The Fourth Lady

Just like that Yaoyao was raised as a pet in Qingyan's Yingshuang* residence. The four girls all really like Yaoyao, and as if it had developed a human nature, the little fox also always kept close to Qingyan's side.

(*TN: The name of her place)

When Murong Jingxuan appeared on Qingyan's window sill, he saw the the little fox napping on Qingyan's lap. Seeing this, he cheerfully curled his lips, "Seems you really like this little fox."

When Qingyan heard Murong Jingxuan's voice, she lifted her head to look towards him, "Murong Shizi*, it seems you're awfully idle, or else why are you always at our Su residence."

(*TN: Title for those who are heir to a noble house, most likely nephew to the current ruler)

Murong Jingxuan leaned against the window sill, stroking his chin and said with a sinister expression, "This Shizi usually is always interested in beautiful woman."

"Oh." Qingyan stared at Murong Jingxuan and sneered, "Qingyan didn't know Shizi was interested, if Shizi feels Qingyan is different from the daughters of other families, and think Qingyan's interesting....." She had poured herself a cup of tea and was about to drink it, when Murong Jingxuan snatched it away.

He with met with Qingyan's eyes and smiled, "And what of it?"

Qingyan knew she wasn't able to rival the man before her, so she pour herself another cup, "Then I'm afraid to disappoint Shizi." Qingyan looked up, stared into Murong Jingxuan's eyes, and replied in a cold voice, "I, Su Qingyan, was never a good person."

Murong Jingxuan listened to Qingyan's words as he lightly laugh, "Beautiful, you truly are different from the rumors." Just when he had wanted to mess with Qingyan, yet she avoided it.

"I've said so before right? It's improper for man and woman to be alone together*, I hope Shizi understands."

(*TN: It's a common etiquette in ancient times given the 'purity' of woman, the literal translation is more along the lines of 'it's improper for man and woman to be in physical contact')

Murong Jingxuan looked down at the little fox in her lap and raised an eyebrow, "Don't you really love that fox that this Shizi gave you."

and glanced at the fox on her lap. Her look when she narrowed her eyes was very much like that of the fox, and as if sensing her stare, the fox timidly curled up. It gazed up to Qingyan wailing, "Master,

and looked towards Murong Jingxuan, dully asking, "How did Shizi obtain

how you can play [Thousand Beasts and Phoenix] tune, then I can tell you

so shamelessly, Qingyan didn't get angry. She sat to the side

out it's sharp claws and scratched Murong Jingxuan. At once, he seized the little

you gave me Yaoyao, then naturally it's my pet." Qingyan stood up and attempted to snatch

kiss, I will give this fox back to you, how about it?" Murong

to Murong Jingxuan, Qingyan narrowed her eyes, and

snake to bite him, but unexpectedly Murong

you behave, or else I can't guarantee I won't choke your pet snake

the snake onto the table after letting her go, "Beautiful, your hobbies

Shizi feels Qingyan is too vicious, you're free to leave." Qingyan

once was taught by a master, able to understand the language of beasts, but she was afraid of others finding out this special ability, so she never really properly used it. But now she was Su Qingyan, she lived for her revenge,

have become like this. Furthermore he could sense that she was carrying

on her face, he knew that behind that smile was a sense of alertness and alienation. If one were to touch her bottom line, then they need to prepare to make a sacrifice

was precisely what

aren't that skilled at martial arts, how about I grant you my bodyguards." Murong

not having anyone help

To kill?

it be that someone at Su residence is about

War' on the table, and replied, not the least bit grateful, "This isn't something Shizi needs to be