On the crimson bed, the wind blew through the gauze curtains.
Ye Lingfeng gently put Hai Ling down. He saw her shy and rosy face, which looked even more radiant and delicate under the lamplight. Her usually cold and clear eyes were now veiled with a light mist, making her truly captivating at first glance. He had no intention of backing down; this was their wedding night, and he would be careful. Thinking this, he slowly leaned down and gently kissed her beautiful lips, which were as delicate as flower petals. The intense sensation he felt that morning in the Cining Palace still lingered.
This time it was more intense than in the morning. It was no longer just lips touching lips, but tongues entwining. Their bodies heated up, their breaths quickened, and the lingering, passionate kiss was interspersed with Hailing's soft panting, revealing even more of their allure.
Ye Lingfeng's kiss slowly moved away from her lips, to her cheek, and down. With a swift movement, he pulled at the restraints binding the two of them. However, he was a little clumsy, and after a while, he finally managed to remove Hai Ling's clothes, revealing her flower-like, beautifully curvaceous body. Under such gazes, Hai Ling's entire body flushed a pale pink, and her hazy eyes held both anticipation and unease about what the two were about to do.
Ye Lingfeng stretched out his hand and held her tightly, their fingers intertwined, their hearts touching. This calmed Hai Ling's fear and anxiety, and she completely surrendered herself to this man.
Under such trusting gazes, Ye Lingfeng could no longer wait. He was about to explode. A fire surged from his lower abdomen to his heart, then filled his limbs. He leaned down and kissed her hesitant lips again, and the two became entwined.
The wind lifted the gauze curtains, and the bright red brocade curtains swayed gently in the night breeze, revealing the figures on the bed entwined in a tender embrace.
The hall was shrouded in a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere until the two people, completely satisfied and exhausted, fell asleep, leaving the hall silent.
Chapter 90 Being an Empress Isn't Easy [Handwritten Text Version VIP]
Before dawn the next day, Ye Lingfeng's personal eunuch, Xiao Luzi, stood outside the screen and cautiously said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's time for the morning court session."
Last night, the Emperor and Empress had a belated wedding night, and they must be extremely tired now. However, whether or not they attend the morning court session is up to the Emperor.
On the large bed, Ye Lingfeng suddenly opened his eyes, his deep black pupils gleaming. He then recalled the flower cave from the previous night, and how Ling'er had become drowsy under him, unable to bear it any longer. He finally remembered her body and restrained himself somewhat, letting her go. Otherwise, they would definitely have been entangled for the whole night.
Looking at her nestled in his arms, her jade-like skin covered with bluish-purple hickeys, he felt both heartache and reluctance. Then he looked at the virgin flower blooming on the bed, so perfect and flawless.
Ling'er's perfection surpasses that of any other woman in the world. She will always be his cherished treasure. However, he also knows one thing: she is not an ordinary woman. She possesses intelligence, decisiveness, and independence, which is part of her charm. That's why he said at their wedding that the Empress's orders are equivalent to his own, because she will definitely do things. But he trusts her, so he gave her that authority.
As long as she keeps him informed of her situation and lets him know she is safe and sound every night, that's enough.
Women are not men's bane; sometimes they are also eagles. What men should do is not only to restrain them, but also to fly wing to wing with them.
Outside the screen, Xiao Luzi started barking again.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, may this servant return to the morning court session?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingfeng was slightly annoyed and scolded Xiao Luzi, "Nonsense."
Many people in the court are saying that he favors the Empress and is afraid that he will neglect state affairs. If that were the case, many people would definitely attack Ling'er. How could he put her in such a precarious position?
Ye Lingfeng got up quietly, and seeing that he hadn't disturbed Hai Ling, he quietly went out and had Xiao Luzi help him change his clothes before going to the morning court.
When Hailing opened her eyes, there was no one in sight. Only her two maids, Shimei and Shilan, were waiting by the bedside. As soon as they saw their mistress open her eyes, they curtsied and smiled happily, saying, "This servant congratulates Your Highness!"
Upon hearing their words, Hai Ling knew what they meant, and her face flushed again, but she quickly recovered. After all, it was a fact that she was getting married, and it was only a matter of time. She was just a little unaccustomed to it. However, she still scolded Shi Mei and Shi Lan, "You two little hussies, you know how to talk fast."
In fact, she was very easygoing and at ease in front of these two girls. When they jumped off Black Wind Cliff with her, and when Xiao Meier held her tightly when she was poisoned, they were her family. And she has always been gentle and easygoing with her family.
Shi Mei and Shi Lan felt a warmth in their hearts. Before, when they followed their master, they only knew that they were subordinates, and their master could not tolerate any transgression from them. But after following their master, seeing the close relationship between her and Yan Zhi, they were initially incredulous, but gradually they were attracted to her. They also realized that their master was actually very kind and not as indifferent as she seemed on the surface. As long as you treat her sincerely, she will treat you sincerely in return. Fortunately, in the long time they spent together, they finally gained each other's trust, and they also gained their master's affirmation and were treated as family. Therefore, Shi Mei and Shi Lan felt that all their efforts were worthwhile.
"Your Majesty, please get up. His Majesty said during the morning court session that he would come and have breakfast with you after the session. This servant will assist Your Majesty in taking a bath and washing up."
The bathhouse was built next to the bedroom; it was just a short walk down a long corridor. Hailing nodded, and Shimei and Shilan helped her up. Seeing the hickeys all over her neck, the two maids, despite their composure, couldn't help but blush and helped Hailing to bathe and wash.
When she came out of the bathhouse, the Emperor had finished his morning court session and was waiting for her in a side hall. He had already ordered someone to serve her breakfast.
As soon as Hai Ling entered, she saw the person sitting at the table, radiant and beautiful. Recalling the intimacy between the two of them last night, the smile on her lips deepened. Her delicate and beautiful face was charming and alluring, sweeping away the aloofness and indifference she showed to outsiders.
Shi Mei and Shi Lan followed Hai Ling over, but Ye Lingfeng waved them away. He then took care of Hai Ling himself, and the two of them ate and talked at the table, looking very affectionate.
Ye Lingfeng remembered what Hai Ling had mentioned last night and still gave her some words of advice out of concern.
"Ling'er, I won't stop you from doing whatever you want, because you're the kind of person who can't sit still, and I support you. But you have to remember one thing, otherwise I won't agree to anything you say."
Actually, Hai Ling had never thought that marrying Ye Lingfeng would allow her to do what she wanted, because he was, after all, an emperor, and she was his empress. How could an empress do whatever she wanted? But this man spoiled her too much, and he supported her no matter what she did.
This made her heart slowly sink deeper and deeper.
Hai Ling reached out and took Ye Lingfeng's hand, saying earnestly, "Ye, thank you, but I'll agree to whatever you ask."
"Stay away from danger. If anything you do is dangerous, you must tell me. Also, you just need to plan ahead and let your subordinates carry it out."
"good."
Hai Ling readily agreed. He was so considerate of her; how could she let him worry again?
"Don't worry, I won't make you worry anymore. We'll face everything together."
“I believe Ling’er will do what she says,” Ye Lingfeng said with satisfaction. His gaze shifted and he noticed the hickeys on Hai Ling’s neck. A smile played on his lips, and his eyes shone brightly. He couldn’t help but lean in and ask softly, “Last night, I didn’t hurt you, did I?”
Upon hearing this, Hai Ling wondered why they had brought up this topic again. Although she had accepted their intimacy, she was not used to discussing such topics and felt a little awkward.
Ye Lingfeng laughed out loud. So this little girl can be so shy too. His Ling'er is really interesting.
After Ye Lingfeng finished laughing, he remembered something: "Ling'er, you have something to do these next two days. Tomorrow you will be hosting a banquet for the Ji family. Originally, you only needed to host the women of the Ji family, but there is only one woman in the Ji family, which is a bit too lonely. Besides, General Ji will definitely want to see you. You can entertain them together in the side hall of Qingqian Palace."
This was considered a pardon, and Hai Ling immediately smiled and was about to get up to express her gratitude, but Ye Lingfeng pulled her back to sit down: "From now on, we don't need such formalities between us. Apart from what's necessary in public, we're inseparable in private."
"Night, I understand."
Hai Ling wasn't used to that either. Since Ye Lingfeng and she both agreed that they could get along freely in private, why not?
"By the way, Night, there's something I'd like to discuss with you, but I don't know if it's feasible?"
Yesterday I went to the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace. I originally wanted to tell my mother, but then Ye Lingfeng went, so I didn't have a chance to tell her. Now is the perfect time to tell Ye Lingfeng.
"What's up?"
Ye Lingfeng picked up another piece of food with his chopsticks and put it into Hailing's bowl, indicating that she should eat.