Chapter 102 IF Line: Saving the Courtesan [Female-Dominated] - (Part 4) Sharing a Bed...

"Li Nu doesn't know." Chu Jing looked at Xu Lingzhao's peach blossom eyes, his arms tightening with nervousness, and he nestled in her arms. The study was very quiet. It was his first time entering the study, and he knelt on the ground.

The second time he entered the study, he sat on her lap and nestled in her arms.

The study was very quiet, so quiet that Chu Jing could hear his own heartbeat. His Highness's skin was so fair, and there was a mole at the corner of his eye. His lips were like flower petals.

He only snapped out of his daze when he felt a hand pressing down on his waist. Being caught being silly in front of the person he liked made Chu Jing feel as if his blood was boiling. Xu Lingzhao remained silent.

She liked seeing him shy.

Xu Lingzhao spoke softly, "You really don't know my feelings?"

Chu Jing felt her burning gaze, so close that his nose could brush against Xu Lingzhao's cheek. He simply buried his face in her neck.

His Highness treats him very well.

Not only did they save him, but they also saved his family, and even Xiaoqing was able to return to his side.

Because of His Highness, he was able to enter the Drunken Wind Pavilion and avoid being humiliated.

When she was sick, His Highness took care of her, helped her undress, and fed her medicine. They had only known each other for less than three days, and she had already done so much for him.

Now, he had only one question: "Has Your Highness ever seen me before?"

"No." Xu Lingzhao, smelling the fragrance on his body, continued, "I left the capital when I was fifteen and only returned recently."

Chu Jing pursed his lips. Of course he knew that she left the capital at the age of fifteen. Before she left, she attended a banquet, and it was at that banquet that she was present.

When he was being harassed, she was the one who helped him out.

"Your Highness has a terrible memory." Chu Jingze's tone was clearly disappointed, but he quickly swept it away. Those were things of the past; now he was sitting in her lap.

"Why do you say that?" Xu Lingzhao felt him rubbing against her neck like a kitten. Just as she said, she was never a gentleman.

He took the initiative to come to her and beg for her mercy. She did so much for him, just to have him.

And his sincerity.

"I don't want to tell Your Highness." Chu Jing felt it was a bit strange to bring up old stories from his childhood. He preferred to keep it to himself, and besides, he could feel that His Highness was genuinely kind to him.

Whether or not one remembers what happened three years ago is truly no longer important.

"Does Tanuki have a secret between us?" Xu Lingzhao reached out and pinched his chin, forcing him to look up. "Hmm?"

Chu Jing was momentarily lost in thought. His Highness was fine in every way, except that he was somewhat unpredictable. His deep eyes were fixed on him. "It hurts," he said, looking at Xu Lingzhao for help.

Xu Lingzhao then let go, leaving two faint red handprints on her fair face.

"Your Highness." Chu Jing looked at her with some grievance, only to find that she was still staring at him quietly. If he didn't speak, the stalemate would continue. He took the initiative to soften his stance and wrapped his arms around her neck again. "Three years ago, I met Your Highness, and Your Highness helped me out of a predicament."

Xu Lingzhao raised an eyebrow slightly. She had been seriously ill and had forgotten many things. She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes reflecting the light. She reached out and gently stroked his cheek. "Is Tanuki's hand still sore?"

Chu Jing shook his head.

Xu Lingzhao pressed the back of his head and slowly moved closer to his face. Just as the kiss was about to land, a hand blocked it. She frowned unhappily at the person in her arms.

Chu Jing bit his lower lip, tears welling in his eyes. "Your Highness, Li Nu is still sick, you can't..." Before he could finish speaking, her wrist was forcibly pulled away.

"It's alright." Xu Lingzhao lowered her head and kissed his lips. After a while, she slightly raised her eyes to look at the person who was full of astonishment, and said softly, "Open your mouth."

Chu Jing dared not disobey. As their lips met, he understood one thing: Her Highness was good, but he could not go against her.

He cooperated with her movements, letting her hands slip inside his clothes.

She only let him go when Huaiyue's voice rang out from outside the door. Xu Lingzhao reached out and wiped the water stains from the corner of his mouth, his lips were exceptionally alluring red.

Chu Jingze's chest heaved violently as he stared blankly at Xu Lingzhao, his dark hair falling prominently over his fair shoulders.

"Good boy." Xu Lingzhao stroked his shoulder with her well-defined knuckles, her fingers lifting his clothes and carefully tidying his disheveled attire.

"Your Highness," Huaiyue called out again, as if it were urgent.

"Your Highness." Chu Jingze's face was flushed, his eyes were blushing, and he gripped her collar tightly. "Huaiyue has something to say."

"I know nothing is more important than you." Xu Lingzhao looked at him, her tone exceptionally gentle. She lightly nuzzled Chu Jingze's cheek. "I'll come to see you tonight."

Chu Jing was sent back to Tingzhu Garden.

Xu Lingzhao looked at the invitation card with gold patterns in her hand and snorted coldly, "What a good sister of mine."

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As night fell, Xiaoqing was adding charcoal to the stove. Looking at the mountain of gifts from His Highness—silk and satin, gold and silver jewelry, and writing implements—he couldn't help but sigh, "Young Master, His Highness treats you so well, showering you with gifts. I've already inquired about them all. His Highness has no concubines or maids. Before you, he was practically uninterested in men."

Chu Jing lay comfortably in bed, dressed in his undergarments, listening to Xiao Qing's rambling words, a happy smile unconsciously appearing on his face.

"Young master, did His Highness say what status he would give you?" Xiaoqing changed the subject and asked the most crucial question.

Nothing is more important than a title. Everyone knows that Your Highness is very likely to become the crown prince. If you can become her concubine before she becomes the crown prince, then of course it would be even better to become her master. Your status will naturally rise accordingly.

Even the Chu family was exonerated.

Upon hearing this, Chu Jingze's smile faded. He bit his lower lip, deep in thought. It seemed that His Highness had never mentioned this topic before.

So, he'll ask for a formal title? Chu Jing shook his head. What if he gets rejected? How will they get along in the future?

Just as she was lost in thought, the door was pushed open. Xiaoqing was about to bow when Huaiyue gestured for her to be quiet. Xu Lingzhao walked slowly into the inner room, her long hair falling to her waist, the ends damp with moisture.

She had obviously just finished taking a shower.

"What are you thinking about?" Xu Lingzhao looked at the lovely girl lying on the bed in a daze, his eyes filled with a smile.

"Huh?" Chu Jingze looked at the person who suddenly appeared, clearly a little startled. "Your Highness, what brings you here?" He got up and subconsciously hugged the quilt.

Xu Lingzhao chuckled softly. She lifted a corner of the blanket, lay down, and stared intently at Chu Jingze. "Aren't you coming over?"

Chu Jing hadn't expected this day to come so soon; he wasn't prepared. Nevertheless, he obediently leaned on Xu Lingzhao's shoulder and nestled in her arms.

"Did you take your medicine today?" Xu Lingzhao asked casually, playing with a strand of his hair.

"I drank it, Your Highness." Chu Jing lowered his eyes, his mind still preoccupied with what had just happened.

"So, it turns out that Tanuki gets distracted when he's with me," Xu Lingzhao said casually. She let down his hair and said with displeasure, "Look up."

"Your Highness." Chu Jingze knew he couldn't force her at this time, so he raised his head and kissed her chin. "Li Nu is thinking of you."

"What are you thinking about?" Xu Lingzhao was amused by his actions, and her voice unconsciously softened as well.

"I just miss Your Highness, I want to be with Your Highness forever." Chu Jing said sweet words, wrapping his arms around her waist. He could feel her firm muscles through her clothes, and a blush crept onto his cheeks.

"Want to stay with me forever?" Xu Lingzhao pondered these words, a smile playing on her lips. "His Highness is hosting a banquet tomorrow; may I have my cat accompany you?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Jing's eyes widened, and his gaze quickly dimmed. The Chu family's annihilation was due to their discord with the Crown Prince.

He did not want to have any contact with the Crown Prince.

"Your Highness, Linu's cold hasn't gotten better yet." He said this softly, releasing his arms from around her waist.

"It's alright." Xu Lingzhao pinched his chin, observing his expression. "Are you unhappy?"

Tears welled up in Chu Jingze's eyes. "Your Highness, did you do this on purpose?"

"How could that be?" Xu Lingzhao lowered her head and kissed his eyes, holding back the tears that fell. Watching him silently shed tears, her smile deepened. She whispered in Chu Jingze's ear.

Upon hearing her whisper, Chu Jing was stunned, and his tears disappeared. After regaining his senses, he gently pushed Xu Lingzhao and bit his lower lip, saying, "Your Highness is naughty, always teasing the cat."

Xu Lingzhao smiled and took his hand, placing it against her heart. "Really? This is clearly the first time." She looked at the stunningly beautiful man before her, her throat tightening slightly.

"Raccoon slave."

"What's wrong, Your Highness?"

Chu Jing felt dizzy as Xu Lingzhao pinned her down, her fingers tracing his forehead, nose, and lips.

"Are you ready?" Her voice was unusually gentle. Before he could speak, she eagerly kissed his lips, swallowing his words between her teeth.

She threw her thin undergarment on the ground.

"Your Highness." Chu Jingze's eyes were red at the corners, and his pupils were somewhat unfocused. He weakly grasped her forearm, and his repeated calls of "Your Highness" melted Xu Lingzhao's heart.

"The raccoon is awesome."

"The raccoon is so well-behaved."

Xu Lingzhao reached out and brushed the strands of hair stuck to his face, immersing himself in this gentle embrace.

The next morning.

Chu Jing struggled to open his eyes, and before him was her magnified sleeping face. He was so thirsty, he wanted to drink water, that was his only thought at the moment. He looked at the teacup not far away and tried to get up, but Xu Lingzhao held him tightly in her arms. Her voice was lazy, as if she had just woken up, "What's wrong?"

"Your Highness, Tanuki wants some water." He said softly, his face flushed, but his eyes unconsciously drifted to Xu Lingzhao's neck, where there were several red hickeys.

Xu Lingzhao didn't speak, but got up and filled her teacup. She raised the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, her cheeks puffing out slightly. She walked towards Chu Jingze and leaned close to his face.

Their lips touched.

"Want some more?" Xu Lingzhao wiped the water from his lips with her fingertips, her smile deepening.

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Author's Note: [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers] I wrote 10,000 words today! [Laughing]