The Male Lead's Harem Belongs to Me (GL) - Chapter 41
In that instant, the world seemed to quiet down, and the surrounding noise faded away. Even Jiang Han herself didn’t realize that her gaze towards Liu Shuwei held a hint of expectation.
Liu Shuwei could clearly see her reflection in Jiang Han’s pupils, her bright eyes like water and her lips vibrant. She lowered her eyes slightly, looking at Jiang Han’s hand holding hers, the warmth and heat striking her soul.
Liu Shuwei didn’t answer her question. Instead, she moved closer, suddenly smiling, almost whispering in her ear, “What does sister think?”
“Me?” Jiang Han’s heart was pounding, her breathing a little strained. She stammered, “I, I don’t know.”
“Don’t know?” Liu Shuwei smiled again, freeing her hand from Jiang Han’s and gently stroking her face, their breaths mingling, almost an inch apart. Jiang Han blinked, almost holding her breath, but Liu Shuwei stopped at that inch, her red lips curving into an alluring smile, “Sister will know in the future.”
After saying that, she released her hand, placing it back into Jiang Han’s, smiling as she changed the subject, “But how did sister know I was soaking in the water that night?”
Jiang Han slowly regained her senses, unable to tell if it was disappointment or some other emotion. Liu Shuwei didn’t explicitly say who she liked, but she was so intimate, her watery eyes filled with her. Thinking of this, Jiang Han’s heart pounded.
She subconsciously replied, “Because I found a piece of torn cloth by the pond in the backyard, and after comparing it, I found it was yours.”
Liu Shuwei understood the situation. Just then, Chun Zhu and Shui Lu returned with some food, and their conversation ended there.
Chun Zhu bought two sweet potatoes, and Shui Lu bought two cups of hot soup.
Jiang Han looked at the two large sweet potatoes, hesitating whether to take both. Liu Shuwei only took one from Chun Zhu, saying to Jiang Han, “Sister, two are too big, we can’t finish them. Let’s just eat this one.”
Jiang Han nodded, “Okay.”
The sweet potatoes were still hot, and Liu Shuwei frowned slightly when she tried to peel them. Jiang Han naturally noticed, reaching out to hold Liu Shuwei’s hand, gently pinching her fingers, blowing on them, saying, “Be careful, did you burn yourself?”
Liu Shuwei looked at Jiang Han, her eyes almost overflowing with light. Jiang Han, with her head down, didn’t see it. After blowing on them, she took the sweet potato from Liu Shuwei, skillfully peeling a small piece of skin, saying, “See? You have to peel it before it reacts, then you won’t get burned.”
Liu Shuwei didn’t believe her, but she still smiled, taking a spoonful of the sweet potato, blowing on it, then bringing it to Jiang Han’s lips, calling her, “Sister.”
Jiang Han opened her red lips, taking a bite, saying, “It’s so sweet.”
She took another spoon from Chun Zhu, scooping some out, blowing on it, and bringing it to Liu Shuwei’s lips. Liu Shuwei took a bite, saying, “It’s sweet.”
They smiled at each other. Just as Jiang Han was about to switch spoons with Liu Shuwei, Liu Shuwei took another spoonful with the spoon Jiang Han had just used, blowing on it, and putting it in her mouth.
Jiang Han froze for a moment, her face flushing. She had just put the whole spoon in her mouth, so if Liu Shuwei did this, wouldn’t they be…
Jiang Han secretly glanced at Liu Shuwei, seeing that she seemed to be looking at her. Jiang Han quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened, her ears turning red.
Liu Shuwei saw it, but she just smiled mischievously, clearly in a good mood.
As it was almost Hai hour, Jiang Han and Liu Shuwei went to the tree they had agreed to meet at. After everyone gathered, they got into the carriage and returned to the mansion.
It was a happy day, and everyone had their own gains. After returning to the mansion, they said goodnight and went to their respective rooms.
At this moment, Qi Ze, the master of the mansion, appeared in an inn. He sat on a chair, looking at the woman who had just entered, her eyes filled with unease and joy, saying, “You’re here?”
If Liu Ruqing were to say what she was feeling now, it would be surprise. She never expected Qi Ze to come to her a second time, and for the same reason.
She stood shyly in front of Qi Ze, lowering her head, softly saying, “Your Highness.”
Qi Ze nodded lightly, saying, “Undress yourself.”
Liu Ruqing bit her lip. Although she was shy, she still took off her clothes one by one. As Liu Ruqing took off more and more clothes, Qi Ze felt more and more nauseous. When Liu Ruqing walked in front of him, Qi Ze suddenly stood up, saying, “Go to bed and wait.”
Liu Ruqing was confused, but she still went to bed. Qi Ze went downstairs, drank two pots of wine, then went upstairs, drunk.
After getting into bed, Qi Ze looked at the naked body in front of him, feeling less nauseous. The incense in the room was hazy, making people feel dreamy. Soon, they were entangled.
The next day, after Qi Ze got up, he finally believed that his “little junior” seemed to be working again, but he was also confused as to why he couldn’t get hard with others, but he could with Liu Ruqing.
He didn’t think much of it. After putting on his clothes, he left some gold by Liu Ruqing’s pillow and left.
Soon, Liu Ruqing woke up. She first opened the quilt, looking at the red spots on the quilt, her eyes almost jumping out with excitement. She really had s3x with the prince last night! The aphrodisiac incense last night was indeed effective!
But before the excitement could spread, it slowly faded when she saw the gold by her pillow. Luckily, she had used incense last night, otherwise, the prince might have regretted it and left. But now that they had slept together, how could she let the prince have nothing to do with her?
At this time, Qi Ze was still immersed in the joy of his “little junior” possibly recovering. What he didn’t know was that the aphrodisiac incense did make his “little junior” temporarily work, but it also completely triggered the hidden poison in his body. His “little junior” would never work again.
••••
After the court session, Qi Ze was overjoyed, already planning to consummate his marriage with Liu Shuwei.
But before he could step out, someone stopped him, “Uncle, wait a moment.”
Qi Ze stopped, turning to see who it was, slightly surprised, “Fifth Princess?”
Fifth Princess Qi Min glanced at Qi Ze, saying, “Uncle, I have something to tell you. Come with me.”
Qi Ze was confused, but he still followed her. He had never had any dealings with this niece. Why was she looking for him?
They walked to a secluded place. Qi Min looked around cautiously, then said, “Uncle, to be honest, I’m here to find you because the man I like said he fell in love with one of your concubines. I saw that concubine yesterday. She was wearing a red dress. At first, I didn’t recognize her, but then I remembered seeing her… I don’t know what’s going on, but I wanted to remind Uncle.”
She told Qi Ze everything that happened last night, then glanced at him hesitantly. Qi Ze’s face changed slightly, saying, “I understand.”
Red dress. The only person he remembered who liked to wear red was Chang Qianjiao. He thought for a moment, then returned to the mansion.
Qi Ze didn’t go to Chang Qianjiao’s courtyard, but to Jiang Han’s. After these days, he knew that they liked to gather in Jiang Han’s courtyard.
When he arrived, he saw all five of them neatly lined up on the swing, being pushed by the maids behind them, chatting and laughing.
Qi Ze didn’t go in immediately, but listened at the door for a while. Seeing that they were talking about trivial things, he coughed lightly and walked into the mansion.
Everyone was surprised, then stopped the swing, bowing, “Your Highness.”
“Get up,” Qi Ze said, finding a chair to sit down, looking at everyone, “You went out for the Lantern Festival last night?”
They looked at each other, finally Jiang Han stepped forward, saying, “Yes, Your Highness, we went out last night.”
“Hmm,” Qi Ze said, casually asking, “Did you encounter anything interesting? Tell me about it.”
Jiang Han looked at the silent crowd, feeling uneasy, but she still stepped forward, saying, “I made clay figurines with my sisters yesterday, then we separated to play for a while, and then came back together.”
“Oh, then tell me separately if you encountered anything.”
Jiang Han looked at Qi Ze in confusion, wondering if he had secretly sent someone to follow them and overheard something. Jiang Han’s
heart tightened, but she quickly calmed down.
If he really knew something, he would have confronted them last night, not today. Therefore, someone must have told Qi Ze something.
They exchanged glances, then took turns recounting their experiences from the night. When it was Chang Qianjiao’s turn, she said, “After I separated from the princess and the others, I was pushed away by the crowd and encountered a lecher. I called for help and was rescued by the Fifth Princess, then I went to…”
Chang Qianjiao didn’t hide the fact that she met Rong Shaoqing last night. She knew that since the prince asked, he probably already knew everything. Rather than hiding it and being suspected, it was better to tell him proactively.
She didn’t know that if she had hidden it today, Qi Ze would have pinned her as a suspect. But Qi Ze still didn’t trust her, narrowing his eyes, asking, “A lecher?”
Chang Qianjiao nodded.
Qi Ze said, “But today, I heard someone say that the lecher said he liked you. You don’t know about this?”
As soon as he said this, not only Chang Qianjiao was stunned, but Jiang Han and the others were also confused. Even counting yesterday’s meeting, they had only met twice. To claim love after two meetings was absurd.
After the initial shock, Chang Qianjiao realized that the prince suspected her. She immediately knelt down, saying, “Your Highness, please investigate. I have no relationship with that lecher. Including the encounter in the maple forest, we have only met twice. How can there be love?”
Jiang Han also helped explain, “Last time in the maple forest, that lecher and Jiaojiao even argued. Your Highness, that’s unbelievable.”
Gu Hanyun also helped explain, “That’s right, Your Highness. You can’t just believe what that lecher says.”
Yu Weiwan also said, “Indeed, Your Highness. Besides, even if that lecher likes Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao doesn’t like him.”
Qi Ze was already suspicious. If Jiang Han and the others hadn’t helped explain, he might have believed Chang Qianjiao more. But their united front made him even more suspicious.
Qi Ze didn’t speak, but asked Liu Shuwei, “What happened in the maple forest last time?”
Liu Shuwei stepped forward and recounted what happened in the maple forest. After listening, Qi Ze’s suspicion deepened. If there was no affection, why would he risk his life to save a stranger?
But Qi Ze didn’t voice his suspicion. Instead, he looked at Jiang Han, saying, “Why didn’t you tell me when you went out? Weiwei had just recovered from a serious illness, and it was so cold outside. How dare you take her out?”
Jiang Han: “?”
Before she could speak, Qi Ze continued coldly, “As the princess, you are so careless. What qualifications do you have to be the princess?”
His words made Jiang Han laugh angrily. She stood up from the ground, saying, “Your Highness is right. I’m not qualified to be the princess. Since Your Highness is so dissatisfied with me, let’s divorce!”
After saying that, she turned to Chun Zhu and said something. Chun Zhu went to Jiang Han’s room.
Qi Ze didn’t stop her immediately. He was genuinely stunned by Jiang Han’s words. She said, “Since that’s the case, let’s divorce.” But if they divorced, what about the General’s Mansion?
He narrowed his eyes, considering the pros and cons. At this moment, Chun Zhu brought the things Jiang Han wanted.
Jiang Han took them, placing them in front of Qi Ze, saying calmly, “Sign it, Your Highness.”
Qi Ze turned to look. The document clearly stated “Divorce Agreement.” His face darkened. When did Jiang Han prepare this divorce agreement?
He didn’t speak, his face grim. At this moment, the others finally reacted. Liu Shuwei stepped forward, grabbing Jiang Han’s hand, saying, “Sister, don’t go, okay?”
Jiang Han looked at Liu Shuwei’s hand holding hers. She lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat sad. But this was what she wanted. She hadn’t planned to divorce Qi Ze today, but his words angered her, and she made a decision.
She couldn’t be trapped in the harem forever. The most she could do was take Liu Shuwei with her.
Jiang Han opened her mouth, saying, “Weiwei, I…”
Before she could finish, her intention to refuse was clear to everyone. Qi Ze’s face became even uglier. He had hoped that Liu Shuwei could persuade her to stay, but she was so determined.
Jiang Han wanted to ask Liu Shuwei to go with her, but she didn’t know how to ask. But the next second, she saw Liu Shuwei take out a piece of paper from her sleeve, walking calmly to Qi Ze, placing the paper down, saying, “In that case, Your Highness, please sign it.”
The moment Liu Shuwei took out the divorce agreement, he sensed something was wrong. When he saw the divorce agreement with Liu Shuwei’s signature, fear, anger, and dread almost made him vomit bl00d.
But what he couldn’t have imagined was that after Liu Shuwei, Gu Hanyun also stood up, saying, “Your Highness, in that case, please divorce me too.”
Qi Ze gritted his teeth, not speaking. Then he saw Yu Weiwan also stand up, saying the same thing. Chang Qianjiao also smiled sadly, saying, “I know Your Highness doesn’t believe I have no relationship with that lecher. So, Your Highness…”
But before she could finish, Qi Ze interrupted her angrily, standing up, his face terribly dark, “Good, good, you are truly sisters!”
He glared at Jiang Han, his voice squeezed through his teeth, “Want to divorce me? In your dreams!”
Author’s Note:
Jiang Han: Goal completed (divorce * 5)
I’m back, everyone.