A kiss, and I'll live another day; they begged me not to go crazy.

When Su Aige entered the palace and went to the Imperial Study,

Her gaze was first drawn to Yi Hao's exceptionally handsome face.

"Wow!"

She had never noticed before that the emperor was so handsome and striking.

......

Just then, Yi Hao, who was sitting at the head of the table waiting for Su Aige to greet him,

Suddenly, he heard a whisper drifting into his ears:

"Oh my, the emperor is truly extraordinary."

Look at that face, with its sharp features, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes;

And look at that waist, so long and straight, so strong and powerful, it's hard to imagine what it might be like...

"Tsk tsk tsk, how mighty and magnificent it must be..."

......

Yi Hao's usually calm face grew redder and redder as he listened.

At that moment, he heard Su Aige's voice again:

"Huh, why is this imperial study so warm?"

Look at His Majesty, his little face is all red and pink from the heat.

I really want to reach out and touch it.

I wonder if the dragon's face feels any different to the touch, hehehe.

......

Well, now the emperor's ears turned red, and his face became even more rosy.

Fearing he might hear something shocking from Su Aige again, he quickly cleared his throat and said:

"My dear minister, there is no need for such formalities."

Your merits on this trip south are outstanding, and you deserve the greatest credit.

After Zou Zhili is convicted, I will reward you all according to your merits.

"I wonder if you have decided what kind of reward you desire, my dear minister?"

......

Upon hearing this, Su Aige immediately bowed and responded humbly:

"How dare I presume to claim credit?"

The successful completion of this mission was entirely due to General Sun's meticulous protection throughout the journey.

As for Lord Zou's matter, it was entirely thanks to Lord Zhou's courage in thwarting the treacherous plot.

Your Majesty is far too kind.

......

However, the emperor nodded to himself.

Before he could say more, he heard Su Aige's inner monologue with a chuckle:

“嘿嘿，

If I were to say that I wish Your Majesty could personally warm my bed, I wonder if Your Majesty would grant my request?

I wonder if the dragon bed is warmer and smells better than a regular bed?

......

Upon hearing this, the emperor was utterly dumbfounded.

He couldn't utter a single word for a long time, and the expression on his face was truly fascinating.

First came astonishment, then embarrassment.

In the end, he looked helpless and at a loss for words.

......

Before the emperor could continue speaking,

Suddenly, a sound like machine gun fire exploded in his mind!

All that could be heard was Su Aige, sitting upright opposite him with an extremely serious expression, muttering to herself:

"Oh dear, all you're saying is useless nonsense!"

......

Before the emperor could even get angry,

Hearing Su Aige's bold words next made his forehead throb even more:

"If you really want to reward me, then hurry up and bestow your precious imperial sword upon me!"

If you can't do that, then don't just spout nonsense!

Perhaps because he was shocked so many times, the emperor got used to it.

......

But upon hearing Su Aige's next words, his eyes darkened.

He lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought.

All that could be heard was Su Aige's unvarnished expression of dissatisfaction:

"With this free time, I'd rather go home earlier."

My dearest Guo Meiren, so beautiful and lovely!

Tsk tsk tsk,

It's so alluring to be able to look at this person without being able to touch her!

......

Seeing that the emperor was staring straight at her, Su Aige was somewhat surprised:

"what?

Strange, why has His Majesty suddenly fallen silent?

Are you perhaps reluctant to bestow a reward upon me?

snort! "

After thinking all of this through in one breath, Su Aige calmed down again.

......

Meanwhile, Yi Hao, who was standing to the side, quickly perked up his ears again.

I was really looking forward to hearing more about her inner thoughts and secrets.

However, no matter how hard he listened, he could no longer hear any sound.

......

At this moment, the emperor coughed lightly, breaking the brief silence.

He said slowly:

"I wonder what kind of reward you desire, my dear minister?"

In my opinion, my dear minister, your talent is outstanding and your achievements are remarkable.

I might as well take the liberty of bestowing this imperial sword, a symbol of supreme power, upon my beloved minister.

This sword can not only be passed down through generations of my beloved ministers, but it can also protect your family in a critical moment.

......

Strangely enough, when the emperor mentioned Su Aige's descendants,

For some reason, a strange feeling of bitterness welled up in his heart.

However, seeing Su Aige happily accepting the imperial decree and expressing her gratitude,

This unusual feeling was fleeting and did not attract much attention or deep thought from him.

......

Immediately afterwards, the emperor and Su Aige discussed the achievements of everyone on this trip.

Then he warmly invited Su Aige to dine with him.

He then gestured for her to recount in detail her experiences during this southern tour.

......

Although I had already heard the reports from Sun Shan and Lord Zhou,

But compared to that, the emperor was more eager to hear Su Aige's true thoughts and feelings.

After all, the pleasure one can derive from her can't keep her true feelings to herself...

It's much more interesting than those dry official reports!

......

So, this meal took an incredibly long time!

Time seemed to stretch out infinitely, with every minute and second appearing exceptionally slow.

Su Aige kept talking while enjoying the food with great relish.

But gradually, she noticed that her mouth was getting drier and drier.

Like parched land, no amount of soup can alleviate the dryness.

......

However, in stark contrast to Su Aige, the emperor ate with great satisfaction.

He sighed inwardly.

This banquet was far more interesting than when he secretly left the palace as a child to listen to storytellers!

Although those storytellers were eloquent and their stories were captivating,

But how can it compare to Su Aige's witty remarks and vivid storytelling?

......

Thinking of this, the emperor was overjoyed and showered Su Aige with gifts.

Not only did he bestow upon her two large chests of gold and silver treasures, but he also gave her piles of exquisite fabrics.

As I had hoped, Su Aige's eyes narrowed, and she circled the box happily like a little hamster.

......

After bestowing the rewards, the emperor noticed that Su Aige was tired.

He then sent someone to escort Su Aige out of the palace.

He had allowed his subordinates to stay overnight before, but he refrained from doing so when he considered Su Aige's true identity.

Although only I know about it at the moment.

But it's never wrong to be more cautious.

......

Su Aige dragged her exhausted body out of the palace gate, feeling utterly drained.

She made a silent vow in her heart.

She absolutely will not speak for the next ten days; this has really exhausted her!

However, when she reached her own front door,

From afar, she saw Guo Si and Xiao Wu carrying lanterns, anxiously waiting for her return.

......

In the dim yellow light, two incredibly handsome men stood in the cold wind, their minds solely focused on themselves.

Who wouldn't be captivated by this feeling?

that moment,

All her fatigue vanished instantly, and Su Aige immediately became full of energy.

......

Look!

These are all rewards I've earned for you!

Su Aige shouted excitedly and waved her hand.

The emperor distributed a great deal of the cloth, gold, and silver treasures bestowed upon them.

Guo Si and Xiao Wu were relieved to see that she had returned safe and sound.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and I breathed a long sigh of relief.

......

"Get some rest. Have you eaten yet?" Guo Si asked with concern.

"I've already eaten! His Majesty treated me to it, and it was delicious!"

"Have……"

Su Aige had originally intended to enthusiastically tell them about the delicious food they ate in the palace.

But the image that flashed through my mind,

The question of which bowl of soup was more thirst-quenching prompted her to laugh awkwardly.

......

After a moment of silence, she simply shook her head and said:

"Oh, let's not talk about that, anyway, it's incredibly delicious!"

Let's hurry inside and properly arrange these gifts!

After saying that, the three of them happily went into the house.