Quick Transmigration: Forbidden to Covet Beautiful NPCs

Nighttime, in the study.

Wu Tongxue lay listlessly on the table, idly touching the abacus beads, trying not to make a sound.

The lamplight was dim, casting indistinct shadows on the window paper.

Liu Qingce sat behind his desk, his back straight, holding a book in his hand, his gaze focused.

When I glanced to the side again, I saw that the person had fallen into a light sleep, breathing steadily and rhythmically.

Liu Qingce quietly put down his book and walked over, his dark gray shadow falling on Wu Tongxue.

The boy bent one arm and rested it on his head, a faint blush rising on his face, his skin fair and rosy, his sleeping face adorable.

Liu Qingce's slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he lightly touched someone's forehead with his finger.

The boredom of reading had dissipated, and he silently condemned Wu Tongxue's thuggish behavior.

The two families had been neighbors since childhood, and Liu Qingce and Wu Tongxue had a very good relationship. The adults were used to letting them stay overnight at each other's homes.

Liu Qingce has a very strong sense of territory, and Wu Tongxue likes to jump around on his bottom line. Over time, Liu Qingce has also gotten used to Wu Tongxue's presence.

After admiring his obedient appearance for a while, Liu Qingce pinched his nose to wake him up.

"What are you doing?" Wu Tongxue turned over and continued sleeping.

"Go to my room to sleep, be careful not to catch a cold."

Wu Tongxue lingered for a while before reluctantly saying, "...I understand."

Liu Qingce was a scholar, fair-skinned and handsome, a typical gentle and frail scholar.

Killing a chicken is no problem, but carrying a person with your bare hands might break your arm. The scholar Liu Qingce urged again, "It's late, you should go to sleep."

Wu Tongxue gave him a resentful look before yawning and shuffling out the door, turning into Liu Qingce's room with practiced ease.

After the door was closed, Liu Qingce turned around, stepped across the threshold of the study, closed the door, and continued studying.

As a scholar, Liu Qingce had his own routine, which he maintained for ten years without fail.

After adjusting the lamp wick, Liu Qingce returned to his desk, refocused his thoughts, and began reading attentively.

The moon is extremely round tonight, with two or three dark clouds drifting across the sky, occasionally obscuring half of the full moon.

The moonlight shone down, illuminating the silver threads on a corner of a robe, reflecting a faint shimmer.

The leaves rustled as Shen Yu stood with his hands behind his back on a branch, his eyes reflecting a dim yellow light.

Ah-Ye, holding the knife, stood there for a long time before leaving.

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Liu Yuan returned earlier than expected, and Aunt Qing finally felt relieved upon seeing him.

"I'll go see that child first." Liu Yuan was often out and about, and had a smooth and easygoing personality. He quickly reassured his wife and went to see Shen Yu.

Wu Tongxue squatted in the corner with Xiao Hei, stroking Xiao Hei's shiny fur, trying to hear what was happening next door.

Unfortunately, I didn't hear anything.

They soon learned that Liu Qingce and Shen Yu would be heading to the capital in a few days.

Liu Qingce was taking inventory of things.

"You must remember my interest and the money; you absolutely cannot forget." Wu Tongxue took out several IOUs and waved them in front of him.

"Also, make a list of the best places to eat in the capital beforehand. Try them out first and write down the good ones."

Wu Tongxue chattered on and on, "There are also fun places, I heard it's in the capital..."

Little Black was lying on the ground sleeping, already dizzy from listening.

Liu Qingce patiently agreed to each request without showing any impatience.

"I will write to tell you."

"Okay." Wu Tongxue was very well-behaved at this moment and even helped tidy up.

Liu Qingce felt both touched and reluctant, "There's not much stuff, I'll take it."

Wu Tongxue, who had just handed over a piece of clothing, sat back down on the stool and leisurely sipped her tea.

Liu Qingce is about to leave, and Wu Tongxue has been very well-behaved and obedient these days, which Liu Qingce is not used to.

Feeling uneasy, she said, "I'll keep half the money for you."

"Huh? You want to double the interest?" Wu Tongxue clapped her hands. "Great!"

Liu Qingce: "..." He just hated that he had a mouth.

With his money-grubbing nature, he'd never be short of money, so why worry about it?

Wu Tongxue happily took another IOU home.

Liu Xuan remained silent in response. Liu Qingce had no sense in front of Xiaoxue, signing one unfair contract after another, just like a simple-minded farmhand in a landlord's house.

The stinky man didn't need her pity. Liu Xuan happily added some more silver to Wu Tongxue's empty coffers, and after admiring his stunning beauty for a while, she reluctantly left.

"Sigh." Liu Xian sighed inwardly, "The younger brother's debts must be repaid by the older brother."

The older brother, Liu Xian, also added some silver to his younger brother's savings account.

"Don't worry about him." Liu Xian patted his younger brother on the shoulder. "He'll be fine."

A golden carp is not meant to stay in a pond; it will transform into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds. This journey may be an extraordinary encounter for Liu Qingce.

Wu Tongxue nodded. He wasn't worried about that; what he was more worried about was when he could get back the treasury he had entrusted to Liu Qingce.

Ling has been much quieter lately, seemingly busy with something, but he believes in Ling's abilities.

Since they had promised to take care of Liu Qingce's life, there was nothing to worry about.

Xiao Hei came over and nibbled at his pants. Wu Tongxue looked down.

Little Black was pawing at a small basket with one leg, wagging its tail and barking incessantly toward the door.

Wu Tongxue slapped his forehead and said hurriedly, "I forgot to return the basket from the clan chief's house. I'm going out for a bit and I'll be right back."

"Little Black, let's go, let's go."

Wu Tongxue ran ahead carrying a basket, grabbed two melons from the kitchen and put them in, while Xiao Hei followed behind on all four legs.

In the setting sun, the shadows of the boy and the puppy stretched long.

The air was warm and cozy. Liu Xian shook his head and tidied up the messy yard.

"Is Xiaoxue alright?" Mr. Liu, who was doing carpentry work, came out, looking quite worried.

After all, they grew up together, and he was worried that his youngest son would be upset.

Liu Xian shook his head, "It's nothing, but I'm happy to have brought back another IOU."

Father Liu knew that his youngest son's savings were depleted, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

Wu Tongxue's meager savings quickly filled up, and she was overjoyed. She lay on her bed and worked out the abacus twice before finally falling asleep.

Even on the day she saw Liu Qingce and Shen Yu off, Wu Tongxue's high spirits did not wane.

The autumn air was crisp and clear; the weather was lovely that day.

A large crowd blocked the village entrance, and the clan chief personally came to see the two young people off, giving them many words of advice.

"Take care and have a safe trip." After Liu Qingce said goodbye to his family, Wu Tongxue waved to him.

Liu Qingce had a lot to say, but he kept it all to himself. "Okay."

I will write back to you when I get to the capital.

Wu Tongxue nodded happily, "I understand."

She stepped forward and whispered in his ear, "Remember my money, pay me back later."

Liu Qingce's ears turned red, and his heart sank. "Mm."

Sure enough, all he remembered was the money.

"Shen Yu, have a safe journey, see you in the capital."

Shen Yu looked at him and nodded, "Okay."

The group walked away towards the rising sun, and all the guards who had stayed behind followed them away.

"Let's go home for dinner," Liu Xian called to his younger brother.

"Let's go."