AST 2360 - Sincerity, Divine Palace Moving to Crystal City (1/2)

Things had calmed down and the Water Emperor quickly cleaned up the rest. Qing Shui, on the other hand, had nothing to do. He decided to simply relax for a few days, drink wine, tease women, live the good life.

The Water Emperor had treated Qing Shui many times in small family feasts. There were only so many of the Nalan family members, all of which were directly related to the Water Emperor. Qing Shui and Nalan Qing were also present. In the Water Emperor’s eyes, Qing Shui was already his son-in-law.

However, Nalan Qing was still known as a widow, so to a certain extent, the Water Emperor and his family felt that it was an outmarriage. After all, Qing Shui was still so young, and more powerful that it seemed as though he was out of her league.

Qing Shui didn’t propose while the Water Emperor dared not sanction a marriage either, as he didn’t possess the qualifications. It wasn’t a gap in status, but there were just too many complications.

Qing Shui always stayed in Nalan Qing’s palace, being in contact with her from day to night. For such an exceptional person, he had seen many beauties. However, men are just like this, especially with no woman to manage them.

It was difficult to control urges once one became a man. Those men who wanted to satisfy their urges could hold it for a year or two. However, becoming a true man would make one’s urges uncontrollable and even ruin lives.

This period of time made Nalan Qing very happy. The burden on her was gone and she was a lot more relaxed, with the world seeming much more pleasant.

“Qing Shui, I’m so happy!” Nalan Qing said to Qing Shui after looking at her surroundings and the blue sky.

“Yes, this is your third time saying it,” Qing Shui said, smiling.

“ I’m just happy. Why are you so irritated?” Nalan Qing glared at Qing Shui, displeased.

“How could I be irritated by you, you lustrous, lovely beauty. I can’t even fall in love with you fast enough!” Qing Shui praised her.

Nalan Qing smiled with glee. She did not know when she got so close to him, and felt as though they were getting to know each other even more. However, every time she remembered she was a widow, she felt slightly depressed.

“What are you thinking about? Why are you so sad? Didn’t you just tell me that you were happy?” Qing Shui said, seeing the sadness in Nalan Qing’s eyes.

“Nothing. How long will you be staying here for?” Nalan Qing asked.

“Are you trying to get rid of me?! You can’t do this, darling. You can’t burn our bridge…” Qing Shui ranted on.

Nalan Qing looked at Qing Shui silently while he was blabbering on. This man, not only had he changed how he called her, he had also said somethings that had left her dumbfounded. She knew Qing Shui did it on purpose, and that he did not mean them. He was just joking and was just messing with her. Just for the way he addressed her…

“I’m not too sure, either. I might leave soon, or I might stay for a while longer,” Qing Shui replied with uncertainty.

“You’ve helped me so much. How could I ever repay you?” Nalan Qing said seriously to Qing Shui.

“If you take me as your friend then stop thinking about this.” Qing Shui laughed.

“You are my best friend!” Nalan Qing hurriedly replied.

“How good is best?” Qing Shui replied, smiling.

“I’m willing to give you my all, willingly, including my life,” Nalan Qing replied softly.

Qing Shui knew that she was serious about what she said. He understood her thoughts. She placed great meaning on debts of gratitude. He extended his arm and caressed her head and said, “Dummy, with me here, no one would ever dare to touch you.”