The atmosphere in the imperial study froze for a moment, like the calm before a storm. The maids and eunuchs waiting on the side all kept their heads down, not daring to even breathe loudly, for fear that the emperor would be in a bad mood and have them beheaded.
In the whole room, only Prime Minister Lu, who was in the eye of the storm, remained calm. Seeing that the emperor above was about to lose his temper again, he slowly opened his mouth.
"Your Majesty, I had my own reasons for siding with the prince today. However, it's not convenient for me to explain now. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Really?"
It was no wonder that Shang Luoze didn't trust Lu Wenhan. During the days when his elder brother was away from the capital, he had been defeated by Shang Mozheng more than once. The sense of frustration in his heart was increasing day by day.
Just at this time, what happened in the morning court today made it impossible for him not to be suspicious.
"If Your Majesty trusts this old official, it's true."
"Okay, then I'll trust you!"
The monarch and his subject reconciled and focused on the same thing again. Let's put this aside for now. The matter of the medicinal diet in Longxi was not over yet.
Lu Yinxi had always made the medicinal diet secretly from Shang Luoshu, hoping to give him a surprise. But when her elder brother had an accident, as her future brother - in - law, he naturally came to visit. So it was impossible to hide it from him.
The weather was getting colder. The medicinal diet had only been out of the pot for a short while, and the steam on it had already dissipated.
But its owner had no intention of drinking it at all. He just stared at the girl's hands with his eyes, and his gaze almost turned into a tangible thing, caressing the blisters on them inch by inch.
Lu Yinxi blushed and felt embarrassed. She curled her fingers uneasily and tried to pull her hand back, but it was all in vain. Although Shang Luoshu was only loosely holding her wrist, he used almost all his strength, so it was not easy for her to break free.
Since the tough way didn't work, she had to try the soft one.
"Luoshu, the medicinal diet will get cold if you don't drink it soon..."
The little girl deliberately bit her lower lip gently, with a pure and innocent look in her eyes. But the man opposite her didn't even raise his head, so he naturally didn't see this scene. He just said calmly, "It's not urgent."
Before his words faded, they heard a knock on the door. After getting permission, someone pushed the door open. It was Hongmei.
"Master, the ointment you asked for is here."
Without waiting for Shang Luoshu's order, Hongmei voluntarily put the ointment beside him, then left very sensibly and closed the door. Her series of actions were smooth and natural.
Seeing the ointment, Lu Yinxi understood what was going on. In fact, these blisters on her hands were just minor injuries to her. Compared with her adventures in the last days in her previous life, this was just a piece of cake.
"It's just a simple scald. It will get better in a few days. There's no need to go to so much trouble..."
Although she said so, she didn't refuse Shang Luoshu to apply the ointment on her.
The cool ointment was applied to the wound. It was a bit numb with a slight pain, mixed with other indescribable feelings. If described in two words, it was probably "comfortable".
Lu Yinxi squinted her eyes, looking just like a cat basking in the sun in winter.
Suddenly, the touch on her hand disappeared sharply. Her eyes widened suddenly. It turned out that the ointment had been applied.
Shang Luoshu still didn't say a word. He just slowly sorted out the things in his hand. His eyes never met Lu Yinxi's once, which clearly showed that he didn't want to look at her.
Even the most insensitive person could tell that he was in a bad mood at this time, not to mention that the girl considered herself a smart person.
Her bright eyes rolled. She squatted down in front of the man and looked up at him because of the height difference. Then she saw his lips pressed into a straight line and his eyes full of coldness.
Well, he was really angry!
Even so, she couldn't back down. Without hesitation, Lu Yinxi said the speech she had prepared before, "Luoshu, this medicinal diet was made by me personally for you. Don't you really want to have a taste?"
As she spoke, a layer of water welled up in the girl's phoenix eyes. His figure was reflected in her light - brown pupils.
Shang Luoshu still didn't say a word, but his hand stopped moving. His eyes darkened a bit inadvertently. But in Lu Yinxi's eyes, he was still angry.
Although she could probably guess the reason for his anger and didn't think it was worth getting angry about, but who made the person in front of her the one she loved?
What should she do when the person she loved was angry?
Comfort him!
If one method didn't work, she would think of a second one!
Out of the corner of her eye, she accidentally caught sight of the medicinal diet on the edge of the table. An idea suddenly came to Lu Yinxi's mind.
Right in front of Shang Luoshu, the girl picked up the bowl and deliberately took a sip. The medicinal diet had become lukewarm by now, which was just the right time to eat.
As soon as the soup touched her taste buds, Lu Yinxi's eyes lit up. She never expected that this was made by herself!
But this was not the time for self - praise!
With the medicinal diet in her mouth, Lu Yinxi didn't swallow it in a hurry. Instead, she slowly stood up. Under Shang Luoshu's gaze, she shyly sat sideways on his lap.
Her jade arms were folded behind his back. Finally, their eyes met. In an instant, countless ambiguous feelings were lingering in their breaths, making people blush and their hearts race.
The suddenly close distance created an ambiguous atmosphere. At the same time, it also allowed Lu Yinxi to see the darkness in Shang Luoshu's eyes, which was a naked possessive desire.
The girl suddenly panicked and felt timid in her heart. But at this point, she had no way back.
Forget it!
She made up her mind and closed her eyes tightly. Then she leaned forward and kissed him without hesitation.
The man's lips were a bit cold, but Lu Yinxi knew that the inside of his lips was hot.
Imitating his previous actions, the girl actively stuck out her tongue, trying to forcefully open his tightly closed lips. To her surprise, it was unexpectedly easy. The medicinal diet also entered his mouth with this action.
Lu Yinxi was overjoyed. Just as she was about to push him away and take another sip, she suddenly felt her waist tighten. Shang Luoshu's palm had somehow pressed on the back of her head.
Tearing off the false disguise, the man's momentum swept over like a storm. His tongue rampantly swept across every tooth of hers, forcing her little tongue to dance with his.
Silver threads dripped from the corner of their mouths. Under his attack, Lu Yinxi could hardly breathe, but she still couldn't stop the trembling of her heart and body, as if her soul had been soothed.
After a long time, the girl was almost kissed senseless by him. Shang Luoshu finally let her go like a satisfied lion, reluctantly. But he buried his head in the crook of her neck, and the strength of his hand on her waist increased a bit.
The two maintained this posture for a long time without saying a word. The air in the room was still warm. The breath spraying on her collarbone also told Lu Yinxi that this might not be over yet.
After a while, she finally heard Shang Luoshu speak, "Xi'er, you're a young lady from a noble family. You don't have to do these things for me."
The man naturally knew her feelings for him. But the after - effects of a spiritual curse had already hurt her several times. He didn't want her to get hurt again for his sake.
Lu Yinxi understood his concern and worry, but she also had her own persistence.
A faint smile appeared on her lips. Her phoenix eyes curved into crescent moons. Then the girl's voice came, "But Luoshu, I just want to make the medicinal diet for you myself. What should I do?"