jdhmnovel Chapter 178 Even Liu Xiahui couldn't resist.
Chapter 178 Even Liu Xiahui couldn't resist.
[Clothes? What clothes?]
Driven by curiosity, Zhai Rong flashed a talisman and entered the inner room.
She stood beside Cang Zhihe, wearing an invisibility talisman, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
Wow, the city lord's daughter is quite pretty.
No wonder people say that Nansang is known for its beautiful women.
She was very tall and had a stunningly beautiful face with upturned phoenix eyes and a look full of ambition.
Cang Zhihe reached out and stroked her thin dance skirt.
The maid said, "Miss, this has already been soaked in medicine. When you dance and sweat, it will release an aphrodisiac fragrance. At that time, with your beauty and figure, even if the regent is a saint, he will not be able to resist you."
"Miss, please remember to jump to his side when the time is right."
Cang Zhihe unfolded her dance skirt.
The smoky purple dance skirt swirls and flows like clouds and mist, each hem embroidered with exquisite patterns, layering upon each other as it moves, like blooming petals. The upper body is draped with very little fabric, which accentuates the wearer's graceful curves, while tassels hang at the waist, swaying as if flowing water, mysterious yet glamorous.
As Zhai Rongyu watched, her heart couldn't help but stir with emotion.
Wow, this dress is so stunning, even I, a woman, am smitten!
Would Ah Xu like this?
She thought to herself, feeling somewhat down.
No, I have to go and see it, and also enjoy the beautiful dance of the Nansang women.
The main hall of the city lord's mansion.
The melodious sounds of string and wind instruments echoed throughout the mansion, which was brightly lit, and one dish after another of delicacies were brought into the main hall.
Liu Taiqing sat to the side and raised his wine cup to toast Jun Ce, who was in the main seat.
"Your Highness, I'll drink first as a sign of respect!"
He finished speaking and gulped it down.
Jun Ce had a cold and sharp look in his eyes. He lazily rested his left elbow on his leg and casually played with the jade pendant in his right hand. The folk art performances below continued, but he found it all extremely boring.
His cold eyes were fixed on Liu Taiqing, but he did not raise his wine glass.
Liu Taiqing didn't mind at all, and boldly picked up the wine pot and refilled the cup with wine.
"I understand that the Regent still harbors doubts about me. However, true loyalty cannot be discerned over time. I implore the Regent to give me a chance to prove myself!"
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.
Jun Ce raised his hand and scratched his eyebrows. His deep, magnetic voice, mixed with the melodious music, sounded particularly clear. "Although Prefect Liu has pledged his loyalty, I never keep useless people by my side."
"What I need has always been those who can get things done, not those who can just talk."
"Does Prefect Liu understand?"
A cold gaze fell on Liu Taiqing, and his smile instantly froze on his lips.
The music below had changed at some point.
Wearing a veil and a dancing skirt, Cang Zhihe gracefully entered the main hall.
She stood barefoot on the large drum placed in the hall.
With eyes slightly lowered, body relaxed and still, she assumed the preparatory movements before the dance began.
Liu Taiqing glanced at her, poured himself a glass of wine, downed it in one gulp, and revealed an ambitious smile. "Rest assured, Regent! I naturally understand what you want."
"Haimu City is a strategic fortress for Nansang's interactions with various countries."
"I am not very talented, but I happen to be in charge of the key list of trade between countries. I have the information on what kind of business Nansang has with other countries, the types of goods traded, the prices, and even the list of contacts."
Jun Ce appeared relaxed, but his eyes were sharp as swords, making Liu Taiqing feel somewhat guilty.
"What does Prefect Liu want? Just say it."
Liu Taiqing's previously smug face now showed a hint of embarrassment at being exposed, and a worried look appeared between his brows. "With Haimu City besieged, the King of Nansang will surely send people to support us."
"If the Regent saves my life and grants me the position of City Lord of Haimu City after defeating Nansang, I will hand over the roster and swear allegiance to the Regent to the death!"
As Cang Zhihe listened to Liu Taiqing's words, hatred surged in her half-closed eyes, filled with disdain.
What a shameless scoundrel!
Killing her father wasn't enough; she even went so far as to seize the most important register he had ever held in order to curry favor with him!
It turns out that what he had always coveted was his father's position as city lord!
What an ignorant white-eyed wolf!
It's a shame that Dad trusted him so much before!
Cang Zhihe couldn't help but glare at Liu Taiqing.
Zhai Rongyu stood beside the drum and followed her gaze to Liu Taiqing. He clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed his head to Jun Ce, and was completely submissive and respectful.
Are traitors being mass-produced these days?
[Liu Taiqing and Fucha Xiangming are truly birds of a feather; both are ambitious, treacherous, and despicable individuals.]
However, since he has something to gain, he's easy to manipulate.
The worst kind of people are those who only express loyalty but ask for nothing in return; those are the ones who are difficult to deal with.
Upon hearing the thought, Jun Ce, who had been relaxed just moments before, immediately straightened up.
Rong'er is here!
He looked in the direction of the sound, but only saw Cang Zhihe in the center of the main hall.
My restless heart gradually calmed down.
His gaze softened with a hint of doting affection.
Rong'er loves to play; she must have put on that invisibility talisman again.
Zhai Rongyu stood near Cang Zhihe, but only saw Jun Ce's searching eyes fixed on Cang Zhihe.
A lump suddenly formed in my throat.
Hmph, men!
[I can't take my eyes off beautiful women!]
【hateful! 】
Jun Ce chuckled and turned his head, his gaze falling once again on Liu Taiqing.
A deep meaning flashed across his dark eyes.
Rong'er is right, but Liu Taiqing doesn't seem to understand that the price to pay for doing business with him is much greater than this mere list.
Liu Taiqing's palms were slightly sweaty.
Waited for a long time.
Jun Ce suddenly smiled and said, "Prefect Liu's request is perfectly reasonable."
"I grant your request."
Liu Taiqing breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you for your kindness, Regent!"
He smiled and sat down.
Suddenly, the restless drumbeats began, and Cang Zhihe abruptly raised her eyes, her gaze fixed on Jun Ce. Her graceful figure swayed and turned to the stirring music.
Like a light butterfly leaping onto the drumhead, a captivating melody dances from head to toe.
The dance skirts unfolded layer by layer, revealing glimpses of her figure.
Liu Taiqing stared intently at Cang Zhihe, downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.
Cang Zhihe's fingers inadvertently brushed across her face, causing the veil to fall and revealing her stunning beauty.
She was covered in sweat, and a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance lingered around her.
Liu Taiqing's eyes narrowed suddenly.
is her!
He never expected that Cang Zhihe had such a talent for bewitching men; he had never discovered it before.
Liu Taiqing's mouth went dry as he watched, and he unconsciously licked his lips.
Zhai Rongyu quickly stepped back half a step and shook her head.
Wow, where did she find this aphrodisiac?
[Is this really that effective?]
She only took one sniff, and her head started to feel a little foggy.
Jun Ce's gaze lingered near Cang Zhihe once more, a hint of worry flashing in his dark eyes.
Zhai Rongyu was indignant upon seeing this.
Look, look, look! Keep looking!
[Not afraid of getting a sty!]
Cang Zhihe also noticed Jun Ce's gaze, and a smug smile appeared on her lips.
She knew that no man could escape her grasp!
Cang Zhihe stretched her body, leaped down from the drum, tiptoed, and twirled as she danced toward Jun Ce.
The alluring fragrance grew stronger.