In front of outsiders, Xiao Heye appeared to be a man of few desires and no ambitions.

But in front of Su Tiyue, he was a different person. Even though he tried his best to restrain himself, he would still be moved by her beckoning him with her finger.

Xiao Heye's gaze towards Su Tiyue was never innocent.

I try to stay clear-headed and rational, but sometimes my body just won't cooperate.

"Hmm... Excellent tea! I have never tasted such delicious tea before. It has a delicate fragrance."

As the emperor spoke, he lowered his head and carefully sniffed the tea. "The tea my beloved concubine brewed smells wonderful. Let me guess, it must smell as good as you do..."

When he looked up again, his gaze was fixed on Su Tiyue's slender neck, his thoughts in turmoil.

The girl's neck was as white as snow, and even from a distance, one could almost smell the faint fragrance of jasmine.

Su Tiyue felt a chill run down her spine under the emperor's gaze, but she still calmly said, "If Your Majesty likes it, I will brew tea for you every day from now on."

The emperor laughed heartily, flattered: "Excellent! My beloved concubine, come to my palace early tomorrow night, okay? I will surely pamper and spoil you..."

The emperor was somewhat annoyed as to why it was tomorrow night.

Actually, he had been eagerly waiting for it for a long time.

Tonight is fine too.

Or... it's not impossible now.

His lewd gaze lingered on Su Tiyue's slightly protruding breasts; they must be so soft and tender...

Suddenly feeling a dry, itchy, and uncomfortable throat, the emperor lowered his head and took another small sip of tea.

The restlessness in my heart finally subsided a little.

Well, good things come to those who wait. It wouldn't be fun if we scared this delicate little beauty.

The emperor has never been a very patient person, but he seems to have shown more patience and restraint towards Su Tiyue.

He knew in his heart that Su Tiyue was different from other women...

The feelings that Su Tiyue can bring him must be different.

...

Upon hearing the emperor's announcement about serving him in bed the following night, Su Tiyue lowered her eyes, her face darkening slightly, and the fingers that were caressing Xiao Heye's hand suddenly paused for a moment.

Her lips parted slightly, and the young girl's voice was sweet and soft: "Your Majesty, I will obey your will."

Xiao Heye casually placed a chess piece on the chessboard, and heard her sweet voice in his ear. His heart tightened, and his expression instantly froze.

No one understood better than Xiao Heye just how deadly Su Tiyue's obedient and charming appearance could be.

Her gentle and delicate nature, along with her obedient and lively personality, are her most lethal weapons.

Xiao Heye had experienced that fatal feeling before; it was a tenderness and temptation that would make any man in the world fall for it.

This is also the reason why he willingly succumbed to depravity and could not extricate himself.

But now, this adorable little thing, Xiao Heye, is saying to another man right in front of him: "I'll listen to you."

He was finding it hard to hold back, whether it was the anger in his heart or the physical reaction...

Xiao Heye turned his head and gazed at Su Tiyue with a deep look.

Su Tiyue noticed the cold gaze on her out of the corner of her eye. She turned her head casually, smiled, and asked indifferently, "What does Master Xiao think of my tea?"

Their eyes met.

Su Tiyue's eyes were indifferent, but her gaze was bright, seemingly carrying a hint of provocation and mockery.

But Su Tiyue could also see clearly the undercurrents and tides surging in Xiao Heye's eyes.

His eyes were filled with a scorching and aggressive aura, his burning gaze seeming to incinerate her.

"Your Majesty, this servant thinks it's just so-so."

Xiao Heye's voice was deep, and his dark eyes stared intently at her.

Su Tiyue chuckled, finding it amusing.

Xiao Zhangyin was a hypocrite.

Last night, Li Xun came to Tingyu Tower to borrow tea, saying that he now only drinks Yunwu tea.

But now, Xiao Heye's face was gloomy, his red lips and white teeth met, and he only slowly uttered "ordinary"?

"Is that so? It seems that Master Xiao's taste is nothing special..."

Su Tiyue smiled and her fingertips, which were pressing against Xiao Heye's hand, twitched.

With her slender, white knuckles slightly bent, Su Tiyue gently pinched a small piece of skin on the back of his hand with her index finger and thumb, her pinkish-white nails applying some force, subtly pinching him.

A slight pain shot through the back of his hand, causing the unsuspecting Xiao Heye to raise an eyebrow slightly...

After a moment, his face returned to its usual calm, and he silently raised the corners of his mouth as he looked at Su Tiyue.

Xiao Heye didn't expect her to do this. How dare she act recklessly in front of the Emperor?

Did Su Tiyue know the identities of the two men sitting in front of her?

One is the ruler of the world, the monarch of a country.

One was the Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial, who held a position second only to the emperor, wielding immense power and authority.

The little guy is getting bolder and bolder.

If Su Tiyue isn't afraid, why would he be?

Xiao Heye has always been aloof and self-possessed. Those who wanted to curry favor with him had tried to put all sorts of women around him, but Xiao Heye had no interest whatsoever and didn't even bother to touch them.

Of course, no other woman should even think about touching him.

Although Liu Wan reached out to tug at Xiao Heye's sleeve that day in order to save Su Tiyue, he still shook her off without hesitation.

It's a conditioned reflex, and also a deep-seated aversion to other women.

Xiao Heye was not truly a person who was celibate and averse to women.

He only had desire for Su Tiyue, and could only be attracted to Su Tiyue's lust...

That's all.

At that moment, she deliberately reached out her hand, subtly seducing him...

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