His prominent Adam's apple bobbed up and down involuntarily.

Gu Chaoxi couldn't help but reach out a hand to pinch it, playing with her fingertips, as if she hadn't taken the warning to heart. "Your Highness has such good self-control, what is there to worry about?"

She wasn't exaggerating at all. The two of them had been together for so long, and apart from the first time, they had only ever kissed and hugged each other. They hadn't even taken their clothes off.

Faced with such a beautiful woman like herself, Lu Zhao was still able to control himself, which made Gu Chaoxi wonder if he liked men.

Gu Chaoxi kept her head down, engrossed in playing with the sliding protrusions, completely unaware that the man's gaze upon her was like that of a wolf, as if he wanted to tear her apart and devour her whole.

Lu Zhao was so angry he almost laughed. He was afraid she would feel offended, so he usually only dared to kiss her lightly, restraining himself and being patient. But this heartless little vixen dared to add fuel to the fire.

He rolled over and pressed himself against Gu Chaoxi, his hot body pressed tightly against the person beneath him.

Gu Chaoxi sensed something unusual in an instant, froze for a moment, then awkwardly withdrew her finger and obediently lowered her eyes.

Seeing that she had become obedient, Lu Zhao snorted, "Now you know fear, but it's too late."

After saying that, she leaned down and sealed her delicate lips with hers.

Hey! That jerk kissed her first thing in the morning without even washing up!

She thought Lu Zhao would kiss her for a while and then stop, just like before. But to her surprise, the man's hot lips sucked her lips until they were as tender and red as flowers, and then traveled down her fair and delicate neck, exploring inside her loose clothes, leaving behind red marks.

Gu Chaoxi couldn't help but let out a soft moan, pushing against his chest with both hands.

"Just a short kiss, nothing else."

"You...you shouldn't look."

"I was under the influence of the medicine that day, so I couldn't see clearly."

Gu Chaoxi was filled with shame and indignation, and she retracted all her previous thoughts. Everyone outside said that Regent Lu Zhao was the most self-disciplined and courteous, so who was this man staring straight at her?

Lu Zhao kept his word and finally sat up to help her cover her clothes.

Looking again at the person lying on the bed, her face was flushed, her moist little mouth was slightly open as she breathed heavily, and her mind was in a daze.

Lu Zhao's anger, which he had managed to suppress, suddenly flared up again.

Gu Chaoxi quickly said, "Don't... I'm hungry."

Lu Zhao had no choice but to give up and picked her up to wash and dress.

The two walked out of the room. It was almost noon. Xiangzhu, who was guarding the door, kept her eyes down and pretended not to hear the sounds that had come from inside the room.

Only her bright red ears betrayed her.

I never expected my master to be like this in front of the young lady.

Gu Chaoxi rubbed her belly and complained sweetly, "You chased the cook away, who will cook for me now?"

"I've had someone find another one. You can try her cooking later. If you like it, you can keep her here," Lu Zhao said softly.

Gu Chaoxi was finally satisfied.

The new cook was found by Jin Yang overnight. Her cooking skills were even better than the previous cook, Sun. She prepared more than ten dishes for lunch, each one different, exquisite and delicious.

Upon learning that the lady of the house was pregnant, she specially prepared many light and nourishing snacks.

After finishing his meal, Lu Zhao received an urgent message that he had to leave the capital for two days. Gu Chaoxi nodded obediently, telling him to go without worry and not to worry about her.

Upon hearing the report from the shadow guard and confirming that Lu Zhao had left the capital, the emperor secretly left the palace with his shadow guard and headed straight for the mountain villa mentioned by the shadow guard.

This woman who is pregnant with Lu Zhao's child must not be allowed to live!