After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Just as he was about to strictly abide by the rules, a somewhat cold but not to be ignored voice sounded from behind: "Kneeling for two hours is too easy for them, let them kneel forever."

Shen Bingning turned around and found that Xiao Yi had come to her side quietly at some point. His deep gaze made it impossible to look directly at him.

Manager Xu's pleas for mercy became increasingly incoherent, and his daughter was so frightened that her face turned pale and her whole body trembled.

"Wei Xiquan, take these two away and make them kneel down and reflect on their actions."

Shen Bingning's order was concise and decisive. She knew very well that Xiao Yi would not allow anything disrespectful to happen in front of him.

Eunuch Wei understood what he meant and immediately ordered his men to cover the mouths of the mother and daughter and drag them away mercilessly.

Xiao Yi looked at Shen Bingning, his eyes full of inquiry: "Why is my beloved concubine wandering here alone?"

Shen Bingning smiled slightly and replied, "It's a bit stuffy in here, I want to go out for some fresh air. I wonder if Your Majesty has finished his state affairs?"

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "My beloved concubine, are you waiting for me?"

"not at all."

Shen Bingning shook her head slightly and denied, "Since Your Majesty has come, I will go and continue to teach Your Majesty how to keep accounts."

"No hurry, I haven't had time to eat dinner yet, my beloved concubine, please eat with me."

"As ordered."

Shen Bingning followed Xiao Yi's steps, but did not mention that she had already eaten.

She understood that even if she said it, it would not change the fact that she had to eat with him.

She thought Xiao Yi would leave after finishing his meal, but she never expected that he would ask Eunuch Wei to prepare hot water for a bath, which made her feel confused.

"Your Majesty, will you rest here tonight?"

There was a hint of surprise in her eyes, and she couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Yi's eyes were deep, and he met hers, as if he could see through her thoughts: "What's wrong with me living here?"

It was more than inappropriate. Shen Bingning felt mixed emotions.

She didn't want him to stay here, fearing that he would act on impulse and she would be like a bird in a cage, losing her freedom.

What's more, she needs time to sort out her emotions.

She was surprised to find that before Xiao Yi arrived, she felt a sense of emptiness deep in her heart; and his appearance made her unconsciously overflow with joy.

This emotional change was not a good sign for her. She longed for an independent space to think quietly.

Xiao Yi's eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. He asked softly, "What are you thinking about, my beloved concubine?"

Shen Bingning came back to her senses and hurriedly concealed her true emotions: "No, nothing! Your Majesty, why don't I go to the next room to rest? I am a bit attached to my bed, and it is always difficult to fall asleep when I change places. I am afraid of disturbing your majesty's sweet dreams."

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a half-smile: "My beloved concubine has quite a few little habits. Last time it was grinding her teeth at night, and this time it has become being accustomed to her bed."

Shen Bingning could only smile bitterly, treating it as a minor inconvenience brought about by the hot summer.

"It's okay. I don't mind your little interruption. If you really bother me, we have other ways to pass the long night."

As Xiao Yi spoke, he gently played with her soft hair, his tone full of playfulness.

Shen Bingning forced a smile, but the bitterness in her heart was indescribable.

Excuse me, this is definitely a big interruption!

"Okay, go wash up and go to bed early."

Xiao Yi gave the order calmly, as if everything was under control.

As the night deepened, Shen Bingning climbed onto the bed with an uneasy heart, her mind full of doubts. What was Xiao Yi planning tonight?

The last time he stayed at Fengqing Palace, nothing happened.

So why did he insist on staying tonight?

This question was like a puzzle in the dark night, lingering in her mind and unable to be shaken off.

Just as Shen Bingning was immersed in her complicated thoughts, she suddenly felt a sudden light touch on her forehead, like being brushed by a delicate feather, which made her frown.

She gently rubbed her forehead which was accidentally awakened, and her eyes moved to Xiao Yi, who was looking at her with an unprecedented gentleness.

The majestic aura that Xiao Yi had during the day seemed to have been removed along with the change of clothes, and was replaced by a loose silk nightgown. The soft texture set off his well-defined figure and added a touch of gentleness and elegance.

However, Shen Bingning knew clearly in her heart what deep meaning was hidden behind this seemingly casual tenderness.

She calmly avoided the overly direct gaze, gently moved her eyes to the side, and moved her body a little to the inside of the bed, silently leaving enough space for Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi lay down on the outside of the bed, slowly closed his eyes, and made no further movements. The air was filled with an indescribable tranquility and waiting.

Faced with such an atmosphere, Shen Bingning also closed her eyes, but her body involuntarily tensed up, with no sign of relaxation.

The room was so quiet that only the sound of each other's breathing could be heard. After a long time, she finally mustered up the courage to break the silence: "Your Majesty, in the current palace, except for me and Sister Yu, the harem seems particularly empty. I think that Your Majesty should recruit more virtuous people to enrich the harem to meet the needs of the ancestral temple."

Xiao Yi still had his eyes closed, as if enjoying this moment of peace, and responded calmly: "My beloved concubine, may I know what the current situation of those ministers who proposed holding the beauty pageant is like?"

Shen Bingning's curiosity was instantly aroused, and she asked unconsciously: "How are they?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she was greeted by a long silence.

She pursed her lips, already having the answer in her mind. She knew without a second thought that the fate of those ministers would not be good.

The next morning, as usual, Xiao Yi left quietly again before the dawn, without leaving a single word.

When Shen Bingning slowly woke up, she found that a few strands of her hair were unconsciously entangled in her hands, and her brows couldn't help but frown slightly.

This was the third time in a row that I woke up to find myself holding the ends of my hair, and each time, it was after spending a night with Xiao Yi.

This unconscious habit made her feel inexplicably confused and subtly uneasy.

"Qing'er!"

She called softly, with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Qing'er heard the sound and hurriedly pushed the door open, looking concerned: "Madam, are you awake?"

"Well, when did His Majesty leave?"

Shen Bingning asked casually while stretching lazily.

"Your Majesty left the villa when the sky just turned pale."

"Left the villa?"

Shen Bingning frowned even more when she heard this, "Did you say when you'll be back?"

Qing'er shook her head and replied, "No, Madam, it seems that some unknown people tried to sneak into the villa last night, but they were dealt with in time by your majesty's secret guards."

Shen Bingning immediately became alert and asked quickly, "How many people are here?"

"I don't know. I just mentioned it this morning when I heard the chief steward order Xiao Shengzi to clean up the scene."