A Cunning Pervert in the Cultivation World

”May I help you with something...?” Li Feng asked politely after sensing that strange look from Concubine Wei.

Concubine Wei stared at him for a moment longer before the corner of her lips slowly curved into a faint, charming smile.

”It’s nothing. It’s just that, Envoy Li... you really are quite impressive.”

Her fox-like eyes curved beautifully as she continued in a soft, slightly teasing voice.

”Not only did you manage to drive back the invasion, but you also seem to have a very sharp mind. Because of you, we discovered such a big evil person like Prime Minister Mu hiding among us. You’re truly living up to the reputation of the Azure Moon Sect’s genius envoy.”

She took a slow sip of her tea, her gaze never leaving him.

Her smile deepened, carrying a hint of admiration and playfulness.

”And you seem quite young too, even with your strength and sharp mind. I must say... I’m quite impressed.”

Concubine Zhao, who was still gently rocking the baby in her arms, also smiled softly.

”Indeed. Envoy Li has been working very hard for the sake of the palace and the people. We are all grateful.”

Li Feng smiled modestly, though he kept his guard up.

”You flatter me. I’m simply doing what I can as an envoy.”

The atmosphere in the hall lightened slightly after Concubine Wei’s praise.

Yet Li Feng could still feel the subtle intention behind her words.

’Why the sudden change in attitude?’

He could tell that she must have read something in her grandfather’s letter that caused her to suddenly become so friendly with him.

The three of them continued with some casual talk for a while.

They spoke about the recent chaos in the palace, the beauty of the evening garden outside, and even light topics like the recent weather and the growth of the baby prince.

Li Feng still didn’t fully understand Concubine Wei’s intention, but he played along calmly.

Then, his gaze naturally fell on the small baby in Concubine Zhao’s arms.

And he couldn’t help but asked asked curiously,

”By the way... isn’t that the Ninth Prince? Didn’t the Empress order all the princes and princesses to evacuate the capital for safety?”

At the question, Concubine Zhao smiled gently, her eyes filled with motherly warmth as she looked down at the baby.

”Yes, that’s right. But I... couldn’t bear to send him away just yet.”

She gently stroked the baby’s cheek.

”I was waiting for my family to come pick me up tomorrow. Once they arrive, I will leave the palace with the Ninth Prince together.”

Li Feng nodded in understanding.

”That makes sense. It must be hard for a mother to be separated from her child in such dangerous times.”

Concubine Zhao’s smile softened even more.

”Thank you for your understanding, Envoy Li.”

The conversation continued for a little longer, with light and careful topics flowing between them.

Just then, the baby in Concubine Zhao’s arms suddenly let out a loud cry.

”Waaaah...! Waaaah!”

The small prince’s face turned red as he began to wail.

Concubine Zhao’s expression changed to one of gentle surprise.

She quickly rocked the baby in her arms, trying to soothe him.

”Oh dear... it seems he’s getting fussy.”

She looked at Li Feng and Concubine Wei with an apologetic smile, as she stood up and prepared to leave.

”Maybe it’s time for him to rest. Please excuse me.”

Li Feng nodded understandingly and stood up as well.

”Of course. And I won’t take up any more of your time.”

Concubine Wei also rose gracefully.

”Go ahead, Sister Zhao. I’ll see Envoy Li out.”

Concubine Zhao gave them a grateful look before hurriedly carrying the crying baby outside, her steps quick and full of motherly concern.

After she left, the hall became much quieter.

Concubine Wei turned to Li Feng with a faint smile.

”Children can be quite troublesome at times.”

Li Feng chuckled softly.

”But they are also the most precious.”

Concubine Wei didn’t reply immediately.

Instead, she looked at him with a deeper, meaningful gaze.

She slowly stepped closer, the faint scent of her delicate perfume drifting toward him.

Her fox-like eyes curved playfully as she tilted her head slightly, her voice dropping into a soft, teasing whisper.

”You know... Envoy Li, you really are quite different from the other men I’ve met in the palace.”

”Oh?”

Li Feng narrowed his eyes at the sudden closeness.

She took another small step forward, her body now close enough that Li Feng could feel the subtle warmth radiating from her.

Her finger lightly brushed against his sleeve, almost accidental, yet clearly intentional.

”Strong, sharp-minded... and surprisingly gentle when it comes to mothers and children.”

Her lips curved into a charming smile as she looked up at him through her long lashes.

”Tell me... are all the young talents from Azure Moon Sect as interesting as you?”

The teasing contact and her seductive tone made the air between them feel a little warmer.

’What is this woman playing at?’

Li Feng couldn’t help but wonder.

Even so, he maintained his calm smile, though he could clearly sense the subtle temptation behind her actions.

He replied lightly,

”Concubine Wei flatters me again. I’m merely an ordinary envoy carrying out my duties.”

Concubine Wei let out a soft, melodic laugh, her finger lingering for a moment longer on his sleeve before she slowly pulled back.

”Ordinary? I doubt that very much.”

But then she leaned in a little closer, so close that Li Feng could feel the soft pressure of her full breasts brushing against his arm as her voice dropped into a soft, teasing whisper that only he could hear.

”Despite having such terrifying strength and a sharp mind... you still love to indulge in mortal pleasures, don’t you?”

”...?”

Her breath was warm against his ear.

Before Li Feng could reply, she stepped back gracefully, but her eyes still carried that playful, probing light.

”Feel free to visit my courtyard again if you need anything, Envoy Li. I will always make time for you~”

With that, Concubine Wei suddenly turned and walked away gracefully, leaving Li Feng standing there slightly confused.

But he wasn’t that dumb to not notice the intention.

Li Feng couldn’t help but smile faintly at her last words.

’Could it be an invitation for some ”good time?”’

He thought jokingly, yet at the same time he knew that this fox-like charming woman was clearly trying to charm him.

As he watched her swaying figure disappear into the inner corridor, Li Feng couldn’t help but marvel at the situation.

’This is the first time I’ve been on the receiving end of such teasing and charm...’

Usually, he was the one who initiated and controlled the flow.

But Concubine Wei’s subtle yet bold approach... the light brush of her body, the whispered words, the playful yet meaningful gaze was surprisingly effective.

It left a lingering warmth and a faint itch of curiosity in his chest.

’Not bad... not bad at all.’

He shook his head with a low chuckle, feeling a rare sense of amusement.

But Li Feng knew full well that there should be a price for this ’good time’.

If it were in normal times, he wouldn’t mind checking it out as it seemed even his little brother approved of it too.

After all, it wasn’t every day that he could enjoy a cultured night with an imperial concubine.

The thought made his lips curve into a faint, playful smile as he walked out.

Soon, Li Feng arrived back at the quiet courtyard where Lan Suyao and Yue Lan had been waiting patiently for him.

Lan Suyao, leaning against a pillar with her arms crossed under her large chest, immediately frowned when she saw him.

”What took you so long?” she complained, her voice carrying a hint of irritation. ”We’ve been waiting here for almost an hour.”

Yue Lan, who sat beside her with her hands clasped in front of her, simply smiled softly at Li Feng, her golden eyes curving beautifully.

She didn’t say anything, but the gentle amusement in her gaze showed she was also curious about what had kept him.

Li Feng chuckled lightly and walked over to them.

”Sorry for making you two wait. After I checked on Concubine Zi, I happened to meet Concubine Wei so I delivered a letter to her. I didn’t think that she was... quite talkative.”