To avoid arousing Shen Changji's suspicion, Su Miao blew out the candles in the room before going to sleep.

Even after Shen Changji returned from his bath, Su Miao still hadn't fallen asleep; she simply kept her head turned towards him.

Feeling the bed sink into itself, she quickly pretended to be asleep, but the arm that wrapped around her waist made her heart race.

Shen Changji knew Su Miao wasn't asleep, so he hugged her even tighter.

He nuzzled the tip of his nose against her hair and gently kissed her forehead.

"you……"

He hugged her so tightly she could hardly breathe.

Just as Su Miao was about to resist, the man's passionate kiss silenced her.

She struggled slightly, but he only tightened his grip, his large hand slipping inside her nightgown to touch her delicate skin, his breathing becoming even heavier.

"Miao'er..."

His voice was slightly hoarse, indicating that he was already moved.

"you……"

He hadn't touched her for several days, and he was instantly aroused. Moreover, he was going to be away for a few more days, completely losing his self-control.

Su Miao whimpered in pain and tried to get away, but it was too late.

She finally caught her breath, but he grabbed her again, turned her over, and continued to torment her.

——

When Su Miao woke up again, it was already broad daylight.

The silent figure was no longer there.

She rubbed her shoulders and called Tao'er over, only to find out that she had slept until noon.

"Did he say what he was going to do by leaving the capital this time?" Su Miao's voice was hoarse.

Although Shen Changji fed her water in the middle of the night last night, her throat is still a little sore.

"No, but the young master said he'll give Miss a surprise when he comes back this time," Tao'er said mysteriously.

After saying that, Tao'er quickly handed over the prepared sweet water to moisten Su Miao's throat.

"surprise?"