[Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 20

Chapter 80, The Prospective Daughter-in-Law...

Night, Yuming Palace.

A faint scent of benzoin lingered in the vast palace, and the deep purple brocade curtains fluttered slightly in the night breeze.

Pei Qingyao leaned against the chaise longue, one hand supporting her forehead, her

eyes closed in a light sleep, the palace utterly silent. After a short while, she frowned slightly, then suddenly shuddered and woke up.

"Empress Dowager." Wu Jia, who was standing to one side, approached with concern.

Pei Qingyao composed herself, took the tea offered by Wu Jia, sipped it lightly, and asked, "Has the Emperor returned?" "

Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor just returned to the palace an hour ago," Wu Jia replied.

"Who took that girl away?" she asked, her eyes glazed.

Wu Jia reported, "According to reports, it was Su Yingge, the young master of the Nanfo Cao Gang."

"The Emperor has dealings with him?" Pei Qingyao looked up.

Wu Jia said, "I haven't found anything. It might be that woman's friend."

Pei Qingyao paused, then said, "Summon Murong Ting to see me."

Wu Jia obeyed.

*

Two months later, on Tianyi Island in Jiaye River.

"Baby, baby!" Li Yue, holding a letter, rushed into Yingge Courtyard like the wind, leaping onto Su Yingge's back as he sat pounding medicine under the old plum tree in the courtyard. She hugged his neck excitedly and said, "Sister A-Sha is pregnant!"

Su Yingge was taken aback, gently pulling her hands away, saying, "Why are you so excited about her pregnancy?"

Li Yue jumped off his back, saying, "Of course I'm happy! This is double happiness!" Yesterday she had just broken through to the sixth level of the Blood Demon realm, and today she received A-Sha's good news; she felt the world was filled with light.

Su Yingge remained silent; he was truly thinking of her child.

He felt deeply guilty about his decision that day, and thus, for the past two months, he had done his utmost to heal her injuries and help her practice, but… no matter what, he always felt it wasn't enough.

"Hey, I told you to hurry up and prepare some of the best medicine to prevent miscarriage. I'm going to see Sheng Yang." Li Yue nudged his shoulder.

Su Yingge frowned and said, "She's a concubine of the Prince Ying's mansion, after all. Are you worried she won't have medicine to prevent miscarriage?"

"That's different! How can those quack doctors compare to you? Even if it's the same medicine, what you prepare will definitely be better than theirs." Li Yue sat down casually on the stone table in front of him, touching her nose and cheeks. In just two months, all her external injuries had healed completely, without even a trace left. Even the old scar on her shoulder had been erased by him. Therefore, she was extremely confident in his medical skills.

Hearing this, Su Yingge raised an eyebrow and said, "Finally realized I'm better?"

Seeing his narcissism, Li Yue grinned mischievously, "You've always been very good, except..." She paused deliberately.

Sure enough, Su Yingge's face darkened again. Although she no longer called him "Silkworm" under his coercion and enticement, the word "baby" still followed him like a shadow. For the past two months, he'd been the laughingstock of countless subordinates on the island because of that word.

"Hmph!" Too lazy to argue with her, he snorted coldly, picked up the medicine jar, and was about to leave. "Baby, I want fish balls!" Seeing his anger, Li Yue grabbed his hair.

"No way! Let go!" Su Yingge turned around and slapped her hand away, his expression unfriendly.

"I want to eat!" Seeing his slap, Li Yue quickly lowered her right hand, but grabbed again with her left.

"Make it yourself if you want to eat it!" Su Yingge slapped her left hand again.

"No! You make it!" Li Yue used both hands, pulling at his scalp painfully.

"Why should I?" he roared, annoyed.

"Because you saw me naked, you have to take responsibility for me!" Li Yue looked aggrieved and persistent.

Saw me naked? He was applying medicine to her, okay? She was covered in injuries; how could he apply medicine without stripping her naked? Although… I did take a few extra glances, and after my injury healed, I used the excuse of observing the treatment to check on her twice more… but, it was all for her sake, okay? Cough cough!

“Fine, I’ll let you see too, let go!” Su Yingge said, her cheeks slightly flushed and her brows furrowed.

“I don’t want to see, she’s just a silkworm, disgusting. You should make fish balls to make up for it.” Li Yue pouted.

“Say that again!” Su Yingge raised his voice and pointed at her nose.

Li Yue was about to bite his fingertip when she caught a glimpse of a figure flashing at the courtyard gate out of the corner of her eye. Her eyes darted around, and she threw her head back and wailed, “Waaah—you’re bullying me again, boohoo, I don’t want to live anymore!”

Su Yingge was stunned. Before he could react, he heard Madam Su’s furious roar, “You unfilial son! Do you want another beating? How dare you bully Yue’er!”

Since Li Yue came to this island, Su Yingge had been busy taking care of her all day long, behaving perfectly normally. Therefore, Su Tingsong and his wife, along with everyone on the island, believed that Li Yue had cured him, not only stopping his madness but also showing signs of interest in women. As a result, the entire island revered Li Yue like a goddess, and Su Tingsong and his wife considered her the perfect daughter-in-law, visiting her every few days and bringing clothes and jewelry that piled up almost to overflowing.

Li Yue jumped off the stone table and threw herself into Madam Su's arms, burying her face in her shoulder and sobbing bitterly. Between sobs, she said, "Auntie, Yingge bullied me! I wanted fish balls, but he wouldn't make them. I asked him to prepare the medicine to prevent miscarriage, but he wouldn't."

Medicine to prevent miscarriage? Madam Su's eyes lit up. She quickly patted Li Yue's back, comforting her, "Don't cry, Yue'er. Let Auntie teach him a lesson!"

Li Yue nodded, her little face downcast, pretending to wipe away tears while stealing glances.

Madam Su turned and broke off a willow branch from a nearby tree, whipping it like a whip as she walked menacingly towards Su Yingge.

Seeing that her mother was up to no good, Su Yingge backed away, saying, "Mother, what are you doing? I haven't done anything wrong, don't be impulsive!"

"You brat, isn't this a wrongdoing? Whatever Yue'er wants to eat, you have to make it for her without hesitation, especially the medicine for preventing miscarriage, you even refused to prepare it, it's simply unforgivable!" Madam Su lashed out with a willow branch.

Su Yingge jumped up like a cat, shouting, "Why? Hey, Mother, do you even know who your son is? Why are you so biased towards her without any principles?"

"Women are born to be pampered, you know? What do you mean by bias? Back when your mother was pregnant with you, if your father even frowned, he would be heartbroken for three days. Now, Yue'er wants to eat fish balls and you won't even make them? What are you if not asking for a beating?" Madam Su chased him away while scolding him.

"What are you talking about! Mother, you're going too far off track!" Su Yingge's head was spinning, and he retorted as he ran away.

Seeing Su Yingge chasing her around the yard like a monkey, clutching a medicine jar, Li Yue almost choked with laughter.

Although Madam Su was plump, she had incredible stamina. After a chase, Su Yingge, feeling sorry for his mother, was the first to surrender, saying, "Fine, fine, I'll do it, I'll prepare it, okay?" He then glared resentfully at the culprit who had used her as a tool to kill her not far away. Just as Madam Su

calmed down, Li Yue immediately cried out again, "Auntie, he glared at me so fiercely!"

"You brat, are you two-faced?" Madam Su raised a willow branch again, and Su Yingge quickly smiled ingratiatingly, saying, "No, look how gentle my smile is."

Madam Su snorted, "Go on!"

Su Yingge gritted his teeth and rolled out of the yard.

Seeing him disappear outside, Madam Su threw down the willow branch, smiled broadly, pulled Li Yue aside, and whispered, "How many months pregnant?"

"Huh?" Li Yue scratched her head, stammering, "Well, Auntie, cough, this pregnancy-preserving medicine, no, because... actually, I just wanted to keep it on hand."

"Oh." Madam Su showed a slight disappointment, but quickly perked up again, saying, "Seeing that you're almost fully recovered, Yingge's father and I are thinking of picking an auspicious day to hold your wedding. What do you think?"

"Wedding? Me and Su Yingge?" Li Yue was astonished.

"Yes." Madam Su smiled, "Yingge likes you, and his father and I also like you very much. Yingge said you don't have any family, so why not get married soon? From now on, Tianyi Island will be your home, and we will all be your family."

Li Yue was stunned. Home...

If she married Su Yingge, she would have her own home, and... in-laws like parents...

It sounded good, but why didn't she feel any happiness? Instead, she felt empty.

Seeing her hesitation, Madam Su assumed she was worried Su Yingge might treat her badly, so she patted her hand to comfort her, saying, "That child Yingge, that's just his stubborn nature. Don't take it to heart. The more he argues with you, the more he cares about you. He wouldn't even glance at someone unrelated. Don't let his fierce demeanor fool you; he really likes you. His father and I have both noticed."

"Oh... cough, well, Auntie, I'll think about it some more," Li Yue declined.

Hearing this, Madam Su thought to herself: Could it be that she thinks Yingge's is too small? She just heard her mention 'silkworm'. Yingge isn't short, and he's well-developed; shouldn't his penis be only the size of a silkworm? According to the genetic law of like father, like son, he should be quite impressive. But she couldn't ask. She should go back and discuss it with his father first. Still relying on his hands? How could that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! High-grade silicone video of Fan Bingbing's genitals, molded to a highly realistic shape, soft and delicate skin! Built-in large-particle protrusions, closely matching the female physiological structure, providing a more realistic experience... The sensation is irresistible! Click to enter.

Thinking this, she left dejectedly.

After Madam Su left, Li Yue went alone to the cliff on the island, sitting on the edge, staring blankly at the fierce river wind.

August and September are the hottest months in Nanfo, and the cool river breeze was surprisingly pleasant.

Looking at the sails dotting the horizon, Li Yue's mind was blank.

So many people have come and gone in her life, but she herself seemed to have remained unchanged.

She disliked this loneliness, but undeniably, she had grown accustomed to it, and therefore, the possibility of breaking free from this loneliness felt strange.

Coming and going alone, though lonely, was also liberating. A moment of passion for a lifetime of entanglement—she used to not mind, but now, she didn't.

But clearly, her resolve wasn't strong enough; otherwise, why would she have hesitated after hearing Madam Su's words today?

She took out a small green wooden box from her sleeve, opened the lid, and a light brown pill appeared before her eyes.

This was the pill she had asked Su Yingge for ten days ago—a pill that could render a woman infertile for life.

She didn't know why she hadn't taken it after so many days. Thinking about it, did she still want to have a child for someone?

No, she didn't.

Having a child meant having ties, having a child meant having weaknesses, having a child meant giving others the opportunity to blackmail and harm her.

She stared at the pill, her heart churning.

What if one day she was strong enough, and found a strong enough man, and wanted a child?

Look, like Su Yingge's family of three, so happy and harmonious—how wonderful.

Would she ever have such a day?

Lost in thought, she felt someone watching her from behind. She put the pill back into her sleeve, turned around, and saw Su Yingge standing not far away.

The moment she turned around, his expression was still frozen. By the time she was fully turned around, he had become impatient and said gruffly, "Dinner's ready!"

Back at the Yingge Courtyard, Li Yue smelled the aroma of food from afar. After a quick dash, she finally arrived at the pavilion where she and Su Yingge were dining. There, on the stone table, was a small pot, with a layer of bright red chili peppers floating on top of the milky white broth.

She suspiciously picked up her chopsticks, scooped out a thin slice of fish from the broth, and looked up, asking, "Not fish balls?"

Su Yingge leaned against a pillar, arms crossed, and said lazily, "Eat it or not, it's up to you."

Li Yue's eyes darted around. Whether it was fish balls or fish slices, as long as it was made by him, it couldn't taste bad. So she opened her mouth and took a bite.

The moment the fish slice entered her mouth, Li Yue's eyes widened.

Su Yingge looked at her expectantly, just waiting for her to jump up and down.

Li Yue chewed a few times, finding it sour, spicy, soft, and refreshing. After swallowing, she opened her mouth wide and gasped for breath, fanning her cheeks with her small hands.

Su Yingge watched her, suppressing a laugh. He had deliberately added so much chili, wanting to see her thrashing about from the spiciness. See, it was having some effect.

Then, as Li Yue fanned herself, she suddenly exclaimed, "So satisfying!" Her eyes crinkled with laughter, and she reached into the pot with her long chopsticks.

Now it was Su Yingge's turn to be dumbfounded. He had thought only he could handle such spiciness, but this woman was also incredibly good at it. Seeing her eating with such gusto, he grew anxious and grabbed his chopsticks to try and take them from her.

But Li Yue was fierce; she wouldn't let him get away with it. With a flick of her right elbow, she pushed his outstretched arm away, blocking his path and continuing to eat.

Su Yingge panicked, grabbing her hair and pulling her aside. Li Yue immediately retaliated, stomping hard on his foot.

"Ah! You savage woman!" Su Yingge roared, throwing down his chopsticks and scooping up Li Yue, tossing her out of the pavilion.

Li Yue hooked her foot around his leg, and the two of them fell to the ground with a "plop." Li Yue flipped over and straddled him, giving him a good beating before getting up to continue preparing the pickled fish.

Only when she finally sat down to rest, rubbing her belly, did Su Yingge, disheveled and exhausted, get up. He picked up his chopsticks and poked around in the small pot, finding only pickled cabbage and chili peppers—not a single piece of fish. He was filled

with endless resentment and yelled, "Don't even think about me making medicine for you to practice your skills again!"

"Make it or not, I'm not in a hurry," Li Yue said lazily, squinting her eyes.

Su Yingge was furious, throwing down his chopsticks and storming off.

That night, Su Yingge sat alone on the rooftop, admiring the moon and drinking wine.

He knew that Murong Juan had ultimately failed to seize the opportunity. He had thought he could pursue her without any worries, but he had discovered new problems.

She might not like Jinlu, because she refused when Jinlu asked him to take her to Shengyang, but she also didn't like him.

No matter what he did for her, she seemed indifferent; nothing moved her, nothing showed him her true feelings. In his presence, she was playful, angry, greedy, and foolish, as if every side was the real her, but he knew none of them were.

Actually, he wanted to see her tears more than her smiles. He didn't want to make her sad; he just felt that if one day she could shed tears in front of him, then he would have already entered her heart.

At this moment, that day seemed far away.

He wasn't incapable of using the arts to please women, but if he used them on her, he would feel he was defiling her.

He didn't want to be deliberate with her; he wanted things to happen naturally. He wouldn't be as persistent as Ye Qianxun, nor would he give up easily like Murong Juan. He believed that as long as he persevered, success was inevitable.

At least, he believed he knew what she wanted. It wasn't that he couldn't give it to her, but rather that he lacked the opportunity. But from now on, he wouldn't miss another chance.

A pair of hands, white as lotus blossoms, climbed up from the eaves. Then, Li Yue's face emerged, gleaming like jade in the moonlight.

Her dark eyes sparkled as she looked at him. She asked, "If I remember correctly, the martial arts tournament at Jiuhua Mountain is supposed to be held in a month, right?"

"The Flying Phoenix Terrace was struck by lightning and is currently being rebuilt. Yuexiao Manor issued a challenge, postponing the martial arts tournament to next July. Didn't you know?" Su Yingge said.

"Struck by lightning?" Li Yue's eyes widened in disbelief.

Su Yingge's gaze was complicated as she said, "Yes, it happened when you went to Dongyi."

"Oh," Li Yue replied vaguely, about to leave, when she asked again, "What happened to the key to the Qinbao Box that day?"

"The Emperor of Xiwu kindly sent someone to return it to Tiansheng Palace, but it was robbed when it passed through Zhuwu Gate."

Li Yue sighed inwardly: It seems this turd on the head of the Xiwang Mansion is impossible to shake off.

"I'm going out to gather herbs in a few days, will you come with me?" Su Yingge regretted her words as soon as they left her mouth, knowing that she would definitely refuse.

Sure enough, "What's so fun about gathering herbs? I'm going to Shengyang to see Sister Asha." Li Yue smiled and disappeared under the eaves.

*

Xiwu Zhuwu Gate, Xiwang Mansion.

Inside the banquet room, Guan Du held three yellowed letters in his hand. After examining them for a long time, he said, "None of these three letters prove that the Princess of Chen Prince's Mansion was switched. However, if these were written by Madam You herself, Empress Dowager Dongyi would definitely recognize the handwriting. Who would believe that there was no reason for her own wet nurse to secretly care so much about a girl from the common people?"

Yan Ji nodded and said, "Catching this person was truly unexpected. My men initially thought that group was Huangfu Zai Chun's spies. Later, Murong Ting of the Murong family personally led men to fight our people, seemingly wanting to silence them. Only then did my men realize that this person might be very valuable, and we risked our lives to bring him back."

Guan Du asked, "Did we leave any traces?"

Yan Ji sighed and said, "More than twenty people died. These people are not on the household register..." "They're all deceased; the other side shouldn't be able to find any clues."

Guan Du nodded and said, "If this person is truly as you say, someone who knows about this matter, then this matter has been extremely valuable. Where is he now? Have they been questioned?"

Yan Ji said, "He's being held in the basement. We've questioned him; at first, he wouldn't say a word, but after giving him 200,000 taels of silver and finding him a prostitute, he confessed everything."

Guan Du sat down beside him and said, "Tell us about it."

Yan Ji took a sip of tea and sat down next to him, saying, "This person's name is Chen Ousheng, from Changhuai County, Dongyi. His aunt was You Shi, the wet nurse of Empress Dowager Pei Qingyao. Seventeen years ago, one day in March, Pei Qingyao was returning to the capital after paying respects to her ancestors when she passed through Changhuai County. You Shi sent someone to find him and brought him a piece of paper..." The drawing depicted a baby with a petal-shaped birthmark on her right shoulder. The instructions were to find a newborn girl, have the same birthmark tattooed on her right shoulder, and then give it to the person who had come to him.

Chen Ousheng dared not delay and immediately went out to find a baby girl. This man, a womanizer and gambler, wandered to the famous Xiangchun Garden. By chance, he heard that the former courtesan, Qin Susu, had just given birth to a baby girl, and the madam was about to abandon the infant while she was unconscious after childbirth. He quickly took the baby, had someone tattoo the birthmark on the girl as shown in the drawing, and then handed it to You's men.

The next day, however, the man brought him back a baby girl less than three days old, along with a considerable sum of money and a letter from You—the first one you just read—instructing him to find a good person. The family fostered the baby girl, claiming she could be used to save his life.

Although Chen Ousheng was wary of his cousin who served the Imperial Concubine, his bad habits were hard to break. Seeing such a large sum of money, how could he bear to hand it over? A thought struck him: Qin Susu at Xiangchun Garden had just given birth. If he sent the baby girl to her, she would surely treat her like her own lost child, caring for her well without spending a penny and finding the baby a wet nurse. Why not? So he sent the baby girl, sent by the You family, back to Xiangchun Garden.

From then on, the You family rarely contacted him, except to send him money and write letters instructing him to take good care of the girl.

It is said that when the girl was three years old, the You family secretly sent someone to visit her once. Upon receiving the news, Chen Ousheng went to Xiangchun Garden and took the girl away. He went out, bought nice clothes, and hired a couple to impersonate the girl's parents to deceive them.

The money sent by the You family was considerable, but for Chen Ousheng, a gambling addict, it was never enough. He often had to travel far and wide to pay off his gambling debts.

Once, he was away for over a year before returning to Xiangchun Garden to see Qin Susu and her daughter, only to be told that Qin Susu had used her savings to buy her freedom and had run away with the girl.

Fearing he wouldn't be able to explain himself when the You family sent someone to visit again, he hurriedly searched for Qin Susu and her daughter.

When he found them in Liuqu County, Qin Susu and her daughter had already met with misfortune. Knowing something was wrong, he returned to Changhuai County, filled with anxiety. Suddenly, an idea struck him: if he could fake it once, why not fake it twice?

So he found a couple of living parents of Qin Susu's age... A girl resembling Su's daughter was given money by her parents, who then had a birthmark tattooed on the girl's shoulder to put their minds at ease.

The You family continued to send him money regularly, but never sent anyone to visit again, only occasionally writing to inquire about his situation.

Then, ten years later, the entire You family was suddenly massacred overnight. He was hiding from gambling debts in another region and thus escaped the massacre. Hearing rumors, he knew something must have happened to the You family in the palace, so he dared not linger in Dongyi and fled to Xiwu under a different name.

According to him, more than half a year ago, he drunkenly boasted that he knew a great secret about the Dongyi royal family—about the current Empress Dowager's wet nurse, worth a lot of money. From then on, he felt like he was being watched, so he fled until we caught him.

That's how it happened.

—Guan Du After listening, he frowned and pondered, then said, "According to what he said, the girl with the birthmark on her shoulder shouldn't be the princess of the Chen Prince's Mansion, but rather Pei Qingyao's daughter. This is because Pei Qingyao gave birth to the prince on her way back to the capital of Dongyi after returning from ancestral worship in her hometown. Pei Qingyao wanted to switch the baby, so she had her most trusted wet nurse handle the matter. However, the wet nurse, fearing being silenced later, preemptively switched the baby herself, intending to save her life later. Therefore, the current emperor of Dongyi is not actually Pei Qingyao's biological son, and the princess of the Chen Prince's Mansion is actually an imposter of a Dongyi princess. But there's a flaw in this whole affair: why wouldn't the You family entrust such an important matter to their direct blood relatives, but instead seek out this distant cousin? Moreover, even if they were to seek out a cousin, shouldn't they have chosen someone worthy of their trust?" "How could someone you trust and entrust with such a life of debauchery be chosen by him?"

Yan Ji sighed. "You Shi probably never imagined that the person she chose had already been replaced. According to Chen Ousheng's confession, none of You Shi's blood relatives lived in Changhuai County; only his distant cousin had settled there for decades. Chen Ousheng actually had a twin brother named Chen Pengsheng, and the two brothers looked alike but had completely different personalities. According to him, Chen Pengsheng was an upright, diligent, and studious man, a well-known talent and filial son in the area. He had even participated in the imperial examinations in Yong'an, and it was there that You Shi met this distant cousin and was very impressed with him.

Therefore, although Chen Pengsheng did not stand out in the imperial examinations and win a prize, You Shi still used her connections to get him a job in the Changhuai County government."

Unexpectedly, Chen Pengsheng suddenly fell seriously ill and died a few years later. To keep his good job in the government office, his parents lied and claimed that it was Chen Ousheng who had died. From then on, Chen Ousheng appeared before people as his elder brother, Chen Pengsheng. Although the two brothers had very different personalities, those who knew them well might become suspicious over time, but for the You family, who didn't know them, it was a case of mistaken trust. "

Guan Du sighed after hearing this, "I never imagined things would turn out so complicated. Now, only one question remains to be answered: does Qin Liyue have such a birthmark on her right shoulder?"

Yan Ji stroked his beard and said, "This, I'm afraid we can only ask the Prince." * In the study, Huangfu Jue stood by his desk, a military treatise in his hand. A map of the Western Regions lay on the table, and he studied it intently, gesturing on the map.

The warm candlelight cast his long, slender shadow on the bookshelf, perfect yet lonely. The door opened, and Jiang Hanyu, dressed in a low-cut, bright red dress, carrying a cup of tea, stood by the door, took a deep breath, then entered and closed the door behind her. She walked gracefully towards Huangfu Jue. Huangfu Jue assumed it was Lin Jiu bringing tea and, without looking up, casually asked, "Lin Jiu, have you seen my father?" " I just saw my father return to the manor; he'll probably be here soon," Jiang Hanyu said softly, placing the teacup on the corner of the table. Hearing her voice, Huangfu Jue looked up and was startled by her unusually revealing attire. Jiang Hanyu's cheeks flushed, and she looked at Huangfu Jue shyly, asking softly, "Does it look good?" Huangfu Jue looked away, somewhat awkwardly saying, "I think you look better in a green dress. Didn't you always wear green before?" Suddenly , there was silence. He froze for a moment, then had to look up at her, only to see her looking at him with tears in her eyes, saying, "You slept with her not on impulse, but because you liked her, right?" "Ever since she returned to the Xi Prince's Mansion, without her even asking, the rumors of Huangfu Jue and Li Yue's past affair have been constantly reaching her ears. They say he and she made love in this study, they say he went to Yiqing Residence every night to meet her, they say… Her heart was breaking. She hated it so much, hated that even though that woman was gone, she still haunted her like a persistent ghost. She had given up her family, her parents, everything for Huangfu Jue. Now, he was her life, her heaven, her everything. She couldn't bear to lose him too; without him, she would have nothing left. She desperately needed to prove that he loved her, that he belonged to her, but… for some reason, she always felt so pale and powerless. "Hanyu, what's wrong with you?" He turned his head away, his voice short and abrupt. For a long time, he dared not think of Li Yue. He didn't know what emotions were at play, but he simply couldn't bear to think of her, not even a little bit. Now, her sudden mention of her made him somewhat unhappy. He had once thought that he had only been seduced by Li Yue, which was why he had been having secret trysts with her every night. But with Jiang Hanyu's return, he increasingly realized that things weren't as he had imagined. He had always thought that he liked Jiang Hanyu, but when facing her, no matter what she said or did, he had never had the thought of sleeping with her. Even now, she was dressed so provocatively, but he saw it and felt no desire, only awkwardness. "You don't like me anymore, do you? You've fallen in love with that woman, haven't you?" Seeing that he avoided answering, Jiang Hanyu became somewhat out of control and cried out. "I didn't!" He frowned, reacting almost instinctively. Perhaps it was his harsh tone, but Jiang Hanyu, startled by his outburst, froze, tears welling in her eyes, looking utterly pitiful. Huangfu Jue sighed, saying, "It's getting late, you should go back and rest." She suddenly rushed over and hugged him. Huangfu Jue froze, listening to her sob as she buried her face in his chest, "Jue, don't leave me. You know, you're the only one I care about in this world now. If you leave me too, I can only die, only die." Huangfu Jue felt he should be moved, but he couldn't shake the vague aversion in his heart. He didn't like the feeling of being threatened with death. If it were Li Yue… no, when did he start comparing these two people in his heart, intentionally or unintentionally? It shouldn't be like this; they were incomparable. Just as he was about to gently push her away, a knock came at the door, and Guan Du's voice sounded outside: "Your Highness, may I come in?" Jiang Hanyu quickly released him, took a few steps back, wiped away her tears, and slowly walked towards the door. She opened the door, greeted Guan Du in a low voice, and then left. Seeing her like that, Guan Du could already guess what had happened. Therefore, after entering, he said, "Your Highness, perhaps it's not appropriate to ask you these things now, but this matter is very important to us. We hope you will tell us the truth." Since the death of the Dowager Consort, Huangfu Jue seemed to have matured instantly after overcoming the most difficult period of grief. His speech, actions, and considerations were much more mature than before. Because he no longer had any worries, his previously indecisive nature seemed to have changed considerably. For example, in the past, if he were in a bad mood, he would have waved his hand irritably and said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow." But now, he quickly composed himself and calmly asked, "What is it?" "Does Qin Liyue have a petal-shaped birthmark on the back of her right shoulder?" "Guan Du didn't beat around the bush and asked directly. Huangfu Jue blushed and looked away from Guan Du. Guan Du, however, stared at him intently. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "I only saw a single rose." Chapter 81, Unsatisfied Desire... Half a month later, in front of the Sheng Yang Ying Prince's Mansion. The September sun shone like sunflowers on Li Yue, making her look radiant. She carried several packets of medicine in her right hand and leaned against the stone lion in front of the mansion, looking bored. Waiting for someone to announce her where she was going was not in her nature, but this was, after all, Sister A Sha's home. She might not give face to others, but she still had to give face to Sister A Sha. But this was too slow. Did she crawl there? Li Yue was getting impatient and habitually looked at her legs. Seeing a few empty steps, she remembered that she had let Tan Lang go to reunite with his wives, concubines, and children all over the city. Sigh, now that bastard She must be enjoying herself like a god, while she's sunbathing here! Humans are treated worse than dogs, what kind of world is this! Looking up at the towering vermilion gate of the courtyard, Li Yue imagined the oppressive atmosphere inside and couldn't help but sigh: Love is truly a strange thing; some people avoid it like the plague, while others flock to it. Just two simple words, and it made the once-roaming Ah Sha willingly confine herself to this grand courtyard. After all this time, I wonder if she regrets it, or if she's happy? Ha, there's no use thinking about it. We'll know everything when we meet. Just then, the guard who had said he'd go in to report came out and shouted at Li Yue, "You'd better leave now, you can't see her!" "What? You can't see her? Who said that?" Li Yue's anger flared up instantly. Unfortunately, the guard was oblivious to her tact and even reached out to push her, saying, "No seeing her means no seeing her, who cares who said it?" "Damn it, you don't know what's good for you!" "Li Yue was furious. Seeing his hand reach out, she slapped it down with her palm. With a crack, the guard clutched his severed arm and howled like a banshee. The other three guards, seeing this, quickly sounded the alarm and drew their longswords to surround him. Li Yue narrowed her eyes coldly. She had just broken through to the sixth level of the Blood Demon Realm and was looking for someone to practice on. It seemed that someone was itching for a beating today, which suited her just fine."

Unfortunately, these men were no match for her, and Li Yue dispatched them with a few swift kicks without even lifting a finger. She then kicked open the gate and entered the Prince Ying's residence.

Seeing a dozen or so guards rushing towards her, Li Yue remained unfazed and shouted, "Who's preventing me from entering? Step forward!"

"It's me," a man in his fifties, wearing a brocade robe and carrying a gold birdcage, slowly walked out from the guards. He glanced at Li Yue and said, "You're courting death, showing off your power in the Prince Ying's residence. Don't you know where you are? Come on, seize her!"

The guards roared in response, drawing their long swords and closing in on Li Yue.

Li Yue's personality dictated that she should have beaten these arrogant scoundrels to a pulp, but then she thought that if she simply beat them and left, it would make things difficult for her sister, A-Sha, in the residence.

So be it, let's catch the ringleader and make an example of them.

Seeing the blades at her feet, she leaped up without a word, using the backs of the blades to her feet, and with incredible speed, she reached the old man in the brocade robe. She grabbed his collar and slammed him against the screen wall of the palace.

The guards only saw a flash of a figure before they realized the girl they had subdued had vanished. Just as they were stunned, they heard the steward's terrified cry for help from behind them, and then they discovered that Li Yue had already darted behind them.

Li Yue glanced at the guards who had regrouped around her, their eyes clearly showing fear. She sneered, grabbing the old man in the brocade robe by the neck and asking, "Is it you who won't let me in?"

The old man trembled with fear, yet still tried to sound tough, saying, "Think carefully before you act. This is the Prince Ying's residence, and I'm the steward. If you touch me..."

Before he could finish his threat, Li Yue punched him squarely in the cheek. He coughed up blood, several charred teeth falling to the ground.

"You're a classic case of 'you don't know who your mother is until you've met your father!' I never had this much trouble seeing the Emperor, and now I'm being blocked by you, you vicious dog, just to visit my sister! Even if the Prince Ying himself were here, I'd still beat you up!" Li Yue said angrily, throwing another punch. This time, he was knocked unconscious, the birdcage rolling to the ground.

Li Yue raised her foot, and the birdcage she kicked flew away with a bang, knocking over three or four guards. The guards retreated a few steps, their faces filled with fear.

Li Yue coldly glanced at them and said, "Those who don't want to die, take me to see your concubine right now!"

One guard asked tremblingly, "Wh-which concubine?"

Li Yue frowned. Could there be several more? Growing increasingly displeased, she grabbed the guard and said, "Fu Hongsha!"

Following the guard through several decent courtyards, they finally arrived at the most secluded courtyard in the mansion. The guard said, "This is it."

"Get out!" Li Yue shouted.

The guard, as if granted a pardon, ran away in a panic.

Li Yue looked at the slightly gloomy courtyard before her, took a breath, forced herself to compose herself, and then slowly stepped forward and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the wooden door creaked open, and a pretty maid of about fifteen or sixteen years old peeked out. Seeing Li Yue, she timidly asked, "Who are you? Is there something you need?"

Li Yue smiled slightly and said, "Is Fu Hongsha here? I'm her sister."

Hearing this, the maid's expression softened. She opened the door and said, "Please wait a moment, I'll go inform the concubine." With that, she dashed off into the inner room.

Li Yue slowly strolled into the simple, tidy courtyard. Hearing the oppressive silence all around, she sighed again. If it were before, she would never have believed Fu Hongsha would be willing to live this kind of life. She should have married a martial arts master and continued her life of eating heartily, drinking freely, and living a carefree life in the martial world.

Prince Ying, Yuan Qi—what was it about him that made Sister A-Sha change so much for him…

Just then, a figure flashed before the inner room door. She looked up and saw Fu Hongsha, supported by her maid, leaving the room.

"Sister A-Sha!" As before, she rushed over with a smile, only to suddenly realize she couldn't hug her as she used to, because a round belly blocked their way.

"Li Yue, you silly girl, what brings you here?"

Fu Hongsha was clearly surprised and delighted, reaching out to grab her arm.

Li Yue withdrew her gaze from her belly, tilted her head and smiled, saying, "I missed you."

"Come in quickly, look, your face is all red from the sun." Fu Hongsha pulled her into the house.

Holding the tea brought by the maid Qiu Rong, Li Yue looked critically at the overly simple furniture and decorations in the room. After a while, she said, "Sister A-Sha, is that guy treating you badly?"

Fu Hongsha, who was preparing a fruit platter for her, paused slightly, then said, "No, he's very nice."

"Liar, if he were nice to you, would he let you stay here?" Li Yue and Fu Hongsha always liked to be straightforward and speak their minds.

Fu Hongsha brought her a fruit platter filled with grapes and melon slices, explaining in a low voice, "In the Prince's mansion, accommodations aren't arranged according to how much he favors you."

"Then what are they based on?" Li Yue asked.

"Based on family background." Fu Hongsha sat down beside her, not looking at Li Yue.

"Nonsense! If he wanted your family background, why would he marry you?" Li Yue slammed her teacup on the table, annoyed.

Fu Hongsha looked up at her, smiling slightly, "After all these years, can't you change your fiery temper? You're always so jumpy and startling."

Li Yue looked at her gentle face, sadly realizing that the spirited and forthright Sister A-Sha of the past was gone forever. For a man named Yuan Qi, she had transformed into a forced, resentful woman in the Prince's mansion's backyard.

Her gaze moved downwards, and she saw her belly. It was truly unimaginable that a woman's belly could grow so large.

She walked over, squatted down beside her, and carefully placed her hand on her belly, looking up to ask, "How many months?"

Seeing her own belly, Fu Hongsha revealed a gentle smile unique to mothers, tinged with sweetness and anticipation, and said, "A little over six months."

"Does it hurt?" Li Yue stared at her belly, asking in a daze.

"Silly girl, of course not." Fu Hongsha smiled helplessly.

"Is this his first child?" Li Yue asked.

Fu Hongsha's smile faded, but she forced herself to be indifferent, saying, "No, he already has one son and two daughters."

Having one son and two daughters meant that this child wouldn't make him too excited.

Looking into her eyes, Li Yue seemed to feel the helplessness and sadness in her heart, and couldn't help but rest her face on her lap, asking, "Sister A-Sha, do you regret it?"

Fu Hongsha paused, then murmured, "Loving him, no regrets; marrying him, regrets."

"Since you regret it, then let's leave here. You're still so young. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. Why hang yourself on this one tree?" Li Yue looked up and said.

Fu Hongsha shook her head, a hint of sorrow tinged with calm. She gently stroked her swollen belly, gazing at the bright sunlight streaming through the window, and said absentmindedly, "It's too late..."

Li Yue looked at her stomach, speechless.

As a mother, she certainly didn't want her child to be born without a father, but at over six months pregnant, abortion was obviously out of the question...

The thought was agonizing.

"Girl." Li Yue was lost in thought when Fu Hongsha suddenly reached out and touched the top of her head, saying, "In the future, if you meet a married man, try your best not to fall in love with him. And if you do fall in love, never marry him. The feeling of sharing a husband with another woman is something you can't imagine unless you experience it yourself. Do you understand?"

Li Yue didn't know how much blood and tears this marriage had caused her to swallow before she could come up with these words to warn her.

She was deeply saddened, but she knew that if she showed it, Fu Hongsha would be even more heartbroken.

So she grinned mischievously, stood up, and said, "Don't worry, Sister A-Sha, I'll find a few men to serve me together from now on. I'm not going to serve men."

Fu Hongsha laughed upon hearing this, saying, "You always have surprising things to say."

As the two were talking, a sudden bang came from the door. Just as they were wondering what was going on, the maid Qiu Rong stumbled in and said to Fu Hongsha, "It's terrible, Your Highness! The Princess Consort has come to the courtyard with the Prince's guards!"

"What?" Fu Hongsha stood up with difficulty, looking completely bewildered.

Li Yue pressed her down and said, "I encountered some trouble when I came in. I'm afraid they've come looking for me. It's alright, I'll go out and see." Saying this, she walked towards the door. Fu

Hongsha was not about to let her go out alone to deal with it, so she followed her out.

"It's her! It's her who injured Steward Li!" As soon as Li Yue stepped out, the guard who had brought her there pointed at her and shouted.

Ignoring the crowd in the courtyard, Li Yue focused only on the woman surrounded by everyone—a woman whose appearance and aura far surpassed Fu Hongsha's. This was the Princess Consort of Prince Ying, Yuan Qi? Not particularly attractive, and certainly not very good at dressing up. Look at that head full of jewels; she looked like a jewelry display stand, utterly devoid of beauty.

"Fu Hongsha, I expect you to provide a reasonable explanation," Princess Consort Ying said coldly, her eyes narrowed.

Li Yue took a step forward, but Fu Hongsha grabbed her, stepped forward, and bowed to Princess Consort Ying, saying, "My younger sister is naturally impetuous and lacks manners. If she has offended you, please forgive her for Hongsha's sake."

"For your sake? You should know who Steward Li is. All his teeth have been knocked out. Do you think you can get away with this just because of your face?" Princess Consort Ying sneered, finding nothing wrong with Fu Hongsha, who was six months pregnant, bowing to her.

Li Yue tried to step forward again, but Fu Hongsha stopped her tightly, saying, "Hongsha is willing to take the punishment for her younger sister. Please, Your Highness, forgive her and let her go."

"Since you say so, as sisters, I naturally won't refuse you. However, when the Prince returns, you must admit that you voluntarily accepted the punishment," Princess Ying said coolly.

Before Fu Hongsha could speak, Li Yue had already reached her limit. She yanked Fu Hongsha aside and pushed her towards Qiu Rong, making her help her up. Turning around, she pointed at Princess Ying and said, "You dare say another word?"

"Do you think I'm afraid of you? Guards, arrest her first!" Princess Ying was enraged by her provocation.

The palace guards received the order and drew their swords, surrounding Li Yue.

"Your Highness, please have mercy. She's young and doesn't understand..." Fu Hongsha wanted to step forward to help Li Yue, but her body was heavy and she couldn't move easily. She was extremely anxious.

Li Yue, however, remained fearless. As the crowd closed in, she conjured two sharp blades with a flick of her wrist. With a twist and a flick of her wrist, the blades struck the two longswords held at the front with two sharp clangs. The gleaming blades instantly cracked

like tortoise shells, shattering into dozens of pieces. Li Yue then unleashed a torrent of internal energy, swirling the shattered pieces like a storm, causing the small courtyard to blaze with light, dazzling everyone's eyes.

With the muffled thuds of metal piercing flesh, screams of agony echoed throughout the courtyard. The twenty-odd guards at the forefront were all struck, immediately losing their armor and weapons, clutching their bleeding right arms and groaning in pain.

If not for A-Sha's sake, Li Yue's attack would have severed their throats instead of their right arms.

The remaining twenty-odd guards, seeing her incredible skill, hesitated to advance rashly.

Without hesitation, Li Yue took a step forward and flashed in front of Princess Ying. Without a word, she grabbed her collar and slapped her twice across the face.

Seeing this, the guards raised their swords to protect their mistress.

"Try taking another step?" Li Yue raised her eyes, her cold, bloodthirsty gaze sweeping over them, sending chills down their spines.

"You...you dare hit me?" Princess Ying cried out in disbelief, blood trickling from her lips.

"Li Yue, let her go!" Fu Hongsha knew Li Yue was truly enraged when she saw her attack. She knew Li Yue's personality all too well and feared someone might die, so she couldn't help but plead for Princess Ying.

"Heh, in all my years, I, Qin Li Yue, have never encountered anything I wouldn't dare to do!" Li Yue sneered, grabbing her hair and kicking her in the back of the knee, forcing her to kneel. She cursed, "Who do you think you are? How dare you make my sister bow to you? You'd better kowtow back!" With that, she forced her head to bang against the ground repeatedly.

"Li Yue, don't do this! Let her go!" Fu Hongsha, fearing something terrible might happen, rushed over to pull her away.

"Sister A-Sha, you know me. If it weren't for you, I would have killed her at my feet today!" Li Yue roared, violently throwing Princess Ying to the ground. She kicked up a long sword dropped by a guard, grabbed it, and slashed it. Amidst gasps from the crowd, a large tuft of black hair adorned with jewels flew high into the air.

Princess Ying, shocked and terrified, lay paralyzed on the ground, her face covered in blood, unable to move.

Thinking back on the past six months, how many times this woman, relying on her higher status than Fu Hongsha, had made things difficult for her, Li Yue still felt unsatisfied. She stomped hard on the woman's chest and shouted, "You wretch, listen to me clearly! My name is Qin Li Yue. If you want revenge, send your man to find me and see if he can do anything to me. From now on, I'll be living in Sheng Yang. If I see you touch a single hair on my sister's head again, I'll cut off your pig's head and use it as a football, do you hear me?!"

Li Yue's kick almost killed Princess Ying, who immediately rolled her eyes and couldn't answer.

"Li Yue, that's enough, you're going to kill her." Fu Hongsha pulled her back with a worried expression.

"Take this woman and get out of here right now! If anyone dares to come uninvited again, I'll cut off their dog legs!" Li Yue shouted angrily at the guards.

Seeing that this woman dared to treat even the Princess Consort to death, and boasted that even the Prince couldn't do anything to her, the guards immediately knew they couldn't afford to offend this young lady. They picked up Princess Consort Ying and fled.

Although Li Yue had scolded and beat her, she hadn't fully vented her frustration. After comforting Fu Hongsha for a while, she left the Ying Prince's residence.

Upon reaching the gate, she looked up and saw a large group of officials blocking the entrance, their nets spread wide, waiting to capture her, this little beast.

Li Yue narrowed her eyes. She hadn't had enough of beating her earlier, and seeing so many free targets to vent her anger on, she immediately began rolling up her sleeves, ready to take action. Halfway

through rolling up her sleeves, she vaguely sensed a sharp gaze fixed on her from afar.

She looked up and saw Li Shi standing at the street corner, smiling slightly at her.

She immediately understood whose men these officials were, so she randomly beat up a few unlucky ones and then surrendered.

As Li Yue strolled leisurely to the East Palace with Li Shi, it was nearly dusk. The garden, bursting with vibrant flowers, was teeming with dragonflies, their translucent wings slicing through the radiant sunset, creating a mesmerizing, colorful spectacle. It was truly a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Before Li Yue could fully savor the moment, she caught sight of a giant butterfly fluttering its wings towards her. Running towards it, she called out with boundless joy, "Sister Yue!"

Seeing this, Li Yue instinctively tried to dodge, but the man's arms were too long; he reached out from afar and pulled her into a tight embrace, excitedly saying, "Sister Yue, you finally came to see me! I missed you so much!"

Another suffocating hug! Li Yue twisted and turned, finally managing to peek her nose out of his arms for some fresh air, and mumbled, "Don't misunderstand, I came to see my friend, and just happened to stop by for a meal."

"Then I'm happy too!" Jin Lu hugged her even tighter, beaming.

Li Yue sighed. Last year, she and this guy had parted on bad terms, and now, upon meeting again, she had poured cold water on him. Either he had exceptionally strong mental fortitude or was truly childlike, he didn't seem to mind at all.

Thinking of this, she felt a pang of pity. Compared to…some people, Jin Lu was better; at least he hadn't hurt her. He treated her with genuine sincerity; why shouldn't she be kinder to him in return? Regardless of his true nature, it was no easy feat for him to have survived the treacherous and ruthless palace since losing his mother at a young age.

So she gently pushed him away, looking at his still flawless and irresistibly handsome face, drooling as she said, "I'm hungry."

Jinlu smiled slightly, innocently asking, "Then, Sister Yue, do you want to eat or eat me?"

Uh…

Liyue was both jealous and itchy, pinching his soft, tofu-like cheeks and scolding, "Little kids shouldn't be like this! Eat!"

During the meal, Jinlu let Liyue have whatever she wanted to eat, thus reducing the fun of competing with Su Yingge. Liyue had originally planned to return to Tianyi Island to continue her martial arts training after visiting Fu Hongsha, but today's events made her uneasy, so she left.

She felt she had been practicing martial arts too hastily lately, and Su Yingge had gone off to gather herbs and wouldn't be back for a while, so she decided to stay in Shengyang for a while, and also help Sister Asha train the people in the Yingwang Mansion.

Thinking this, she asked Jinlu to arrange lodging for her, a request Jinlu readily granted.

That night, thinking of Fu Hongsha, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep. In the early hours of the morning, she scaled walls and rooftops to check on the Prince Ying's residence. Seeing everything was alright, she returned home relieved.

Fu Hongsha was the first person to bring her warmth after her mother's death. During the three years she wandered with the caravan, every year on her birthday, Fu Hongsha would roast a whole lamb for her, buy her little toys, repel mosquitoes in the summer, and tuck her in in the winter… She was like family, and she would never allow her to be unhappy.

If she had made the wrong choice from the start, she wouldn't mind helping her correct it. If necessary, she wouldn't mind killing all of Prince Ying Yuanqi's other wives, concubines, and children, leaving only Fu Hongsha and her child by his side.

She only cared about the well-being of those she cared about; as for others, what did their lives matter to her?

Remembering Fu Hongsha's expression of rubbing her belly and saying "It's too late" during the day, she suddenly sat up, took out the infertility pill, glanced at it, closed her eyes, and swallowed it in one gulp.

She absolutely never wanted to face that helpless and heartbreaking moment herself, because she knew that if she fell into that situation, no one could help her.

*

When she went to the Ying Prince's residence again, everyone, from the masters to the servants, had become as docile as cats. She went straight in and out to play with Fu Hongsha, oblivious to everyone else.

She told Fu Hongsha her idea, and Fu Hongsha was startled, repeatedly warning her that it was absolutely forbidden. Yuan Qi was a man of deep feelings; if he lost his wife and child, he would likely spend the rest of his life in sorrow. She didn't want to see him sad; if he was sad, she would be even sadder than him.

Seeing that she wasn't joking, Li Yue felt defeated and helpless, and had no choice but to give up.

More than half a month passed, and seeing that there was no unusual activity at the Ying Prince's residence, Li Yue felt somewhat relieved and decided to return to Tianyi Island.

Hearing that she was leaving, Fu Hongsha had no objections, but Jinlu made a scene.

"Sister Yue, why are you leaving? Is this place not as good as Tianyi Island?" In the Longhua Hall of the East Palace, tears welled up in the eyes of the enchanting man, and he tugged at her sleeve with a wronged expression.

Liyue looked at him. This guy was always busy, never seen during the day, but he would always come back to have dinner with her in the evening, and then instruct Li Shi to play with her in various ways. She had never felt that she was of any significance to him, but she didn't expect him to react so strongly to her leaving.

Looking at his captivating eyes, Liyue carefully pried open his slender, fair fingers and comforted him, "My little pinkie, Sister Yue has things to do and can't stay here every day, you know

?"

"What can't I do here? Sister Yue, please don't go! I'll give you anything you want, please stay here with me, okay? I'm so lonely and alone here every day..." Large tears rolled down his shimmering eyes, making one want to reach out and catch them.

Although her words made her feel a little reluctant, she still wanted to go to Tianyi Island, so she said, "Sister Yue wants to see Su Su. You can't just invite him to stay here forever, can you? Little pinkie, Sister Yue promises to come see you whenever you have time, okay?"

...

Late at night, in Longhua Palace, Li Shi stood silently to one side, while Jinlu paced back and forth with her hands behind her back.

Reaching the east side, he stopped, angrily saying, "I know I haven't had time for her lately, but shouldn't she be able to sense my feelings for her? How can she be so indifferent and just leave like that!"

Reaching the west side, he stopped, huffing, "What's most infuriating is that she's leaving to see Su Yingge!"

Reaching the middle, he stopped and asked Li Shi, "Is Su Yingge more handsome than me? Is Su Yingge better in body than me? Is Su Yingge richer than me? Is Su Yingge more powerful than me? Is Su Yingge better in bed than me? Does Su Yingge want to die?"

"Ahem!" Li Shi cleared his throat, carefully considering his words, "This subordinate believes that Su Yingge might... have drugged her? Otherwise, how could someone who is inferior to His Highness in every way have such great charm?"

"Drugged?" Jin Lu frowned, looking at Li Shi, and after a long while, a bright smile appeared on her lips.

Yes, how could he not have thought of that? When a woman's heart cannot be won over, physical intimacy is often more effective! If he could make her fall for him physically, and then perform even better, how could he not win her heart?

In short, he couldn't let her leave like this. Su Yingge knew a lot about him and was well aware that Li Yue meant something special to him. If he gained the upper hand and then used it to blackmail him… At this crucial moment, any possible threat had to be eliminated immediately!

*

The next day, Li Yue visited Fu Hongsha. Returning to the East Palace in the afternoon, after packing her luggage, she asked Li Shi, "Has Jinlu returned?"

Li Shi replied, "His Highness didn't go out all day."

"Hmm? Why?" Li Yue asked.

"He… is ill," Li Shi said seriously.

"Ill? Wasn't he perfectly fine yesterday?" Li Yue was both surprised and suspicious.

Li Shi said, "The imperial physician came and said that qi stagnation in the chest caused poor blood circulation, which is why he's dizzy and weak. Miss Qin, please rest assured, His Highness is fine."

Li Yue was suspicious. Could it be that he was faking illness because she was leaving?

“Anyway, all these years, whenever His Highness has been sick, he’s always endured it all alone in silence,” Li Shi comforted Li Yue, but Li Yue felt a pang of sadness.

Thinking about how she always came to Sheng Yang just to freeload off him and then left without a word, she realized it was indeed rather unkind of her.

So she said, “I’ll go see him.”

Li Shi stopped her, saying, “His Highness is asleep. Miss Qin, you should leave quickly. If he wakes up and sees you but can’t keep you, he’ll probably feel even more resentful.”

Li Yue hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'll just take a look. If he's really alright, I'll leave without disturbing him."

Li Shi seemed somewhat troubled, considering for a long time before reluctantly nodding in agreement, "Then Miss Qin, you can go in and see for yourself. Remember to be careful and don't wake him."

Li Yue nodded.

After she entered the main hall, Li Shi closed the door from the outside, turned around, and a mischievous smile that didn't match his expression curled at the corner of his mouth. He breathed a sigh of relief as if

he had accomplished a great task. The magnificent Longhua Hall was completely silent. The faint scent of ambergris filled the air, making the place seem even more noble and mysterious.

Li Yue tiptoed past the dragon pillar and came to the large bed with its brocade curtains and satin quilts.

Jin Lu was indeed lying on it, his eyes closed and his breathing even, as if he were fast asleep.

His delicate, dewy cheeks were slightly turned to the side, against the backdrop of the deep red pillow with gold peony patterns under his neck, like a handful of pure white snow. His nose was high and straight, his eyes were closed, and his long eyelashes were thick and slightly curled. Above them, his eyebrows were straight and long, slender, radiating an unmistakable sharpness. The perfect balance of strength and gentleness created a breathtakingly beautiful image, like a bewitching sleeping man.

She sighed softly, her bones feeling slightly weak as she sat down on the edge of the bed.

To be honest, every time she saw him like this, she couldn't help but lament. How could a grown man be so captivating? Especially those long eyelashes, longer than hers—unforgivable! And those soft, ingot-like lips, both looking and tasting, were a perfect cherry red—a deep, intense jealousy! Oh, and his skin, up close, truly snow-white, jade-like, and translucent. Tsk, tell me, if a woman were to compete with him in beauty, wouldn't all the women in the world be filled with shame and indignation and die?

Li Yue fantasized with her eyes, feeling a surge of heat rising within her. She longed to reach out and pinch his cheek, but remembering Li Shi's words, she stopped herself.

She glanced at him one last time, then got up to leave, only to find herself suddenly incredibly hot and hungry. This hunger wasn't from wanting to eat, but rather…

Her gaze lingered on his soft, red lips, and she longed to taste them…

Wait!

While a sliver of reason remained in her mind, she wondered strangely, spring had long since passed, so why did she feel such unsatisfied just by looking at him? Was it because she hadn't been with a man in so long? But she had never felt this way with Yan Huang in Dongyi.

Perhaps it was because Yan Huang had never been so alluring lying before her?

Hmm, she really wanted to devour him! Was it okay? He was younger than her; wouldn't people say she was an old cow eating young grass?

Besides, it seemed she only wanted to eat him, not take responsibility for him; would he become clingy?

Oh dear, what was happening? She was so hot she wanted to take off her clothes! She felt that if she didn't act soon, she'd either starve or die from the heat!

Whatever, he was lying there seducing her; she'd eat him first. As for the future… she had legs to run away with; who could stop her?

Thinking this, a lustful woman, driven by her bestial nature, pounced on the bed. Taking advantage of the moment when the devil was just awakened and disoriented, she lowered her face and kissed the lips that had been tempting her for so long.

URL 1:https://www.sexlove5.com/htmlBlog/158129.html

URL 2:/Blog.aspx?id=158129&aspx=1

Previous Page : [Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 19

Next Page : [Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 21

增加

comment Open a new window to view comments

Contact Information

[Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 20

comment Open a new window to view comments