When Lu Jingyan saw Liang Qiuli's eyes light up after hearing the words "redemption," he knew that this time he was almost certain to succeed.

Liang Qiuli pursed her lips, staring into Lu Jingyan's eyes, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, before finally taking a deep breath.

"Qiu Li is willing, but General, your offer of yourself is too much. I am but a woman of the night. If you do not mind, General, I am willing to serve you as your servant to repay your kindness today."

Liang Qiuli still didn't want Lu Jingyan to succeed so quickly, which is why she made those remarks.

Lu Jingyan stared at Liang Qiuli's expression and knew that she didn't trust him and was afraid that if she escaped the pit of fire that was Xianle Pavilion, she would fall into an unknown abyss in the General's Mansion.

He should have been angry, but seeing Liang Qiuli's eyes, which were full of gratitude yet also a hint of wariness, Lu Jingyan couldn't bring himself to be angry.

As long as Liang Qiuli is willing to follow him, he will eventually win her complete trust over time.

Thinking of this, Lu Jingyan nodded and comforted Liang Qiuli.

"You're very good. This general doesn't mind your status. Since this is what you want, then you can stay by my side as my personal maid for now."

Liang Qiuli instantly relaxed, a genuine smile appearing on her lips.

Lu Jingyan noticed all these subtle changes. For some reason, he felt his Adam's apple go dry and subconsciously licked his lips. A fire ignited in his heart, and he couldn't help but want to get closer to Liang Qiuli.

Lu Jingyan wanted to pull the person into his arms, but he used reason to suppress the impulse in his heart for the time being, and his gentle gaze also carried a hint of restraint that was not easily noticed.

"Qiu Li, you..."

Liang Qiuli had long known that Bai Xia was up to something, and now that she saw Lu Jingyan acting like he was in the early stages of a drug's effects, she naturally understood everything.

With Lu Jingyan's help, Bai Xia was dealt with.

The thought process happened in an instant. After she figured it out, Liang Qiuli's joyful expression gradually turned into a serious one. She frowned slightly and interrupted Lu Jingyan's words with some uncertainty.

"General, this is...this is traditional Chinese medicine."

Liang Qiuli's identity this time is that of a slender woman from Xianle Pavilion, so of course she can't pretend to be innocent and clueless. So it's better to be bold and point it out directly.

"what?"

After Liang Qiuli said that, Lu Jingyan realized instantly that the abnormality in his body was not normal, but caused by some kind of drug.

His eyes narrowed, and he racked his brain trying to find the possible person or thing that might have drugged him.

It might have been that glass of wine, but he couldn't figure out who was behind it all or what their intentions were in drugging him.

However, he felt even more favorably toward Liang Qiuli, since this showed that Liang Qiuli's refusal to become his concubine was not a feigned retreat, but rather she genuinely hadn't made up her mind.

Otherwise, in this situation, wouldn't it be better to pretend you don't know and let him get closer to her to improve their relationship?

However, now is not the time to think about these things. Lu Jingyan felt his body getting hotter and hotter, and his blood and qi were surging violently.

Especially since he was only a step away from Liang Qiuli, and smelling her faint fragrance, his desire stirred even more, and his rationality gradually dissipated.

He took a half step forward, reached out and pulled Liang Qiuli into his arms, then lowered his head and kissed her rosy lips.

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