In addition to stalls selling all kinds of trinkets, there are also many places selling snacks on the streets of the night market.
When Jing Zhe first bought it, although Murong Xi also longed for it, she refused him outright.
Perhaps she's still competing with Jing Zhe.
Although she was in Jing Zhe's arms at that moment—there was nothing she could do about it. She had tried to refuse, but she couldn't, so it wasn't her fault.
But if I eat what he bought, wouldn't that be the same as bowing down to him?
That definitely won't work.
On the other hand, as an empress, she received royal education from the Yueyao Kingdom from a young age. She was taught to "not speak while eating or sleeping" and even to "not show her teeth when laughing." Murong Xi could not accept eating directly in front of so many people on the street.
For example, she still cannot accept giving up the Empress.
However, her eyes betrayed her. Staring at so many local snacks and watching so many young girls on the street with companions, covering their mouths to enjoy the delicious food, she was ultimately filled with longing.
"Do you want some?"
Jing Zhe bought a lot of things and held them up as he asked.
No... I won't eat.
Murong Xi hesitated for a moment, but still spoke firmly.
"If you're not going to eat it, then I will."
After Jing Zhe finished speaking, he picked up a freshly fried crispy meat pie, put it in his mouth, and began to chew.
While eating, he couldn't help but comment: "This crispy pork pie is fatty but not greasy, and it's very fragrant. It's great, great!"
"..."
Because she had left early in the morning, and now it was evening, Murong Xi's stomach was empty. She had been looking at the food on the roadside and was already tempted, but now that Jing Zhe had deliberately tempted her, her stomach growled twice.
Jing Zhe chuckled inwardly, but said calmly, "Hey, whose stomach is growling?"
As he spoke, he pretended to look around and said to himself, "Maybe someone is starving? It's really stupid not to eat when you're hungry!"
"..."
Murong Xi clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, feeling both hungry and angry, wishing she could bite Jing Zhe to death to vent her anger.
"this…"
Jing Zhe picked up another fried meatball and waved it in front of Murong Xi, "Do you want some?"
"No--"
Before Murong Xi could even say the word "eat," Jing Zhe, quick as lightning, took advantage of her open mouth and stuffed the meatball directly inside.
"Hmm~"
Murong Xi's eyes widened in disbelief, and the next moment she opened her mouth as if she wanted to spit it out.
Having already forced her to eat, how could Jing Zhe possibly let her vomit it up?
Without further ado, he swiftly reached out and covered Murong Xi's cherry-like mouth.
"Mmm~"
Murong Xi's eyes widened even more, and she began gesturing wildly, even slapping Jing Zhe repeatedly.
After she swallowed it all, Jing Zhe released her mouth and said with a smile, "Since you've already eaten it, why spit it out? That's such a waste!"
He took his hand back and smelled it.
That faint, unique fragrance, just like that soft touch, was comforting, and Jing Zhe lingered in his thoughts.
Seeing Jing Zhe's actions, how could Murong Xi not know what he was doing? She blushed instantly and cursed him in her heart as a "lecherous scoundrel." However, why did she also feel very happy?
"Who's going to throw up?"
Murong Xi still glared fiercely at Jing Zhe.
"You, if I hadn't covered your mouth, you probably would have already thrown up that meatball!"
Jing Zhe spoke with conviction.
Murong Xi was about to open her mouth, but when her gaze fell on the still steaming fried meatballs in Jing Zhe's hand, she closed her mouth and reached out to pick up the fried meatballs.
Seeing this, Jing Zhe didn't bother to stop him at all. Instead, he grinned and said, "You say you won't eat it! You won't admit it in your heart, but your mouth is very— um…"
Before he could finish speaking, Murong Xi had already stuffed the fried meatball into his mouth. At first, he didn't care, but after the meatball was in his mouth, he even took a bite out of his own whims, only to realize that it was hot.
Because the meatballs are deep-fried, all the heat is sealed inside. When you bite into one, all the heat inside bursts out instantly, and it's really hot.
His subconscious action was to open his mouth and spit it out, but Murong Xi imitated what he had just done and covered his mouth with her soft little hand. Jing Zhe, who was burning up, suddenly felt that it wasn't so hot anymore. After eating the meatball, he even licked that fragrant and smooth little hand.
"you!"
The scene that Murong Xi had expected—Jing Zhe jumping up and down from the scald—did not happen. Instead, he licked her mouth, leaving Murong Xi both surprised and angry.
"what you do?"
Seemingly infected by the relaxed atmosphere around him, Murong Xi's tone also became more relaxed.
"Eat meatballs!"
Jing Zhe laughed and said, "You forgot the meatballs you fed me?"
"If you want to eat meatballs, then eat meatballs, you—"
Murong Xi wasn't as thick-skinned as Jing Zhe, and no matter what, she couldn't say "Why are you licking me?" She reached out to wipe her saliva off her clothes.
However, upon further reflection, he felt it was inappropriate, so he rubbed his hands against Jing Zhe's robe a few times before he was satisfied.
With this incident, Murong Xi completely let go.
From then on, no matter what snacks Jing Zhe bought, she would insist on trying a few bites. She would even push Jing Zhe to buy things he didn't want to buy, fully unleashing the potential of a shopping woman.
"Are you full?"
Having walked from one end of the street to the other, having tried all the snacks, Jing Zhe felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked at the satisfied Murong Xi, and asked with a smile.
I'm full...
At this moment, touching her slightly protruding belly, Murong Xi revealed a hint of shyness.
"We're full, let's go back!"
"Um…"
Murong Xi gave a soft reply, then followed Jing Zhe back from the main street and into the alley.
Unlike the main streets, the snow in some alleys wasn't cleared clean, and walking on it made a "crunch crunch" sound, making the night seem even more tranquil.
Jing Zhe walked in front, and Murong Xi followed behind.
The two were neither too close nor too far apart, just a step apart.
"Ouch..."
Murong Xi was lost in thought with her head down when Jing Zhe suddenly stopped. She bumped into his back, slipped, and fell to the side.
Jing Zhe reacted quickly and pulled her into his arms.
This unexpected touch seemed to give Murong Xi courage. This time, when Jing Zhe held her in his arms, she was no longer shy. Instead, she raised her head and stared intently at Jing Zhe.
"You asked me this afternoon if I was willing?"
"Um…"
Upon hearing this, Jing Zhe also became serious.
Could it be that she's willing?
But then I thought it was unlikely. Although the power of love is great, it is insignificant compared to the king of a country. Could she really be willing to give up the Yueyao Kingdom for me?
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