Ouyang Yue sneered, "My monthly letter arrived so coincidentally, and it just so happened that I had a dispute with Ning Xihe in the main hall. It's normal for me to be suspected. Some even say it's because of some supernatural force that I saw blood and evil spirits. Anyway, there are all sorts of explanations." Ouyang Yue's eyes flashed, and she suddenly said, "However, Ning Xihe was probably quite innocent in the main hall."
“Oh.” Baili Chen raised an eyebrow.
Ouyang Yue said, "Although I was wearing a veil at the time, I noticed that when Ning Xihe collapsed, there was a pair of embroidered shoes next to me. The embroidered shoes were extremely well-made and could not be worn by ordinary people. But they were so fleeting that I didn't recognize who they were. Later, I used the veil to observe the people in the Crown Prince's residence. There were eight people in the Crown Prince's residence at the time: the Crown Prince, Ning Xihe, Lin Yingying, Fu Cuihuan, and four maids. The four maids could not possibly wear those embroidered shoes, and the Crown Prince, being a man, could not. That left only two people."
Baili Chen suddenly realized: "So, this is an internal power struggle within the Crown Prince's residence."
Ouyang Yue nodded: "Very likely, and Ning Xihe is probably already dead in the palace. There aren't many people who would dare to do such a bold thing in the palace, and do it so meticulously that no one can find out."
"Could it be that the Crown Prince is the one pulling the strings?" Baili Chen narrowed his eyes. He could imagine that the death of the former Crown Princess Xuan Yue was part of the Crown Prince's plan, so what was wrong with him plotting something again if he didn't like Ning Xihe? However, Ning Xihe's death had pushed the Chen Prince's Mansion and Ouyang Yue into the eye of the storm. Their marriage was already disrupted, which would likely create an instinctive sense of resentment towards Ouyang Yue. If something else happened, and the situation erupted, Ouyang Yue would become the target of everyone's hatred and condemnation.
Ouyang Yue laughed and said, "However, the first place to be in chaos will not be me, but the Crown Prince's residence!"
Bai Lichen suddenly laughed: "That's right. Anyway, we're right here. We can deal with whatever comes our way, and we can even watch the excitement. It's a good thing."
The two exchanged a glance, both wearing a sly smile, almost identical.
Five days later, the night view was still incredibly beautiful, like countless drops of jade falling onto a jade plate, constantly radiating a beautiful and moving light. A glance from afar would inspire longing. On this night, many people would probably look up at the sky and marvel at the beauty of the night view. But for the Chen Prince's Mansion, especially for the two people in the main bedroom of the main courtyard, no one cared about such things.
In the exquisite and elegant room, only two lamps were placed on each side, their candles emitting a soft orange glow that cast a dim, intermittent light, creating a warm and enchanting atmosphere.
Two people sat quietly on the large bed. Under the lamplight, their faces held an ambiguous air. They sat silently until one of them finally broke the tranquility. He reached out and gently lifted Ouyang Yue's chin, his fingers already lightly tracing the hem of her clothes. With a flick of his finger, the buttons on her clothes seemed to snap open. As several buttons came undone at the same time, Ouyang Yue's thin inner garment was revealed. It was summer, and the weather was hot, so no one was wearing much. Through the thin inner garment, a faint red undergarment could be seen, making the scene even more ambiguous and alluring.
Bai Lichen's slightly rough hands caressed Ouyang Yue's fair and delicate face, his voice hoarse with unbearable desire, his eyes filled with intense lust: "My wife, tonight is our wedding night!"
☆、178 A Night of Passion (Highlights)
Ouyang Yue looked up at Baili Chen. Upon closer inspection, Baili Chen's handsome eyebrows were raised, his eyes like stars, radiating a captivating light, yet like a deep, dark pool, two whirlpools were slowly gathering within them. One wrong move and you could be sucked in, unable to escape. Baili Chen's appearance had always been perfectly perfect; whether put together or separated, every feature seemed like a masterpiece of heaven. Even Ouyang Yue often sighed, thinking that this person was probably born to wreak havoc on the world—he was simply too monstrous.
Ouyang Yue's lips curled slightly, but this man belonged only to her.
Baili Chen gazed at Ouyang Yue. Bathed in the warm orange light, Ouyang Yue's face appeared even more radiant, like a pearl or jade, her eyes full of vitality. Her bright eyes held a hint of a smile as she quietly looked at Baili Chen, her eyes filled with unspoken emotions. Baili Chen's heart stirred, and he reached out, pulling Ouyang Yue into his arms. He placed his hand on the back of her head, and then pressed his lips to hers.
This was a moment Baili Chen had longed for for so long. For some reason, now that the moment had arrived, he dared not act. He felt the emotions welling up inside him were too heavy to bear. Even though he was with his wife at this moment, he feared that a single mistake would hurt her, cause her discomfort, or cause her pain. Perhaps it was because this moment was one he had anticipated for so long that he was so cautious. Baili Chen even felt somewhat lost, so he simply embraced Ouyang Yue with utmost care and tenderness.
The gentle embrace and soft kisses were incredibly tender and filled with endless affection.
Ouyang Yue also sensed that Baili Chen had suddenly calmed down again, so she couldn't help but look up at him. There was a hint of affection in his eyes, but it was also a kind of cautiousness. Her heart suddenly stirred, and she suddenly said, "Well, I suddenly miss the Wolf King and the Wolf Queen."
Bai Lichen was taken aback, and couldn't help but nod and say, "Yes, I miss them very much too. I still remember how we ate roasted wild game together back then. I felt like you were raising them like little wolfhounds."
"Little wolfhound, aren't you afraid the wolf king and queen will come after you and settle scores? They are noble and proud wolves. You make them sound so weak." Although Ouyang Yue said this, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Bai Lichen chuckled, "I doubt it. How could they hear us? Unless you, my wife, travel all the way to tell them. But I don't think you would. We're much closer now than they are. We'll spend the rest of our lives together. Besides, I wasn't wrong. Those little wolf cubs were always hanging around you. I was so angry back then. My wonderful opportunities were always being ruined by them, intentionally or unintentionally." As he spoke, he lifted Ouyang Yue's chin, "To be honest, I really suspect that you were in cahoots with them back then. Otherwise, why would you bother us again and again?"
Ouyang Yue glanced at Baili Chen and said, "What are you saying? I don't speak animal language. Don't accuse me."
Bai Lichen chuckled: "But we also have to thank them, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get the Tianshan Snow Lotus. Sometimes these animals are much more genuine than people. If you treat them well, they will treat you well in return. They are much better than many people."
Ouyang Yue laughed: "That's true. You can't announce your full recovery yet, otherwise, you probably wouldn't be the only one sending this woman besides your third brother."
Bai Lichen pursed his lips: "I've already spoken with my third brother, and he shouldn't bring up such things again."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow. Even so, Baili Zhi would probably feel uncomfortable. His usually obedient younger brother had actually rebelled against him for a woman. However, she was not afraid of such things. She would deal with whatever came her way.
As Ouyang Yue pondered, Baili Chen was already looking at her with a broad smile. Ouyang Yue blushed, and before she knew it, the two of them were embracing and lying on the soft bed. She was slightly startled and couldn't help but open her eyes. Baili Chen's arms were on either side of her body, his eyes extremely deep, seemingly carrying a reddish, intense heat that was about to burn her. A faint smile played on Baili Chen's lips, a wicked grin on his face: "Wife..." He licked his lips slightly, like a wild wolf that had been craving food for a long time and finally saw its delicious, lively prey. He was now contemplating where to begin to make this sumptuous meal even more delicious.
Ouyang Yue's heart skipped a beat, and her brows twitched involuntarily. Just now, she had been trying to comfort Baili Chen, but now that he had recovered, she felt a little timid: "You... I just had my period, and I'm still a bit tired."
Bai Lichen's well-defined fingers gently traced Ouyang Yue's face, circling it before moving from her eyebrows and eyes down her nose, then to her lips, finally resting on the corner of her mouth: "Hmm, that is indeed a problem."
Ouyang Yue was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. But then she heard Baili Chen's voice become even deeper: "My wife, today is our real wedding night. Let's put all other issues aside for now."
Ouyang Yue felt a "thud" on her face, which instantly turned bright red, and her body felt hot with embarrassment. She couldn't help but exclaim, "What are you saying? You look just like a pervert."
Baili Chen chuckled: "Yes, my wife is right. I am a pervert, and you are a little pervert."
"You're the pervert! Your whole family are perverts! I'm not!" Ouyang Yue felt her face burning even hotter and instinctively retorted. Baili Chen's fingers traced her lips, moving down her neck, and suddenly changed position at her breasts, giving them a sharp pinch. Ouyang Yue gasped, only to hear Baili Chen say, "Yes, I am the big pervert, and now I'm going to devour you, you little pervert. I saw it just now, my wife was drooling over my face."
Ouyang Yue's lips trembled, she was quite angry, but she also felt a little guilty. There was nothing she could do. No matter how indifferent she was, she still had the right to appreciate beautiful scenery. Besides, Baili Chen was a naturally stunning beauty. She couldn't pretend to be blind to the beautiful scenery right in front of her. Moreover, she had the most right to see it like this now, so why not take advantage of the opportunity?
Ouyang Yue couldn't help but recall the past, from the first time she met Baili Chen. Perhaps they had met before, but she didn't know it at the time. In her memory, their first meeting was in the palace. At that time, Ouyang Hua deliberately plotted to frame her and notified the Ning family and Ning Shi in advance. Although she was confident that she could avoid it, Baili Chen appeared in front of her like a god. At that time, she was very puzzled and suspicious of Baili Chen's sudden appearance.
As they met more and more, she felt that there were layers of secrets surrounding Baili Chen. Although she wasn't particularly curious, they ended up spending more and more time together. Looking back now, she still found it somewhat unbelievable how they had gotten to this point. They had been through thick and thin together, and Tianshan Mountain was a breakthrough point. Now they were officially husband and wife, and everything seemed to have come together so naturally.
Baili Chen's warm breath brushed against her face, his lips lingering on her cheek and temples. His warm, moist breath seemed to carry a lingering, infatuation that made her heart race. She couldn't help but feel nervous: "Are you... ever going to stop?"
Baili Chen laughed, his voice deep and husky, rich and melodious, carrying a complex emotion. However, his words were infuriating: "Today I will treat my wife with utmost gentleness, so I must make thorough preparations. In the end, I want my wife to fully accept me, which will take time. During this process, I want to become the happiest people in the world with my wife. My wife, please don't be impatient."
Ouyang Yue's eyes flickered slightly, her eyelashes began to tremble, and finally she lowered her eyes and closed them. Her breathing gradually became rapid, but she stopped speaking. She bit her red lips slightly, and even though she was so unbearable that she gasped for breath, she did not speak.
Ouyang Yue was actually extremely nervous. After all, from her past life to now, she had absolutely no experience like this. It was her first time, and it was impossible for her to say she felt nothing and could accept it calmly. She, who had never been afraid of life-or-death situations before, now felt incredibly nervous. Her chest heaved, and her eyes were tightly closed, as if only in this way could she hide her shyness. However, she didn't notice how alluring she was at this moment. Because Baili Chen was secretly removing Ouyang Yue's clothes, she was now almost completely naked except for a pair of shorts. Due to nervousness, her whole body was flushed an unnatural red, making her resemble a half-ripe peach, not yet fully ripe. But at this moment, she already exuded a captivating sweetness, stirring the desires of the human heart, making one unable to resist the urge to pluck her and devour her!
Baili Chen looked at Ouyang Yue, feeling immense satisfaction. Yes, since when had he been unable to take his eyes off this woman? It was simply because he had sent Xi Mama to follow Old Ning Shi, and he inevitably learned about some of the things that happened in the General's Mansion. He had wondered countless times, how could Ouyang Yue, the legendary leader of the three ugliest women in the capital, suddenly change after being seriously injured? Was that possible?
Could it be that Ouyang Yue's injury has given her a change of heart, or has she been hiding her true self all along, playing the role of the predator, always lurking in the shadows, waiting for others to pry her hair out before suddenly transforming from a sick cat into a cunning and ruthless tiger?
Bai Lichen suddenly became curious about Ouyang Yue. When he saw Ouyang Yue save Qiu Yue and Dong Xue on the street and deal with the thugs with her swiftness, he suddenly felt that this woman might have really changed, or that she would finally stop hiding her sharpness. At that moment, she was truly like a proud plum blossom in the cold winter, still blooming with splendor even in the cold ice and snow, making her uniqueness impossible to ignore.
Two flames burned in Baili Chen's eyes, he breathed heavily through his nose, his hands clenched tightly at Ouyang Yue's sides, and his breathing became increasingly unsteady.
"Hmph!" Baili Chen couldn't resist any longer and pressed down on him, lowering his head to kiss him.
Ouyang Yue reached out and gently pushed Baili Chen, saying, "I can hardly breathe."
Bai Lichen's voice was somewhat muffled: "There's nothing I can do. My wife's mouth is just too tempting, so I have to use it to collect some interest. My wife, be good and open your mouth."
"Mmm." Ouyang Yue was kissed squarely, feeling as if Baili Chen was omnipresent. Even though she tried to dodge, she had nowhere to go. Baili Chen had truly pushed her to the point of no return, leaving her only able to passively endure. However, Ouyang Yue felt a sense of dissatisfaction. Were men so naturally gifted in these matters? Why was she so passive? A hint of resentment rose within her. Yes, this was Ouyang Yue. Many things happened in this world every day, but very few things could truly satisfy her. At this moment, a fighting spirit was stirred within her.
Suddenly, Ouyang Yue reached out and pinched Baili Chen's waist. Baili Chen cried out in surprise, but Ouyang Yue pushed him away. While Baili Chen was still stunned, Ouyang Yue turned around and pinned him down. Baili Chen was taken aback, but the next moment, Ouyang Yue had already placed Baili Chen's hands on either side of his head and chuckled: "Doesn't it feel like a domineering woman forcefully taking a respectable man? Tell me, do you feel shy and scared? Hmm, that kind of... that kind of feeling..." At this moment, Ouyang Yue found herself tragically speechless.
However, it made no difference to Baili Chen, because his face had already darkened upon hearing these words. But the next moment, he raised an eyebrow and secretly looked at Ouyang Yue: "Lady, you must be gentle. This is...this is my first time." As he spoke, he kept glancing at Ouyang Yue with his watery eyes. But Ouyang Yue felt that his eyes clearly carried a seductive meaning. She reached out and grabbed Baili Chen's chin. "This is wrong. You should show fear, not this kind of seduction, do you understand?"
Bai Lichen answered very seriously, while keeping his watery eyes fixed on Ouyang Yue: "Wife, he was just acting scared."
"What's there to be afraid of? She felt like this guy was having a blast. She could feel his legs getting increasingly restless. 'No, it's not like that. You should shrink back. You've done so much business, haven't you ever been to a brothel? You can at least act, right?'"
Baili Chen looked completely innocent: "My lady, brothels are not places for respectable men like me. I've never been there. It's Leng Sha and the others who go there often for their business. Don't worry, my lady, I will learn from them diligently and will definitely satisfy you." Seeing Ouyang Yue raise her eyebrows, Baili Chen immediately added, "Learning from their experience is one thing, but I will absolutely not learn anything improper or frivolous."
Ouyang Yue smiled with satisfaction.
"Ah-peng." Leng Sha, who was hiding in a corner outside protecting the master bedroom, couldn't help but rub his eyes. He was quite puzzled. He was so strong, could he have caught a cold? No way! Little did he know that he had been betrayed by his master. He knew that this would make his future pursuit of his wife even more difficult. He was probably kicking himself and regretting that he had followed the wrong master.
At this moment, the master bedroom was filled with the intense emotions of spring, so strong that they could be squeezed out of water.
“Not bad, you’ve never been to a brothel, so I’ll reward you with one.” Ouyang Yue smiled, her eyes narrowing like two crescent moons, making her smile incredibly cute and charming.
Bai Lichen's eyes suddenly narrowed, something flickering in them. The situation changed in the next moment. Something seemed to be throbbing on Bai Lichen's forehead, and his eyes were filled with madness.
Ouyang Yue was startled: "You... what's wrong with you?"
Baili Chen's voice was extremely low, his eyes filled with a wild, beast-like madness: "Wife, I want you."
"You!" Ouyang Yue cried out softly. It hurt so much. Her heart was clenching. This pain was certainly not the pain of being injured in a life-or-death situation, but it was a different kind of pain. For some reason, she felt like crying. She was never a weak person, but at this moment she just wanted to cry, and she actually cried.
Bai Lichen was startled and whispered, "Wife, what's wrong? You seem uncomfortable. Don't cry." Bai Lichen's voice was clearly filled with suppressed panting. First, his forehead, then his entire face, was covered in fine sweat. The beads of sweat grew larger and larger, dripping onto Ouyang Yue's face and body, scalding her.
Ouyang Yue opened her blurry eyes. Although she couldn't see clearly, the concern in those eyes was so familiar. Ouyang Yue reached out and gently shook her head: "It's okay, it's alright, I can bear it. It's just that I couldn't help it. I really wanted to cry just now, which is not like me at all. I was really awful just now."
Upon hearing this, Baili Chen breathed a sigh of relief, gently stroked Ouyang Yue's face, and tenderly kissed her: "No, I know my wife was very cute just now. That was clearly her way of being affectionate, and I liked it very much."
Raising her misty, beautiful eyes, Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen: "That wasn't just something I said to comfort you."
"Of course not." Baili Chen suddenly smiled, his eyes full of wickedness, while Ouyang Yue's eyes widened suddenly, and she said angrily, "You're cheating! You clearly said... Stop, stop!"
Baili Chen didn't speak, he just smiled, his smile becoming increasingly wicked, yet his eyes were full of urgency. Ouyang Yue also gradually began to lose herself, lost in this world that belonged only to them. The room was filled with their low breathing, the sounds they created, and their intense emotions.
In the first-class servants' quarters of Prince Chen's mansion, Chuncao and Dongxue were sitting quietly. Tea and fruit were laid out on the table. Ouyang Yue was never stingy with the people around him. Of course, he also varied his treatment of those who were loyal and those who were not. Since you are an elder like Chuncao and Dongxue, sometimes he would give you what he didn't eat himself. Chuncao and Dongxue never lacked food.
Chuncao picked up the teapot and began brewing tea in a seemingly professional manner. After pouring two cups, she looked at them and couldn't help but sigh, "No matter how I try, I can't seem to brew tea like the Princess. Look at the color and aroma, they're so different." Then, Chuncao laughed, "If I had to say who I admire most in my life, it would be the Princess. I never really realized it before, but the Princess is not only intelligent and wise, but also quick-witted and resourceful. She has so many skills—self-defense, a wealth of knowledge, culinary skills, and all sorts of talents. I really don't know what the Princess can't do."
Suddenly, Dongxue asked Chuncao, "Chuncao, when did you start following the Princess?"
Chuncao paused for a moment, then thought for a second and said, "Oh, when? It's been at least seven or eight years."
Dongxue's eyes flickered slightly: "When the princess suddenly changed, didn't you ever suspect anything? After all... she really is quite different from the rumors. And when I entered the manor, it seemed that the princess was the same way when she was in the general's manor."
Looking at Dongxue, Chuncao couldn't help but ask, "Dongxue, have you ever experienced the fear of facing life and death?"
Dongxue was stunned. Of course she had. In the First Killing Alliance, how much she had learned and how much effort she had put in in order to officially graduate, and how many times she had risked her life on the brink of death. Each time was a terrifying moment of life and death for her. In the end, she gritted her teeth and persevered, and then she succeeded. That's how she became the Dongxue she is today.
Chuncao said, “Dongxue, I know what you went through. In that situation, didn’t you overcome the difficulties and take that step because of each danger? You achieved success by constantly moving forward, and in the end, you really succeeded. You didn’t see the young lady at that time. She was lying all alone in the back garden of the General’s Mansion. There was no one there, not even a bird chirping. Her head hit a stone, and the sharp corner of the stone pierced her head. There was blood all over the ground. I was stunned. In that situation, the young lady was sure to die. Even I knew it myself. There was so much blood, such a big pool. I was terrified.”
"It's a pity that even the doctor said there was no hope for Miss, but in the end, Miss came back to life. It was like she was reborn from the ashes. She became different." Chuncao was lost in her memories, and she couldn't help but change her address for Ouyang Yue back to "Miss". In her heart, Ouyang Yue would always be her Miss.
Dongxue nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, the moment of life and death can indeed change a lot and make people understand a lot."
Chuncao narrowed her eyes: "However, I suspect that Miss didn't actually bump her head. When Miss was unconscious, everyone in the manor said that she had fallen and injured herself while playing in the back garden. But I remember that the stones were very sharp, yet there was blood everywhere. Although I haven't read many books, I've grown up in this back manor and understand a lot. Perhaps Miss was wronged."
"What! Why have you never said this before?" Dongxue exclaimed in surprise.
Chuncao shook her head: "I asked Miss before, but she wouldn't say, and I couldn't ask any more questions. I just had this question in my mind. So I think Miss's change is good. Miss can protect herself. Otherwise, Miss would have died many times over."
Winter Snow sighed: "The First Killing Alliance, as long as we keep completing missions, but in reality, everyone has a different personality. Perhaps it is precisely because everyone's personality is different, but their backgrounds are equally pitiful, that they are far more united than outsiders imagine. There is very little infighting there. In that sense, you and I each have our advantages and disadvantages."
Chuncao smiled and couldn't help but turn to look towards the master bedroom: "Dongxue, I feel very happy now, happy that Miss has found happiness."
Dongxue teased, "Who was it that said it was bad for Miss that Prince Chen dared to take women before the wedding, and even advised Miss not to marry Prince Chen? Now I think Miss is lucky."
Chuncao glared at Dongxue with dissatisfaction: "How could I be as thoughtful as Prince Chen and Princess Consort? At the time, I just felt sorry for Princess Consort and didn't think much about it. It wasn't until Prince Chen sent those women away that I understood Prince Chen and Princess Consort's purpose. They were indeed not as superficial as we thought. Although what happened before also made me feel sorry for Princess Consort, an outsider's perspective is clear. I know very well that Prince Chen truly loves Princess Consort. As long as he treats Princess Consort well, he will always be my son-in-law."
Dongxue looked over as well: "Yes, only a woman like the Princess Consort is worthy of Prince Chen. They are a match made in heaven, and no one can separate them. Otherwise, I, Dongxue, will be the first to fight to the death!"
Chuncao smiled and poured Dongxue a cup of tea: "Alright, we've talked so much that the tea has gone cold. Try it quickly. Although it's not as good as the Princess's, I've practiced it quite well. Maybe I'll become the Princess's successor in the future."
Dongxue shook her head and sighed, "You're getting ahead of yourself. I can tell the tea isn't the right concentration. You still have a lot to learn."
“You damned Winter Snow, go ahead and brew it if you dare!” Spring Grass roared.
Dongxue still kept her face serious and said, "Unfortunately, I don't want to learn this tea-making skill. Why should I bother with it?"
Chuncao was fuming when she suddenly heard a strange sound outside. Dongxue looked up and recognized it as the sound of someone using light footwork to fly by. Moreover, the person hadn't deliberately concealed the sound, so they could hear it clearly.
Chuncao immediately pushed open the door and saw a dark figure standing in front of the room. She immediately shouted, "Who are you? Why are you standing in front of our room?"
The dark figure immediately turned around, and Chuncao recognized him as Leng Sha. She immediately said with displeasure, "Why aren't you guarding the Prince and Princess? What are you doing out here?"
Leng Sha said in a deep voice, "Aren't you all on night duty today, yet you're still drinking tea and chatting in your rooms?"
Chuncao blushed: "How can that be the same? How can we keep watch at this time?"
Leng Sha was also quite frustrated: "Of course I can't either." Besides, he was a martial arts master. If he wanted to listen, the sound was everywhere. He really couldn't stay there any longer. Just as he was about to find a quiet place to watch, he smelled the aroma of tea in the room and couldn't help but stand outside.
Moreover, this place isn't far from the master bedroom, so he can keep watch from here. Chuncao glanced at him and said, "Would you like to come in for a cup of tea? Anyway, you can see us from the open doors and windows. You can keep watch from here."
Leng Sha glanced at Chuncao and nodded. Chuncao looked at him and said smugly, "This tea is something I learned from the Princess. Although it's not as good as the Princess's, it's still quite good. You can give me some feedback later, but you absolutely cannot say it's bad or anything like that, or I'll kick you out." As she spoke, she raised an eyebrow at Dongxue, clearly taking Dongxue's words very seriously.