He's not a three-year-old child who can be appeased with a piece of candy; he wants real benefits!
Hanging a piece of meat in front of Emperor Chongde, which he could only look at but not eat, would only amplify his ambition.
Yan Xingzhou suppressed his impulse and, as Emperor Chongde wished, put on a show of deep gratitude and regret.
Emperor Chongde was indeed extremely satisfied. Seeing that he could no longer kneel, he sighed and said, "Get up. How did you get this injury?"
...
Shen Tangning straightened her skirt and sat down by the campfire, where Chi Yan was grilling meat for her.
Not only her, but many campfires were lit in the open space. The daytime hunt had yielded a good catch, and everyone was enjoying the food. The accident at the hunting grounds seemed to be just a minor incident.
The sky had darkened, like a black curtain, dotted with twinkling stars. The chirping of insects and birds came from the woods, mingling with people's laughter, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Having expended a lot of energy all day without eating, Shen Tangning was getting hungry. Chi Yan handed her a piece of roasted venison, saying, "Be careful, it's hot."
She nodded hastily, held the branch in both hands, and very politely took a bite...
I didn't bite it off.
Chi Yanwei turned his head slightly and saw that she was struggling with the meat in her hand with a serious expression. The piece of venison was too big for her and was also very hot, making it difficult for her to eat.
In addition, her hand was injured and wrapped tightly in gauze, making it impossible to bear weight, but she was so hungry that she persevered and kept trying.
Chi Yan watched for a while, then unconsciously laughed out loud. The surroundings were noisy, but his laughter was deep and clear. Shen Tangning looked up, puzzled, and met his mischievous gaze. Her face flushed instantly.
She pursed her lips slightly, displeased: "What are you laughing at?"
Chi Yan remained silent, took the meat from her hand, and took out a dagger from his waist, slicing it with elegant movements.
A small piece of sliced meat was placed in front of him, and he said in a deliberately serious tone, "It was my oversight."
Her cheeks were still a little hot, but her appetite made her forget about being reserved. Just as she was about to reach out to take the meat, Chi Yan tilted his wrist and fed it to her lips, lazily reminding her:
"There's oil on it, don't get the gauze on your hands dirty."
Shen Tangning was stunned for a moment, subconsciously looked up, and slowly came to her senses:
Does this mean...feeding her?
She bit her lower lip and glanced around, feeling uneasy. Was feeding someone in public too intimate?
Chi Yan did it on purpose. Seeing her hesitant expression, he wanted to tease her and pretended to take it back: "If you're not going to eat it, I'll eat it?"
Shen Tangning didn't care about anything else, glared at him, and quickly opened her mouth to bite him.
The sliced meat was at the perfect temperature; the venison was tender and exceptionally fresh. Coupled with his excellent grilling skills, she ate until her cheeks were slightly bulging and she closed her eyes in satisfaction.
She looks just like a squirrel, but when you think about it, how can a squirrel compare to her cuteness?
Chi Yan found the feeding fun and didn't mind the trouble. After seeing her finish eating, he fed her another piece.
Taking advantage of the darkness and the fact that no one could see her, Shen Tangning became shameless and took his service for granted, stealing glances at him out of the corner of her eye.
Which husband doesn't consider himself superior? Who would lower himself to serve his wife?
He didn't feel ashamed at all and acted very naturally.
In the firelight, Chi Yan's face appeared even more handsome, with deep-set eyes and a hint of nonchalance. His high, straight nose, like undulating mountains, cast a faint shadow on his features.
Such a scene is truly a delightful sight.
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