However, Yun Qing's answer surprised him.

In the flickering candlelight, Yun Qing's gaze was somewhat hazy, but her voice was soft yet firm: "Qi An, have I ever told you... that you have never, ever been able to hide your emotions from me?"

In the end, Yun Qing couldn't help but laugh again.

That's probably why I've chosen to stay time and time again.

Emperor Xie Rang was a tyrant in history books. During his reign, he created countless cruel punishments and threw all the opportunists into the imperial prison. As a result, he was criticized by the remonstrating officials and his name was also included in the historical records.

But in front of Yun Qing, he was just an innocent young man. He would get angry when he was embarrassed, beg Yun Qing for a birthday gift, and watch fireworks with her during festivals... How could Yun Qing bear to leave such a person who was completely different from the one recorded in history books?

That's why she wanted to wait a little longer.

At least we need to see clearly what the emotions that bind her are.

The alcohol probably opened Yun Qing's hidden heart, allowing her to reveal some emotions that had been buried deep inside, a mix of vulnerability and confusion, which Xie Rang saw in full.

His hand suddenly tightened its grip, as if trying to brand that fair skin with its own mark, but he restrained himself and didn't actually use force.

Xie Rang stared at her, feeling as if his reason was on the verge of collapse. He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Grand Tutor, you've spoiled me too much."

That's why his ambition swelled, and why he wanted to possess the moon in the sky.

The alcohol was affecting her already fragile reason, and Yun Qing's eyelashes trembled: "Maybe..." She couldn't tell anymore.

Immediately, in the next moment, she felt her chin being gently pinched. The young emperor's slightly rapid breaths fell down, pressing against her lips, and then he impatiently pried open her teeth.