The Counterfeit Madam Hou Chapter 10

Chapter 10
CMH 10 – Temptation

Liu Qinghuan is preparing to leave as Peng Peng pulls himself up from the ground, with a serious look on his face .

” It’s not only me, the same thing crossed Anaye’s mind too! She came crying to me, saying that she rather continue dancing in the bar than to be brought by him! ”

Liu Qinghuan’s mouth twitches .

” You two are rather compatible . ”

Hearing that, Peng Peng looks at her happily .

” I think so too! ”

Liu Qinghuan walks out of the pavilion, leaving Peng Peng behind, sighing as he stares out at the lotus in the pond . After a few beats, the already far gone Liu Qinghuan surprisingly turns back .

” You don’t wish for Anaye to be sold to that merchant? ”
” Of course! ”

Peng Peng said strongly . Liu Qinghuan blink .

” Why not just simply let her reject the offer? ”
” Anaye is just a dancer, she don’t have that right . ”

Liu Qinghuan starts thinking .

” What . . is the banquet all about? ”
” Some merchant called Zhou have some famous painting… . what is that again…? ”

Peng Peng hit his head, trying to recall the details about the banquet .

” Right! It’s 《White Jade Orchid • Spring》! He holds the banquet just to show it off to everyone, how disgusting! ”

Liu Qinghuan’s eyes gleams . White Jade Orchid • Spring… . .

She heard of that painting before . It is one of the four, 《Spring • Summer • Autumn

• Winter》, floral paintings done by Jiading Maoxue . These paintings did not catch anyone’s eye when Jiading Maoxue was still alive but somehow soared in popularity after his death, turning into pieces of art that are sought by everyone .

She glances at Peng Peng .

” If you can’t stop Anaye from going, why not just make it so that she doesn’t catch Merchant Zhou’s eyes? ”
” Unless he’s blind, otherwise there is no way he won’t fall for Anaye . ”

Liu Qinghuan smiles, she is really interested in knowing what Anaye looks like . Walking closer to Peng Peng, she lowers her voice .

” I’ll disguise myself as Anaye in that banquet and help you solve this problem . ”

Peng Peng froze for a second before turning to the side to look at her .

” You have an idea? ”

Liu Qinghuan nods . Peng Peng opens his mouth as if agreeing, before changing his mind .

” No . If the Marquise knows about this, he is going to kill me . ”
” Why would you want to let him know? ”

Peng Peng is at a loss for words and after running through every possibilities in his mind, he finally manages to find an answer .

” It’s not that I want to let him know, but with how smart he is, he will definitely know! ”
” Don’t worry . He might be able to outsmart you, but not necessary me . ”

Peng Peng ” …… . ”

He somehow feels humiliated . Thinking about

about it, he throws another questions at her .

” Do you know Mongolian? ”
” Does that Merchant Zhou knows? ”

She asks him back . Peng Peng shakes his head .

” No . ”
” Then why do I need to know? ”

Peng Peng is stunned, and feels like that she just said does make sense .

” Then . . Do you know Mongolian dance? ”

Anaye’s specialty is in the Mongolian dance so if that’s a no, Liu Qinghuan will be expose as a fake immediately . Liu Qinghuan thinks about it for a bit .

” Yes . ”

Saying that, she does one immediately .

Peng Peng ” …… . ”

Looking at his pale face, she starts reflecting on herself .

” Why, did I not jump high enough? ”

…… .

Peng Peng covers his face . Forget it, it’s better if he thinks of another plan .

Seeing him ignoring herself, Liu Qinghuan pouts and continues on her way to deliver her ginger tea to Xue Mu . This is her first time stepping into the Lotus Chamber . This little courtyard is decorated very elaborately, and even have various rare flowers planted all around .

Pa.s.sing through the little yard, she knocks on Xue Mu’s door .

” Marquise, are you inside? ”

The door itself is rather flimsy locked and with just two knocks, Liu Qinghuan manages to knock it wide open . Hearing a sound, Xue Mu turns around and see her standing at his doorway, staring blankly at him .

Liu Qinghuan’s brain is indeed

is indeed blank at the moment, for Xue Mu has just finish showering! His clothes are not even properly worn at the moment! Is that his chest she sees?

Seeing Liu Qinghuan’s ever-changing expressions, Xue Mu smiles suddenly . He doesn’t even bother to tie up his inner garment properly and simply allows it to hang limply as he walks over to Liu Qinghuan .

” Qing Qing? ”

Xue Mu’s hair is long,all the way to his waist . A faint scar lies across the smooth skin, half-covered by his garment, most likely a product from one of his battles . A light fragrance follows him as he moves, slowly spreading, until it penetrates Liu Qinghuan’s every pore .

” Mmmmmarquise! ”

She lifts the pot of tea up, preventing Xue Mu from coming closer .

” Ginger tea! ”

Xue Mu lowers his head, give a glance at the pot before he takes it from Liu Qinghuan’s hands . He then carelessly throws it aside, and it lands perfectly on the table .

Without the pot blockage, Liu Qinghuan can feel the pressure coming from Xue Mu even stronger now . She feels… . there is no other time than now to scoot!

She had just turn away before someone grabs her wrist . With just a little tug, Liu Qinghuan fell right into his arms . He looks at her, gently asking .

” Qing Qing don’t want to stay for a little while longer? ”

Liu Qinghuan’s heart skip a beat as she looks at the chest right in front of her . She gulp .

” St-st-st-stay .

” St-st-st-stay for? ”

Xue Mu smiles .

” What does Qing Qing feel like doing? ”

… . . She feels like going home .

” Wu la la! Wu la la! I forgot to tell you the Marquise is bath…ing… . ”

Peng Peng rush in like a ball of fire, only to see the scene in front of him and wishing he never appear in the first place .

” Hahahahahaha, I see nothing, nothing! Please continue with whatever you are doing! ”

He speed off before even finishing his sentence . Liu Qinghuan takes hold of this chance to straighten up, before smiling at Xue Mu .

” I won’t be bothering the Marquise any longer . ”
” Un . ”

Xue Mu nods, and releases her . Once freed, Liu Qinghuan leaves the Lotus Chamber as fast as she could . After dressing himself properly, Xue Mu walks over to the windowsill and sits down .

” Peng Peng . ”

Silence .

” Peng Peng . ”

Xue Mu calls again . The door rustles as Peng Peng walks in unwillingly .

” Yes, Marquise? ”

Xue Mu looks at him .

” You will be in-charged of training the new recruits that came in yesterday . I want results in 10 days . ”

Peng Peng’s eyes widen .

” 10 days?! ”
” Too much? Make it 5 then . ”

Peng Peng ” …… . ”

Marquise! You… you… Molansa! Dixiumo! Arumoni!

After Peng Peng left, Xue Mu finish the ginger tea Liu Qinghuan brought him before heading to bed .

CMH 10 Temptation Liu Qinghuan is preparing to leave as Peng Peng pulls himself up from the ground, with a serious look on his face . It s not only me, the same thing crossed Anaye s mind too She came crying to me, saying that she rather continue dancing in the bar than to be brought by him Liu Qinghuan s mouth twitches . You two are rather compatible . Hearing that, Peng Peng looks at her happily . I think so too Liu Qinghuan walks out of the pavilion, leaving Peng Peng behind, sighing as he stares out at the lotus in the pond . After a few beats, the already far gone Liu Qinghuan surprisingly turns back . You don t wish for Anaye to be sold to that merchant Of course Peng Peng said strongly . Liu Qinghuan blink . Why not just simply let her reject the offer Anaye is just a dancer, she don t have that right . Liu Qinghuan starts thinking . What . . is the banquet all about Some merchant called Zhou have some famous painting . what is that again Peng Peng hit his head, trying to recall the details about the banquet . Right It s White Jade Orchid Spring He holds the banquet just to show it off to everyone, how disgusting Liu Qinghuan s eyes gleams . White Jade Orchid Spring . . She heard of that painting before . It is one of the four, Spring Summer Autumn Winter , floral paintings done by Jiading Maoxue . These paintings did not catch anyone s eye when Jiading Maoxue was still alive but somehow soared in popularity after his death, turning into pieces of art that are sought by everyone . She glances at Peng Peng . If you can t stop Anaye from going, why not just make it so that she doesn t catch Merchant Zhou s eyes Unless he s blind, otherwise there is no way he won t fall for Anaye . Liu Qinghuan smiles, she is really interested in knowing what Anaye looks like . Walking closer to Peng Peng, she lowers her voice . I ll disguise myself as Anaye in that banquet and help you solve this problem . Peng Peng froze for a second before turning to the side to look at her . You have an idea Liu Qinghuan nods . Peng Peng opens his mouth as if agreeing, before changing his mind . No . If the Marquise knows about this, he is going to kill me . Why would you want to let him know Peng Peng is at a loss for words and after running through every possibilities in his mind, he finally manages to find an answer . It s not that I want to let him know, but with how smart he is, he will definitely know Don t worry . He might be able to outsmart you, but not necessary me . Peng Peng . He somehow feels humiliated . Thinking about it, he throws another questions at her . Do you know Mongolian Does that Merchant Zhou knows She asks him back . Peng Peng shakes his head . No . Then why do I need to know Peng Peng is stunned, and feels like that she just said does make sense . Then . . Do you know Mongolian dance Anaye s specialty is in the Mongolian dance so if that s a no, Liu Qinghuan will be expose as a fake immediately . Liu Qinghuan thinks about it for a bit . Yes . Saying that, she does one immediately . Peng Peng . Looking at his pale face, she starts reflecting on herself . Why, did I not jump high enough . Peng Peng covers his face . Forget it, it s better if he thinks of another plan . Seeing him ignoring herself, Liu Qinghuan pouts and continues on her way to deliver her ginger tea to Xue Mu . This is her first time stepping into the Lotus Chamber . This little courtyard is decorated very elaborately, and even have various rare flowers planted all around . Pa.s.sing through the little yard, she knocks on Xue Mu s door . Marquise, are you inside The door itself is rather flimsy locked and with just two knocks, Liu Qinghuan manages to knock it wide open . Hearing a sound, Xue Mu turns around and see her standing at his doorway, staring blankly at him . Liu Qinghuan s brain is indeed blank at the moment, for Xue Mu has just finish showering His clothes are not even properly worn at the moment Is that his chest she sees Seeing Liu Qinghuan s ever changing expressions, Xue Mu smiles suddenly . He doesn t even bother to tie up his inner garment properly and simply allows it to hang limply as he walks over to Liu Qinghuan . Qing Qing Xue Mu s hair is long,all the way to his waist . A faint scar lies across the smooth skin, half covered by his garment, most likely a product from one of his battles . A light fragrance follows him as he moves, slowly spreading, until it penetrates Liu Qinghuan s every pore . Ma ma ma ma marquise She lifts the pot of tea up, preventing Xue Mu from coming closer . Ginger tea Xue Mu lowers his head, give a glance at the pot before he takes it from Liu Qinghuan s hands . He then carelessly throws it aside, and it lands perfectly on the table . Without the pot blockage, Liu Qinghuan can feel the pressure coming from Xue Mu even stronger now . She feels . there is no other time than now to scoot She had just turn away before someone grabs her wrist . With just a little tug, Liu Qinghuan fell right into his arms . He looks at her, gently asking . Qing Qing don t want to stay for a little while longer Liu Qinghuan s heart skip a beat as she looks at the chest right in front of her . She gulp . St st st stay for Xue Mu smiles . What does Qing Qing feel like doing . . She feels like going home . Wu la la Wu la la I forgot to tell you the Marquise is bath ing . Peng Peng rush in like a ball of fire, only to see the scene in front of him and wishing he never appear in the first place . Hahahahahaha, I see nothing, nothing Please continue with whatever you are doing He speed off before even finishing his sentence . Liu Qinghuan takes hold of this chance to straighten up, before smiling at Xue Mu . I won t be bothering the Marquise any longer . Un . Xue Mu nods, and releases her . Once freed, Liu Qinghuan leaves the Lotus Chamber as fast as she could . After dressing himself properly, Xue Mu walks over to the windowsill and sits down . Peng Peng . Silence . Peng Peng . Xue Mu calls again . The door rustles as Peng Peng walks in unwillingly . Yes, Marquise Xue Mu looks at him . You will be in charged of training the new recruits that came in yesterday . I want results in 10 days . Peng Peng s eyes widen . 10 days Too much Make it 5 then . Peng Peng . Marquise You you Molansa Dixiumo Arumoni After Peng Peng left, Xue Mu finish the ginger tea Liu Qinghuan brought him before heading to bed .