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Having learned from the previous experiences, Qing Wu suddenly realized what she wanted to do. She felt as if facing a great enemy and exerted all her strength to push him away.
But with her delicate stature, she was no match for him.
The young man wrapped one arm around her shoulders,
differing from her tense and awkward demeanor during their previous encounters, and unlike the urgency and forcefulness of the last time.
This time, his kiss was gentle and tender. It brushed past the corners of her lips, lingering softly before moving to her jaw, behind her ear, and down her neck. It was affectionate and lingering.
Such a gentle and passionate treatment left the girl in his arms utterly bewildered.
She could no longer think; her breathing rose and fell with his tender attention. Her entire body turned soft, devoid of any strength. She had no choice but to lean against him, supported by the strength of his arms holding her fragile form.
Time seemed to stretch on indefinitely.
He found himself reacting inappropriately again and quickly stopped his movements, breathing heavily. He tightened his embrace, not daring to move an inch.
After a long while, they finally separated.
The girl was too shy to look at him, clutching his shirt tightly, burying her face in his chest, refusing to raise her eyes.
The young man chuckled softly, rubbing her silky hair and murmuring, "Qing Wu, I’m so happy. How about you?"
Qing Wu nestled deeper into his embrace, not uttering a word.
He knew she was extremely embarrassed, but he didn't force her. He gently stroked her back, allowing her breathing to become smoother.
Qing Wu took a moment to regain her composure.
Once she had recovered her strength, she pushed him again, twisting her body and saying, "Put me down."
Huo Yun'ai chuckled softly in her ear, "I can put you down. However..."
He extended his long finger and tapped his lips lightly, then smiled faintly.
Qing Wu was momentarily stunned, and upon realizing his intention, she immediately felt flustered.
The rogue before her, seeking a kiss, could it be the Young Emperor that everyone spoke of as cold and indifferent?
Were those rumors about him just meant to scare her?!
She felt both shy and angry. Ignoring him, she continued to struggle to break free.
But when it came to strength and perseverance, when could she ever win against him?
After several attempts, not only did she fail to succeed, but he also seized the opportunity to steal a few light kisses from her forehead.
Qing Wu was completely at a loss.
After struggling for a long time in her heart, feeling utterly helpless, she had no choice but to tilt her head and gently brush against his lips.
Although it was just a faint touch, like a feather brushing against her, it was enough to make the young man extremely happy.
Huo Yun'ai chuckled softly, releasing his arms to help the girl down.
Qing Wu finally let out a sigh of relief.
However, just as she felt happy for a moment and had not yet steadied herself, her legs went weak, and she almost knelt down on the ground. Fortunately, the young man was quick to catch her; otherwise, falling unprepared like that would surely have bruised her knees.
But...
Just thinking about why her legs had gone weak made her feel utterly embarrassed.
In her frustration, she couldn't help but blame him.
Huo Yun'ai, however, maintained a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "Perhaps you are just not used to it. Try a few more times, and you'll get used to it."
Qing Wu noticed the rare mischievous glint in his eyes and felt an urge to grind her teeth in anger. She mustered her strength to stand up straight and pushed him away.
"Who wants to try more with you?"
"Naturally, it's you," he replied without even thinking.
Qing Wu pushed him away in indignation and turned to leave.
After taking just a few steps, Huo Yun'ai suddenly remembered something and quickly stood up to call after her: "What about your mother and Madam Wu..."
Qing Wu heard about the engagement between the two families.
Zheng An knew that as long as the situation over there remained unresolved, Huo Yun'ai would have many concerns in her actions. Therefore, no matter how much he cared for her, he could not take immediate action at this time.
During this period, if Wu Manor and Liu Residence truly arranged a marriage, he would be powerless—after all, even as a son, one cannot forcibly take another's wife.
Qing Wu understood the intricacies of the situation. She paused her steps, turned around, and smiled sweetly at him.
"That's a matter for the elders; what does it have to do with me? Besides, my mother would definitely not involve me in this. How could I meddle?"
After speaking, she smiled at the young man again and decisively left the room.
Huo Yun'ai stared at her retreating figure and after a moment, shook his head with a light laugh.
—Girl clearly still held onto her grievances regarding his previous reckless actions. He would let her handle it in her own way.
However, when he asked her, he did not intend for her to resolve such a significant matter. He merely wanted to see how she would react.
Thinking of her smile just now...
Young Emperor slowly exhaled, his brows gradually relaxing.
It seemed that she was not completely indifferent to him. As for the engagement with Wu Family, she did not seem enthusiastic about it.
That was good.
Since that was the case, he thought of a way to make sure that both the Wu and Liu families abandoned that idea.
Qing Wu hurried back to Ningxin Pavilion, closed the door, and sat alone, occasionally sipping tea.
After a while, she let out a long sigh and stood up.
She looked down at her clothes…
The once neat attire now bore fine creases. Clearly, they were left by the Fellow.
Thinking of his eager actions and demands, her face flushed slightly. She quickly raised her hand to touch her cheek, and when the heat subsided a bit, she got up and took another set of clothes from the cabinet to change into.
Once everything was tidied up, Qing Wu called for a palace maid and said, "Go summon Dou Mama."
Although the palace maid had only been with Qing Wu for a short time, she knew that Lord Liu was a kind person. Whenever he spoke with others, there was always a hint of a smile on his lips, making people feel as warm as spring breeze.
Especially since Dou Mama had come along with him from her family. Whenever Lord Liu saw Dou Mama or mentioned her, he would smile even more brightly than usual.
However, at this moment, when Lord Liu wanted to call for Dou Mama, why did his tone sound so distant?
The palace maid glanced at Qing Wu and saw that her expression was neither sad nor happy, so she assumed she was mistaken. She quickly bowed and went out into the courtyard to look for Dou Mama.
Originally, Ningxin Pavilion did not have a kitchen. Huo Yun'ai was worried that the Imperial Kitchen would not be able to take care of Qing Wu, so she specifically had a room converted into a kitchen with a stove built for her to prepare meals.
At this moment, Dou Mama was in the kitchen.
She was instructing someone to prepare the ingredients for snacks, planning to personally make some fresh treats for Qing Wu, when her maid came over to call her.
Dou Mama hurriedly reminded the cooks a few things and then rushed over.
As soon as she entered, she smiled and said to Qing Wu, "Today we happen to have some almonds, so I was thinking of making some Almond Crisp. What do you think, Miss?"
After speaking, she barely heard a response.
Dou Mama then realized something was off and quickly looked up, only to see Qing Wu quietly staring at her.
...It was hard to discern her expression.
Dou Mama paused for a moment, straightened herself, and respectfully asked Qing Wu, "May I ask what instructions you have, Miss?"
Qing Wu spoke calmly: "You informed His Majesty about the matters concerning the Wu Family and the Liu Family, didn't you?"
This statement was extremely assertive, leaving no room for doubt. Upon hearing this, Dou Mama was secretly taken aback.
Qing Wu noticed her surprise but did not say anything more; she simply looked at her, waiting for her response.
—At this point, if she still didn't realize that it was Dou Mama who had secretly informed Huo Yun'ai, then she would be utterly foolish.
Dou Mama felt a bitterness in her mouth and softly said, "This old servant only saw how sincerely His Majesty cares for you. If the Wu Family truly becomes engaged with our family, then..."
"Do you think he is so oblivious that he needs you to inform him?"
Qing Wu let out a light scoff, lowering her gaze to the tea cup in front of her, her fingers unconsciously tracing the patterns on it.
"As for my matters, he is more attentive than anyone else. As long as the Wu Family and Liu Family make any slight moves, he will know without you saying a word."
She recalled that at that time, she was in the northwest and often missed certain things from the capital.
Suddenly craving the snacks from Eight Treasures Pavilion, she wandered around the city looking for something similar in taste.
In the end, of course, she couldn't find anything.
Unexpectedly, just half a month later, she received a stack of six boxes of various snacks from Eight Treasures Pavilion.
When Zheng Ning handed them to her, he quietly mentioned that they were from Huo Yun'ai.
At that moment, she knew that it definitely wasn't Zheng Ning who told Huo Yun'ai.
—If she needed help with anything, Zheng Ning would have figured out a way to assist her himself.
And Dou Mama, knowing how busy Huo Yun'ai was, would certainly not inform him about these Sesame Green Bean matters.
So, it must be that he was keeping an eye on her all along, somehow finding out about it.
Although she had once felt frustrated that he was too strict with her, upon reflection, she understood that he knew Zheng An had manipulated things to send them to the northwest. He was likely worried that they would encounter difficulties in an unfamiliar place, so he quietly arranged for someone to keep watch over them.
Even thousands of miles away, he could know her every word and action. Now that she was in the capital, at his feet, would he not be aware of the movements of Wu Manor and Liu Residence?
After hearing Qing Wu's words, Dou Mama fell silent for a moment. After a while, she sighed and said, "What do you plan to do with this old servant?"
"The word 'dispose' seems a bit too harsh. I know well how good you've been to me. Even if your heart leans more towards him, I will never forget the days we spent together," Qing Wu said softly. "It's just that having you by my side like this makes me feel uneasy."
Fearing that Zheng An might plot against her, she had already been keeping a close watch on her every move. If she returned to her own place and still had to be on guard everywhere, wouldn't that make her life too exhausting?
Dou Mama was mentally prepared but couldn't help but ask, "So what is your plan—"
"Either him or me."
The girl spoke decisively, her tone firm and her expression resolute.
"You can only choose one now."
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