After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Qin Yichen stopped and turned around upon hearing the sound. He looked at Zhou Yunjin with a puzzled expression and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to say, my wife?"

Zhou Yunjin smiled shyly, then reached out her delicate hand and carefully groped under the pillow to find an item, which she quickly stuffed into Qin Yichen's arms.

Qin Yichen felt a soft object in his arms and couldn't help but feel curious.

He looked down and saw that what he was holding in his hand was an exquisite bellyband.

This bib is made of purple silk and embroidered with a lifelike peony flower. The petals are so delicate and beautiful that you can almost smell the fragrance of the flower.

"I may be quite busy lately and won't have much time to spend with you, my lord. If you miss me, you can take out this undergarment and take a look."

Zhou Yunjin blushed and explained in a voice barely audible.

Qin Yichen looked at the undergarment in his hand with a mischievous grin: "Isn't this the one you wore before? Doesn't that mean you're completely naked right now?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunjin's face flushed red, and she reached out to hit Qin Yichen, saying, "Husband, please stop teasing me. Take it or leave it. If you don't want it, just give it back to me."

Qin Yichen laughed and dodged, carefully putting away the undergarment. "I want it, how could I not want it? When I can't see you, I can use it to think of you."

Zhou Yunjin smiled faintly, "Then my husband must not use it for strange things."

"Tch, who do you think you are?"

Qin Yichen rolled his eyes at her, "I've already eaten its owner, so why would I need to use it to kill time?"

Zhou Yunjin blushed and said shyly, "Alright, stop joking, let's go back now."

"I will go back immediately to prepare for assisting the Ye family. My wife, please stay home and wait for news."

Qin Yichen's smile faded, and he spoke seriously.

Zhou Yunjin nodded, her eyes full of trust.

After Qin Yichen left, Zhou Yunjin immediately resumed her authority as the matriarch of the family and began to handle the affairs of the Ye family.

……

Qin Yichen had just stepped across the high threshold of the Prince of Jin's mansion and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath when he saw a figure rushing towards him like a gust of wind.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Xiao Guizi.

Little Guizi was panting heavily, his face flushed red, and large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. When he got close, he suddenly stopped, hands on his knees, gasping for breath, muttering, "Oh, my Prince Jin! I've been waiting for you day and night, so eagerly anticipating your return! Finally, you're back!"

Qin Yichen looked at the scene before him and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

He reached out and patted Xiao Guizi on the back to help him catch his breath, then asked in confusion, "Hey Xiao Guizi, what happened? Why are you so worried? Is the sky going to fall?"

Xiao Guizi straightened up, swallowed hard, and after calming his breathing, said anxiously, "Your Highness, if you come back any later, we won't be able to keep it from His Majesty! Then none of us will be in trouble!"

After saying that, he nervously rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with worry and fear.

Qin Yichen patted his shoulder reassuringly, "It's alright, I'm back now."

The more he looked at Xiao Guizi, the more he felt that he was like a woman.

If this weren't a world of cultivation, one could easily distinguish between men and women by their physical characteristics.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned!

This is a world of spiritual practice.

Some male and female characteristics can be altered or concealed through elixirs, cultivation techniques, and other means.

Qin Yichen moved closer to Xiao Guizi and scrutinized him closely, making Xiao Guizi feel uncomfortable.

"Your Highness, what are you doing?"

Xiao Guizi shrank his neck.

Qin Yichen said jokingly, "I'm wondering if you're a woman in disguise."

Xiao Guizi's eyes widened, and he hurriedly waved his hands, "Your Highness, please don't joke like that. I am neither a man nor a woman."

Qin Yichen raised an eyebrow, looking at Xiao Guizi with a half-smile, "Xiao Guizi, why are you so nervous? I was just joking with you."

Xiao Guizi scratched his head and stammered, "Your Highness, this... I'm mainly afraid that if word gets out, I'll lose my life. After all, rumors can spread like wildfire."

Even if this matter proves my innocence, no one is willing to uphold justice for me.

Qin Yichen was slightly taken aback after hearing this, not expecting that Xiao Guizi would have such concerns, but he quickly revealed a playful smile, "If someone else said that, I might believe it, but if you say it, I won't believe it, after all, your godfather is the Grand Eunuch Ye Buqun."

Xiao Guizi said with a bitter face, "Your Highness, you don't know, my godfather has always been fair in separating public and private matters and never abuses his power for personal gain. If I really commit a crime, my godfather would never open a door for me."

How do you know your godfather won't make things easier for you?

Qin Yichen asked suspiciously, "Did you encounter something like this in the past?"

"No, not at all."

Xiao Guizi flattered, "I have always been well-behaved and have never caused trouble for my godfather."

"That's it."

Qin Yichen patted his shoulder, admonishing him like an elder, "All of this is just your subjective conjecture. What godfather in this world doesn't love his godson?"

Xiao Guizi shook his head upon hearing this, "Your Highness, my godfather holds a high position and must be cautious in his actions. Even if he loves me dearly, he cannot show any favoritism on the surface."

Qin Yichen, however, disagreed. "I still think you're too pessimistic. Fine, let's leave that aside for now. Tell me first, what's the matter with His Majesty that's about to become undeniable?"

Xiao Guizi then remembered the important matter and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, His Majesty inquired about your whereabouts yesterday, and I kept making excuses, saying that you had gone into seclusion to cultivate. But His Majesty seems to have noticed something amiss and will probably send someone to investigate."

Qin Yichen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It's alright. Now that I'm back, I won't be going out again for the next few days, so you don't need to worry."

Xiao Guizi's eyes lit up. "That's wonderful! I was really afraid I couldn't hide it from His Majesty, and I've been living in constant fear."

Qin Yichen gave him an approving look, "I believe in your abilities, and your future is limitless."

Xiao Guizi, filled with confidence after receiving the praise, said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my best."

He then turned to leave, but just then, Qin Yichen suddenly called out to him, "Wait!"

Xiao Guizi stopped and turned around, smiling broadly, saying, "Is there anything else Your Highness wish to instruct me to do?"

To confirm his vague suspicion, Qin Yichen deliberately put on a stern face and pretended to be serious. "Go and prepare hot water for me so I can take a bath."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Guizi's mouth dropped open in surprise, and he let out a short gasp: "Ah..."

Seeing this, Qin Yichen frowned slightly and raised his voice, asking, "What 'huh'? Don't you understand what I'm saying?"

Xiao Guizi trembled with fright and quickly lowered his head, stammering, "This...this...Your Highness, Steward Lin has always been in charge of your daily life. I'm afraid I can't serve you well enough. Perhaps I should go and invite Steward Lin over?"

Qin Yichen waved his hand without hesitation and refused, saying, "No need! Ruoxi has been very busy with many things lately, so let her rest for a while today."

He paused, staring intently at Xiao Guizi, and continued to press, "What? Xiao Guizi, are you unwilling to serve me?"