Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Hello, Wife (Combined Chapters)_2

He originally thought Qingqing would oppose, but unexpectedly, she glanced at the shopkeeper and then at Chu Xuan, her expression was one of a half-smile.

...

After the two sat down, Chu Xuan ordered two meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, and a soup, a total of five dishes, which was enough to eat.

Only then did Qingqing prop her chin with her hands and looked at him, teasingly said:

"Do you know what the shopkeeper was thinking just now?"

Chu Xuan felt a bit puzzled, "Thinking what?"

"As soon as he saw you, he was thinking: This young man’s appearance is quite suspicious, acting as a fortune teller at such a young age? And traveling with such a beautiful woman, yet without a maid or servant to serve them."

"Later, when you and I claimed to be ’Unnamed’ and ’Don’t Ask,’ the shopkeeper became even more suspicious."

"He guessed that you might be a trafficker abducting women, and I’m under your coercion, not daring to reveal the truth."

"Moreover, there have been more than one or two missing people in the city recently, and he suspects you’re part of a gang involved, and you’ve captured another one now."

Chu Xuan felt doubtful, "Are you able to know all these things so clearly? You’re not just making this up, are you?"

Qingqing scoffed, "Ignorance, understanding others’ minds is a learned skill, requiring years of training."

"Just now, from his gaze, actions, and subtle expressions, I could more or less guess his thoughts."

Chu Xuan laughed, "Alright, then take a look, what am I thinking now?"

This hit Qingqing’s sore spot, she put down her hands and said displeased, "Your mind is full of women, lustful and shameless, lewd and debased."

Chu Xuan shook his head, turned around, and looked back, and the shopkeeper behind the counter was nowhere to be seen. He then said with some concern:

"Hey, hey, this guy wouldn’t really have gone to report us, would he?"

Qingqing covered her mouth and chuckled, only then did Chu Xuan notice that when she laughed, there were two sweet dimples on her face, very pretty.

Noticing his gaze, Qingqing immediately put on a serious face, "First apologize to me, then I’ll tell you where he went."

Chu Xuan knew she was still upset about earlier, he coaxed, "Alright Qingqing, I’m sorry."

Unexpectedly, Qingqing didn’t get angry because of this address, just pursed her lips, "The shopkeeper thought carefully that you were too open and didn’t seem to be the type, so..."

"Not to mention, you spend money lavishly, and this person is afraid of trouble, so he decided to ignore it anyway, as long as he’s still taking the money."

"Then where did he go?" Chu Xuan asked while expanding his Divine Sense range, then couldn’t help but feel speechless.

Qingqing covered her mouth and laughed again, "Urgent to relieve himself, went to the restroom."

Sure enough, not long after, the middle-aged shopkeeper returned, although he still paid extra attention to Chu Xuan and their table, he didn’t actually call anyone to report them.

Next, Chu Xuan ate while pondering.

This Qingqing, indeed seemed to have some agility and cleverness, but could she truly guess people’s thoughts just by observation?

Could it be... she has a similar ability like "listening to others’ inner thoughts"? That would be a protagonist-level cheat! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

After thinking again, Chu Xuan felt he was overthinking.

If Qingqing really could listen to inner thoughts, he wouldn’t know how many times he’s died on this journey.

Moreover, observing a mortal’s emotional changes, guessing their psychological activities, Chu Xuan could actually do it too.

As long as he fully concentrated, using the power of Divine Sense, focusing to do the task.

Thinking of this, Chu Xuan relaxed, enjoying his meal without scaring himself.

...

After a satisfying meal, Qingqing delicately wiped her small mouth, "I need a bath, you go boil water and pour it."

Chu Xuan said casually, "Such tasks are for the attendants, not my job."

Qingqing knew this, she just said it deliberately, anyway, she couldn’t always let him take advantage, she had to take some back.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xuan added, "Helping you wash is fine, though."

This made Qingqing’s eyebrows twitch, and she started grinding her teeth, this wretch! He truly wouldn’t miss any chance to take advantage.

"I shut up, I shouldn’t tease you." Chu Xuan raised both hands in surrender.

He regretted it too, why did he always have to say such ambiguous things, clearly strangers, even adversaries, he finally understood where Celestial Evil Demon Venerable got so many harems...

"Then how are you going to compensate me?" Qingqing immediately pounced on the opportunity.

Chu Xuan glanced at the evening sky outside, "Do you want to listen to an opera?"

Qingqing frowned, "This late at night, you want to take me to an entertainment establishment?"

Entertainment establishments are not brothels, but comprehensive venues in ancient times for listening to opera, storytelling, viewing acrobatics, mostly visited by commoners and merchants, somewhat mixed.

Those from official households usually invite famous opera troupes to perform at their residence.

Chu Xuan smiled, "The more people the merrier, isn’t listening to opera about the atmosphere?"

"Besides, with my personal protection, I guarantee no one will disturb my lady Qingqing."

Qingqing hesitated upon hearing this, "Alright then."

Yet she felt she agreed too easily, so she stiffened her face, "You still have to buy me food, drink, and sweet-talk me."

Chu Xuan readily agreed.

...

After inquiring with the shopkeeper about the location of Anping City’s entertainment establishment, Chu Xuan took Qingqing out of the inn.

There is no curfew this dynasty, the night market is quite prosperous, thus the entertainment establishments open at night.

It’s said that the night market in the Capital City is truly bustling, business never ceases day and night, visitors become sparse at the third and fourth watch at night, and at dawn, the early market stalls open again.