Su Ziyue bit her lip.
This scoundrel. She had worried if he had gotten into any trouble...
But he was fine. Even after he saw her, he just watched the show leisurely and didn't look for her.
Seeing her unfriendly face, he propped his fist against his lips and cleared his throat, suppressing his laughter.
"You two have already met."
Aika appeared out of the blue and looked at both of them beamingly.
Qin Muchen's expression became serious and his hand around Su Ziyue tightened considerably. He looked at Aika with a dark expression.
Aika's pupils contracted, as if she was slightly afraid of Qin Muchen.
But she kept a smile on her face. "You don't have to look at me like that. I've taken care of Ziyue well these few days. Not a hair on her is touched. If you don't believe me, you can go somewhere else and take a good look, or you can ask her yourself."
He could see for himself whether a hair on Su Ziyue was touched. He'd already seen her when she was eating.
After coming to Country J, he didn't demand Aika to give her back at because he knew that Aika wouldn't let her go that easily.
But Aika's goal was to lure him to Country J.
By coming to Country J, Aika had already reached half of her goal.
Aika was one of those rare, smart women. Since she wanted to get him on board, she wouldn't do anything dumb, like hurt Su Ziyue.
"Isn't that right, Ziyue?" Aika said and looked at Su Ziyue.
The corner of Su Ziyue's mouth twitched but she didn't say a word.
She couldn't make out neither Aika nor Qin Muchen.
Up until now, she didn't know what Aika wanted from Qin Muchen.
She was taken to Country J by Aika in a muddle. Aika didn't hurt her nor make her do anything. This made it even more incomprehensible.
Not far away, someone walked over and called out, "Princess Aika!"
Aika turned around and glanced before she smiled and said, "It's almost my turn, I'm going to prepare. You're my esteemed guests, you must watch my race."
Guests?
"Let's go." Seeing that Aika had left, Qin Muchen pulled Su Ziyue to to the grandstand.
Su Ziyue asked him, "Are you really going to watch the race?"
"Since we're here, why don't we watch it? Unless you don't want to?"
While they were speaking, Qin Muchen was already pulling her along. They followed directions and found the seats for the esteemed guests before sitting down.
Once they sat down, there were gazes that were mixed with all sorts of feelings directed at them.
Su Ziyue noticed that the people in this area paid particular attention to their dressing. Their conduct was also superior to those in other areas.
"Why are the people in this area different than other areas?" Su Ziyue turned her head and asked Qin Muchen softly.
Qin Muchen's eyes narrowed slightly, and there was an indifferent look in his expression. "The people here are from the royal family of Country J, and some are invited by members of the royal family."
Su Ziyue was slightly astonished.
She'd known that the aristocracy and commoners in Country J had their differences.
Qin Muchen patted her hand and said, "Let's watch for a while. I'll take you to meet someone in a bit."
…
Not long after that, there was commotion in the crowds.
Qin Muchen stood up. "Let's go."
He straightened out his clothes, looking very serious.
Su Ziyue couldn't help but look at Qin Muchen.
He was wearing a black suit as usual, very formal and serious. He also had a tie and hat on, exhibiting the refinement that only Country J's gentlemen had.
Su Ziyue held onto his arm and asked softly, "Who are you taking me to meet?"
Qin Muchen's footsteps didn't stop. "Someone."
"..."
When Su Ziyue finally met the person Qin Muchen wanted her to meet, her legs went numb.
The person Qin Muchen wanted her to meet wasn't any other person, but the queen of Country J.
Qin Muchen squeezed Su Ziyue's hand calmly and bowed down. "Your Majesty."
Su Ziyue reacted hastily and bowed down along with Qin Muchen.
The queen's voice was heard saying, "It's Mr. Qin, I haven't seen you in a while."
Qin Muchen pulled Su Ziyue and straightened up. "This is my wife."
"What a young and beautiful girl." The queen had a gentle smile.
She could tell that the queen and Qin Muchen knew each other.
Su Ziyue had seen the queen of Country J on the news. She was an old lady with excellence in her bones, along with a pair of deep but wise eyes.
The queen of Country J was the role model of countless women.
She was born into nobility and was elegant and gracious even in her old age.
"Welcome to Country J and the Royal Ascot. Please enjoy yourself. I heard that Aika invited some friends, I didn't think it was you." The queen's voice was kind.
This made Su Ziyue have a good impression of her immediately.
When they came out, Su Ziyue felt like she was in a dream, up in the clouds.
Su Ziyue couldn't help but sigh. "The queen of Country J is really as elegant and graceful as she looks in the news."
No emotion could be heard from Qin Muchen's voice. "Really?"
"Yes, I think..."
Qin Muchen frowned restlessly. She hadn't seen him in a few days, didn't she miss him? She was discussing a cunning, treacherous old lady instead.
Qin Muchen held her head impatiently and kissed her.
"Mmph..." What was he doing; she hadn't finished talking.
Qin Muchen kissed her deeply. There was longing and unease mingled in the kiss. He inhaled her lips and tongue forcefully, like he was going to swallow her whole.
Su Ziyue's face was flushed from his kisses, and even her body started to heat up.
Qin Muchen's hands started to wander as he kissed her.
His hand slithered to the zipper at the back of her dress. He looked for the zipper and pulled it down.
Hearing the sound of the zipper, Su Ziyue came to her senses. She hurriedly bit Qin Muchen, and he left her lips in pain.
Su Ziyue's hat had come off, and some hair on her forehead had come loose. Her face was flushed, and the lipstick on her lips had disappeared completely from his kisses. There was dense water vapor in her beautiful peach blossom eyes.
Overall, she looked exceedingly delicious.
Qin Muchen saw this scene when he got up. It was the distinct pain on his lip that reminded him that this wasn't the right place.
He looked down and zipped Su Ziyue's dress back up, then placed his forehead onto Su Ziyue's shoulder while he caught his breath.
Su Ziyue's face was flushed and her heart beat fast when she heard his hot and rough breathing.
She balled her fists and gently punched Qin Muchen. "Do you have asthma? Are you having breathing difficulties?"
"I don't know if I have asthma, it's just that..."
Qin Muchen's voice was slightly hoarse. In the middle of saying that, he suddenly put his hand on Su Ziyue's chest. "Are you having a heart attack with your heart beating so quickly?"
"Smack!"
Su Ziyue slapped his hand away ruthlessly. "Get lost!"
Qin Muchen held her hand and kissed it. "My heart is with you. No matter how lost it gets, it'll always come back."
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