After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 502 The Scent of the Qin

Tingtao Residence.

Shen Xu boarded the ship with his true appearance. His physical problems were still present, and he needed to ask Li Linghui for clarification.

He learned from Ji Ling Shuang that Li Ling Hui's title was "Fairy of Qin Fragrance," and in his previous life, the witch had a "Qin Fragrance Envoy" by her side, making it hard for him not to make connections between the two.

If Li Linghui is truly the Qinxiang Envoy, then he'd better be honest.

He had never seen Qin Xiangshi's true appearance in his previous life.

However, according to the witch, no one can cure the flower poison she created.

Although Li Linghui may not have reached the level of her previous life yet, taking his life would still be a piece of cake.

Thinking of this, Shen Xu couldn't help but feel a little bitter. Back then, he was glad that he had escaped Gui Yunfang's scheme and found a safe haven for his soul.

Looking back now, it would have been better to have stayed at Guiyunfang instead, and then I wouldn't have met Li Linghui.

He just wants to find a quiet place to stay, is that so hard?

Who arranged his meeting with Li Linghui?

The witch has gone to Guangchuan Domain, and she shouldn't be back so soon.

Moreover, the witch probably wouldn't let Li Linghui poison him, especially not this kind of special flower poison.

But apart from the witch, he really couldn't understand what other reason Li Linghui would care about him so much.

Now we can only wait for Li Linghui to come back and ask her in person.

As for turning against Li Linghui, he didn't have the courage yet. Who knew how much stuff Li Linghui had added to his meal?

Once bitten, twice shy. It's true that the more beautiful a woman is, the more dangerous she is. The ancients were right. He should be less greedy and lustful in the future!

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"Who are you? Why do you have the jade token for Tingtao Residence?" Qing Ning looked at him warily.

"You didn't even change my clothes, so you didn't recognize me," Shen Xu laughed.

"Are you Young Master Shen?" Qing Ning asked, staring at his face in disbelief.

"Replacement guaranteed."

"But how could you..."

"This is what I really look like. Isn't it much better than my previous face?"

"Stop being so vain!" Qing Ning pouted.

"Didn't you go to Lan Yue Fang with your sister? Why did you come back alone?"

Shen Xu sat on the cushion and placed the kettle he had taken in the morning on the table.

"It was so boring. As soon as we arrived, my sister was called away to greet the judging panel, leaving me alone at Lan Yue Fang. They were all incredibly busy, and I came back because I was bored."

It's getting dark, and my sister still hasn't returned. Young master, do you think something might have happened to her?

Qing Ning sat in front of him, listlessly slumped on the table, her eyes filled with worry.

"I saw her at Zuixianju today. She met quite a few very important and influential friends today."

"Is there any possibility that she doesn't want you anymore?" Shen Xu said quietly.

"You're talking nonsense! My sister would never abandon me!" Qing Ning grabbed the kettle on the table and smashed it against him.

Shen Xu took the kettle and looked at Qing Ning, whose eyes were blurry with tears. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful; his joke had gone a bit too far.

"Qing Ning, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made such an inappropriate joke with you."

"I hate you! Why did you have to show up next to my sister!" Qing Ning looked at him with misty eyes.

Shen Xu gently placed the kettle on the table. He roughly understood why Qing Ning was somewhat hostile towards him.

"I have never met a woman as gentle and kind as your sister. Her appearance and personality have deeply attracted me, and I do have a good impression of her."

But I'm destined to leave. Hundred Flowers City is just a temporary stop for me. You're the one who will always be with your sister, so there's no need to worry about me taking her away.

"Really?" Qing Ning wiped away her tears and asked very carefully.

"Of course!" Shen Xu said with a smile.

"But if you also like your sister, why did you leave? Do you feel that your sister's status is not good enough for you?"

You can stay with your sister. As long as she's happy, I'm willing to live alone.

"You're overthinking it. In my eyes, your sister is the woman I can't possibly be worthy of."

As a highly sought-after envoy in the City of Flowers, she could have lived a more dazzling life, but she was not swayed by the vulgarity of the outside world and maintained her clear self-will, which I admire very much.

If she is talented enough, I believe her future achievements will far surpass mine.

“A man’s words are deceitful. How much of what Young Master Shen said is true?” Li Linghui’s gentle voice rang out from the cabin door.

"elder sister!"

Qing Ning immediately jumped up in surprise and ran to Li Linghui's side, saying with teary eyes, "Sister, that bastard said you don't want me anymore."

"How could that be! Silly girl." Li Linghui pinched Qing Ning's cheek.

"Let's go back to the room, okay? I have something to talk to that jerk you're talking about."

"Okay!" Qing Ning nodded, glanced at Shen Xu, and then went back to her room.

Li Linghui slowly walked to his side, knelt down beside him, and poured him a cup of water.

"Qing Ning is always impulsive. The tea at Tingtao Residence just ran out yesterday. I hope Young Master Shen won't take offense."

"Linghui, thank you for today."

Shen Xu hesitated for a moment, wondering how to bring up the topic of his health.

“Since you trust me, young master, I naturally have an obligation to keep your secret.”

Li Linghui looked up at him, her dreamy eyes and alluring red lips sending a shiver through him.

Shen Xu turned to look at the scenery outside the window. "I plan to leave Tingtao Residence. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep my promise to you."

"Oh? Is it because Qingning and I did something wrong?" Li Linghui's voice didn't seem to show much surprise.

"You are all very kind. It's my own problem. I find myself a little afraid to face you."

"Young master is joking. You owe me nothing, and I am no monster. What is there to be afraid of?"

"It's not your fault, it's mine. I've realized I might be falling for you." Shen Xu took a deep breath and looked into Li Linghui's eyes.

"It's strange, it's as if I've become a different person overnight. Your every move affects my emotions and makes me restless."

All day today, you've been on my mind the whole time, and I can't concentrate on anything else.

But I still have many things to finish, so leaving Tingtao Residence is probably the best choice.

Li Linghui seemed not to have expected Shen Xu to be so direct. After a moment of stunned silence, she laughed and said, "Young Master's joke is not funny."

"Then just take it as me joking with you! I should be going now." Shen Xu smiled and prepared to get up and leave Tingtao Residence.

"Young master, are you sure you really like me?" Li Linghui suddenly asked.

Shen Xu gently shook his head. "I can't be sure, but at this moment, my feelings for you are real."

"What does it feel like?"

"The feeling of wanting to possess everything about you." Shen Xu looked at Li Linghui with a beast-like gaze.

Li Linghui smiled alluringly and leaned on his shoulder. "What if I said I'd be willing to let you have me, young master!"

A familiar fragrance wafted from Li Linghui's hair, making him momentarily dazed. He felt that the woman in front of him was so alluring that he wished he could hold her in his arms and devour her whole.

Biting his tongue, Shen Xu forced himself to come to his senses, then stood up and said, "But I don't want to."

"I admit that every part of my body is thinking about getting closer to you right now."

It likes you very much, but the body is only a part of 'me', and it cannot fully represent me.

Linghui, why can't you talk things out properly? Why did you drug me?

"We don't seem to have any connection. What exactly do you want?" Shen Xu looked at Li Linghui with a serious expression.