Chapter 178
After sitting down, Sheng Bailan seemed restless. She said she had something to discuss but hesitated, unable to speak, stopping and starting repeatedly.
Over the past two years, her longing had grown heavier each day, and her guilt had deepened daily, reaching a point where she could no longer keep it to herself.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Minghuang felt anxious on her behalf and was about to bring up her own questions when she saw Sheng Bailan take out a small booklet from her sleeve and place it on the table.
“What is this?” Xiao Minghuang asked, puzzled.
Sheng Bailan’s cheeks flushed red, and she turned her head away without saying a word.
A sense of foreboding arose in Xiao Minghuang’s mind. The contents of this booklet were likely not something that could be openly discussed.
Xiao Minghuang picked it up and saw four bold characters on the cover:
《The Sword Technique of Dual Blades》!
It didn’t seem particularly special.
She turned to the first page.
“Merge with the sword, replace the sword with the person, unite the dual blades, and become invincible.”
These words were somewhat cryptic.
Xiao Minghuang continued reading.
Soon, she understood.
After grasping the content, even Xiao Minghuang’s fair cheeks gradually turned red.
She had practiced dual cultivation techniques before.
It wasn’t something to be ashamed of.
But this dual cultivation technique was quite unique.
It used metaphors throughout, yet the descriptions were detailed and comprehensive, making one want to try it out.
After a while, Sheng Bailan looked up, her gaze intense as she stared at her.
“Minghuang, what do you think of this technique?”
Xiao Minghuang felt awkward, unsure how to respond. She lowered her head, pretending not to hear.
Asking so directly… truly befitting someone with a clear and straightforward heart…
Thinking of this.
Xiao Minghuang suddenly remembered something.
Two years ago.
Had Sheng Bailan been just as direct?
She still remembered that on the second day after having that spring dream, she felt as if her sword cultivation level had improved somewhat.
At this thought, she was startled and quickly shook her head, dismissing her own speculation.
No, it couldn’t be.
But Sheng Bailan’s next words made her jaw drop.
“Actually… for the past two years, I’ve been tormented day and night, filled with bitterness. I didn’t want to leave you, but I also knew I wasn’t worthy of you. I’ve wronged you…”
Hearing Sheng Bailan’s confession, Xiao Minghuang also felt a pang of sorrow. Her keen perception told her that the other’s words were sincere, without a hint of deceit.
“Bailan, you don’t have to be like this. Our previous agreement still stands, and…”
As she spoke, Xiao Minghuang sat down beside her and took Sheng Bailan’s hand, their fingers intertwining tightly.
“Our promise to each other will never change. I won’t let you leave me. We will never part!”
Listening to Xiao Minghuang’s firm and resolute voice, Sheng Bailan’s eyes instantly welled up, and glistening tears rolled down her cheeks.
Xiao Minghuang reached out to wipe away her tears.
“Actually, I did something that wronged you, but… but it was…”
Sheng Bailan spoke haltingly, her eyes brimming with tears.
Although Xiao Minghuang didn’t know exactly what Sheng Bailan had done to wrong her, at this moment, all she needed to do was smile and comfort her.
She gently pulled Sheng Bailan into her arms and softly reassured her:
“It’s okay. No matter what you did, I forgive you.”
“Really?”
Sheng Bailan sniffled twice and asked in a small voice.
“Truer than true gold.”
Sheng Bailan stopped sobbing and whispered softly:
“Actually, two years ago, I accidentally obtained this dual cultivation technique. That night… I was afraid you wouldn’t agree, so I used some medicine… to knock you out, and then…”
“You… you… so it was really…”
Xiao Minghuang’s expression suddenly changed, and her words became stuttered.
She hadn’t expected that Sheng Bailan had actually done such a thing to her, and after drugging her, no less.
She had thought it was just a dream!
If it hadn’t been for Lin Wanqiu’s reminder, she would never have suspected anything.
If she hadn’t left the princess’s residence these past two years, she might have been violated by Sheng Bailan again!
At this thought.
Xiao Minghuang was furious!
She, the crown princess of Great Xia, the only princess, had been drugged and subjected to such a thing!
It wasn’t that she was opposed to dual cultivation with Sheng Bailan.
Her first reaction wasn’t opposition to dual cultivation with Sheng Bailan.
But that this woman had resorted to such despicable means, tarnishing her reputation!
If this got out, forget about others.
Just Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu alone would laugh her to death!
Not to mention, how would the Emperor and the Old Ancestor, these elders, comment on it.
In the future, the streets and alleys of Great Xia might be filled with tales of Princess Ziwei’s romantic escapades.
On a dark and windy night, Princess Ziwei was alone in her room practicing cultivation. A white mist drifted in, and the princess let out a soft moan, her body writhing uncontrollably, as if craving something…
At this thought, Xiao Minghuang trembled with anger.
“Damn you, Sheng Bailan, you’ve ruined my honorable reputation!”
She angrily scolded Sheng Bailan.
But at this moment, Sheng Bailan took that dual cultivation manual and presented it to Xiao Minghuang with both hands, as if offering a treasure.
“If the Princess wishes to punish me, please use the methods recorded in here!”
A faint blush appeared on Sheng Bailan’s fair and delicate face.
Hearing her words, Xiao Minghuang was momentarily speechless.
“You… you…”
At that moment, Sheng Bailan suddenly stood up, pushed her onto the bed, and rested her chin on Xiao Minghuang’s chest. Her usually cold and delicate face was now flushed with a hint of shyness.
“Princess, you are the person I love the most, the only one I love. I don’t want to lose you. Please don’t leave me, I beg you…”
“Your Highness, please use the methods here to punish your servant, so that I may remember today’s lesson.”
The corner of Xiao Minghuang’s mouth twitched fiercely.
This woman really has guts!
Calling herself a servant?
Role-playing, is it?
But her words…
Xiao Minghuang’s eyes shifted, and an idea formed in her mind.
After all, what had happened was already done and could not be changed.
Rather than dwelling on the past, it was better to face reality and enjoy the present.
A charming and alluring smile appeared on Xiao Minghuang’s face.
She pulled Sheng Bailan into her arms, brought her lips close to Sheng Bailan’s ear, and whispered softly:
“Bailan, do you really want me to punish you?”
“Yes!”
Sheng Bailan nodded heavily, the blush on her face growing even more intense.
“Alright, are you ready?”
Xiao Minghuang asked softly, her voice filled with allure.
“Your servant is ready!”
Sheng Bailan nodded, burying her head deeply into Xiao Minghuang’s embrace.
Xiao Minghuang suddenly smiled, reached out, and pinched Sheng Bailan’s small, round chin, forcing her to look at her. Then, she slowly lowered her head and planted a kiss on Sheng Bailan’s lips.
Her lips were warm, carrying a sweet fragrance.
The kiss was not deep, but it was enough to make Sheng Bailan’s heart race.
Xiao Minghuang raised her head and asked meaningfully:
“Alright, since that’s the case, I’ll reluctantly agree. But first, you have to tell me, how do you want me to punish you?”
“Your servant wants Your Highness to punish me… here, and there…”
“Oh? And where else?”
“Your Highness… you’re so mean…”
That night was slow and long.
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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