Chu Xiao's large hand, which he used to hold a pen for years, gripped one of Yun Chaoxi's shoulders. His thumb rubbed back and forth on the red marks. The rough fingers touched the delicate skin of her shoulder, causing Yun Chaoxi to flinch slightly involuntarily.
Does it hurt?
Yun Chaoxi then noticed the marks on her shoulder. Her skin was thin, and it was easy to leave marks if she exerted even a little force.
"It just looks serious, but it doesn't actually hurt."
Chu Xiao still had someone send the medicine up, the same kind that had been sent to Liuxia Palace last time.
"Come and sit down." Chu Xiao beckoned to her from his large rosewood chair.
Yun Chaoxi glanced at the chair; it was spacious enough for one person, but cramped for two. "Where shall I sit?"
Chu Xiao, "Where would you like to sit?"
Yun Chaoxi hesitated for a moment, then softly sat on Chu Xiao's lap, looking at him innocently with her fox-like eyes.
You asked me to sit here, not the other way around.
Chu Xiao, "...Didn't you see that little chair over there?"
Yun Chaoxi looked at the other side of the large rosewood chair with a puzzled expression, only to find that there was a smaller chair next to it. She blushed instantly and hurriedly tried to get up. However, Chu Xiao pressed her down.
"Sit still."
Chu Xiao scooped out a spoonful of ointment and carefully applied it to her shoulder. The cool, refreshing sensation instantly relieved much of the burning sensation on her shoulder.
Warm breath occasionally sprayed on her neck, and Yun Chaoxi couldn't help but twist her body to avoid it.
With her warm, soft body nuzzling against him, Chu Xiao instantly felt a surge of heat and grabbed her, saying, "Don't move!"
Yun Chaoxi muttered to herself, "What's there to be afraid of? I can't lift it anyway."
The ointment would take a while to dry after being applied. While Chu Xiao was washing his hands, Yun Chaoxi tugged at her clothes, unsure how to put them on.
She couldn't help but complain softly, "Your Majesty, my clothes are so uncomfortable to wear."
Chu Xiao dried his hands, his gaze sweeping over her exposed collarbone. "Wear them when they're dry."
He strolled over and lifted her back onto the chair, this time face to face. Yun Chaoxi's fair skin and the curve of her collar were fully exposed to Chu Xiao's eyes.
Yun Chaoxi blushed slightly, her skin turning a light red.
"Have you forgotten why you came to the Imperial Study today?"
"No, I haven't forgotten." Yun Chaoxi blushed even more, suppressing her shyness as she slightly raised her head to kiss the emperor, gently and softly licking the edge of his lips.
Chu Xiao quickly took the initiative, engaging in an ambiguous and entangled relationship. One large, well-defined hand pressed down on the back of her head, while the other explored her exposed, snow-white skin, fanning the flames and even gradually moving downwards.
If he wanted to, even if he was impotent, he would have a thousand ways to make her his woman.
Seemingly sensing the impending danger, Yun Chaoxi instinctively brought her legs together, her expression dazed, and sobbed, "Your Majesty, this is the Imperial Study..."
Chu Xiao didn't stop, and his lips seemed to be moving downwards as well.
"Gurgle, gurgle~"
Chu Xiao stopped what he was doing and looked up when a voice rang out between them.
Yun Chaoxi awkwardly clutched her stomach, "I'm hungry."
Chu Xiao helped her pull her clothes up, checked the time, and realized it was almost 11 PM. He called out to the outside, "Liu Quan, prepare lunch."
The imperial kitchen had prepared the emperor's lunch long ago and kept it warm on the stove. The emperor disliked extravagance; the late emperor usually had twenty-six dishes per meal, but for Chu Xiao, it was changed to six meat dishes, eight vegetable dishes, and two soups, totaling sixteen dishes.
There were dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Pork Tenderloin in Lotus Leaf, Eight Treasure Tofu, and Osmanthus Shark Fin Soup, which were much better than the food at Liuxia Palace. Her rank was Jieyu, and she only had two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a soup per meal. She had been in the palace for so long, and the food she ate was worse than what she ate at home.
Eunuch Liu thoughtfully prepared a set of bowls and chopsticks for Yun Chaoxi.
He dared not underestimate this Consort Yun now. In the past, the Emperor always appeared to be detached from love and affection, never getting close to any woman. However, Consort Yun received an exception from the Emperor every few days, which showed that she held an extraordinary position in the Emperor's heart.
As soon as Chu Xiao picked up his chopsticks, Yun Chaoxi followed suit, her movements quick yet elegant.
Seeing how much she was enjoying her food, Chu Xiao couldn't help but eat a little more himself.
"Your Majesty, may I have lunch with you every day? The food delivered to Liuxia Palace by the Imperial Kitchen is not good."
Liu Gonggong, who was standing to the side, was shocked. Yun Jieyu was too bold. She actually wanted to dine with the Emperor every day. Wasn't she trying to monopolize the Emperor every day?
Unexpectedly, the emperor paused only for a moment before saying, "Granted."
Yun Chaoxi exclaimed, "Your Majesty, you are too kind!"
Eunuch Liu, “!”
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The Prime Minister's residence outside the palace.
Chu Yansheng hasn't come to see Yun Chaoxi for ten days. Ten days ago, after Yun Chaoxi fell ill, she inexplicably became cold towards him. Chu Yansheng was proud and arrogant and didn't want to be ignored, so he deliberately ignored her for a few days.
He felt that Yun Chaoxi must be feeling uneasy at home right now, wondering every day why he hadn't come to find her yet.
His initial encounter with Yun Chaoxi was due to his deliberate approach. After they became familiar with each other, Yun Chaoxi was always the more proactive one. Chu Yansheng only needed to respond with a few words from time to time and give a small gift to keep her under his control.
This time was no exception; he brought snacks he bought on the street and went to see him.
He came to express his desire to marry Yun Chaoxi. The Emperor has been childless for many years and is currently considering candidates for an heir. If he can gain the support of Prime Minister Yun and General of the Cavalry, he will be the most likely candidate to become the next Crown Prince.
Full of anticipation, Chu Yansheng knocked on the door of the Prime Minister's residence.
The gatekeeper was surprised to see him. "Young Master Chu, what brings you here?"
Chu Yansheng smiled gently, "Please inform her that I would like to see Miss Yun."
The gatekeeper looked at him with surprise. "Miss is not in the manor. She has gone to the palace."
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