Upon hearing this, Qi Xiuyu’s heart hammered against his ribs, and his mind drifted into a flurry of lascivious thoughts.
He had acquired the drug from an old crony from his days of carousing in the pleasure districts; it was potent enough to turn even the most chaste and virtuous woman into a wanton creature. Hearing the sounds from within, he figured Xie Mingyue must have already lost control and started trying to soothe herself.
With a dry throat, he adjusted his robes and cap, softened his voice, and feigned a gentle tone as he said, "Mingyue, I’ve arrived."
Chapter 71