The rear hall was warm.

Yun Qing rarely comes here; she spends most of her time in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where she is more familiar with the place.

What impressed me most about this place was that before they had fully talked things out, the little rascal took advantage of her being drunk and coaxed her to kiss him, and then said some ambiguous things the next day to stir up her heart.

Why didn't she realize back then that when she decided to indulge them, it was already the beginning of her downfall?

"Has the Grand Tutor remembered something?"

Yun Qing took a step back, only to be pulled into Xie Rang's embrace. The boy's chest was hot and warm in the winter. Yun Qing usually made no attempt to hide his intentions, but at this moment, he sensed a dangerous aura for the first time in a long time.

Adding to Xie Rang's question now, it's clear that he has extremely malicious intentions!

Yun Qing's expression changed slightly: "No."

You little brat!

"I remember the Grand Tutor used to be very honest. How come he's become two-faced now?"

Xie Rang listened carefully for a long time, but didn't hear any more useful information. He knew that Yun Qing was deliberately guarding against him, but what was the use? He could still find out what he wanted.

Xie Rang smiled and kissed her cheek with just the right amount of pressure, his voice soft and gentle: "Or perhaps, what is the Grand Tutor afraid of?"

Yun Qing closed her eyes and suddenly remembered that she had thought about Xie Rang's boundless energy back then, but she never expected that all that energy would be used up on herself in the end.

He addressed himself as Grand Tutor at every turn, yet all he did was betray his teacher and defy his superiors.

What could I possibly be afraid of?

After a long pause, Yun Qing spoke up: "But Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?"

Xie Rang nuzzled her shoulder affectionately, his voice calm but his words were like a hammer blow: "I wasn't thinking about anything, I just wanted to try it out here."

Yun Qing's eyelashes trembled, unsure of what to say to him, her expression complex: "What are you thinking about all day long?"

It's quite infuriating to think about.

"I'm thinking about how to get closer to you."

When it comes to desire, Xie Rang is as straightforward as ever. If he had a tail, it would be wrapped around Yun Qing by now. He said in a low voice, "It's been so long, is it really not okay?"

Xie Rang knew the difference between time and place. It was impossible when they were at the border, but when they came back, he was surrounded by so many familiar people, and he still didn't touch Yun Qing. He had only recently broken his vows, and now he had to abstain from sex, which made him feel uncomfortable.

Seeing the Emperor's voice low and aggrieved, Yun Qing felt a mix of emotions: "...I didn't say I was rejecting you."

Honestly, do we really have to make her say it herself?

As soon as Yun Qing finished speaking, he saw a triumphant look in the boy's eyes, and then suddenly picked him up and pushed him to the soft couch by the window.

Outside, the wind whipped up snowflakes, occasionally slapping against the windows with a creaking sound, but it couldn't compare to the warmth inside. Yun Qing was kissed so hard she could barely breathe, her lips and ears completely imbued with Xie Rang's scent.

The underground heating was burning brightly, so when the clothes were peeled off, there was no feeling of cold, only a shiver from the touch. Xie Rang slowly rubbed his lips against Yun Qing's earlobe, his voice low and soft, with a hint of amusement: "Ah Qing, do you know, a long time ago, when I was here, I wanted to do this."

At that time, they hadn't been honest with each other yet, and Yun Qing's identity as a woman was still a secret to the outside world. Xie Rang didn't expose her, waiting for her to tell him herself one day. He never expected that so many unexpected things would happen later.

At times like these, Xie Rang especially likes to bring up past events, and just when Yun Qing thinks she knows enough, something new comes up.

She bit her lip impatiently, trying to keep her voice steady: "When exactly did you start having these ideas?"

“A long time ago.” Xie Rang didn’t hesitate to let her know. He narrowed his eyes, like a wolf with its prey in its mouth, silently locking onto his target. “If I told you, I’d be afraid the Grand Tutor would think I’m a pervert. It was the night I had my first dream.”

How innocent His Majesty the Emperor was back then! Because of a dream, he felt extremely uneasy and couldn't sleep all night after taking a bath. Unfortunately, he was in the Li residence, so nothing could be hidden from him. The next morning, Yun Qing exposed him, and he didn't even dare to look her in the eye.

In this situation, Xie Rang gave her a slight hint, and Yun Qing quickly remembered when it happened. Her pupils dilated slightly, and she was almost speechless: "...Then you really are a pervert."

She explained why Xie Rang felt so guilty when he saw her back then, and the reason was right there in the story.

"If we don't do this, we won't be able to have my Grand Tutor." Xie Rang was not ashamed but proud, and he gently bit Yun Qing's earlobe with a smile, emphasizing, "My Grand Tutor."

It must be said that he had one clear understanding at that time: Yun Qing was his.

Putting everything else aside, the boy's feelings were absolutely sincere. Yun Qing sighed, then suddenly looked up at him, helplessly saying, "Your Majesty, can we stop talking about these trivial things? Aren't you upset?"

Yun Qing glanced at him, noticing the beads of sweat on his nose, which showed that he was enduring a lot of hardship.

Xie Rang slowly parted the last layer of her collar, his eyes filled with undisguised heat, and leaned down: "Grand Tutor, I was just afraid you would be uncomfortable."

Yun Qing's eyebrows curved slightly. After a moment, she reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, kissing his Adam's apple: "...So thoughtful."

Xie Rang paused.

After a while, he forcefully pressed Yun Qing onto the bed, letting her experience what it meant to be more considerate.

The wind and snow outside the window seemed to be getting heavier, candle wax dripped onto the tray, the lamplight flickered, and the night passed quietly.

...

When Yun Qing woke up the next day in his arms, she felt that she had figured out Xie Rang's character.

If she doesn't speak up, Xie Rang can still keep his temper in check. But once she takes the initiative, the consequences are predictable.

His Majesty the Emperor would not easily let go of meat that was offered to him; it was indeed bad to abstain from sex for too long, and he made up for it all at once.

Yun Qing squinted and stared coldly at Xie Rang for a few seconds. Just as she got up to get some water, she was immediately pulled back by the waist.

After all, this is where the emperor rests, and the soft couches here are very well arranged and very comfortable. Falling on one won't hurt at all, just leave you a little dazed.

Xie Rang, his eyes closed and his voice sounding groggy, asked, "...Why is Grand Tutor up so early?"

"Is it still early?" Yun Qing checked the time on the system page. When not exchanging items, the system was only of this use. She remained silent. "It's noon, Your Majesty. Move aside, I'm going to get some water."

My voice is a little hoarse, all a lingering effect from last night.