in2ebook Chapter 91 Sincerity or Acting
Chapter 91 Sincerity or Acting
Xu Jiaojiao instinctively curled up slightly, wanting to protect her stomach, but her inner reason told her that she couldn't hide.
In her current situation, if she angers Prince Chen again, she might really lose her life.
She can't die!
She now has someone she cares about; she cannot die!
Xu Jiaojiao closed her eyes, bracing herself for the man's rage. Tears streamed down her face, a mixture of heartache and fear.
The imagined torment did not occur; the man simply kissed away the tears from the corners of her eyes with tenderness and affection.
Xu Jiaojiao flapped her raven feathers and slowly opened her astonished eyes.
The moment their eyes met, the complex expression in the man's eyes sent a shiver down her spine.
"Are you afraid?"
Although the tone was questioning, the certainty in the man's eyes made Xu Jiaojiao feel a little sorry for him.
She subconsciously reached out and gently wrapped her arms around the man's neck, lightly rubbing her small nose against his cheek, as if trying to please him or comfort him.
"Your Majesty..."
She didn't answer the Prince's question, but called his name softly, again and again...
As her voice grew increasingly soft and sweet, Zhao Yunzheng's body gradually tensed, but he still didn't go any further.
In the past, he would always be moved by Xu Jiaojiao's persistent pursuit, but now he felt a dull ache in his heart.
Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Xu Jiaojiao's nape, kissing her soft, seductive lips, gently leading her deeper into his embrace.
Feeling her breathing gradually become hot and heavy, Zhao Yunzheng gently released her and gazed intently into her hazy, fox-like eyes.
Xu Jiao let out a soft moan, opening her eyes filled with passion, the slight red tinge at the corners of her eyes captivating and alluring.
"Your Majesty..."
Unsatisfied, she reached out and wrapped her arms around the man's slender waist, wanting to fall into an endless sea of love with him.
The man looked intently at her, his voice low and husky with suppressed emotion: "Jiaojiao, is your tenderness right now genuine or just an act?"
Xu Jiaojiao, who was in a daze, trembled, and her hazy eyes instantly cleared.
Seeing the scrutiny in the man's eyes, Xu Jiaojiao felt a sharp, piercing pain in her heart.
What kind of torture is this?
Her physical desires, inner guilt, and the Prince Chen's deep and distant gaze intertwined, becoming a sharp blade that pierced her heart, making even her breath bitter.
In that instant, she suddenly realized that she had unknowingly become real while pretending...
She was constantly playing the role of Prince Ai Chen, but after playing the role so many times, she herself gradually couldn't tell whether this love was acting or real...
A bitter feeling spread through her body, and Xu Jiaojiao couldn't stop her nose from stinging, but she didn't want to shed tears in front of Prince Chen at this moment.
She let out a soft sob, closed her eyes, hugged the man tightly, and buried her head in the crook of his neck.
Feeling the dampness on his shoulder, the long-suppressed emotions in the man's eyes dissipated, replaced by boundless affection...
……
Outside, Lianye, who was guarding the door, heard a low murmur coming from inside and her tense heart finally relaxed.
This is?
They've made up?
She rubbed her hands nervously, silently praying that her master and the prince could reconcile...
……
Prince Chen arrived in the afternoon, and now the moon is high in the sky, but he and his master have not yet come out of their room.
There was no sound from inside the house. Lianye was extremely uneasy and wished she could break down the door to see if her master had been killed by the prince.
As he paced back and forth, the door creaked open, and Prince Chen emerged from the room.
Lianye hurried forward, but hesitated for a moment, fearing the cold expression on Prince Chen's face.
Finally, she merely bowed slightly and watched Prince Chen lead Youde away from Yuhua Courtyard.
The man's back remained upright, but it lacked any warmth, as indifferent and ruthless as a frozen puppet.
Prince Chen walked very fast, and Youde followed behind him, taking small, quick steps, his chubby cheeks covered in sweat.
The prince has been inside for so long, why does he still seem angry?
What did Consort Xu and the Prince do in the room? How could the Prince leave so unhappy?
Oh dear, Consort Xu is so useless!
It seems that Consort Xu will have little chance of rising to prominence again!
Youde secretly grumbled to himself, silently mourning for Xu Jiaojiao.
……
Inside Yuhua Courtyard.
After Prince Chen left, Lianye hurriedly ran into the house.
Upon entering the room, the ambiguous atmosphere inside made her pause.
Approaching the bed, Lianye saw that although her master was not naked, he was sleeping peacefully with rosy cheeks, and a blanket was carefully covering him. Lianye was a little confused.
It all looked like the master and the prince were getting along very well, but just now the prince's expression...
Lianye sighed uneasily.
Never mind, it's more important to clean the master's body first...
Unbeknownst to Lianye, just as she suspected, Xu Jiaojiao and Prince Chen did indeed "get along very well" in bed.
This was a tenderness that Prince Chen had never shown in bed before. He seemed to regard Xu Jiaojiao as a unique and rare treasure, filling every inch of her body with love, cherishing, care, and appreciation...
Amidst the waves of joy, Xu Jiaojiao gradually lost track of time.
In her delirium, she called out the man's name again and again until her voice was hoarse, until she completely lost consciousness, only then did the man release her...
……
When I woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.
Xu Jiaojiao subconsciously touched her lower abdomen and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she did not feel anything unusual.
Unable to stop recalling the events of last night, Xu Jiaojiao felt a moment of disorientation, vaguely feeling as if she had just woken up from a dream.
"Squeak..."
The door opened with a knock, interrupting Xu Jiaojiao's thoughts.
Lianye carried a bag of herbs for calming the nerves and repelling insects into the house. Seeing that her master had already gotten up, she quickly put down the herb bag and went to him.
"My lord, do you feel unwell anywhere?"
Seeing that she looked dazed, Lianye was very worried.
Xu Jiaojiao shook her head and gestured for Lianye to help her take off her outer garment: "When did the prince leave?"
Lianye fetched her coat and helped her put it on, then knelt down to help her put on her shoes: "She left at 3 AM."
Xu Jiaojiao glanced at the sun outside the window.
It was getting late, and the servants were busy in the courtyard.
Apart from the sounds of them working, Yuhua Courtyard remained as quiet as ever, indicating that Prince Chen had not lifted her confinement.
Xu Jiaojiao's eyes darkened slightly: "Did the Prince say anything when he left?"
Lianye lowered her eyes with some reluctance, and hesitated to reply for a long time, afraid that Xu Jiaojiao would be sad.
Lianye had thought that the prince's visit to Yuhua Courtyard yesterday would allow her to reconcile with him, but seeing the prince's expression as he left, Lianye felt extremely heavy-hearted.
Seeing that Lianye hesitated and remained silent, Xu Jiaojiao understood.
It seems Prince Chen was not satisfied with her performance last night…
Thinking about Prince Chen's behavior last night, Xu Jiaojiao was confused.
Prince Chen was so gentle last night; it seemed he couldn't let her go, so…
Is it that Prince Chen is reluctant to part with her as a person, or that he is reluctant to part with her body?
After thinking for a while, Xu Jiaojiao felt a headache coming on and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Lianye, I'm hungry, bring me some food..."
Unlike Xu Jiaojiao's sound sleep last night, Prince Chen remained awake for a long time after returning from Yuhua Courtyard.
The following day, during court proceedings.
Seeing the dark circles and bloodshot eyes, Zhao Minghuai narrowed his eyes meaningfully…