Feng Xie and Liu Liu traversed countless piles of bones towards the seductive man in red with white hair. He stood atop the peak, wild and enchanting. Liu Liu recalled that night when he chose death to protect her and the Emperor. Such a debt, she feared, could never be repaid.
"Hua Wuyou, we meet again."
"Indeed, we meet again. I fear we will never see each other again. Take care, both of you."
With that wild tone, and gazing at Liu Liu's pure and elegant face, he had fallen for her foolishly at his most insecure moment. Even though she was plain, he desired only her from the vast sea of women. Yet, she was not someone he could have.
"Take care."
Liu Liu watched his figure disappear into the dense forest, when suddenly a sharp cry rang out, "Hua Wuyou, trying to escape again? Even if you flee to the ends of the earth, I will pursue you!"
It was Dai Mei's voice. Liu Liu called out to Dai Mei, who walked over with a surprised delight, "My lady."
"Go find him. Take good care of him; he is not heartless."
"Thank you, my lady," Dai Mei nodded joyfully, embraced Liu Liu, and then turned to chase in the direction Hua Wuyou had vanished, calling out all the way as if afraid no one would know.
Feng Xie held Liu Liu, watching them walk out of the forest. The moonlight illuminated the earth, nurturing all things, and everything remained beautiful.
...
Five years later.
In the resplendent and luxurious Weiyang Palace, silence reigned. Eunuchs and maids stood outside the main hall, peeking with suppressed smiles. The Emperor had arrived, and they had been dismissed. The Emperor must have been entwined with the Empress again. However, they soon noticed something amiss. Ming Yue turned to Hong Xiu beside her.
"Where are His Highness the Crown Prince and the two little princesses?"
Hong Xiu scanned the surroundings, indeed not seeing the Crown Prince and the twin princesses. Those three were utter troublemakers. A flock of crows flew overhead. Hong Xiu's jaw dropped as she looked at Ming Yue. Ming Yue immediately glared at the eunuchs and maids serving the Crown Prince and princesses.
"Tell me, where have the three young masters gone?"
The eunuchs and maids, startled, immediately knelt down and replied in hushed tones, "His Highness the Crown Prince and the princesses have gone into the sleeping chambers."
"What?" Ming Yue and Cai Xia wore looks of dismay. They were doomed. The Emperor would surely be furious.
Inside the sleeping chambers, carved bronze pillars supported a brocade canopy adorned with a hundred butterflies dancing among flowers. Silk tassels and beads dangled, and soft, pale green curtains hung loosely. A tall figure embraced a petite woman with a flushed face. This man was the Emperor, who should have been in the imperial study handling state affairs. But thinking of Liu'er, he had rushed over for a moment of intimacy.
Five years had passed. Liu'er had lost her youthful innocence but had become mature and charming, like a ripe fruit ready to burst with juice at the slightest touch. It always made him lose control. The past five years had not diminished their affection; instead, it had deepened, like a cup of deeply brewed red wine, mellow and sweet.
Feng Xie's lips descended onto the soft, rosy lips he had kissed countless times without tiring, sucking and lingering. Liu'er's dissatisfied protests sounded between their lips, "Your Majesty, you should go to the imperial study."
"Shush," a lustrous glow flashed across his handsome face. The golden coronet on his head gleamed dazzlingly. A captivating smile curved his lips, and his large hand urgently reached towards the full bosom of the delicate figure below. Just as he was about to delve in, a sweet voice suddenly rang out.
"Brother, do you think Father Emperor and Mother Empress are really playing kissy-kissy?"
One sentence caused Feng Xie's face to darken with numerous black lines. Liu Liu, her face flushed, pushed him away and adjusted her phoenix skirt. This man's desire burned too fiercely, often finding her with sudden impulses. Look, their son and daughters were hiding under the bed, catching them in the act.
Feng Xie's expression turned grim, and a sense of unsatisfied desire enveloped him. He roared towards the area under the bed, "Feng Muxing, Feng Muning, Feng Muyun, the three of you, get out here!"
A soft rustling sound came from under the bed, and three small heads emerged. The leading child had grown into a handsome and alluring youth, tall and slender, with a face like jade. His eyes were imbued with an endless aura of charm, and a casual smile played on his lips, showing no regard for Feng Xie's words.
Beside him stood Feng Muning and Feng Muyun, a pair of adorable twin sisters. They gazed curiously at the red lipstick marks on their mother's face. But with their Father Emperor's dark expression, they dared not ask for kisses. However, their brother was so beautiful; they could play kissy-kissy with him. The two pairs of beautiful eyes met, and they quickly pounced on their brother.
"Brother, brother, let's play kissy-kissy!"
"What?"
Disbelief flashed across the young boy's handsome face. Was this not a case of shooting oneself in the foot? These two little devils were actually pestering him. No! With a tingle in his scalp, he darted outside.
The Emperor's triumphant voice echoed from the sleeping chambers, "Muning, Muyun, from now on, your brother will be yours to play kissy-kissy with."
"No!" Muxing screamed and fled at full speed, pursued by two mischievous and exceptionally beautiful little ones dressed in identical frocks.
"Brother, brother, let's play kissy-kissy, brother, let's play kissy-kissy!"
Inside the sleeping chambers, Feng Xie laughed with triumphant, wicked glee, a captivating smile on his lips. He had finally found a way to deal with that fellow. Excellent. He turned back to look at Liu Liu, his eyes full of affection, "Liu'er, no one will disturb us now."
"Your Majesty, you should go to the imperial study,"
Liu Liu moaned weakly. What if their son and daughters returned?
Unfortunately, the man gave her no chance to object. With a wave of his hand, the gauze curtains fell. He looked at her with profound affection. Five years had passed, and they had lived very happily. Their reputation in the mortal realm was also widespread.
The Emperor and Empress shared deep affection, which made the people of Tianfeng immensely happy.
As Empress, Liu Liu reformed the excessively cruel ancient penal laws, reduced taxes on the populace, and strengthened trade development. Internally, she secured the people's peace, and externally, she managed foreign tribes.
She invented devastating weapons like the Sky-Shaking Thunder and gunpowder. Surrounding small countries surrendered one after another, and Tianfeng entered a period of great prosperity, praised by all. The current Empress remained the foremost Empress in the land.
"Now I don't need to be so tired. I have plenty of time to accompany my Empress. The Empress has put in a great deal of effort, so naturally, I must reward her handsomely,"
He said, biting her earlobe, his breath caressing her ear, causing her a slight tremor. Her body involuntarily submitted.
Feng Xie smiled charmingly and skillfully tore off Liu'er's restraints. Her clothes had been torn off countless times; this man was truly something.
Just as Liu Liu was thinking this, Feng Xie, seeing her distraction, bit a sensitive spot on her body again. Her fair skin instantly flushed red, her entire complexion turning pink, tender and succulent like a peeled egg, captivating the heart and mind, making her forget everything else.
"Your Majesty."
"Call me Xie. I like it when you call me that."
He tempted her, biting again. With a soft cry, Liu Liu finally surrendered completely. Soft, seductive murmurs escaped her, further intensifying the intoxicating passion.
"Xie..."
"Liu'er, Liu'er," he whispered repeatedly, enduring time flowing through his fingers. He still couldn't get enough of her. His heart pounded wildly, his body moved with passionate intensity, bringing him and her waves of ecstasy and pleasure, filling the chamber with springtime splendor.