Chapter 138 The Divorced Heiress of a Noble Family—A Forced Kiss
Yao Yao's bold remarks left Xiao Heng speechless for a moment. His lips were tightly pursed and his brows were furrowed. Even Chen Bao, who knew the emperor best, couldn't tell whether the emperor was angry or not.
"You can go down now." After a long silence, Xiao Heng finally spoke.
Yao Yao was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected the Emperor to be so difficult to talk to, and that he wasn't attracted to her unconventional personality! But in this era, imperial orders could not be disobeyed, so Yao Yao could only leave for now and make plans later.
She turned away dejectedly, about to take a step away, when she heard the emperor's deep voice again.
Xiao Heng: "I wasn't talking about you."
Chen Bao, who had been standing diligently to the side, was stunned for a second. Fortunately, he was experienced and reacted quickly. After realizing that His Majesty was referring to him, he quickly bowed to the Emperor and took his leave: "This servant will now withdraw."
After saying that, Chen Bao quickly turned and left, secretly wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve as he hurried away from the pavilion.
Of course, Chen Bao could not stray too far from the emperor. As the emperor's personal eunuch, he naturally had to stand where he could see the emperor and be ready to be at the emperor's beck and call.
Only after Chen Bao had walked a distance did Yao Yao slowly turn around. Facing the emperor's gaze, she did not flinch but went straight to meet it.
The two stared at each other for a long time, their dark, deep eyes and their bright, watery gazes clashing against each other, as if they were in a contest.
Yao Yao knew that sometimes she couldn't be too competitive, so she broke down the barrier between them first, her sweet voice ringing out: "Your Majesty, please grant my request, okay~"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Heng couldn't help but smile. He then looked away, relaxed, and sat down on the main bench in the pavilion. He glanced at Yao Yao and asked with a smile, "Little girl, the palace isn't as nice as you think."
Seeing Xiao Heng's tone, Yao Yao knew that there was hope for what she was talking about!
"But it's not as bad as you say, at least you're here in the palace~" Yaoyao's voice was like a hook, soft and gentle yet capable of captivating people's hearts.
Without waiting for the Emperor's invitation, Yaoyao lifted her skirt, twirled around, and sat directly on the stool next to Xiao Heng.
Xiao Heng found the smooth and effortless maneuver even more intriguing. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Su Yaoyao, you've got some nerve. To be so casual in front of me, is this the discipline the Su family taught you?"
As he spoke, Xiao Heng's voice turned serious, becoming icy cold, as if he were angry.
Although Yaoyao wasn't afraid, her father had once said that their emperor didn't kill innocent people indiscriminately, and she hadn't done anything rebellious, so the emperor naturally wouldn't punish her.
But she continued to play along, feigning a pitiful and aggrieved look, tears immediately streaming down her face. Yao Yao hurriedly rose from the stool, knelt on the ground with a thud, and bowed respectfully, choking back sobs as she said, "This humble woman is guilty and has offended Your Majesty's majesty. Please forgive this humble woman, Your Majesty!"
Looking at the slightly trembling shoulders, Xiao Heng felt a strange sense of guilt. She was just a little girl; no matter how bold she was, how bold could she be? He shouldn't have been so serious, but he also wanted to help the little girl realize that the palace wasn't a fun place, and that he wasn't a particularly gentle or kind person.
He was thirty-four this year, a decade older than eighteen-year-old Su Yaoyao. In his eyes, Su Yaoyao was like a younger junior.
Xiao Heng: "Rise. This time, I will let bygones be bygones, but this will not happen again!"
Yao Yao understood that the Emperor was indirectly rejecting her, but Yao Yao was not one to give up easily. If she missed tonight, who knew when the next opportunity would come.
Yao Yao remained kneeling on the ground, not getting up, her head bowed, still sobbing.
Seeing this scene from afar, and looking at the emperor's ashen face, Chen Bao thought to himself, "As expected, he is still the same emperor who doesn't know how to cherish women. Even when faced with a beautiful fairy, the emperor didn't have any worldly desires. Look, he's scared her so much that she's kneeling down and begging for mercy!"
Alas, what a pity for Lord Su. He is very capable, but he is held back by his daughter and will always be inferior to Marquis Weiwu. Unless the Su family produces a peerless genius, it is said that the next heir of Marquis Chengen is not very talented.
Chen Bao was muttering to himself, while Yao Yao remained in the same position.
Xiao Heng: "Why don't you get up? Is there something you're unhappy about?"
Yao Yao shook her head, her voice trembling with tears: "No, Your Majesty, I have no complaints. It's just...it's just..."
He hesitated to say the rest of his words, and seeing this, Xiao Heng felt even more annoyed, but his voice was much softer than before.
"Just what?"
"Your Majesty, I know my appearance is plain and simple, and entering the palace is a pipe dream. Before leaving, I would like to ask Your Majesty for a favor." Yao Yao raised her eyes, her watery eyes gazing affectionately at the emperor's features, as if trying to deeply etch his appearance into her mind.
Hearing the woman's humble words and pleading tone, Xiao Heng felt uneasy and a sense of resentment arose in his heart. Naturally, he would grant Su Yaoyao's request for a favor.
Xiao Heng: "Very well, I agree."
Without asking what kind of favor it was, Xiao Heng agreed immediately, figuring it couldn't be anything serious.
When Yao Yao heard the Emperor agree so readily, her eyes lit up instantly. She asked incredulously, "Really? Your Majesty, you really agreed to my request!"
Seeing Su Yaoyao's renewed vitality, Xiao Heng smiled slightly: "Really, I agree. Now, you can get up, right?"
"Yes, Your Majesty! Thank you!" After saying this, Yaoyao gracefully stood up, then turned her back, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped away her tears. After tidying her appearance, Yaoyao turned around and faced the emperor sitting on the stool.
Yaoyao slowly walked to the Emperor's side, getting closer and closer until Chen Bao's heart was in his throat, worried that Su Yaoyao might have designs on the Emperor.
Xiao Heng watched as Su Yaoyao approached him little by little until the two were only a palm's width apart.
"Your Majesty, you said you would grant me a favor." Yao Yao's voice rang out again as she stared intently into the emperor's eyes, confirming her statement once more.
Xiao Heng nodded, and was about to say something when a figure flashed before his eyes. Just as he reflexively tried to raise his hand to block the attack, his lips were sealed with a kiss.
Not only was Xiao Heng shocked and his eyes wide open, but Chen Bao was also stunned, his mouth agape, unable to utter a sound for a long time. All he could say was that Miss Su was amazing!
Yao Yao wrapped her arms tightly around Xiao Heng's neck, naturally sitting on his lap. Her beautiful eyes were slightly closed, and her sweet, soft red lips were sucking and biting at the man's thin lips.
The slippery little tongue dangled outside the tightly closed thin lips, trying to slip inside every now and then. When it couldn't get in, it licked the outside. It was never idle!
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