Yun Chaoxi silently put away the map.
Why did Lin Zhirou enter the palace? The palace gates are heavily guarded; how did she get in?
Filled with countless questions, Yun Chaoxi frowned in thought. Chu Xiao entered and saw her serious little expression, and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.
"Why do you look so bitter and resentful, Xi'er? Who made you angry?"
Yun Chaoxi listlessly lifted her eyelids, hesitating whether to tell the emperor. But if she did, the man would probably remember Chu Yansheng and start getting jealous again.
"Is there something you can't tell me, hmm?"
After thinking it over, Yun Chaoxi decided not to say anything. No matter what Lin Zhirou's purpose was in entering the palace, she would not let her go! In her previous life, Chu Yansheng killed her entire family, and Lin Zhirou was an accomplice, not innocent at all!
However, she still maintained a weak and vulnerable persona in front of Chu Xiao, and she couldn't let Lin Zhirou ruin her image in Chu Xiao's eyes.
Yun Chaoxi kept quiet, which displeased Chu Xiao.
He lay down on the bed without saying a word, covered himself with the blanket, closed his eyes, and did it all in one smooth motion.
Yun Chaoxi, “…” Is she angry?
She quickly tidied herself up, climbed into bed, lay down on her side, and obediently covered herself with the blanket. After a moment of quiet, her hand under the blanket quietly moved towards the person next to her, her finger poking at his arm.
Chu Xiao didn't move.
Yun Chaoxi rubbed against him, snuggling close to him, resting her head on Chu Xiao's shoulder, listening to his strong, powerful heartbeat.
She spoke in a soft voice, "Why is Your Majesty throwing a tantrum?"
Her voice was already soft and gentle, but at this moment she deliberately softened it to coax him, making it sweet and charming, like a little hook that made Chu Xiao's heart itch.
"I'm not angry. Xi'er has her own little secrets. I shouldn't pry into them."
That's clearly sarcasm.
Yun Chaoxi couldn't help but laugh and kissed his chin. "I was confident I could handle it, so I didn't tell you. If it's something I can't handle, I will definitely ask you for help."
"You are my husband, so you should trust that I have the ability to handle things, don't you think?"
The word "husband" seemed to ignite Chu Xiao. He suddenly opened his closed eyes, turned his head and stared intently at Yun Chaoxi, his eyes shining with unbelievable light. "Call me again, Xi'er."
"What's your name?" Yun Chaoxi asked, puzzled.
What do you think?
Yun Chaoxi recalled what she had just said, buried her head in Chu Xiao's neck, and said shyly, "No, it was a slip of the tongue. You are the ruler of the world, how can you be my husband alone?"
Chu Xiao cupped her face and kissed her without any hesitation, kissing her until she was breathless, threatening her, "Will you call me that or not?"
Yun Chaoxi was afraid of him, so she had no choice but to go along with him, "...Husband."
Unexpectedly, Chu Xiao became even more aroused, directly pouncing on her and leaning on top of Yun Chaoxi to avoid pressing on her stomach. His eyes were full of excitement, and his kisses traveled from the corner of her lips all the way down...
Yun Chaoxi slumped against his arm like a puddle of water, her rosy lips slightly parted as she breathed softly, occasionally letting out delicate, melodious moans.
Yun Chaoxi was absolutely fed up with this jerk. She wasn't even three months pregnant yet, and the imperial physician had warned her against intercourse. This man was teasing her relentlessly, clearly trying to ruin her sleep tonight!
"Get off me..."
Chu Xiao ignored her, raised his head, and a large hand restrained her wrist, lifting it above his head before leaning down to kiss her again.
"Xi'er, what were you worrying about just now? Can't I know? Tell me, and I'll let you go."
Yun Chaoxi was on the verge of tears. Was this man deliberately retaliating against her by not mentioning Lin Zhirou?! His heart was smaller than the eye of a needle!
"It's...it's Lin Zhirou! I don't know how she got into the palace, I hate her! Waaah...please stop..."
Chu Xiao did indeed let her go, but his expression turned grim again. He knew the name; his secret guards had discovered Chu Yansheng's relationship with this woman during their investigation. "Because of Chu Yansheng?"
Yun Chaoxi said, "...It's not because of him. Even without him, I dislike Lin Zhirou. I just can't stand the sight of her!"
Chu Xiao's expression improved slightly. "If that's the case, then find her and kill her. Entering the palace without permission is also a serious crime."
After saying that, Chu Xiao smiled, nuzzled her ear, and said in a low, husky voice, "Xi'er, would you like to try other methods? I'll make you feel good?"
Yun Chaoxi instantly understood what he meant, but she didn't know what methods Chu Xiao was talking about. She was indeed caught in a dilemma, and stammered, "Wh-what methods?"
After asking the question, her face turned bright red, but luckily the lights were off so it wasn't hard to see.
Chu Xiao chuckled and whispered a few words in Yun Chaoxi's ear. Yun Chaoxi immediately blushed and pulled the blanket over her head, but Chu Xiao tugged it away a few times, saying, "Don't suffocate."
Having said that, he began his method on his own, regardless of whether Yun Chaoxi was willing or not.
...
Even when she woke up the next day, Yun Chaoxi was still too embarrassed to see anyone. It wasn't until Chu Xiao got dressed and left that she poked her head out from under the covers like a turtle, her face flushed.
Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager had come to see her, she quickly got up, dressed neatly, and went to meet the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager first examined her complexion and, seeing that she looked rosy and full of energy, smiled and said, "Consort, come here. I see that you look even better today than before. You must have slept well last night."
Yun Chaoxi nodded, confirming that she had indeed slept well and stayed up late.
As she approached, the Empress Dowager noticed the numerous, deep red marks on her neck that were not completely concealed.
The Empress Dowager's face darkened. The Emperor was truly... At his age, he couldn't even hold back for a few months. What if he harmed her beloved grandson?!
After leaving Zhaoyang Palace, the Empress Dowager made a special trip to the Imperial Study and gave the Emperor a good scolding while he was dealing with state affairs. She repeatedly warned him not to do anything out of line, or else she would make him sleep in a separate room from the Consort!
Knowing he was in the wrong and fearing the Empress Dowager would really interfere with his sleeping arrangements, the Emperor could only agree, "I understand."
...
After having breakfast, Yun Chaoxi took out a map, intending to find Lin Zhirou based on its directions. However, she discovered that Lin Zhirou's location kept moving, heading towards her Zhaoyang Palace.
Alright, it seems Lin Zhirou has delivered herself to her doorstep without her even needing to come looking for her. However, she found it strange. In this life, Chu Yansheng is dead, so logically Lin Zhirou shouldn't have any connection to her. Why is she targeting her?
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Wardrobe has sent over a batch of newly made clothes. Please take a look and see if they fit." A palace maid came in to report.
"Let them in."
Then, a row of palace maids carrying trays of clothes filed in and stood in a line, each carrying a piece of clothing on a tray.
One of the tall women secretly glanced at Yun Chaoxi in the main seat, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes after seeing her stunningly beautiful face.
Yun Chaoxi naturally noticed her as well.
Suddenly, a cold voice came from the front into Yun Chaoxi's ears.
"The host's luck value is insufficient. Please seize Yun Chaoxi's luck value as soon as possible. Otherwise, the host will be eliminated by the system when the luck value reaches 0."
Yun Chaoxi's fox-like eyes slowly widened.
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