She nodded and said softly.
"Since I have invited you to dine at the same table, let's not stand on ceremony and eat together."
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of meat and put it in.
At this moment, Zhao Lan seemed to have suddenly discovered the joy of hot pot.
This stuff is not only delicious, but also extremely convenient; it's truly a great invention.
Of course, the most important thing is that under these circumstances, I no longer have to worry about someone poisoning this place.
Every step of the process is done by my own hands, so it's incredibly safe.
Upon hearing Zhao Lan's words, Zi Yan also smiled.
She nodded slightly and said.
"Your Majesty, then I will not stand on ceremony."
Just as the two were talking, a series of footsteps approached from outside the door.
Zhao Lan and Zi Yan were both taken aback. They turned around and saw Qin Yu walking in.
Qin Yu frowned slightly upon seeing the two people beside the table.
"You've been secretly eating hot pot here behind my back?"
Qin Yu chuckled and walked over to sit down without any hesitation.
Upon seeing Qin Yu walk in, Zi Yan's expression froze, and she quickly stood up.
Zhao Lan stared at Qin Yu for a while, then looked up at Zi Yan.
"Zi Yan, you can go out now."
"It is Her Majesty the Empress."
Zi Yan blushed slightly, and her eyes became somewhat unfocused.
She carefully withdrew.
But a hint of doubt crept into his eyes.
Normally, when the Empress sees the Emperor, she is indifferent and cold.
But today, I'm being asked to leave.
She suddenly took the initiative; could it be that Her Majesty the Empress has finally come to her senses?
Although that's what she thought, Zi Yan quickly retreated and closed the door behind her.
Qin Yu was slightly surprised to see Zhao Lan dismiss those around her.
He looked up at Zhao Lan and found that Zhao Lan's face was still cold.
But he's gotten used to it; an ice queen is still a beauty.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became ambiguous.
Qin Yu chuckled and turned to lean closer to Zhao Lan.
Two hands had already reached out impatiently towards Zhao Lan's waist.
Unexpectedly, just as Qin Yu's hand was about to grasp that slender waist, which could be encircled by a single hand.
Zhao Lan snorted coldly and stepped aside.
"Stop! What do you think you're doing?"
Zhao Lan remained cold and aloof, staring at Qin Yu with a stern gaze, and said in a deep voice.
Qin Yu was taken aback for a moment, then grinned.
"You are my empress, am I not even allowed to touch you?"
"I have something to ask you."
Zhao Lan stared at Qin Yu with a cold expression.
"Did you say that Li Geng is one of my people?"
"yes."
Qin Yu nodded without hesitation.
Zhao Lan was somewhat surprised by Qin Yu's directness.
She thought Qin Yu would at least try to cover it up, but to her surprise, he didn't hesitate at all.
After hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Lan's expression changed slightly, and she sneered.
"This Li Geng is indeed a loyal and valiant general, but... when has he ever been one of my people?"
"Oh? I was just saying it casually. Besides, Li Geng is my man, so isn't he your man too? You and I are husband and wife, how can we be separated?"
As Qin Yu spoke, he glanced at Zhao Lan, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
"What do you mean, 'one body'?! You...you shouldn't talk nonsense."
Zhao Lan was momentarily speechless, and her face flushed slightly.
She had already heard about Li Geng's situation.
She had a vague feeling that Qin Yu seemed different.
When Zhao Lan noticed Qin Yu looking at her with a mischievous grin, she became even more nervous.
She took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
He looked at Qin Yu with a serious expression and said in a cold voice.
"I have spent the last few days with you and I can see what you are thinking."
"oh?"
Qin Yu paused for a moment, put down his chopsticks, and turned to look at Zhao Lan with interest.
But then Zhao Lan continued.
"I know you are unwilling to be subordinate to Sima Lie, but unfortunately..."
Zhao Lan sneered, her eyes full of disdain as she looked at Qin Yu.
"It's a pity that you are weak and alone and have no strength to fight against Sima Lie. If you are smart, you would better cooperate with the Zhao family and obey my orders."
As Zhao Lan spoke, she looked at Qin Yu with a cold smile.
Qin Yu's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
The Zhao family is indeed powerful, but now that I am the emperor, what difference is there between submitting to the Zhao family and obeying Sima Lie?
Seeing Qin Yu's uncertain expression, Zhao Lan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
"What? You don't want to?"
"Of course not, I'd love to."
Qin Yu snapped out of his daze, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
"However... if you want me to listen to the Zhao family, shouldn't you show some sincerity?"
"Sincerity?"
Zhao Lan looked puzzled and sized Qin Yu up and down.
To everyone's surprise, Qin Yu gently shook his head, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
Before Zhao Lan could react, his domineering hand suddenly thrust into her arms.
The warm, soft touch and the rich fragrance instantly made Qin Yu tense up, and a surge of intense heat welled up inside him.
Zhao Lan was startled. She felt her whole body suddenly stiffen and go limp for a moment.
I subconsciously stood up from my seat and took two steps back.
"How dare you! What are you doing!"
Zhao Lan's face turned bright red, her beautiful eyes filled with both shame and anger!
"You... I'm talking to you about serious matters, but you foolish ruler, your mind is always filled with such shameful thoughts about women's skirts. You deserve to be sidelined by Sima Lie!"
"Is that so? My dear consort, you are mistaken..."
Qin Yu snorted disdainfully, greedily enjoying Zhao Lan's fragrance, and smiled wickedly.
"I wonder if my beloved concubine has ever heard the saying, 'To repel external enemies, one must first pacify the internal situation.' Today, I will first rectify the atmosphere in the harem."
"you……"
Zhao Lan's face turned pale, and she was about to say something.
Unexpectedly, Qin Yu had already pounced on her, his masculine aura overwhelming her.
Before Zhao Lan could even make a move, Qin Yu pinned her to the bed.
Qin Yu grasped Zhao Lan's soft, delicate hand and stared intently at her stunningly beautiful face.
At this moment, Zhao Lan's brows were furrowed, and her breath was as fragrant as orchids; even immortals would find it hard to resist her charm.
She clearly wanted to resist, but Qin Yu was, after all, a man, and she was currently in a weak state.
Left with no other choice, he could only let Qin Yu hold him down.
"Empress, today I have chosen you."
Looking at the stunning beauty beneath him, Qin Yu could no longer restrain himself.
He held Zhao Lan's jade-like arm with one hand, while his other hand began to roam freely over her body.
Zhao Lan frowned, and her whole body began to stir restlessly as Qin Yu moved.
His eyes were somewhat unfocused, and his gaze began to wander.
Soon, Zhao Lan couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
Just then, Zi Yan's anxious voice suddenly rang out from outside the door: "Your Majesty, the governess has something to report and is waiting outside the hall."
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