Chapter 19 The Casebook in a Frenzy
In the hot spring hall of Zichen Palace, Gan Cao saw familiar faces—Liu Shangqin and Sun Momo.
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you. May you be blessed with good fortune." The two bowed respectfully.
Upon seeing Liu Shangqin's actions, he felt a conditioned panic, but then he remembered that he was now a formal palace attendant, considered a master, and entitled to Liu's courtesy.
"There's no need for such formalities, sir." He suppressed his complicated emotions, quickly went over to support Liu Shangqin's arm, and gestured for Sun Momo to get up.
Seeing his friendly expression, Liu Shangqin smiled and said, "Your Highness is now a concubine, so I must still follow the rules."
Sun Momo, who was standing next to her, also laughed and said, "Today, it will still be the old man who serves the young master during his bath."
Hearing this, Gan Cao felt a little relieved. In the past, he would take special care of himself before serving the emperor. This time, he came in a hurry and was afraid that he might have done something wrong and spoil the emperor's mood. With Sun Momo by his side, he felt more at ease.
Unlike the monks' quarters, this hot spring palace had many more palace servants. Even though he was used to being served by Sun Momo, he still felt a little uncomfortable under the gaze of so many palace servants.
But the matter of serving him in bed could not be delayed, so he dared not hesitate and let Sun Momo undress him and take him to the hot spring.
As soon as he entered the hot spring, he felt an unusual heat.
"The hot spring here contains special medicinal herbs for skin care. Long-term bathing will make your skin firmer and more perfect," Sun Momo whispered in his ear.
Just as Gan Cao was about to stick his upper body out, he heard this and sank his body back into the hot spring, not even sparing his neck. If he could, he would have liked to sink his whole body into it.
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His body was thoroughly washed, and his private parts received special care. When he was helped out of the hot spring, his face was flushed and he had no strength left.
Next, Sun Momo showed off her skills again, massaging some special acupoints that promote blood circulation during her full-body treatment.
The young man, already as beautiful as a lotus emerging from water, was now even more beautiful than a flower. The palace maids inside all lowered their heads, not daring to look at him for long.
The thin nightgown was tied at the waist with a belt, and a bright red cloak was draped over it, making his whole person shine like a bright pearl.
He was thus helped out of the hot spring palace and led towards the emperor's bedroom.
The cool night breeze helped him regain some of his strength, but his blood was becoming increasingly restless, making it difficult for the heat on his cheeks to subside.
Upon seeing him again, the chief eunuch's pupils contracted, and then he scrutinized the man's face, neck, Adam's apple, and loose cloak with eagle-like eyes, swallowing a word vaguely: vixen!
The master still had some affection for him, and he could soothe the master's feelings. The steward quickly suppressed his ruthless emotions and led him into the inner hall with a blank expression.
This was not the emperor's usual private quarters, and Gan Cao had never been here before, but he didn't notice the furnishings around him at all. His gaze was immediately drawn to the young monarch in front of the table.
She held the glass with her slender fingers, drinking slowly and deliberately. Her usually deep and dark eyes seemed to reflect the moon, making them appear somewhat shallow. Her normally neat collar was also slightly open, as if she was afraid of the heat, giving her a languid air.
With just one glance, Gan Cainan blushed, her heart pounded, and she couldn't move her feet.
"Come here." The king glanced at him and summoned him as casually as if calling a puppy.
He took small steps to the king, and just as he was about to bow, she pulled him onto her lap and made him sit down.
"Come, drink." The king's voice was hoarse, like a scalding hot spring, instantly burning his ears red.
Before he could react, the glass wine cup was placed to his lips.
His Majesty just drank from this cup.
Perhaps the wine was too strong; before he could even taste it, the heat ignited his entire body.
"Your Majesty..." he couldn't help but call out softly, as if his throat had been burned, and his voice unconsciously became a little hoarse.
The next moment, he was pushed down onto the table.
The palace seemed to spin, scattering books, papers, cloaks, and nightgowns all over the floor.
The specially groomed man shone with white light on the sandalwood table, like a swan descended to earth. Despite his background as a palace servant, he seemed to possess a touch of nobility.
The king thought of the bright moon in the sky again, and his desire to crush it grew even stronger.
A large hand pressed down on his neck, his Adam's apple was also pressed down, the air became thin, a strange feeling rose from the depths of his body, and his eyes became more and more ardent, looking at the bowing king as if he were looking at the descent of a god.
With a crackling sound, the wick of the palace lantern by the wall popped, making the flame even brighter.
It was still spring, but the wind and rain were as fierce and urgent as summer, making the flowers on the branches tremble. But the flowers and plants love the rain and dew, and even though they could not bear it, they still prayed for more.
Summer rain is merciless, only wantonly venting its emotions.
Fortunately, the flowers and plants that had been carried to the bed were wildflowers from the mountain roadside. Although they were completely out of their minds in the storm, they did not fall into a deep sleep.
Gan Cainan felt weak all over, without any strength, and her mind was blank, but her eyes were still following her emperor.
Already slightly tipsy, Si Ze's drunkenness and frustration had completely dissipated after her outburst. Looking at the seemingly broken Xiao Cai Nan, she felt a rare pang of guilt. And yet, he still had her completely on his mind.
"Does Qingqing want a child?" For some reason, she suddenly asked this question.
Gan Cao was somewhat bewildered. He had never considered this question before, and besides, his brain and body were still in the afterglow of the intense stimulation, making it even more impossible for him to think about the problem.
Although he didn't understand, he knew what to do: "I will obey Your Majesty."
Si Ze was somewhat surprised, yet inexplicably felt that Xiao Cainan was just like that. Her indescribable feelings made her continue to tempt her: "If you have a child, you will be promoted; with a princess, no one will dare to look down on you anymore..."
rank, princess...
Licorice's heart skipped a beat, her muddled mind cleared up a bit, and her already dry throat seemed to become even drier.
He had only just tasted a tiny bit of power when His Majesty began to tempt him with a state banquet.
At that moment, his heart pounded so hard that his chest ached, but when he met His Majesty's gaze, he suddenly came to his senses.
"I was born a palace servant, and everything I have belongs to Your Majesty. Your Majesty can do whatever you want with my body." Facing the wise and sagacious Emperor, he did not hide his thoughts. "Thanks to Your Majesty's favor, I have been promoted to the rank of Cai Nan. I have already received wealth and respect that I have never received before, and I dare not ask for more..."
At that moment, those eyes were so pure that Si Ze reached out and covered them.
"What an idiot."
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