The crabapple tree is fragrant in the tent, and the bright moon is in my arms

He Quan came in and placed the warm stone inside the crabapple flower, and coughed lightly: "My lord, do you have any other instructions?"

Zhao Yue glanced at him sideways, looking at the crabapple tree that was blooming more and more beautifully, and thought of the groggy feeling she had last night: "This thing seems to be really weird."

"Why do you say that, young master?"

"It just makes me feel relaxed and happy when I smell it. After a while, I feel dizzy for no reason... I can't remember clearly..." Zhao Yue paused: "Why are you asking these questions? Have you finished sweeping the floor?"

She raised her red lips slightly, her domineering yet charming manner made people not afraid: "It has been raining for so long, please don't break the flowers that His Majesty gave you. Why don't you take care of them?"

He Quan nodded obediently: "Since my lady thinks I am an eyesore, I will leave now."

Dinner time had passed for a long time but Zhu Dingyuan still hadn't come, and he didn't send anyone to deliver any message. Zhaoyue didn't indulge him, so she cooked her own meal and ate her fill.

The sound of rain was dim, and palace lanterns were swaying on the wall. Zhao Yue was lying in a rocking chair and casually flipping through a picture album, with her long black hair tied up and her face dressed in green.

She didn't let the door be closed. Occasionally, a gust of wind blew, and her sleeves fluttered in an instant, revealing her incredibly beautiful skin under her delicate chin, as holy as a white plum blossom blooming in the snow, and as bright and charming as a crabapple blossom.

Taoxi was afraid that she would be cold, so she lit a charcoal basin. When she went out, she saw Zhu Dingyuan coming in late. Her shoulders were a little wet, probably because she had gotten caught in the rain.

He hissed and looked at the beauty inside the door. The beauty was lying in the autumn wind, which made him lose his mind again.

He waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.

He quietly walked into the hall and approached Zhaoyue. Seeing that she was looking at the picture album with great fascination, he smiled and just looked at her quietly.

After a long while, Zhao Yue yawned and said, "Tao Xi, what time is it? Why hasn't His Majesty come yet?"

No one answered.

She stood up from the rocking chair, but couldn't stand steadily: "Hey..."

Zhao Yue thought she was going to fall and subconsciously closed her eyes, but an arm lifted her waist. The emperor's gentle voice rang in her ears: "My beauty, are you throwing yourself into my arms?"

Zhao Yue opened her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she pretended to be shy and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty!? Why are you here?"

She quickly straightened up and steady herself, pretending to be angry: "The servants in my palace are blind. No one informed me when His Majesty came."

Zhu Dingyuan looked at her like a little woman, feeling quite happy. He stretched out his hand and took her into his arms again, lowering his voice and saying, "It was I who told them not to say anything. If the beauty wants to be punished, then punish me."

"Your Majesty..." Zhao Yue's eyes were moist as she glared at him. Zhu Dingyuan laughed, "I'm hungry. Come eat with me."

After he sat down, he took Zhaoyue's hand and pulled her into his arms: "You've been waiting for me for so long, you must be hungry."

Even in her previous life, Zhaoyue had never sat on His Majesty's lap during meals. She was startled and said, "Your Majesty, I'd better stand and serve you."

"There's no one else here. You and I are just like an ordinary couple. What's wrong with me eating with my beloved?"

Oh, he has such a sweet mouth towards women who make him happy.

Zhao Yue leaned forward softly, suppressing the repulsion in her heart: "Then I will go one step further and let Your Majesty feed me, okay?"

This was the first time that Zhu Dingyuan was so dependent on and teased by a woman. Everyone in the harem followed the rules, unlike her, who took his words seriously and took advantage of the situation to make further demands, like a cat that tickled people.

"Okay, I'll follow you."

Looking at her charming, beautiful face, I felt that the harem was lifeless. Only she was full of life. Last night, she was even more...

Thinking of this, Zhu Dingyuan's breathing became heavier. He fed her a few bites and saw her shaking her head: "How come you are full after just a few bites?"

Of course it’s because she’s eaten it!

Zhao Yue smiled lightly: "I have always had a small appetite. I will watch Your Majesty eat."

Zhu Dingyuan did not force her and enjoyed her tender and affectionate gaze. After meals, she would pick up a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his mouth. When he was thirsty, she would bring him water. Her body was soft as if boneless and she depended on him. Gradually, his gaze dimmed and the hand around her waist slid slightly.

"Hey……"

Zhao Yue looked at him and said, "Why is your Majesty sighing for no reason?"

Zhu Dingyuan put down his chopsticks and pretended to be serious and said, "Just now, the beauty fed me water, and I suddenly thought of the drama in the book. I'm afraid that Zhao, the favorite concubine of the King of Dongdu, is not as good as you."

Zhao Yue snorted and turned away from his arms: "Your Majesty, are you saying that I am a vixen, or are you implying that I am the evil concubine who bewitched the king and his ministers?"

Her voice was so delicate and soft, and when she felt wronged, it made men want to give her the best things.

Zhu Dingyuan held her in his arms from behind and said, "That's not what I meant. I... suddenly want to be a tyrant who never attends court again..."

Zhao Yue was startled, with goose bumps all over her heart. She turned around and put her finger on his lips: "Shh."

If this word gets out to someone with ulterior motives, she would be considered lucky even if she died eight or nine times.

Looking directly into Zhu Dingyuan's eyes, his pupils were dark, with a strange undercurrent rolling in them, and he actually looked quite serious, as if what he had just said represented his true feelings.

How can an emperor be sincere?

It's just a show.

Zhao Yue's heart did not beat at all, and she looked away: "I am timid, and I feel great if I can stay by your side and accompany you for the rest of your life."

Zhu Dingyuan held her hand, put his chin close to her neck, and smelled the peaceful fragrance on her body: "Does it still hurt?"

Zhao Yue's body stiffened, and he coughed awkwardly: "Hmm..."

She thought Zhu Dingyuan would tell her to have a good rest and then go to another concubine to have an affair.

In the end, he just carried her to the couch and took off his outer robe: "I am also very tired. Today's official duties have made my eyes hurt. It's raining and frosty outside. Go to bed early."

Zhao Yue cried out, and seeing that he was really lying beside her in his pajamas, she pulled the quilt over her.

Zhu Dingyuan reached out and hugged her: "Go to sleep."

Zhaoyue was also a little sleepy, so she closed her eyes and took a rest. After a long time, she rolled out of his arms and curled up in the corner to sleep. However, she felt her body become heavy, as if something was pressing down on her.

She wanted to open her eyes, but she couldn't.

Even my consciousness was hazy, just like last night.

There was a hot breath on her ear, and a low voice said something, but she couldn't hear it clearly.

Then her shoulder hurt. Who was biting her?

There was a scent of crabapple lingering around her. It felt a little cool against her body, but some places were very hot. Zhaoyue gasped and wanted to push him away, but the man restrained her and pressed her hard in his arms.

But there was something burning between her thighs. She wanted to shout something, but her lips were sealed and she had no strength left in her body. Why was the bed shaking like that?

Everything was dizzy, the sky, the earth and the clouds.

It's so uncomfortable, my skin feels like it's going to break out.

Finally, she let out a sigh of relief, and the force that was holding her down finally disappeared.