In his embrace lay A Xiang, her clothes in disarray.
It was clear they had consummated their union in a haze.
A Xiang was an excellent choice, in both personality and beauty.
Qin Han Chu certainly wasn't at a disadvantage.
However, Qin Han Chu had never envisioned a lifelong commitment with A Xiang.
As Qin Han Chu found himself in a state of bewilderment, A Xiang finally opened her eyes.
Upon seeing herself lying in Qin Han Chu's arms, she hurriedly sat up.
Following that, she noticed her disheveled clothes and the crimson stain on her legs.
"We..."
Although A Xiang held a very favorable impression of Qin Han Chu, she had never imagined giving herself to him in this manner.
Seeing A Xiang's slight panic, Qin Han Chu quickly said, "I apologize, I lost consciousness at the time, so..."
"No need to explain, just tell me if you're going to take responsibility," A Xiang said with a delicate huff, covering herself.
"If you are willing, I will naturally take responsibility," Qin Han Chu replied.
A Xiang's feelings for Qin Han Chu were already quite positive.
In her heart, she was actually quite pleased.
Without this incident, Qin Han Chu might not have been willing to accept her.
A Xiang snuggled back into Qin Han Chu's embrace, her face slightly flushed as she said, "I want to know what it feels like."
Qin Han Chu felt that A Xiang was quite in line with his criteria for a partner. Since this had already happened, he decided to commit fully.
If their personalities didn't match, they could discuss breaking up then.
After all, Qin Han Chu was a modern person from Blue Star, and his views on relationships were not old-fashioned.
This was not only A Xiang's first time but also Qin Han Chu's first time.
As a man, Qin Han Chu also wanted to know what it felt like.
He said somewhat hesitantly, "I want to know too."
Their eyes met, and a special emotion bloomed in the depths of their hearts.
They shared a kiss, as delicate as a dragonfly touching water, and then it was beyond control.
Much later, they bathed and changed into clean clothes.
Having consummated their union, their affection for each other rapidly deepened.
On their journey onwards, they talked about their pasts on the back of the Snow Eagle.
Through their exchanges, they came to understand each other better.
Two months later, A Xiang, who had been resting with her head on Qin Han Chu's lap, sat up.
She pointed to the majestic city in the distance and said, "This is Han Family Fort, the main base of our Han family."
Qin Han Chu got up and looked. The city seemed boundless.
This single city alone was comparable to a province in the Great Yan Kingdom of Blue Star.
Throughout their journey, Qin Han Chu had learned a great deal about the Han family.
Although the Han family was a clan, its strength was no less than any overlord-level force.
On the main continent, members of the Han family had established numerous cities.
Han Tian's city was just one of them.
According to A Xiang, the Han family's ancestor was a cultivator at the Xuan King realm.
"As expected of a city presided over by a Xuan King realm cultivator, it is truly magnificent," Qin Han Chu remarked.
A Xiang smiled and nodded, "Naturally, our Han family is one of the overlord-level forces after all."
As they chatted, they arrived at Han Family Fort.
The Snow Eagle landed in front of the city gate, and Qin Han Chu and A Xiang dismounted.
With a wave of Qin Han Chu's hand, the Snow Eagle entered the beast ring.
Led by A Xiang, they walked towards the city gate.
Before the guards could speak, A Xiang presented the Han family token.
Upon seeing the token, the guards hurriedly saluted respectfully.
Anyone possessing a Han family token was a core member of the Han family.
None of them were individuals that the guards could afford to offend.
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang walked hand in hand down the street leisurely.
At this moment, A Xiang had transformed into a plump figure. She was even guarding against her own clansmen.
Although A Xiang was plump now, Qin Han Chu did not feel embarrassed.
As they were talking, the sound of spirit beasts running was suddenly heard from behind them.
Along with the sound, there was the clamor of pedestrians hastily evading.
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang turned to look and saw several young men and women riding their respective spirit beasts, galloping towards them.
"The children of my sixth uncle are still so wild and unruly," A Xiang remarked.
"These are all your sixth uncle's children?" Qin Han Chu asked, slightly surprised. There were at least six people in this group.
"My sixth uncle has eighteen children, and these six are the youngest," A Xiang replied.
Hearing this, Qin Han Chu gave a thumbs-up, "Truly impressive."
As they spoke, the six young men and women had already ridden past them on their spirit beasts.
"The Han family's clan assembly is next month, and members of the Han family from all regions will be returning successively."
"Let's just stay in seclusion at home to avoid offending the wrong people."
"Indeed. The Han family is prosperous, and many faces are new. If we accidentally offend someone, it would be terrible."
On the street, some martial artists were discussing in low voices.
"Where are we going now?" Qin Han Chu asked.
A Xiang said, "Let's go home first to see if Mom and Dad have arrived."
Qin Han Chu nodded in agreement.
Strolling, they walked for a full two hours before reaching a large mansion.
Four guards were standing guard at the entrance of the mansion.
Upon seeing A Xiang, all four quickly cupped their fists in salute, "Eldest Miss."
"This is Master-in-law," A Xiang said, pointing at Qin Han Chu.
Hearing this, the four guards were quite shocked.
Had their young lady finally found someone?
"Greetings, Master-in-law." Although surprised, they quickly saluted.
Qin Han Chu could feel the peculiar gazes in their eyes, but he did not care.
"Have my parents arrived?" A Xiang asked.
"Not yet," the guards replied.
"Let's go in." A Xiang, holding Qin Han Chu's hand, walked into the grand mansion.
After the two had walked away, one of the guards finally said, "This kid must be pursuing the Eldest Miss for the Han family's background."
"You can't say that. The Eldest Miss's features are quite good, it's just her figure that's a bit lacking."
"Being a bit plump isn't bad either; some people simply like that."
"Speaking of which, you like that kind?"
"All of you, shut up! Do you want to die?"
Hearing his companions discussing A Xiang, the leading guard said coldly.
The guard captain's words made the other three quickly fall silent.
If this talk reached the ears of the City Lord and his wife, they would truly be finished.
...
In the center of Han Family Fort, there was an inner city resembling the Forbidden City.
Core members who resided permanently in Han Family Fort lived here.
At this moment, a middle-aged woman entered a courtyard within the inner city.
The courtyard was filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers. A beautiful woman in blue was leisurely admiring the flowers.
"Miss, A Xiang has entered the city."
"According to the news, she entered the city with a young man."
"The two are holding hands and appear very intimate."
"It seems they are lovers."
The middle-aged woman said, walking up to the woman in blue.
"What? My cousin actually has someone who likes her?"
Upon learning that A Xiang had a lover, the woman in blue appeared quite surprised.