The emperor thought Li Yunyan was playing a game of feigned indifference with him, so he happily ran around the field, sometimes to the east and sometimes to the west.
But he couldn't even touch a single hem of Li Yunyan's clothes.
He was weak and soon he was covered in sweat from running. He simply took off his bright yellow dragon robe and threw it carelessly on the ground.
Li Yunyan chuckled inwardly as she watched the emperor's unseemly behavior.
Such a foolish and incompetent ruler, who indulged in wine and women all day long and neglected state affairs, was still able to sit firmly on the supreme dragon throne. This was entirely due to Yun Yi's behind-the-scenes planning and meticulous scheming.
If he had remained as aimless and inactive as before, he could at least have lived a peaceful and uneventful decade or so. However, now that he dared to set his sights on her, she had no choice but to protect herself!
In the ensuing chase, Zhou Dezong pressed closer and closer, gradually narrowing the area. Li Yunyan seemed to have nowhere to hide, and finally, with nowhere else to turn, she retreated into her bedchamber.
Emperor Zhou Dezong let out a carefree laugh, feeling a sense of exhilaration and joy at the imminent fulfillment of his wish. Before chasing into the bedchamber, he turned back and shouted at the palace servants following behind, "No one is allowed to come in! Otherwise, I will have their heads chopped off immediately!"
The people behind dared not move any further. Even though Zhao Meiren really wanted to go in and see for herself, she had no choice but to stop.
Yuanbao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, praying in his heart that the Master would arrive quickly. At the same time, he clenched his fists tightly. If it really came to that, he would risk his life to help his master!
Seeing that the emperor had already stepped into the bedchamber, Yuanbao could no longer hold back and rushed forward to grab the emperor's other foot.
He knelt down, the marble floor making a dull thud.
Yuanbao concealed the anger in his eyes and pleaded, "Your Majesty, please reconsider! Consort Li is the personal maid of the Grand Master. If Your Majesty is pleased, I will personally escort Consort Li to the Panlong Palace after the Grand Master returns!"
Panlong Hall was the emperor's sleeping quarters. When Emperor Zhou Dezong summoned his concubines to his bedchamber, he would often go directly to Panlong Hall in addition to staying in their own sleeping quarters.
The emperor was just about to enjoy himself and couldn't tolerate being interrupted! He used the foot that Yuanbao was holding to kick Yuanbao hard in the heart.
"You dog slave! Get out of my way! Or I'll take your head!"
The emperor appeared strong on the outside but was weak on the inside. Although the kick seemed to have used a lot of force, Yuanbao only felt a tightness in his chest and did not suffer any internal injuries.
After being kicked away by the emperor, he didn't hesitate for a moment before getting up and lunging at the emperor's waist.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"You dog slave! Are you trying to rebel? Guards, drag him out of here!"
Emperor Zhou Dezong was furious and summoned his personal imperial guards.
Most of the Imperial Guards were Yun Yi's men, accustomed to outwardly complying with the Emperor's orders but inwardly defying him, as long as appearances were maintained. Two of them came over, grabbing Yuanbao's arms on either side and seemingly struggling to drag him outside.
Yuanbao held the emperor's waist tightly, and no matter how they tried to pull him, he wouldn't budge!
He kept repeating, "Your Majesty, this servant begs you to reconsider! Your Majesty, this servant begs you to reconsider!"
"You dog of a slave! You're asking for death!"
Enraged, Zhou Dezong disregarded everything else and slammed his elbow down hard on Yuanbao's head!
Yuanbao immediately felt dizzy and lightheaded, but he still held on tightly with both arms.
He thought to himself that he would stall for as long as possible. Even if he lost his life, it would be worth it as long as he could hold out until the Lord of the Seal returned.
He wouldn't let go, and Zhou Dezong kept hitting Yuanbao with his elbow. After a few blows, blood started flowing from Yuanbao's face, and it was unclear where the wounds were.
This won't do!
Li Yunyan gritted her teeth. She could handle it herself; she couldn't let Yuanbao lose his life here in vain!
"Gold ingot!"
She called out anxiously.
Upon hearing her voice, Yuanbao opened his swollen eyes a crack and looked at Li Yunyan.
Li Yunyan shook her head at him subtly, her eyes filled with determination, as if she were trying to make him believe in her!
She can!
Yuanbao had been following Li Yunyan for several months, so he could understand her micro-expressions. He was initially surprised, thinking that his mistress must not have been able to bear seeing him suffer, which was why she told him to stop interfering.
But he couldn't just ignore it!
"Gold ingot!"
Li Yunyan called his name again, her eyes now filled with anger.
"Master..." His voice was already barely a whisper.
"Yuanbao, let go!" she gave her final order.
At this moment, Yuanbao was no longer able to think; he was simply clinging to the emperor on instinct. Upon hearing his master's command, he didn't even know whether he had loosened his grip or not.
"His Majesty!"
In his dazed state, he heard his master's soft words.
"Your Majesty, are you going to stand at the door forever? Then this servant will be leaving!"
No!
Yuanbao struggled to open his eyes, the thick blood flowing down his head obscuring his vision, but he could only see the emperor's back as he walked into the palace, and the bedroom door closing rapidly.
"master......"
He vomited a mouthful of blood and then lost consciousness.
Upon hearing the beautiful woman urging him, Emperor Zhou Dezong could no longer restrain himself. He threw down the ignorant servant, entered the palace, and immediately locked the door.
That way, no one will bother him and his beauty anymore!
Li Yunyan had already taken out a pill from the system and placed it in her palm. As long as the dog emperor got close, she would pry open his mouth and stuff the pill into his mouth!
She feigned fear and said to Emperor Zhou Dezong, "Your Majesty, your undergarments are covered in blood. I'm scared!"
Zhou Dezong lowered his head and glanced at it with disgust. His bright yellow undergarment was covered in the blood of that lackey from earlier.
What bad luck!
He ripped off his undergarment, revealing his emaciated upper body.
He chuckled and moved closer to Li Yunyan, "My beauty! Now that I'm clean, come into my arms!"
Li Yunyan spun around to the other side, cornering herself against the wall.
She was trembling slightly in the corner, her eyes filled with fear.
A trembling voice: "Don't come any closer!"
"Don't come any closer!"
"Please, please don't come any closer!"
She shouted louder and louder, her voice clearly trembling with sobs.
She suddenly remembered that there were so many people listening outside. If there was no sound coming from inside the room, and Yun Yi found out, he would think that they had done it inside, which would be a big problem!
She must firmly establish her image of being unwaveringly loyal to Yun Yi!
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