Having many handsome men means no worries; pampering them all keeps me in good spirits.

Jiang Qingyan's lips twitched. Was the courtesan trying to offer herself up? It seems the industry's cutthroat competition started in ancient times... even top male courtesans have to go door-to-door to find clients...?

Jiang Qingyan coughed lightly and gave a polite smile. "Your name is Xingfan, right? What a lovely name... But I was exhausted last night and haven't fully recovered yet. You should go find someone else..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yuxuan and Xing Fan simultaneously turned their gazes to Jiang Qingyan's lower back, causing Jiang Qingyan's legs to tighten. She quickly took a sip of tea to ease the awkwardness.

A complex look flashed in Yun Yuxuan's eyes. Could it be that Xuan Ye served Yan Qing last night? A wave of jealousy instantly rose in his heart.

Xingfan was filled with disappointment. He had heard about Jiang Qingyan's large sum of money to redeem Xuan Ye, and had thought he would try his luck, but he never expected that even getting close to her would become a luxury...

Xingfan didn't linger, but simply gave the two a polite bow before turning and leaving.

Jiang Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief and teased Yun Yuxuan, "Looks like your business isn't doing so well. Even the courtesan has to go door-to-door to promote her services."

Yun Yuxuan didn't continue following Jiang Qingyan's words. Instead, he took a sip of tea and teased, "When you come to the manor tomorrow, I'll have the kitchen cook extra chives. After all... these things are minor issues for men; they'll get better with some care."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan's brows furrowed. "Good lad, you're quite vengeful. You're returning these words to her verbatim, aren't you?"

It was already late at night. Yun Yuxuan first sent Jiang Qingyan back to the inn before returning to the palace.

As soon as Jiang Qingyan pushed open the door, she met Lu Nian and Yi Luo's anxious eyes. "It's so late, why aren't you two asleep yet?"

Yi Luo said unhappily, "My husband knows it's so late... and he's only just come back..."

Lu Nian pursed her lips, stepped forward, took Jiang Qingyan's hand, and said softly, "I thought my husband wouldn't be coming back tonight..."

Seeing that the two grown men were up in the middle of the night just because they were jealous, Jiang Qingyan found it amusing. "Alright, I'm back now, aren't I? Go back to sleep, I'm tired."

After saying that, Jiang Qingyan chuckled and patted Lu Nian's hand, then took off her outer garment and lay down on the bed.

Lu Nian pursed her lips, obediently closed the door, and returned to her room. After all, according to the order, it was Yi Luo's turn to serve the emperor tonight.

Yi Luo pursed her lips, took off her outer robe, and lay down next to Jiang Qingyan.

Although his resentment had not been completely dispelled, he still cherished the time he spent alone with Jiang Qingyan.

Just as Jiang Qingyan closed her eyes, a warm, moist touch came to her lips. Yi Luo... he'd started again...

Although kissing Yi Luo felt good, the thought of Yun Yuxuan's soaking wet state earlier made Jiang Qingyan steel herself and push Yi Luo away. She didn't want her men to really get aroused...

Yi Luo looked on in confusion and said in a huff, "Could it be that my husband has been bewitched by some enchanting woman outside? Does he no longer love me?"

Jiang Qingyan couldn't help but scoff, "How strange it sounds coming from a grown man like you! It's like a lonely, resentful woman confined to her chambers..."

Yi Luo ripped off her human skin mask, threw herself into Jiang Qingyan's arms, and murmured while staring into her eyes, "My husband said I was the most beautiful woman, you can't change your mind so quickly..."

Jiang Qingyan reached out and gently stroked Yi Luo's features. His appearance was indeed the most beautiful, the kind of beauty that was indistinguishable between male and female. However, her feelings for Yi Luo were already genuine, not just lust after his appearance.

The two gazed at each other silently for a long time. Jiang Qingyan gently curved her lips and said softly, "Silly boy, don't always overthink things. I'm just worried that you'll get too stressed and won't be able to perform well on your wedding night..."

Yi Luo sat up abruptly, asking incredulously, "The bridal chamber...?"

Jiang Qingyan turned to the side, propped her head up with one hand, and said with a light smile, "Yes, after everything is resolved, I will give you a legitimate identity."

Yi Luo's eyes reddened slightly. He was originally just a wanderer in the martial arts world, and only after meeting Lu Nian did he find a true place to belong. He never imagined that the Emperor would actually think of giving him a legitimate identity...

Jiang Qingyan raised her hand and touched Yi Luo's face, saying softly, "From now on, don't get angry over trivial matters anymore. The only thing we need to do now is to get the Snow Silkworm as soon as possible and then hurry back."

Yi Luo obediently nodded, lay down next to Jiang Qingyan again, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes sparkling with endless anticipation for the future…

"By the way, why haven't I seen peony these past few days?" Jiang Qingyan stroked Yi Luo's chest, almost forgetting about green peony.

"She went to work as a doctor at Baoxian Hall in the city, saying it was to make it easier to inquire about things," Yi Luo said casually.

Jiang Qingyan nodded and instructed, "Tell her first thing tomorrow morning that we are moving to the Third Prince's residence for temporary accommodation, and tell her to come find me there if she needs anything."

Yi Luo turned to Jiang Qingyan and asked in confusion, "Are we moving to the Third Prince's residence tomorrow?"

Jiang Qingyan patted his head and explained, "Well, I'm going to go to the palace with the Third Prince in seven days, and then I'll find a chance to steal back the Snow Silkworm."

“I’ll go with you,” Yi Luo said nervously.

"No need, I've already made a plan. I'll only bring Peony into the palace that day. Besides, with so many people around, I'll inevitably be distracted if you and Lu Nian are with me. You just need to wait outside the palace. Once we get the Snow Silkworm, we'll return to Da'an immediately!" Jiang Qingyan whispered.

After pondering for a moment, Yi Luo agreed to Jiang Qingyan's arrangement. After all, the Emperor was always resourceful and wise; listening to her was surely the right thing to do.

As dawn broke, sunlight streamed through the cracks in the window and fell comfortably on Jiang Qingyan.

Jiang Qingyan stretched and lazily opened her eyes.

Without Yi Luo's "kissing attack," I slept exceptionally well that night.

"Husband, you're awake. Have some porridge first. The Third Prince is already waiting for us downstairs at the inn. I've also informed Green Medicine." Yi Luo had already gotten up and tidied everything up. She then picked up Jiang Qingyan's outer robe from the couch and carefully helped her put it on.

Lu Nian then set out the bowls and chopsticks on the table, waiting for Jiang Qingyan to come and eat.

Seeing that Lu Nian didn't ask any more questions, Jiang Qingyan guessed that Yi Luo had already told him that morning. She smiled at Lu Nian, then walked to the table, sat down, and drank the porridge in large gulps.

After finishing breakfast, the three packed their luggage and prepared to go downstairs when Xuan Ye's voice suddenly came from behind them: "Is Young Master leaving...?"

Jiang Qingyan slapped her forehead; she had almost forgotten about him…

"Would you like to come with us to the Third Prince's residence?" Jiang Qingyan asked, turning around.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ye's previously dim eyes instantly lit up, and he immediately nodded in agreement before quickly following after him.

Yi Luo frowned, about to say something, but then remembered Jiang Qingyan's words from last night, so he could only take a deep breath and force himself to be more sensible.

Yun Yuxuan was sitting on a chair in the inn drinking tea when he saw Jiang Qingyan finally come downstairs. He quickly got up and went over to her, smiling slightly, "Qingyan looks good. She must have slept very well last night."

Jiang Qingyan curled her lips and pointed at Yi Luo, feigning helplessness, saying, "No, no, it's all because my concubine was unsatisfied last night, which exhausted me and caused me to oversleep. I'm sorry to have kept Yu Xuan waiting...?"