Chapter 101 IF Path (End): My Fierce Husband

Yun Kui returned to her palace to bathe and wash up, but the Crown Prince did not return for a long time.

Is he really angry with her?

It was just a "fierce" comment, why did he ignore her the whole way?

Before their wedding, he always appeared aloof and unapproachable in front of her, never even glancing at her directly. Wasn't that a sign of his fierceness?

Well, he is the Crown Prince, and it was I who was impolite and spoke recklessly first. I should find a way to apologize.

While no one was back, she secretly took out the picture book to study it. When she saw the woman in the picture putting the object in her mouth and the man's expression of ecstasy, she couldn't help but frown.

His Highness the Crown Prince is very clean. Whether he gets up early to practice swordsmanship or stays up late at night, he always insists on taking a bath afterwards. Although the little prince is ugly, he is as clean as his master. It's not impossible to satisfy him, but... with her cherry-like mouth, can she even swallow it? The painting is even full, but according to His Highness's measurements, it would be amazing if it could even cover the head.

Yun Kui opened her mouth and moved her jaw around, trying not to dislocate it.

After a long while, she heard footsteps. She immediately composed herself and prepared to give him a surprise!

The man slowly walked in, stopped in front of the bed, and carefully examined the Crown Princess who was pretending to be asleep with her eyes closed.

The girl's eyebrows were like emerald feathers, her cheeks like shimmering light, and her sleeping face under the candlelight was already full of charm, as delicate as a begonia.

Not to mention, when she looks at you with those shy, shimmering almond-shaped eyes, it's truly captivating.

She isn't the kind of beauty that's dazzling and glamorous like a peony, but when your gaze is fixed on her, you can't see anyone else.

No wonder the Prince of Moshan fell in love with her at first sight and insisted on marrying her; no wonder even after she married into the Eastern Palace, Wei Qian, the Vice Minister of Revenue, still couldn't forget her.

He prided himself on being calm and composed, yet he was easily swayed by her emotions, especially by some of the things Qin Ge had uncovered, which filled him with rage, a burning flame smoldering within him.

"The Lady of Wuning is quite skilled in medicine. In recent years, she has often gone to the orphanage and almshouse to provide free medical care. The Crown Princess would also help out when she had free time. That's how she got to know Minister Wei, who was inspecting the orphanage."

"Although the two are not very familiar with each other, whenever the Crown Princess goes out, Vice Minister Wei will find an excuse to go to her..."

Therefore, every chance encounter was carefully planned. Wei Qian was refined and gentle, and if he were not sickly, he would have been the ideal son-in-law for the Marquis of Wuning and his wife.

More than a year has passed since the imperial decree was issued, and Wei Qian is well past the age of marriage, yet he has never considered getting married.

It turns out that Xiao Qi'an's wife has always been the object of people's deepest longing.

The prince closed his eyes tightly, the veins on the back of his taut hands bulging.

The silence in the brocade tent was somewhat oppressive. Yun Kui heard the slightly heavy breathing of the person beside her and felt a little uneasy.

"Seriously? Still angry? This person's temper is way too short!"

"Isn't it true that you're fierce?"

"You're so angry you've lost interest in sex? You won't even kiss or hug me anymore? And I even prepared a surprise for you..."

Yun Kui wanted to turn to the wall and ignore him, but the man's heavy, hot body suddenly pressed down on her, his large hand gripping the back of her head. Before she could even utter a cry of surprise, he sealed her lips with his without a word, taking away all her breath.

The kiss was forceful and intense, more out of control than ever before. His tongue pried open her teeth, conquering and taking over her territory like a cathartic release and a declaration of his power. She instinctively reached out to push him away, but he held her even tighter, his strength so great that it seemed he wanted to knead her into his very bones.

The air was thin, her heart clenched, and Yun Kui's mind went blank, yet she couldn't help but shed tears.

The man seemed to sense something, and then slowed his attack, gently releasing the person.

Yun Kui broke free from her restraints and saw that his usually expressionless face was filled with gloom, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if endless dark fire was burning beneath a dark pool.

She looked at him timidly, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

The Crown Prince stared at her silently. "How did you call out to me outside the palace today?"

Yun Kui was slightly taken aback, then lowered her eyes and said, "In the palace, please call me Your Highness."

Crown Prince: "Why?"

Yun Kui said, "The hierarchy cannot be disregarded. His Highness already dislikes my lack of manners. If I continue to be disrespectful to His Highness, what will happen if His Highness punishes me..."

The crown prince gritted his teeth secretly, "When have I ever punished you?"

Yun Kui pursed her lips, which were slightly red and swollen from his kisses, and muttered softly, "Wasn't that... punishment?"

The Crown Prince said, "Look at me while you speak."

Yun Kui didn't dare to look up, feeling that he was different tonight than usual. "Is Your Highness still angry with me?"

The crown prince stared at her silently, then suddenly asked, "Do you think I'm fierce?"

Yun Kui tried to be tactful: "A little."

The prince's voice deepened slightly: "So you like gentle women?"

Yun Kui was puzzled by his question. "Who doesn't like gentleness? Of course, I also hope that Your Highness will treat me gently and considerately."

The crown prince gritted his teeth and sneered, "If that's the case, why did you marry me in the first place? Wouldn't it have been better to find a gentle and kind man?"

Yun Kui was slightly taken aback. "Didn't His Highness go to the Sheng residence to say that he had already arranged a marriage with me, which made Prince Moshan back down..."

The Crown Prince felt the nameless anger burning within him grow stronger and stronger, and he laughed coldly: "It was I who forced you."

Yun Kui said, "That's not entirely true..."

Of course not entirely.

The Crown Prince knew better than anyone that she was attracted to beautiful women.

She secretly coveted his looks, and naturally, she would also covet other men. If any man who met her criteria came to propose, and he was handsome enough and had a decent family background, she would probably agree.

This marriage was originally a political alliance arranged by their parents, where each party got what they wanted. However, he was like a womanizer, deeply mired in debauchery, indulging in debauchery every night and unable to extricate himself. Today, he lost his composure because of an insignificant man and was thrown into chaos by her indifferent attitude.

Perhaps this is an opportunity to teach him to face reality and realize that he should have treated her with respect from the beginning, instead of being deluded into thinking... well, that's all.

Yun Kui could clearly feel that the man's breath was heavier. She didn't know what he was angry about, so she simply stopped thinking about it, grabbed the blankets, and crawled into bed.

"The surprise is gone! You wicked prince!"

The crown prince closed his eyes with a somber expression.

What kind of surprise can she prepare?

The last extra candied hawthorn was given to Wei Qian.

...

Yun Kui continued to study diligently, learning etiquette from Granny Wen every day. The female official invited by the Crown Prince also began to teach her the basics and appreciation of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. After a period of time, her studies showed obvious improvement.

The Empress clearly used an encouraging approach to education, and she never hesitated to praise her whenever she saw her.

At the same time, Yun Kui also sensed the change in the Crown Prince's attitude towards her.

It wasn't that he neglected her; they still shared a room every day as usual, but there was absolutely no passion. They were more like a respectful and harmonious couple, exuding politeness and distance from the inside out.

He was so focused on his official duties that he didn't care about her studies as much as before, making her too embarrassed to ask for a reward.

That day, the Crown Prince looked at the calligraphy she had finished practicing, but did not give any evaluation. He simply said, "The Marquis of Wuning's wife will have her birthday at the end of the month. If you wish to return to your residence, just inform the Empress Dowager."

Yun Kui was surprised. How did Your Highness know she wanted to return to the manor...?

She only leaves the palace on Qixi Festival and returns to her parents' home at the end of the month. It's not good to do it too frequently, which is why she hasn't brought it up yet.

Fortunately, she had now received permission, and the Empress would not object, so she happily awaited her departure from the palace.

On the evening of the 26th, the Crown Prince returned to Chengguang Palace after finishing his official duties. The huge sleeping quarters were empty, a long-lost silence.

Only after asking the servants did they learn that the Crown Princess had already left the palace.

Qiu Chan stepped forward and said, "The Crown Princess has received the Empress's permission to return to her residence to reunite with the Marquis of Wuning and his wife for three days. She just had dinner and did not wait for His Highness to return, so she had to return to her residence first and asked me to inform you of this matter."

During this period, he specifically instructed that the Crown Princess should not report to him constantly regarding any of her movements, so even when she left the palace, no one came to report to her immediately.

The crown prince clenched his fists and silently closed his eyes.

He was used to sleeping alone; there was nothing he couldn't adapt to. He had been doing this for nearly twenty years.

But tonight, he had an unusual insomnia.

Perhaps it's the reduction in routine work time, going to sleep an hour or two earlier, or perhaps it's the absence of those noisy inner voices that makes one feel uneasy.

He pressed his temples and then got up to go back to his study to handle official business.

Here is a list of personnel changes in the imperial court this year.

He pondered the case file for a long time, crossed out the name of the originally selected candidate for the Jiangnan Circuit Education Commissioner, and wrote the two characters "Wei Qian" on it.

The Ministry of Revenue has many trivial matters to attend to, and Wei Qian is frail and sickly. He might overwork himself. It would be better for him to go to the beautiful and fertile Jiangnan region, where he can supervise education and recuperate at the same time. Perhaps he can live a few more years.

The next morning, the Crown Prince instructed Qin Ge to take the congratulatory gifts and make a trip to the Sheng residence on his behalf.

It's the Lady of Wuning's birthday, so we should still give her the proper respect.

The gift was a cloisonné enamel bonsai made of red coral inlaid with pearls and jade. Even in a noble family like the Marquis of Wuning's mansion, it was an extremely valuable and rare ornament. However, Madam Qi noticed that her money-grubbing daughter looked indifferent and her eyes did not have the usual sparkle when she saw gold and silver jewelry. She had a bad feeling in her heart.

Afterwards, Madam Qi called her daughter aside: "Yun Kui, did you have a falling out with His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Yun Kui shook her head, "No, how could I dare?"

Seeing her mother's worried expression, she forced a smile: "You know His Highness the Crown Prince has that kind of temper, that's how he treats people, but he's good to me, Mother, don't worry."

Before Madam Qi could ask any more questions, Yun Kui grabbed her arm and said, "Let's not talk about him. By the way, Mother, are you going to the orphanage for a free clinic tomorrow? I happen to have a free day, so I'll go with you."

Lady Qi originally thought that as the Crown Princess, it was not appropriate for her to show her face in public, but when she thought that His Highness the Crown Prince was willing to take her out of the palace on Qixi Festival, she thought it wouldn't be a problem.

But then, after a moment's hesitation, he reminded her, "If you encounter Minister Wei of the Ministry of Revenue, do not get too close to him."

Yun Kui looked slightly surprised: "Why did Mother suddenly mention him?"

Madam Qi didn't hide anything from her: "You don't know yet, do you? When the Prince of Moshan came to ask for your hand in marriage, and your family made excuses and delayed for a few days, Minister Wei asked me and your father for your hand in marriage."

Yun Kui was completely stunned and speechless.

Madam Qi sighed, “He is a gentle and refined man, and at a young age he is already an important official in the court. He is an excellent candidate, but unfortunately his parents died early, and few of his family members are healthy. He also suffers from a cold that relapses every year. I am afraid that you will suffer if you marry him. After thinking it over, I still asked your father to refuse him.”

It was only then that Madam Qi realized that the frequent encounters at the orphanage were not just coincidences, but rather that she had designs on her daughter.

At that time, neither the man nor the woman was married, so it was harmless for them to exchange a few words when they met. But now that their daughter has married into the Crown Prince's household, it would be inappropriate for them to have any further contact.

Yun Kui's head was buzzing, and many things were floating through her mind.

Didn't we just happen to run into Minister Wei on the night of Qixi Festival?

She was leaving the palace happily, and he even made her call him "husband" in the carriage and held her hand the whole way. Why did she suddenly become so angry because of Xiao Wu's "fierce" comment?

He kissed me so hard when he came back, and said those strange things—

"So you like gentle people?"

"If that's the case, why did you marry me in the first place? Wouldn't it have been better to find a gentle and kind man?"

The "gentle man" he mentioned, was it Vice Minister Wei?

Otherwise, Yun Kui really couldn't understand why he would suddenly ask that question.

His Highness the Crown Prince is all-powerful; there's nothing he can't find out. So... he already knew that Vice Minister Wei had feelings for her.

...

The next morning, at Chongming Hall.

While the Crown Prince was still reviewing the documents, Qin Ge returned from outside the palace and learned some information, but he was unsure whether he should report it or not.

"Should we tell Your Highness that the Crown Princess went to the orphanage for a free clinic with the Lady of the Marquis today, and that Vice Minister Wei happened to be there handing over some business? I'm afraid the two of them will meet again."

"How much official business must be going on in such a small orphanage? Could it be that you went there specifically to say goodbye to the Crown Princess...?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a "snap" was heard, and the purple brush in the prince's hand suddenly broke in half, instantly spreading a large area of ​​black ink on the paper.

The crown prince's face was grim. He didn't bother to clean up the stains and got up to leave the hall.

Orphanage.

Yun Kui came with Madam Qi early in the morning, bringing many snacks and fruits that the children loved.

Having a rare opportunity to leave the palace, she couldn't possibly stay at home and not go out for someone she was unlikely to see. Besides, the children at the orphanage all liked her. When her mother provided free medical consultations, the sick children would inevitably need acupuncture and medicine, and having her there could soothe them.

I never expected that I would actually run into Wei Qian.

Previously, unaware that he had come to propose marriage, Yun Kui could still greet him calmly. Now that she knew, she couldn't pretend to be nonchalant at all, and even her eyes instinctively darted away.

Wei Qian is a smart man; how could he not see it?

Miss Sheng lived up to her name, growing strong and beautiful like a sunflower. He was captivated by her at their first meeting, but he knew he was not worthy of such a passionate woman. He could only turn his admiration into appreciation and keep it to himself.

It wasn't until the Prince of Moshan came to propose marriage, putting the Sheng family in a difficult position, that he dared to propose to the Marquis of Wuning. However, the Marquis and his wife had many considerations and, for their daughter's happiness, ultimately refused him. Knowing he was frail and sickly, he didn't persist, but unexpectedly, she ended up marrying into the Eastern Palace.

Wei Qian smiled gently: "Your Highness, please don't panic. I'm only here today to hand over some business. I'll be leaving the capital next month and heading to Jiangnan."

Yun Kui was slightly startled, "Lord Wei is leaving?"

Wei Qian nodded.

The previous meetings were indeed "chance encounters" he orchestrated, but on the night of Qixi Festival, he never expected to meet her outside the palace, much less that the Crown Prince would remember him and turn around to transfer him out of the capital.

That's for the best. If he didn't care, why would the Crown Prince have secretly investigated him and even transferred him away from the capital?

Yun Kui also vaguely guessed the reason. If it really was His Highness the Crown Prince's idea, she felt a little sorry for Wei Qian.

Actually, she didn't dislike him. On the contrary, she always thought that Vice Minister Wei was a very good person. It seemed rather unfair of His Highness to let him be transferred to a distant place while he was ill just because of this.

Wei Qian saw through her thoughts and comforted her instead, saying, "Jiangnan is prosperous and has beautiful scenery, which may be more suitable for me to recuperate. Your Highness, please rest assured."

Just as Yun Kui was about to speak, a cold and indifferent voice came from outside the door: "The transfer of officials is a decision made by the imperial court, and it is not up to my Crown Princess to worry about."

Yun Kui stared blankly at the black-robed man striding towards her. She had been on tenterhooks while talking to Wei Qian, and sure enough, he had captured her!

Wei Qian, however, remained unfazed and bowed in greeting.

Because of the Crown Prince's tyrannical power, Yun Kui couldn't help but feel a little guilty. But when she thought that she hadn't done anything wrong and hadn't cheated on him, what did she have to be afraid of?

She stiffened her neck and looked away.

The crown prince stared at her with a somber expression.

Wei Qian sensed the undercurrent between the two and did not want to cause her any more trouble. He felt fortunate to have seen her one last time. He decided that they should part ways and forget each other in the vast world.

He swallowed the bitterness in his mouth and said with a smile, "Your Highness and the Crown Princess, please continue your conversation. I have some official business to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Yun Kui nodded at him.

The Crown Prince stared coldly at the scene until the person was far away. Yun Kui kept her head turned and did not turn her head, but she could feel a heavy gaze falling on her.

Just then, the sound of a child crying came from inside the house. Yun Kui whispered, "If Your Highness has nothing else to do, I'll go in first."

She took a step to leave, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed. The man's strength was like an iron clamp, and she didn't even have a chance to struggle before being dragged to the locust tree outside the orphanage without any room for argument.

The man's eyes clearly suppressed his anger, and his voice was deep, cold, and tense: "You know his feelings for you, yet you still came out to see him today. Don't you know your place now?"

Yun Kui was also feeling indignant, and had to defend herself: "I accompanied my mother to the free clinic and never expected to run into Minister Wei. Even if we did, I never overstepped my bounds. Your Highness's unjust accusation is an insult to your wisdom."

The crown prince coldly curled his lip: "When did you learn to be so eloquent? Don't you understand the principle of avoiding suspicion?"

Yun Kui gritted her teeth and muttered under her breath, "It's clearly you who's petty and narrow-minded."

The crown prince's face turned ashen: "What did you say?"

Yun Kui gritted her teeth and held back, but she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"Petty! Bitter-tempered! Jealous to death!"

The man glared at her through gritted teeth, veins bulging on his forehead. Unable to bear it any longer, he pulled her into his arms, his thin lips covering hers, his teeth biting hard as punishment, giving her a sharp bite on her lower lip.

The sharp pain made her groan softly, but she couldn't resist the man's strong force. As they struggled and pushed each other, the man suddenly stiffened and released her.

Yun Kui licked her lips and tasted a hint of blood. Seeing the man's strange expression, her heart sank. She turned around and found her mother standing behind them, looking at them with slight unease.

The Crown Prince suppressed his anger and quickly regained his usual calm and composure, nodding and bowing to Lady Qi.

Yun Kui blushed with embarrassment, "Mother..."

Madam Qi was also somewhat at a loss. Just now, Xiao Wu told her that the Sunflower King had been captured by Black Whirlwind, but who knew that she would run into this scene as soon as she stepped out the door...

Even if the prince forcibly kisses his daughter, she, as his mother-in-law, cannot interfere.

Staring at her daughter's slightly swollen lower lip, she acted impulsively and said, "Mother has medicine, do you want me to put some on it for you?"

Yun Kui's face turned bright red, and the Crown Prince awkwardly looked away.

The young couple had a falling out, so Lady Qi simply told her to go back with the Crown Prince early.

Inside the carriage.

The crown prince closed his eyes to rest, but his fists were clenched tightly.

Yun Kui didn't want to look at him either. Sometimes she would lift the curtain to look out the window, and sometimes she would fiddle with the ties on her skirt.

Suddenly, a violent jolt caused Yun Kui to lose her balance. She cried out in surprise and was thrown forward uncontrollably. In a flash, her waist tightened, and the next moment, she was in the man's warm and firm embrace.

As the carriage stabilized, the coachman's voice came from outside: "Your Highness, please forgive me. I didn't notice and ran over a stone."

The Crown Prince glanced coolly at the little girl in his arms, whose face was still filled with lingering fear, and said in a deep voice, "Go back to the palace and receive your punishment."

The driver quickly replied, "Yes."

This was considered a lenient punishment, and the coachman breathed a sigh of relief, continuing to drive the horse toward Donghua Gate.

Yun Kui was still in the man's arms. She struggled but couldn't break free, so she said, "Your Highness, please put me down. It would be better if we treated each other with respect."

The Crown Prince coldly replied, "You are my Crown Princess, and I can do whatever I want with you."

Yun Kui boldly said, "But the smell of vinegar on you is suffocating the Crown Princess."

The crown prince's face turned ashen. "You're saying I'm jealous?"

Yun Kui gave a soft hum.

The Crown Prince said solemnly, "I taught you to read and be polite, and this is one of the things I did. Even if I know you are innocent, if someone with ulterior motives sees this and fabricates rumors that are detrimental to you, it will damage your reputation..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was kissed on the lips.

The Crown Prince's face darkened, and he ignored him. "As the Crown Princess, you should maintain distance from men outside the palace and avoid inappropriate interactions..."

Yun Kui sealed his lips with hers again, this time kissing for even longer, almost disrupting their breathing and completely cutting off the man's unfinished words.

As they kissed, Yun Kui noticed that the man couldn't help but stick out his tongue. She found it amusing and teased him, "Is Your Highness afraid that I'll fall for someone else and leave you?"

The prince tried to push her away, but she held him tightly around the waist and clung to him lazily.

He coldly rebuked her: "What kind of behavior is this, a princess consort of the crown prince?"

Yun Kui admitted, "I have never been proper, Your Highness already knew that, didn't you?"

She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, I don't like someone like Minister Wei."

The crown prince sneered, "Don't you like gentleness? I am indeed not gentle or considerate enough, which has disappointed you."

Yun Kui stroked his strong, muscular chest and said shyly, "I prefer something vigorous to something gentle..."

The crown prince's face flushed red and then turned pale, a rare occurrence. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Yun Kui said, "I'm not talking nonsense. I'm just explaining to His Highness."

The Crown Prince did not interrupt again, and Yun Kui continued, "Your Highness is handsome and dashing. I fell in love with you the moment you came to propose. When I said gentle, I only hoped that Your Highness would be both strong and gentle at night, fierce when necessary, and considerate of me when necessary."

The crown prince's expression softened slightly, and he casually asked, "Where is my surprise?"

Yun Kui was stunned. "What surprise?"

The Crown Prince glanced at her: "The surprise you prepared for me on the night of Qixi Festival."

Yun Kui then remembered that she had indeed prepared a surprise for him that night when she saw him sulking, but he insisted on arguing with her, so in the end he couldn't enjoy it.

Her face flushed slightly, and she said with difficulty, "There is a surprise, but it is not suitable for a proper couple who respect each other. If Your Highness insists on distancing yourself from me, then let's forget about it."

The Crown Prince said, "As long as you are devoted to me, how could I ever distance myself from you?"

He had already piqued her curiosity; what kind of surprise couldn't a proper married couple do? But he couldn't hear what she truly wanted to say.

Yun Kui moved closer to him: "Your Highness is no longer angry with me?"

The Crown Prince reluctantly replied, "Well, the surprise... you can give it to me now."

"No," she still refused to give it up readily, "Unless Your Highness says you like me, I can't give it to you..."

The crown prince's brow twitched: "What exactly is it?"

Yun Kui still refused to speak.

The Crown Prince could only say, "You are my Crown Princess, so naturally I only love you."

Yun Kui smiled, then hesitated, "I can give it to you, but it might not be appropriate in the carriage. How about we go back and discuss it later?"

The crown prince's patience had completely run out. He gritted his teeth and said, "Take it out now, and I won't hold your previous charade against you. Otherwise..."

Yun Kui: "Oh, okay~_~ Your Highness, please close your eyes first, I'll get ready..."

The crown prince decided to tolerate her one last time, sighed deeply, and closed his eyes as instructed.

He then felt his belt loosen, and his robe was slowly lifted. He roughly guessed what was going on and did not stop her. However, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart that this surprise was too ordinary and that it was worth her making things difficult for him and refusing to give it to him.

When a warm, soft lips of a young girl enveloped his body, veins bulged on his forehead, his fists clenched, and he tilted his head back to exhale deeply.

He finally understood.

In this life, I am destined to be ruined by her.

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Chi Ying is to marry a sickly, blind prince, in place of her elder sister.

She thought that since the sickly man wouldn't live much longer anyway, she could be free as soon as he died.

But after marrying him, she discovered that Prince Yi was not only gloomy and ruthless, but also loved to torture people. His favorite thing was to study her body in a wicked way, tracing her appearance inch by inch with his fingers, leaving his mark.

Chi Ying wanted to cry but had no tears, so she could only endure it.

No one expected that Prince Yi would not only survive, but also kill his brothers and avenge his enemies, step by step ascending to the throne above all others.

As for Chi Ying, the illegitimate daughter who was married in place of her brother, she naturally had to return the prestigious title of Princess Yi to her elder sister.

Fortunately, Prince Yi was blind and had no idea what the person next to him looked like.

Chi Ying fled to Jiangnan, a thousand miles away, but she never expected that one rainy night, a man in a dragon robe would appear in front of her house.

Chi Ying was cornered against the wall, with nowhere to escape.

He not only saw her, but also stared intently at her, his fingertips slowly tracing the contours of her cheek.

"So this is what Aying looks like."

"You think you can get away with bringing a fake and I won't notice?"

"Your earlobes are hot to the touch, your collarbones are big enough to pour a cup of wine, your waist is so thin you could wrap your hands around it, there's an old scar three inches below your navel, your legs are three feet long, and there's my teeth mark on the inside... Ah Ying, I know you inside and out."

Chi Ying's face turned bright red, and her toes curled up.

Chi Ying originally thought she had lied to him and would not escape severe punishment, but she did not expect that what awaited her was the Phoenix Seal that he personally presented to her.

Naturally, "punishment" was also inevitable, in his own way.

From then on, she was the emperor's favorite every night, and there was no one else in the imperial harem.