The next day, Luo Chaoxi was woken up by a kiss.
Warm, wet kisses landed on the side of her face, the corner of her lips, and gradually moved down her neck.
Before Luo Chaoxi even opened her eyes, she subconsciously whimpered, "No more..."
Upon hearing this, the man beside her chuckled, kissed her bright red lips, savored them patiently, and his hands became increasingly restless.
Have you rested enough?
Luo Chaoxi mumbled an "Mmm" in a daze.
Having heard the answer he wanted, the man's actions became even more undisguised.
Early in the morning, Luo Chaoxi was once again taken advantage of.
She didn't wake up until almost noon. Looking at the dense marks all over her body, especially the finger marks and hickeys on her chest, she fell silent.
Isn't this a beast?
Just then, the culprit entered, holding a box of ointment. He smiled gently, like a well-fed beast whose aggression had diminished considerably.
"My Empress has awakened?"
Luo Chaoxi hugged the blanket tightly, snorted, and turned her head away to express her dissatisfaction.
"Are you still feeling unwell? I've had the imperial physician prescribe some medicine to help you recover faster. Shall I apply it for you?"
As Murong Ling spoke, he came over and lifted the blanket off her, revealing her snow-white skin covered with ambiguous marks.
Luo Chaoxi didn't stop him, and it was a good opportunity for him to see just how outrageous he had been last night and this morning! Let him repent properly!
Murong Ling did feel sorry for him, but only for a moment. Then his eyes darkened and his aura changed instantly.
Luo Chaoxi watched helplessly as a tent pitched beneath his robes, so angry she could barely speak, "You... how could you do this! Last night you... you're a beast!"
Murong Ling hugged her and rubbed against her, saying helplessly, "This is not something I can control. My darling is too delicious. The moment I saw you, I wanted to... have you."
Having lived for over twenty years, Murong Ling was experiencing love for the first time, especially with the woman he loved, so it was natural for him to be easily aroused.
Luo Chaoxi pouted. What happened to not being lustful? Doesn't your face hurt?
Murong Ling gently rubbed her smooth, tofu-like face. "I promise I won't touch you, I'll just apply the medicine, okay?"
Murong Ling kept his word and proceeded to apply the medicine to her. However, he spent a long time applying the medicine to certain places he liked, and she glared at him a few times before finally finishing the application.
From then on, the newlywed emperor and empress lived a blissful life, while life was far from pleasant for Lady Wei in the Han household.
Ever since she guessed on the day of the emperor's wedding that the empress he was marrying was Luo Chaoxi, Wei Shi was so angry that she vomited blood and fell seriously ill. Just then, one by one, the collateral relatives of the Han family came knocking on her door.
They brazenly moved into the Han family home, claiming they were there to support Han Lianjing and care for Wei Shi in her old age, but in reality, they were all eyeing the Han family's meager wealth. However, when they entered the mansion, they discovered that almost nothing remained; only two or three shops and a few estates still generated a meager income.
Even a mosquito's leg is still meat, let alone this amount of money, which is a huge sum of money for them.
Before long, those distant relatives conspired to completely empty the Han family mansion, and even sold the house while Wei was in a daze due to her illness.
As for why they were so audacious, it was because an official claimed to be from the palace. This was what the official had instructed them to do, and with someone backing them up and tacitly approving it, these people were not afraid at all when they went on to seize other people's property.
Wei couldn't stop their bandit-like behavior at all. Fortunately, there was Granny Wang. Before leaving, Granny Wang settled her in a simple thatched hut; otherwise, she would have had to sleep on the streets.
But this life was completely different from before. Wei had gotten used to a good life in recent years. Even when she worked hard before, she was not this miserable. In addition, she was getting old and had no work to do. Granny Wang had also left, so Wei had no choice but to start begging to make a living.
...
Men who have tasted the forbidden fruit are terrifying. Luo Chaoxi didn't know if Murong Ling was tired, but after a few months, she felt like she was being drained dry.
Not long after, the imperial physicians discovered that the Empress was more than a month pregnant. Murong Ling was both surprised and delighted, and treated her with utmost care every day, almost as if he wanted to hold her in the palm of his hand.
There were only two masters in the palace. The palace servants all knew that the Empress was the Emperor's most beloved person, and they treated her with utmost care and respect. Moreover, this was the Emperor's first child, so the palace servants who served her were all very careful and cautious.
One day, Huaping came to report that there was a woman outside the palace who claimed to be the emperor's cousin and had come from Guanzhou, and wanted to see him.
Murong Ling has a cousin?
Luo Chaoxi glanced at the man next to her who was touching her lower abdomen with a puzzled look.
Murong Ling paused, seemingly recalling for a moment, "It seems there is indeed such a person, the daughter of my aunt. This aunt took care of me when I was young. I remember that when I left Guanzhou a few years ago, her daughter was only ten years old."
Murong Ling's aunt was not his biological aunt, but his mother's cousin. After Murong Ling's mother passed away, this aunt took care of him for a while because he was young.
Later, this aunt married a merchant surnamed Bai in Guanzhou, and they had a daughter.
After he ascended the throne, he secretly gave the Bai family a lot of money and helped their business, making them imperial merchants, in order to repay the favor he had shown them.
Luo Chaoxi said, "In that case, go and invite them in."
The palace gate was still some distance from the Ganming Hall. After a long while, the palace servants returned to the Ganming Hall, followed by two figures.
The woman in the lead looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old. She was dressed in a simple white dress and had a beautiful and delicate appearance.
Behind her followed a woman of similar age dressed as a maid; she must have been her maid.
As soon as the woman entered, her gaze fell on the figure in bright yellow, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Brother Ling! I've finally found you!"
The woman excitedly tried to rush forward, but was stopped by the painted screen.
Hua Ping frowned and glanced at her. "How dare you! The Emperor and Empress are here. You must not be so impudent. You should pay your respects!"
The woman stopped dejectedly, bowed respectfully, and then looked at Luo Chaoxi, who had remained silent.
Upon seeing Luo Chaoxi's breathtaking beauty, the woman bit her lip and said, "This commoner, Bai Youxue, greets Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty be well."
Luo Chaoxi smiled and said, "Get up. You must be the Emperor's cousin, Miss Bai?"
The woman nodded. "That's right. I used to visit Brother Ling's house often when I was little. Does Brother Ling still remember me?"
Bai Youxue looked at Murong Ling with hopeful eyes, expecting a response from him.
Luo Chaoxi looked over with a half-smile, "Oh, really? Brother Ling?"
Murong Ling realized almost instantly that his darling was unhappy.
"No, she was just a little girl of about ten years old back then. I only met her a few times. It's not what you think," Murong Ling quickly explained, his survival instincts kicking in.
“Miss Bai should address me as Your Majesty.” Murong Ling’s eyes flashed with warning, and his imposing aura instantly emanated from him.
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