Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

The countless stars were reflected on the lake's surface, swaying as if they had come to life with the ripples of the water.

With such a beautiful view, it's no wonder that Tang Wenru wrote the famous lines, "Drunk, I knew not the sky reflected in the water; a boat full of dreams pressed down on the Milky Way."

A small, covered boat slowly glided across Crescent Lake, a scenic wonder of the capital, and finally came to rest in the center of the lake.

Two red lanterns hanging at the bow of the boat provided ample light.

Dressed in a silver-red gown, Chu Hongyan looked at Lu Feng sitting cross-legged at the bow of the boat. She walked over with light steps, then her body swayed as if she were about to fall into the lake.

Lu Feng, who was always alert and observant, scooped her up in his arms and looked at Chu Hongyan, who was blinking slightly, and said with a wry smile, "Is it really necessary to pretend to be unsteady?"

"You noticed that all along?"

Chu Hongyan smiled playfully and reached out to touch the man's furrowed brows, as if to brush away his worries.

She said softly, "Are you still upset about what happened earlier?"

"More or less." Lu Feng did not deny it. He couldn't understand why Qin Xinyi would embarrass him in public.

Regardless, he had at least given the Qin family gifts worth over a million yuan.

The only response I got was a curt "We're not familiar with each other."

Chu Hongyan, who had previously given Qin Xinyi a cold shoulder, spoke up for her now, saying helplessly, "It seems that Xinyi has a deep misunderstanding of you. Secondly, she has always wanted you to stay away from me, which is why she acted this way today."

Lu Feng hummed in agreement.

Chu Hongyan asked nervously, "You won't blame her, will you?"

"will not."

Chu Hongyan breathed a sigh of relief, but then she heard Lu Feng say again: "But, although I owe her a life, it doesn't mean that I can give up my personal dignity and honor because of this debt of gratitude. The Qin family only has three chances, and today is one of them."

After three times, the grudges will be settled.

Chu Hongyan replied repeatedly, "I understand, I will remind her to be careful."

Lu Feng smiled, then suddenly asked, "I heard that the Prince of Ye is hosting a banquet tonight to celebrate your investiture. What's the story behind that?"

Now it was Chu Hongyan's turn to frown, but she didn't intend to hide anything and said, "Among the husbands that Chu Fangming chose for me, Ye Yuan, the Prince of Ye, is one of them."

"Prince Ye has no real power, only the title of prince. Perhaps he also needs the Zhenguo Palace as his future backing. Therefore, he did not explicitly reject Chu Fangming's proposal. As a result, the relationship between the two palaces has always been good."

"This is common knowledge, but he hasn't shown any intention of marrying me all these years."

Lu Feng clicked his tongue: "You pulled me into the carriage in public today, and now you're taking me boating on the lake alone. You might make that Prince Ye hold a grudge against me."

Chu Hongyan laughed, deliberately squirming her body in Lu Feng's arms: "Is that not allowed?"

Lu Feng was both amused and exasperated. He looked at the lake, his eyes radiating a powerful confidence that was awe-inspiring: "He's not qualified to compete with me for a woman!"

Chu Hongyan laughed even more heartily; it was this arrogant confidence that had so irrationally taken over her heart.

She was very grateful at that moment, grateful that God would let her meet Lu Feng again, and that her heart, which had been dead for two years, would come back to life.

She sat up from her side, cupped Lu Feng's face in her hands, and leaned in to touch him.

When the beautiful woman gave him a kiss, Lu Feng naturally didn't hold back and responded to her deep affection.

It took them quite a while to separate. Chu Hongyan was slightly out of breath, her peach blossom eyes filled with longing as she gently took Lu Feng's hand.

"At this?"

Although the scenery here is indeed beautiful, Lu Feng still felt it was a bit hasty to eat this delicacy here.

A slight blush appeared on the woman's delicate face, making her even more beautiful under the moonlight. She murmured, "I specially chose this awning boat for this very moment."

"I know I am not good enough for you. I will be content to be your concubine and dare not ask for anything more."

Chu Hongyan spoke from the heart. She had been married once and widowed once, although it was only a wedding ceremony and they hadn't even consummated their marriage when the man died.

But Lu Feng was no ordinary person, so he shook his head and said, "Don't say that."

But then Chu Hongyan's expression changed, becoming somewhat fierce. She grabbed Lu Feng's right hand and said angrily, "They're overflowing, doesn't Master care?"

Lu Feng had actually sensed it long ago, having touched it for most of the day, and now that she said it, he couldn't help himself.

He picked up Chu Hongyan and carried her inside the boat awning.

They bought the boat with their own money, and the boatmen originally lived on it, so they didn't lack any bedding.

They brought in the red lanterns and hung them inside the awning. Then they saw a woman dressed in a silver-red dress, as beautiful as a flower, who had already reached out to loosen her belt.

Lu Feng casually flicked his hand, and the dress spread out to both sides, revealing the woman's moon-white inner collar.

Like peeling a pomegranate, it eventually reveals a shapely body that is as beautiful as snow.

Even with Lu Feng's exceptional temperament, he felt parched at this moment, especially since Chu Hongyan was making all sorts of seductive gestures.

A pair of jade-like feet gently touched his chest, while slender hands lightly gathered, twisted, and plucked.

He couldn't help but lean forward and pinch that alluring face: "You're so good at this, who taught you?"

Chu Hongyan smiled charmingly, without the slightest embarrassment, her tone sometimes cheerful: "I've read quite a few books, which will be perfect for serving my master. The books say that it's very exciting on a ship."

"When I was reading, I kept thinking about you, my master."

"I couldn't resist... I was about to... come..."

In an instant, the silver bottle shattered and water gushed out!

"Witch!"

In this situation, how could Lu Feng, a normal man, possibly hold back? In a short while, the awning boat began to rock, creating ripples on the water.

Under the moonlight, a man and a woman lost themselves in the moment.

……

After an unknown amount of time, the awning boat docked at the shore. The prince's coachman, who had been waiting, yawned, then his eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing Lu Feng carrying his young lady ashore, he jumped off the carriage and cautiously asked, "Princess? Lord Lu?"

Chu Hongyan said in a languid voice, "Send Lord Lu back to his residence first."

"As ordered."

The coachman dared not say anything and opened the carriage door, letting Lu Feng carry his young lady inside.

Chu Hongyan's carriage was spacious, and there was a soft couch inside, where the two of them were leaning against the couch.

The woman's eyes were full of satisfaction as she nestled in Lu Feng's arms and said in a low voice, "Practice makes perfect. Once I'm used to it, I'll be able to please my master."

With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

Lu Feng felt a surge of emotion and kissed the woman's forehead. If she hadn't just lost her virginity tonight, he would have planned to spend the night on the ship.

Even so, Chu Hongyan forced herself to satisfy him three times.

He then said, "Take good care of yourself. I'll come to the Prince's Mansion to see you in a few days."

Chu Hongyan murmured, "Don't keep me waiting too long."