Chapter 38 I'll punish you by making you apologize
Chi Ying would obediently follow King Zhao's orders as much as she could, but she dared not bite him... such an act of disrespect and a great challenge to her sense of shame was something she could not do recklessly.
Upon hearing his muffled groan, she was so startled that she immediately loosened her teeth. The man's breathing became even heavier as a result, and the hand gripping her lower back tightened abruptly. Chi Ying instantly straightened up and gasped.
Yan Xue's chest heaved violently, her remaining rationality barely suppressing her desires; otherwise, her soft, slender body would not have been able to withstand his uncontrolled force.
The more he tried to control it, the more his insides burned. A burning, rampant desire surged into the deep darkness, rushing around without finding an outlet, almost breaking free of its shackles and tearing his internal organs apart.
Yan Xue pressed her forehead against her cheek, her voice hoarse: "You dare not?"
Chi Ying guessed that his old illness had flared up again, even more severely than ever before. In the past, she only needed to cooperate by holding him and kissing him, but now, that seemed far from enough to satisfy him...
She pressed her lips together and whispered, "Your Highness, I..."
“If I say, I forgive you for your innocence…” Yan Xuecui heard her own voice succumbing to her instincts, “you can do whatever you want to me.”
Chi Ying stared wide-eyed in astonishment, almost doubting that she had misheard.
What do you mean by "she can do whatever she wants"?
Her mind was in a mess, and she couldn't quite grasp the meaning of the word. Even if it meant the surface meaning, she couldn't be so audacious as to offend someone who could hold her life or death in their hands.
"Do you really have to bite it?"
That's really strange.
There are similar scenes in the picture book, but she doesn't seem to understand the fun in them.
She tried to recall that he always kissed her with a nibbling and sucking motion, as if... her body would undergo some kind of hidden change.
A slight tingling sensation seeps out from the gaps in the pain, seeping into the flesh and bone marrow, spreading like water.
She recalled the trembling pain she felt then, yet also a strange, exhilarating sensation. She would clutch at anything within reach to resist the peculiar discomfort, but she couldn't push him away.
So what he wanted was that feeling?
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Yan Xue felt his pent-up frustration from the past few days burning like a raging fire, and waiting even a moment longer would be enough to burn him to ashes.
He could no longer hold back; his rough, large hands gripped the back of her neck, and a fierce, passionate kiss landed heavily on her.
Before Chi Ying could breathe, she heard his extremely hoarse voice say, "If you can't take it, bite me."
As soon as she finished speaking, her lips and tongue pried open her teeth, followed by a rapid and intense kiss, as if she wanted to pour out all the violent emotions that had accumulated over the past few days.
Chi Ying's mind went blank. Her body was firmly restrained, and her heart and lungs felt as if they were being squeezed tightly. A suffocating pain pressed down on her chest, leaving her no room to breathe.
She instinctively began to struggle, but she couldn't break free from his iron grip. Her soft moans and pleas turned into muffled sobs.
As physiological tears streamed down her face, Yan Xuecui sensed them but did not stop. Instead, he kissed her even deeper, swallowing her tears along with them.
Chi Ying felt all her strength drain away, her heart clenching. Amidst the pain, panic, and helplessness, she mustered her last will to survive and bit his lower lip hard with her teeth.
The soft, moist sensation was instantly replaced by a sharp, stinging pain, as if a caged beast had tasted fresh blood. The intense pleasure instantly seeped into the bone marrow, soothing every nerve on the verge of collapse like sweet rain.
Yan Xuecui's eyes were bloodshot, her breath trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her cold, abyss-like pupils.
Chi Ying finally got a chance to catch her breath. She pushed his shoulder away with all her might, her mind in turmoil, and her breathing was difficult to calm down for a long time.
Yan Xuecui was pushed away by her, and there were still traces of blood from her saliva sticking to his lips. He unconsciously licked his lips, and the sweet and fishy aftertaste still made him feel dizzy with pleasure.
Chi Ying stared blankly at the bloodstains on his lips, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe.
She was a little angry that he was pressuring her like this, and a little aggrieved, like a drowning person struggling to climb ashore. That suffocating feeling lingered in her chest, and even breathing was accompanied by waves of pain.
Yan Xue's restlessness subsided slightly. She reached out her hand to her, her usual gentle and warm smile returning. "A-Ying, come here."
Chi Ying clenched her fingers, her eyes red-rimmed, and looked at him warily, not being so obedient for the first time.
Yan Xue asked gently, "Are you angry?"
Chi Ying knew she shouldn't have any emotions; a fake like her had no right to get angry. But she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her eyes.
Suppressed sobs reached his ears.
Yan Xuecui's fingertips curled slightly, and a strange sense of suffocation welled up in her heart, as if something was churning in her chest, inexplicably tightening and aching.
He reached out his hand to her again, his voice lower: "Ah Ying."
Chi Ying quietly held back her tears, obediently placed her hand in his palm, letting him wrap it around her, hold it tightly, and pull her close.
As soon as she got close, the soft body in her arms trembled involuntarily. Yan Xue nuzzled her cheek with her nose, her warm and restrained breath brushing against her lips. "I'm sorry, I was wrong just now."
Chi Ying's eyes reddened, "...This humble servant dares not."
Yan Xue gently stroked her cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "It's because I...missed you so much."
Even though she knew he was only half-joking, and perhaps just teasing her, when his cheek pressed intimately against hers and he inhaled her scent almost greedily, she still felt a strange tingling sensation in her heart.
Fortunately, he calmed down and didn't kiss her like before.
There were many moments when she truly believed that the rumors outside were true; he was a violent and cruel person at heart, only hiding it under a noble and elegant exterior, and rarely revealing it.
Seeing the bright red mark on his lips where she had bitten them, she pursed her lips, afraid that he would hold a grudge later, so she lowered her posture and said softly, "I bit Your Highness."
Yan Xuecui chuckled: "I told you, you can do whatever you want to me. You bit very well just now. Next time, you might as well be bolder."
Chi Ying blushed, unsure how to respond.
He held her like that as the carriage traveled all the way to Prince Zhao's residence.
But with his legs pressing down on her, the pain quietly spread, and being held tightly in his arms, unable to move, she was in real pain.
Yan Xuecui noticed that she was restless and frowned: "What's wrong?"
Chi Ying found it difficult to speak, but under his persistent questioning, she vaguely said, "I... am still in a bit of pain, it's been too long since last time."
She can't even sit on a soft cushion, so how could she feel comfortable sitting on his solid, hard feet?
Yan Xue Cui understood immediately and asked with a smile, "Then what do you want?"
Chi Ying didn't know what to do. When she was alone in the carriage, she could at least lie down for a while to relieve herself, but now she was sitting in the same carriage as him, and even sitting on his lap...
Yan Xuecui: "Shall I rub it for you?"
Chi Ying was so frightened that she almost jumped off him, but he reached out and pulled her back.
Yan Xue Cui slightly parted his knees, letting her sit between his legs, his arms firmly supporting her waist, in a posture similar to carrying her horizontally.
Without that friction and pressure, she was indeed very comfortable sitting there. The only downside was that he had to bear her weight the entire time...
After hesitating for a long time, Chi Ying finally said, "I'd better sit by myself..."
Although he had already witnessed his amazing arm strength, supporting her on his back for an hour without complaining of being tired, the journey back to the manor still took nearly two hours, and he couldn't keep carrying her like this forever.
Yan Xuecui pursed her lips and said, "Consider it punishment for me, and an apology to you."
Chi Ying tried to persuade him but to no avail, and he couldn't get down either, so she had no choice but to give up the struggle for the time being.
Fortunately, not long after, Lianyun, whom she had sent out to buy snacks, caught up with her. Knowing that she had only stayed at the Chi residence for a short while before being picked up by Prince Zhao and had not yet had lunch, she brought over peach blossom pastries and Yunnan ham cakes for her to have something to eat first.
Chi Ying hadn't intended to buy these snacks, and yet she had made Chi Ying travel so far. She took the food box with shame, leaving half of the snacks for them to share, and taking the rest back to the carriage herself.
Upon opening the food box, the aroma of sweet pastries wafted out. Although I had never tried them before, the place with the longest queue on the street couldn't be bad.
Chi Ying took a bite of the peach blossom pastry, looked up at him and asked, "Has Your Highness had lunch yet?"
Yan Xuecui rubbed the fading touch between her fingertips and said calmly, "You eat it."
Hearing this, Chi Ying knew he hadn't eaten. She took out a pastry and offered it to him. "This peach blossom pastry is sweet and soft. Would Your Highness like to try some?"
Yan Xuecui smelled the aroma of peach blossoms and ghee, lowered her head slightly, and took a bite from her hand.
His lips and tongue inevitably touched her fingers, bringing a slightly damp and soft sensation. Chi Ying's fingertips trembled slightly, but she still managed to resist and fed him the whole piece.
Remembering that he had just come out of the palace, she couldn't help but ask, "Is there any result regarding the Warmth Incense?"
She was also curious about who was behind this sabotage.
Yan Xuecui responded indifferently, "Mm."
Chi Ying hurriedly asked, "Who drugged me?"
Yan Xue smiled and reached out to her, "Come sit here and I'll tell you."
Chi Ying ate her snacks listlessly.
Yan Xuecui closed his eyes and listened to the rustling chewing sounds coming from her mouth until the sounds stopped. He took a deep breath and reached out to pull her back.
Caught off guard, Chi Ying was back in his arms, whispering, "I didn't really want to know."
Yan Xuecui insisted on telling her, "It's Consort Li."
Chi Ying was slightly taken aback: "Consort Li?"
Yan Xuecui hummed in agreement. "What are your thoughts?"
What could she possibly think of that question? However, she did have some impression of Consort Li, knowing that she was the most noble and favored concubine in the harem besides the Empress, and also the birth mother of Prince Xuan.
So after thinking it over, Chi Ying couldn't quite understand her motives: "Why did Consort Li do this?"
Yan Xuecui said, "She plotted against the eighth brother to ruin his marriage. As for plotting against the Princess Consort of Rui..."
He gave a meaningful smile, "He probably can't bear to see her give birth to the eldest grandson of the emperor. Prince Xuan has been married for two years, but still has no children."
Chi Ying sighed inwardly. It turned out that the concubines in the harem not only had to compete for the emperor's favor, but also for whose prince was more outstanding. Now they even had to compete for the emperor's grandson. The struggle was endless, and she didn't know when it would end.
Yan Xuecui was somewhat surprised that she did not react much when Consort Li and Prince Xuan were mentioned.
"What is Ying thinking about?" he asked.
Chi Ying thought to herself, thankfully he was blind. If she had married any healthy prince instead of Chi Yingyue, she would have inevitably been drawn into these conflicts.
Of course, if it were a healthy prince, the entire Chi family would surely rise to prominence, and Chi Yingyue would not have given her such a good marriage.
Lost in thought, she suddenly felt a tightness around her waist, and then she realized that King Zhao was still waiting for her answer.
"I'm thinking..." Her mind raced, and she quickly said, "Consort Li is deeply favored by the Emperor. This matter is neither too big nor too small. How will the Emperor deal with her?"
Yan Xuecui chuckled lightly: "Her sins are not limited to this one."
The warm fragrance is harmful to the body if used excessively, and Emperor Yongcheng, who cherishes his life, will certainly not let it go easily.
The carriage moved forward with a slight jolt, and Chi Ying curled up in his warm embrace, falling asleep without realizing it.
When the car stopped, her body was suddenly suspended in the air, and she woke up with a start, only to realize that she had been carried by him all the way.
She looked at him with deep remorse, "Your Highness must be tired, right? Put me down, I can walk by myself..."
Yan Xuecui, on the contrary, appeared calm and composed, her eyes shining brightly, showing no signs of fatigue. She was completely different from the gloomy and dangerous look she had when she first entered the carriage.
It's like... being full and satisfied.
Perhaps this description is not accurate enough, but this is the first word that comes to Chi Ying's mind.
Yan Xuecui carried her out of the carriage and walked towards the mansion gate, saying, "I've carried you all the way here, a little longer won't make a difference."
A smile played on his lips. "Besides, aren't you still in pain?"
Chi Ying felt increasingly embarrassed. She thought back to the time she returned from the palace, when he carried her back to Shuyu Zhai in the same way. But at that time, she was under the influence of the love potion, confused and disoriented, and her steps were unsteady, making it impossible for her to walk. But today, she was clear-headed. Years of discipline made it hard for her to accept being carried back to her bedroom in front of everyone.
But he wouldn't let go, so she could only lower her face, leaving only her eyes showing, to watch the road for him.
Back at Shuyuzhai, the two had an early dinner, as they were both quite tired after a whole day of travel.
Yan Xue urged him to go to the washroom to bathe, while Chi Ying sat by the window, her chin propped up on her hand, but her heart was still with Aunt Xue.
If it weren't for Prince Zhao's sudden appearance today, things would likely have been settled by now. I wonder if Baoshan alone could handle Lady Yin and successfully bring her mother out of the Chi residence.
Just as he was feeling worried, he heard a noise outside the door; Baoshan had actually returned.
She closed the door and came in, nodding to her: "Aunt Xue has already been sent to Liu Mian Lane."
Chi Ying's eyes lit up. "Really? Madam Yin... Did Mother make things difficult for you?"
Baoshan said, "Madam did say a few words, but she also took your words to heart. In addition, if Aunt Xue stays in Chunliu Garden for too long, she will inevitably attract attention. Since you insisted on taking her away, Madam had no choice but to let her go."
She lowered her voice again and said, "Aunt Xue really likes that house. She told you to be careful in the Prince's mansion and not to worry about her. Unless it's something important, don't go to see her to avoid being discovered."
Chi Ying breathed a sigh of relief; her mother had finally escaped the den of wolves.
She wasn't afraid of being followed by the Yin family. She had nothing to lose. The Chi family had deceived the emperor, and their eldest daughter had an affair. The Yin family would only be more afraid of being exposed than she was, and would not dare to make any rash moves in the short term.
Chi Ying was extremely grateful to Bao Shan and could only give her more reward money. All the preparations for her mother and the monthly allowances for the maids could only be entrusted to her.
Bao Shan readily agreed, reassuring her.
Chi Ying looked at her, but couldn't help asking, "You're Madam's person, why are you helping me?"
Bao Shan smiled and said, "I came here with the Princess Consort, so the Princess Consort is naturally my mistress. It is only right and proper for me to serve my mistress. Besides, I am here with you, and I share your glory and your loss. Of course, I hope that everything is well for you."
Chi Ying nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you."
Once she received news that her mother had been settled, she felt relieved and went to take a bath.
Upon returning, they were surprised to find King Zhao holding a familiar picture book.
Xiangqin reluctantly pursed her lips, indicating that it was something King Zhao had specifically requested, and she dared not disobey, so she could only take out the picture album she had kept at the bottom of her trunk.
But... Chi Ying really couldn't understand why this person, who couldn't see, would take the booklet.
Chi Ying saw that the page he was touching contained a picture of the two of them naked and making love. Her cheeks flushed instantly, and she asked cautiously, "Your Highness... what do you want this for?"
Yan Xuecui put down the picture book and said slowly, "It is precisely because I cannot see that I would like to ask for your help."
Chi Ying's brow twitched, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in.
Sure enough, he said, "Ah Ying has always been well-behaved and ashamed to learn about the pleasures of the boudoir. I can do it for her, but if we ask someone to carve these pictures, it will be a waste of time and effort. Why don't you tell me about them, Ah Ying? I will learn and do everything myself. What do you think?"
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Author's Note: How's it going? Is it fat enough? [shy][shy][shy]
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