Chapter 32 Watching the Way for Me
Chi Ying was no longer willing to endure it.
She doesn't remember how she lost control and kissed him. Perhaps she could have endured it by forcing herself, but the moment their lips touched, her reason almost instantly collapsed, and there was no turning back.
Her body was seized by a lust and desire that went against her will; she pressed herself against him uncontrollably, kissing him and rubbing her lips against his.
It seemed that only in this way could the unbearable itching inside the body be relieved.
However, he was not as cool as I had imagined; every part of his skin that touched me exuded a masculine, scorching heat.
Fortunately, her lips and teeth were still moist, which she greedily licked, writhing restlessly. She reached out and touched the jade thumb ring on his finger, one of the few cool things on him. Lost in passion, she wore the ring and gently pressed it against her burning heart...
At that moment, she was even glad that he couldn't see her.
Her greed was invisible, as was her near-pathological loss of control.
For a moment, she even had a despicable thought: how wonderful it would be if she were the real Princess Zhao, then she wouldn't have to be so humble and ashamed, and she wouldn't have to live in such fear.
She can do whatever she wants.
His emotions surged, and physiological tears welled up, dripping onto his cheeks and running down his face, from his jawline to his Adam's apple, unable to be stopped by the rugged curve of his face.
Chi Ying trembled as she extended the tip of her tongue and licked away the tear that was hanging on her Adam's apple.
In an instant, the man's breathing became heavy, and his veins bulged.
A large hand suddenly pressed her close to his waist, and the man took the initiative, forcefully kissing her, almost swallowing all her breath.
Chi Ying felt both pain and pleasure. It turned out that beneath his calm and collected exterior lay a turbulent and ferocious nature that no one knew about. Before, she only wanted to hide, but now she desperately wanted him to hold her tighter.
Yan Xuecui kissed her full, moist lips, forcing her to let out a soft moan in addition to her panting.
He thought, maybe I can stay here.
Why can't we?
Giving her a moment to catch her breath, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Do you like me like this?"
Chi Ying felt ashamed and didn't answer, but tremblingly kissed him again.
As the elaborate outer garment was peeled away inch by inch, she felt both expectant and anxious. He was blind and could only explore the structure of her dress with his fingertips. She even felt that he was taking too long to undress her, a slow and agonizing process.
The girl's delicate shoulders were revealed. Yan Xue lowered his head, his breath hot, and kissed down her soft, smooth flesh, leaving a faint ring of his teeth marks amidst her gasps.
As her lips moved downwards, she shrank back, but her arms clung tightly to his shoulders, as if in silent preparation and invitation.
Yan Xuecui: "I'll ask you one more time, do you want me?"
Chi Ying blushed deeply, overwhelmed with shame.
She's already in this state, how can she still refuse him?
Her jaw was chattering, and she managed to utter a hesitant, breathy "want".
But at that moment, the swaying carriage suddenly stopped.
Chi Ying leaned forward abruptly, her chest colliding with his burning lips.
Cheng Huai's voice came from outside the car window: "Your Highness, Imperial Physician Lin is already waiting at the residence. As for the Princess, is there anything I can do to lend a hand?"
Inside the carriage, there was a stillness, as if the smoke and fire of battle had subsided and thick smoke still lingered.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Chi Ying almost instantly snapped back to reality. Realizing what she was doing, she frantically tried to retreat, but the man held her tightly around the waist, rendering her unable to move.
Only she knew how much she longed to be close to him at that moment; even with his grip on her waist so tight, she couldn't help but tremble slightly.
But she was so engrossed in her own world that she forgot she was still in the carriage. They had arrived at the Prince Zhao's residence, and everyone was waiting for them to get off. She couldn't do anything shameful, no matter how much it was agonizing.
With teary eyes, Chi Ying pleaded in a low voice, "Your Highness, not here..."
The surrounding cold, desolate air seemed to solidify into a tangible form.
Yan Xuecui's breath was heavy and scorching. Her cold and deep eyes were like a blood-soaked beast in a cage, silently lurking in the alternating light and shadow, exuding a dangerous meaning that made people dare not look directly at her.
Cheng Huai called out again, "Your Highness?"
Yuan De guessed what was going on and glared at him with his round eyes. Cheng Huai was momentarily embarrassed and stood by, holding his breath and waiting quietly.
After a long while, the panting inside the carriage gradually subsided, and they barely managed to suppress their breathing entirely through willpower.
Yan Xue Cui casually grabbed a cloak from the side and wrapped her whole body in his arms.
Her waist tightened suddenly, as if she were about to be lifted up. Chi Ying's breath trembled, and she instinctively struggled: "Your Highness, I can walk by myself..."
Yan Xue picked her up horizontally, a smile playing on her lips: "Can you stand steadily?"
Chi Ying moved her limp legs, bit her lip, and had no choice but to obediently hide in the cloak, burying her face in his neck.
Actually, I like him. The effects of the drug are kicking in, and I want every inch of my skin to be pressed tightly against him.
She just can't get over this mental hurdle.
The carriage curtain was lifted, and she suddenly remembered that he was blind and couldn't use his bamboo cane to feel his way while holding her. She couldn't help but worry and said, "Your Highness can't see, so let Xiangqin and Baoshan come instead..."
Before he finished speaking, he had already stepped down the stairs, saying, "Watch the way for me."
Chi Ying paused for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Okay."
She dared not be careless, keeping her eyes fixed on the road ahead, reminding him in time whether it was flat ground or a pond, where to go straight, where to turn, and so on.
Whenever she saw him lift his foot and almost miss a step, she would anxiously remind him, unaware that he knew his own mansion intimately, knowing exactly where the stone lanterns and steps were. Even if she didn't say anything, he could usually avoid them.
Chi Ying nestled in his arms and whispered, "Was I being long-winded?"
Yan Xuecui smiled gently: "As long as you don't lead me into the pond, it's fine."
Chi Ying said in a muffled voice, "How could that be?"
Yan Xuecui smiled but remained silent.
The spies in the mansion used to be very clever, especially after he went blind. They repeatedly devised schemes to lure him to high places or watersides, and then, with the help of others, would seize the opportunity to assassinate him. He faced many dangerous situations, and gradually he became familiar with all parts of the mansion and his actions were almost indistinguishable from those of sighted people.
Seeing that she hadn't said much for a long time, he frowned slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable. "Say more, your voice is especially soft and pleasant today."
A single sentence reignited the pent-up agitation within her.
Chi Ying pursed her lips, a blush spreading across her face, but her body instinctively hugged him tighter, her breath sweet and hot against his neck.
Cheng Huai went straight from Fufeng Palace to the Imperial Hospital, and then rode back to his residence at full speed with Imperial Physician Lin. Imperial Physician Lin stayed at Shuyu Zhai and had already figured out the mystery of that silver-red jade flower.
Yan Xuecui stepped into the room and placed the person on the bed.
With the gold ingot hanging down, Judge Lin carefully examined Chi Ying's pulse before saying, "The strange fragrance on the silver-red jade is actually the aphrodisiac. Normally, it smells no different from ordinary flower fragrances, but once it comes into contact with alcohol, the medicinal properties of the aphrodisiac will be easily activated. It seems that the princess touched the flower with her fingers, drank alcohol at the banquet, or stayed in a place with a strong smell of alcohol for too long, which is why she was poisoned by the aphrodisiac."
Neither of them were really surprised; Chi Ying's reactions throughout the journey had already explained everything.
She secretly gripped the blankets beneath her, trying to breathe softly, not daring to lose her composure in front of others.
Seeing that Prince Zhao's face was cold and gloomy, Judge Lin hurriedly said, "Your Highness, rest assured, the Princess Consort's poisoning is still mild and there is no danger to her life. However, she will inevitably experience some poisoning symptoms."
Yan Xuecui had a rough idea of what was going on. The person behind the scenes was actually targeting Princess Rui and the Eighth Prince. It just so happened that she and Princess Rui were choosing flowers together, which is why she was contaminated with the fragrant poison attached to the peony that Princess Rui had chosen.
Princess Rui's poisoning was more severe, and she could no longer hold on, so she had to go to a side hall to rest. The princess's poisoning was milder, which is why she was able to endure it until now.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the mastermind behind this also had the intention of killing two birds with one stone, and also plotting against his princess, so that the Eighth Prince would be accused of disrespecting his sister-in-law and would never be able to recover.
Even without that intention, Yan Xuecui would never let go of anyone who touched his bedmate.
If King Xuan is behind that, things will get interesting.
Yan Xuechu chuckled coldly, her voice slightly deep: "How do we detoxify?"
Lin Yuanpan said, "Your Majesty, I can prescribe a calming and soothing remedy for the Princess. If that doesn't work..." He paused, glanced at Prince Zhao, and lowered his voice, "If that still doesn't work, Your Highness will need to cooperate in performing the rites of conjugal relations. This will also help to quickly expel the incense poison from the body."
He said these words, but in reality, he was also considering King Zhao's well-being.
Others might not know, but how could Imperial Physician Lin not see that the Princess Consort urgently needed an antidote, but Prince Zhao was actually enduring to the extreme, and if this continued, Imperial Physician Lin was afraid that he would get sick from holding it in.
But when Chi Ying heard that there was another way, she immediately said, "I... I'll take the medicine first. Maybe I'll feel better after taking the medicine."
Lin Yuanpan felt a chill run down his spine and dared not look at King Zhao's expression.
Yan Xue smiled, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Okay."
Judge Lin hesitated, then wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurried downstairs to write a prescription and get the medicine.
Yan Xuecui remained silent for a moment, then ordered everyone to leave.
The room fell into a quiet stillness as only the two of them remained.
Beneath the surface of calm lies a turbulent undercurrent of suppressed tension.
The curtains were lifted, and the bed sank slightly. Chi Ying watched as he lay down, his radiant heat completely enveloping her.
Her cheeks were burning, and her whole body was burning hot. She sensed his approach, but her body's desire prevented her from resisting.
Chi Ying's heart was pounding wildly, but she still forced herself to say, "Your Highness, Imperial Physician Lin said my poisoning isn't severe, otherwise..."
Before she could finish speaking, her lips were suddenly sealed by his, followed by a fierce and intense kiss, as if he wanted to release all the emotions he had been holding back.
Her mind went blank as his presence forcefully entered her. She was forced to tilt her head back and endure it, powerless to resist, yet her heart pounded uncontrollably.
Between breaths, he cupped her face in his hands, his fingertips brushing away the tear tracks at the corners of her eyes. "I've been by your side all day. No matter how badly you're poisoned, I'm not much better off. What, do you want me to suffer with you?"
Chi Ying's teary eyes finally revealed a hint of astonishment.
So...he was poisoned too?
She was so preoccupied with herself that she didn't even think of this...
Before she could react, the man had already gripped her hand tightly, reaching deep into her veins, where the heat and passion were intense.
Chi Ying trembled all over, her clothes were soaked with sweat, and her fingertips were starting to go weak. In a daze, she recalled the various things in the picture book, but they were different in the end.
She had never tested herself, but she knew it must be very difficult.
These past years have been filled with hardship. Before returning to the Marquis of Changyuan's mansion, her life was worse than that of a wealthy servant in a large household. She lived with such uncertainty for seven years, and before returning to the capital, she was emaciated and pale. Now, she has only gained a little weight. When she looked into that place, it was probably stronger than her forearm. This was one of the reasons why she used to have a vague fear of it.
Yan Xue's jaw tightened, and a surge of intense emotion welled up in her gray eyes, almost overflowing.
He guided us in an extremely hoarse voice, "I can't see, please... lead the way."
A sudden heat surged through Chi Ying's mind, igniting her entire body.
A wet, sticky liquid welled up like tears, just like every passionate kiss they shared. He kissed her lips, and she held him tightly, her body taut like a bowstring, opening her lips to receive him.
Yan Xuecui had been blind for nearly two years. Before meeting her, his senses were empty and everything was without light. He was anxious and almost went mad because of this. Only blood and pain could bring him a moment of comfort.
But he knew in his heart that it wasn't a consolation, but just a mad outburst from his madness.
If you're injured, you're injured; if you're dead, you're dead.
In any case, in this world, it's either someone else who dies or him; what difference does it make if he dies a day earlier or a day later?
It wasn't until he met her that his stagnant senses slowly began to awaken.
He was captivated by her scent, lost in the warmth and softness of her embrace, and desperately craved every inch of her tenderness. Even the most ordinary touches to others sent his body and soul trembling uncontrollably.
Every moment we've shared in the past has been like this.
The same is true at this moment.
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Author's Note: I recommend my friend's novel, "Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband's Brother" by Chen Guimo. If you like it, feel free to add it to your favorites!
In her past life, Pei Zhaoying, as the eldest princess of the Great Liang Dynasty, was pushed to the center of a power vortex, was assassinated and seriously injured, and was ultimately forced to marry the most ambitious minister.
After the marriage, she suffered endless torment. Xiao Yucheng pinched his new bride's chin, his expression disdainful and cold: "You're a useless person. If it weren't for the imperial marriage, would you even be worthy of entering my Xiao family? How are you going to bear children for me?"
Pei Zhaoying lived a life of constant fear due to her husband's mistreatment. She was neglected at home, lacked clothes and food, and endured Xiao Yucheng's frequenting of brothels and his embrace with other women.
However, she was still inexplicably pierced by a thousand arrows and died on the banks of the Luo River.
Having been given a second chance at life, Pei Zhaoying, guided by her intuition, did not repeat her past mistakes and married her ex-husband's seemingly aloof and indifferent younger brother.
Her new husband was unexpectedly considerate and attentive. Although not good with words, he searched far and wide for the best doctors for her and even tested medicines on himself to treat her legs that prevented her from standing. When Pei Zhaoying was accidentally trapped in a fire, her new husband bravely rushed in and risked his life to bring her out. They lived in harmony and peace.
However, this seemingly perfect new husband would also, after Pei Zhaoying had to meet with her ex-husband for official business, become so engrossed in his desires that he would imprison her in the red-curtained bedchamber, making insatiable demands and whispering in her ear:
"Can my elder brother bring His Highness the same joy as I can?"
Pei Zhaoying's eyes reddened and welled up with tears from his yearning, only then realizing that she knew too little about her new husband.
The past floods back. Seeing Pei Zhaoying and her younger brother's harmonious relationship, the ex-husband regrets his actions and wants to try to start over, only to be met with Pei Zhaoying's disgusted rejection.
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Xiao Bo is cold-hearted by nature. Everyone says he is a brilliant judge who can solve cases, but they don't know that he is already rotten to the core.
Until he met that isolated and helpless princess.
She loved listening to him play "The Long River Chant," and would warm a pot of wine for him on snowy nights. Even when she was in dire straits, she still thought of protecting the people around her.
Unfortunately, he arrived too late in his previous life.
In this life, Xiao Bo, without making a sound, meticulously plotted to get close to the majestic and powerful princess. After gaining her trust, he usurped the position of the princess's husband, which should have belonged to his elder brother. From then on, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to ensuring that the woman he cherished was well cared for and lived a carefree life in this marriage.
However, when Pei Zhaoying discovered his scheme, Xiao Bo panicked completely and tried every means to keep her. This aloof and ethereal man became humble and mad because of his deep affection across two lifetimes:
"Aying, in this life, I only want to protect you."
No one can take you away.
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