Artificial respiration? Wan Ruo instantly came to her senses. She waved her hands in a hurry and said with an embarrassed smile, "Well... that won't be necessary!"
Before she could finish her words, Bai Chen instantly grabbed her wrist and pressed his lips against hers, silencing the words that were about to come out of her mouth!
Wan Ruo was instantly shocked. This was a bit too sudden! Her blushing face looked extremely alluring.
Bai Chen looked at Wan Ruo, gave a charming smile and said teasingly, "Get ready. You're mine, and I want all of you!"
Wan Ruo widened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her. His soul - stirring eyes, his delicate face, and even his voice made her feel weak all over in an instant.
He kissed her lips again, this time more forcefully.
Bai Chen indulged in the softness of her lips, deeply exploring her unknown territory.
With the romantic atmosphere, his charming eyes, and his strong build, Wan Ruo completely fell under Bai Chen's attack.
After several rounds of lovemaking, Wan Ruo lay weakly on the bed. Bai Chen hugged her body and pressed her head against his chest.
He sighed softly in her ear, "My Ruoruo is so attractive... I really want to always be by your side!"
Attractive? Who did he mean? Wan Ruo felt quite puzzled.
"Eh? How could there be someone else who has their eyes on me? Isn't it just you?" Wan Ruo murmured in surprise in a soft voice.
Bai Chen gently stroked her hair and said dotingly, "Humph~ It seems my Ruoruo is still unaware."
He looked down and saw that Wan Ruo had fallen asleep. She must have been too tired just now. Then he gently kissed her on the head.
Thinking of the man Wan Ruo met today, his eyes instantly turned sharp. Judging from his dressing, extraordinary skills, and outstanding temperament, he must not be an ordinary person...
On the other side, after Si Hongxi returned to his mansion.
"Is the information reliable?"
"Your Highness, it's absolutely true! The heir apparent of the foreign vassal entered the imperial capital yesterday morning." Mu Qing replied firmly.
Hearing this, Si Hongxi's eyes instantly turned sharp. Since he had arrived in the imperial capital long ago, why did he delay in paying homage to the emperor? What was he up to?
"Your Highness, the emperor has summoned you to the palace. Right now!" A servant reported.
Si Hongxi immediately went to the palace to pay homage to the emperor. Led by the eunuch, he came to the imperial study.
"I pay my respects to the emperor!"
"Skip the formalities!"
At this time, Si Hongxi looked up and saw a strange face in the room.
"Let me introduce you. This is the Prince of Pacifying the South, and this is the Heir Apparent Bing Tu of the foreign vassal!" the emperor introduced.
"I've long heard that the Prince of Pacifying the South is both civilly and militarily talented. He's a rare talent! His horsemanship and archery are also top - notch. I must experience it if I have the chance!" Bing Tu praised teasingly.
Si Hongxi replied coldly after hearing this, "Your Highness is overpraising me. When it comes to horsemanship and archery, the foreign vassal land is mostly grassland. Horsemanship and archery are essential skills for your survival. I'm really not worthy of the title of being top - notch. But if Your Highness is interested in a competition, I'm of course willing to accompany you. I'd be delighted!"
After hearing this, Bing Tu's face instantly changed. The atmosphere on the scene instantly became embarrassing and on the verge of breaking out.
The person An Yao is going to marry, I naturally have to test. I'd like to see if you have the ability!
Fine! I'd also like to see what you've got. It depends on whether you have the guts!
The two were competing secretly, and their eyes both showed a sense of defiance.
Seeing this situation, the emperor couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Sure enough, they were still young and hot - blooded, with a combative and unyielding temper. This was the way young people should be. Not bad!
To ease the atmosphere, the emperor immediately smoothed things over and said, "Alright, alright. Guests are welcome. You're both young people. You'll have plenty of opportunities to get along in the future."
"Moreover, the Heir Apparent Bing Tu and his entourage have already arrived at the posthouse. You should make arrangements later. I still have some important matters to deal with. You can leave first. Oh, by the way, how's the preparation for tomorrow's banquet going?"
"Everything has been arranged properly!" Si Hongxi replied respectfully.
"Good. That's fine. Then you can leave first!"
"I'll take my leave first!"
After Si Hongxi and Bing Tu saluted, they withdrew from the imperial study.
"Your Highness, shall I send you back to the posthouse first?" Si Hongxi asked politely on purpose.
"Then I'll trouble the Prince of Pacifying the South!" Bing Tu replied politely, but his eyes showed shrewdness.
Si Hongxi sent Bing Tu to the posthouse. He was a bit surprised to see that the number of his entourage was not large.
Was he too confident in himself, or was there some ambush? Were there really only so many people?
"I heard that Your Highness arrived in the imperial capital yesterday, but didn't pay homage to the emperor immediately. I wonder if Your Highness had something to deal with?" Si Hongxi couldn't help but probe.
"The Prince of Pacifying the South really has many informants and is well - informed! I did arrive yesterday. It was just out of curiosity that I wanted to experience the simple local folk customs. I just played around for a day. I've made the Prince of Pacifying the South worried!" Bing Tu explained lightly.
Si Hongxi was half - believing and half - doubting his words. He said concernedly, "For your safety, Your Highness had better not wander around. In case something unexpected happens, neither you nor I can bear the responsibility!"
Ba Er thought the speaker was being rude and stepped forward to argue, but was stopped by Bing Tu, who just casually said, "The Prince of Pacifying the South is absolutely right!"
"You've had a long and tiring journey. I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye!" Si Hongxi said and then turned around and left.
As soon as he got out of the door, Si Hongxi instructed, "Send more people to protect the posthouse. On one hand, protect them, and on the other hand, monitor their every move. Report immediately if there's any abnormality!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Mu Qing replied.
At night, when it was quiet.
"Your Highness, they've surrounded our place!" Ba Er said gloomily.
Bing Tu seemed to have expected it and said, "They just want to monitor us. But if I really want to go out, I really don't put these small fries in my eyes. Let them be! I have to conserve my energy. There'll be a good show tomorrow!"
On the other side, in the small bamboo forest, two mysterious black - clothed men met again.
"I heard that the heir apparent of the foreign vassal has arrived in the imperial capital." The man wearing a white mask said coldly.
"Yes, I've known for a long time. There'll be a banquet tomorrow. The location is at the Mulan Hunting Ground in the north of the city."
"Everything is ready. We're just waiting to watch a good show tomorrow! Hahaha..."
At this time, Qin Manman was in the prime minister's mansion and couldn't sleep at night.
In the middle of the night, she suddenly seemed to see someone sneak into the prime minister's mansion.
She quietly followed. Getting closer, she saw that the person was wearing a black robe and a golden mask. Taking advantage of no one noticing, he sneaked into the study of the prime minister's mansion.
After the door was closed, she quietly lay under the window, poked a hole in the window paper with her finger, and looked inside through the small hole.
She thought it was a thief. But when the man took off his mask, she was stunned!