When I stopped licking, the lady panicked.

Lin Xuan smiled slightly and said, "What, are you curious?"

"Yes." Nalan Qinghan nodded.

Lin Xuan smiled and said, "I'm thirsty and weak right now. If Miss Nalan doesn't offer me some tea, I'm afraid I won't be able to answer your question."

Nalan Qinghan pouted in anger.

Lin Xuan is still so annoying.

"Hmph, let's go!"

Nalan Qinghan said irritably and led Lin Xuan into the Nalan family home.

……

Meanwhile, in the royal harem.

Luo Qingxue sat alone by the window, her snow-white hand gently supporting her chin. She slowly raised her head, looking at the falling leaves outside the window, her eyes filled with unspeakable loneliness and melancholy.

The events between Xiao Zhan and Yun Xiyue seemed to be right before her eyes. Although Luo Qingxue had not made it clear, how could a proud woman like Luo Qingxue let go of the fact that she had witnessed her husband and another woman falling in love with each other?

She didn't understand. In terms of looks, talent, and status, in what way was she not better than Yun Xiyue?

However, the look in Xiao Zhan's eyes when he looked at Yun Xiyue that day was clearly filled with deep love.

She had never seen that look in Xiao Zhan's eyes before.

It's as if she, the legitimate wife, is the third party.

"It all started with Lin Xuan..."

Mentioning Lin Xuan, Luo Qingxue couldn't help but recall the scene in the Bright Soul Spring.

In the misty haze, the image of a man's strong and powerful back appeared in her mind.

Those sharply defined lines, the flowing sweat, those powerful arms, and those aggressive eyes made Luo Qingxue's heart race instantly.

"What am I thinking?"

Luo Qingxue pressed her hand to her chest, but felt her whole body burning up and her heart pounding uncontrollably.

She tried to control it, but her body seemed to be deliberately going against her, getting hotter and hotter, and wetter and wetter.

She opened a book, trying to calm herself down through reading, but her mind kept filled with all sorts of immoral fantasies.

boom!

Luo Qingxue threw the book on the ground, covered her face with her hands, feeling an intense burning sensation.

"Your Majesty."

The maidservant entered and knelt down. "What's wrong, Your Highness?"

Luo Qingxue waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, you can go out."

"Yes." The maid kowtowed, stood up, and left.

"Wait." Luo Qingxue suddenly called out to her.

Maid, stop!

Luo Qingxue asked, "Has His Highness returned?"

"His Highness has just returned, but he has been summoned by His Majesty," the maid replied.

"Your Majesty? Why did Your Majesty summon him?" Luo Qingxue asked, puzzled.

The maid replied, "This servant does not know."

Luo Qingxue nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Have there been any rumors circulating in court recently about the Prince of Zhenbei?"

The maid said, "There are some rumors circulating, but His Majesty is very tight-lipped about this matter and forbids his subjects from discussing anything related to the Prince of Zhenbei."

Luo Qingxue narrowed her eyes, thinking: His Majesty forbids his subjects from discussing the Prince of Zhenbei, could it be...?

"Okay, I understand, go ahead." Luo Qingxue waved her hand.

"Yes." The maid turned around.

"Oh, by the way, if any outsiders come looking for me in the near future, first find out who they are. If they are related to the Prince of Zhenbei, let them in," Luo Qingxue said.

"Yes."

The maid left Luo Qingxue's room.

Luo Qingxue propped her chin up, gazing out the window, a hint of shyness and inner turmoil flashing in her eyes.

Although she knew her thoughts were indecent, deep down she still harbored a sliver of hope for Lin Xuan.

She didn't want to do anything immoral or scandalous; her family traditions and upbringing wouldn't allow her to do so.

However, she also hoped that Lin Xuan could break down her defenses and force her into this sea of ​​desire.

She needed an excuse, an excuse to indulge herself, an excuse that wouldn't betray her inner moral compass.

That is: I didn't want to do that, but he forced me to.

Whenever she thought of this, Luo Qingxue's pretty face would flush red again.

……

The emperor's bedroom.

Xiao Zhan went in and bowed deeply.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty," Xiao Zhan said.

The emperor sat upright in his chair, his apricot-yellow dragon robe gleaming.

He rested his chin on his hand, wearing a crown with tassels hanging down to obscure his face, making it difficult to see his entire appearance.

The emperor of Daqing always did this; even when he was not attending court, he never removed his crown, except when he was going to bed.

Therefore, even his own son never saw the emperor in his entirety.

boom!

The emperor slammed his hand on the table.

Xiao Zhan shuddered in fright and looked at the emperor in confusion.

"You went to the Prince of Zhenbei's residence?" the emperor questioned.

Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat, and he lowered his head to reply, "Yes..."

"Who gave you permission to go!" the emperor roared in fury. "Absolutely outrageous!"

Xiao Zhan, puzzled, said, "Father, I was merely going to pay my respects to the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei..."

"A visit, or trouble?"

The emperor snorted and threw a memorial at Xiao Zhan's face, "Open your dog eyes and take a good look!"

Xiao Zhan trembled as he picked up the memorial, only to find that it was filled with impeachments against him for causing trouble at the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, damaging the imperial dignity, and dishonoring the imperial style.

He never expected that just a few days after this incident, someone would impeach him.

The emperor roared, "You, as a prince, dared to be so affectionate with other women in public, and even fought with the Prince of Zhenbei for that woman! Have you no shame?!"

"You have already married the Left Chancellor's daughter. How am I supposed to explain your actions to the Left Chancellor?"

Xiao Zhan knelt on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

He knew it was wrong, but he was angry! He couldn't stand it!

Why is it that Lin Xuan, that good-for-nothing, allowed to have Yun Xiyue and even dare to bully her?

He didn't even give her face when she went there, and slapped her in the face in front of Yun Xiyue.

How could a piece of trash like Lin Xuan be worthy of being compared to a prince like him?

Lin Xuan should kneel down, should bow his head and submit, and should feel ashamed of his own inferiority!

But he didn't! What right did he have?!

"The name of the Prince of Zhenbei has long been renowned throughout the land. I originally intended to take advantage of the Prince of Zhenbei's death in battle to reclaim his military power and the Northern King's Sword. But after you caused such a scene at the Prince of Zhenbei's residence, how can I reclaim his military power now!" the emperor roared.

Xiao Zhan's forehead touched the ground; he didn't even have the courage to raise his head.

Just then, the chief eunuch said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea."

"Speak," the emperor said, pressing his temples.

The chief eunuch said, "What troubles His Majesty now is nothing more than the military power of the Prince of Zhenbei and the Black Armor Army of the Lin family. Therefore, he wants to find an opportunity to take back the military power and disband the Black Armor Army."

"However, perhaps we don't need to take over the military power ourselves. With just a little strategy, we can get Lin Xuan to hand over the military power on his own and disband the Black Armor Army."

Upon hearing the chief eunuch's words, the emperor frowned and asked, "You want him to hand over military power and disband the Black Armor Army? Do you think Lin Xuan is an idiot?"