Chapter 87: Night Boat I can cry in front of you, do you like it?

Yu Qing spent a peaceful evening with his family, enjoying a long-awaited sense of leisure and happiness.

In fact, she felt that she had not stayed long enough. It was just that Marquis Xuanbei needed to rest as his body could not endure for much longer, and Yu Wei's children were also drowsy.

So Madam Lu and the Marquis went back to their room together, while Chen Zhan and Yu Wei each held a child and coaxed them softly back to their residence.

Looking at the backs of the couples, Yu Qing felt a little depressed. She was the only one in Huaifeng Pavilion.

·

When she woke up the next day, she remembered her appointment in the evening and hesitated unusually.

Her brocade robes were not always the same, but the styles seemed similar, so the difference didn't seem to be too great. Yu Qing ordered a few more to be sent over, but then realized it was too dark to really tell.

At this time, a voice came from outside: "Yu Qing?"

Yu Qing was stunned. It was Yu Wei.

Before Yu Wei got married, she lived close to her, so Yu Qing had nothing to be on guard against and opened the door to let Yu Wei in.

She had already tied her crown, but had not put on her outer robe. Yu Wei asked, "Are you leaving?"

Yu Qing said: "Well, I'm on duty today."

Yu Wei glanced at the neatly folded clothes, her eyes lit up. She picked out a light-colored satin piece and said, "Wear this one. It suits you well."

Yu Qing took it obediently and said, "...Okay."

She put on her robe, fastened her jade belt, and donned her sword. What a refined and elegant young man! Yu Wei examined him for a moment and smiled, "He's handsome! No wonder he's so popular. You don't know, your brother-in-law and I are over there, and someone even came here specifically to find out what kind of person you like."

After she became the leader, there was indeed a disturbance. Yu Qing felt a little embarrassed: "Sorry to bother you."

"What are you talking about? Don't bother me," Yu Wei said, "but then again, I don't know what you like either."

Yu Qing was startled, and immediately, the image of Qingjia... Xie Jing's face appeared before her eyes. She didn't know how to describe it for a moment: beautiful, considerate, pitiful, a little spoiled, and someone who loved to grow flowers and keep dogs... Then she spoke cautiously, "I don't know either."

Yu Wei said: "Hmm..."

Yu Qing felt a little guilty.

Having a much older, more experienced, and knowledgeable sister isn't always a good thing. Yu Qing always felt like she couldn't hide things from Yu Wei.

Yu Wei continued, "When will you be off duty today? Come with me to visit the new shops in the capital. I'll pick out some fashionable fabrics and order a few clothes for you."

Under normal circumstances, Yu Qing would have agreed without hesitation.

But today it really doesn’t work.

Yu Qing said: "...I'll be back late tonight, so I might not be able to make it. How about we go tomorrow?"

Yu Wei: "Are you so busy? It's not good to be too tired. Then you should come back for dinner."

Yu Qing: “…”

Yu Qing said: "Normally it's fine, but today there are more things to do."

The main reason was that she really didn't plan to go back home for dinner, so she had to avoid it and left in a hurry before Yu Wei could ask any more questions.

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A day passes in a flash.

The generals of Beichensi came off duty one after another, but Yu Qing did not leave and stayed half an hour longer than usual.

The sun was setting in the west and the sky was getting dark. Yu Qing came to the edge of South Lake in a carriage.

It was nearing the end of summer, the heat had subsided, and the breeze by the water was cool, but Yu Qing still felt a bit hot and humid.

Someone was waiting for her car. Two guards came over and saluted, saying, "Sir, please move."

They walked around the area with bright lights and lively singing and dancing, and came to a relatively quiet shore where a multi-story pleasure boat was parked.

Yu Qing didn't expect it to be so big and was a little surprised.

There were also some waiters on the first floor. Shadows could be seen behind the curtains, and there was the sound of stringed instruments, but no one lingered above. Yu Qing climbed the stairs, and the place became increasingly quiet. By the time she reached the top, no one else was there.

She followed the bright light and slowly came to the open platform. A man was standing quietly by the railing with his back to her.

Xie Jing seemed to sense something and turned around.

Yu Qing stopped.

Xie Jing wasn't dressed like a princess, and though he still shone with brilliance, it was hard to mistake him for a woman. His figure was as graceful as an orchid and a jade tree, and his features were as picturesque as ever, a beauty so captivating that one couldn't take their eyes off him.

Xie Jing's heart skipped a beat.

Yu Qing's attire today wasn't as imposing as usual. In fact, judging by her face alone, she was naturally androgynous and beautiful, but her usual stern demeanor had obscured her natural grace. Now, standing under the light, her features softened somewhat, the crimson glow reflecting on them making them look like a rosy blossom.

Yu Qing came in front of Xie Jing, and Xie Jing was a little nervous.

"There are quite a few people coming here today, so it's inconvenient to prepare in advance..." he explained, "But I have prepared some clothes so you can change into them later."

That's still very troublesome. Yu Qing's mood was a little complicated, and finally she said: "No need... Let's just leave it at that."

The pleasure boat slowly moved to the center of the lake. Clear music could be heard from downstairs. The bright moon hung high in the sky and ripples were rippling in the water.

Despite such a beautiful view, Yu Qing felt a little uncomfortable.

In the past, when Xie Jing was dressed as Qing Jia, there was a delicate balance between them, and she was not nervous when facing her wife. But now, that balance was precarious. She was clearly aware that Xie Jing was a man, and likewise, Xie Jing knew her identity.

This situation was full of unknowns for her.

Xie Jing said, "I also brought some wine, would you like to try it?"

The wine he prepared was all fine wine made by the emperor. Yu Qing was quite interested in wine. When he filled the wine cup and handed it to her, she took it and took a sip to moisten her throat.

Amid the rich aroma of wine, Yu Qing suddenly paused.

Ever since she was accidentally drugged at a palace banquet, she'd been extremely cautious when out in public, always checking carefully when invited to private banquets. She'd actually forgotten just now.

Back then... that was the time Xie Jing discovered it. Yu Qing was a little wary, wondering if there was something hidden inside.

Her face was calm, and she raised her eyes and waved to Xie Jing.

Xie Jing moved closer.

Yu Qing drank the wine in the cup in one gulp, and then kissed Xie Jing directly. Xie Jing had not expected Yu Qing to do this, and he froze immediately. The wine was supposed to be soft and smooth, but now it felt hot and burning in his mouth.

His breathing and heartbeat became disordered. Yu Qing let him go and looked at his dazed expression and flushed face, thinking that the alcohol should be fine.

Xie Jing was still a little tall, and Yu Qing was not used to always looking up at him, and it was not very comfortable to put her arms around him like this.

So, she pushed herself back and jumped lightly onto the railing, not caring that there was a lake below. Sitting like this, she was still taller than Xie Jing. Xie Jing looked up at him, and the moonlight illuminated his face extremely clearly.

Yu Qing saw it clearly.

…Before becoming her beloved princess, Xie Jing was first a man.

When she faced Qing Jia, despite her obsession, she rarely felt lust. Every time she discovered that the princess had transformed into Xie Jing, her heart burned even more fiercely, but the cracks also became more obvious. After all, he was no longer her wife, and she couldn't let go of her guard.

This contradiction was too strong, so she acquiesced to Xie Jing always dressing up as a princess to get close to her. She didn't want to be indulging in tenderness while worrying about being betrayed by him.

Even now, I feel both longing for him and repulsed by him, and I don’t know how to hug and kiss him.

At the same time, a breeze blew by, blowing Xie Jing's hair. Yu Qing felt unbearable when she thought of the soft touch of his hair.

It would be too painful if I couldn't possess him completely.

Yu Qing closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then took off her hair crown with one hand and placed it on the table beside her. Her hairband also fluttered down. Her long hair was spread out in the wind for a moment, and because it was always tied up, it was slightly curled.

For a moment, Xie Jing was also in a trance and held his breath. Yu Qing's face, Yu Qing's breath, and Yu Qing's hair occupied his entire mind.

There is the moon behind her, and she is brighter than the moon.

He couldn't help but move forward, their breaths intertwined again, their lips touching.

Yu Qing first held Xie Jing's face, then slowly touched his ears and neck. Her fingertips touched a very thin mark, and Yu Qing found that it was the wound left from last time.

After they separated, she couldn't help but lower her eyes to look. The wound had actually healed long ago, now only slightly red. It wouldn't be noticeable to an ordinary person, but on this flawless body, it was still visible.

She felt a little sorry for the scar, but she also felt that Xie Jing was a good place to leave a mark. She moved a little lower, this time lowering her head to kiss the side of Xie Jing's neck, or rather, to bite it.

Xie Jing almost trembled, his breathing was shaking, and his brows were tightly furrowed. When Yu Qing finally let go, he couldn't help but go to Yu Qing's neck, but his movements were very light. The way he licked and kissed was like a kitten or puppy, intimate and soft. Yu Qing couldn't stand this kind of itch. She said, "Can't you be a little harder?"

Xie Jing obediently took a small bite of her.

Yu Qing's back stiffened instantly. She subconsciously raised her hand to push, but Xie Jing's hand unexpectedly covered it first, pinning her hand to the railing. Yu Qing could easily push it away with such a feather-like force, but now she couldn't move.

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Many things have changed. Yu Qing was dazzled for a moment. Her desire for Xie Jing had reached a point where she could no longer control herself.

"Yu Qing." Xie Jing called softly.

“…”

Xie Jing had rarely called her by her name, not even when she was a princess. His voice made Yu Qing take a deep breath.

This man was good in every way, attractive in every way, yet dangerous. He had a perfect appearance, skills beyond the reach of others, a noble status, and a meticulous mind, all of which were beyond her control.

She couldn't dispel this uneasiness.

But she really wanted him. Both her heart and her body had been silent for too many years, and there had never been a moment as hot as now.

Yu Qing was being torn apart and almost fell into trouble. At this time, Xie Jing leaned forward a little, which was a bit dangerous for Yu Qing. She leaned back slightly, feeling a little suspended in the air, but Xie Jing directly hugged her waist.

Unlike the princess's previous gentle and docile approach, this one was powerful.

Yu Qing finally couldn't help but gasp. Xie Jing tilted his face up and kissed her cheeks and lips again. She frowned and was dazed for a moment. Then she suddenly realized that the two of them were completely pressed together. She even unconsciously let Xie Jing get so close. Between her knees was Xie Jing's waist.

At that moment, she felt panic. She had always been extremely careful and cautious with her body, never allowing anyone to touch it. How could she allow Xie Jing to do this? What would she do next? Would she give herself to someone else?

She couldn't accept her own loss of sanity even more than Xie Jing himself.

Yu Qing gritted her teeth and pushed Xie Jing out with difficulty.

As soon as Xie Jing sensed her resistance, he stopped moving and just looked at her with his beautiful eyes, as if he was dazed, puzzled, a little at a loss, and a little pitiful.

Yu Qing closed his eyes, calmed his breathing, and said, "...stay away from me."

Xie Jing was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand and his eyes felt a little sore again.

Just now he almost thought that Yu Qing had accepted him, but now he felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had been pushed off a cliff again.

He wouldn't go against Yu Qing's wishes, but he couldn't help himself. How could he be willing to let the person he longed for so long be right before his eyes, yet so out of reach?

The string in Xie Jing's mind broke again.

It doesn’t matter, he thought.

"...If you don't want this, then come..."

He leaned forward, put his ear close to Yu Qing's, and whispered a few words. The gentle voice filled her ears, and Yu Qing opened her eyes wide for a moment.

Then Xie Jing stepped back, looked at Yu Qing intently, and continued, "...That's fine."

Yu Qing's mind went blank, and he was so shocked that he couldn't speak. Xie Jing's eyes were surprisingly pure, forming a huge contrast with what he had just said.

Xie Jing took Yu Qing's hand, placed it on his face, and asked, "What do you think?"

Yu Qing finally realized that the man standing in front of him was the most terrifying man in the world, and no one could escape from his control.

He actually dared to say...

She wanted to pull her hand away, even to escape from the boat. She couldn't control herself any longer. She felt like she was being manipulated by Xie Jing. This feeling of being forced to do nothing made it difficult for her to move forward.

Xie Jing took her hand again and placed it on his heart.

"I can cry in front of you," Xie Jing said softly, "Would you like it?"

Yu Qing: “…”

Yu Qing grabbed Xie Jing's clothes tightly. He had never faced such an impact before and was about to throw down his weapons.

What emerged in her mind at this moment was not Xie Jing's tearful, heart-stirring face, but the desperate and determined light in his eyes.