Chapter 274: Tender
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“Is the Wangfei afraid that I’ll despise her?” Yuwen Chu lazily laid on the couch, gently smiling at Mingzhu, patting the cushion beside him. “Come lie down.”
Mingzhu obediently laid down beside him, not mentioning whether she was afraid of being despised by him. Instead, she sincerely said, “Your Highness, although I have a bad temper and can be a bit arrogant, I’m not malicious at heart, really. I will work hard to be a good Wangfei, but if one day, Your Highness feels that I am a burden and no longer like my temperament, then please tell me, and we’ll both find a way out.” She hadn’t expected to fall for him so quickly, but since she had, she had to work hard not to end up with nothing, for she couldn’t afford to be hurt again.
Her words were sincere, but they were somewhat melancholy, as if she always carried a hint of sadness, and she lacked confidence in him. Yuwen Chu was a little displeased. Why was it that she could be so reckless in front of Yuwen You, but so distrustful in front of him? Was it because Yuwen You had hurt her too deeply? Yuwen Chu grabbed Mingzhu’s hand and bit it, mocking her, “With your stupidity and inability to conceal your feelings, even if you wanted to do something bad, you wouldn’t be able to. What’s the point of finding a way out? It’s simply…” It’s simply a joke. She had fallen into his hands, yet she still wanted to escape?
Mingzhu sucked in a cold breath from the pain. She tried to pull her hand back, but he held it down and began to nibble on each of her fingers, not too hard, but not too soft either. Occasionally, he would gently lick them with his tongue, sending a tingling sensation through her fingertips, causing her entire body to tense up, and her skin to flush.
She wanted to retract her hand, but as soon as she made a move, Yuwen Chu warned her with a glance, as if to say, “Try it?” So she reluctantly relaxed her grip, watching him play with her fingers like a mischievous puppy with its master, going over each one repeatedly.
“Today’s incident is not so simple. Zhou Nushi and Ping Nushi are not innocent. They may not have instigated it, but they were aware of it. Liansheng wouldn’t have had the courage to do it alone; there must have been someone behind her. This is a warning, regarding the incident where you and I destroyed the restaurant. Don’t overlook the truth behind seemingly insignificant actions. Pay attention to the details, as things often start to change from there. Associating yourself with a courtesan may seem trivial now, but it could ruin our dignity and even embarrass our children in critical moments.
The others are just pawns, with their own selfish motives. Zhou Fuyan is very clever; she must have noticed Liansheng’s abnormality, but she chose to turn a blind eye, waiting to see how things would unfold. This is because she envies you and wants to take advantage of the situation. Ping Fufu is the same; she has always wanted to suppress and retaliate against Zhou Fuyan, so even though she knew something was wrong, she kept it hidden until the situation escalated before revealing it. This is because she envies Zhou Fuyan and wants to gain your favor.
Even if you condemn them all to h*ll, I won’t find anything inappropriate. But if you’re willing to openly investigate this matter, with fairness and justice, without taking advantage of it for personal gain, it would surprise me even more. A Wangfei who is just and generous like this is not something you see every day. Your parents have taught you well.”
Yuwen Chu casually explained to Mingzhu what had happened today, while teasing her fingers, then pulled her hand to his waist. He lifted his body and lowered his head just enough to kiss her lips gently, not deep, just lightly nibbling on her lips, a bit painful yet tingling.
A fire ignited from Mingzhu’s heart, burning stronger and stronger, making her feel an impulse to pry open his lips, suck and bite his tongue hard. Mingzhu felt that having such a desire was terrifying, she looked at Yuwen Chu with wide eyes, tightly grabbing his robe around his waist.
Yuwen Chu’s eyes were half-lidded, filled with the twilight from outside, making it difficult for Mingzhu to see clearly, so she could only whisper anxiously, “Your Highness?” Was he really as good as he said? Actually, she also wanted to take the opportunity to kill Zhou Fuyan to eliminate future troubles, just a little bit more, and she would have done it.
“Hmm?” Yuwen Chu responded, removing the hairpin from Mingzhu’s hair and threading his fingers through her hair roots, pressing her scalp against his head. He allowed her to get as close to him as possible. Mingzhu passively pressed against his face, gently touching his slightly cool nose with hers. In a daze, she took the initiative to capture his lips, murmuring, “Your Highness…”
Yuwen Chu was ignited by her call, without hesitation, he pressed her fiercely against the couch, prying open her lips and counterattacking. Mingzhu felt like her heart was suddenly gripped by him, for a moment, she couldn’t even breathe. She felt like she was suspended in mid-air, but he suddenly let her go, causing her to fall back down, feeling dizzy and disoriented, wanting nothing more than to scream.
Yuwen Chu acted like an impulsive young man, completely losing his usual gentle composure. He eagerly and somewhat roughly invaded her, Mingzhu expected it to be painful, but unexpectedly, it wasn’t. Instead, it brought a pleasure and anticipation that was hard to describe. She forgot everything, instinctively clinging tightly to Yuwen Chu’s shoulders, embracing him like he did to her, biting his neck in imitation. Yuwen Chu let out a low gasp, wishing he could break her waist.
After a long time, they finally separated, both lying on the couch, breathless and unwilling to move.
Because there was no summoning, the maidservants dared not enter to light the lamps. The room had already darkened, only the faint light from the lanterns outside the corridor seeped in. Yuwen Chu quietly laid beside Mingzhu, his fallen jade crown emitting a warm light in the darkness. He didn’t move a muscle, silently, while Mingzhu gently touched him with her foot. He immediately reached out to hold her foot, gently tickling the sole of her foot.
Even through their socks, they could feel a different kind of intimacy. Mingzhu lazily leaned against his shoulder, feeling the distant sound of the wind outside and the faint rustling of the maidservants moving away. The whole world seemed to disappear, leaving only the soft light and her, and him by her side.
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