My sister is Luna

Daming Palace.

In response to the upheaval in Chang'an that occurred last night, Wu Zetian held a serious and tense meeting with her ministers during the morning court session.

After a long period of activity, and following the end of the court session, Wu Zetian summoned Cain privately.

"Your Majesty." Cain bowed respectfully, looking at the high and mighty Wu Zetian. His mind was filled with thoughts of the possible reasons why he had been summoned.

"I ask you, did you or someone else open the door last night?"

Wu Zetian asked with majesty. At this moment, she was no longer an ordinary woman, but a ruthless emperor. She sat on the throne, looking down at Cain with a superior posture, and her powerful aura pressed down on him like a surging wave.

Last night, the opening of the "Gate" and the rising of the Great Wall disturbed her rest. She sensed four auras at the location of the "Gate": two familiar auras and two unfamiliar auras, and Cain was among them.

That's why she questioned Cain so seriously; she suspected Cain because his position made it impossible not to be suspicious.

For her, Heluo comes first. Anyone who threatens her country, even those she loves, will enrage her and be ruthlessly killed.

"No, I went to stop it, but unfortunately I didn't succeed."

Cain straightened his back, looked up at Wu Zetian, and spoke with clear eyes, showing no sign of flinching.

The overwhelming aura of a king pressed down on Cain, as if a boulder were crushing him. Beads of sweat began to seep from his forehead, but he did not bend over in defiance. His gaze was fixed intently on Wu Zetian, conveying the message that he was not lying and was sincere.

After a long, "affectionate" gaze, Cain felt the heavy pressure on his shoulders suddenly ease, and the frozen atmosphere dissipated.

"In that case, I am relieved."

Wu Zetian withdrew her chilling aura, and her expression instantly became cheerful, her ruthless imperial image vanishing in an instant.

During their eye contact, and based on the intelligence she had gathered, Wu Zetian concluded that Cain harbored no suspicious intentions, and her affection for him returned.

"Although you didn't open the door, you should have already seen what's inside, right?"

“That’s right.” Cain nodded.

"I asked the Grandmaster Mozi to build the Ark into a city, and I also know the core of the Ark, but it has been sealed, which is a real pity for me..." Wu Zetian slowly began to recount a piece of history.

"Oh dear, I've been so busy talking to you. Do you have anything to say?" Wu Zetian said as if she had just realized something, and looked at Cain.

“Your Majesty, I intend to depart for Jixia early tomorrow morning to heal my illness,” Cain said, his voice firm and resolute.

"So soon?" Wu Zetian frowned, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

"Yes, with the [gate] opened, the secrets of Chang'an will be exposed to the world, and many powerful figures may gather in Chang'an at that time..."

"What use is it if they come in large numbers? With me in charge, what is there to fear?"

Wu Zetian said with a disdainful look, her expression full of confidence and domineering. As a queen, she was confident enough to face any challenge in this era where gods had disappeared. In particular, she had the powerful trump card of the Ark. Although it had been exposed, she did not think it would cause too much trouble.

"But that's perfect. I didn't call you here today just to question you. I also hope that you can use this opportunity to find out information about Li Bai and his accomplices. It would be best if you could capture them. Anyone who dares to covet the core of the Ark will not be spared by me. Of course, the reward for you will not be small either." A ruthless glint flashed in Wu Zetian's eyes.

“Well, only one Westerner coveted the core of the Ark, named Marco Polo. Li Bai and the other person had different goals than that, and their objectives were quite different from Marco Polo's…” Cain scratched his head, feeling it necessary to clarify the relationship.

"I see. Then I hope you can obtain any information or clues about this Marco Polo, and preferably capture him and bring him before me." Wu Zetian nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes," Cain replied, promising to do his best.

"Speaking of which, it must have taken you quite a while to go to Jixia and come back. I'll be sad if I don't see you for so long..." Wu Zetian suddenly smiled playfully, a hint of ambiguity in her eyes.

"Huh?! Cough, Your Majesty need not worry about Cain or fret over him." Cain's smile froze. He had a bad feeling, and a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

"How about we make it up to you in advance?" Wu Zetian looked at Cain's lips, then seductively stuck out her pink tongue and licked the corner of her mouth, exuding a unique allure.

"Your Majesty, this is the main hall. It would be inappropriate for others to see us here. Please restrain yourself."

Cain wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and forced a smile. Although the sensation was quite pleasant, this passive enjoyment was not comfortable.

"That won't do! Besides, you might become even stronger than me when you come back from Jixia. I want to enjoy this short time a little longer!"

Before anyone knew it, Wu Zetian had appeared behind Cain, her voluptuous body pressed tightly against him, her breath sweet as orchids in his ear.

Cain instinctively turned his head, and before he could react, soft lips touched his.

"Well……"

Cain was devastated to find that he was completely powerless against Wu Zetian and could only helplessly let her play with him. Feeling resentful and unwilling, Cain decided to fight back and soon became immersed in the game.

"Huh...huh..."

After they separated, both of them had flushed cheeks, were breathing rapidly, and looked at each other with hazy eyes, each with a strange feeling burning inside them.

Wu Zetian smiled brightly:

"That's not enough. Have lunch with me before you leave today."

……

"This, this is too big, can I eat it?" Cain asked in surprise.

“I didn’t tell you to eat it all at once. Eat it slowly, one bite at a time, so…” Wu Zetian gave Cain a charming look.

"Let's eat! How is it? It's delicious, isn't it?"

Mmm...delicious!

Forced to come, Cain looked at the fragrant roasted whole pig on the table, couldn't resist tearing off a leg, taking a bite, and finding it incredibly crispy. His eyes immediately lit up with golden light.

The two were having a meal in the courtyard. The maids had already been dismissed by Wu Zetian, leaving only the two of them to enjoy their time together.

"Eat more if you like it." Wu Zetian smiled as she watched Cain devour his food, her eyes full of tenderness.

Cain didn't hold back either. With so many delicious delicacies from land and sea, all with perfect color, aroma and taste, he didn't refuse any of them and put them all into his mouth.

Soon, Cain devoured most of the food on the table.

Wu Zetian finished her meal gracefully and looked at Cain with a smile.

"I'm full..." Cain said contentedly, leaning back in his chair.

People often feel sleepy after a meal, especially around noon, making a nap the most pleasant thing to do.

"So satisfying..." Cain was in this relaxed state.

"Hmm... Your Majesty?" Cain suddenly noticed that Wu Zetian was leaning against him.

"Let's be quiet for a while and enjoy a moment of peace together."

In the quiet courtyard, only the two of them embraced, a gentle breeze blowing, bringing a touch of coolness.

Cain had no intention of refusing; he enjoyed the atmosphere.

"Mmm..." Wu Zetian suddenly kissed him again, but this time it was not as passionate as before, but as gentle as water.

Unable to refuse, Cain responded gently, his heart calm yet filled with a gentle warmth.

The two people in the courtyard looked like a painting under the dazzling midday sun.

……