Chapter 308 No one knows my body better than you

At the entrance of the Northern Garrison Command.

Lu Yuan dismounted from the black horse, and the guard immediately stepped forward to lead the horse for him.

"Boss, you're here so early today..." He stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking, staring at him in astonishment.

Lu Yuan straightened his sleeves, then looked down at him coldly, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I'll go feed the horses right away." The guard didn't dare to ask any more questions and led Wuli to the stable with his head down.

As soon as I entered, I ran into Ye Qi.

Ye Qi was about to report on the day's events to him, but when he looked up and saw his face clearly, he suddenly stopped speaking and hurriedly stepped forward, lowering his voice, "Boss, quickly cover yourself up! Why did you come to the department like this?"

On Lu Yuan's cold and imposing right cheek, a dark red ring of teeth marks was particularly noticeable.

"It's alright. We'll continue to follow up on the Ministry of Works' affairs secretly. Shen Ci'an doesn't want the Embroidered Uniform Guard to get involved, but I'll make sure he doesn't get his way."

"Yes." Ye Qi followed closely to his right, trying to shield him a little.

But Lu Yuan was tall and had long strides, and Ye Qi was flustered but couldn't stop him. He could only watch helplessly as his boss walked confidently across the main hall and into his garrison.

Fortunately, it was still early and there weren't many people in the office, otherwise it would have caused a huge uproar.

"Is there anything else?" Lu Yuan glanced at him sideways.

Ye Qi said, "Boss, how about I get you some face powder? Applying a thick layer should cover it up."

Lu Yuan had already picked up the files from the desk and was looking through them. His voice was flat and even. "No need. This is fine."

He was too happy to hide the things A-Zhi left behind.

"Is that good?" Ye Qi asked in surprise. "Aren't you afraid of losing face? Being bitten like this will damage your prestige as the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard if people see it."

Lu Yuan scoffed, "Is my authority derived from such superficial gestures?"

"Of course not."

Ye Qi figured it out.

His eldest son not only doesn't care about the marks on his face, he actually enjoys them.

Then look at his hand holding the file; there's quite a bit on it too.

Ye Qi thought of a possibility and couldn't help but ask, "Could these be Princess Qinghe...?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask," Lu Yuan said coldly.

"Yes, yes, yes." Ye Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead.

I blame myself for being too talkative.

Why is he, an outsider, asking about their relationship?

*

East Palace, Qingfang Hall.

On this sunny day, Xiao Xuanyou brought Jiang Zhi to the small garden outside the palace to enjoy the scenery.

After the palace servants served tea and snacks at the pavilion on the artificial hill, they were all dismissed, leaving only the two of them.

"When does Your Highness plan to release me?" Jiang Zhi asked coldly, sitting to the side.

Xiao Xuanyou seemed to be used to her attitude and did not take it to heart. He took a sip of tea and said slowly, "Now that you have entered the Eastern Palace, forget about your husband. When I ascend the throne in the future, I will give you a brand new identity and let you rightfully become my beloved concubine."

“Your Highness, stop dreaming,” Jiang Zhi sneered. “I was born a member of the Shen family, and I will die a member of the Shen family. Even if you trap me here, I will never submit.”

"Is that so?" Xiao Xuanyou pulled her into his arms, his phoenix eyes fixed on her. "If I can't have your heart, having your body is good enough. If you can bear me a child or two in the future, I don't believe your heart will still be with Shen Ci'an."

Before Jiang Zhi could speak, he pressed his cool lips against hers.

Jiang Zhi was embraced by his tall figure. From a distance, all that could be seen was Xiao Xuanyou's back and a pair of embroidered shoes hanging by the stone table.

The spies hidden in the distance received news that Princess Qinghe was indeed in the Eastern Palace, and they were secretly delighted.

However, his position offered poor visibility, completely blocked by Xiao Xuanyou. When he tried to find another spot, he discovered that Wen Quan, who was guarding not far away, was staring at him with eyes as sharp as knives.

He had been injured on the shoulder by a stone that had hit him a couple of days ago, and the injury hadn't healed yet. He didn't dare to make any further movements and could only stay still in place.

On the pavilion, Jiang Zhi was still being held in Xiao Xuanyou's arms.

The ambergris scent emanating from him was extremely aggressive. Jiang Zhi was held by the back of her neck, her waist bent backward, and her unbalanced body needed to cling to his arms to avoid falling.

So the initial refusal turned into a reluctant acceptance.

Xiao Xuanyou's kiss deepened, threatening to spiral out of control.

Jiang Zhi frowned and gestured to him with her eyes that that was enough.

Xiao Xuanyou smiled, his large hand lingering and caressing the back of her neck, sending a shiver down her spine.

"Your tail is still there, play along with me a little longer." His deep voice carried an undeniable sense of pressure.

Jiang Zhi was slightly out of breath, her heart pounding erratically.

She knew Xiao Xuanyou too well.

Sounds, smells, even habitual movements.

Opening her heart and soul to his plundering will only make her more and more panicked.

"Enough, enough!" Jiang Zhi pushed him away with all her might, her cheeks flushed and her lips tinged with crimson.

Xiao Xuanyou's eyes darkened, his chest heaved, and he suddenly whispered, "Splash me."

"What?"

Jiang Zhi followed his gaze and saw the tea on the stone table that had gone cold.

His eyes held encouragement, as if he were expecting something.

Jiang Zhi gritted her teeth and obeyed, taking the teacup and ruthlessly splashing all the tea onto Xiao Xuanyou's face!

The light brown tea trickled down his noble, jade-like face, wetting his dark hair at the temples and leaving faint watermarks on his pale skin.

He didn't rush to wipe it away, but casually brushed away the tea stains from his eyelashes, raising his phoenix eyes to look at her. "It seems that Princess Qinghe still doesn't know what kind of person I am."

Amid Jiang Zhi's soft gasp, he scooped her up in his arms, ignoring the wet and dirty clothes on his face, and strode towards Qingfang Palace.

The palace servants waiting below stared intently at the tips of their shoes, like oblivious stone figures.

Xiao Xuanyou's robes brushed against the grass as he stepped into the hall and entered the main room. He slammed the door shut with his knee, completely shutting out any surprised or prying glances.

After Xiao Xuanyou helped Jiang Zhi sit down on the soft stool, Jiang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. "Why did you suddenly ask me to splash you?"

"You wanted to stop?" Xiao Xuanyou curled his lips. "You know I have little self-control when it comes to you. I can only ask Princess Qinghe to help me come to my senses."

Jiang Zhi's face flushed again at his blunt words.

"So what do we do now?"

"Naturally, I've come to help me change my clothes."

Xiao Xuanyou stood up straight in front of her, stretched out his arms, and exuded the ease and comfort of someone who had long held a high position.

Jiang Zhi frowned and refused, "It's not appropriate. Let's call in the palace servants to attend to the Crown Prince."

Xiao Xuanyou, however, was clearly not so easily persuaded. "Does Princess Qinghe want others to know that when I'm with you, there are outsiders watching?"

Jiang Zhi was speechless for a moment, and regretted listening to him and splashing his tea.

"Besides, no one in this world understands my body better than you." He said meaningfully.