The group's beloved wife: She is the phoenix, she is the king

Chapter 704 Openly Settling Accounts

One thing at a time, the accounts still need to be sorted out. —Epigraph

"Then... how long will it take for His Majesty to wake up?" Nian An asked anxiously.

Fan Nuoxi gave a definite answer, "One and a half hours."

"Nian'an and Tuanzi, stay and assist. The rest of you, go and keep watch outside."

"Yes."

The other fairy attendants left one after another, and soon only Nian An, Fan Nuoxi, Tuanzi and Tan Ying remained in the room.

An hour and a half later, Tan Ying finally woke up under Fan Nuoxi's treatment.

Nian'an was completely impressed by Fan Nuoxi's medical skills after seeing what she had seen today.

The wounds on our esteemed master's body have not left a single trace. Even the doctors in the palace would need to study the wounds for several days to achieve this.

As expected, it's all thanks to our esteemed master's good judgment!

Nian An bowed respectfully, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration. "Divine Envoy, it is fortunate that you were here today, otherwise I would have delayed His Majesty's treatment."

"Not at all..." Fan Nuoxi waved her hand and handed Nian'an a box of pastries. "It's because Yingying has such a good subordinate like you. You must be tired. Go and rest first."

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Excellency. I will now take my leave, Your Majesty, and thank you for your continued care." Seeing that Tan Ying looked well and with her permission, Nian An bowed and departed.

As soon as Nian'an left, Tan Ying gripped Fan Nuoxi's hand tightly, her eyes filled with a pitiful look, "Master, has Yingying caused you any trouble?"

Tuanzi pouted and tugged at Fan Nuoxi's sleeve. "Dear Master, look, she's better now. Let her rest properly!"

Why has she been acting so affectionately towards her beloved owner lately?

Nope!

"Alright." Fan Nuoxi withdrew her hand and used magic to put away the medical supplies. "You've just recovered and need to rest. Tuanzi and I will head back now."

Thinking of where she lived, and that someone might still be waiting for her, Fan Nuoxi's eyes softened.

Tan Ying mistakenly thought that Fan Nuoxi intended to stay and keep her company a little longer, and quickly grabbed Fan Nuoxi's sleeve, "Master, Yingying didn't pretend to be sick..."

"I know." Fan Nuoxi sighed inwardly, handed her a box of candied fruit, and tucked Tan Ying in. "Let's talk about it after you've rested."

Seeing Fan Nuoxi's resolute attitude, Tan Ying looked aggrieved and said, "It was Yingying's oversight. Master, you should go and rest too."

Watching Fan Nuoxi walk away with Tuanzi, Tan Ying's lips twitched.

Just then, a little girl who had transformed from a paper crane appeared beside her bed, smiling at Tan Ying.

"Master was worried you'd be bored, so he sent me to keep you company. Tell me what you want to say; it'll be the same as telling Master!"

Although Tan Ying was still somewhat disappointed, she couldn't help but feel a sweet warmth in her heart.

It turns out that her master wasn't indifferent to her, nor was he angry with her...

……

The main hall of Qianxu Palace.

"Why hasn't she come back yet..." Dongfang Junyan stroked his sketchbook, his tone sullen.

The album contains many simple line drawings of Fan Nuoxi, which look very cute. As Dongfang Junyan flips through the pages, vivid pictures are revealed.

Just then, Dongfang Junyan heard Tuanzi's voice and a few soft replies. He quickly put down the picture book in his hand and rushed out.

"Dear Master, Tuanzi thinks we should talk to Sister Tan..."

Before she could even see the figure clearly, Fan Nuoxi felt a tightness around her body and heard a complaint in her ear, "Why did it take you so long to come back?"

"To treat your illness," Fan Nuoxi explained. "I thought your body needed rest, so I didn't call you."

Dongfang Junyan scoffed, "My body isn't that weak!"

Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Junyan picked up Fan Nuoxi and carried her into the house, then cast a spell to close the door.

The lone dumpling, "..."

Why are they all trying to steal her beloved owner?

"Forget it, I'll go find Sister Qingqing and the others to play instead..." Looking at the reflection of the two embracing in the door frame, Tuanzi knew that she couldn't continue chatting with Fan Nuoxi.

Inside the main hall.

Fan Nuoxi was gently pinned against the door by Dongfang Junyan. He shielded the back of her head with one hand and looked at her with a wronged expression, "Why did you leave without saying a word to me?"

Smelling the medicinal scent on her body, along with a few other scents that didn't belong to her, Dongfang Junyan's eyes became even more aggrieved.

"I didn't want to disturb your sleep..." Fan Nuoxi gently kissed Dongfang Junyan's cheek.

A blush ignited by that warmth quickly crept up Dongfang Junyan's cheeks. "You...I...I thought you were planning to shirk responsibility..."

The more he spoke, the quieter his voice became.

"What responsibility?" Fan Nuoxi gently tugged at Dongfang Junyan's hair that was hanging down in front of him with her finger, her tone seemingly puzzled.

Dongfang Junyan swallowed hard, his eyes flickering. "You... just talk, why are you... teasing me?"

"Why don't you tell me what responsibilities you'll bear first?" Fan Nuoxi lightly touched Dongfang Junyan's waist belt with her fingertips, her tone ambiguous.

“We didn’t…” Dongfang Junyan’s face flushed red as he thought of the red marks on his clothes and the bloodstains on the bedsheet when he got up today, and he stammered as he spoke.

Seeing Dongfang Junyan's embarrassed state, Fan Nuoxi guessed that he must have misunderstood something. She deliberately let her eyes sweep over him, and asked in an even more seductive tone, "What happened last night?"

"You...you took advantage of me and did...did that kind of thing to me...and you're not even going to admit it!" As Dongfang Junyan said this, his cheeks turned even redder, but his eyes also reddened, and tears welled up in his eyes.

It was as if someone had really done something incredible to him.

"What kind of thing?" Seeing that he was about to cry, Fan Nuoxi reached out her fingertip to touch the tear that was about to roll down, and tasted it lightly. "Would this be considered taking advantage of someone in distress?"

“You…you…” Dongfang Junyan was so angry that he turned his back to Fan Nuoxi.

"Are you angry?" Fan Nuoxi asked softly, drawing circles on Dongfang Junyan's back with her finger.

"What a scumbag woman who took advantage of me and then denied everything!" Dongfang Junyan froze, accusing her in a low voice.

“I saw you faint last night, so I carried you to bed,” Fan Nuoxi chuckled and began to explain. “Later, you had some nightmares and clung to me, which made your wound bleed and difficult to bandage. So I had to use magic to heal you until you recovered.”

Hearing this, Dongfang Junyan felt a little disappointed, but he also knew that he had wronged Fan Nuoxi. Out of pride, his ears turned red, but he did not turn around.

"How come it's become that I did that kind of thing to you while you were asleep?" Fan Nuoxi walked step by step to Dongfang Junyan and looked up at him.

Her fingertips lightly traced Dongfang Junyan's bobbing Adam's apple, but there was no lust in her eyes. "Or... have you always been hoping that I would do that kind of thing to you?"

“I…” Dongfang Junyan stammered, his cheeks flushed red.

He knew he was powerless against her.

I think that's true.

But he can wait indefinitely.

"If I truly want you, it will only be when you are both willing, physically healthy, and of sound mind, not when I harm a patient who needs care," Fan Nuoxi said earnestly, cupping Dongfang Junyan's face in her hands on tiptoe.

"Can I kiss you now?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Junyan subconsciously closed his eyes and tightened his grip on Fan Nuoxi's waist, as if waiting for something.

When the soft warmth touched his lips, all the grievances in Dongfang Junyan's heart vanished.

The moment their lips parted, before Dongfang Junyan could even speak, his arms were already empty; the sketchbook he had placed on the table was now in Fan Nuoxi's hands.

"You miss me this much when I'm not around?" Fan Nuoxi flipped through the picture book with her fingertips, but her eyes were fixed on Dongfang Junyan.

"Mmm." Dongfang Junyan nodded, his face flushed, his fingertips lightly picking at the hem of his clothes.

"You didn't leave a message when you went out, nor did you say where you were going or when you would be back..." Dongfang Junyan felt aggrieved again when he mentioned this.

"You got injured under the pretense of finding medicinal herbs for me, and you didn't even tell me. I wasn't angry or upset. How about I punish you now?"

Fan Nuoxi's words immediately silenced Dongfang Junyan.

Dongfang Junyan immediately lowered his head and cautiously approached Fan Nuoxi, "I...I know I was wrong."

"So how are you going to coax me?" A sly glint flashed in Fan Nuoxi's eyes as she casually put the picture book into her spirit ring.

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This chapter's screenwriter: Fan Nuoxi

Artistic Director: Dongfang Junyan

Special appearance by: Nian An