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Qing Wu shrank back slightly, lowering her eyelids, and remained silent for a while.
Huo Yun'ai waited quietly. He felt anxious inside, but it didn't show on his face. He just stared at the girl, his gaze slowly losing its calmness.
Just when he was about to lose his patience, he finally heard the person in his arms softly say "mm."
Although this sound was very faint, it instantly relieved the heavy stone in his heart.
—He was right. She indeed understood.
After a moment of relaxation, another string in his heart tightened all at once.
...She knows...
So what should he do?!
Faced with this tricky question, even the usually calm and composed ruler was at a loss.
All he could do was hold her tightly, preventing her from escaping.
Qing Wu noticed his tension and his helplessness.
But what could she do?
Having been resting well, her first kiss had unexpectedly slipped away like this...
Seeing him sneaking around like that, if she hadn't been awake, he probably would have kept it from her until she got up.
Who could accept such a situation?
Yet he only regarded her as a relative.
The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became.
Qing Wu pushed him forward with all her might, "Don't do this. Let go of me. I... I should go back to my room."
To her surprise, the more she pushed, the tighter he held on.
Although the tall boy looked thin, he had a well-built physique from daily martial arts training. His body was solidly muscular.
And she was just a delicate girl raised with care.
How could she possibly compete with him in strength?
She leaned forward with all her effort, but not only did it have no effect, it only made him hold her tighter and brought her closer to him.
A faint fragrance suddenly enveloped her from the boy. Combined with his warm body temperature, it caused her to feel momentarily dazed and flustered.
This inexplicable anxiety felt unfamiliar to her, and she couldn't find a reason for it.
Once upon a time, she often found herself being picked up by him. Back then, as a child, she would wrap her arms around his neck and shoulders, feeling very close to him.
But at that moment, had she ever felt nervous?
When she was with him, all she felt was peace and security.
But what was happening now?
Could it be that after being "teased" by him once, she actually started to fear him?
The boy's rapid, suppressed breathing was close to her ear.
The hands that had originally wrapped around her shoulders gradually began to move down. They were almost at her waist.
Qing Wu felt a surge of panic. She sensed that he seemed a bit out of control today.
The vast difference in strength and height made her realize that this situation could not continue.
In a flash of thought, she made up her mind.
—Since she couldn't understand the difference between now and the past, then it was best not to think about it for the time being.
At this moment, the most crucial thing was to quickly escape his grasp.
But looking at his expression, it was clear he was determined not to let her succeed...
Qing Wu struggled uselessly while desperately thinking about what to do.
In fact, Huo Yun'ai was also enduring quite a bit.
He originally just wanted to hold the girl and make her stop rejecting him, to not rush to escape.
Who would have thought that as she pushed and nudged in his embrace, it would actually cause certain reactions in his body...
The young man, full of vigor, was at an age where his blood was boiling.
In such a situation, he truly didn't know how to face it.
With them so close together, if she were to discover this, wouldn't it be even worse?
A faint blush appeared on his face, and Young King could no longer care about anything else; he hurriedly loosened his arms in a fluster.
His whole body suddenly relaxed.
Leaving the warm and firm embrace, the surrounding cold gradually closed in, and Qing Wu found herself somewhat unaccustomed to it in that moment.
She had intended to question him about it, but saw Huo Yun'ai turn his face away to look at the Bluestone Path, then awkwardly turned his back to her.
Qing Wu could not see his expression.
But having finally gained "freedom," how could she easily give up?
Immediately, she turned around and ran away as if escaping.
Unbeknownst to him, the White-Clad Youth stood there, quietly waiting for the cold wind to blow away his heat and impulsiveness...
On the second day, Huo Yun'ai woke up early as usual.
After practicing martial arts and preparing to attend the morning court, he made a special trip to Ningxin Pavilion to inquire about Qing Wu's condition.
The palace maids glanced at Qing Wu's bedroom, trembling with fear as they knelt down. They dared not move, as Lord Liu, who was supposed to be a female official, had not yet risen.
They could not discern the situation and saw Huo Yun'ai's face like frost, assuming he was angry with their master, making them even more hesitant to stand up.
However, Dou Mama understood Huo Yun'ai's temperament.
The Emperor cherished the young lady deeply. Last night, he had stood outside Ningxin Pavilion for a long time, watching as the lights in her room gradually brightened before finally leaving after a long gaze.
How could he possibly be angry with her?
So she softly reported to him, "The young lady stayed up late last night, reading books behind closed doors for most of the night. She will likely wake up later."
Since Huo Yun'ai had already surpassed Qing Wu's age, it was important for her to get enough sleep for her health. He had specifically instructed her to let Qing Wu sleep until she naturally woke up. Therefore, Dou Mama did not call Qing Wu to rise.
Upon hearing that Qing Wu had also tossed and turned all night without being able to sleep like him, Huo Yun'ai's cold expression softened.
Worried that she might not be able to handle such late nights, he specifically instructed Dou Mama to prepare more nourishing meals for her. Even during breakfast, she was to be served a bowl of rich soup.
Seeing Dou Mama acknowledge his instructions and carefully take note of them, he finally felt at ease and strode out confidently.
After the morning court, as Huo Yun'ai was walking towards the Imperial Study, she suddenly remembered something and asked Uncle Yu beside her, "Tomorrow is New Year's Day, right?"
"That's right," Uncle Yu replied with a smile. "The Emperor has been so diligent and devoted that he even forgot about the New Year. I wonder if the palace should be decorated as well?" After a pause, he added, "I suppose Liu Young Lady would also enjoy a bit of festivity."
Since Huo Yun'ai was the only master in the entire palace and her temperament was cool and reserved, she did not like noise, making the Spring Festival somewhat dull each year.
— Properly pasting couplets and hanging lanterns. Properly having a New Year's Eve banquet with the ministers. Properly raising glasses with auspicious words.
Everything was orderly.
Although the materials used were the finest and most expensive in the world, and they drank the most exquisite wine, there was a lack of vibrant atmosphere and the festive spirit of New Year.
Seeing that the young lady had been smiling more since her return, Uncle Yu thought that perhaps this year’s celebration could be more enjoyable.
However, Huo Yun'ai was contemplating something else.
After pondering for a while, she said, "Since tomorrow is New Year’s Day, let her take a day off to go home and visit. She can return to the palace before dinner tomorrow."
Li Zi, who was following them, responded cheerfully and hurried off to Ningxin Pavilion, eager to share this good news with Lord Liu.
Unexpectedly, before Huo Yun'ai could reach the Imperial Study, Li Zi rushed back in a hurry.
Her face was devoid of any smile, showing only panic and a pale complexion.
Uncle Yu scolded, "What happened?"
"Lord Liu is missing! She took the imperial token given by His Majesty and left the palace..." Li Zi's legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground.
Huo Yun'ai was taken aback and suddenly found it amusing.
Very well.
"Did the young lady read books all night last night?"
She must have been busy packing things for her escape today, tossing and turning for most of the night!
Looking out at the brilliant sunlight, he squinted slightly. Then he waved his sleeve and stepped out of the room, striding down the steps.
Uncle Yu was greatly alarmed, fearing he might be angry, and hurriedly followed behind.
Li Zi quickly tried to persuade him, saying, "Perhaps the young lady, no, Lord Liu, has urgent matters at home and hurried back?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he wished he could slap himself.
— The young lady is in the palace; if news comes from outside that there are urgent matters at Liu Residence, wouldn't His Majesty know?
Uncle Yu noticed that the two had always been very close, and even now they didn't seem distant. Therefore, he remained much calmer than his apprentice.
He ran after Huo Yun'ai, urgently asking, "What did His Majesty command? We need to hurry and take care of it!"
"Prepare the horses."
"Prepare the horses? Horses?" Li Zi was a bit taken aback and asked in confusion, "Aren't we sending guards?"
Uncle Yu shot him a glare filled with disappointment and turned away, ignoring him.
Instead, Huo Yun'ai seemed to be speaking to herself as she said in a low voice, "Yes, prepare the horses."
And they must be the fastest and best horses.
If she were allowed to leave like this today, the gap between them would likely take root and grow.
He could not allow that situation to happen.
No matter what, he had to bring his female official back properly!
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