Ping Zhao Lu

After Shang Jiuru left in a hurry like a breeze, Chu Yunxiao slowly raised his hand and gently rubbed the area between his eyebrows, as if he wanted to dispel the deep tiredness.

His tall and slightly tired body leaned weakly backwards, and his whole body exuded an indescribable sense of fatigue.

Xu Zhouye noticed Chu Yunxiao's condition. He frowned slightly and approached the emperor's seat without hesitation. He leaned down slightly and carefully examined Chu Yunxiao's face.

As soon as he got closer, Xu Zhouye keenly noticed that Chu Yunxiao's breathing seemed a little rapid.

Secretly shocked, he subconsciously raised his hand and gently held Chu Yunxiao's palm, trying to test his body temperature through touch.

However, at the moment when his fingertips touched his palm, the familiar hot feeling spread throughout his body like an electric current, causing him to involuntarily stop his movements.

Xu Zhouye's brows furrowed even more tightly, and he thought to himself: The effect of the medicine has worn off, so why is his body still so hot?

Just as he was thinking hard, Chu Yunxiao's hand, which he was holding, suddenly pulled away.

Then, he straightened up, stared straight at Xu Zhouye, and asked in a low and slightly hoarse voice, "Didn't you just ignore me?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He stood up with a calm expression and said, "Since Your Majesty does not want me to be involved, then I will obey Your Majesty's will. I am also feeling quite tired now, so I will take my leave now." After that, he turned around and was about to leave.

Seeing Xu Zhouye was truly leaving, Chu Yunxiao panicked. He quickly stood up and chased after him, hugging him tightly from behind. He murmured with a hint of grievance, "What does the Queen mean by this? Just because I asked her a question, you're going to abandon me again?"

Xu Zhouye curled his lips and gently moved away the hands that were tightly wrapped around his waist.

Then he turned around gracefully, raised his right hand, and gently stroked the emperor's chiseled face with his slender fingers as if stroking the strings of a musical instrument.

Then he slowly moved his cheek closer, so close that they could almost feel each other's warm breath.

However, at this moment, Chu Yunxiao saw this scene and his heart couldn't help but beat fast. He quickly bent down, wanting to welcome the upcoming intimate contact.

But who would have thought that Xu Zhouye would take several steps back like a nimble fish, and cleverly turn sideways, smiling faintly at the emperor, a smile that was captivating.

He only said softly, "Your Majesty, I will go take a bath first, and then come back to serve you well after I am clean." Before he finished speaking, he walked straight towards the hot spring pool in the inner room that was filled with smoke and steam.

Chu Yunxiao looked at the scene in front of him, his throat slid up and down unconsciously, and an irresistible impulse instantly surged in his heart.

He could no longer bear the desire and restlessness in his heart, and followed closely with big strides.

Soon, he arrived in front of the hot spring.

Through the hazy mist, he saw Xu Zhouye half-naked soaking in the water.

The skin, which was originally as white as snow, now had a faint pink hue due to the steaming of hot water, just like a ripe peach, emitting a charming luster.

Crystal clear water droplets slowly slid down his graceful collarbone, dangling as if they would drip into the crystal clear pool of water at any moment.

What made the emperor's blood boil was that the traces of love of varying depths on Xu Zhouye's body were clearly visible, all telling of the passion and tenderness between the two.

Chu Yunxiao took a breath and took off the only remaining pajamas on his body without hesitation. Then he slowly stepped into the pool and walked step by step towards where Xu Zhouye was.

Soon, ripples appeared in the crystal clear pool water, spreading like the surging spring tide.

And within the waves, two figures embraced each other tightly, involuntarily entwined once again. Their skin touched, as if everything in the world had stopped at this moment, only their breathing and heartbeats remained.

About half an hour had passed, and Chu Yunxiao was still immersed in the entanglement with his lover and had not yet ended this passionate fusion.

Just when the atmosphere was charming and the love was at its peak, Zhao Dequan walked into the hall at an inopportune time with slightly hurried steps.

Due to the distance and the layers of veils separating them, he could only stand at a distance, bowing his head respectfully as he reported, "Your Highness, the guards from Qingliang Residence have come to report that the matter you requested has been completed."

At this moment, Xu Zhouye's face was as rosy as a rosy cloud, and he was completely immersed in the emperor's gentle and passionate caress.

When he suddenly heard Zhao Dequan's report, he came back to his senses in an instant, as if a basin of cold water was poured over his head, and he quickly regained his sanity.

He suppressed his panic and embarrassment and replied with a trembling voice, "I understand. Please leave."

After receiving the order, Zhao Dequan hurriedly responded, "Yes." He didn't want to hear the continuous panting sounds coming out of the hot spring anymore, so he bowed and hurriedly turned and left.

Xu Zhouye panted, trying to calm his turbulent emotions. He had no time to consider Chu Yunxiao's feelings or condition. He hurried out of the hot spring, picked up the handkerchief that had been prepared nearby, and carefully wiped the crystal water droplets off his body.

Then, he put on his clothes with quick movements.

Chu Yunxiao, who was originally in high spirits, suddenly felt his mood plummet due to this sudden interruption.

He looked at Xu Zhouye who was hurriedly getting dressed with a lonely expression, his chest heaving slightly, and he gasped softly, "Why choose this time? The Queen can just leave him aside first and deal with him after we are done." His words were full of dissatisfaction with the timing of Zhao Dequan's appearance and regret that the beautiful moment was ruined.

Xu Zhouye smiled lightly and said lazily, "Let's fight quickly and resolve the issue quickly to avoid any more trouble."

Chu Yunxiao was helpless, "How do you want to deal with him?"

Xu Zhouye raised his eyebrows: "Your Majesty, do you want to know? Why not come with me?"

Chu Yunxiao chuckled and agreed to his proposal.

*

Luo Siyan was like a body without a soul, lifeless as he was tied tightly to the sturdy tree in the middle of the courtyard by the guards with thick ropes.

Having recently experienced a torture worse than death, Luo Siyan was now as pale as paper and looked extremely haggard.

His eyes, once clear and bright, like aquamarine gemstones, were now filled with deep resentment and uncontrollable hatred. His cracked lips trembled slightly as he muttered to himself, "Xu Jin...even if I became a ghost, I wouldn't let you go. Absolutely not..."

"Heh..." A light and slightly sarcastic laugh suddenly sounded.

Xu Zhouye walked slowly towards Luo Siyan with an elegant and calm pace. Hearing the sudden voice and the gradually approaching figure, Luo Siyan suddenly raised his head, his face showing an extremely terrified expression, his eyes fixed on the person in front of him who had put him in a desperate situation.

"What else do you want to do? I've... I've been tortured beyond recognition by you, what else do you want?" Luo Siyan asked at the top of his lungs.

Xu Zhouye nodded expressionlessly and said calmly, "What happened before was just an appetizer. The main event is coming next."

Upon hearing this, Luo Siyan's face turned pale with fear. The torture Xu Zhouye had mentioned earlier flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but scream, "You! You are as vicious as a snake and scorpion, with no humanity at all! If this gets to the ears of the emperor, he will definitely not tolerate you!"

"Oh? Really?" A low and cold voice came from not far away like a ghost.

Luo Siyan looked in the direction of the voice and saw Chu Yunxiao walking slowly into the courtyard with an upright posture. He approached Xu Zhouye step by step, and then without hesitation, he reached out and gently embraced him.

Chu Yunxiao's narrow, deep phoenix eyes flashed with an icy cold light. He glanced expressionlessly at Luo Siyan, who was tied to the tree and looked extremely miserable. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer, "How do you know that I don't like the Queen like this?"

After hearing this, Luo Siyan widened his eyes.