On the other hand, Jun Mo Xie and Lady Yue'er were happily chatting about the spiritual transmission.
Jun Mo Xie narrowed his eyes slightly, one corner of his lips curling again, but this time there was a glint of curiosity in his gaze.
His spiritual reply came after a brief pause, laced with amusement and something darker beneath.
"Oh? Lady Yue'er truly doesn't fear being devoured whole by this debauchee? You speak such tempting words… I wonder if you'll still be smiling after I take everything you offer."
Across the room, Lady Yue'er kept her delicate, elegant smile, her posture perfect, as if nothing had been said. Only the slightest sparkle in her eyes betrayed the wickedness brewing inside.
Her response was immediate, voice low and eager:
"Why would I fear, Young Master Jun? A woman is meant to be devoured by the man she desires. If that man is you, how could I possibly refuse?"
Her words were like fire wrapped in silk—open, daring, yet feminine and alluring.
Jun Mo Xie leaned back lazily, swirling the wine in his cup, but his mind remained on her. He had met many beautiful women, and heard countless flirtations, but very few spoke with such direct hunger, as though she truly wanted to be possessed.
Interesting woman indeed… bold enough to turn the tables.
His spiritual reply came with a chuckle:
"Careful now, Lady Yue'er. I'm not one to stop at taking just once. You might find yourself unable to leave my bed, day or night."
She laughed softly, unabashed.
"Then let's see if you can keep me there, Young Master Jun. This Yue'er doesn't mind being conquered... if the man is worth it."
Just like that, the playful balance between predator and prey shifted.
For once, Jun Mo Xie found himself genuinely intrigued, caught between his own wicked nature and the rare thrill of meeting a woman unafraid to tease him right back—no, not just tease, but offer herself boldly, without shame or reservation.
The conversation at the table continued awkwardly around them, but Jun Mo Xie's thoughts lingered, one eyebrow raised ever so slightly, his smile deeper, darker.
Thinking of it… this Lady Yue'er might just be dangerous in all the right ways.
He coughed, composed himself, and continued, "As tempting as that sounds, Lady Yue'er, I'm afraid I'll need to wrong you tonight."
She arched an eyebrow slightly, sending him a questioning look without anyone noticing.
"Wrong me? Oh dear, what mischief are you planning now?" She asked coyly.
Jun Mo Xie's eyes glinted. "Simple. I need to make a scene and leave this nest of snakes. I'm going to act like an utter scoundrel toward you. Make you disgusted. Maybe even slap me if you can bear it."
Chu Yue'er giggled in his mind, her laughter like warm honey trickling down.
"Oh? So you want me to publicly humiliate you? Such a naughty young master. But…"
"Well, not entirely but something like that..."
Her voice turned low and sultry as she said. "I'll agree, but only if you pay the price."
Jun Mo Xie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What price?"
"Stay with me tonight," She whispered bluntly, her spiritual voice leaving no room for negotiation. "No excuses, no escaping. I'll collect you after this mess."
Jun Mo Xie blinked.
For once, even he was at a loss for words.
This woman! Bold beyond belief!
But he was still a man, after all, and when faced with such a direct offer, how could he possibly refuse?
With a soft sigh, he transmitted back, "Fine, fine. How can I say no when Lady Yue'er insists so fiercely? But be warned, once I stay, you may regret it."
Her mental chuckle echoed again, like a cat's purr. "I'm counting on it."
And with that, the game was on.
The second prince was still trying to guide the conversation back to the strength of the Jun Family when Jun Mo Xie suddenly slammed his wine cup down, making everyone jump.
"Second Prince! Everyone's talking politics and strategy—boring! But I see Lady Yue'er sitting there so prim and proper, and I can't help but think…" Jun Mo Xie leered shamelessly, eyes roaming openly, "Wouldn't she look better sitting on my lap instead?"
A wave of shocked silence swept across the table.
The Second Prince froze, face turning pale.
Lord Liu coughed violently.
Fang Bo Wen's jaw almost dropped to the floor.
Jun Mo Xie stood up grinning and twisted his waist as he walked over towards the pearl-curtained partition where lady Yue'er was playing her lute.
"Lady Yue'er, you're looking really pretty, hey...." Jun Mo Xie made no attempts to conceal his perverted desire, as his eyes shamelessly eyed her body before coming to a stop at her breasts.
And Lady Yue'er?
She gave the perfect performance.
Her eyes widened, lips trembling with outrage, face flushed red with indignation. She looked at him coldly and said: "Young master Jun, please behave courteously."
"There's no need to. Being the son of a big family has its benefits; Tang Yuan is an example of that." Jun Mo Xie broke into laughter. He broke through the partition paying no attention to her rejection of his interests.
"Young master Jun, although Yue'er works in a brothel... I'm not a prostitute, but an entertainer; please try to understand." Lady Yue'er stated in a cold voice.
"I will give you really good money, why wouldn't you sell yourself? The girl should remember that the young master Jun has been kind to her in the past as well!" Jun Mo Xie's face shamelessly reminded her of their past interactions.
At this point, everyone could tell that this debauchee had been with Lady Yue'er before; in fact, most men assumed that he would have forced himself on her in the past as well.
They were finally beginning to realize why Jun Mo Xie had an unparalleled reputation as a debauchee!
After a few more back and forth, it was time for the main event.
Slap!
Her delicate palm landed squarely on Jun Mo Xie's cheek, crisp and sharp, echoing through the hall.
Everyone gasped.
Jun Mo Xie staggered back a step, face stunned, one hand to his cheek—but inside?
He was grinning like a wolf.
Through spiritual transmission, Chu Yue'er's voice floated sweetly, "How was that? Do I deserve a reward later?"
Jun Mo Xie chuckled mentally, replying, "I'll make sure you get exactly what you asked for tonight, Chu Yue'er."
At this moment, the Second Prince intervened.
"Jun Mo Xie! You're drunk; perhaps you should go back home early today."
"I've barely had a few mouthfuls of wine, how could I be drunk?" Jun Mo Xie snorted, as he titled his neck towards the second prince, unwilling to agree
"I'm saying you're drunk; it means you're drunk!" The second prince finally snapped, unable to tolerate it anymore.
Fang Bo Wen hastily rushed towards the prince and gently pressed his hand against the Prince's shoulder.
Jun Mo Xie raised his eyes to meet the Second Prince's gaze. The two men continued to gaze into each other's eyes for a while before Jun Mo Xie crooked his mouth and smiled again. "Since the second prince says that Jun Mo Xie is drunk; then I'm drunk hehehe... even if I haven't had enough wine, I'm still drunk, ha ha ha .... This is funny, really funny!"
He continued to laugh as he reached out to grab a cup of wine, and smashed into the floor beside Lady Yue'er.
The cup broke, and a crisp sound made everyone's face twitch in surprise.
He then turned and sauntered out, hiding the smirk tugging at his lips.
Behind him, Lady Yue'er stood tall and proud, face frosty, but her eyes glinted with something no one else noticed.
Only she and Jun Mo Xie knew the game they were playing.
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