Chapter 177

Chapter 177

◎Serving the Lord of the Division is my honor.◎

Luo Wanqing paused, knowing that Xie Heng was furious at this moment.

She spoke with some exasperation, "Young Master, please don't mock me. Come into the carriage first; I'll explain."

"The Lord's actions have their reasons and need no explanation," Xie Heng pulled his sleeve from Luo Wanqing's grasp, straightened his clothes, and said firmly yet politely, "Men and women should be separate. I will find another carriage."

"I have important matters!" Luo Wanqing grabbed him, knowing that without a reason, Xie Heng wouldn't get in the carriage. She hurriedly added, "Please, Young Master, let us discuss it."

Xie Heng, hearing this, turned to look at her, scrutinizing her for a moment before emphasizing, "Only official business."

With that, he bent down and entered the carriage.

Seeing him come in, Luo Wanqing sat across from him. The Vermilion Bird did not dare enter and sat with the driver outside.

After they were seated, the carriage started moving. They sat in silence for a while until Xie Heng opened the chess box beside him and said, "Didn't Lord Luo say there was official business to discuss?"

Luo Wanqing listened to him speak, stealing a glance at him and noticing the coldness in his expression. She knew that discussing anything else now would be futile, so she decided to take it slow.

Seeing Xie Heng pick up a chess piece, she also took a white one and began playing against him. She carefully asked, "What did you talk to His Majesty about earlier?"

"His Majesty asked me to assist the Lord. Please consider giving me a position so that I can serve the Lord more effectively."

Luo Wanqing knew he wasn't telling the whole story and began analyzing the situation.

Li Zong assigning Xie Heng to assist her essentially meant putting Xie Heng in charge. The Supervision Division and the army were filled with Xie Heng's people, making her a mere puppet. Having Xie Heng do the work was equivalent to having him control everything behind the scenes.

In the end, Xie Heng would do the work, and she would take the blame. Truly perfect.

She nodded and placed a chess piece, then asked, "So what position do you think is suitable?"

"It's up to the Lord to decide." Xie Heng's tone was indifferent, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Luo Wanqing glanced at him, pretending not to notice the distance in his words. She continued placing chess pieces and said, "For now, you can assume the position of Deputy Lord. When you go out on missions, just say it's my order."

"Yes."

"This time, His Majesty ordered three divisions of the Northern Fourth Army and the Sixteen Guards to accompany us. Most of the Sixteen Guards come from noble families, which might not be ideal." Luo Wanqing, understanding Li Zong's arrangement for Xie Heng, brought up the trip to Si Prefecture, "I want to leave them in East Capital and only bring the Third Division."

"To make it easier for them to control East Capital?"

Xie Heng asked. Luo Wanqing hesitated slightly before placing her chess piece elsewhere and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"After the Northern Fourth Army absorbed the Six Rate Army, it expanded to eighty thousand soldiers, with twenty thousand per division, stationed in East Capital. The Sixteen Guards, however, are scattered throughout the country, with only two thousand stationed here. Now, His Majesty has given you sixty thousand soldiers and left only two thousand. If the Sixteen Guards rebel, what will His Majesty do?"

Hearing this, Luo Wanqing knew Li Zong would never agree to her plan. She thought for a moment and said, "Should we find a place to release them along the way?"

The word "release" made Xie Heng want to laugh, but considering her actions, he suppressed his amusement and said calmly, "It's unnecessary. Most of the Sixteen Guards' soldiers are commoners, and the two thousand are unfamiliar with each other. Instead, reorganize the Third Division and integrate these two thousand soldiers into different units. Control the commanders from noble families, and once we leave East Capital, they'll soon become your men."

Luo Wanqing relaxed a bit as she listened to him and nodded, continuing, "Understood. With only three days until departure, can the Ministry of Revenue, Military Affairs, and Works ensure the supplies and provisions are ready?"

"A half-month supply shouldn't be a problem," Xie Heng replied. "We always keep a reserve stock. More than that would require additional arrangements."

"That's good."

Luo Wanqing felt relieved. With no further questions, Xie Heng remained silent. Looking at the chessboard, she finally asked after a long pause, "Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Xie Heng looked at her, then lowered his head and simply said, "Have you finished discussing official business?"

Luo Wanqing hesitated, nodding. She looked at the chessboard, unable to meet his gaze, and gathered her courage to cautiously say, "I know you're angry, but my heart has always been with you. If you have any doubts, you can ask me. We two..."

"Have some water."

Xie Heng poured a cup of tea with one hand, interrupting her, and handed it to her.

Luo Wanqing looked at the cup of tea offered to her, unsure of Xie Heng's intentions. But she dared not refuse it, thinking it might be a sign of goodwill.

She took the cup and sipped the tea absentmindedly, planning to continue explaining. Suddenly, she realized the taste was off!

Luo Wanqing looked up in shock, but Xie Heng was not looking at her. He took a sip of his own tea.

"You..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she felt dizzy and lost control, falling forward. Xie Heng quickly caught her face, preventing it from hitting the chessboard.

"Asking won't yield the truth," Xie Heng looked at the cold, emotionless face in his palm, feeling her pulse, "why waste words?"

The amount of sedative Xie Heng gave Luo Wanqing was small but potent. When she woke up, it was already past noon.

She jolted awake, gasping and looking around. Instinctively, she said, "Xie..."

Realizing she was no longer in the carriage but in her room, she saw that the room was empty except for piles of documents. Her clothes had been changed, and her wounds had been treated. A quick circulation of her inner energy revealed that someone had helped guide it, possibly even giving her medicine. Compared to before she fainted, she felt much better.

What was he doing?

Why did Xie Heng knock her out?

Luo Wanqing was confused and hadn't fully recovered when she heard footsteps outside. Looking up, she saw Zhu Si entering with food and medicine.

"Oh," Zhu Si smiled upon seeing Luo Wanqing awake, "Lord, you're awake."

"Where is the Young Master?" Luo Wanqing immediately asked.

Zhu Si placed the food and medicine in front of Luo Wanqing and explained, "The Young Master went to check on the military equipment at the Ministry of Works. Before leaving, he received a message from the palace, bringing your official robe. He placed it on the table along with the Lord's seal. He said that once you wake up, you should put on the official robe and go to the Northern Fourth Army camp in the outskirts with the Vermilion Bird to meet General Zhou Shan and familiarize yourself with the commanders. This will make it easier to reorganize the troops when the muster happens in three days. Tomorrow, the Supervision Division will arrange for all the Si Shi to meet you and announce your succession as Lord."

Luo Wanqing listened. Although Xie Heng wasn't there, he had arranged everything.

She was momentarily at a loss, unsure whether to be angry with him for drugging her or grateful that he handled all matters efficiently without causing her any trouble.

But time was pressing, and she didn't have the luxury to dwell on it. She immediately stood up and said, "I'll have a quick meal and then go meet General Zhou with the Vermilion Bird envoy."

"Oh, one more thing."

Zhu Si suddenly remembered something and hurriedly added, "Young Master also mentioned that some assets in the Supervision Division are his personal property. Now that you're the head of the division, you need to settle the accounts clearly. He asked you to remember to see him when you return tonight."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wanqing was taken aback. When she realized what Zhu Si meant, she laughed in frustration.

In the end, she could only wave her hand and say, "Understood."

Zhou Shan was one of Xie Heng's people, and Xie Heng had already made all the arrangements. Though not explicitly stated, when Luo Wanqing arrived, Zhou Shan had everything prepared.

Luo Wanqing familiarized herself with the Northern Fourth Army, recognizing everyone.

Zhou Shan secretly gave her a brief overview of each person's background and personality, giving her a good understanding.

Now renowned in the East Capital, many soldiers watched her as she inspected the camp, whispering among themselves.

Luo Wanqing glanced at them but didn't say much. She only mentioned to Zhou Shan about dispersing the Sixteen Guards into the army. Zhou Shan nodded; although it wasn't a small matter, it wasn't overly complex. He said, "I will prepare the list of the new formations and submit it to the military governor the day after tomorrow."

Luo Wanqing was grateful and bowed, saying, "Thank you, General Zhou."

"No problem. Young Master administered justice fairly and saved my life from the hands of the aristocratic children. I respect Young Master, respect the Supervision Division, and respect you as the head."

"Respect me?"

Luo Wanqing found this strange. Zhou Shan smiled, "Most in the camp have heard about you. We are all commoners. To follow a leader who fights for the Qin family, interrogates the Eastern Palace's Six Armies for the people, and pursues justice against Zheng Pingsheng for personal revenge—we are very happy. If there were more people like you, our lives would be much better."

"Young Master is also such a person," Luo Wanqing quickly interjected.

Zhou Shan chuckled, "Of course I know, but we were talking about you. You immediately brought up Young Master, showing how much you care about him."

"It's not about caring or not," Luo Wanqing said gently, with a hint of helplessness, "it's just that everyone deserves fairness. I hope Young Master gets his too."

Zhou Shan didn't quite understand, but Luo Wanqing looked at him and said, "He is a good person, and I wish everyone knew that."

Hearing this, Zhou Shan replied, "May your wishes come true."

As they spoke, Zhou Shan escorted Luo Wanqing out. When she returned alone to the mountain, it was already night. She walked up the steps and saw that Xie Heng's courtyard was still lit.

The gates were wide open, but Xie Heng was nowhere to be seen. The bright lights seemed to be waiting for someone to return.

Luo Wanqing hesitated for a moment. After thinking it over, she turned to head back to her own room.

Just as she took a step, she heard Xie Heng say, "Why aren't you coming in? Afraid I'll ask for the accounts?"

Surprised, Luo Wanqing realized Xie Heng was inside. After a moment's hesitation, she finally mustered the courage to turn around and enter the courtyard.

Xie Heng was sitting and reading documents from the Northwest. Looking up, he saw the woman in black robes with a golden crown entering from outside.

The outfit wasn't particularly elaborate, obviously hastily made, but the craftsmanship was excellent, making it dignified.

The black silk base was adorned with scattered golden flowers, the wide sleeves and slender waist accentuating her noble beauty.

His gaze briefly swept over her waist before he looked away, lowering his head to the documents and saying indifferently, "Sit down."

Luo Wanqing sat nervously across from Xie Heng.

In the days since she hadn't been back, Xie Heng's room seemed to have changed significantly.

Curtains now hung in the bedroom, hiding the bed, and all the documents had been moved out, leaving the room empty.

Then came the sound of an abacus being used. Luo Wanqing turned to see Xie Heng taking out a gold abacus that seemed to have been prepared long ago. He pulled out a ledger, handed it to Luo Wanqing, and took out paper and pen, starting to calculate the accounts. "The Supervision Division was established by me, primarily relying on government funding, but many assets still come from my private property. During the handover, I need to clarify these with Director Luo."

Luo Wanqing opened the ledger, seeing the staggering figures, and listened as Xie Heng explained the details. "The Supervision Division has 39,000 shops under its name annually, of which 13,000 are my private property. There are 20,000 acres of land, 13,000 of which are mine, scattered throughout the country. The remaining silver in the account is 127,300 taels, which I won't divide."

Luo Wanqing was stunned, having never seen so much money in her life.

Xie Heng glanced at her and continued, "In the East Capital, the main assets are these 139 shops, but the location of the Supervision Division is my private property. So, Director Luo, you have two choices: either pay me 100,000 taels of silver per year as rent based on market prices, or relocate to a new site. What do you think?"

Luo Wanqing remained silent.

Xie Heng reminded her, "I'm not making things difficult for you. This is already one-third of the market price. Buying it is out of the question, so either move or rent. Please give me a clear answer."

After a long silence, Luo Wanqing muttered something.

Xie Heng looked up at her and saw her hastily stand up, saying softly, "I'm going to take a bath."

Xie Heng was taken aback. Before he could react, Luo Wanqing had already rushed to the small pool at the back of the courtyard.

By the time he realized what she was doing, he could hear her undressing. He couldn't bring himself to call her back.

Luo Wanqing's heart was pounding. She had some savings before, but nothing like this. Xie Heng casually asked for 100,000 taels a year, leaving her speechless.

She decided to stall for time, soaking in the pool repeatedly until her mind calmed down. Then she realized she had rushed in without bringing a change of clothes.

After a moment's hesitation, she tentatively called out, "Young Master, could you bring me a robe?"

Xie Heng immediately responded, "Men and women should not touch each other. Director Luo, please be mindful."

Luo Wanqing was stumped. After a long pause, she still couldn't bring herself to call him "husband." She picked up her official robe, tied it around her waist, and walked out.

Hearing her emerge, Xie Heng continued working with the abacus, saying, "Apart from the rent, the weapons development department of the Supervision Division is partly funded by me..."

At the sight of Luo Wanqing, he paused mid-sentence.

Luo Wanqing walked out, wiping her hair. Seeing Xie Heng quietly watching her without speaking, she asked in confusion, "Young Master?"

Xie Heng snapped back to reality, shifting his gaze away and turning to look at the abacus. He couldn't recall what he had been calculating earlier. Finally, he shook the abacus in his hand to reset it and started over.

Luo Wanqing sat down, listening to the clattering sounds of the abacus in the room. She watched as Xie Heng worked the abacus as if it might explode at any moment.

After watching for a while, she cautiously said, "Young Master, stop calculating."

"It has to be clear..."

"I won't pay this money."

Xie Heng paused, lifting his eyes to look at the woman across from him.

Luo Wanqing was only wearing her official robes, which were wet and clinging to her body. She looked at him seriously and said, "You actually know why I became the Si Shi. Why are you angry with me?"

"I don't know."

Xie Heng quickly shifted his gaze away, taking a sip of tea. "Si Shi Luo's thoughts are like the sea; how could I possibly know what you're thinking? Perhaps from the moment you tricked me into betting against the Zheng family, you were plotting my position?"

Luo Wanqing did not deny it. After drinking tea, Xie Heng still felt a burning sensation in his heart.

The person before him sat quietly, kneeling. After a long while, Xie Heng finally spoke, "I can't understand."

Luo Wanqing lifted her eyes, and Xie Heng looked at her. "If you wanted the Supervision Division, you should have told me. If you just wanted to change my fate and clear my name, you could have killed Zheng Pingsheng and left that day. Why did you come back to become the Si Shi?"

"For two reasons," Luo Wanqing said seriously when he asked about the matter. "First, I want to give you another way out. With me as the Si Shi, I am your puppet. The Supervision Division is still yours, and the army is under your command, but the orders come from my mouth. In the future, if anything unexpected happens, I can share the burden with you."

Xie Heng listened, feeling a surge of anger, and turned his head. "You never trust me."

"I just want to be safe."

Luo Wanqing spoke calmly. "Young Master, I once tried very hard to change Jiuran's fate. I thought I was close to succeeding, but in the end, she still went on her own path. Ever since I knew you were Xie Heng, I've been having dreams where I stand in front of the announcement of your death, dreaming of heavy snow in Ling Nan in June."

Xie Heng's fingers trembled, insisting, "I've said it before, my life is mine to decide."

"Is what you say always true?" Luo Wanqing stared at him. "Have you never lied to me?"

Xie Heng froze. Luo Wanqing looked at the young man before her and leaned forward, touching his face gently. "I cannot bear any possibility of something happening to you. If nothing will happen to you, then nothing will happen to me in this position. If something does happen to you, being in this position allows me to give you the greatest chance. If you lie to me," Luo Wanqing smiled, "you should know that more than one person is tied to you now. All your decrees come from my mouth. If you fall, I will certainly fall too. I can't escape."

Xie Heng remained silent, suddenly understanding how much the person before him had grown.

She had learned to hide everything silently, lying in wait beneath the snow.

He was caught by her, unable to struggle free.

Xie Heng was quiet for a long time, pondering her words. He asked, "What's the second reason?"

"The second reason is that I know we have many differing ideologies. Young Master is strong-willed and decisive. If I remain just Si Shi Liu, I would never have the chance to change your decisions." Luo Wanqing calmly explained her reasoning. "Now, if there is something I don't want you to do, it will be difficult for you to achieve it."

Hearing this, Xie Heng laughed. "What I want to do, no one can stop."

Luo Wanqing smiled, looking at Xie Heng calmly. "Then let's see?"

Her words were gentle and slow, yet they carried a silent determination and pressure, quietly and softly opposing Xie Heng.

Xie Heng looked at the person before him, who was clearly opposing him, yet his heart raced uncontrollably.

He looked at her, like jade, and crossed one leg, resting his hand on his knee. His loose clothing revealed most of his chest, giving off a rakish charm.

He studied Luo Wanqing, smiling. "What don't you want to do?"

"Si Prefecture, I don't want to fight."

Luo Wanqing began her analysis. "Once war starts, it's the civilians who suffer. From the countless records I've reviewed, the Zheng family has been tyrannizing Si Prefecture, imposing heavy taxes for the tribute to East Capital, leading to widespread suffering. It's like dry wood, ready to ignite. I don't want to attack directly."

"Do you have a plan?"

"Yes."

Luo Wanqing affirmed, "Young Master publicly took on the Luo family case, gaining public support. The novels of Xuan Mountain have already spread throughout the nation, including Si Prefecture. For the people of Si Prefecture, they need a spark, and with the reputation of the Supervision Division and Young Master, we have many ways to take Si Prefecture without resorting to war."

Xie Heng listened, slowly piecing together Luo Wanqing's entire plan.

Accusing Zheng Pingsheng to gain fame, giving her a reason to assassinate him.

After assassinating Zheng Pingsheng, taking the position of Si Shi and military commander, leading troops to Si Prefecture, securing the Northern Fourth Army, and using his reputation to incite the people of Si Prefecture, taking control without bloodshed.

Xie Heng chuckled, lifting his eyes to look at her. "How long have you been thinking about this?"

"The specific plan, I conceived at Dao Sect. But if it's about wanting power to protect you—"

Luo Wanqing smiled. "In Xueling Valley, when I turned around, I had already thought about it."

Xie Heng's eyelashes fluttered, feeling as if his heart was being gripped tightly.

Luo Wanqing's eyes welled up, her voice hoarse. "From the moment I knew you were Xie Heng, I resented you for deceiving me, but mostly I was afraid. Whether it's Cui Heng or Xie Heng, you have always been an unclimbable mountain in my heart. I'm not as smart as you, I don't have your power, I don't have your talent, I don't have your martial skills, but I have to protect someone like you. So at that time, I decided I had to stand in front of you. I can't be afraid; I have to move forward, standing in front of you."

As she spoke, tears fell, like drops on Xie Heng's heart. She struggled to control herself, but it was like a crack spreading across an ice sheet, and she couldn't stop. Clenching her fists, she continued hoarsely, "I have to be calmer than you, I have to calculate more than you, I have to surpass you, I have to climb over you, only then—"

Luo Wanqing looked up at the person opposite her. "Only then can I protect the ones I want to protect."

"I couldn't protect my father."

Luo Wanqing smiled. "I couldn't protect my friend."

Xie Heng looked into her eyes, feeling as if a knife was piercing his heart.

"Please give me a chance," Luo Wanqing said earnestly, "to protect the one I love. To seek justice for you and give you a path to survival."

"You could have discussed it with me."

Xie Heng lowered his eyes and whispered, "If you had told me, I would have helped you."

"Don't you know already?"

Luo Wanqing laughed. "At the wedding banquet, you deliberately arranged for Vermilion Bird to stay by Li Zong's side, guessing that something would happen at the banquet. You chased after me to let me go and left me a letter, giving me an escape route. Do you really not know what I did?"

Xie Heng remained silent as Luo Wanqing continued, "You knew. But you thought I would kill Zheng Pingsheng and frame Li Zong, then escape. You believed everything was under your control, so you let me be. But you didn't expect that I would cooperate with Li Zong and hide you completely in the shadows. If you had known, you would have stopped me, wouldn't you?"

"Yes," Xie Heng affirmed, "Xiniang, I will try my best to be with you, but not without principles."

"So, Xie Lingshu," Luo Wanqing laughed, "this is truly our real gamble."

Xie Heng did not respond. He looked at the person before him, tears glistening in her eyes yet with a hint of pride. For some reason, his heart raced, and his blood boiled.

He suddenly wanted to possess her, a primal desire.

His gaze was too intense, and Luo Wanqing clearly felt it. She felt his desire like a tangible presence around her, meeting his gaze and observing the disheveled young man before her, scanning every inch of him.

He was too beautiful, elegant yet not overly flamboyant, handsome like pine and bamboo. Lean but not weak, each muscle exuded strength.

Her gaze burned on him; they were too familiar with each other, remembering every detail of their encounters.

They stared quietly at each other. Luo Wanqing slowly rose and walked barefoot to Xie Heng, bowing slightly. "Young Master, do you know, I used to look up to you, but later I realized that deep down, we are the same."

"What kind of people?"

Xie Heng looked up at her, and Luo Wanqing smiled lightly.

"People who don't like being beneath others."

Hearing this, Xie Heng remained silent, only watching her under the candlelight, dressed in the highest-ranking uniform of the Supervision Division. His gaze moved from the patterns on her clothes to her face, speaking softly with a playful smile: "Director Luo."

He reached out to grab the corner of her robe, pulling her closer.

Luo Wanqing followed his pull, bending down as he sincerely praised, "You look stunning in this outfit."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Heng pulled her into his arms, flipping her over. Luo Wanqing pushed against his shoulders, using the momentum to roll away, switching positions.

Once they touched, all restraint vanished.

Xie Heng kissed her passionately, while she reached inside his clothes. Neither willing to yield, they tumbled into the bedroom behind the curtains.

The moment they hit the curtains, the green silk veil brushed against Luo Wanqing's face. As she was pushed onto the bed, she realized he had kept the canopy until now.

In that moment of surprise, her dress was pushed up to her waist. He let her remain fully clothed, panting and kissing her, whispering hoarsely, "Does it hurt?"

Luo Wanqing bit her lip, gripping the bed canopy. After a moment, Xie Heng laughed.

He leaned down, kissing her while chuckling, "Xiniang, you missed me so much."

Annoyed, Luo Wanqing pushed him aside, switching positions.

Xie Heng calmly propped his hand behind his head, looking at the woman sitting on him, pressing against his chest, and said with a smile, "Director, are you angry?"

"Xie Lingshu," Luo Wanqing bit her lip, "don't get too excited too soon."

"Serving the Director is my honor."

Xie Heng chuckled, and Luo Wanqing glared at him, saying nothing.

But soon, Xie Heng couldn't keep smiling. She was fully clothed, poised and elegant, her dress like a blooming lotus covering him, hiding everything.

Her clear eyes held defiance, staring at him, but beneath the clothes lay endless allure.

This contrast amplified the intensity. Luo Wanqing stared into his eyes, leaning closer, "Tell me the truth—"

She whispered softly, "Today, when you changed my medicine, did you only change the medicine?"

Xie Heng raised his eyes, seeing the triumphant smile in Luo Wanqing's eyes. Finally, he couldn't hold back, flipping her over again, "Indeed, I only changed the medicine."

"A paragon of virtue, Young Master."

"I took a cold bath for half an hour, thinking about it, and still decided to coax you over tonight."

"So you're settling scores?"

Luo Wanqing laughed.

Xie Heng bit her ear, "And you? You saw me on the mountain, knowing you'd come tonight, why did you run?"

Luo Wanqing hadn't expected Xie Heng to be so perceptive, blushing. Xie Heng chuckled, not sparing her any dignity, "Wanted to freshen up before coming over?"

"Just a little sweat..."

Luo Wanqing hurriedly covered up, but Xie Heng laughed softly, burying his face in her neck.

They teased each other late into the night.

Finally, Xie Heng muffled her sobs, panting, "There's one thing, I wonder if you know."

Luo Wanqing's mind was foggy, barely hearing him.

Xie Heng leaned close, smiling, "Didn't you want to sever ties with me? Didn't you want to bear our sins alone? I'm telling you, it's impossible."

Luo Wanqing lifted her tear-filled eyes, confused, as Xie Heng smiled triumphantly, "I traded my pardon token for your life in front of the court ministers."

Hearing this, Luo Wanqing snapped awake, instinctively turning, only to be held down by Xie Heng.

At the most intense moment, Xie Heng looked down at her: "Don't even think about leaving me, Xiniang. We will leave together."

He lowered his head to kiss her: "My Lady," he panted intensely, "in the netherworld and among bones, we shall walk the same path."

When it ended, Luo Wanqing heard the sound of the night watchman's drum.

She propped herself up on the ground, steadying her breath, closed her eyes, and said wearily, "Young Master, you lost."

"Xiniang," Xie Heng smiled bitterly. He pulled her into his arms, his chest against her smooth back, and bit her spine, "In fact, I've never won with you."

"But I am willing."

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"Side Scene"

Luo Wanqing: "Xie Lingshu, actually, we are the same kind of people."

Xie Heng: "What kind of people?"

Luo Wanqing: "People who refuse to be beneath others."

Xie Heng: "Hmm, then you might not understand me well."

Luo Wanqing: "???"

Xie Heng: "Serving my Lady is an honor for me, of course, being on top would be better."

"Side Scene"

Xie Heng: "I'm angry!! But I still have to heal you, arrange everything for you, find excuses to make you come to me! I'm really super angry!!"

Luo Wanqing: "Smack. Young Master, I love you so much."

Xie Heng: "… Oh, me too."