It Feels Like My Heart Is Being Scratched by Feathers

Miss Shishi, I just feel that I'm an ordinary person. Whether it's you or your distant cousin, I'm not worthy of either of you.

Not worthy, or do you have another motive?" Chen Shishi suddenly asked. "Be honest with me—do you have feelings for the General?

Not much, really. I just want to sleep with him...

Ahem, of course not!" Qingluan coughed twice and shook her head seriously. "The General? He's Blue Moon Kingdom's mightiest war god—someone like me could never even dream of him!

Little Fish." Chen Shishi took her hand as she was straightening her clothes. "You saved my life. I see you as my own sister.

Qingluan said nothing.

I can give you anything, but... not the General!" Chen Shishi said, blushing. "Ever since I first met him at twelve, I've... Whether as his wife or concubine, I have to marry him.

You and the General are a perfect match—talented and beautiful, truly made for each other," Qingluan said sincerely.

I'm just trying to protect my family and restore my spiritual root. I have absolutely no interest in coveting your man.

Chen Shishi smiled gently and was about to say something when a cold, deep voice came from outside the door: "Shishi."

Chen Shishi's expression changed slightly, and she walked out.

Qingluan followed behind her.

Evan Xiao had returned. He was standing by the door of the warm chamber where the maids usually kept night watch. Who knows if he overheard their conversation just now.

General, you're back?" Chen Shishi said with a smile.

Mm." Evan Xiao walked in, expressionless. "Why are you here?

I came to chat with Little Fish," Chen Shishi said. "But she's busy, so I just followed her here.

Mm. You should head back now," Evan Xiao said. "I need to change.

Alright." Chen Shishi winked at Qingluan and left.

Qingluan set out the clothes Evan Xiao needed to change into, bowed, and said, "I’ll take my leave as well!"

Then she turned and walked out.

Instead, she bumped right into a strong, muscular body.

Huh?" Qingluan looked up at Evan Xiao in surprise.

He blocked her way, his face cold as ice.

General?" Qingluan called out nervously. "Is there something else you need?

Evan Xiao stared at her for a long time before spitting out two words: "Get out."

Are you crazy or something?

I was already leaving, and you stopped me.

Stopped me, then told me to leave.

He's seriously nuts...

Qingluan cursed him in her heart, but left without protest.

Evan Xiao stood there, feeling a bit irritable as he yanked his clothes off and sat down on the stool.

He had heard their conversation just now.

When Little Fish said he and Chen Shishi were a perfect match, why did he have such a strong urge... to tear Little Fish apart?

But when he actually thought about doing it, he just couldn’t bring himself to.

And those big, fluffy eyes of hers—looking at him like she was trying to steal his soul. His heart felt like it was being tickled by a chicken feather, unbearably itchy...

This is insane!

Wait, and Shishi... What did she just say?

Marry him?

Chen Shishi’s brother had followed Evan Xiao for years. Later, in a battle, he sacrificed himself for their victory.

Before dying, he entrusted his only family, Chen Shishi, to Evan Xiao.

All these years, Evan Xiao had taken care of Chen Shishi as if she were his own sister.

He never expected... that this was how she felt.

...

The next morning, Evan Xiao left early.

From his conversation with Lü Xin, it sounded like he was meeting the second young master of the Shen family today, and might have lunch at a restaurant.