Su Tiyue remained silent, knowing that her reason would certainly not satisfy him.

Even if she lies in front of Xiao Heye, she will be exposed. At that time, he may not have the patience to continue dealing with her.

Xiao Heye's temperament is unpredictable; he might suddenly go crazy one day and just throw her to that dog emperor.

In this dilemma, no matter which option she chose, she was headed for the abyss. At this moment, Su Tiyue was more clear-headed and rational than anyone else. The only way to find a way out was to rely on Xiao Zhangyin, who held the reins of power.

If the final result is destined to be utter destruction and disappointment.

If she had to choose between the emperor and anyone else, Su Tiyue would want to be the one to choose.

But that person definitely wouldn't be Crown Prince Zhou Tingyue.

...

"Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?" He gently stroked her soft, rosy lips with the pad of his thumb, his voice extremely low.

"No...it's nothing."

Bringing her thoughts back, she replied calmly.

Xiao Heye noticed that she was absent-minded, and her dark eyes held an unfathomable coldness.

"Is Your Highness thinking of someone else right now?"

"Hmm?" He gave a cold snort, his tone not very pleasant.

He was not satisfied.

Xiao Heye even knew who she was thinking of at this very moment.

"I didn't..." Before Su Tiyue could finish speaking, her lips were sealed by his cold lips, and the words she hadn't finished were swallowed by him.

Startled by his sudden kiss, Su Tiyue stared at him with wide eyes in surprise.

Xiao Heye felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, as if he were bullying her. Her eyes were like a clear, bright lake, always sparkling and captivating...

Especially when staring intently at someone like this, a hint of grievance and pity flickered in her eyes...

He felt a little guilty; in front of Su Tiyue, he really was a heinous scoundrel.

"Close your eyes." He stared at Su Tiyue coldly and said the two words in a commanding tone.

Upon hearing this, she stared at him blankly for a moment, then obediently closed her eyes.

Everything was pitch black.

In the silent room, the only sound was the alternating heavy breathing of the two people...

Su Tiyue could smell the faint sandalwood scent emanating from him getting closer and closer...

Until he kissed her lips again.

Conquering cities and seizing territories, their love is tender and lingering.

As their lips met, his nimble tongue pried open Su Tiyue's mouth, plundering deep inside.

A barrage of kisses landed on her soft lips, making Su Tiyue a little breathless. She gently pushed against his chest with her fingers, but didn't dare to actually push him away.

Xiao Heye realized his out-of-control behavior and slowly moved away from her lips, giving her a moment to catch her breath.

Then, his lips pressed against mine again, aggressive and relentless.

Xiao Heye never imagined that one day he, a ruler who had always been indifferent to worldly desires, would fall for her tenderness and affection time and time again.

Unable to extricate myself.

At this moment, Su Tiyue was lying flat on the soft couch with her legs slightly bent. Xiao Heye was kneeling between her legs, his left hand covering her cheek, his fingers running through her hair, and his thumb gently kneading her earlobe.

Gentle and warm.

But Xiao Heye's other hand gradually became more and more audacious.

His large hand initially held her slender neck loosely, then slowly slid down to her fragrant shoulder and gently pinched it.

The man's desire for control and possession left her nowhere to escape.

As their breaths mingled, his hand slid down to Su Tiyue's waist, and his bony fingers easily untied the sash around her slender waist in just two gentle movements.

Through her blood-red gauze dress, he stretched out his long arm and caressed her outer thighs and buttocks.

Su Tiyue was tense all over. Although she didn't open her eyes, her consciousness followed his restless hand...

After his fingers roamed freely over her body for a moment, they stopped on her flat, slender abdomen. He tentatively moved his palm down.

Su Tiyue suddenly opened her eyes, then reached out and grabbed his fingers, preventing him from going any further.

Xiao Heye frowned, released her lips, and coldly scrutinized her with his deep eyes.

She blinked, her gaze meeting Xiao Heye's. Her watery eyes held fear and panic.

Su Tiyue hesitated for a long time before releasing his fingers. She didn't say a word, but Xiao Heye understood everything.

Because her eyes can speak.

Reddened corners of her eyes, eyes brimming with tears, eyelashes almost wet...

Tsk.

This delicate little thing is about to cry again.

Before Xiao Heye could do anything, Su Tiyue was already in tears.

What did her tears resemble?

How should I describe it? Xiao Heye pondered with a somber expression...

It was much like the gentle drizzle in spring, falling unexpectedly, sprinkling down with a touch of tenderness and coolness, nourishing all things, and slowly softening his hard and cold heart.

Xiao Heye's fingers brushed across the corner of Su Tiyue's eye, his fingertips feeling slightly cool.

"Your Majesty, this servant cannot understand... Is it because you cry too much, or because this servant has been too cruel to you?" He lowered his voice and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Su Tiyue parted her lips slightly: "It has nothing to do with the seal, it's my fault..."

Xiao Heye reached out and lifted her chin, then sat up from the bed, straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, and said casually:

"It's my fault, Your Majesty. I was very rude."

Although he said that, there was not a trace of remorse on his face.

Su Tiyue remained silent.

Seeing him get off her, Su Tiyue slowly stood up, lowered her head and gently tied the corset around her waist, then reached out and pulled the hem of her skirt to cover her fair and smooth thighs exposed to the air.

The silk-like, smooth gauze skirt fell onto the back of his hand. Xiao Heye glanced down at the long skirt she was wearing, his throat bobbing up and down.

A dark undercurrent surged within his dark eyes.

"Your Majesty, you can't wear this outfit out casually from now on... understand?" He held a corner of the long skirt in his hand, twirling it around his fingertips.

Su Tiyue lowered her eyes and asked him, "Why?"

"Because every man who sees it once has only one thought... to tear it to shreds."

Xiao Heye added, "Even servants are no exception."