Gan Qiongying saw Gan Lin as a helpless and pitiful little thing trapped in the deep palace and poisoned by others. But if Gan Lin was truly weak and incompetent to the core, only able to hug his elder sister and sob, how could he have smoothed things over for Princess Duanrong when she caused so much trouble?

How have we managed to deal with a viper like Kou Ning'an and a vicious mad dog like the Regent until today?

He was indeed limited in ability, but he was not without aggression; it's just that his fangs never grew towards his older sister.

However, Li Hua was not afraid of the emperor, but she felt extremely awkward being stared at by a man.

Moreover, Li Hua would never tell Gan Qiongying about such a thing.

This would make him seem cowardly and lacking in masculinity!

He had just confessed his feelings to Gan Qiongying, and now he wished he could be like a male bird courting a mate, shaking out all his beautiful feathers. He was already very annoyed that he had cried in front of Gan Qiongying earlier, and he could not let Gan Qiongying think that he was useless and could not handle big occasions!

He looked at Gan Qiongying and nodded steadily, saying, "His Majesty is very kind, but the weather is a bit hot and the clothes are stuffy."

Gan Qiongying had a smile on her face the whole time, and she was radiating joy. She was really happy, so happy!

"The clothes will be here soon. Wait a moment and have some water." She eagerly stepped forward to pour water for Li Hua, but Li Hua grabbed her wrist.

"Hmm?" Gan Qiongying turned her head to look at him.

Li Hua sat there, tilting his head slightly to look at Gan Qiongying. His eyes gradually darkened, his gaze locking onto her eyes, then sliding down her nose, until it lingered on her brightly colored lips.

Li Hua's eyes were so viscous they seemed about to overflow with honey, but he felt it was inappropriate.

This is too reckless. After all, they are still in the palace, and this is a side hall of the emperor's bedroom. They are just here to change clothes. If they do something and people find out, it will be a disgrace to Princess Duanrong.

Therefore, even though Li Hua's mind was extremely muddled and his throat was parched—a thirst that water simply couldn't quench—he simply held Gan Qiongying's wrist and did nothing else.

His Adam's apple bobbed, a longing curve subtly sliding down his collar.

He wanted to kiss Gan Qiongying.

He couldn't help but recall the soft, passionate, exhilarating, and blood-pumping sensation of the previous night.

Thinking about this, Li Hua even felt somewhat despicable. How could he think about such things without considering the occasion? This was truly not the behavior of a gentleman.

But just as he was struggling to tear his eyes off Gan Qiongying's lips, Gan Qiongying suddenly leaned towards him.

The long-awaited softness finally pressed down, landing on Li Hua's lips, and Li Hua's eyes widened in surprise.

"Muma!" After a soft sound, Gan Qiongying stood up.

Li Hua's ears reignited, this time burning all over her neck, and even her cheeks turned a little red.

Gan Qiongying curiously reached out and poked his cheek, thinking that the mask wasn't very thick, so wearing it for a long time shouldn't be too stuffy.

Li Hua gripped her wrist and asked her almost urgently, "What are you doing?"

Gan Qiongying looked at it as if it were a matter of course, "I kissed you, it's not like we haven't kissed before, why are you making that face... When you suddenly kissed me that day, it wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment thing, was it?"

"Or... were you touched by the shoes I gave you?"

Gan Qiongying suddenly realized, could it be that the God of Wealth was just acting on a whim or out of impulse? Did he not really intend to be in a relationship?

The more she thought about it, the more she realized it made sense. After all, she and Li Hua hadn't known each other for very long, and Princess Duanrong had a "previous record."

Moreover, after Li Hua kissed her, he didn't say anything like a confession. They just silently held each other and slept. There wasn't even a night when they were adults and their relationship was on the verge of intimacy.

Just as Gan Qiongying's thoughts were spiraling out of control, Li Hua increased the intensity of her argument, saying, "Of course not!"

His voice was loud, his face flushed, and as he met Gan Qiongying's questioning gaze, he added, "It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing! Nor was it out of emotion!"

His heartfelt sincerity and sweet words seemed to be tied up at this moment.

Li Hua stared at Gan Qiongying for a moment, afraid that she might misunderstand something, so he made up his mind and fulfilled his wish—pulling Gan Qiongying forward, wrapping his long arm around her waist, and bringing her to sit on his lap, then turning his head to kiss her.

Upon suddenly touching those two soft spots he had longed for, Li Hua's breath caught in his throat, and his heart clenched.

A slight shiver spread from their pressed lips throughout their bodies in an instant, so intense that Li Hua almost let out a moan.

His problem is getting worse and worse!

He uncontrollably climbed onto Gan Qiongying's shoulders and back, pulling her tightly into his arms to fill the emptiness that had filled his heart after only half a day apart from her.

Gan Qiongying's shoulders and back were bent from being strangled, and the plundering between their lips and teeth reminded her of their first kiss, which was full of saliva.

"Wait... um, wait a minute!" Gan Qiongying stepped back, and in the gap between her slightly parted lips, she said what she had been too embarrassed to say last time, "Your Highness, you really are a bit wild."

Li Hua's eyes held a deep, dark undercurrent, and he disregarded his shame, pressing down on Gan Qiongying's nape and leaning closer.

Their breaths were swallowed by each other. Gan Qiongying closed her eyes, enjoying and indulging in the moment.

After all, this was her first time having such an experience, and it was truly nerve-wracking.

Gan Qiongying had once read that the human lips have a very rich and intricate nervous system, and now that she tried it, it was indeed true. Nowhere else could be so sensitive and itchy.

However, as Gan Qiongying continued kissing him, she caught a faint scent of sandalwood on Li Hua's body. Her attention wandered slightly, and she wondered where the sandalwood scent was coming from. She hadn't seen it on his clothes...

The two went from eager to tender, and finally Li Hua gently turned her around, pinching Gan Qiongying's waist and moving her a little closer to his knees.

Gan Qiongying tried to look down, but Li Hua lifted her chin, blocking her view, and kissed her tenderly again.

When couples first get together, they can never get enough of kissing.

Their love was so intense and endless.

Li Hua even took a moment to lower her voice, using a very sexy tone that carried a hint of suppressed desire, to ask Gan Qiongying, "Why did you suddenly kiss me?"

Gan Qiongying cupped his face, looked into his eyes, and said, "It's this kind of look. You can look in the mirror. When you look at me like that, you want me to kiss you."

Li Hua had never heard corny pickup lines before in her life, and was immediately swayed by Gan Qiongying's words.

Gan Qiongying continued to lower her head, and their lips met again, as if drawn together by magnets.

Just then—there was a knock on the door, and a maid's voice came in: "Princess, Prince Consort, I have brought back the change of clothes."

Gan Qiongying was about to respond when she was suddenly grabbed by the waist and pushed to the ground with considerable force.

Gan Qiongying staggered several steps from the ground, only managing to regain her balance after bumping into the screen.

She looked at Li Hua in surprise. Li Hua stood up nervously and quickly tidied his hair and clothes. When he saw Gan Qiongying stumble and then regain her balance, he subconsciously took a step forward to help her up, but quickly stopped himself.

His ears turned red again, and he glanced at the doorway with a slightly flustered look in his eyes before looking at Gan Qiongying.

Gan Qiongying watched his series of actions from behind the screen and finally understood what was going on. She asked incredulously, "What are you doing, Prince Consort?"

Gan Qiongying emphasized in a stressed tone, "We are a legal husband and wife! It's all in the law, what's wrong with kissing? Do you have to be so dramatic..."

It's not an affair!

Gan Qiongying was both amused and exasperated.

It's like they're having an affair, hahaha...

Li Hua is too shy. She was so frightened by the voice of a maid.

So cute.