Miao Nanyan looked up at him, sensing his aloof and domineering aura. She saw a faint smile in his deep eyes, and his arrogant demeanor suggested that he didn't care about anything.
His tall figure and broad, sturdy chest made the black robe he wore look extremely noble.
"Thank you for your hard work these days."
"It's all thanks to you that Mother's situation was resolved."
Miao Nanyan looked up at him, listening to his gentle voice, and was slightly lost in thought.
He seemed to have never spoken to her like that before.
He always treated her with commands and accusations.
"It's all what I should do."
Miao Nanyan's voice was soft, and she nodded slightly.
Baili Yingfeng looked at Miao Nanyan; today, she appeared exceptionally gentle and virtuous.
Her face was fair and delicate, her eyes were big and watery, her eyebrows were long and thin and distinct, and... her soft and luscious red lips.
Baili Yingfeng sat down next to Miao Nanyan, close to her, his warm breath brushing against her neck.
Miao Nanyan's heart began to race, and she grasped his hand that was reaching for her waist.
"Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty, I am Consort Nan, I am Nan Yan."
Miao Nanyan's eyes seemed to hold a stubbornness and persistence. She did not want to be used as a tool for sexual gratification, nor did she want to be used as a substitute.
Even if it meant spending her life in loneliness and hardship in the palace, she was unwilling to live like a walking corpse.
Baili Yingfeng paused, his hand still in the distance, and a smile appeared on his face: "I know."
"Take off your clothes."
[Take off, take off your clothes?!]
Baili Yingfeng's gaze moved from her face to her chest, and then to her waist, as if he could see right through her.
Miao Nanyan covered her chest with both hands. Although she was dressed, she felt as if Baili Yingfeng had seen through her nakedness.
"Will you take it off, or will I help you take it off?"
"Your Majesty..."
Baili Yingfeng looked dazed. He moved closer to her again, put his arm around her waist, and forced her to come closer to him.
Miao Nanyan's hand slowly clenched.
“I haven’t been drinking or drunk. I also know that you are Consort Nan, Miao Nanyan.”
Miao Nanyan slowly loosened her tightly clenched hands.
Baili Yingfeng lifted her up in his arms.
The man's pleasant, fresh scent stimulated her senses.
Their breaths mingled tightly, and his rapid breathing made all her senses extremely sensitive.
A smile appeared on Baili Yingfeng's lips. He held Miao Nanyan's head, wrapped his arms around her waist, returned her kisses on the lips and her delicate neck, and waved to lower the red gauze curtains on the bed...
The sky outside wasn't completely dark. One side of the sky showed a pink sunset, while the other side turned from blue to gray. Gradually, the pink and gray blended together, and finally, the sky became completely dark. The moon peeked out, and the stars twinkled faintly in the sky.
...
On this day, Yun Duoduo, carrying the token, left the palace with Yun Yishu and went to the Moonlit Painting Workshop, with Shitou following behind them.
"Brother, are the paintings in the painting studio beautiful?"
The painting studio has been open for quite some time, but Yun Duoduo hasn't had a chance to visit it. She is very curious about the layout inside and also wants to see the paintings of the famous scholars in the capital.
"The paintings hanging inside are all landscape ink paintings, they are so beautiful."
Yun Yishu rubbed his hands together, "If my eldest brother saw this, he would definitely like it."
"My eldest brother has had two new sons; he must be incredibly busy these days!"
"you do not say."
The three of them then mentioned the Moonlit Fate Painting Studio.
"Boss!"
Chu Dunshi was standing at the door hanging a painting when he saw Yun Yishu in the distance. He greeted him warmly and came out to greet him.
Who is this?
Chu Dunshi noticed a beautiful little girl next to Yun Yishu. He had never seen her before; she was a stranger.
"What a beautiful little girl!"
Chu Dunshi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. He had traveled all over the country and seen many adults and children, but this was the first time he had ever seen such a lovely, beautiful, and spirited girl.
"This is my sister."
Yun Yishu introduced with a smile.
"Hello, boss."
Chu Dunshi bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.
"The shopkeeper is very kind."
Yun Duoduo returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute, and Chu Dunshi was taken aback for a moment.
This child is not naughty at all, and is quite polite.
"This is a stone, the kind you've seen before."
Yun Yishu pointed to the stone.
"Please come in, gentlemen. Brother Shi, let's sit inside."
"By noon, everyone has gone home for lunch, so there will be fewer people in the shop, and the staff can manage."
Chu Dunshi took out a plate of melon seeds and placed it in front of the two of them. He cracked the melon seeds in his hand and explained.
"Hmm, the little girl in the pink top in the shop seems quite clever."
Yun Yishu looked around and asked Chu Dunshi.
"Her name is Zheng Xiang. Zheng Xiang, come and meet the masters."
Chu Dunshi called out to the busy workers in the front hall.
"This girl learns things very quickly. She remembers the preferences of her customers very clearly. When Sister Liu from the east came, she introduced figure paintings to her. When the eldest son of the Zhao family came, she introduced landscape paintings to him."
After Zheng Xiang bowed to the two men and introduced herself, a waiter came in and said that someone outside was looking for the manager.
As Yun Duoduo approached the door, she saw a beautiful young woman dressed in smoky gray silk standing at the shop entrance. The long smoky gray silk dress was embroidered with brightly colored and finely stitched floral and bird patterns, and she wore a softly colored cardigan over the dress.
She was carrying a delicate, light green bamboo food box.
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