When daylight dawned, Ling Shan was woken up by the rumbling of her empty stomach.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she felt an uncomfortable soreness all over her body, as if she had been completely reassembled.
A flash of anger crossed Ling Shan's eyes. She angrily raised her hand and pounded the couch.
Still not feeling satisfied, she was about to pound it again when unexpectedly, a hand reached out from the side.
Immediately afterwards, a deep and pleasant voice drifted into her ear from behind.
"Shan Shan, do you have the strength to scold me now?"
[Could it be that I didn't satisfy Shan Shan last night?]
Ling Shan: "..."
Her eyelids twitched violently. She gritted her teeth so hard that she almost couldn't hold back from slapping him.
She angrily wanted to ask him, "Are you still human?!"
How could he have the nerve to say such a shameless thing?
"Your Majesty, you've misunderstood," Ling Shan gritted out between her teeth. She thought in her mind:
Why is he still in bed?
Isn't he busy with the affairs of the court?
As the emperor, doesn't he have other things to do?
How could he have tormented her all night and still be here early in the morning?!
She really wanted to ask!
Has the Queen Mother fallen from power?
Is the Virtuous Concubine dead?
Have the Wang family and their party been taken care of?
Jun Wuyuan actually seemed so leisurely. His face was radiant, and his voice even carried a satisfied tone as if he had had a good meal.
On the contrary, Ling Shan felt sore and weak all over. She was tired and hungry. Without even looking in the mirror, she could imagine what her face must look like.
If someone didn't know, they might think she had been used for some kind of evil practice.
Was Jun Wuyuan some kind of male fox spirit who never got tired?
[Shan Shan's feisty look is just like a little kitten. It's extremely cute. It's still early. Maybe I can...]
Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from Ling Shan's stomach. Jun Wuyuan quickly pushed aside those inappropriate thoughts in his mind.
"Is Shan Shan hungry?"
Jun Wuyuan reached out and picked Ling Shan up. His voice was gentle and carried a hint of doting. "It's my fault. I've exhausted Shan Shan. Breakfast is already prepared. I'll carry you there, okay?"
[Maybe I can learn how to take care of Shan Shan myself?]
Ling Shan: "..."
The tips of her ears turned red.
Well, maybe she had just had some dirty thoughts. Jun Wuyuan was still a bit like a human being...
[Otherwise, with Shan Shan's small arms and legs, and she faints so easily, what should I do? I must take good care of her.]
Ling Shan: "..."
Well, it wasn't her problem.
Jun Wuyuan, that bastard, really wasn't human!
"Your Majesty, I have no strength," Ling Shan said.
"It's okay. I'll take care of you," Jun Wuyuan said. He paused for a moment and then carried her towards the bathroom. He personally took care of her while she washed up.
He had suffered a lot when he was young and had served others before. But since his mother passed away, no one had made him do this anymore.
At first, his skills were a bit rusty. But gradually, Jun Wuyuan got the hang of it. He softened his movements as if he was afraid of hurting Ling Shan.
At first, Ling Shan just wanted to deliberately torment him. But she didn't expect that Jun Wuyuan would really be so willing to do it.
Looking at the serious and gentle look on his extremely handsome face, Ling Shan's heartstrings trembled.
Although she believed in equality among people and never felt inferior even though she was in a low position, Ling Shan also knew very well.
The man in front of her, bending down seriously and carefully wiping her fingers, was not just an ordinary man. He was the emperor who ruled the world and controlled the vast rivers and mountains.
"Your Majesty, you're really good to me," Ling Shan said. At this moment, she wasn't acting. It was a sincere remark.
Jun Wuyuan's fingers paused. The first thing to react was the upturned corner of his lips.
"Is this all it takes?"
[This is just the beginning. This silly girl is so stupid. Even if she admires me, there's no need to be so grateful for such a small thing. Of course, I have to protect my own people.]
Ling Shan: "..."
She was hungry.
After they finished washing up, Jun Wuyuan naturally carried Ling Shan to the dining room. The table was filled with delicious and nourishing dishes. Ling Shan's eyes immediately brightened.
Seeing her like this, Jun Wuyuan couldn't help but reach out and rub her head. It felt really good. Soft and fluffy.
"What do you want to eat? I'll serve it for you," Jun Wuyuan said.
"Bird's nest porridge with shredded eggs," Ling Shan replied.
After a while, the gentle male voice sounded again.
"What else do you want to eat?"
"Steamed vegetable rolls," Ling Shan said.
"..."
"I also want to drink chicken soup," Ling Shan added.
"..."
Outside the hall, Liang Jiusi listened to the conversation inside. He felt that the air today seemed to be soaked in sweetness, full of a sugary smell.
Tsk. It was so sweet that his teeth even started to ache inexplicably.
Jun Wuyuan didn't let the servants serve the food. Instead, he kept observing Ling Shan from time to time. As soon as he saw that she needed something, he would immediately serve it for her.
After a delicious breakfast, Ling Shan became more and more relaxed and at ease.
After she was full, Ling Shan finally had the energy to think about the fate of the Virtuous Concubine. After some subtle probing, Ling Shan understood Jun Wuyuan's attitude.
However, she didn't think it was enough.
Even if they really got revenge on the Virtuous Concubine, it would only be the Virtuous Concubine who was ruined. What was the point of that?
They should set a trap for the Virtuous Concubine and make her commit a heinous crime that would implicate the Wang family.
By then, the Virtuous Concubine would become a pawn to be sacrificed, and she could take revenge however she wanted.
Why be in such a hurry?
Coincidentally, last night's incident gave her a perfect plan.
"Your Majesty, we can..." Ling Shan said.
Jun Wuyuan was stunned.
He stared fixedly at Ling Shan's red lips as they opened and closed. He didn't know what she was muttering about.
He only knew that it seemed to be about that crazy woman, the Virtuous Concubine.
He really didn't understand why Shan Shan had to mention that crazy woman.
He grew up in the cold palace and had seen a lot of scheming and bullying.
Someone like the Virtuous Concubine, who came from a noble family, had been pampered since childhood, and was used to having everything at her beck and call. How could she ever take human lives seriously?
However, the Virtuous Concubine should never have dared to lay a hand on his woman.
Could it be that his outward appearance wasn't tyrannical and ruthless enough?
Jun Wuyuan began to reflect on himself.
Was it because his recent behavior had been too gentle?
Yes.
He hadn't beheaded anyone for almost a month.
The reason was all because of the person in front of him.
Jun Wuyuan refocused his gaze on Ling Shan's beautiful face, her long and thick eyelashes, her bright and clear almond eyes, and her rosy lips...
It was strange. Why did every part of this face seem to be just right for his heart? Why was every part so beautiful?
Why did he find every part so cute?
"Your Majesty!" Ling Shan's grand plan was forced to be drowned in a passionate kiss. She was entangled and sank deeper, almost forgetting her great plan.
Ling Shan's cheeks became increasingly red and warm, and even the tips of her ears were tinged with a red color.
The intense kiss was stealing her breath away. She had to reach out and push him, trying to drive away this hungry and amorous wolfdog.
"Ouch—"
Jun Wuyuan's charming peach blossom eyes stared fixedly at the shy and panting Ling Shan. His voice rose in pitch, alluring and captivating.
"Shan Shan, did you bite me because you're still hungry?"