From Helian Ye's perspective, one can see Chu Changning's upper body pressed against the window.
The man held that extremely slender and soft waist in his arms, kissing it wantonly, whispering sweet nothings in the ear, and in the hazy light, it was impossible to see what the two of them were doing below.
He chuckled and ordered to his back, "Bring the telescope."
The boats on the river gradually left, leaving only a few scattered pleasure boats.
Chu Changning leaned against the window, struggling to twist her waist and dodge.
That madman, how could he be so petty, deliberately trying to show off to Helian Ye?
How could someone from a prestigious family in Yandu, known for its strict rules and high social standing, be so dissolute and humiliate others in public?
Yan Beimo was displeased with her lack of cooperation, and his expression darkened slightly.
He grabbed her neck from behind, threatening her.
"If you dare to make another move, I'll deal with you right now."
He pressed firmly against her back, lifted her up by her neck, and bit her lip.
Chu Changning felt uncomfortable with his posture and was forced to turn her head in response, unconsciously struggling and twisting her hips.
But soon she realized something was wrong and was too scared to move.
"My neck... my neck is going to break..."
A broken sound escaped his lips, and he mercifully let her go.
The next second, her waist was suddenly lifted up, and she turned around to face his Adam's apple.
His movements were so sudden that she was caught off guard and almost bit his Adam's apple before quickly backing away.
Yan Beimo glanced indifferently at the giant ship not far away; it was cold and looked terrifying.
Helian Ye noticed his gaze, put down the telescope in his hand, and as soon as he turned his head, he saw the window slam shut.
In the blur, two intertwined figures can be seen.
He raised an eyebrow, a hint of coldness flashing in his bewitching, glassy eyes, before turning and leaving.
Inside the painted boat.
Chu Changning's clothes were disheveled, hanging loosely around her waist.
She leaned against the screen, her two slender, white, and shapely legs exposed to the air, forcing her to stand on tiptoe.
Yan Beimo was a beast in human form; he hadn't even taken off his clothes, and he grabbed her waist, acting like a mad dog.
He leaned down and kissed her smooth back, then bit her earlobe along her neck.
"What did you do with him on the ship?"
Chu Changning's eyes welled up with tears, and she gasped softly. Hearing his words, she turned around.
"I was enjoying the scenery on the boat when I bumped into the assassin by chance. We chatted for a few minutes before I encountered him."
She usually doesn't wear makeup, but after being treated like this, her face is as beautiful as a peach blossom. When she turns her head to look at you, her eyes are like rippling spring water, so alluring that they seem to be dripping with moisture, more captivating than any fairy.
Yan Beimo's muscles were taut, and his rough fingertips gently caressed her waist.
After a while, seeing that she couldn't hold on any longer, he quickly picked her up and pinned her against the table.
Chu Changning immediately hooked her arm around his waist to support her aching body.
He leaned down to kiss her, his voice soft, yet it sounded terrifying.
"If you lie to me, I'll send you two to the underworld to have an affair."
He paused, then bit her lip, his voice low and menacing.
"Oh, I forgot to mention, I'll make sure you two are separated even after you die."
Chu Changning, "---"
She rolled her eyes, not wanting to talk to him.
Dissatisfied with her ignoring him, Yan Beimo stabbed her hard in the waist and abdomen.
Chu Changning winced in pain, fearing he would say more, and immediately changed the subject.
"I just saw you and Princess Pingyang traveling together. What were you doing?"
God knows, she had no intention of questioning him at all, but he misunderstood and thought she was jealous.
His expression improved slightly, but he didn't offer any explanation, only saying one sentence.
"This person will be staying in the mansion for a while, so you don't need to pay any attention to her."
Those damned scoundrels! They allow officials to set fires while forbidding ordinary people to even light lamps.
Chu Changning hummed in agreement, then lost interest in paying him any attention.
Perhaps out of consideration for the child, he still had some sense of reason and let her go after his outburst.
Chu Changning finally breathed a sigh of relief, but in an instant, he grabbed her waist and pulled her onto the small couch inside the boat, gripping the back of her neck and acting crazy.
Tears welled up in her eyes from anger, and she deliberately pinched his leg.
But this scoundrel didn't take off his clothes at all, so pinching him wouldn't hurt much.
After an unknown amount of time, it got dark outside. There were faint lights on the river, and the moon overhead cast its light on the water, making it shimmer.
When Chu Changning regained consciousness, he had already returned to his residence.
She quickly washed herself, then collapsed onto the bed, exhausted, and fell asleep.
When Yan Beimo returned and saw that she was asleep, he slapped her awake.
Chu Changning was a bit grumpy when she woke up, but when she opened her eyes and saw it was him, she forced herself to hold it back, feeling an internal ache of anger.
"What's wrong?"
Her tone was soft and gentle, but Yan Beimo had already caught the anger in her eyes and couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile.
"Nothing's wrong, go to sleep."
Chu Changning, "---"
ill.
The illness is quite serious.
The capital city is in a state of panic lately. The Empress has died, but the Emperor has not set up a mourning hall or held a funeral, causing widespread fear in the court and the palace.
Inside the emperor's bedroom, a cold, secret chamber was built, containing an ice coffin in which lay Chu Chang Le, dressed in her wedding gown.
The ice coffin was large enough for two people to lie down in.
After drinking, Shen Yan's eyes became hazy. He leaned over the ice coffin and looked at it, then suddenly reached out and tugged at her lips, a strange and inexplicable gesture.
Inside the silent ice chamber, there was no sound.
He looked at the person inside the ice coffin, his eyes lowered, remaining motionless and silent.
After an unknown amount of time, he opened the mechanism, lay down inside, and fell into a deep sleep while embracing the already stiff corpse.
In the first year of the Tai Shi era of the Great Jin Dynasty, the princes of the north marched south to attack, causing widespread suffering among the people of the Central Plains. The prime minister seized power, and the previous dynasty was corrupt and decadent.
The Li family of Longxi, which was on good terms with the new emperor, joined forces with other powerful families to put pressure on the regent ministers and hinder the prime minister's power.
In November of the same year, the new emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty, disregarding the objections of powerful families, actually decided to personally lead troops on a northern expedition.
Before the new emperor ascended the throne, the Central Plains were divided and in chaos. He once led his troops on a northern expedition, successively destroying the Southern Liang and Bashu regions. After the Great Jin temporarily unified the country, the northern princes split up, and this was his second northern expedition.
The previous emperor disagreed, but the new emperor was determined and personally led the troops into battle on the fifteenth.
The generals who had fought alongside him to conquer the Jin Dynasty accompanied him, and the entire world was thrown into chaos.
The kings of the north were surprised that he would personally lead the expedition. The King of Pingxi, who had attacked the Sishui area, immediately stopped the war and began to send a message to the King of Lingnan by carrier pigeon.
After receiving the letter, the King of Lingnan retreated his troops to Guanling and personally went to Chaodong to seek an audience with Yan Beimo.
Inside the Council Hall.
Yan Beimo sat high above in the main hall, with generals from various regions and his trained retainers and advisors standing below him.
The King of Lingnan sat in the lower seat and recounted the battle at Guanling to him in detail.
"If Marquis Yan were to send troops now and assassinate the emperor, his great cause could be accomplished."
Yan Beimo has always been all talk and no action; he's the one who uses others, not the one who'll scheme against him.
Besides, on the surface, how could a scion of a prominent family from Yandu be the kind of person who plots rebellion and usurps the throne?
He put down his teacup and smiled gently.
"Your Highness is too kind. His Majesty personally led the expedition to quell the rebellion, and naturally, all the noble families in the land are of one mind with His Majesty."
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