My foot is fine, and I have no injuries or illnesses... Can I serve you in bed now?
He had long coveted Su Tiyue's beauty, but had never found a suitable opportunity.
But saying it directly might frighten the beautiful young woman.
Su Tiyue lowered her head, thought for a moment, and then smiled slightly at the Emperor. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am much better now."
She picked up the chopsticks in front of her, took a piece of drunken spare rib, and personally fed it to the Emperor...
The Emperor's eyes widened in surprise, a look of astonishment spreading across his face. He then reached out and grasped Su Tiyue's hand, which was holding the food she was picking up, before putting the piece of drunken spare rib into his mouth and savoring it slowly...
Even after finishing his meal, the emperor was reluctant to let go of that soft finger.
The way the Emperor looked at Su Tiyue was as if he wanted to devour her completely before he would be satisfied.
The Emperor was equally shocked by this scene, as was Xiao Heye, whose face gradually turned cold.
He stared at the slender wrist that the emperor was squeezing and kneading at will, his eyes as cold as a knife.
If looks could kill, the emperor would have died a thousand times over...
Xiao Heye suppressed his displeasure, silently twitching the corners of his mouth, and unconsciously clenching his fists under his wide sleeves.
Bathed in the dim light, Su Tiyue sat upright in her chair. She was slender with a jade-like complexion, and the graceful curves of her neck inspired endless imagination.
Seeing such a stunningly beautiful young woman right beside him, the emperor swallowed hard several times, his heart pounding with growing anxiety.
"My beloved concubine, how about we stay at the Palace of Longevity tonight...?"
Perhaps the emperor was genuinely afraid of frightening Su Tiyue, or perhaps this was simply a common tactic he used when dealing with obedient and timid women like Su Tiyue.
He coaxed and tricked Su Tiyue into giving his opinion cautiously.
Su Tiyue's heart trembled slightly. She was afraid, so afraid that her voice might crack with tears when she opened her mouth.
But she kept telling herself in her heart that she couldn't be afraid, and she couldn't cry...
She glanced furtively at Xiao Heye standing to the side, and seeing that he remained unmoved...
In the end, I was disheartened.
Since that's the case, then...
We had no choice but to bite the bullet and venture into this filthy, putrid swamp.
Su Tiyue pursed her lips, suppressing the fear and discomfort in her heart. She stretched out her slender index finger and gently touched the Emperor's brow, then slowly slid it down his nose. When it brushed past his lips, Su Tiyue deliberately paused for a moment...
"When Your Majesty sees me again tonight, do you feel that I am different from before?"
The emperor nodded repeatedly, satisfied, and said, "Yes! My beloved concubine used to be afraid of me and seemed to always be avoiding me... But tonight she was much bolder and more proactive, which makes me very happy."
"Does Your Majesty think that I have become more obedient and sensible..." Su Tiyue's fingers landed on the emperor's chest, and her palm gently covered his heart.
"My dear...my beloved concubine, you are so obedient and gentle."
The emperor reached out and tightly grasped her fingers, wanting to pull her into his arms. His wrinkled face contorted with excitement.
Su Tiyue gently pushed him away, stood up, and deliberately walked towards Xiao Heye. Facing the emperor, she pointed at Xiao Heye and said:
"Your Majesty, I owe my current position to Minister Xiao... In truth, I could be even more obedient and sensible. Your Majesty, perhaps you could be more patient and wait a little longer..."
She turned her face and looked at Xiao Heye with a smile.
Su Tiyue blinked, her bright, clear eyes holding a hint of provocation and cunning: "You agree, right, Master Xiao?"
Xiao Heye slowly lifted his eyelids and met Su Tiyue's gaze.
His eyes, deep and cold like an icy pool, fell completely, but he still gritted his teeth and replied in a low voice, "What Your Majesty says is true... Your Majesty, perhaps we should wait a little longer."
The emperor frowned, a hint of disappointment on his face. "How many days? Minister Xiao, then tell me... how many more days must I wait before I can finally win the heart of my beloved?"
Xiao Heye curled his thin lips into a cold smile, his sharp gaze sweeping over Su Tiyue, trying to find a hint of fear or apprehension in her eyes.
Unfortunately, he did not get his wish.
She kept it very well hidden.
"Your Majesty, it won't be long. This servant thinks that tomorrow night... no, the night after tomorrow, Consort Shu can serve you in bed." Although Xiao Heye was speaking to the Emperor, his gaze never left Su Tiyue.
Su Tiyue looked at him, her lips slightly parted, but in the end she didn't say anything.
Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Then it's settled! The day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... If I fail to find you again this time, Minister Xiao, I will certainly not let you off lightly."
Xiao Heye nodded slightly: "As you command."
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