After entering Zhaohua Palace, Chu Xingmo dismissed all the palace maids.

Aside from Li Yunyan, he still disliked having women around.

Seeing them makes me feel uncomfortable all over.

Li Yunyan quietly pulled her hand away from his grasp, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Chu Xingmo didn't speak, his eyes fixed on her. The touch between their fingers just now had made his heart pound wildly, and his palms were slightly sweaty.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice gentle and tender: "Yanyan, I'm so happy that you're staying!"

Li Yunyan seemed still reeling from the shock of realizing he was His Majesty, and said blankly, "Your Majesty, I...I am also very happy!"

Chu Xingmo habitually tugged a strand of her hair, twirling it between his fingers, and then whispered, "From now on, when we're together, you can still call me Brother Chenmo, okay?"

She blushed again, lowered her head, and timidly called out, "Brother Mo, Brother Mo."

"Um."

Seeing her so shy, Chu Xingmo became bolder and bent down to get closer to her, "Were you frightened today?"

Recalling what happened today, Li Yunyan raised her head, glared at him with her big, watery almond-shaped eyes, and accused him coquettishly, "So Brother Mo is His Majesty! You've been lying to me all along! Humph!"

Li Yunyan pouted, turned around and walked towards the inner room, ignoring him!

Chu Xingmo loved her little quirk; she was like a little kitten with its claws outstretched, making his heart flutter with a ticklish sensation.

He followed behind her with a smile, grabbed her fluttering sleeve, and gently pulled it back.

"It's all my fault! Don't be angry, Yanyan!"

The warm breath brushed against Li Yunyan's face, making her heart tremble.

She shyly clutched his collar, looked up at his devastatingly handsome face, her eyes filled with admiration for him.

"Your Majesty...Brother Mo, you're even more handsome than described in the storybooks!"

He let out a low laugh, the vibration of his chest making her fingertips go numb. "I have three heads, six arms, and nine eyes. Does Yanyan still think I'm handsome?"

Li Yunyan blushed even more, and she lightly stomped her foot, exclaiming coquettishly, "Brother Mo is making fun of me again! You're so mean!"

She turned to run, but as soon as she moved, she found that her waist was firmly held by him, and she couldn't move at all!

"You...you let me go!"

Li Yunyan's voice was so shy that it was barely audible. She raised her small fist and punched him twice, then lowered her head, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, too ashamed to look at him.

Chu Xingmo's large hand exerted a slight pressure on her waist, feeling that she was delicate and soft in his arms, and that something in his chest wanted to break free.

His hand gently stroked the back of her neck, his eyes growing deeper and deeper. Following his instincts, he moved closer to her rosy lips that had been drawing his gaze.

The moment the soft, delicate lips entered his mouth, Chu Xingmo felt as if fireworks had exploded in his mind, dazzling and mesmerizing.

He couldn't help but deepen the kiss, deepening it again and again, inventing all sorts of tricks on her lips without any instruction.

Li Yunyan was so kissed by him that she could hardly stand. Fortunately, his hand supported her and prevented her from collapsing.

But this kissing can't go on forever! He's been kissing her for almost half an hour, and he's so strong, her lips are starting to go numb!

The problem is, he only cares about kissing and doesn't do anything else!

His hands remained properly placed on her waist the whole time, without moving an inch!

After being kissed by him for a long time, Li Yunyan felt that she was really numb and could no longer bear it, so she protested with a soft cry.

Upon hearing that soft, sweet moan, Chu Xingmo's breathing quickened, and he felt he could kiss her for another two hours!

He tightened his grip, trying to hold her even tighter, but Li Yunyan pushed him away slightly.

"Brother Mo!"

Li Yunyan's eyes were red and misty, her lips were swollen and red, and she protested in a soft and hoarse voice, "Brother Mo, I'm hungry!"

Chu Xingmo's eyes grew even darker. He pressed her delicate body against him forcefully, panting as he coaxed, "Be good, let me kiss you again!"

"Stop, stop kissing me!"

If you kiss her again, you'll ruin your chances!

Li Yunyan hurriedly covered his eager lips, refusing to let him kiss her again!

If he could take the next step, that would be fine, but it seems like this is all he knows how to do!

Basic training can be exhausting!

She's still portrayed as a virgin, so you can't expect her to teach him, can you?!

This is insane!

With tears welling up in her eyes, Li Yunyan said pitifully, "Brother Mo won't let me eat, I'm starving!"

At that moment, her lower abdomen made a very cooperative gurgling sound.

Chu Xingmo was finally brought back to some of his senses by her.

He struggled to suppress the pounding in his chest and released her waist. He lifted her aggrieved little face with both hands and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his thumbs.

"Don't cry, I won't kiss you anymore."

After saying that, he loudly announced to the outside, "Liu Yuan! Serve the meal!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Li Yunyan finally got to eat.

Because Chu Xingmo was there, the dishes were very plentiful, much better than when Li Yunyan was in Chuxiu Palace!

Li Yunyan ate with great relish. Sure enough, no matter where she went, the imperial chef's cooking was still the best for her!

Chu Xingmo stared intently at her until she finished eating. As soon as she put down her chopsticks, he had them removed from the table.

Then, with a swift movement, he pulled her into his arms.

Li Yunyan quickly covered her lips, and accused him nervously, "Brother Mo!"

Her voice was soft and gentle, which did not intimidate him at all, but instead made him even more impatient.

He held her wrist and coaxed her in a hoarse voice, "Be good, let go of my hand, let me kiss you."

"Stop kissing me!" Tears welled up in Li Yunyan's eyes again, and she said in a muffled voice, "It hurts!"

I had to hold it in while eating.

Does it hurt?

Chu Xingmo felt a pang of guilt. He had indeed been too reckless, using too much force without considering her feelings.

"Let me see!"

Li Yunyan trustingly moved her hand away, allowing him to observe her swollen lips up close.

His large hand gently rubbed around her lips. They were indeed too red and swollen. Her skin was too delicate. What should he do?

But he wanted to kiss her again!

With her innocent, wide eyes, Li Yunyan earnestly suggested, "Brother Mo, why don't you kiss somewhere else?"

She raised her slender, white hand and pointed to her own face.

Chu Xingmo seemed to have his meridians opened up by her reminder.

His eyes suddenly lit up!

yes!

You can't kiss on the lips! He can kiss other places!

He scooped her up in his arms with a delighted expression and strode toward the inner room.