as if her body was wrapped in ice.

Shen Congshuang suddenly felt something was off and quickly changed her tone: “Hey, Empress, I might have exaggerated a bit. If I said something wrong, please just pretend you didn’t hear it.”

Chu Qingyue’s smile was eerie, and her voice was soft: “Turn around.”

“Huh? What for?”

Shen Congshuang was puzzled but didn’t dare disobey, so she turned around.

Chu Qingyue said, “Lift up your skirt.”

Shen Congshuang was even more puzzled, but she still did as she was told, trying to hide her embarrassment.

But then Chu Qingyue said, “Lift it up higher.”

Shen Congshuang’s face turned white: “Empress, you…”

Before she could finish, Chu Qingyue raised her hand and slapped her.

The sound of the slap echoed through the room.

……

“Slap, slap, slap.”

“What’s that noise?”

Outside the palace, Nie Chen thought he heard some strange noises, including a woman’s cry.

But this was the Empress’s palace, so it was probably just his imagination.

“Why hasn’t she come out yet?”

After waiting for a while, Nie Chen finally saw Shen Congshuang coming out of the palace.

But he was shocked by what he saw.

The proud and powerful Shen Congshuang was now limping and covering her buttocks, with tears on her face and red eyes.

Nie Chen stared at her in embarrassment: “What happened to you?”

Shen Congshuang cried even harder: “Nothing! I won’t say anything!”

She couldn’t understand why her attempt to flatter the Empress had failed so miserably, and she had even been spanked!

The last time the Empress had spanked her was when she had made a grave mistake a hundred years ago.

This time, she had done nothing wrong, but she still got punished.

Shen Congshuang felt wronged.

“Go back to the palace, the Empress wants to talk to you.”

Shen Congshuang knelt outside the palace, still sniffling.

Nie Chen felt a sense of foreboding.

He had thought that after their last meeting, he and Chu Qingyue might have a chance to get closer, maybe even kiss.

But now, things seemed to have taken a turn for the worse.

Nie Chen steeled himself and entered the palace.

As he looked at the beautiful figure in front of him, he couldn’t help but sigh.

“She’s my wife, and she’s as beautiful as ever.”

“I’ve missed her so much, and I’ve suffered so much from lovesickness.”

Nie Chen walked forward, pretending to be heartbroken.

But Chu Qingyue’s voice was icy: “You’ve missed me? But who have you been thinking of?”

Nie Chen suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and looked at Chu Qingyue carefully.

Her beautiful face had a sweet smile, but it was mixed with a hint of coldness, making it look a bit scary.

“Damn, what’s going on?”

Nie Chen remembered the scene of Shen Congshuang limping out of the palace, and his heart skipped a beat.

He coughed and tried to explain: “Qingyue, don’t listen to rumors, many things are just hearsay, and only what you see with your own eyes is true.”

“Is that so? Then can you explain your girlfriend in the Youming Sect and your close relationship?”

Chu Qingyue’s voice was light and pleasant, but it sent a shiver down Nie Chen’s spine.

“Wife, listen to my explanation…”

……

Half an hour later, Nie Chen tidied up his clothes.

Not that he had done anything to mess them up!

After a passionate and eloquent explanation, he had finally managed to clear his name.

But as he looked at the pillar behind him, which had been cut in half by a single sword strike, Nie Chen still felt a sense of fear.

After all, his three legs were not as thick as the pillar, and if he had been struck, he would have been crippled.

Chu Qingyue still seemed a bit angry: “Are you sure you’re telling the truth?”

“Of course, believe me. I just met Shen Congshuang today, and we barely talked on the way here. As for the disciple in the sect, I only taught her some cultivation techniques.”

Nie Chen had to swear to convince Chu Qingyue.

“Alright.”

Chu Qingyue finally put away her sword and sighed.

“Wife, you’ve finally calmed down! Understanding is the best!”

Nie Chen exclaimed in relief.

“Cough, I was a bit hasty.”

Chu Qingyue looked away, still a bit embarrassed.

After all, the scene of Nie Chen holding her in his arms and flying a kite was still fresh in her mind.

Nie Chen smiled: “It’s great that you can admit your mistakes, wife.”

“Cough, what are you talking about?”

Nie Chen: “Praising my wife is the most natural thing in the world, what’s wrong with that?”

Chu Qingyue was flustered and tried to change the subject: “Go call Shen Congshuang in, I have something to say to her.”

“Okay, wife.”

Soon, Shen Congshuang returned to the palace, looking a bit excited: “Empress, you’ve forgiven me!”

Chu Qingyue nodded: “Yes, I was a bit hasty earlier, but since you apologized in time, I’ll let it go this time.”

“Thank you, Empress!”

Shen Congshuang was overjoyed, but then she noticed something strange: “Empress, why is your face red?”

“Red?”

Chu Qingyue touched her cheek, realizing that it was indeed a bit red from Nie Chen’s earlier teasing.

“Empress, are you feeling unwell?”

Shen Congshuang was concerned: “No, you’re already at the Ascension Realm, you shouldn’t be affected by any poison or illness. Then, Empress, could it be that you’re…”

“Turn around.”

Chu Qingyue’s smile was a bit scary.

“Empress, I won’t guess anymore.”

Shen Congshuang quickly turned around, looking frightened.

“Turn around.”

But the Empress’s authority was not to be questioned.

“Slap, slap, slap.”

The palace echoed with the sound of slapping and Shen Congshuang’s cries.

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