Chapter 26 (1/2)

Chapter 26 — Han Xuan Hao’s Blushi+ng Face & Palpitating Heart

”Clearly, you wanted bengong to discover you If bengong failed to do so, wouldn't you be disappointed?” Shang Wuxin's voice was cold She honestly couldn’t understand why the Lord of Han Xing Pavilion was tailing her, and she could tell he didn't mean any harm either

Han Xuan Hao eyebrows rose ”Why is Wuxin so intelligent?” As he spoke, he itched to move closer, but he was barely able to procure an inch before an icy glare fro Wuxin halted him

Han Xuan Hao felt like he could go as far as to say that if he took even one step closer, Shang Wuxin would definitely make a move to kill him

”Since you're here, help bengong with a task!” Shang Wuxin gazed at the e ”This will neutralize one of the three favors you owe me”

She had originally been conte on who to send out for that task, and now someone had delivered himself to her doorstep

Interest piqued, Han Xuan Hao immediately spoke ”Whatever Wuxin wants accomplished, you only need to say it You need not mention the favors After all, we are partners, are we not?”

Inside, he knew that if all three of the favors he oere fulfilled, Shang Wuxin would no longer have anything to do with him How could he allow that to happen?

”For this task, I'll need you to return to the capital!” She felt skeptical of his selfless proclamation, but since he himself said that the three favors wouldn't be implicated, why try to convince hi herself the short end of the stick?

”What is it?” Han Xuan Hao questioned incredulously He'd shadowed the whole way because he wanted to be at Wuxin's side, but noas being asked to go back His heart was tense, and he was even wondering if Wuxin had done it on purpose

Shang Wuxin glanced at Han Xuan Hao, whose reluctance was clear as day, and her lips twitched ”You don't want to?” Her eyes ladened with displeasure Hishis debts Should she dispose of him?

How could Han Xuan Hao possibly not notice the thick h bitterness trickled into his heart, he spoke with a smile, ”This task, if Wuxin wants me to complete it, I can However, I have one condition” Once those words fell, he threw Shang Wuxin a suggestive wink

The sasped with appreciation—he truly was a yaonei[1]

[1] “妖孽” = A ter others into doing questionable things, similar to a seductress This term is commonly translated as ‘evildoer,’ but I think that translation is lacking, so I stuck with the Chinese

Shang Wuxin sized him up, and her voice contained a sliver of interest ”Oh? Mind sharing what your condition is?” For hio beyond her expectations at all, as she should've done the same too She just didn't kno considerable his condition would be

Han Xuan Hao braved Shang Wuxin's murderous eyes and slowly drew near, but he knew his limits, so he kept his hands to himself With their close proxirance He couldn't help but sniff a fewWuxin's natural body scent and finding it odd that a young ive off such a nice scent However, he really did like this scent

”From now on, I wish for you to call e to ree, I'll return to the capital and help you with your task How about it? And at this point, I don't think we're just partners anymore—we're friends!”

Shang Wuxin took a step back, slightly widening the distance between theant scent and felt a sense of loss, but nonetheless, he continued to s Wuxin He knew the youth was an exceedingly intelligent individual, but his request did not cross any lines

Sure enough, Shang Wuxin only pondered briefly before saying, ”Then, Xuan Hao, I thank you for your assistance!” The i fro —at least on a surface level to acknowledge Han Xuan Hao as a friend On the other hand, there was no way of knowing her real thoughts

Han Xuan Hao was delighted to hear his na Wuxin's lips His own red lips arched into a wide grin, and his eyes sparkled; a completely unrestrained display of beauteousness, so brilliant it was suffocating

A perplexed expression surfaced on Shang Wuxin's face as she stared at him It was merely a naet it, as long as her purpose was satisfied, nothing else concerned her

”Alright, what do you need me to return for?” Joy brimmed Han Xuan Hao's countenance Fro to reach the capital If the task was accomplished quickly, he could still catch up