Gu Ziyu was just stepping out the door when she heard Lu Xingjian's clear yet gentle voice behind her:

"There are mosquitoes outside, let's go inside."

He paused for a moment, then continued striding away.

...

That night, Lu Xingjian held Su Wanwan tightly in his arms.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and his voice was hoarse: "Can't bear to part with him?"

Su Wanwan closed her eyes, turned her head to the side, and bit her pink lips tightly, ignoring his questioning.

This, on the contrary, aroused the beastly nature in the man's bones. He no longer restrained himself, let go completely, and almost tortured her to death.

The room finally quieted down very late.

After an unknown amount of time, she moved limply and carefully lay down, protecting her injured leg.

Lu Xingjian opened his eyes, and with a flip, he covered her with his body again.

His lips hovered near hers, and he examined her face in the dim light.

Su Wanwan silently turned her face away.

He applied a little force to his hand.

She was forced to look him in the eye.

His features are sharp and distinct, and he looks particularly cold and aloof when he's not smiling.

But the allure was enhanced by the hint of desire at the corners of her eyes.

"Are you alright?"

His voice was terribly hoarse, and he was breathing heavily.

"Um?"

"This is it."

He glanced at her.

Su Wanwan didn't want to talk.

Given their illicit relationship.

The greater the physical pleasure, the greater the inner torment.

The man paused, remained silent for a moment, and then asked:

"Have you tried anything better?"

Su Wanwan countered, "And you?"

He said, "I've only tried it with you."

Su Wanwan fell silent.

Just because I've only tried with her now doesn't mean I won't have anyone else in the future.

Empress Xia was still waiting for him to consummate their marriage.

The man kissed her again.

Su Wanwan turned her head away.

His lips rested on her cheek.

"Don't be afraid, leave it to me, okay?"