Chapter 134: What Is the Relationship Between Shangguan Ningyu and the Princess?

Xin Lang followed behind Rou Rou. If he had heard what was in her heart, he would have fallen from the roof and died on the spot!

Guided by Rou Rou, Xin Lang arrived at the rear garden of the princess’s residence.

The rear garden was practically a royal park. That night, it blazed with lights. Artificial hills stood everywhere, while the flowers, grasses, and trees had all been trimmed into neat yet lifelike shapes. Ponds, bridges, moonlight shimmering over lotus flowers, and the “man and woman” seated in the pavilion together formed a complete picture.

At a glance, Xin Lang spotted the woman who seemed to have stepped out of a poem or painting. Shangguan Ningyue was being held in the arms of a “man” behind her. The two of them gazed at the bright moon overhead and chatted about something, occasionally breaking into laughter.

Seeing Shangguan Ningyue held by another man left Xin Lang deeply uncomfortable. Although he and Shangguan Ningyue were not truly involved at present, the Upgrade Device had already designated her as his woman. How could he remain calm while she was in someone else’s arms?

The man holding Shangguan Ningyue wore splendid robes and a jade sash, and possessed an extraordinarily handsome appearance. Although her ample chest was pressed against Shangguan Ningyue’s back, Xin Lang still recognized “him.”

“Her? Huangfu Huijing!” Xin Lang exclaimed inwardly.

The last time Xin Lang had seen Huangfu Huijing dressed as a man, he had not thought much of it. But seeing her in men’s clothing again, embracing Shangguan Ningyue, he could not help frowning.

“Looks like the relationship between Shangguan Ningyue and Huangfu Huijing really is a little abnormal!”

“Ningyue, why don’t you sleep with me tonight?”

Xin Lang secretly watched Huangfu Huijing and Shangguan Ningyue from the rooftop. He had not expected that after chatting back and forth, Huangfu Huijing would ultimately make a request to sleep together.

There was nothing particularly strange about two women sleeping together, but Huangfu Huijing’s masculine attire made the request sound extremely awkward to Xin Lang.

He merely suspected something about their relationship and assumed they were very close friends. Close friends sleeping together was perfectly normal. But Shangguan Ningyue’s next words nearly sent him tumbling from the roof.

With her jade-like face flushed, Shangguan Ningyue lowered her head and said, “No, don’t! I’m not feeling well today. You know… my period has come.”

“Your period? Hehe… Little Sister Ningyue, you must be trying to fob me off again. Let me feel for myself and see whether you’re telling the truth!”

As she spoke, Huangfu Huijing reached both hands toward Shangguan Ningyue’s breasts.

“Ah! Sister Huijing, you’re so lecherous!”

Shangguan Ningyue escaped Huangfu Huijing’s clutches and fled from the rear garden.

“Could it be… could Shangguan Ningyue and Huangfu Huijing really be a couple?” Xin Lang was drenched in cold sweat. “Does Huangfu Huijing’s behavior count as teasing my future wife?”

Xin Lang pointed in the direction Shangguan Ningyue had disappeared and ordered the little cat beside him, “Follow her!”

Xin Lang secretly observed Huangfu Huijing for a while and discovered that she had no intention of chasing after Shangguan Ningyue. That gave him the perfect opportunity.

The little cat Rou Rou once again located Shangguan Ningyue for him, then led Xin Lang to the room where she was staying.

Although the golden egg had produced nothing more than a little cat, Xin Lang was still rather pleased. At least she was somewhat useful.

Xin Lang reached out to pick up Rou Rou and place her in the Upgrade Device’s pet compartment. But the little cat had already gained intelligence and realized what he intended. The environment in the pet compartment was quite pleasant, yet she preferred the outside world. Just as Xin Lang was about to catch her, she suddenly sprang away, leapt through the window, and landed inside Shangguan Ningyue’s room.

“Ah…” Xin Lang had not expected such a turn of events. He wanted to catch Rou Rou and bring her back, but it was already too late.

“Who is it?” Shangguan Ningyue had just returned to her room when she heard a strange sound behind her. Turning around, she saw Xin Lang standing outside her window. “Xin Lang, you… what are you doing here?”

“Uh…” Xin Lang had never expected to be exposed so easily. He had originally planned to return home and properly reward the little cat Rou Rou, but she had betrayed him at the crucial moment and sabotaged his plans.

His thoughts raced. In an instant, he came up with a way to deal with the situation. Ignoring Shangguan Ningyue’s reaction, he climbed directly through the window into her room.

“You… you… what are you doing in here?” Shangguan Ningyue cried, retreating two steps.

Shangguan Ningyue knew that she was no match for Xin Lang, who had defeated Huangfu Huijing. She was afraid that he might harbor improper intentions toward her.

Xin Lang put on an innocent expression and said, “Classmate Shangguan, don’t misunderstand. I’m here to find my cat!”

“To find a cat?”

“That’s right!” Xin Lang pointed toward the little cat Rou Rou, who had jumped onto the table. “I took my eyes off her for just a moment, and she ran into your room!”

“Ah! So it’s this little darling!”

Shangguan Ningyue lovingly picked up Rou Rou and began teasing her affectionately.

Shangguan Ningyue had seen Rou Rou at the Nineteenth Battle Pavilion and had taken a liking to her then. Unfortunately, Xin Lang had not given her much chance to play with the cat. Now that she had finally found an opportunity, she refused to let go.

After playing with the little cat for a while, Shangguan Ningyue asked Xin Lang, “This little darling is so cute. Does she have a name?”

“She’s called Rou Rou,” Xin Lang replied.

“Oh, so she’s a girl!” Shangguan Ningyue held Rou Rou against her chest and stroked her affectionately.

Watching the little cat rub her head against Shangguan Ningyue’s breasts, Xin Lang felt jealous.

“You’re just a female cat. What are you rubbing against her for?”

The little cat Rou Rou seemed to have heard Xin Lang’s thoughts. She became even more enthusiastic, sticking out her tongue and licking Shangguan Ningyue’s breasts.

Shangguan Ningyue was dressed in white. After Rou Rou wet the fabric, the alluring skin beneath became faintly visible. Embarrassed and furious at having her breasts molested, Shangguan Ningyue tapped the little cat on the head with her delicate hand and muttered, “I never thought you were such a little pervert, just like Sister Huijing!”

“Ahem…” Xin Lang coughed twice. “Well… Classmate Shangguan, could you give Rou Rou back to me? It’s already late, and I still have to go home.”

His tone sounded extremely aggrieved, as though Shangguan Ningyue were deliberately refusing to let him leave.

“Ah! Well… I…”

Xin Lang’s words reminded Shangguan Ningyue that a strange man was still standing in her room—and that he had witnessed what had just happened, including the faintly exposed skin beneath her clothing.

At the thought of this, her jade-like cheeks immediately flushed crimson. For a moment, she had no idea what to do.

Just then, Xin Lang and Shangguan Ningyue both heard footsteps outside the room. Huangfu Huijing’s voice followed:

“Ningyue, I’ve had the servants prepare hot water. Would you like to take a mandarin-duck bath with your elder sister?”

“A mandarin-duck bath? Uh…”

Standing in the middle of Shangguan Ningyue’s room, Xin Lang was drenched in cold sweat. Images of Huangfu Huijing and Shangguan Ningyue bathing together surfaced in his mind, and a certain part of his lower body began to stir involuntarily.