The candle flame flickered, casting an orange glow on their faces, giving rise to a strange and charming sentiment of attachment.
Yi Zhici was still delirious and clung tightly to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan gently laid Yi Zhici on the bed and pulled the quilt over her. Yi Zhici blinked her eyes, looking dazed and on the verge of falling asleep.
Lin Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, but he still managed to restrain himself. He got up and intended to leave, but Yi Zhici still clung tightly to his neck, not allowing him to move at all.
Those clear and round eyes, which usually were so innocent, now exuded a hint of charm after she got drunk, with a touch of allure and attachment. "Don't go... Stay with me."
In the dim candlelight, the girl's usual lively look disappeared, leaving only a docile and serene face full of tenderness.
Lin Yuan took a deep breath and finally managed to control his emotions.
But he was still jealous and angry.
If he hadn't happened to come here, if he hadn't happened to see this, if it had been Hou Chen, the man Yi Zhici had been pining for, who had sent her back...
Would it be Hou Chen now, watching Yi Zhici lying on the bed acting coquettishly?
Would it be Hou Chen now, hearing Yi Zhici's soft and sweet confession?
If Hou Chen had accepted her feelings, would there be no place for him in her life from then on?!
Lin Yuan's eyes grew darker. "Your Highness..."
Yi Zhici was completely oblivious. By the candlelight, she looked at Lin Yuan's exquisite face. "You're so good - looking. Come and serve this princess. I won't treat you badly." Her tone was rather cheeky.
"Be the princess's paramour?"
Yi Zhici frowned as if dissatisfied. "How could I let you be a paramour? Hic..."
Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile. "Get some rest. We'll talk about it tomorrow."
Yi Zhici still wouldn't let him go. Her cheeks were flushed, looking extremely cute. "We can't talk about it tomorrow. Tell me the truth. Who is your beloved?"
Lin Yuan recalled for a moment and tentatively said, "Yan Sijin?"
Yi Zhici seemed confused. "Why do you all like Sister Yan? Can't you leave one for me?"
Her mind was muddled, and she just couldn't figure it out. After thinking about it, she felt even more aggrieved. Her big watery eyes shed a few tears. "I can also work hard. I'll learn martial arts well. I'll also strive for official positions. I'll become a female general... Can you take a look at me? I can try to become the person you like... Mmm -"
Lin Yuan couldn't bear it any longer. He kissed her, covering her mouth.
He was burning with anger, but his actions were gentle.
Yi Zhici's mind went blank, and she let Lin Yuan hold her.
Zhong Qing was about to come in and serve the sobering - up soup, but Zhong Yi pulled her back. "What are you going in for? The princess will punish you tomorrow."
Zhong Qing thought about it and realized it was true. Given Yi Zhici's temper, if she was interrupted during her time with Lin Yuan, she would surely be angry tomorrow. So she gave up.
I don't know how much time had passed. Yi Zhici felt her lips go numb before Lin Yuan finally left her lips. His deep eyes were still filled with a raging fire.
"Mmm... Are you angry?"
Her soft and sweet voice.
Lin Yuan couldn't help but peck her lips again.
Yi Zhici's head started to hurt, and she gently pushed him. "Your sword scabbard is poking me..."
Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "Your Highness, that's not a sword scabbard..." His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of danger.
Yi Zhici still wouldn't let go, but her eyelids were already drooping. "Anyway, you're not allowed to go..."
Lin Yuan's voice was husky, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down. "Okay, I won't go."
Then Yi Zhici fell asleep peacefully.