The Fourth Lady novel Chapter 8

Just like that Yaoyao was raised as a pet in Qingyan's Yingshuang* residence. The four girls all really like Yaoyao, and as if it had developed a human nature, the little fox also always kept close to Qingyan's side.

(*TN: The name of her place)

When Murong Jingxuan appeared on Qingyan's window sill, he saw the the little fox napping on Qingyan's lap. Seeing this, he cheerfully curled his lips, "Seems you really like this little fox."

When Qingyan heard Murong Jingxuan's voice, she lifted her head to look towards him, "Murong Shizi*, it seems you're awfully idle, or else why are you always at our Su residence."

(*TN: Title for those who are heir to a noble house, most likely nephew to the current ruler)

Murong Jingxuan leaned against the window sill, stroking his chin and said with a sinister expression, "This Shizi usually is always interested in beautiful woman."

"Oh." Qingyan stared at Murong Jingxuan and sneered, "Qingyan didn't know Shizi was interested, if Shizi feels Qingyan is different from the daughters of other families, and think Qingyan's interesting....." She had poured herself a cup of tea and was about to drink it, when Murong Jingxuan snatched it away.

He with met with Qingyan's eyes and smiled, "And what of it?"

Qingyan knew she wasn't able to rival the man before her, so she pour herself another cup, "Then I'm afraid to disappoint Shizi." Qingyan looked up, stared into Murong Jingxuan's eyes, and replied in a cold voice, "I, Su Qingyan, was never a good person."

Murong Jingxuan listened to Qingyan's words as he lightly laugh, "Beautiful, you truly are different from the rumors." Just when he had wanted to mess with Qingyan, yet she avoided it.

"I've said so before right? It's improper for man and woman to be alone together*, I hope Shizi understands."

(*TN: It's a common etiquette in ancient times given the 'purity' of woman, the literal translation is more along the lines of 'it's improper for man and woman to be in physical contact')

Murong Jingxuan looked down at the little fox in her lap and raised an eyebrow, "Don't you really love that fox that this Shizi gave you."

What? Qingyan listened to what he said and glanced at the fox on her lap. Her look when she narrowed her eyes was very much like that of the fox, and as if sensing her stare, the fox timidly curled up. It gazed up to Qingyan wailing, "Master, I was saved by Murong Shizi. In these 5 years he was very good to me, but he doesn't know that I was once master's pet."

Qingyan listened to what the little fox said and looked towards Murong Jingxuan, dully asking, "How did Shizi obtain this fox?"

Murong Jingxuan teasingly looked to Qingyan, "If you tell big brother, me, how you can play [Thousand Beasts and Phoenix] tune, then I can tell you how this little fox came to be."

Even when seeing Murong Jingxuan acting so shamelessly, Qingyan didn't get angry. She sat to the side looking at the fox in her embrace, "Yaoyao, say, how should I deal with Shizi."

After hearing this, the little fox stretched out it's sharp claws and scratched Murong Jingxuan. At once, he seized the little fox, "This little ungrateful vixen. Don't you forget who was the one that saved you."

"Shizi, since you gave me Yaoyao, then naturally it's my pet." Qingyan stood up and attempted to snatch back Yaoyao, however the difference in height made it difficult for her.

"Beautiful, if you give big brother a kiss, I will give this fox back to you, how about it?" Murong Jingxuan looked to Qingyan still smiling mischievously.

Listening to Murong Jingxuan, Qingyan narrowed her eyes, and replied, "You promise?"

"Of course, I will honor my words." Saying this he turned his cheek to Qingyan. Qingyan originally wanted to release a snake to bite him, but unexpectedly Murong Jingxuan immediately seized the snake's head. He then pulled Qingyan into his arms, "Beautiful, don't be so vicious."

Qingyan continuously struggled in Murong Jingxuan's arms, "It's best if you behave, or else I can't guarantee I won't choke your pet snake to death."

Sensing that Qingyan momentarily settled down, Murong Jingxuan placed the snake onto the table after letting her go, "Beautiful, your hobbies are sure special, I can't believe you raise this kind of venomous snake."