The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 204

Chapter 204

"Alright," Ling Chunann glanced at Xiao Hongjing before agreeing, then tossed a token to Lan Qing. "Take this and go back to Anjing Prince's Mansion to find Xue Mei. She'll arrange work for you. When you grow up, I'll personally find you a good match."

As soon as Ling Chunann spoke, the atmospheric pressure behind him, which had just settled, slightly rose again, prompting Lan Qing to react immediately and repeatedly thank Ling Chunann.

"Alright, get up," Ling Chunann told Lan Qing.

"Thank you, Young Master," Lan Qing said, her eyes red as she cautiously stood up, especially after seeing Xiao Hongjing's frightening gaze when he first appeared.

Ling Chunann didn't dislike this minor female character, considering a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl remaining so calm upon discovering her most trusted relative was the one who betrayed her was quite remarkable.

"Lan Qing, where have you been? Your sister has been looking everywhere for you. Hurry back and pack your things; Master Bai is leaving soon," Mrs. Wang came out of the house and said to Lan Qing.

Seemingly afraid of Mrs. Wang, Lan Qing shrank back, "Alright, I'm going..."

"Wait," Ling Chunann stepped forward, blocking Lan Qing's way.

Mrs. Wang seemed surprised and then smiled pleasingly at Ling Chunann, "Prince An, do you have any further orders?"

"I remember redeeming Lan Qing a few months ago, and her indenture is still with me. How come she's still being treated as your servant?" Ling Chunann's tone slowed.

Mrs. Wang shuddered, her face breaking into a sweet, flattering smile, "How dare we? Prince An's servants are not ours to command. Lan Qing, it was my fault for speaking harshly. Think of your sister..."

"That's enough," Ling Chunann cut off the madam's words. "This girl ran away from me two months ago while I was away. Today, I was lucky to catch her. Mrs. Wang, you're not planning to protect her, are you?"

Mrs. Wang looked at Lan Qing, her eyes red and neck shrinking, and knowing Ling Chunann's usual behavior, she quickly waved her hands, "Since she's a servant of the prince's mansion, you may discipline her as you see fit. How could we intervene?"

"Then, I'll go and tidy up Lan You's things," Mrs. Wang told Ling Chunann.

Ling Chunann nodded, "Go ahead."

After Mrs. Wang left, Lan Qing wanted to say something but was stopped by Ling Chunann, "Ying Wu, Ying Liu, take her back to the mansion."

"Is," Ying Wu and Ying Liu responded.

"What is Lan You looking at?" Bai Hantian asked.

With two tall men following her, Lan Qing, tears in her eyes, looked back three steps at a time, fitting the role of someone being forcibly taken away. Lan You closed the window and smiled at Bai Hantian, her eyes filled with loneliness, "Nothing much, just feeling a bit emotional. I never thought I'd be able to leave this place of flowers and willows, thanks to Master Bai's generosity."

Bai Hantian felt a pang of pity, raised his hand but then withdrew it, "With Miss Lan You's talent and beauty, admirers are countless, many better than myself. I fear I'd wrong you by comparison. How can this be called generosity?"

On the way back in the carriage, 098 was live streaming with Ling Chunann while constantly sighing, truly the treatment of a female protagonist.

But this protagonist is too cruel, her own sister got captured again, and she doesn't care at all.

Ling Chunann didn't respond to 098's words, instead, he looked at Xiao Hongjing and reached out to hold his hand.

Xiao Hongjing looked down, his face expressionless, "Hmm?"

Seeing the mood was off, 098 immediately disappeared without a trace.

Ling Chunann widened his eyes, innocently saying, "I'm hungry."

The plan to seriously discipline this mischievous Ling Chunann instantly vanished from Xiao Hongjing's mind. He tapped Ling Chunann's head, and seeing him wince, he rubbed it tenderly, "Alright, I'll let you off this time. Next time, don't come to such places without me."

"Okay," Ling Chunann agreed promptly, then skillfully climbed up the conversation, "Then, about Lan Qing..."

"... Keep her if you want," Xiao Hongjing couldn't resist Ling Chunann, "Remember what you said earlier."

"Xiao Hongjing is the best!" Ling Chunann jumped up and hugged Xiao Hongjing tightly, kissing him on the face.

Xiao Hongjing steadied Ling Chunann, "Be careful, the carriage is narrow. Watch your head."

Thinking they were about to witness a century's war, 098 silently put away the snacks it had just brought out, sighing. It thought to itself, these two could never really argue.

"098," Ling Chunann called out while 098 was lost in its thoughts.

"Yes, Host, I'm here!" 098 responded, startled.

"What flavor are your snacks?"

Caught spying on the excitement, 098 felt awkward, "...Host, our system snacks are just energy points. Even if eaten, they remain energy points, though they can taste a bit flavorful."

Ling Chunann hummed in response, ready to continue questioning, but his attention was suddenly drawn to a hand stripping off his pants.

After being escorted back to the mansion by the shadow guards, Lan Qing stood nervously at the entrance of the servant girls' quarters. Seeing Xue Mei coming out, she hurriedly approached, "Sister Xue Mei."

"Lan Qing? What are you doing here?" Xue Mei was surprised to see her.

"It's... the Young Master told me to come back and find you. He said you would arrange work for me." Lan Qing showed Xue Mei the token Ling Chunann had given her. "This is from the Young Master."

Xue Mei examined the token, "This belongs to the Young Master, but your indenture was destroyed when you left. It's not quite appropriate for you to work in the mansion now."

"Destroyed?" Lan Qing, remembering what Ling Chunann had claimed in front of Mrs. Wang, hadn't expected him to actually keep his word. Then thinking of her own sister, her eyes reddened again.

"What's wrong? Don't cry. I'll take you to the steward. Since the Young Master has sent you back, I can't just send you away. Stop crying," Xue Mei hurriedly comforted her.

"It's nothing, I'm just moved," Lan Qing sobbed, "The Young Master is truly a good person."

While Xue Mei was happy with the appraisal for her master, she tried to cheer up Lan Qing, "Alright, alright, no more tears, or you won't look pretty. Come inside with me."

It took Ling Chunann three days to finally get up from the bed with a sore back. He hadn't expected Xiao Hongjing to be so bold, to have his way with him right in the carriage, and then continue tormenting him for two more days at the mansion until he cried for mercy.

"Baby, you're up. I've made porridge for you." Xiao Hongjing entered, his face glowing with happiness.

Ling Chunann gave him a weary look and ignored him. He couldn't understand how Xiao Hongjing could be so energetically indefatigable. Despite having internal energy and his own power, he felt significantly inferior to Xiao Hongjing—it was utterly unfair.

However, over these days, Ling Chunann noticed his internal energy had more than doubled, clearly linked to Xiao Hongjing.

Seeming to understand Ling Chunann's thoughts, Xiao Hongjing's smile widened, unbothered by the cold treatment, sitting down beside him and starting to massage him.

The man's hands, warm with internal energy, were just perfect, making Ling Chunann sigh in content and snuggle into his embrace, mumbling, "I want to go out and play."

Xiao Hongjing paused, then calmly said, "Alright, I'll accompany you."

Ling Chunann couldn't help but laugh, "You don't think I still want to go to Bai Xiang House, do you?"

Xiao Hongjing: "..."

Knowing Xiao Hongjing's character, he would have investigated Ling Chunann's past misdeeds. Whether it was visiting Bai Xiang House or on his way there, Ling Chunann had never been well-behaved, always flirting with proper young ladies.

Now, fully recovered from his hidden ailments, Xiao Hongjing had even more reason to worry. What if his beloved took a fancy to another girl? He had to stay even closer.

"I was thinking, I've grown this much and have never left the imperial city. I want to see the world," Ling Chunann didn't keep Xiao Hongjing guessing, "Will you come with me?"

"Of course," Xiao Hongjing answered promptly, then asked, "When do you want to leave? Have you planned where to go?"

After deciding to depart in two days, Xiao Hongjing went to make arrangements while Ling Chunann lay back down.

"Host, Lan Qing has been arranged by the steward to serve in your courtyard. Bai Hantian has been expelled from Bai Fortress by the martial arts alliance leader and is now taking the female protagonist to Dongyue for the swordsmanship conference," 098 reported the latest developments to Ling Chunann, now that he had some free time. The system was worried about the current progress in winning over the main love interest.

Ling Chunann wasn't as hurried as 098, simply nodding to acknowledge the information.

"By the way, Host, are you really planning to leave with him?" 098 suddenly changed the topic, remembering one of Ling Chunann's tasks was to increase the male lead's favorability. If Ling Chunann was to leave with Xiao Hongjing, although the journey might be more comfortable, trying to improve relations with the male lead could get complicated.

"Don't worry," Ling Chunann replied cryptically.

"Ah?" 098 was puzzled.

Ling Chunann said nothing more, turning over to sleep again.

Two days later, accompanied by several guards, Xiao Hongjing and Ling Chunann set out from the city in a carriage. Just as they reached the city gate, a series of horse hooves sounded from behind them, calling, "Please, wait!"

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