Chapter 12 Enjoying It

The consequence of the hangover was that when Tang Lu woke up the next day, she felt as if her head had been trampled by a group of cloud-riding beasts, buzzing and feeling weak and powerless.

She groggily opened her eyes, the first thing she felt was the warm and firm touch beneath her, and the comforting, familiar scent lingering around her nose.

It seems like she's being held by Lili?

She carefully raised her head, and what came into view was still Chi Li's beautifully shaped jawline and those eyes that, even when closed, could not hide her elegance.

Lili...slept with her in her arms all night?

Tang Lu's heart felt as if it were filled with warm spring water, swollen and soft.

Last night, fragmented memories resurfaced—she seemed to have secretly eaten a lot of fruit, and then felt very unwell; it was Lili who held her and comforted her the whole time…

She couldn't help but move slightly, snuggling closer to Chi Li like a little insect, trying to draw more warmth from him, her little face full of affection and contentment.

Her little movement immediately startled the slumbering Chi Li.

Chi Li opened her eyes and looked down to meet a pair of amber eyes that were both ingratiating and guilty.

"Awake?" Chi Li's voice was hoarse from just waking up, sounding exceptionally languid and sexy. "Are you still feeling unwell?"

Tang Lu shook her head vigorously, rubbing her little head against the crook of her neck, her voice soft and sweet: "I don't feel bad anymore! Lili is the best!"

Seeing her regain her energy, Chi Li felt a little relieved, but she still deliberately kept a stern face and poked her forehead: "Will you dare to eat random things again next time?"

Tang Lu immediately shook her head vigorously, "I won't dare! I won't dare! From now on, Tang Lu will only eat what Li Li gives me!"

Her attitude was so sincere that it was as if she wasn't the little drunkard who stole food yesterday.

Chi Li was amused by her pragmatic manner, but managed to maintain a serious expression and prepared to get up.

As soon as she made a move, the "little koala" in her arms tightened its arms and hugged her even tighter.

"Lili, don't go..." Tang Lu looked up at her with pleading eyes, her tone filled with obvious dependence and... a hint of taking advantage? "Just a little longer... just a little longer..."

Chili: "..."

She discovered that this little tree spirit was becoming increasingly adept at taking advantage of others.

Last night was a special case, so she just hugged and comforted her.

In broad daylight, under the clear sky, what kind of behavior is it for a demon king to be lying in bed cuddling a little tree spirit?

"I should attend to state affairs now," Chi Li tried to reason with, and exerted a little force to free her arm from Tang Lu's "vine entanglement."

To everyone's surprise, Tang Lu held her tightly. Seeing that she was still "struggling," she simply wrapped herself around her like an octopus, using both her hands and feet to pull her up, while making a pitiful whimper, as if Chi Li getting up was some heinous crime.

"Hmm... Lili is so cold... Tanglu is so warm... It feels so good to hug her..." She started using "fallacies and heresies" to attack.

Chi Li was so entangled with her that she couldn't move. Feeling the warm, soft bundle in her arms and the fresh, pleasant scent of herbs, her determination to "revitalize the court" crumbled at lightning speed once again.

She discovered that she seemed to be completely powerless against the little tree spirit's coquettishness and whining.

That's all.

Anyway, I had some memorials piled up yesterday because I was taking care of her, so it won't make a difference if I wait a little longer.

Besides... it really feels quite comfortable to hold.

Chi Li silently thought, finding herself a perfect excuse.

So, His Majesty the Demon King gave up struggling, readjusted to a more comfortable position, and held the little tree spirit in his arms, even pulling up the slipped brocade quilt.

"Then let's wait a little longer." She heard herself say this, her tone full of indulgence.

"Yay! Lili is the best!" Tang Lu immediately beamed, rubbing her face against her chest contentedly, finding the most comfortable spot, and nestled there peacefully without moving.

Silence returned to the bedchamber, with only the soft breathing of the two people mingling.

Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the two embracing figures in a warm, golden glow.

Chi Li looked down and watched Tang Lu snuggle in her arms like a little animal that had found its den. Finally, she found a comfortable position, and her breathing gradually became even and long. She actually fell asleep again.

She chuckled slightly.

This little guy is quite carefree; he sleeps more soundly in her arms than in his own bed.

However... this feeling doesn't seem so bad.

Chi Li found that she seemed to be getting used to having a warm, soft little thing in her arms.

This intimate embrace, which was unimaginable and "insubordination" just a few days ago, has become so natural now.

It's like... they were meant to be this close.

Chi Li reached out her finger and gently brushed away a stray strand of golden hair from Tang Lu's cheek, her fingertips touching her delicate and soft skin.

To hell with politics, to hell with authority.

At this moment, all she wanted to do was hold her little tree spirit and enjoy this rare moment of tranquility.

As the palace attendant, as usual, quietly inquired outside the hall whether breakfast should be served, he heard His Majesty's voice, lowered to a whisper, carrying a hint of languor yet utterly authoritative:

"Postponed. Don't bother us unless it's necessary."

The eunuch said, "...Yes."

Well, it looks like this morning's government affairs will have to be postponed again.

His Majesty the Demon King's majesty was once again defeated by his whining, "Just a little longer!"

Moreover, they died willingly, even somewhat...enjoying it.