Even though Liu Qinglan had an expression of admiration that said, "They're so delicious, they're worthy of being the Queen's cherries," she was actually already very scared in her heart: Oh my, the Queen suddenly gave me food, could there be poison in it?
Back then, when she had just entered the palace, Lulu, the maid assigned by the emperor to serve her, told her sternly on the first day, "Your Highness, the harem is very dangerous, especially when it comes to food. You must be careful. Your Highness always lets the servants taste the food before they start eating. This is even more true outside, so you must not be greedy and eat carelessly."
In fact, Liu Qinglan had already thrown the advice that Lulu had given her outside the sea of clouds. However, under the Queen's confused and fiery gaze at her at this moment, she was shocked and suddenly remembered Lulu's words.
The bright red cherry between her lips and teeth became hard to swallow, burning her like a hot flint, leaving her at a loss.
Although she can use her demonic power to detoxify afterwards, she had finally managed to get some spiritual energy today, and she's afraid that she'll use it all up, or even have to pay for it herself!
The little fairy Liu was caught in a state of fear and confusion. The emperor once said: Being my favorite concubine is not easy. You have to face various emergencies and you must protect yourself.
She hadn't taken it seriously then, but now it seemed like it was indeed a difficult position. Liu Qinglan felt like she had already penetrated the inner sanctum of the palace boss.
Liu Qinglan held a bitten cherry in her mouth, raised her eyes nervously, and glanced quickly at the Queen.
Oh no, she narrowed her eyes! She looked murderous!
Xie Xuanzhao narrowed his eyes, his heart boiling with blood. The fair, tender girl before him looked like a frightened kitten, her eyes shrouded in shyness and bitterness, a cherry in her mouth, seemingly too delicious to swallow. She was truly pitiful and adorable.
Especially when she raised her eyes and glanced at herself quickly and secretly, she seemed to be extremely shy.
Xie Xuanzhao couldn't help but squint, this was an unbearable cover-up. Her gaze dropped down, landing on Liu Qinglan's lips. Because of the plump, juicy cherry in her mouth, her snow-white teeth were slightly exposed. She bit on the cherry skin, and the light red juice spread across her lips and teeth, full of sexiness.
This chick is definitely trying to seduce me on purpose!
Xie Xuanzhao took a deep breath, turned his head unbearably, and looked at the lotus pond that stretched for ten miles in front of him. The breeze blew on his face, and only then did the anger that was surging in his heart disappear.
Liu Qinglan took advantage of her turning her head and quickly spat out the cherry in his mouth, intending not to eat the cherry until he found out the Queen's true intention.
Although they are sweet and delicious...
"Qinglan..."
The Queen's clear and gentle voice suddenly sounded. Liu Qinglan got nervous and unfortunately choked on her own saliva.
She patted her chest, her face flushed from coughing. Xie Xuanzhao placed his hand on her arm and leaned over, gazing at her with his deep phoenix eyes, full of concern. "Don't worry, I have a big plate full of cherries here. If you like, I'll have Yanmo bring you another one in the evening."
Look at this chick, she blushed so much just from being touched by me. I really don't know if she can handle it if I do something more intimate to her in the future...
Liu Qinglan was frightened. And she was given food! She waved her hands, "No... no need..."
The Empress squeezed her fingertips. Xie Xuanzhao calmed her down and said, "You don't have to be polite to me."
I'm not being polite to you, really!
Xie Xuanzhao asked, "Come to think of it, I still don't know where your hometown is. Where did you grow up? Who is your family?"
She changed her former domineering demeanor and became an approachable big sister next door.
Liu Qinglan was quite frightened, her round eyes widened. The Queen's sudden concern and kindness made her unexpectedly happy.
Even in her state of shock, Liu Qinglan did not wave away the Queen's fingers when they grasped hers. She could sense the endless spiritual energy flowing from the Queen.
Perhaps it was because the master was in a good mood at the moment, the spiritual energy surrounding her became lively and gentle, more abundant than before. Therefore, joy overwhelmed fear, and Liu Qinglan did not withdraw her hand, but deliberately let her continue to hold it.
She really likes herself.
Seeing her submissive look, Xie Xuanzhao smiled softly, with a hint of ambiguous meaning.
Liu Qinglan was intoxicated. The abundant spiritual energy made her reluctant to leave. She thought: Anyway, I have already eaten the cherries. If I am really poisoned, then I should absorb the spiritual energy as much as I can now. Later, I can go back and divide some of it to detoxify. Maybe there will be some left!
With the mentality of not wanting to suffer any loss, Liu Qinglan moved his fingertips slightly and stroked the Queen's fair and slender fingers.
Xie Xuanzhao lowered her eyes, looking at the delicate white hand in her palm. It was so soft and tender, like the paws of a snowball, that she couldn't help but rub it. Unexpectedly, as soon as she had this idea, before she could put it into practice, Liu Qinglan had already taken the initiative to rub her fingers.
The smile in Xie Xuanzhao's eyes grew deeper and more intense. He stared at Liu Qinglan in front of him and gave her a look that said "I understand".
Liu Qinglan was just testing the waters at first, but when he saw that the Queen Mother didn't refuse, he was overjoyed and mustered up the courage to rub it again.
I feel so happy.
Xie Xuanzhao smiled in his heart. The poor girl was still rubbing carefully. She coughed softly, and calmly held Liu Qinglan's fingers with her backhand, firmly and forcefully.
The little fairy Liu, who had originally wanted to absorb the spiritual energy bit by bit without leaving any trace, widened her eyes slightly. Uh, the Queen's grip on my hand hurts so much...
Liu Qinglan smiled at her again awkwardly but politely, holding her hand and not letting her move. What did that mean?
Xie Xuanzhao was in high spirits. The girl felt good to the touch. He held her like a piece of warm jade and played with her between his fingers. He was giving her confidence. She could do it boldly without feeling embarrassed.
Liu Qinglan was feeling conflicted and complicated inside. Should he move or not? That was a question.
Don't move. The frozen atmosphere at this moment is too awkward. The two hands are clasped together dryly, which looks awkward no matter how you look at it.
If I move, uh, it seems I can't get free.
I have to say something now! Liu Qinglan mustered up her courage, raised her head and met Xie Xuanzhao's eyes, "Queen..."
"Call me Ah Xie."
"Ah...Ah Xie..." Liu Qinglan stuttered and called out, ignoring the strangeness in his heart.
"Yeah, you're so good." Xie Xuanzhao reached out and touched her hair, as if he was stroking his pet cat Xuetuan.
Liu Qinglan's long hair, like her real body's sleek, black and smooth, flowed like water through Xie Xuanzhao's fingers. Xie Xuanzhao narrowed his eyes in enjoyment again, "Has Your Majesty ever touched your long hair?"
"No...no." This question was even stranger.
Liu Qinglan's mind was completely blank, completely unable to think. She could feel the Queen's fingers running through her hair, a tingling sensation extending to her scalp, a very pleasant sensation.
It's a cat's nature; it really enjoys being stroked. If it were a real cat, she would have been so comfortable being stroked that she'd have already dozed off with her eyes closed.
"Qinglan, I want to know where you live and your family." Xie Xuanzhao asked again. Although he had sent people to investigate a long time ago, it was a completely different feeling to hear her share in person.
Liu Qinglan was so flattered that he forgot the danger and said honestly, "I grew up in the mountains and forests and have no family."
I've lived for hundreds of years, cultivating into a spirit. Feifei's parents have reincarnated countless times now, and everything in the mountains and forests can be used by her. She lives a carefree life, free and unfettered. If she hadn't grown tired of this life and wanted to try being a human, she wouldn't have come to the human world, and upon arrival, she would have landed in the richest and most prosperous place on earth.
But what Xie Xuanzhao heard was a completely different picture. She could imagine an orphan girl living alone in the wilderness, worrying about her livelihood every day, with no relatives or friends around her. She was truly a pitiful and delicate little white flower.
"You won't have to live the hard life you had before." She said with pity in her eyes.
Liu Qinglan was completely bewildered: "I'm the boss of the forest, I can call the wind and rain, and you actually pity me?!
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