Chapter 138 – Ignoring the Wisdom of Elders

At noon, Zhao Ling, Ah Yin, and Liu Erlong were enjoying a sumptuous lunch in the main hall.

However, Liu Erlong kept grimacing from time to time, which naturally piqued Ah Yin's curiosity.

"Sister Long'er, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

Liu Erlong's pretty face instantly flushed crimson, and she gave Zhao Ling a fierce glare with her beautiful eyes.

"It's all that scoundrel's fault. I'm not some newborn baby, yet he actually... he actually..."

She trailed off, too embarrassed to continue. Puffing up her cheeks, she sulked in silence.

"Pfft..." Ah Yin suddenly burst into laughter, instantly understanding the unspeakable thing someone had done.

After all, having long suffered similar "atrocities" herself, she was more than experienced. Glancing at Zhao Ling with her lovely eyes, she teased,

"Husband, can't you use a bit more discretion? Taking advantage of sister Long'er in the courtyard? Aren't you afraid the servants might see?

Next time you want to misbehave with her, at least carry her back to the room. Don't let the servants catch a free show."

Zhao Ling scratched his head awkwardly and agreed, "Wife Yin'er, your scolding is spot on. I'll be more careful next time."

"Hold on, is that really the issue we should be focusing on?" Liu Erlong muttered gloomily. So her suffering was all for nothing?

Just as the three were chatting animatedly, the steward suddenly rushed into the hall in a fluster.

"Master, someone from the palace is here. His Majesty has requested your presence."

"The palace?" Zhao Ling frowned. What did that old guy Emperor Xue Ye want this time?

Though he didn't understand, since the emperor personally sent someone, he couldn't exactly refuse.

After all, he'd been granted such a massive estate, five million gold soul coins, and even the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure.

If he took the benefits and did nothing in return, it would be hard to avoid accusations of arrogance.

So Zhao Ling put down his chopsticks and gave the two women a reminder.

"Yin'er, Long'er, stay at home. Don't leave the estate unless necessary. I'm heading to the palace."

"Okay… Husband, take care." Ah Yin smiled gently and sweetly.

Liu Erlong, however, just pouted in displeasure and didn't respond. But Zhao Ling's teasing voice reached her ears.

"Long'er, aren't you going to see me off? If not, I might just stay here and not go at all..."

Liu Erlong instantly realized Zhao Ling was threatening her—if she didn't give him a proper sendoff, this rogue would probably come up with more ways to mess with her that afternoon.

So her sulky expression melted into a tender smile, and she sweetly said,

"Brother Ling, Long'er wishes you a safe journey."

Zhao Ling shook his head in dissatisfaction, stood up, and walked over to Liu Erlong, gently patting her head.

"Long'er, I don't want you calling me Brother Ling. You should start calling me husband, just like Yin'er."

"Ugh, no way..." Liu Erlong pouted and flatly rejected his demand.

"If you want me to change how I address you, then wait until you've fully conquered me."

"Very well. Tonight, your husband will come back and deal with you thoroughly." Zhao Ling grinned mischievously and turned to leave the estate.

As Zhao Ling's figure disappeared beyond the main gate, Ah Yin gave Liu Erlong a thumbs up.

"Sister Long'er, you're really brave. He just wanted you to call him husband, and you dared to provoke him instead? You're doomed."

"Heh, it's not that serious, is it?"

Liu Erlong laughed, thinking Ah Yin was exaggerating—she acted like someone bitten by a snake, now scared of every rope.

Always scaring her with tales about how terrifying Zhao Ling was, as if that would work. She wasn't some little girl who'd be frightened so easily.

"It's not that serious? Why don't you go ask Sister Saixi later this afternoon? She should be waking up soon."

With that, Ah Yin didn't say any more. But her clear, azure eyes held a mischievous glint that made Liu Erlong's heart uneasy.

Liu Erlong quickly finished the food in her bowl and left the hall.

She headed straight to Bo Saixi's room and knocked on the door.

She knocked for almost three minutes before finally waking the deeply sleeping Bo Saixi.

Half-asleep, Bo Saixi mumbled, "Husband, go get the door," but after a while with no response, she cracked her phoenix eyes open and found Zhao Ling already gone.

So she lazily called out, "It's not locked. Come in."

Then she shut her eyes again, too exhausted to even lift a finger.

At that moment, Liu Erlong walked in and saw Bo Saixi sprawled on the bed, so she asked cautiously,

"Sister Saixi, are you okay? Can you get up to eat? The food today is really good."

But there was no response. Only the sound of Bo Saixi's snoring, which was growing louder.

"Sister Saixi? Sister Saixi..." Liu Erlong moved to the bed and gently shook Bo Saixi until she finally woke up again.

"Sister Long'er, stop bothering me. I'm so tired... I just want to..."

Before she finished, her head tilted to the side, and she fell asleep again.

Liu Erlong was dumbfounded. This didn't match the common sayings at all.

If even a mighty Limit Douluo like Sister Saixi was so thoroughly "handled" by Brother Ling... then what chance did she have?

Instant regret hit her. Why hadn't she just obediently called him husband earlier instead of provoking him?

Truly, those who ignore elders' advice suffer right before their eyes. No, she had to get Sister Yin'er to help her!

With Yin'er's help, even if Zhao Ling came to "deal with" her tonight, she wouldn't have to be too afraid.

But when Liu Erlong returned to the hall and pleaded with Ah Yin no matter how she tried, Ah Yin just shook her head firmly.

"Sister Long'er, do I look like a fool to you? You provoked husband on purpose today. I'm not taking the fall for you. Stop begging. You'd better focus on pleasing husband tonight.

If you manage to lift his mood a little, he might go easy on you. Otherwise, not even the gods can save you."

With that, Ah Yin, full from lunch, set down her chopsticks and hummed a cheerful tune as she walked out to the courtyard. She was clearly in a great mood—finally getting a peaceful night's rest.

But to Liu Erlong, that cheerful tune sounded like mockery, making her inner world collapse.

Too cruel. Sister Yin'er was too cruel. All she did was ignore her advice, and now she had to be this smug? So unfair...