Stubborn to the end!

Yun Yi could clearly feel her trembling with fear, but she just wouldn't admit defeat.

He was curious to know just how stubborn she could be.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the black satin bed curtains slowly fell, instantly creating a small, independent, dark space inside the bed.

It took Li Yunyan a while to adjust to the darkness before her eyes, and she could only make out his general outline.

When the eyes can't see clearly, the sense of touch becomes particularly sensitive.

"Palm seal..."

Her voice sounded like an invitation, and Yunyi's Adam's apple bobbed. His large hand unconsciously tightened its grip.

Feeling her heart pounding beneath his palm, he asked in a hoarse voice, "Want to continue?"

"My lord, is this all?"

She was clearly trembling, but her tone seemed nonchalant.

He was somewhat at a loss; he had only intended to scare her, but now...

He deliberately frowned, his tone threatening, "You'll regret it now... um!"

Unwilling to listen to his threats any longer, Li Yunyan pulled down his shirt, pressed her lips to his for a moment, and then pulled away.

Her tone was sly, "My lord, I knew this action would happen!"

Yun Yi felt that the lips that had just touched him were exceptionally soft, carrying a faint sweet fragrance, causing his rationality to involuntarily vanish.

All he wants now is to feel that softness again, to truly experience it once more.

He said in a deep voice, "Ha! You're teaching Benyin how to do things?"

Then, with perfect accuracy, he grabbed the back of her neck and pressed his head down over hers.

His kiss was very awkward, and Li Yunyan passively responded to him, letting out low gasps.

She felt his breath growing hotter and hotter, and his kisses becoming more passionate, no longer just fleeting.

He sighed softly, glanced up at her, and then suddenly, as if possessed, pressed his lips against hers again, swallowing her gasp.

Li Yunyan felt as if she were floating on clouds, her face burning hot. She gripped his clothes tightly, her heart rising and falling with his rapid heartbeat.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Yunyan fell asleep as he kissed her.

He scrutinized her with the same eyes he used to look at anything, clearly only wanting to shatter her facade, yet somehow it came to this.

After Li Yunyan entered the water, she slowly woke up and saw him earnestly bathing her, her face already flushed.

"Master, I... this servant can wash it myself."

Her hands gripped the sides of the tub tightly, her fair and delicate fingers turning pinkish-white from the force she exerted.

Her long hair was disheveled, with strands falling over her shoulders; her face was flushed, and her eyes were alluring.

Yun Yi's eyes unconsciously darkened a little.

His tone was cold, "Your foot is injured; you can't get it wet. Even if you wash it yourself, can you stand up on your own?"

Feeling the blisters on the soles of her feet, Li Yunyan honestly shook her head. "No!"

"Then shut up!"

"oh."

After bathing, Yunyi carried her back to the bed, and then heard a "gurgling" sound from her stomach.

Li Yunyan patted her stomach and said awkwardly with a smile, "Master, we haven't eaten yet!"

Yun Yi tapped her forehead and resignedly went to serve the meal. Li Yunyan got up and put on a simple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).

She ate while giggling foolishly, her laughter alluring, and she would occasionally steal glances at his pair of fair and slender hands.

His fingers are long and slender, so beautiful! Like a work of art!

Yun Yi felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze. After kissing her, he felt that he could no longer keep a straight face to her.

He gently tapped her bowl with his chopsticks.

"Focus on your food!"

"oh!"

After eating and drinking to our hearts' content, it was already quite late.

After being full and warm, Li Yunyan wanted to sleep. After washing up, she yawned and climbed into bed.

Yunyi followed her upstairs, and the bed curtains were lowered.

"A handprint?"

He took out a bottle of ointment and a silver needle. "The blisters on the soles of your feet need to be popped and you need to apply medicine, otherwise you won't be able to walk tomorrow."

Li Yunyan was afraid of pain and refused, saying, "No need to trouble the palm print! I'll be fine tomorrow! It's just a matter of a pill!"

Without saying a word, he pulled down her foot covering and grabbed her ankle with his large hand.

"Don't move!"

Li Yunyan shook her leg frantically, "No, no, no! I'm afraid of pain! Don't pick me!"

"Shut up!"

Yun Yi used a bit of force, rendering her unable to move.

Li Yunyan screamed wildly with her eyes closed: "Waaaaah!!! No!! Murder!!!"

The silver needle was gently inserted into the blister, and then quickly flicked.

Wipe it clean with a clean cloth.

"Huh?" Li Yunyan swung her toes. "The palm print doesn't seem to hurt that much!"

"Heh." He chuckled softly, "Such a small thing, and you're so scared!"

She pouted, "Because I'm afraid of pain!"

He glanced at her lips, got out of bed, and put the ointment away.

When he returned, he grabbed her neck and lowered his head.

......

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Li Yunyan leisurely ate the rosy cherries while Yuanbao vividly told her about the gossip in the palace.

Recently, for some unknown reason, Zhao Meiren suddenly broke out in rashes all over her body!

Li Yunyan covered her mouth and smiled, "Did she go to find the imperial physician?"

"We've consulted several imperial physicians! They all say that Consort Zhao might have eaten something wrong and needs to avoid certain foods!"

After Yuanbao finished speaking, he whispered, "This servant secretly asked the imperial physician. The rash on Consort Zhao's body is large and red, with big blisters! Consort Zhao can't help but scratch it. I heard that even if it heals, it will leave some marks on her body!"

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