Xiao Nanhui's reaction was always slow, and by the time he realized that his words were inappropriate, it was already too late.
"To comprehend the exquisite ingenuity and discern its intricate structure is a delight in itself. Why would one need a treasure?"
The shadow on the ground moved closer, almost entangled with her shadow.
"Your Majesty is extremely intelligent, so naturally he would find it amusing. But I am a fool, and I am afraid I cannot appreciate the amusement."
Xiao Nan wanted to step back, but his legs couldn't move.
"You know, no matter how complex and difficult the exquisite niche is to decipher, there are patterns to follow. It can't be considered the most complicated thing in the world."
She only felt that her heart was beating very fast, but the blood in her limbs was flowing very slowly, so slowly that her every move became slow.
"I am stupid..."
Su Wei's breath was very close, so close that she could see the finely stitched patterns on the edge of his clothes with her lowered eyes.
Those were the clothes that emperors would wear during sacrifices. They were complicated and solemn, with a sense of abstinence and coldness.
She could smell the faint scent of him again.
Somehow, the smell now has less bitterness and more warmth, and even the air around it has become warmer.
Xiao Nanhui didn't dare to breathe, and was thinking about avoiding it no matter what.
The next second, a jade-like finger gently touched her heart.
“This is the most complicated thing in the world.”
Xiao Nanhui felt his pounding heart suddenly skip a beat.
She looked down along the hand and saw that the string of relic beads was still where it should be.
Isn’t he carrying that string of Buddhist beads?
But why did she feel that the person in front of her... was crazy?
"Many things in this world seem mysterious, strange, and unpredictable, but once their underlying principles are understood, they become as dull and boring as the rising and setting of the moon. However, I have never been able to fully understand the structure of Xiaoqing's place."
Her breathing quickened, and she almost whispered, "How could Your Majesty not see through my sincere heart towards Tiancheng..."
"Xiao Nanhui, are you really confused, or are you just teasing me?"
His figure swayed in the dim light of the surrounding palace lanterns, casting a long and narrow shadow on her cheek, and then the shadow spread out and surrounded her.
She felt a pair of thin but strong hands around her waist, and before she could react, something thin and slightly cool fell between her lips, like a plum petal falling in deep winter.
Blood rushed to Xiao Nanhui's crown. She felt her rising temperature warming the petal, bringing it closer and deeper to her, surrounding her with a surging breath.
She finally realized what was happening and subconsciously tried to break free from the embrace.
But as soon as she exerted force, the man seemed to know her next move. He took advantage of the force and dodged, causing her to fall towards the table beside her. His thin body pressed on her, and a tangible gaze slid down from her face.
The scene in the martial arts arena that day was repeated, but this time the positions on top and bottom seemed to be reversed.
"Every move Xiao Qing taught me, I dare not forget day or night."
She flapped her arms and legs twice like a goose that had been plucked and was lying on the chopping board, but she didn't dare to use any real strength. It looked more like a little trick between lovers, playing a double-edged sword.
He just looked at her quietly, but his eyes became hot, and two whirlpools seemed to appear in his dark pupils, trying to suck her in.
She panicked and felt everything around her was spinning.
Those eyes and the huge carved palace lanterns around them turned into a glowing light, mixed with the cold moonlight, and crashed straight into the vague fragments deep in her memory.
She finally remembered the scene and the embrace that night in the Snow Palace.
But why? How could it be...
Xiao Nanhui's thoughts came to a halt.
She felt that something that had been lurking in her heart was about to burst out uncontrollably.
This feeling was even more frustrating than the feeling of losing control of her body. To escape this suffocating situation, she angrily said, "Your Majesty, just because you're the Emperor and I don't dare to hurt you, do you think you can bully me at will?"
Almost in an instant, the fire in those eyes went out, and they returned to their calm state.
This time, there seemed to be even more death than before.
He let her go, slowly took a few steps back, and then walked into the darkness deep in the palace without looking back.
"Manager Shan, send her out."
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