son, don't mess around

You know what, gagging someone might seem like an old trick, but it's actually really effective!
Originally, Miss Zhao was quite aggressive, acting as if she was very angry and wanted to stay away from her. However, after her mouth was covered, she swallowed the rest of her words.

Before long, his initially tough temper softened along with his body. In the end, all that remained was rapid, heavy breathing, and all his previous stubbornness was gone.

"You only know how to bully me, don't you?!"

After a long while, their lips parted, and Zhao Xi felt a little weak, her ears burning. She couldn't help but reach out and punch him lightly, her expression both embarrassed and annoyed, but her eyes were charming and alluring.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Lin Jiangnian felt that Zhao Xi in his arms was even more radiant and had an ethereal quality. Her eyes and brows exuded a femininity that he had never shown before.

"Are you still sulking?"

Lin Jiangnian held her

"if not?"

Zhao Xi glanced at him sideways and said irritably, "Can't I get angry?"

"Of course, no problem!"

Lin Jiangnian hugged her slender waist even tighter, pressing her body firmly against his chest.

"You're holding me too tight... I can't breathe!"

Zhao Xi struggled.

"Isn't it because I miss you so much?"

"Ah!"

Zhao Xi responded with a cold laugh.

"Hey, you still don't believe me?"

"Do not believe!"

"Then let me, the Crown Prince, prove it to you?"

Before Zhao Xi could even ask him how to prove it, she immediately sensed something was wrong when she met the scoundrel's gaze.

Something's not right with this bastard's tone and demeanor... Zhao Xi instinctively tried to refuse, but it was too late.

Lin Jiangnian suddenly bent down, put one arm around her slender waist, and slipped the other arm under Zhao Xi's legs, lifting her up in his arms. Then, he turned and quickly walked behind the screen.

"You, what are you going to do?!"

Zhao Xi struggled to get up immediately.

"It's getting late, time to go to sleep!"

"I, I don't want to sleep... Put me down, I need to take a shower."

"Let's go later!"

"I do not want!"

"Rejection is invalid!"

"..."

Miss Zhao tried to struggle and escape, but obviously failed. Now that she was in Lin Jiangnian's hands, he naturally couldn't let her get away.

Lin Jiangnian carried her quickly to the bed, placed the disobedient Miss Zhao on the bed, and then pressed down on her.

Zhao Xi tried to stop this scoundrel from succeeding. Just as she was about to sit up, Lin Jiangnian gently pushed her back onto the bed.

"You... um..."

Just as he was about to speak, his mouth was covered again, and he could not speak, only muffled sounds of trying to resist.

Having just been kissed until her legs went weak and her body hadn't fully recovered, Zhao Xi's struggles visibly slowed down, until finally they were almost nonexistent.

Her hands rested weakly on Lin Jiangnian's chest, her body instinctively gripping his collar in tension, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, her consciousness gradually fading...

As the saying goes, many things can only be done zero times or countless times.

Once you've done it the first time, the second and third times will naturally follow.

Miss Zhao, who had initially been determined to resist to the death, gradually found her health deteriorating.

"Lights... turn off the lights..."

When the atmosphere reached its peak, Zhao Xi finally remembered something and spoke in a slightly trembling voice.

However, Lin Jiangnian turned a blind eye.

Turn off the lights?

What's the point of creating atmosphere if the lights are off?
Beautiful things should be appreciated clearly and brightly lit.

In his sight, Zhao Xi's fair skin was stunningly beautiful. Her breasts rose and fell with her breath, outlining a proud curve that held a secret waiting for Lin Jiangnian to explore.

Lin Jiangnian's movements were skillful, like peeling an onion, layer by layer. Until finally, the secret hidden deepest in the onion was revealed on the page.

This onion is so round.

Zhao Xi lay flat on her back with her eyes closed. Her delicate face was flushed, her hair was disheveled, and she was breathing rapidly.

She instinctively wrapped her arms around Lin Jiangnian's head, and with his movements, she tightened her grip slightly, her slender fingertips digging into his hair, sometimes pulling hard, sometimes letting go.

Her body writhed unconsciously, her bright red lips parted slightly, and her consciousness gradually sank into a trance.

With the atmosphere reaching this point, everything fell into place naturally.

Lin Jiangnian's movements were extremely gentle and slow, without disrupting the atmosphere that was building up. Zhao Xi held Lin Jiangnian's head tightly, and in a daze, she felt as if she were floating on a boundless ocean, drifting with the waves, without end...

A day apart feels like three autumns!

On this day, Lin Jiangnian revisited the place.

……

Half an hour later, the dust settled.

The room fell silent again, with only rapid, panting breathing remaining for a long time.

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air. On the bed, two figures lay motionless, as if they had no strength left.

Zhao Xi was truly exhausted!
Her whole body was flushed, and she lay limp and completely unable to move. After being tormented for so long, how could she possibly move?

As for Lin Jiangnian, he followed the strategy of "if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move," turning to face Zhao Xi and staring at her with undisguised eyes, scrutinizing her from head to toe.

The intense gazes made Zhao Xi, who was already limp, realize something was wrong. She forced herself to stay upright, pulled the blankets aside, and covered herself up.

"Still watching?!"

Her voice was hoarse, and she spoke irritably.

However, she avoided looking directly at Lin Jiangnian, clearly still somewhat shy.

Although her body language was honest, she was still very thin-skinned. How could this scoundrel be so shameless?

"Why don't you look?"

Lin Jiangnian said matter-of-factly, "It's so beautiful, can't I even look at it a little longer?"

"Pah! Sweet talk!"

Zhao Xi spat, though a hint of joy still shone in her eyes.

Who doesn't like to hear compliments?
What's more, it's praise from the person you love?
"Haven't seen enough?"

"Not enough!"

As Lin Jiangnian spoke, he lifted the covers, crawled back inside, and hugged Zhao Xi in his arms: "I want to see her every day!"

"No, don't move..."

Zhao Xi gasped and warned, "Don't do anything rash, let me rest!"

"Don't worry, I never do anything reckless."

"Where are your dog paws?"

"Ahem, I'm used to it."

"Habit?!"

Zhao Xi looked up at him and sneered, "Which woman did you develop this habit of touching?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed helplessly: "If you keep talking like this, it'll ruin the atmosphere!"

"Humph!"

Zhao Xi gave a soft snort and turned her head away.

She knew perfectly well that her words were going to ruin the mood. This scoundrel had so many women; if she were really jealous, she could never be jealous of them all.

But it seems unlikely that I would not eat it at all.

The room was quiet at that moment, and the two of them were quietly enjoying this rare moment of tenderness.

Lin Jiangnian held Zhao Xi in his arms, gently nuzzling her ear while his hands moved restlessly.

Zhao Xi knew this scoundrel would definitely do something reckless, and slapped his hand in annoyance: "What have you been doing these past two days?"

"I took care of something!"

"What's the matter?" "We've found some clues."

Lin Jiang spoke softly, telling Zhao Xi what had happened in the past two days.

In the past two days, we have indeed uncovered quite a few clues, including Hu Yao and the two mysterious men beside him. From those two men, we were able to trace back to the Sixth Prince...

The clues are getting more and more complicated!
Zhao Xi was also taken aback when she heard the name of the Sixth Prince. Having spent most of her time in the capital, she had almost forgotten that such a person existed.

"Sixth Prince? Is he involved with the person who assassinated you?"

Zhao Xi pondered, "How could it be him?"

"Who says it's not?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "Are you familiar with this person?"

Zhao Xi shook her head: "Not familiar with them, we've only met a few times, and that was a long time ago."

As if thinking of something, Zhao Xi pondered, "However, this person is very cunning."

"How to say?"

"Can't tell."

Zhao Xi shook her head slightly. She didn't have much contact with the Sixth Prince; she had only met him a few times, but she didn't have a good impression of him.

"The Sixth Prince suffered from a leg ailment since childhood, resulting in physical disabilities. Perhaps because of this, it is rumored that he has an extreme personality and often does some inexplicable things."

"for example?"

A hint of indignation flashed in Zhao Xi's eyes: "I heard that he has played around with many women, and most of those women who were played by him did not have a good ending... and these things have long been suppressed."

Zhao Xi snorted coldly: "In short, he's not a good person!"

"I can tell!"

Judging from all the signs, that Sixth Prince is indeed no good person.

"However, since he has already been granted the title of king, why is he still staying in the capital?"

Once a prince reaches adulthood and is granted the title of king, he must immediately leave the capital for his fiefdom. All the other princes of the Da Ning Dynasty had already been expelled; why was this sixth prince able to remain safely in the capital?
"Perhaps it's related to the Sixth Prince's disability?"

Zhao Xi began her analysis.

"Ok?"

"He is disabled and lost the opportunity to compete for the crown prince position from a young age, so he does not pose much of a threat to the imperial power. In the eyes of those ministers, unless absolutely necessary, they would never allow a disabled prince to become the emperor. Therefore, even if he stayed in the capital, he would not pose much of a threat."

"Furthermore, the current emperor is benevolent and must also be mindful of family ties. That sixth prince has been withdrawn and lacked affection since childhood. Staying in the capital will provide him with more support."

Listening to Zhao Xi's analysis, Lin Jiangnian scoffed: "If that's really the case, then Li Cining is truly indecisive."

"His father wasn't wrong; he really isn't suited to be emperor!"

Zhao Xi glanced at him and said meaningfully, "Then, Li Piaomiao would be suitable?"

"At least he's more suitable!"

Li Piaomiao may not be the most suitable candidate, but she could definitely become a qualified empress. At least her methods would be far more decisive and efficient than Li Cining's, leaving fewer hidden dangers.

"Tsk, they really are in love!"

Zhao Xi's tone was sarcastic.

"Are you jealous again?" Lin Jiangnian looked down at her.

"Can't you eat it?"

Zhao Xi gave a soft snort and turned her face away.

Before, she might have denied it. But ever since the two had a physical relationship and took that final step, Zhao Xi's mindset has quietly changed.

Now she no longer avoids these issues; instead, she often speaks with a certain self-assurance, perhaps due to her sense of identity.
"Yes, of course you can eat it!"

Lin Jiangnian looked down at her beautiful face and couldn't help but lean in and kiss her again.

"you……"

Zhao Xi's eyes immediately lit up with alarm, fearing that this scoundrel would do something reckless again.

She hasn't recovered yet.

"However, it's still a bit strange."

Lin Jiangnian leaned close to Zhao Xi's ear, gently kissed her crystal-clear earlobe, and whispered.

"Ok?"

Zhao Xi's body tensed slightly, and she subconsciously gripped Lin Jiangnian's arm tightly.

It's itchy and a little irritating.

"I have no grudge against him, why would he want to kill me?"

"This assassination attempt wasn't just targeting me, but also that Princess Xu. What good would it do him if we both died?"

Zhao Xi twisted her body, dodging Lin Jiangnian's kiss, her face flushed, and asked, "You, you mean..."

"There's probably someone behind him!"

"Have you found out who it is?"

"not yet."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "It's hidden too well, and we still don't have any clues."

"What are you going to do?"

"Keep investigating."

Lin Jiang smiled and said, "Now that we're here, we're here to find out who's really hiding behind this."

"Then, how can I help?"

Lin Jiangnian looked down and raised an eyebrow: "Does sleeping with this young master count?"

"you……"

Zhao Xi said angrily, "Seriously, I'm being serious."

"I'm serious too."

Lin Jiangnian put his arm around her and said, "This is such a small matter, there's no need for you, Miss Zhao, to take action. If you encounter any difficulties later, then you can ask your old man for help."

"Don't you dare insult my father!"

Zhao Xi couldn't help but pinch him.

"Old Deng" is a term of endearment, not an insult!

"Pah, I don't believe it!"

Zhao Xi didn't believe his nonsense, but at that moment, Zhao Xi felt sticky and uncomfortable all over.

"No, I need to take a shower, I don't feel well."

Zhao Xi struggled to get up, but her body was limp and she couldn't muster any strength.

"Together?"

"do not want!"

Zhao Xi suddenly recalled some memory and blushed as she refused.

"It's not like we haven't showered together before. We're an old married couple, why are you still shy?"

"Pah! Who said we're an old married couple? Shameless!"

"Of course it's me!"

Lin Jiangnian moved closer to Zhao Xi and pulled her into his arms: "Come on, let's go take a shower together and save water!"

Zhao Xi laughed in exasperation. Saving water, indeed?
Does the Zhao family lack even a little water?
That scoundrel is probably up to no good.

However, Zhao Xi's resistance wasn't that strong. Perhaps it was because they had already showered together, and even her first time was... Therefore, Zhao Xi wasn't so resistant.

In addition, she was too weak to go to the bathhouse by herself, and she couldn't call Xiaoyue either. If Xiaoyue saw her like this, that brat would kill her.

So, all that's left is to ask this guy for help!

Thinking this, Zhao Xi gave up struggling. Having already been completely honest with each other, what was there for her to fear?

So she let Lin Jiangnian carry her out from under the covers and get off the bed. But soon, Zhao Xi realized something.

"I'm... I'm not dressed yet..."

"Anyway, I'll have to take it off later."

"That won't do... I have my pride."

"Hehe, this young master doesn't want it."

Zhao Xi: "..." (End of this chapter)