Chapter 709: Agreement

Chapter 709: Agreement

In a big family, if there hasn’t been a banquet and the parents on both sides haven’t met to witness the wedding, it doesn’t count. Since they aren’t officially a couple, it’s only logical that they shouldn’t share a room, let alone sleep together.

That’s what the rules say, but Qin Zhu was open-minded. Besides, with his daughter Qin Shili’s personality, she was too wild to be constrained by rigid rules; she might just not come back.

If they were willing, a compromise could be made. However, they needed to resolve the wedding issue quickly; it was unwise to drag it out. Lin Nuo was a fine young man and being the son-in-law of the Qin family wouldn’t be a problem at all.

When Lin Nuo heard this, he was astonished. It was just a pretense of being married, and they’d end up sharing a room?

Well, it didn’t seem too wrong. After all, he had shared a room with Su Kexin before.

But he felt uncomfortable and refused, saying, “We haven’t held the wedding banquet yet; according to aristocratic customs, we can’t share a room. I’d prefer—”

“It doesn’t matter; we shouldn’t be bound by these rules. Since you two are getting married, sharing a room is fine too. But I still urge you to hold the banquet soon; the two families should meet.” Qin Zhu said.

“Of course, we’ll hurry. This marriage will be known throughout the world. The alliance of the Qin and Lin families will be a powerful union with a promising future.”

Qin Shili was also playing the political game, talking about the strong union to please her father, who had long since left the Lin family. What union was she talking about, like a ladies’ association led by Xia Hanmo?

“This doesn’t make sense.” Lin Nuo complained.

“What doesn’t make sense?”

Qin Shili shot Lin Nuo a glare, filled with resentment that could kill.

“Your family may not mind, but our Lin family values tradition; after all—”

“Come here.”

Qin Shili interrupted Lin Nuo, grabbing his hand and pulling him aside. It was just like a young couple; why couldn’t they say it in the open? They needed to sort it out privately.

Once Lin Nuo was pulled aside, Qin Shili noticed no one was around and started talking.

“Is my status so low that I don’t deserve to share a room with you?” she questioned.

“No, it’s me who doesn’t deserve it.”

“There’s no question of deserving when it comes to you; it’s only about whether I’m worthy or not. If you think I’m unworthy, you’re free to leave me. Go ahead, abandon me to fend for myself in the Qin family.”

“That has nothing to do with your self-sufficiency.” Lin Nuo retorted.

“First of all, we’ve already provoked Zhao Kuo and Qin Dao. They will come after me next, and I can’t face them alone. I need you by my side. If we don’t share a room and I end up demonized at night, what then?”

“You won’t, I can assure you.”

“Right now, I don’t believe what you say. You claimed you’d help me through all of this, but if you’re unwilling to even share a room with me, I doubt your sincerity. It seems I should expect disappointment from you. You can leave at any time.”

“That’s unreasonable.”

Lin Nuo complained; what was this woman going on about? If he didn’t care about her, he’d have gone to sleep ages ago.

Although sharing a room with the stunning Qin Shili was a dream for countless men, including his past self, now he had real concerns.

He needed to be solid as steel to handle her; otherwise, she’d run him ragged.

“Just give me a straightforward answer. Either we share a room or you leave me alone, and I’ll respect your decision without holding a grudge.”

“I’m fine with sharing a room, but could you be a little quieter?”

“Sure.”

“I think you can’t be trusted.”

“Then why even ask? Honestly, I know your worries. We actually have some enhancing medicinal herbs in the manor; I bought them at a high price. When the time comes, I’ll let you take them, and you’ll feel great again. Aren’t you interested in my body?”

“You have this? When did you buy it?” Lin Nuo asked in confusion.

“Since I was attracted to you; I was just waiting for the right time to use it.”

“…?”

Is this really that scary? You’ve been prepared all along? When I, Lin Nuo, fell for you, I was just thinking about the name for our future child, and you’ve got all the equipment ready?

When it comes to professionalism, you take the cake.

“Fine, I’ll take it and see how it works. If it’s effective, I’ll agree.”

This woman was too bold. Just wait; when I do well with her, you’ll see how impressive I can be. Last time I seemed too weak under your suppression.

That good medicine worked quickly; when he drank it, he immediately felt invigorated and remarkably spirited, as if he had been reborn.

Wonderful.

So they acted just like a couple, sharing the room. In fact, being with Qin Shili made him feel more at ease; who knows what that Demon Qi might bring? Even though he had a 99% chance of success, there was still that slim possibility.

…

Zhao Kuo left the Qin Manor, seething with anger, wishing he could slaughter Lin Nuo, tearing him apart and drinking his blood.

And then there was Qin Shili; he couldn’t have her, so he wanted to destroy her, preventing anyone else from having her.

As the young master of the Zhao family, with the Dong Wei force backing him, he rampaged wherever he pleased. Who would dare provoke him?

Alright, if that’s how it is, the Qin family shouldn’t expect any peace.

Shortly after Zhao Kuo left, Qin Dao approached him.

“Zhao young master, that kid is just a little cocky and rash. Don’t let him get to you.”

“Cocky? He’s beyond cocky; he has the audacity to oppress me. How infuriating! This kid may have some merits, but how dare he act like he’s above Zhao Kuo? I’ll teach both the Qin and Lin families a lesson.”

“Don’t be angry, Zhao young master. The Qin and Lin families will definitely face consequences. But don’t rush it; there’s a great show ahead. A grand spirit platform has recently been built in the city to protect against demonic beasts and benefit the people. Zhao young master, when the time comes, all kinds of powerful families will gather, and the Qin family will be humiliated.”

Though they shared the same surname, Qin Dao had already distanced himself from the original Qin family; he had built his own faction.

“Does Qin brother have a plan?”

“I do, but it’s inconvenient to discuss now. Two days later, on the day the spirit platform is completed, Zhao young master can unite with Dong Wei to attack the Lin and Qin families. By then, the Qin family will be ruined, losing the people’s support; everyone will rise against them.”

Qin Dao smiled, having anticipated everything.

On the day of the spirit platform’s completion, he could use the flute that Wu Zhao gave him to expose Qin Shili’s Demon Qi in front of everyone. With so many witnesses, how could she wash her hands of it?

She couldn’t! He even invited people from the Xuanyun Sect to come; when they confronted her directly, it would be a real spectacle.

With plans laid out, the Zhao family allied with Dong Wei to strike at the Qin and Lin families, with everything happening in a single breath. They would all suffer.

Let’s wait and see.

…

At this moment, in Qin Shili’s room.

Apart from her father, no other man had entered her private quarters, making Lin Nuo an exception, granted access to this sacred place.

Upon entering, he was greeted by a delightful floral fragrance, soothing and pleasant. The neatly arranged vanity and chairs were quite inviting.

As for the bed, she had ordered the maid to replace it with a double bed, spacious enough for two.

“Your room is really nice.”

Lin Nuo checked the firmness of the bed; it was just right, excellent.

“I’m glad you like it.”

Qin Shili closed the door and began to remove her outer garments.