Is he pretending to be drunk again?

It's no exaggeration to say he's shameless.

Knowing that she couldn't escape her fate tonight, Shen Tangning didn't resist much. She just didn't like the smell of alcohol on him. He was quite clever and simply took off his outer robe, which made the smell much fainter.

The curtains suddenly fell, the golden hooks clinking together with a crisp sound that made one's heart tighten.

Chi Yan leaned over her, and she slowly lay down. At first, her body was very tense, but he was very patient, kissing her face, her neck, and so on, again and again...

He kept calling out "A-Ning, A-Ning," asking this and that, determined to get her response before he would stop. She blushed and her heart raced as she listened, wishing she could just cover his incessant mouth.

Looking up at the top of the tent, Shen Tangning couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

It always hurts for a woman the first time, so she clenched her fists, prepared to endure it.

Chi Yan seemed to sense her nervousness, and his movements became even more careful, gentle, and tender.

His dark eyes remained fixed on her, observing her subtle expressions; his heart and soul were filled with her.

From this subtle gesture, Shen Tangning sensed being cherished, and she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

She is not used to relying on others. In her eyes, no one can be a support forever, and it is better to rely on oneself than on others.

Even though she knew that Chi Yan was pleased with her, this affection was like looking at flowers through the fog, something she couldn't quite see clearly.

Only when her tightly clenched hand was released did Shen Tangning stare blankly at him, a tear rolling down her cheek involuntarily, looking both obedient and bewildered.

Chi Yan felt a dull ache in his heart, and bent down to kiss away the tear: "I'm sorry."

Shen Tangning rarely cries. He felt that he had made her feel bad, and even had an urge to stop.

She smiled slightly, raised her hand to touch his face, and said softly, "Huaizhi, I think I might like you a little."

Chi Yan suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with joy, then with disbelief: "Just a little?"

Shen Tangning blushed and looked away, her voice muffled: "There should be more than that..."

Chi Yan was still dissatisfied, so she pursed her lips and deliberately emphasized, "I have a lot more!"

She paused, then stammered somewhat awkwardly, "What should we do then?"

Given her personality, it was already quite remarkable that she said those words.

Chi Yan's eyes deepened, and his tone was pointed: "It seems I haven't tried hard enough."

Suddenly, Shen Tangning had a flash of inspiration and widened her eyes: "...Wait!"

Is it too late for her to change her mind now?

The red candle flickered gently twice, casting a hazy silhouette on the wall, ambiguous and tender.

At that time, the flowers were in full bloom and the moon was perfectly round.

——

Xueqing and Balang sat in the corridor, resting their chins on their hands and staring blankly at the sky.

Xueqing asked wistfully, "How many times have you asked for water now?"

Eight Liang counted on his fingers: "The third... no, it seems to be the fourth time?"

Xue Qing: "I really envy Yuan Zhao. It's so good to have light-body skills. You can leave whenever you want."

Eight Liang: "Who says otherwise? The key is that his monthly salary is even higher than ours!"

Xueqing: "...That's enough."

It would be impolite to say that again.