How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 49 Zhao Qing Infiltrates

Shi An stood at the courtyard gate, his gaze fixed on Chu Ci, his eyes revealing deep worry and reluctance.

Because Chu Ci is going to Qishan again today, Shi An always feels extremely uneasy every time she leaves home.

Chu Ci looked at her husband, whose face was full of worry, and smiled gently.

She reached out and gently pinched Shi An's cheek, comforting her, "Don't be sad, I'm only staying out for one night, I'll be back the day after tomorrow."

However, Shi An did not respond to Chu Ci's words. He remained silent with his head down, his eyes fixed on the ground, completely uncomforted.

Seeing this, Chu Ci took a step forward, pinched Shi An's chin with both hands, and slowly lifted his head.

She gazed into Shi An's eyes, then leaned down and kissed his lips.

She gently licked Shi An's lips, as if savoring the most precious delicacy in the world.

Shi An's body gradually relaxed, his fingers unconsciously curled up, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

He then couldn't help but wrap his arms around Chu Ci's neck, enjoying this intimate moment.

The two of them embraced passionately at the foot of the mountain, their breaths mingling, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and everything around became blurry.

Chu Ci finally released Shi An's lips when he felt he could hardly breathe.

"Be a good girl and wait for me to come back. Don't stay up all night embroidering, okay?" Chu Ci gently stroked Shi An's face and whispered his instructions.

Shi An's face was flushed, as cute as a ripe apple.

He nodded obediently, his eyes filled with longing and reluctance.

His gaze remained fixed on Chu Ci, as if he were afraid that he would lose sight of her in the blink of an eye.

His expression made it seem as if he were about to part ways with Chu Ci for many years, when in reality, Chu Ci had only been gone for two short days.

Chu Ci held Shi An tightly in her arms, gently coaxing him in her voice, trying to calm him down.

She sensed Shi An's dependence and unease, but showed no impatience whatsoever.

On the contrary, she was very patient.

Soon Shi An's emotions gradually stabilized, and he was no longer so sad and anxious. Chu Ci kissed his forehead before leaving with the package.

Shi An watched her figure gradually disappear into the distance until she was out of sight, then turned around and went home to start embroidering.

An hour later, Shi An felt a little tired, so he stood up and stretched his shoulders and back.

Just then, a dark figure silently scaled the wall and gracefully landed in the courtyard.

Zhao Qing strode confidently into the bedroom, where she happened to meet Shi An's gaze as he got up.

Shi An jumped in fright and immediately asked warily, "Who are you?"

Zhao Qing was tall, about 1.8 meters, with a strong and robust build, broad shoulders and a thick waist.

Compared to Shi An, she was like a towering little mountain.

However, she did not rush to make a move. Instead, she looked Shi An up and down with great interest.

Shi An felt a strong sense of danger approaching, and his hands trembled slightly with nervousness.

She spoke again, warning, "Who are you? If you don't leave, I'll call for help!"

Zhao Qing smiled slightly, crossed his arms, and looked at him with a hint of mockery, saying, "I've already checked, there's no one around. Besides, your wife has gone on a long trip and probably won't be back anytime soon. So, you can try calling for help."

Shi Anxin tensed up instantly, staring at her with wide eyes.

This woman had clearly come prepared, having thoroughly researched the area around his house.

Zhao Qing felt a stirring in her heart as he looked at her like that, and stepped forward to try and grab him.

Shi An hurriedly dodged to the side, while reaching for the hidden arrow hanging on the wall, looking at her with icy eyes.

Zhao Qing wasn't particularly afraid. She looked at Shi An with disdain and said, "Your thing is useless against me."

Shi An didn't believe it and shot an arrow at her, but Zhao Qing easily dodged it with minimal effort.

Oops!

Shi An was extremely anxious. He was doomed. This woman was highly skilled in martial arts, and he knew he couldn't defeat her.

Thinking of this, Shi An quickly turned around and ran outside.

However, before he could run a few steps, Zhao Qing grabbed his hair.

"Ah!!! Let me go!! Let me go!!!" Shi An was terrified and struggled desperately.

Zhao Qing frowned, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes. She raised her hand and slapped Shi An across the face. The slap was so hard that Shi An was dizzy and almost fell to the ground.

"Behave yourself!" Zhao Qing said coldly, her voice laced with threat.

Then, she pulled a rope from her waist and quickly and skillfully tied Shi An's hands and feet together, her movements swift and decisive.

Then, she grabbed Shi An's hair and pulled it up forcefully, so that his face was facing her.

Looking at Shi An's handsome face, Zhao Qing couldn't help but reveal a greedy expression.

"It looks so fresh... I haven't seen such delicious prey in years."

Shi An's ears were ringing from the slap, and his mind was in a mess, but he still struggled desperately to break free of his restraints.

"Let me go! If you want money, I can give it to you!!" Shi An gasped for breath, his eyes filled with fear and anger.

However, Zhao Qing laughed, a laugh that revealed a kind of madness and cruelty.

"Who wants money?" she said dismissively, a strange smile playing on her lips.

"I'm not interested in your money."

As she spoke, she reached out and yanked open Shi An's belt, then grabbed his already bruised chin and forcefully lifted it, making him look at her.

"You've always been the one I've wanted, Shi An."

Upon hearing his name, Shi An felt a chill rise up his spine, and his body trembled involuntarily.

He stared wide-eyed at the woman before him, his heart filled with despair and fear.

He knew he had encountered an extremely dangerous person; this woman was clearly no pushover and had undoubtedly killed many people.

"There aren't many handsome young men in Kyoto's brothels who are as good-looking as you. I never expected to find such a top-quality customer in this small town. I'm truly delighted."

Feeling the woman's touch, Shi An felt a strong sense of nausea. He struggled desperately, but his body felt as if all his strength had been drained, leaving him limp and powerless to resist.