Chapter 15: The Delicate and Beautiful Songstress vs. The Strong and Robust General

“Do you like me like even if I’m like this?”

“I do!” She exclaimed, her brows dancing with excitement, “Husband, you are full of justice!”

He chuckled lightly, putting down his chopsticks, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the oil from her lips. His voice was neither loud nor soft, “Then Wanwan must always like me and not change her mind halfway.”

Ning Wanguan’s pretty face flushed, and she bit her lip, not daring to speak.

Wei Chenheng was too good to her, so good that she couldn’t bring herself to deceive him. How could a carefree little rabbit spirit like her have so much affection for a mortal like him?

It was just a task, after all. He probably didn’t know that love could be acted out.

She quickly changed the subject, “Husband, I’m feeling a bit tired. Let’s go back.”

Wei Chenheng had no objections. He put down the silver and led Ning Wanguan back to the inn. As soon as Ah Sheng saw Wei Chenheng return, he hurriedly said, “Young master, the county magistrate from Lin County is here and waiting for you in the private room.”

“The county magistrate from Lin County?”

“He’s been waiting for you for two hours, saying he has important matters to discuss.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Wei Chenheng’s expression was serious as he calmly took Ning Wanguan toward the private room. At that moment, two young attendants were standing at the entrance. Upon seeing Wei Chenheng, they respectfully greeted him, “General Wei.”

Seeing the two blocking the way, Wei Chenheng felt a bit puzzled.

The young attendants politely said, “The magistrate instructed that only the general may enter; others are not permitted.”

Wei Chenheng remained composed. Although he had some doubts, Ning Wanguan was very considerate, saying, “Husband, I’ll go back to the room and wait for you. You can come find me after you finish your business.”

“Ah Sheng, take my wife back to her room.”

“Yes.”

They bid each other farewell, and Ah Sheng escorted Ning Wanguan back to her room. Only then did the attendants open the door to the private room, allowing Wei Chenheng to enter alone.

As soon as Wei Chenheng stepped inside, he caught a whiff of a strange fragrance.

He frowned slightly and tentatively called out, “Sir?”

If he remembered correctly, he had only met the county magistrate once and wasn’t familiar with him. Why would he go to such lengths to summon him?

He squinted, noticing that there seemed to be someone behind the screen. He walked over and, upon seeing the person clearly, his expression stiffened.

It wasn’t the county magistrate, but the magistrate’s daughter, Lin Yuehe.

Lin Yuehe was wearing a thin garment, her curves faintly visible, and her alluring eyes couldn’t help but drift toward Wei Chenheng as she called out sweetly, “General, it’s me.”

Wei Chenheng immediately turned around, unwilling to look another moment, his voice cold as he said, “Excuse me.”

After speaking, he turned and walked toward the door.

As soon as Lin Yuehe saw Wei Chenheng about to leave, she hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed his arm, pleading, “General, don’t go. Six months ago, when you were in Lotus Town, I fell for you at first sight. I was too timid then to express my feelings, but now that you are passing through here again, it must be a chance given to me by heaven.”

Wei Chenheng closed his eyes momentarily, his voice sharp as ice: “Miss Lin, please conduct yourself with dignity! I already have a wife!”

Hearing this frosty tone, Lin Yuehe’s tears streamed down her face, “I have deep feelings for the general. That songstress can be your concubine, and I can too! I don’t need a title! I just wish to stay by the general’s side for a long time. I beg you, please look at me just once!”

Wei Chenheng’s thin lips parted to utter cold words: “Let go!”

“General! I am sincere. I come from a prestigious family; how can I be compared to a lowly songstress?” Lin Yuehe boldly reached out to touch his shoulder, trying to draw him closer.

However, as soon as she mentioned Ning Wanguan, he was filled with rage, losing all sense of decorum, and pushed her away with disgust. Caught off guard, Lin Yuehe fell to the ground, landing on her back, completely losing her noble demeanor.

“Miss Lin, I will keep today’s matter confidential out of respect for Lord Lin. Take care of yourself! If you dare to disturb me again, don’t blame me for being rude!”

He coldly turned back, his gaze frosty and indifferent, carrying a hint of warning that made Lin Yuehe instinctively fall silent.

The door outside had long been locked by two young attendants, but such tricks couldn’t stop Wei Chenheng. He kicked open the door to the private room and strode out with grace.

The two attendants, seeing his murderous expression, didn’t dare to stop him and could only watch as Wei Chenheng left.

Returning to his own guest room from the private room, Wei Chenheng felt as if he had been poisoned; it must have flared up.

Lin Yuehe had set a trap, trying to use drugs to lure him into her scheme. If it had succeeded, he would have had to marry Lin Yuehe. Fortunately, although the drug was potent, he managed to suppress it with his inner strength, preventing an immediate reaction.

Meanwhile, in the private room, in a steaming wooden tub, Ning Wanguan was enjoying a bath with her eyes closed.

Her long hair had been pinned up with a wooden hairpin, and she was lost in her own world, happily humming a tune.

She had no idea Wei Chenheng had arrived; he had quietly opened the door and locked it behind him. Through the screen, he could see her.

She jumped in surprise, “Husband, when did you come back?”

“I just returned. What are you doing, Wanwan?”

He was slightly tipsy.

…

The night in Lotus Town…

Stars dotted the sky.