Chapter 88. There is only one person like Li Yuanzhao in the world, unique and unparalleled.
Two hours later, it was completely dark outside, and even the faint sounds of singing and dancing coming from the Linde Hall had stopped. The entire palace was plunged into a deathly silence.
At this moment, the candles in the sleeping quarters of Xihe Palace had burned to the end, and a few hissing sparks flew from the wicks, making the room even more dim.
The air was thick with an ambiguous atmosphere. Li Yuanzhao got up from under the brocade quilt and loosely put on his outer robe.
The lingering desire in her eyes was gradually fading, replaced by her usual aloofness.
Seeing this, the man on the bed reached out and gently tugged at her sleeve, his fingertips still lingering with affection, as if he were pleading with her not to leave.
Perhaps the pleasure she had just experienced had indeed put her in a good mood, because Li Yuanzhao was more patient than usual.
Instead of brushing the hand away, she leaned down slightly and gently brushed her palm against Chen Yanqing's cheek.
Her cheeks were still a little hot and flushed.
Chen Yanqing buried his face in her palm, his eyelashes trembling, his eyes still wet.
Like a tamed beast, he looked at her with complete dependence.
He saw it clearly; the prince's expression just now clearly showed undisguised satisfaction.
Li Yuanzhao smiled, his tone slightly mocking, "Still have the energy?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yanqing froze for a moment, and her cheeks, which were originally flushed, turned deathly pale.
The exertion he had just endured had exhausted him. Compared to Li Yuanzhao's still considerable strength, he felt weak and unsteady even when he got up.
He quickly and carefully withdrew his hand, his fingertips curling slightly, not daring to try to stop him any longer.
Li Yuanzhao didn't look at him again, turned around and walked straight to the bath in the inner room.
Soon, the sound of rushing water came from the bath, gradually washing away the lingering romantic atmosphere in the bedroom.
Chen Yanqing lay on the bed, his gaze following the figure as it disappeared behind the screen, lingering there for a long time.
The warmth of her palm seemed to linger on his chin, making it feel even more scorching.
My chest felt like it was filled to the brim with something, and it ached from the fullness.
Only at that moment did he become certain.
He didn't simply like Li Yuanzhao.
He had fallen in love with her.
But once the thought came to him, he felt no panic at all; instead, he felt incredibly at ease.
There is only one person like Li Yuanzhao in the world, truly unique.
It's perfectly normal to admire her and be fond of her.
Even knowing that her gentleness always harbored traps, even knowing that he might just be one of her many men...
This love, like a wildly growing vine, still tightly entwined his heart.
Being able to be her person was already a blessing he couldn't have asked for.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he abruptly got out of bed, his eyes frantically scanning the messy sheets.
At this moment, on the intricately carved rosewood bed, the brocade quilt was overturned, robes were scattered, and everything was in disarray...
But apart from these, there seems to be nothing else.
Just then, a cold voice came from behind.
What are you looking for?
Chen Yanqing froze, then slowly turned around.
Li Yuanzhao had already emerged from the bath, dressed in a plain white undergarment, his long, wet hair draped over his shoulders.
She stood by the screen, coldly watching him. There was no trace of the patience and tenderness in her eyes, only undisguised, icy scrutiny.
Chen Yanqing himself couldn't explain what he was looking for.
He was perhaps hoping that her previous relationship with Lin Xuean was just a fling and that nothing had actually happened.
It wasn't until he met her eyes at that moment that he realized he had truly crossed the line.
How dare he even dream of such things? And he showed it in front of her!
Li Yuanzhao didn't give him a chance to explain, directly piercing the ridiculous disappointment in his eyes, "You're not expecting me to remain chaste for you, are you?"
Chen Yanqing's Adam's apple bobbed, and he hurriedly lowered his eyes, "This subordinate dares not."
"You'd better not dare." Li Yuanzhao looked down at him. "Otherwise, just because of the look in your eyes just now, I can have someone remove your manhood right now, so you'll know what it means to be proper."
These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over my head and toes.
Chen Yanqing suddenly felt a pain in her lower body.
"Get off."
Li Yuanzhao's voice grew even colder, and he didn't even bother to give her a second glance.
Chen Yanqing didn't dare to delay and hurriedly grabbed the robes scattered by the bed and put them on haphazardly.
As he fastened his belt, he couldn't help but think: How can this woman change her mind faster than turning the pages of a book?
He quickly stepped outside the door and quietly closed it behind him.
Li Yuanzhao watched Chen Yanqing stagger away, and the moment the door closed, the last trace of coldness in his eyes returned to calm.
A long-held suspicion has finally been confirmed at this moment.
Although she has never fallen in love with anyone, she is by no means insensitive to emotions.
She could see clearly Chen Yanqing's barely concealed jealousy, his cautious probing, and even his slightly overstepping expectations just now.
It seems he has truly fallen for her.
This realization made her chuckle softly, but her laughter was full of sarcasm, as if she had heard the most absurd joke of her life.
Her enemy, the person she desperately wanted to kill.
Surprisingly, I like her.
Unfortunately, Chen Yanqing's feelings meant nothing to her.
Li Yuanzhao never envisioned any other life for himself.
Her life had only one path—to sit on that supreme dragon throne and ascend the throne as empress.
If she can't get on, she'll kill everyone who tries to stop her and then get on.
Unless, she is dead.
Otherwise, it will not end until death.
Chen Yanqing was destined to be a stumbling block on that path.
Therefore, whether Chen Yanqing loves her or hates her, it doesn't change the fact that they can only be "enemies to the death" in this life.
She never gave up on wanting to kill him.
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