Chapter 3 A Night of Passion
Water splashed everywhere, and Xie Yunyu choked on a mouthful of water.
After struggling to surface, Xie Yunyu angrily cursed:
"Xiao Ling, you son of a bitch... I..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Ling lowered his head and silenced her with a kiss.
Xie Yunyu froze for a moment, then reacted and pushed hard against Xiao Ling's chest with both hands.
"Mmm...mmm..."
But her strength was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of Xiao Ling, who had lost his mind.
Xie Yunyu struggled and managed to break free from his lips and teeth, saying as she struggled:
"Xiao Ling, are you crazy? What are you doing?"
Xiao Ling didn't speak, but with red eyes, he tore at Xie Yunyu's clothes.
Xie Yunyu hurriedly tried to dodge, but like a little chick, no matter how much she struggled and splashed water, she couldn't break free from the restraint.
Before long, Xiao Ling had already torn off her outer garment, and her bra was also pulled so hard that it was about to fall off.
Xie Yunyu stammered, somewhat frightened:
"Your Highness, you... listen to me, please don't do this... you..."
Xiao Ling couldn't hear anything at all. With a forceful pull, he ripped off Xie Yunyu's bra.
Xie Yunyu cried out in surprise and grabbed Xiao Ling's arm tightly.
The pain in his arm may have caused Xiao Ling to briefly regain his senses.
"I...I've been drugged with an aphrodisiac...You...run away..."
Xie Yunyu was stunned for a moment after hearing Xiao Ling's words, but she was too busy with her own problems to care about Xiao Ling anymore.
She hurriedly lunged to the side, grabbing her bra to cover herself.
Xiao Ling only regained consciousness for a brief moment before quickly losing his temper again and tearing off his clothes.
Xie Yunyu was terrified and swam towards the shore, clutching her clothes.
But just as she swam to the edge of the flooded bridge and was about to climb up, she accidentally bumped her foot into Xiao Ling.
The next instant, Xiao Ling grabbed her ankle and pulled her back.
Xie Yunyu was dragged over and choked on two mouthfuls of water.
By the time she came to her senses, she was already trapped in Xiao Ling's arms.
I don't know where I lost the clothes I was holding when they sank into the water.
Both of them were shirtless, facing each other naked.
Xiao Ling had completely lost his mind and kissed Xie Yunyu's neck.
The moment their skin touched, Xie Yunyu shuddered.
At this moment, her body was surrounded by icy pool water on one side and Xiao Ling's fiery chest on the other.
This feeling was both unfamiliar and frightening to Xie Yunyu.
Xiao Ling had completely succumbed to temptation and began to grope Xie Yunyu.
Xie Yunyu soon felt hot all over, and her clothes were gradually completely removed by Xiao Ling.
After that, the two of them became entangled and struggled in the green pool, like a twisted rope...
After a long while, the effects of Xiao Ling's medicine wore off, and both of them lost their strength.
Xiao Ling leaned against a rock by the pool, while Xie Yunyu nestled quietly in his arms without saying a word.
After a while, Xiao Ling grabbed a piece of clothing, wrapped Xie Yunyu in it, carried her ashore, walked to a pillar next to the viewing pavilion, and sat down.
The moonlight, pale and white, shone on the two wet figures.
The only sound in the pavilion was the panting of the two people.
After a long silence, Xie Yunyu spoke, "Xiao Ling?"
"Um."
Xiao Ling's deep voice rang out.
"Who am I?" Xie Yunyu asked.
"Thank you, Yunyu," Xiao Ling replied.
"Who drugged you?" Xie Yunyu asked.
“My mother was afraid that I would really become a monk, so she sent my cousin to force me to comply.”
Xiao Ling's voice sounded somewhat hoarse.
Xie Yunyu remained silent.
“I will take responsibility for you,” Xiao Ling said.
Xie Yunyu decisively refused: "No need. Our two families are not a good match."
Before Xiao Ling could answer, Xie Yunyu asked again:
Why are we lying here?
"This medicine is a bit strong; I feel a little weak right now," Xiao Ling replied.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yunyu sat up, went to the edge of the pool, retrieved her clothes, and hastily put them on.
Then he came over and covered Xiao Ling's clothes on him.
Without saying a word, he turned and shakily headed towards Qingliang Mountain.
Xiao Ling didn't say anything, but just quietly watched Xie Yunyu's departing figure.
When Xie Yunyu returned to her room, it was almost midnight.
She actually wanted to take a hot bath, but if she did, the maid would discover the marks on her body.
So he wiped himself off haphazardly, wrapped himself in a blanket, and lay down.
Xie Yunyu felt pain all over her body, making it difficult for her to fall asleep.
I had no choice but to close my eyes and let my thoughts churn wildly.
Damn it, I hadn't even slept with a man when I died in my past life.
I slept with a truly exceptional person in my life, but the experience was terrible.
The first time was in a pool of water, and it was when the other person was completely conscious.
But this guy is good-looking, comes from a good family, and has a great physique...
If you look at it that way, you haven't really lost out.
However, given the vast difference in their family backgrounds, it all seemed like a fleeting romance.
Anyway, tonight isn't going to be a game of mutual consent.
That's it then. I'll just avoid him from now on.
Lost in thought, Xie Yunyu fell into a deep sleep.
Xiao Ling lay there for a long time before finally regaining some strength and putting on her clothes.
Then I sat in the viewing pavilion and meditated until dawn.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, Xiao Ling returned to his room. After washing up and tidying up, he said to the person beside him:
"Pack your things, let's go back to the manor."
When the group descended the mountain, Gu Lianfei came out of the room next door and saw that Xiao Ling's face was flushed.
In a voice barely audible, she called out, "Cousin..."
Xiao Ling ignored her and didn't even glance at her.
Wan'an Mountain is only thirty miles outside of Beijing; a fast horse can reach the capital in an hour.
This time, Xiao Ling did not go home, but went directly to the palace.
Emperor Xiao Hongcheng was thirty-five years old, in the prime of his life, and his appearance bore a resemblance to Xiao Ling.
The saying "a nephew resembles his uncle" is indeed true.
At that moment, the emperor was reviewing memorials when he heard a palace attendant announce:
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Shou'an requests an audience."
The emperor was taken aback. Wasn't his great-nephew at Xiyun Temple?
Why are you back?
"Announce."
Xiao Ling walked in with a cold face.
Although Xiao Ling had always had this expression since he was a child, the emperor still keenly sensed that he was angry.
"Ling'er is here. What's wrong?" the Emperor asked kindly.
"Your Majesty, I have come here to ask for your help in persuading my mother that I wish to become a monk at Xiyun Temple."
Xiao Ling remained expressionless as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's face turned cold: "Become a monk? Nonsense!"
"Your mother only has you as her child, and she's counting on you to carry on the family line. If you become a monk, aren't you taking her life?"
Xiao Ling was not afraid of angering the emperor at all, and continued:
"Uncle is overthinking it. My mother doesn't care about me; she only cares about her own thoughts."
There's no point in staying at home like this.
Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me permission to become a monk.
Upon hearing this, the emperor wondered, "What has happened that I don't know about?"
After staring at Xiao Ling for a moment, I saw that Xiao Ling's face was flushed, and he seemed to be feeling unwell.
"Ling'er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" the emperor asked with concern.
"Yes, I was given a strong aphrodisiac last night. I soaked in the cold pool for half a day and now I feel a bit cold."
Upon hearing this, the emperor flew into a rage.
"Who is so bold as to drug you?"
Then he said, "Someone, summon the imperial physician."
"You should ask my dear mother about this," Xiao Ling said sarcastically.
The emperor's forehead veins throbbed as he listened.
"My elder sister is truly foolish; how could she do such a thing?"
"Someone, summon Princess Jinyang to the palace," the emperor said, rubbing his forehead.
Soon the imperial physician arrived, and after taking Xiao Ling's pulse, he said:
"Your Majesty, the Prince has been poisoned by the aphrodisiac."
Although the effects of the medicine have worn off, such potent drugs can still damage the body, and excessive use can harm one's offspring.
It's best to avoid this medicine in the future.
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