The Complete Book of Immortals, Heroes, and Demons - Chapter 14

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Episode 6: Factional Cliques / Chapter 3: Phoenix and

Luan Friendship Seeing Xin Xing's aggressive approach, Zi Qiong giggled and tried to dodge.

Xin Xing had anticipated this move; halfway through his attack, he suddenly shifted his body, pulling her into his arms
and rolling her onto the bed, immediately pinning her beneath him.

Zi Qiong was held tightly by him, a tempting masculine scent wafting over her. Seeing Xin Xing's eyes burning with
desire , her heart was intoxicated. Her jade-like arms unconsciously wrapped around his neck, and she said, "Dou'er, you...you can't be
so hasty...mmm..." Before she could finish speaking, her small mouth was already captured by Xin Xing.

These past few days had passed without intimacy, and their pent-up passion erupted instantly. Their two
greedy, thirsty tongues teased each other relentlessly. Zi Qiong's soft moans and Xin Xing's deep breaths further ignited
their raging desire.

Ziqiong clung tightly to his neck, gripping his hair firmly in her hands. His chest, thighs, and
Xinxing's hard erection all captivated her.

Xinxing kissed her while kneading her breasts, asking, "Does it feel good?" Ziqiong
hummed , then retaliated by reaching down to his crotch, grasping his erection through his trousers and vigorously fondling
it.

A pleasurable roar escaped Xinxing's lips: "Ah! My darling, my dear wife, you're making me feel
so good! Don't let go, I love it like this, wife, do you like it?"

Ziqiong pulled away from his lips, gazing at him with affectionate eyes, and whispered, "I love it." Her hand tightened suddenly,
and Xinxing trembled with pleasure, his mouth agape as he cried out in pleasure. He immediately began to strip Ziqiong naked. In a flurry of
pulling and tugging, they were both completely naked.

Like a runaway horse, Xin Xing embraced Zi Qiong and kissed her passionately again and again, leaving her no chance to
resist at his mercy. His burning tongue and intense caresses relentlessly aroused Zi Qiong's desire.

Zi Qiong gripped his strong arms tightly, a deep longing gradually burning in her lower abdomen, a mixture of
sweetness and pain.

Xin Xing cupped her buttocks, pressing her tightly against his erect penis. Zi Qiong instinctively wrapped her
thighs , rubbing against him, trying to extinguish the throbbing in her lower body. However, the yearning
only intensified, growing stronger with each passing moment.

Zi Qiong was tormented to the point of near death, but Xin Xing not only refused to let her go, but also leaned in to kiss her neck and
tease her sensitive earlobes. Zi Qiong immediately went limp, almost unable to breathe, and could only cling tightly to his
shoulders.

Xin Xing, seizing the opportunity, bit her ear and said, "Kiss me, I really want you to kiss me, wife."

Zi Qiong laboriously turned her head, wanting to bring her lips to his, but suddenly saw Xin Xing shake his head, revealing a lewd
smile: "Not here, I want to..." Seeing his playful appearance, Zi Qiong naturally understood his intention
. She pursed her lips and returned his mischievous smile, then gently pushed his chest, signaling him to lie down
.

Xin Xing rolled onto his back on the bed, his huge rod, more than half a foot long, standing proudly in front of Zi Qiong.

Seeing this divine object, Zi Qiong couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. She reached out and grasped it, feeling its hardness and burning heat,
making her heart pound uncontrollably.

Xin Xing rubbed her jade gloves a few times, his body trembling. A surge of desire rose from his lower abdomen to his head, and
he cried out, "Wife, hurry... hurry, I can't take it anymore..."

Zi Qiong glanced up at him and saw that Xin Xing's eyes were wide open, his facial muscles taut, displaying an
unusually excited expression. She couldn't help but laugh inwardly. She stuck out her tongue and gently licked the tip of his penis. Xin Xing immediately let out a long sigh
. Seeing his pleasure, Zi Qiong was secretly pleased. She took his penis in her arms and licked it from head to root several times, then
sucked on the testicles a few times before opening her mouth and slowly taking the head into her mouth.

Xin Xing trembled uncontrollably with pleasure, repeatedly exclaiming, "Ah... my wife's mouth is so
amazing, it's making me feel sore and numb, it's so wonderful! Just like that, a little more force..."

Zi Qiong, aroused by his intense moans, became even bolder, using her mouth and hands to please her man
in every way possible. After a round of oral stimulation, Xin Xing was naturally enjoying himself, while Zi Qiong was equally burning with desire
, waves of intense unease churning within her vagina, her slippery nectar
flowing .

After a while, Xin Xing could no longer endure the torment of pleasure, and quickly propped himself up, pressing Zi Qiong down beneath him again
, his large hands greedily covering her breasts, slowly kneading them, saying, "Good wife, I can't take it anymore, hurry up and give it to
me..." As he spoke, he propped himself up on his elbows, lowered his head and buried it in her cleavage, kissing her breasts back and forth.

Ziqiong trembled violently as if struck by lightning, her ten jade-like fingers digging deeply into his shoulders. She said, "Come
on , Ziqiong wants it too..." She slowly spread her long, full thighs.

Xinxing, hearing this, first kissed her cheek and said, "Will you lead the way for me?"

Ziqiong, already aroused, didn't hesitate. She reached out and grasped his penis,
pressing its firm, moist tip against the entrance. Xinxing thrust harder, and the penis immediately
plunged in, filling her flower-like opening completely. Intense pleasure quickly spread through both of them.

Xinxing's size and Ziqiong's tightness made each thrust an immense pleasure. Xin Xing
was always exceptionally excited during his intercourse with Zi Qiong, and this time was no exception. After only a short while, he felt an urge to
ejaculate. He immediately used the method Zi Qiong had taught him, quickly holding back his ejaculation and slowing down his movements.

Zi Qiong sensed his actions, reached out and pulled him down, letting him lie on top of her. She
embraced him affectionately and said softly, "Dou'er, if you want to ejaculate, then come."

Xin Xing cupped her face and kissed her deeply, saying, "No, I don't want it so soon."

Zi Qiong smiled slightly, hugged him tightly, and reached to their point of contact, her jade fingers encircling his base, gently
stroking it, saying, "But I want it. Come on, you don't have to hold back."

Xin Xing had never heard Zi Qiong say such a thing since they were together. Although he didn't understand, since she had made this request
, he had no choice but to comply.

Ziqiong gently nibbled at his earlobe, urging him forward with her body, while tightening her vaginal walls to firmly envelop his hot,
hard dragon. Although Xinxing hesitated a little, encouraged by Ziqiong, he unconsciously became more and more energetic
and wild, launching a merciless attack, repeatedly entering and exiting, each thrust reaching deep into the palace, constantly touching the softness
deep inside .

The only sounds in the room were their intermittent moans and sweet whispers. Waves of excitement surged through them, making
Ziqiong tremble uncontrollably, yearning for climax and deeply intoxicated by it all.

Xinxing's tight thrusts carried her step by step to the heavens. Ziqiong knew she was nearing her end; all
she could do was cling to him tightly, calling his name repeatedly. Xinxing released his pent-
up desire, reaching his peak, his hot semen scattering into Ziqiong's womb.

Ziqiong couldn't withstand the explosive pleasure and collapsed onto him. Xinxing lay limp on
top of , letting out a deep, satisfied breath.

Meanwhile, in Shangguan Wan'er's room, the atmosphere was equally vibrant, filled with eroticism.

Two naked people embraced; the woman was Shangguan Wan'er, and the man was her
lover, Cui Shi. The two had just fought a fierce battle and were both exhausted, resting.

Shangguan Wan'er, naked on her side, leaned half her body against Cui Shi, tracing circles on his chest with her middle finger
, and suddenly said, "I thought you would go to the princess's room tonight."

Cui Shi was startled, his face changing drastically. He hurriedly said, "I... how could I go to the princess's room?
Please don't talk nonsense."

Shangguan Wan'er raised her head, smiled slightly at him, and said, "You're still being stubborn.
How could I possibly hide your affair with the princess from me?"

The more Cui Shi listened, the more uneasy he felt. He knew all too well Shangguan Wan'er's power in the court. And he himself had only been able to attain
this high position thanks to this beautiful woman before him! If he were to offend her carelessly, all his fame and fortune
would surely vanish, and he might even lose his life. A cold sweat immediately broke out on his back.

Seeing his panicked expression, Shangguan Wan'er smiled inwardly. Her five delicate fingers slowly moved to his lower body, taking
his still limp penis in her hand and gently playing with it. She said, "Don't be afraid. Do you think
I don't know what kind of person the princess is? Who would dare refuse the man she desires? I
understand ."

Cui Shi had thought she was being jealous and trying to make things difficult for him, but hearing her words, his heart immediately settled
. He said, "Actually, I... I didn't mean to hide it from you, I was just afraid you'd be unhappy, so I didn't dare
tell you. It's rare to find someone as understanding and considerate as Wan'er."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly. "Don't be happy. This is a one-time thing, and there won't be a next time. Especially that slut Princess Changning
, I know she's always had feelings for you, but she's been
hesitant to make a move on you because she still has some reservations about me. You'd better watch out. If I find out you're seeing her, don't blame me."

Cui Shi was secretly startled upon hearing this. He and Princess Changning had indeed shared a night of passion, but it was a
closely , difficult for outsiders to know. He thought, "This woman is indeed shrewd; she doesn't even need divination to see the signs! Fortunately
, judging from her words, she doesn't seem to know the truth yet." He immediately said, "Wan'er, what are you saying? Even if
I had the guts of a leopard, I wouldn't dare to provoke Princess Changning." " Even if you don't mind, I'm afraid the Empress won't let me off the hook
."

Shangguan Wan'er shook her head and smiled, saying, "That's not necessarily
true . The Empress has always favored this daughter, no less than Princess Anle. Relying on her mother's affection, what wouldn't she do?"

Cui Shi, afraid she would continue, reached out and hugged her, kissing her beautiful face
, and whispered, "Wan'er, you can't shake your petty nature. Actually, I'm
already content with a beauty like you. How can any other woman compare to you?"

Shangguan Wan'er spat at him, her beautiful eyes scanning his face, and pouted, saying, "If we're talking about
beauty , I admit I'm not as good as that Ziqiong." "Girl, she's not only as beautiful as a fairy, but also quiet and charming. Don't tell me you're
not interested in her."

When Cui Shi suddenly mentioned Zi Qiong, he couldn't help but admire her intelligence
and wit. Hearing her say this, he could only chuckle and say, "Miss Zi Qiong is indeed beautiful, but don't forget,
she already has someone she loves. Don't let your imagination run wild."

Shangguan Wan'er just smiled faintly and didn't answer him. However, Xin Xing's image flashed through her mind—his handsome
face and dashing figure. Recalling the scene of peeping at Xin Xing making love that day, she couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
She couldn't control herself and leaned against Cui Shi, hugging him tightly with both hands.

Cui Shi, of course, didn't understand her thoughts. He only felt that Shangguan Wan'er was different tonight, appearing unusually enthusiastic.
When Shangguan Wan'er looked up at him, Cui Shi finally couldn't restrain himself. He cupped her face in his hands, gazing
at her intently. Her bright eyes, white teeth, and slightly flushed cheeks made her a vision of ethereal beauty, indescribably captivating. The more Cui Shi
looked, the more infatuated he became, the more his heart stirred. No wonder Li Xian had taken her as a concubine as soon as he regained the throne; it certainly
made sense .

Little did he know that since Li Xian returned to the capital from Fangzhou and made her crown prince, he had frequently visited the palace and, seeing Shangguan
Wan'er's beauty, had often found excuses to seduce her. Shangguan Wan'er was naive; how could she not see through Li Xian's intentions?
She understood that once Wu Zetian died, she would have no protection and could become a political sacrifice at any time. To
protect herself and avoid dying in the palace, she had no choice but to submit to Li Xian. Of course, she
wouldn't .

Cui Shi gazed at her beautiful face and couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration, "Wan'er, you're so beautiful!
Let me stay tonight, so I can love you properly again."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled, leaned in and kissed his lips, whispering, "Do whatever you want, I'll do
whatever you want." As she spoke, she reached for his crotch, seeing him still looking dejected and listless
, she smiled slightly and said, "I'm just afraid you're willing but unable to stand up."

Cui Shi laughed, "I just released myself not long ago, you have to let me rest for a while."

Shangguan Wan'er gave him a sweet smile, then propped herself up with her hands, pressing her breasts
to his lips, and softly said, "Yi Lang, kiss me."

Cui Shi had seen those round, full breasts countless times, but he still never tired of them.
Shangguan Wan'er's skin, naturally as white and delicate as a baby's,
perfectly .

Seeing her enthusiasm, Cui Shi naturally wouldn't refuse her request. He opened his mouth and took her nipple in his mouth, savoring
it tenderly.

Shangguan Wan'er let out a soft moan, cradling his head in one hand, watching Cui Shi pleasure
her A surge of intense pleasure instantly coursed through her body, and the image of Xin Xing resurfaced in her mind, causing her to secretly...
She sighed, "You little rascal, you've made me suffer so much. Do you know how much I think about you? Come on, I'm
waiting for you, waiting for you to love me, you know that?"

The more she thought about it, the stronger her lust became. Unconsciously, she grasped one of her breasts and began to
manipulate , panting, "Yilang, Wan'er is so uncomfortable, I want you to fuck me right now."

Cui Shi was taken aback by her unusual behavior, like a cat in heat, and asked, "What
happened ? Why are you so aroused?"

Shangguan Wan'er didn't answer him. She touched his penis, which was still limp and powerless. She couldn't help but feel anxious and said
, "Can I lick it?" Cui Shi nodded quickly. Shangguan Wan'er then said, "Kneel on the bed, I have
something new to do."

Although Cui Shi didn't understand the meaning of the last sentence, he still did as she said and knelt on the bed like a dog.

Shangguan Wan'er knelt behind him, her jade-like hand slipping between his legs to grasp his entire penis,
slowly stroking it. Then, she leaned in and gently licked his anus with the tip of her tongue.

Cui Shi shuddered violently as if electrocuted, crying out, "Oh! This…this…"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and asked, "Does it feel good?"

Cui Shi exclaimed that it was good, his legs trembling uncontrollably under her wet tongue's caresses. With Shangguan
Wan'er stroking, his penis indeed began to show signs of arousal, slowly hardening.

Seeing that it was effective, Shangguan Wan'er increased her strength. Before long, Cui Shi was panting heavily
, his desire palpable. The penis in her hand was hot as fire, hard as iron, nearly half a foot long and
a circumference in circumference.

Cui Shi was in extreme distress and cried out, "Wan'er, you can't lick anymore!" Shangguan Wan'er ignored him,
continuing to lick and suck while simultaneously using both hands to stroke and caress his scrotum. Cui Shi trembled all over
, experiencing unbearable pleasure, and cried out, "I really can't take it anymore, let me penetrate you for a while..."

Shangguan Wan'er asked with a smile, "Where do you want to penetrate? My mouth?"

Cui Shi nodded vigorously, "Give it to me, please!" Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly, rolled over, and lay supine between his
knees . Cui Shi couldn't wait and quickly lowered himself down, thrusting several times in haste, but failing to enter. Only
with Shangguan Wan'er's help could he finally get in.

Cui Shi's buttocks swayed, his penis moving like the wind, constantly entering and exiting her mouth, each thrust reaching deep into her throat. Even
so , Shangguan Wan'er seemed to enjoy it immensely, occasionally playing with his scrotum to arouse him.

After a while, Cui Shi suddenly withdrew his penis. Shangguan Wan'er, knowing his intention, shifted and lay down
in the center of the bed. Before he could speak, she had already spread her legs, revealing her vulva to Cui Shi.

Cui Shi, still erect, moved to her crotch. Shangguan Wan'er reached out and tightly grasped his erection,
gently stroking it a few times. Staring at Cui Shi, she said, "Yilang, fuck Wan'er hard, I want you." Then she released his
penis and slowly parted her vulva with both hands, revealing a mound of bright red flesh.

Her actions left Cui Shi dumbfounded. Since he had known Shangguan Wan'er, he had never seen her
so wanton and lustful. This was the first time, and how could he not be surprised? Faced

with such a sight, how could Cui Shi resist? He immediately took his huge penis, pressed the glans against the entrance, and with a whoosh
, half of it had entered. Both of them let out a satisfied groan at the same time. Cui Shi thrust forward again, hitting her clitoris, and
Shangguan Wan'er trembled with pleasure, letting out a cry.

Cui Shi felt a surge of pleasure from her tightness, and quickly lifted her slender waist with both hands, thrusting his lower body forcefully, making a squelching sound as he
pumped in and out.

Shangguan Wan'er, fueled by his fierce onslaught, became increasingly aroused, arching her back and passionately responding, "Yi Lang, you're
so good , you're making Wan'er feel so good. Come on, hold me..." she said

, opening her arms to welcome him. Cui Shi leaned down, embracing her tightly, lowering his head to kiss Shangguan Wan'er's small mouth, his lower body
still moving incessantly, making her flower cave boil and gushing, her juices splashing everywhere.

After kissing each other for a while, Cui Shi began to move his mouth, kissing along her chin, across her neck, and finally to her
full breasts. The double stimulation pushed Shangguan Wan'er to the peak, and she secretly lost herself in pleasure.

Cui Shi had already ejaculated once, but this time his stamina was even stronger, and he fought with increasing vigor. Fortunately, Shangguan Wan'er was also a seasoned warrior
, and this round of pleasure in bed was truly inextricably linked.

When the two reached their climax, Shangguan Wan'er said, "Why don't you lie down and let me be on top?"

Cui Shi had no objection and immediately rolled off his horse. Shangguan Wan'er straddled him with her
jade legs, reaching out to guide his penis. With a slump, she was fully inside him, filling the entire chamber to bursting.

Shangguan Wan'er leaned back, supporting herself with her hands, her hips swaying incessantly, displaying their genitals completely
before Cui Shi's eyes. With each rise and fall, her flower-like opening made a hissing sound, truly obscene to the extreme!

Cui Shi was instantly mesmerized, his lust rising. Seeing her swaying breasts and flowing hair, her face
a picture moon-like beauty, he was utterly captivated. How could he resist? He quickly reached out and grasped her breasts,
kneading and rubbing them vigorously, exclaiming, "Wan'er, you're absolutely mesmerizing! No wonder the Emperor dotes on you so much;
he can't do without you, his beauty."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled calmly, "But this beauty can't do without you, you philanderer."

Hearing this, Cui Shi was naturally smug. Before he could even process it, Shangguan Wan'er leaned down, her cheek pressed against his chest,
embracing , raising her buttocks, saying, "I'm a little tired, you take over." Hearing this, Cui Shi held her
tightly, thrusting hard, over a hundred times in one breath. Shangguan Wan'er immediately couldn't withstand it, her mouth agape,
gasping for breath.

Hundreds of thrusts passed unnoticed, and Cui Shi gradually felt himself struggling, his breathing becoming increasingly heavy.

Shangguan Wan'er sensed this as well and quickly said, "Yilang, please bear with it for a moment, let Wan'er help you."

Cui Shi didn't understand her meaning at first, but suddenly he saw Shangguan Wan'er pull herself up, lie down between his legs, and, ignoring
the filth covering his penis, open her mouth and took the glans into her mouth. Cui Shi immediately understood, and a surge of lust erupted within him. With just a few thrusts,
a large amount of semen shot out, several times in succession, filling Shangguan Wan'er's mouth with it.

Shangguan Wan'er swallowed several mouthfuls, finishing every last drop, then leaned back against Cui Shi and laughed, "It tastes really good
, I really want another bite."

Cui Shi quickly hugged her, "If you want some, that's easy enough, I definitely won't let you down."

(Episode 6, Part 3)

Episode 6: Factional Competition / Part 4: First Encounter with the Strongman

The next day, Princess Taiping invited Xin Xing and Li Longji to meet. The two followed their maid to a study, where they had already met...
Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er sat in the room, but Cui Shi and Wu Ziying were nowhere to be seen.

Princess Taiping invited them to sit at the lower seat. Xin Xing glanced around and saw several large bookshelves lined up on the wall
, and on the other side, a treasure cabinet displaying Shang and Zhou bronzes, Ge and Xuan censers, seals, and
albums . Beside the cabinet stood a large, painted porcelain vase, as tall as two people, filled with scrolls of calligraphy and paintings of various lengths. On a small
table sat a phoenix-patterned incense burner, from which wisps of sandalwood incense rose, filling the room—truly a magnificent and
auspicious place for reading.

Xin Xing's gaze shifted to Shangguan Wan'er, who smiled slightly at him, her beautiful eyes sparkling,
indescribably captivating. Xin Xing was slightly taken aback, returning a polite smile.

Li Longji, seeing that Wu Ziying was not present, was understandably disappointed. Wu Yanying's voice, appearance, and smile are still deeply etched in his
mind.

Princess Taiping said, "Longji, you've just returned to the capital from Luzhou. Do you know what's been happening in the palace lately?"

Li Longji nodded and said, "I've heard a little about it, but I don't know what Aunt is referring to."

Princess Taiping said, "Ever since your third uncle ascended the throne, one bad thing after another has happened. You know, your third uncle
is a kind-hearted man, always easygoing and somewhat indecisive, which has gradually caused power in the court to fall into
the hands of Empress Wei. Under her careful arrangement, my elder brother Wei Wen became the Minister of Rites, and Wei Xuan, Wei Bo, Wei Yuan, Gao Song,
and others also obtained high positions. Judging from this situation, our Li Tang dynasty will fall into their hands sooner or later."

How could Li Longji not know about Empress Wei's affairs? After the Crown Prince Li Chongjun's failed coup, the Wei family
sent Ran Zuyong to frame him, falsely accusing his father Li Dan of conspiring with the Crown Prince. Fortunately, the Right Grand Master Su Xiang
defended him, allowing him to escape this calamity. But he knew even better that Shangguan Wan'er and Empress Wei were in cahoots, so given the current circumstances, he had no choice but
to keep quiet and not say much here.

Xin Xing was somewhat puzzled, thinking, "Strange! You're discussing your own Li family's affairs, what does this have to do with me?
What exactly did you call me here for?"

Princess Taiping sighed and slowly said, "Our Li family is currently in dire straits, like fish in a pot, on the verge of collapse
. If we don't act quickly to turn the tide and avert this crisis, the consequences will be dire."

Li Longji said, "Aunt is quite right. I wonder what Aunt wants me to do?"

Princess Taiping said, "Now the entire court is controlled by Empress Wei's people, who manipulate the government and wield immense power. Since
Wu Sansi's death, Zong Chuke has followed in his footsteps, colluding with Empress Wei and Princess Anle, and his power is growing daily.
Among their henchmen, there is Wan'er, who outwardly appears to be affiliated with Empress Wei but secretly passes messages to me. However,
Wan'er is, after all, a weak woman, and it would be extremely dangerous for her to fight against these people alone. I plan to place you in
the palace to assist Wan'er from the side. What do you think?"

Li Longji looked at Shangguan Wan'er, nodded, and smiled, "Forgive me..." "Longji, you've been blind! It turns out Shangguan Zhaorong is my aunt's person
."

Shangguan Wan'er said, "Young Prince, I really don't deserve such a title. We're all family, so please
just call me Wan'er from now on."

Li Longji said, "Longji won't stand on ceremony, but you should change your way of addressing me and just call me Longji."

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "There's no need for formalities, let's just use our proper titles." Then she looked at Xin Xing: "
Young Master Yang , I have a favor to ask of you. I wonder if you could agree?"

Xin... Xin Xing said, "Princess, please speak freely."

Princess Taiping said, "Young Master Yang comes from a prominent martial arts family and possesses unparalleled martial arts skills. For the sake of our Li family's dynasty,
I would like to invite you to enter the palace with my nephew to jointly eliminate Empress Wei's faction. This will also protect Wan'er's safety, preventing
her from being in danger, alone and vulnerable, and falling victim to a vicious attack."

This was exactly what Xin Xing wanted, and he was secretly delighted, saying, "To be able to serve the princess, I will certainly
do my utmost."

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "This... " "That's good. With Young Master Yang's help, I'm relieved." Then
she said to Li Longji, "Nephew, what about you?"

Li Longji replied, "The Li family's legacy cannot fall into the hands of others. As a member of the Li family, how can I stand
idly by ? I will follow my aunt's wishes."

Princess Taiping said, "Good, truly a fine descendant of our Li family! Wan'er,
what ?"

Shangguan Wan'er said, "I would like to ask Longji to make some concessions and first appoint him as the Vice Minister of the Imperial Guard and the Director of the Imperial Treasury." "This position,
though not a high-ranking one, is merely in charge of ceremonial guards and palace supplies. However, its
advantage is that it allows for frequent movement within the palace. Most importantly, Longji is a member of the Li imperial family; if he were to hold a high position, he would inevitably
attract the attention of treacherous individuals."

Li Longji nodded, "Very well said. Wan'er is indeed cautious and prudent; Longji greatly admires her."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "You flatter me too much; I am truly humbled. Furthermore, regarding Young Master Yang, he could serve as the Palace
Attendant (Deputy Chief Eunuch of the Palace)."

Li Longji asked, "As far as I know, the Palace Attendant position is mostly held by members of the imperial family. Won't there be any problems?"

Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er exchanged a glance and a smile. Princess Taiping said, "Don't
worry about that. With Wan'er's personal recommendation, there shouldn't be any issues."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly and said, "Haven't you heard about the 'slanted appointments'? Since the Crown Prince's
coup, the Empress and princesses have become even more emboldened and reckless than before. " Not only did they form cliques and control the government
, but they also sold official positions. Besides the Empress, her two daughters, Princess Anle and Princess Changning, and the Empress's
sister , all accepted bribes on a large scale. Even butchers, merchants, artisans, servants, and maids
could be given official positions by bribing 300,000 coins—these were known as "slanted appointments."

Li Longji was naturally aware of this, but Xin Xing was different. He had never heard of such an absurd thing before
, and he shook his head and chuckled as he listened.

Shangguan Wan'er continued, "Not only that, but if someone wants to become a monk or nun, they only need to pay 30,000 coins to
obtain a certificate of ordination and be exempt from taxes and corvée labor. So far, thousands of official positions have been sold.
Therefore, as long as I hand over the appointment letter to the Secretariat, what problem could there be with Young Master Yang's position as Junior Supervisor of the Palace?
"

Xin Xing laughed upon hearing this, "Looks like you've made quite a bit of 'side hustles'?"

Shangguan Wan'er wasn't offended, saying, "If I didn't do this, would Empress Wei let me off
the hook? I believe she would be the first to target me."

This time, Xin Xing was finally able to enter the palace. Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Although he possessed the Demon-Revealing Mirror, he still
couldn't find Luo Cha Ye Ji's whereabouts.

Little did Xin Xing know that he and Luo Cha Ye Ji had already met, but the devil was always one step ahead.
He had been kept in the dark all along.

The Palace Attendant was a fourth-rank official, in charge of several departments
within the palace, such as the Bureau of Food Service, the Bureau of Medicine Service, the Bureau of Crown Service, the Bureau of Imperial Throne Service, the Bureau of Imperial Carriage Service, and the Bureau of Imperial Carriage Service. Being new to the palace, he inevitably made mistakes. Fortunately, his superiors knew
he was Shangguan Wan'er's man and dared not make things difficult for him, still

offering guidance from time to time. That day, Xin Xing had just left the Palace Secretariat and was about to go home when, not far from the Shicui Hall, he suddenly
saw two eunuchs approaching, looking anxious and glancing around nervously. Upon seeing Xin Xing approach, they quickly lowered their heads and avoided him
.

Xin Xing was immediately puzzled. Looking closely, he saw that the two men were strong and healthy; one looked weary, while the other had
a prominent beard, unlike a typical eunuch. Suspicious, he shouted, "You two,
stop right !"

Upon hearing this, the two men turned pale with fright and shrank back menacingly. Xin Xing was even more certain that these people were suspicious,
and immediately asked, "Which eunuch are you working for?" The two men were speechless, unable to utter a sound.

Xin Xing knew something was amiss, but being new to the palace, he dared not push his luck, and shouted, "Who are you
, daring to play dumb in front of me!"

Just then, a young eunuch hurried over and shouted, "What are you two doing here?
Get out of here immediately!" In the blink of an eye, he was in front of the group, waving the two men away.

Xin Xing stared wide-eyed at the man and hurriedly said, "How can you... just let them go like this?"

The young eunuch pulled him close and whispered in his ear, "Please release them first, and I'll
explain everything to you slowly."

Xin Xing had only recently entered the palace and was not yet familiar with many palace affairs. Hearing this, he knew there was another
reason, and had no choice but to let them go. The two men thanked him profusely and hurried away with their tails between their legs.

After they had walked a distance, the young eunuch glanced at Xin Xing and asked, "If I'm not mistaken, you've
just arrived at the palace on business?"

Xin Xing nodded and said, "Indeed, I've only been in the palace for half a month. By the way, those two people just now, I
suspect they weren't eunuchs. What's going on?"

Seeing the eunuch look around to make sure no one was watching, he whispered, "To avoid getting you into trouble, I
have to take the risk of telling you. But you absolutely mustn't tell anyone about this. If something goes wrong, someone will report us behind our backs
, and we'll both be forced to move."

Xin Xing stuck out his tongue and laughed, "Is it that serious?"

The eunuch said, "Of course it's serious! This is no joke! Do you know who those two are? They're
actually monks from Ci'en Temple. They disguised themselves as eunuchs to sneak into the palace to serve the Empress and the Duke of Anle." " Master, do you understand
now?"

Xin Xing laughed, "There are plenty of eunuchs in the palace, why bother with monks..." He suddenly realized,
quickly covered his mouth, and exclaimed in astonishment, "Could it be that they... they are..."

The eunuch nodded and smiled, saying, "Now I understand. Who would dare to say
a word about ? If you had arrested those two just now, things would have blown up. It's a matter of face. Would the Emperor have let you off
? Even if the Emperor were willing to let you go, the Empress wouldn't have spared you! If it weren't for your upright character, I wouldn't have
interfered ."

It turned out that after Wu Sansi's death, Empress Wei immediately lost a lover, and Princess Anle, Li Guo'er, also lost her husband
. Unable to restrain themselves, they brought several young and strong monks to the palace. To cover their tracks, they
disguised these monks as eunuchs and kept them in the palace all day for debauchery, which was naturally difficult for outsiders to discover.

Today, the two monks, one with matters to attend to at the temple and the other recently unwell, their prowess diminished in bed
, had left with Empress Wei's permission, only to unexpectedly run into Xin Xing.

Hearing the eunuch's words, Xin Xing couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, thinking, "So what if they're the Emperor or Empress? I'm not
afraid of them. They can't possibly harm a hair on my head." Though he thought this, he repeatedly
thanked him aloud and then asked, "Fortunately, you reminded me, otherwise I would have caused a great disaster. My surname is Yang, may I
ask your name?"

The eunuch replied, "My name is Gao Lishi, currently serving as the Palace Attendant, recently assigned to work for the Empress, hence
this familiarity. I see you, Young Master Yang, are quite accomplished at such a young age, already holding a fourth-rank official position."

Although Xin Xing had only known Gao Lishi for a short time, he found him to be forthright and unrestrained, and... Finding they clicked, Xin Xing couldn't help but feel
a sense of goodwill
. He smiled and said, "Brother Gao, let me tell you, although I didn't buy this position as a junior official in the palace, I obtained it entirely through the efforts of others. I'm truly ashamed."

Li Shi laughed and said, "There's nothing we can do about it. To be honest, in the current climate, even someone with vast knowledge and
exceptional talent would find it difficult to pass the examinations for a seventh-rank official position with dignity. I grew up in the palace;
I've seen it all. How many of the princes and generals in the court are truly learned scholars? Didn't they all get their positions through
nepotism and flattery?"

Xin Xing couldn't find a reply and could only nod in agreement. A thought suddenly crossed his mind, and he remembered Li Longji.
He thought to himself, "Does my brother know about this messy business? Since I have nothing else to do, I might as well go and
tell him now." So he asked Gao Lishi, "Brother Gao, I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place
. I have something I'd like to ask you to help me with."

Lishi said, "Don't be so polite, just say it."

Xin Xing said, "I need to go to the Imperial Guard to find a friend, and I'd like to ask Brother Gao to show me the way."

Lishi asked, "Does Vice Minister Yang have a friend working at the Imperial Guard? I wonder which one it is?"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "He's my sworn brother, the current Vice Minister of the Imperial Guard, named Li Longji."

Upon hearing this, Li Shi was overjoyed: "So you...you're Longji's brother! That's wonderful! I
'll go with you to find him right away. This way!"

Xin Xing smiled: "You know my elder brother too?"

Li Shi exclaimed happily: "Not only do I know him, but I've known Longji for nearly ten years. Later, he went to Luzhou, and we hadn't seen each other for
many years until Longji returned. Ah! That's right, Junior Supervisor, your surname is Yang. Could you be
the second young master of the Yang family in Guanzhong?"

Xin Xing asked in astonishment: "You...how did you know?"

Li Shi replied: "Longji and I talk about everything. How could I not know?" As they walked, Gao Li Shi
recounted how he met Li Longji.

It is said that Gao Li Shi's original surname wasn't Gao. He was a descendant of the Tang Dynasty's Prefect of Panzhou, originally named Feng Yuanyi. He was born
with seven black moles on his chest, but it was unclear whether they were a sign of misfortune or fortune! Later, his father was falsely accused, the Feng family was
raided, and his father died in prison, his body never seen again.

Lishi's mother led her three children through the streets, finally finding
shelter in a thatched hut outside Panzhou City. Panzhou was sparsely populated, and its people were destitute; selling children was commonplace. The sold girls, after being trained,
were often resold to the north as prostitutes or maids. The boys were mostly castrated and sold to the palace as eunuchs or to
wealthy families as servants.

Panzhou was so poor that castrated children became a local specialty. Lishi's

mother, originally from a prestigious family, married into the Feng family. Although her husband was a minor official of the eighth rank, her father-in-law
was the governor, making them one of the most prominent families in Lingnan. Tragedy struck; she had to sell her three children,
but even then, they couldn't survive for long. Desperate, she took out her only gold bracelet and planned
to sell it.

Although Lishi was young, he was quite sensible. He took his mother's hand and said, "Mother, the gold bracelet is our
family heirloom. We absolutely cannot sell it. Please, Mother, sell me instead, so that Mother, my brother, and my sister can survive."
His mother pulled him into her arms, choking back tears, "My good son..."

His mother couldn't bear to part with him. She thought that if she sold her daughter, she would surely be reduced to prostitution, and her two sons—the elder son was dull
and would be beaten and scolded as a servant, while the younger son was clever and intelligent, and was her favorite. How could she bear to sell him?
They were both her flesh and blood, and it would hurt to cut off either of them!

Lishi knelt down and begged, crying, "Mother, please sell me. We still have my brother and sister. The Feng family line will
not end. Besides, I can take care of myself." These words did not sound like they came from a ten-year-old child
, which made his mother even more heartbroken. How could she bear to part with him?

One day, someone told his mother that a traveling merchant had come to the inn, saying he wanted to buy a son because his wife
was infertile and he was old and childless. He wanted to buy a son to carry
on the family line, and the price was negotiable as long as the child was good-looking. The mother thought this was a good way out, much better than selling him to someone as a servant, so she rushed to the inn
and met the merchant. They finally agreed on a price of eight bolts of silk, cash on delivery.

When mother and son were separated, they embraced tightly, weeping bitterly. The mother took out a small cloth bag from her bosom and said
, "Son, from now on, you are someone else's son. Be obedient. I have nothing to give you, but this bag contains
a ruby that fell from my gold bracelet. Seeing it means seeing your mother. As long as I have a way, I will definitely come to find
you."

As the mother slowly left the inn, turning back every few steps, the son clutched the small bag tightly, jumping up and down,
crying out, "Mother, Mother..." until his mother disappeared from sight.

After his mother left, the merchant called him over and instructed him, "From now on, you are my son. I don't care about your
previous name. Seeing that you are quite strong, I think I'll call you Lishi (Strongman)." From then on, Feng Yuanyi
changed his name to Lishi, having a given name but no surname.

One morning, the merchant brought in a doctor who looked old but young, making it impossible to guess his age. The doctor
looked at Lishi and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Good stuff, good stuff! You have an eye for talent!" He walked up to Lishi and pulled down his trousers
. Lishi was shocked and was about to scream when suddenly a wad of cloth was stuffed into his mouth, followed by a black cloth bag being
put over his head.

Before Lishi could understand what was happening, he was lifted up and placed on the bed, his hands and feet bound wide
. He couldn't see anything, only feeling a tearing pain rising from his groin. His vision went black, and he
fainted , knowing nothing more.

This so-called merchant was actually a human trafficker, leaving Gao Shili with a "chicken and egg" situation
. The trafficker then sold him to a herbal medicine merchant as a servant, specifically to bathe women.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and Lishi was now thirteen years old. Since his castration, he had always felt ashamed of
his although he was tall and handsome, he was merely an outward appearance and not a real man. He had heard
that only by becoming a eunuch in the imperial palace could a castrated boy have a chance to rise in society. But how could he enter the palace?
Lishi pondered deeply but could not find a solution.

In the first year of the Shengli era of the Wu Zhou dynasty, Lishi finally got his chance. That year, a major event occurred in Lingnan.

Although Lingnan was remote, it was a place where the court exiled criminals. Over the decades, tens of thousands of people had been exiled there
, forming a considerable force. Under the planning of those behind the scenes, the Liao people of Lingnan suddenly gathered a large group to rebel, their momentum exceptionally
strong.

When news reached the capital, Empress Wu Zetian appointed Li Qianli, a member of the Li imperial clan, as the envoy to suppress the rebellion in Lingnan
. Li Qianli had been exiled to Lingnan for over thirty years, and Wu Zetian chose him because of his familiarity with the region
.

Since Wu Zetian came to power, she had
inflicted heavy losses on the Li Tang imperial family, ordering the execution of Crown Prince Li Xian, Prince Han Li Yuanjia, and hundreds of other royal families, some executed and others exiled. Li Qianli shuddered at the thought of this.
Therefore, he needed to win the Empress's favor to ensure his survival.

Regardless of victory or defeat, tribute to the Empress was indispensable on this trip to Lingnan. Even before Li Qianli
arrived in Lingnan, the Liao people were terrified and most had scattered. He
eliminated the remaining small force of Liao people almost without bloodshed. The governor of Longzhou, who came to greet him, flattered him, saying, "Your Majesty's might shakes the borderlands; how could those barbarians not be defeated?
"

Li Qianli humbly replied, "It is all thanks to the Emperor's divine might. Our Emperor reigns supreme, and all barbarians submit. The barbarians' rebellion
is tantamount to courting their own destruction." The governor of Longzhou warmly welcomed the envoy and invited him to stay a while longer.

During his time in Lingnan, Li Qianli visited many old friends from the capital and mentioned his worries about the tribute for the Emperor. One
of them said, "The current Emperor has a fondness for male beauty. Why not find a eunuch here and take him back? It's a specialty of Lingnan
!"

Li Qianli had been in Lingnan for many years and naturally knew that an eunuch was a castrated boy. The man then said, "Sir, I recently bought
a private eunuch, a rare gem from Lingnan, loved by all." Li Qianli was immediately moved and asked him
to bring it over the next day.

The following day, the eunuch finally met Li Qianli. Upon seeing him, Li Qianli secretly admired him
and asked him politely how old he was and why he had been castrated.

The eunuch briefly recounted his life story. Li Qianli was greatly astonished and speechless for a long time
. Years ago, when he was exiled to Lingnan, he had been cared for by the eunuch's grandfather, Feng Zhidai, and they had even sparred together. Thinking
of this, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "The world changes like the shifting sands of time."
The descendant had now fallen to the status of a eunuch. Li Qianli was filled with sorrow.

(End of Episode 6, Part 4

) Episode 6: Factionalism / Part 5: A Blessing in Disguise

The army returned in triumph, and Li Shi accompanied Li Qianli back to the capital. At dawn, as the army entered the city, they solemnly
lined up outside the Mingde Gate. The Right General of the Golden Guard stood in the center, with Li Qianli, the Commander of the Expeditionary Force, beside him. Li Shi, dressed in military uniform,
stood to Li Qianli's right as an attendant.

Riding his horse, Li Shi appeared extremely excited, stunned by the grandeur and beauty of the capital, completely oblivious
to the cold. As the sun rose, the city's street drums solemnly sounded.

To please the Empress, Li Qianli had to teach Li Shi some court etiquette and had arranged for the Palace Attendant
to relay his message. That day, Li Qianli personally led a troop to the Great Ci'en Temple to pray for Li Shi's absolution, only sending
his steward to escort Li Shi to the palace the following day.

The Palace Attendant, formerly the Directorate of Eunuchs, oversaw over a thousand eunuchs, each with their own specific duties. Li Shi discovered that
the division of labor was very detailed and quite strict. Most eunuchs only performed menial tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, clothing,
carriages, provisions, and gardening—these were considered menial tasks. Only a few were truly qualified to serve the emperor and his concubines, and
even fewer were favored.

Li Shi heard that some eunuchs had been in the palace for over ten or twenty years and still didn't even know what the emperor looked like.
Eunuchs who died in the palace were simply wrapped in a tattered straw mat and buried like dead dogs.

Li Qianli told him to get used to the palace for a few days before saying, "I will take you to see the emperor now. If
the emperor takes a liking to you, that will be your good fortune. Be careful then. The slightest mistake will result in whipping or even
execution " Li Shi nodded hurriedly.

Li Shi followed Li Qianli, guided by the eunuchs, through several long corridors, finally arriving at Wu Zetian's
palace. After the eunuch went in to announce their arrival, Li Qianli led his attendants into the palace chamber, where they all prostrated themselves in worship, saying, "Your subject Li Qianli
kowtows to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"

Wu Zetian, dressed in flamboyant casual attire, appeared less imposing and more alluring amidst the throng of men and women adorned with flowers
. At over seventy years old, Wu Zetian wore light makeup, her head still entirely black, without a single
gray hair. She smiled slightly and asked, "Is there anything you wish to report to me today?"

Li Qianli replied, "Your Majesty, I have obtained a secret recipe from Lingnan. I dare not use it myself, but have come to present it to
Your Majesty ."

"A castrated child?" Wu Zetian asked with interest, "What is a castrated child?"

Li Qianli hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, in Lingnan, a castrated child is called a 'castrated child.' I happened to find one during my recent trip to
Lingnan ."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian slowly sat up straight, "A rare find? Very well, let me see it!"

Li Qianli waved his hand and said, "Li Shi, come and pay your respects to Your Majesty!"

Li Shi dared not be negligent and immediately knelt down, "This servant pays his respects to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!" "Long live the Emperor!"

Wu Zetian frowned. She hadn't noticed the eunuch behind Li Qianli earlier and asked in surprise, "This... isn't
this a palace servant?"

Li Qianli replied, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This child hasn't learned palace etiquette since returning from Lingnan, so
I sent him to the palace for training. I haven't had time to inform Your Majesty yet."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Very good. Raise your head so I can see you clearly!"

The eunuch obediently raised his head, standing straight ahead. Wu Zetian carefully examined him from head to toe.
She saw that the child was tall and handsome, exuding a vibrant energy.
A smile appeared on Wu Zetian's face.

Li Qianli observed Wu Zetian's every move, which reassured him somewhat. He then heard the Empress
say, "A rather good child, it's a pity he's been castrated." Realizing her mistake, Wu Zetian quickly
added, "Since you're willing to castrate yourself, then keep him!"

Li Qianli bowed in gratitude and continued, "Your Majesty, this child is not only well-read and polite, but also knows a little
martial arts , which can entertain Your Majesty at any time."

Wu Zetian immediately perked up: "Oh! So that's one of his tricks!" She couldn't deny that Li Qianli was adept at
reading her mind. Judging from the private letter sent today, he was not only handsome and imposing, but also skilled in both literature and martial arts—
a rarity in the palace.

Li Qianli said, "If Your Majesty is interested, you can have this child perform."

Hearing this, Wu Zetian also wanted to see what he was capable of, and immediately said, "Alright, let him show off his skills."
With a wave of her hand, several eunuchs immediately cleared a space in the room.

The strongman knelt before Wu Zetian and said, "This servant has made a fool of himself." He then clasped his hands in a fist salute, and immediately leaped
into the air, kicking with lightning speed. Although his skill was not apparent, his foundation was evident. The strongman had practiced martial arts with his father since childhood,
and had continued even after leaving his mother. While he hadn't made much progress in recent years, his performance now
was quite impressive, befitting his lineage as a descendant of a renowned general.

Wu Zetian watched and praised him, with the eunuchs and palace maids around her echoing his praise. After the strongman
finished , Wu Zetian asked, "What is your name? What is your father's name?"

The strongman answered clearly and fluently. Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian smiled and said, "Aren't you just like a strongman
? 'Strongman' sounds better than 'Feng Yuanyi.' I've heard of Feng Ang; he was a meritorious official of the previous emperor's reign. No wonder
you can fight so well—you come from a prestigious family. Since you're from such a family, why were you castrated?"

The strongman, upon being asked, briefly explained. Wu Zetian then asked, "Do you know
what crime your father committed?"

The strongman immediately knelt and kowtowed, saying, "This servant was young at the time and did not know what crime my father committed. Your Majesty is
wise, and the world is at peace. My father's crime was his own fault."

Wu Zetian said expressionlessly, "You're quite the talker. Your father's crime may not necessarily be his own fault." She
then verbally issued an imperial edict, appointing Li Qianli as Right General of the Golden Guard, and said with a smile, "I accept your gift. I didn't expect
you to have such good judgment!" Li Qianli bowed repeatedly in gratitude and left. The strongman then became Wu Zetian's close attendant.

The Empress was attended to by a great many people, easily numbering in the dozens.

The strongmen, being robust and strong, were responsible for the Empress's bathing duties. There were over a dozen people attending to the Empress's bathing, each with their own specific tasks,
while the strongmen's job was to prepare the water.

Wu Zetian bathed twice a day, morning and evening, each time requiring over a dozen buckets of water. First, the lowly eunuchs
carried the water to the outside of her bedchamber, then the strongmen were responsible for carrying it to the bathing pool. Next came adjusting the water temperature, adding fragrances,
and finally sprinkling fresh flower petals into the pool.

After all the preparations were complete, the strongmen stood outside the bathing area, waiting for the Empress to finish before entering to fill the water and
clean the pool. Other tasks, such as changing clothes and entering the bath, were handled by others. If the Empress needed anything, she would pull a golden bell, and someone would come.
The palace maid answered.

Having spent a long time in the palace, Li Shi gradually came to understand Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian was a courageous emperor,
but also an extremely licentious woman.

The day Li Shi entered the palace was when Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi were favored by the emperor. Li Shi saw that the two Zhangs deliberately
dressed up every day, applying makeup, drawing their eyebrows, holding cloves in their mouths, and wearing magnolia-shaped pouches, making themselves look neither male nor female,
which was repulsive.

The debauchery in the palace made Li Shi feel utterly disgusted, and the cruelty within the palace terrified him.
He acted with extreme caution, but still angered Wu Zetian.

One day, Li Shi went to the Fengchen Mansion on business. As soon as he arrived at the garden outside the mansion, he saw several servants harassing a palace maid.
Seeing someone approaching, the palace maid cried out, "Eunuch, save me!"

Li Shi knew these retainers were all Zhang's men, a bunch of petty thieves and
scoundrels . Although he heard the maid's cries, he pretended not to hear and continued walking with his head down. The maid cried out
several more times, and one of the retainers laughed, "What eunuch? Just a rootless duckweed, a hen without eggs, a fake man.
Have you taken a fancy to him? Fine, I'll grant your wish!" Pointing at Li Shi, he said, "Come here! She needs your
help, so save her this once. Let us men watch and have some fun."

The other two retainers joined in the jeering, pushing the maid into Li Shi's arms: "Come on! We want to see if you
're a real man or a fake one."

Li Shi grew increasingly furious, clenching his fists, suppressing his anger.

Seeing his silence, the three guards assumed he was easy to bully and stepped forward to pull down his pants, swearing,
"Let us see you quickly, lest a real man sneaks in and defiles the harem."

Even a clay figure has its temper; the strongman, hearing this, could no longer tolerate it and punched one of the guards in the nose
, causing blood to flow freely from his face. Seeing this, the other two guards pounced on him, one grabbing his head, the other his legs,
trying to drag him down. The strongman, however, was skilled in martial arts; with a sweeping kick, he knocked one down, and with a backhand elbow, he struck
another squarely in the stomach. In a few quick moves, the three guards were scattered and fled in disarray.

Realizing he had caused a great disaster, the strongman hurriedly left, but no sooner had he left the Fengchen residence than palace guards
arrived, swarming him and binding him tightly.

Finally, he was sent to the two Zhangs of Fengchen Mansion. The two Zhangs ordered three servants to retaliate, beating
and Still not satisfied, they requested Wu Zetian to send him to the Judicial Office for trial by Lai Junchen.
Those tried by Lai Junchen were practically guaranteed to die, or at least suffer severe injuries.

Wu Zetian pondered for a moment. On one side was her male favorite, on the other her personal attendant. There was no need to compare; her male
favorite was her life, while her personal attendant was nothing more than a rag. But thinking of the strongman's handsome face, it
would be a pity for him to be ruined by Lai Junchen. So she said, "The palace has its rules. There's no need to send him to the Judicial Office. Considering this is the strongman's first offense, give him twenty lashes and
expel him from the palace."

And so, the strongman was expelled from the palace. Three days had passed in the blink of an eye. During these three days, he lay on
the bed in the small inn, the whip marks on his back causing him unbearable pain. Although his whip marks hadn't healed, he knew he couldn't endure any more torment,
as he didn't have much money and could only sustain himself for a few more days.

While recuperating in bed, he deeply regretted beating the servant; he shouldn't have acted so impulsively.
He was like a rootless weed, a hen without eggs; what did it matter if he was insulted a few times, or even if his pants were pulled down?
It was just a matter of them mocking him. Since becoming a eunuch, had he been ridiculed countless times?

Now, having left the palace and lost his means of livelihood, he realized how difficult it was to make a living alone. In the palace,
although he was a lowly servant, he had no worries about food or clothing, and didn't have to worry about anything. But now, only
three days after leaving the palace, he already felt constantly anxious.

The strongman took out the ruby from the bracelet in his pocket, and looking at
it brought Where were they now? Lingnan was six thousand miles from the capital; he feared he would never have
the chance to reunite with them in this lifetime! Thinking of his mother's destitution, his father's wrongful death, the changes in his family, and
his own experiences, he was overcome with grief, tears soaking his clothes.

He counted on his fingers; he had only been in the palace for half a year. Although the time was short, in those six months he had witnessed
the corruption , all far exceeding his imagination.

After much deliberation, Li Shi finally had an idea: he would go to the envoy Li Qianli, the one who had
sent the palace, hoping that Li Qianli could intercede for him and allow him to return.

In the past six months, he had not seen Li Qianli, nor had he heard from him. He wondered if Li Qianli thought he
had forgotten mind wandered, he searched his memory for Li Qianli's residence.

Finally, he found the familiar gate. Li Shi, beaming with joy, asked the gatekeeper to announce his arrival, but the gatekeeper
only glanced at him and told him that Lord Li had been promoted and had been away from the capital for half a year, with no
certainty .

Upon hearing this, Li Shi was immediately at a loss; his only hope had vanished. Touching his purse, he saw his meager coin
dwindling day by day. How would he survive? He left the Li residence and trudged through the streets of the imperial city.

The streets were lined with lush trees, surrounded by grand mansions. Though the courtyards were deep and secluded, they couldn't contain the vibrant spring blossoms;
peach and apricot blossoms peeked over the walls, announcing the arrival of spring to passersby. But in Lishi's heart, it was as cold
as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

For the past few days, Lishi had wandered the imperial city, visiting the residences of Princess Taiping, Prince Wei (Wu Chengsi), and
Prince Liang (Wu Sansi). He waited outside their gates, stopping their carriages, hoping they would take him in,
but each time he was driven away by guards with swords before he could even get close enough to speak.

Lishi finally gave up. What good would it do to meet these people? He was just a lowly eunuch in the palace.
Of course, Lishi knew these important figures, but they didn't know him. The more he thought about it, the more disheartened he became. The thought of being
penniless in a day or two made him lose all will to live.

That evening, Li Shi paid the inn bill, used the remaining money to buy some wine and food, and drank alone until
midnight . He then slipped out of the small inn. He didn't want to die in this lowly inn, lest he cause them
trouble. Besides, the inn might not even bury him; they might just wrap him in a straw mat and drag him out of the city to be fed to wild dogs.

Even if he were to die, he wouldn't let wild dogs tear him apart, Li Shi told himself. He wandered aimlessly, and unknowingly arrived at
the north end of the East Market. This area was full of the residences of high-ranking officials and nobles. At the gate of a grand mansion with vermilion eaves and green tiles, he saw
a large tree growing over the wall, its trunk strong and upright.

The strongman took a deep breath, mustered his courage, tied the rope to the tree, grabbed a few bricks, and shakily
stepped onto it. Just as he slipped the rope around his neck, his legs were suddenly grabbed. Looking down, he saw
several guards with swords, cursing, "Where did this dog come from,
daring to hang himself here during curfew? Trying to defile our Prince?"

Without a word, the guards grabbed his arms and dragged him into the mansion, intending to hand him over to
the steward.

Just then, a voice rang out, "What's going on?"

Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw two people slowly approaching: a eunuch over forty years old, and beside him
a young boy of thirteen or fourteen. The guards immediately exclaimed in unison, "Your Highness, Eunuch Gao!"

The eunuch asked, "Who is this?" One of the guards then explained the situation.
After listening walked up to the strongman and said, "Raise your head!"

The strongman did as he was told and looked up. Upon closer inspection, he felt that the eunuch looked very familiar and thought that he must
have seen this person in the palace. As for the young gentleman, he believed that he must be the prince. Judging from his appearance, he was about the same age as himself,
but he was tall, handsome and imposing, and indeed extraordinary.

The eunuch looked the strongman up and down and said, "I feel like I've seen you somewhere before. What do you do?"

The strongman recounted his ordeal, and both men nodded in agreement. The young man said angrily, "It's those
two again. But you're wrong. Even if you're desperate, you shouldn't try to kill yourself. As the saying goes, it's better to live a miserable life
than to die a good death. You should live and start over." Then he said to the eunuch beside him, "Eunuch Gao, let
's keep him here."

Eunuch Gao said, "Yes, let him stay with me."

It turned out that this young man was none other than Li Longji, and the eunuch's name was Gao Fu, courtesy name Yanfu.
He had been castrated due to poverty in his childhood and was sold into slavery here. He was deeply trusted by Prince Xiang, Li Dan. When Gao Yanfu was in his twenties, Li Dan, recognizing his
loyalty , found him a position in the palace as the Deputy Director of the Palace Attendants, responsible for handling
the deaths of the elderly or sick. Several years later, he was promoted to Director of the Palace Attendants. Recently, he was promoted to Palace Attendant in the Palace Attendant Bureau, responsible for serving in the palace, managing
access keys, and concurrently serving as the Director of the Palace Attendants, responsible for conveying imperial edicts.

The Palace Attendant is a sixth-rank official. According to palace regulations, all eunuchs of this rank are allowed to marry and start families. Although marrying a eunuch
is largely a formality, having a wife means having a home and living a family life like ordinary people. They can also adopt
sons and daughters, and having a wife and children is no less than that of ordinary families.

The next day, Gao Yanfu summoned Lishi and said, "Child, according to palace rules, those expelled from the palace
can never return. How about this, I can take you in as my adopted son. Would you be willing?"

Lishi was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed, saying, "If you, sir, do not despise me, I am willing to recognize you as my father and serve you
for life ." Gao Yanfu was delighted. He set up an ancestral tablet in his home, lit incense and candles, and had Lishi
perform a grand ceremony, formally adopting him as his son.

Gao Yanfu said, "Ancestors above, my son's surname is now Gao, and his name is Gao Lishi. Do you remember?"

Gao Lishi kowtowed again, "Father, your son Gao Lishi remembers."

Gao Yanfu, as a palace attendant, did not forget the kindness of his former master and frequently visited Li Longji's residence, serving him faithfully
. Gao Yanfu took the initiative to propose to the Li family that Gao Lishi assist them. Li Longji said to Gao Lishi, "Those
few servants dare to bully even the Emperor's men; they deserve a beating!" These words warmed Gao Lishi's
heart , and he felt immense gratitude towards Li Longji.

Li Longji didn't mind that Gao Lishi was a eunuch, and they chatted and laughed together. Over time, the two became
quite familiar . Seeing Li Longji frequently practicing military skills, Gao Lishi felt an urge to try it himself and sparred with Li Longji a few times,
earning Li Longji's praise.

During their conversation, Li Longji learned of Gao Lishi's background and that he was a year older than him. Li Longji
said to him with regret, "You truly are the descendant of a renowned general, but it's a pity you possess such excellent martial arts skills yet cannot serve
the court. If you weren't a eunuch, I would have promoted you."

Gao Lishi, with tears in his eyes, replied, "Your Highness flatters me! A scholar dies for one who understands him. With Your Highness's words, I would die
without regret. If there is ever any need for me in the future, please give the order, Your Highness. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
The two young men, though master and servant, were kindred spirits.

Two years later, Li Longji was sent on a business trip to Luzhou, returning home only once a year. Their meetings became less frequent,
but each time they met, they talked happily.

Until the first year of the Shenlong era, Empress Wu Zetian formally abdicated in favor of Li Xian, and the fifty-year-old Li Xian ascended the throne again.

Gao Yanfu retained his position as the Palace Attendant. Taking advantage of the dynastic change, he brought Gao Lishi into the palace and
placed him in the Palace Bureau as a Palace Attendant.

During his return to the palace, he witnessed firsthand the scandalous affairs of Empress Wei and Princess Anle, and saw
the bloodshed and violence that raged within the palace.

He saw the false accusations against the Five Princes and the coup plotted by Crown Prince Li Chongjun. What saddened him most was
the death of Li Qianli, who had introduced him to the palace, in the Crown Prince's rebellion.

Gao Lishi did not participate in the coup, but in his heart, he genuinely hoped for its success, for he deeply
despised Empress Wei and Princess Anle's group.

Empress Wei, far from being weakened by this palace coup, became even more powerful,
and the positions of Wu Sansi's henchmen, such as Zong Chuke, were also more secure.

However, what was directly related to Gao Lishi was that after the coup, the status of eunuchs rose. Eunuch Yang Sixu, for his
meritorious service in saving the emperor at Xuanwu Tower, gained the favor of Emperor Li Xian and Empress Wei. He was first appointed as an Inner Attendant in the Inner Palace Secretariat, and later
granted the title of Grand Master of the Silver Seal and Purple Ribbon,

a third-rank honorary official. Emperor Li Xian and Empress Wei began to trust and heavily rely on eunuchs, and those with powerful connections reaped considerable benefits.

Gao Lishi, having neither merit nor demerit, remained as a Palace Attendant in the Palace Bureau. But he directly observed
that few , which was the only thing that made Gao Lishi happy.

Episode 6 (Part 5) -

Episode 6: Factionalism / Part 6: Tender Affection
Author: Qianlong

Weiwei Temple Located west of the Imperial City, adjacent to Dali Temple, Gao Lishi led Xin Xing from Daming Palace through Xing'an
Gate, past the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, and through Chongfu, Changle, Chengtian, and Guangyun Gates, finally arriving at Hanguang Gate Street after
half .

Li Longji, seeing the two approaching side-by-side, was taken aback and asked, "Do you know each other?"

Gao Lishi laughed, "Young Master, we've only known each other for a short time, it's quite a coincidence." He then
briefly recounted how he and Xin Xing met.

Xin Xing said, "Brother, you're really something! Having Brother Gao taking care of me in the palace is better than anything else."

Li Longji simply smiled and said to the two of them, "This isn't the place to talk, let's go outside the palace."

Gao Lishi said, "Young Master, this servant has other matters to attend to and cannot leave the palace." He then said to Xin Xing, "
Eunuch Yang, if you need to find this servant, you can come to my residence in the palace."

Xin Xing laughed, "Brother Gao, you're too kind. You're my brother's man, from now on we'll address each other as brothers." "I
'll call you Brother Gao, and you can call me by my nickname 'Dou'er' or 'Little Brother,' just like you would an older brother."

Gao Lishi repeatedly said he dared not, and respectfully replied, "Absolutely not! This servant is of lowly status; how can I be so disrespectful
as to address Supervisor Yang as a brother?"

Li Longji said from the side, "My brother here has always been easygoing. Lishi, just listen to him. In the palace, call him
Supervisor Yang, and in private, address each other as brothers. Wouldn't it be better to be closer to each other?" Seeing Li Longji's suggestion, Gao Lishi
had no choice to nod in agreement.

Xin Xing and Li Longji walked out of the palace gate, and Xin Xing then told them about Empress Wei bringing the monk into the palace.

Upon hearing this, Li Longji grinned and said, "Li Shi has already told me about this. Those sluts and whores
will get what's coming to them sooner or later."

Xin Xing asked, "Are you just going to let those monks go like this?"

Li Longji sighed, "I can't openly turn against Empress Wei right now. Even if I tell the Emperor, he
might not punish her; it will only make her hate our Li family even more."

Xin Xing thought about it and agreed. The two walked and talked until they reached Jingfeng Gate before parting ways to go home.

After parting ways with Xin Xing, Li Longji walked south along Chongrenfang, his pace suddenly quickening. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at Princess
Taiping's residence. Several guards at the gate saw him hurrying towards them and bowed, saying, "Your Highness." Li Longji
nodded and went inside.

A steward approached and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, the princess hasn't returned from Famen Temple yet. Miss Wu is at
Yixiang Pavilion. Please come to the front hall and have a seat. I will inform her."

Li Longji replied, "No need, I'll go find her myself." Over the past ten days, Li Longji had become
a regular at Yixiang Pavilion. Everyone in the mansion knew about his affair with Wu Yanying, so the steward wasn't surprised and
immediately bowed in agreement.

Yixiang Pavilion was located in the northeast corner of the princess's residence. Li Longji knew the way well. After walking through several long corridors and passing through
several round moon gates, he arrived at a large garden with lush flowers and trees. Before him were flower groves and winding ponds, a garden full of blooming flowers
vying for attention. Following the flower path across the white jade rainbow bridge, he saw a painted pavilion and vermilion tower, nestled among flowers, bamboo, and strange rocks. This
pavilion was Wu Yanying's boudoir.

As soon as Li Longji crossed the Rainbow Bridge, he faintly heard women's voices. Intrigued, he followed the sound
and saw two women standing by the Lianxi River, facing the murmuring stream, whispering to each other.

From their slender backs, Li Longji immediately recognized them. The girl in purple was none other than
Wu Yanying, the woman who had haunted his dreams, and the woman beside her was her personal maid, Yiru.

Li Longji was overjoyed and about to stride forward when he suddenly heard Yiru say, "Miss, the Prince hasn't
come for three days. Do you think he'll come today?" Upon hearing this, Li Longji immediately stopped and hid behind a large tree
, intending to listen to what the two were saying.

Wu Yanying gently shook her head and whispered, "How would I know?"

Yiru sighed, "Miss, don't overthink it. I don't think the Prince is that kind of person. It's only three days.
Maybe he has official business to attend to and can't spare the time. Don't worry."

Wu Yanying sighed softly, "Hmm, perhaps!"

Yiru said, "Actually, I understand very well. If it were me, I would do the same as you, Miss. Ah! What if
the Prince gets angry and never... never comes again..." Yiru immediately covered her mouth with her hand, "No, no
, it's just that I'm being nosy. Please don't be angry, Miss."

Wu Yanying sighed again and didn't say anything, looking quite frustrated and troubled.

Yi Ru waited until she reached her side and said softly, "Seeing how distressed you are, Miss, if I had known this would happen, you would have
just given yourself to him that day. Besides, the Prince has already touched your body, and you like him so much, Miss, it would be better to let
the Prince ..."

Wu Yan Ying suddenly interrupted her, saying with a hint of coquettishness, "Yi Ru, don't say anymore, come back with me." With that, she took
a few light steps, and Yi Ru quickly followed.

Just as the two turned around, they suddenly saw Li Longji walking slowly from the flower bushes. Wu Yan Ying was immediately stunned, her face showing
both surprise and joy. Yiru hurriedly greeted him as "Your Highness," and tactfully said to the two, "I need to prepare the food and wine; this servant will take her leave
now ."

Li Longji walked up to Wu Yanying, took her hands, and said, "Sister, didn't your cousin arrive? Why are you still
acting like this? Yiru is right, your cousin is definitely not that kind of person."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yanying's face flushed red, and she quickly buried her head in his chest, saying with a mixture of reproach and delight, "Cousin, you're
so naughty , eavesdropping on our conversation."

Li Longji laughed, "It's my fault, so you can hit me back. But if I hadn't heard it, how would I know that I..."
"Yan Ying's thoughts. I've missed you terribly for three days. Come, lift your head and let me see you."

Wu Yan Ying slowly raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, and said, "Yan Ying doesn't believe you. I thought
... I thought you didn't want Yan Ying anymore!"

Li Longji saw her beautiful eyes shining, looking pitiful, truly stunningly beautiful, and
was He said, "Don't think nonsense. How could your cousin not want you? Even if the sky were to fall, I wouldn't let
you go."

Wu Yan Ying felt a sweet warmth in her heart and couldn't help but softly call out "Cousin." Li Longji was mesmerized, holding her slender waist
tightly, leaning in to kiss the tip of her nose, and whispering, "My good sister!" Then he covered her cherry lips with
his mouth , his tongue teasing her. Wu Yan Ying slowly closed her eyes, her pearly teeth slightly parted, welcoming his sweet and alluring
tongue.

The two stood by the stream, kissing passionately until the world seemed to spin. When Li Longji grasped one of her breasts, Wu Yanying
shuddered several times, letting out intoxicating moans.

Wu Yanying's softness and fullness drove Li Longji wild with desire; he simply couldn't let go. Through her thin
clothes , he could clearly feel the roundness of her breasts and her already erect nipples. Wu Yanying,
far from resisting his advances, turned her body slightly to the side, giving him more freedom.

After a passionate, lingering kiss that lasted for the time it takes to burn an incense stick, they slowly separated.

Wu Yanying, her beautiful face flushed from the intense passion, gasped softly,
"Cousin, shall we go inside? I'm afraid someone will see us."

Li Longji nodded, taking her hand and leading her slowly into the Yixiang Pavilion. Yiru, seeing them return, greeted them,
"Miss, Your Highness, the meal is ready."

Wu Yanying replied with an "I know," and said to Li Longji, "Shall we eat first?"

Although the meal was only for two, it was incredibly lavish, with excellent food and wine. Even so, they
only ate lightly, though they did drink several cups of wine.

After finishing their meal, two maids cleared away the dishes, and Yiru served them fragrant tea before leaving, closing
the door behind her. Li Longji couldn't help but admire her quick wit and resourcefulness.

Wu Yanying rubbed her head and said, "I don't know if I drank too much, I feel a little dizzy."

Li Longji saw that she had indeed drunk more than usual, so he reached out and put his arm around her waist. Wu Yanying leaned to one side
and fell into his arms. The fragrance of her hair immediately filled his nose. Li Longji said, "Let me help you to
the bed to rest for a while, okay?"

Wu Yanying nodded gently and said softly, "Cousin, stay with me. I want to talk to you."

Li Longji said, "Okay, I'll stay with you." After saying that, he picked her up with both hands and put her on the bed.

Wu Yanying held his hand tightly, urging him to sit beside her. "Cousin, I'm sorry."

Li Longji was taken aback. "No, you haven't wronged me. Why would you say that?"

Wu Yanying, her eyes half-closed in her drunken state, said softly, "Last time I knew you wanted me, but Yanying had never done anything like that before,
and I was really scared. Are you angry with me?"

Li Longji chuckled. "So that's what you meant. How could I be angry? That day, I was the one who was wrong. I was in such
a hurry and didn't consider your feelings. If anyone should be blamed, it should be me."

Wu Yanying said, "No, Yanying knows very well that I really can't leave you. Cousin, if you want,
Yanying can be your woman. I'm just afraid... I'm just afraid you won't like Yanying!"

Li Longji smiled. "Of course I like you. Can't you tell?"

Wu Yanying's eyes were filled with affection . She said tenderly, "Hearing you say that, Cousin, I'm already very satisfied! Cousin,
I really want to give myself to you, but unfortunately I don't know anything about it, so I'm afraid I can't make you happy. Please don't look down on me, but I
promise you, I will learn properly."

Li Longji couldn't help but chuckle and said, "This is a person's natural talent, and you don't need to deliberately learn it. You
will know it in time."

Wu Yanying opened her beautiful eyes: "Is it true?" Li Longji nodded, and Wu Yanying continued, "Just now, when you
treated me like that, I felt strange, and my whole body felt very uncomfortable."

Li Longji asked with a smile, "Did you feel good or bad?"

Wu Yanying pursed her lips and nodded: "My whole body felt like it was on fire, especially that...that place!"

Li Longji said, "Does that make you uncomfortable?" Before he finished speaking, his palm had already pressed against one of her breasts and
gently rubbed it.

Wu Yanying shuddered, her small mouth suddenly opening: "Ah! Cousin..."

Li Longji asked, "How is it? Is it comfortable or uncomfortable?"

Wu Yanying covered his hand with her jade-like hand, gently squeezing it, and said, "Comfortable...comfortable. It's strange, Yanying
doesn't feel this way when she touches herself."

Li Longji stared at her intoxicated pretty face, her pair of beautiful, watery eyes almost overflowing with water. Such
exquisite beauty was simply breathtaking, truly making one forget hunger when looking at her. Hearing her say this, he said, "It is often
said: 'Isolated yin cannot produce life, isolated yang cannot grow, therefore heaven and earth are paired with yin and yang.' Only when yin and yang are in harmony can all things grow.
Touching one's own body lacks the energy of yin and yang, naturally the pleasure is greatly reduced."

Wu Yanying could no longer resist this pleasure, her body swaying incessantly.

Li Longji leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, whispering, "I want to see your body. May I
take off my clothes?"

Wu Yanying hesitated for a moment, then, seeing the burning desire in his eyes, her heart skipped a beat. She nodded anyway,
"Cousin, do as you please. Yanying will do whatever you want."

Li Longji was overjoyed, propped himself up, and left the bed. Wu Yanying froze, stunned by his sudden departure, and asked,
"Cousin, what...what are you doing?"

But Li Longji gave her a smile and began to loosen his belt. Wu Yanying immediately
realized and quickly looked away, not daring to look at him again. She heard a rustling sound, then felt someone approach
the bed , and heard Li Longji's voice: "Sister, turn your head so I can let you see my body first, so you
won't be too panicked."

Wu Yanying, already pounding like a deer, jumped even harder at his words, quickly shaking
her head in refusal. But Li Longji wouldn't let her go. He moved onto the bed, knelt beside her, and while trying to persuade her,
reached out to pry her face.

Wu Yanying was startled and quickly covered her eyes with her hands, refusing to look at him. But Li Longji had his own
agenda; he was determined to train her into a woman of unparalleled beauty and talent. He had always been fond of sensual pleasures, and the more unusual and
bizarre the bedroom activities, the more excited he became.

Under Li Longji's persistent pleas, Wu Yanying finally softened. Moreover,
driven by girlish feelings and curiosity, she also wanted to see what a man's manhood looked like. Wu Yanying slowly opened her fingers,
peeking . She saw a massive, club-like object dangling limply before her eyes, its head thick and ridged—utterly terrifying.
She cried out "Ah!" and quickly closed her fingers, unable to bear looking any longer.

Li Longji laughed, "Yanying, don't be afraid. It's your first time seeing this, so it's natural to feel a little uncomfortable. But this man's
treasure is truly amazing; it can be big or small, and its hardness or softness is entirely up to the individual. If you don't believe me, I can
show you. "

Although still shaken, Wu Yanying's heart trembled at his words.

Li Longji grasped her hands and slowly pried them open, saying, "Open your eyes and look. I'm about to perform magic
." Unable to resist his persuasion, Wu Yanying trembled and opened her eyes. The enormous object immediately appeared
before her. This time, upon closer inspection, it didn't seem as terrifying as before.

Wu Yanying asked timidly, "Are all men... are all men's... this big?"

Li Longji grinned, grasped his enormous penis, and began to stroke it, saying, "Not
all the same. Just as people vary in height and weight, so too do these things vary in length and thickness."

Wu Yanying asked, "Then what type are you?"

Li Longji shook his head and said, "I'm not quite sure either. I guess it's big. Actually, there's always someone better
than you. As long as it's enough to make a woman happy and comfortable, there's no need to worry too much."

Wu Yanying watched him slowly rub her, and before long, it gradually swelled up. She was speechless
, staring wide-eyed, unable to utter a sound.

Seeing that she was watching without blinking, Li Longji smiled and said, "Want to touch it?"

Wu Yanying quickly shook her head, "No... I'm scared!"

Li Longji said, "Don't be afraid. I like you touching it. You know, my two wives not only like touching,
but they also like licking it with their mouths. This is absolutely true, I'm not lying to you."

Although Wu Yanying was still a virgin, she had grown up in the palace since childhood. Although she had never experienced it herself,
she had heard a lot about the affairs between men and women. Hearing Li Longji's words, she believed him without a doubt. However, she still
couldn't muster the courage to touch it with her hand.

Just as Wu Yanying hesitated, Li Longji grasped her hand and said, "My darling, let me
touch it. You'll like it, don't be afraid."

Wu Yanying had no choice. As soon as she held the penis in her hand, she felt it was hot and hard,
which was indescribably frightening. Following Li Longji's instructions, she awkwardly and gently stroked it. To her surprise, after only ten or so strokes,
it had become even thicker and longer. She exclaimed in surprise, "It's gotten so big, and so hot!" The more she did it, the more interesting it became, and her movements
gradually quickened.

Li Longji was also entering a state of bliss, his breathing becoming heavy and hoarse as he said, "So comfortable! Yan Ying, you're so talented.
It's only your first time, and you've already given me such immense pleasure."

Yan Ying, pleased by his praise, felt a surge of joy. Looking at the glans penis, she noticed a white fluid suddenly seeping
out , knowing it was semen. She asked, "Cousin, are you trying to ejaculate?"

Li Longji shook his head and smiled, "It's too early. Even if I were to ejaculate, I'd need to find a suitable place."

Yan Ying blushed instantly upon hearing this. Even the most foolish person would understand the meaning behind his words.

At this point, Li Longji could no longer restrain himself. He quickly pulled her hands away, exasperated, "I can't do it anymore! If I
keep going, I'll ejaculate completely before we find a suitable place!"

Yan Ying didn't understand at first, but after thinking about it, she couldn't help but chuckle. Li Longji sat down beside her,
gently helping her up, and began to undress her. Wu Yanying blushed deeply and quickly turned away, trying to
hide it from Li Longji.

Li Longji swiftly stripped her naked, leaving her completely undressed.
Wu Yanying clutched her chest tightly, still refusing to turn around. Li Longji leaned close to her ear and whispered
, "My dear sister, let your cousin see you."

Wu Yanying shook her head, refusing to budge. Li Longji then used his tricks, tickling her underarms with his middle fingers
. One tickle made her squeal and sway, laughing until tears streamed down her face. Even so, she still wouldn't
turn around.

Li Longji, at a loss and unwilling to force her, gazed at her bare, snow-white back, admiring its translucent,
white, and delicate skin. Combined with her slender waist, it was truly breathtaking! Li Longji, consumed by lust,
reached out and embraced her from behind, whispering in her ear, "Good girl, don't cover up, let your cousin touch you."

Wu Yanying initially refused, but under Li Longji's repeated coaxing, she finally succumbed to his persistent advances and shyly
moved her hands away, her pair of round, beautiful breasts immediately falling into his grasp. The indescribable pleasure simultaneously robbed
both of them of their reason. Wu Yanying trembled with pleasure, tilting her head back and letting out a soft moan:
"Ah! Cousin..."

Li Longji firmly grasped these beautiful breasts with both hands, only to find that he could not fully contain them, and couldn't help but secretly
admire them . He had never expected that she, at only sixteen or seventeen years old, would be born with such a beautiful figure; she was indeed a stunner who could draw
men's life force! Li Longji was truly captivated by her, and he gently rubbed and kneaded her, his hands feeling her soft, smooth flesh,
an indescribably wonderful and alluring sensation.

Wu Yanying, panting heavily from his ministrations, tilted her head back and pleaded, "Cousin, please, please let me go! I
'm so miserable..."

Li Longji whispered in her ear, "Where can't you bear it? Tell your cousin."

Wu Yanying shook her head, "I don't know, I just feel like my whole body is on fire, especially... especially
there , it feels like ants are swarming there, it's so itchy!"

Li Longji withdrew his right hand and touched her crotch. Wu Yanying immediately arched her back and let out a soft moan.
Li Longji asked, "Is it here? Let me scratch that itch for you, okay?" As he spoke, his middle finger pressed against
her clitoris.

Wu Yanying trembled violently, quickly clamping her legs together and gripping his playful right hand tightly with her jade-like hand. She stammered ,
"No...don't touch there. Ah! Cousin, you're so naughty, Yanying can't take it..."

Li Longji laughed, "Open your legs, I'll make you even happier."

Wu Yanying shook her head, "I don't want to, please don't touch this, Yanying's heart is about to jump out!"

Li Longji naturally ignored her pleas. Seeing that she still kept her legs tightly closed, it seemed that force was
impossible. He immediately extended his middle finger downwards, spreading her labia, and found it already soaking wet. He couldn't help but
laugh , "Little sister, you've leaked a lot of water. Do you feel empty inside, wanting something to fill it?"

Wu Yanying's words hit the nail on the head, but how could she possibly say such a shameful thing aloud?

Li Longji saw through her thoughts and said, "Listen to me, little sister, slowly open your legs. I have a way
to stop the itch immediately. Come on, listen to your cousin."

Wu Yanying was so itchy that she couldn't bear it anymore. He coaxed her with soft whispers in her ear, and she unconsciously parted
her legs . Suddenly, she felt that finger, following the flow of water, suddenly thrust inside. An indescribable pleasure
rushed over Wu Yanying: "Ah! Cousin..."

Before she could finish speaking, Li Longji had already moved his finger swiftly, making squelching sounds as he thrust in and out.

Wu Yanying's whole body immediately convulsed, her legs suddenly straightened, trembling uncontrollably, and loud
, rapid moans escaped her lips incessantly. (

End of Episode 6)

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