Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

Princess Zhaoyang responded passionately to Jia Lian's deep kiss.

Unlike the last time she stole a kiss from Jia Lian, this time she truly experienced what it meant for body and soul to merge.

She felt her mind filled with Jia Lian's burning breath and his magical hands, as if he wanted to meld her entire body into his.

She was completely immersed in a dreamlike state, floating around without knowing where she was.

Only when Jia Lian released her lips and whispered in her ear, "Is Your Highness cold?"

Princess Zhaoyang opened her eyes in confusion, only to see Jia Lian smiling slightly at her. Then, he gently lowered the arm around her waist, letting her soft body lie down on the dry grass.

Seeing this, Princess Zhaoyang knew exactly what Jia Lian intended to do. In that instant, her girlish nature made her heart race and she was extremely nervous.

But she immediately forced herself to relax, nodded slowly to Jia Lian, and then closed her eyes.

This was exactly what she wanted, wasn't it?

Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to the trouble of washing and bathing before inviting Jia Lian to this romantic spot under the flowers and moon late at night.

She had already prepared herself mentally, so how could she be sentimental at the last minute and ruin the atmosphere she had worked so hard to create?

The earth beneath Hu Tian was chilly, but it couldn't dampen the fire in her heart.

Jia Lian rested one hand on Princess Zhaoyang's ribs, looking at the beauty and dignified princess before him.

This is an extremely special girl, with a noble status, remarkable intelligence, and a free-spirited and passionate personality.

In short, she is a woman who radiates light.

Now, she lies quietly beneath him, letting him take what he wants.

In this situation, any man would be moved. He was no exception.

At this moment, all worries vanished from his mind, and Jia Lian had only one thought in his mind: to win her over and pamper her.

So, after silently admiring the beautiful woman reclining on the lawn for a moment, he slowly reached out and gently peeled off the somewhat loose fabric dress...

As time goes by, even layers of nebulae cannot obscure the curious moonlight, which occasionally peeks out to gaze upon the vast earth, a magnificent sight on earth.

Suddenly, the nebula dispersed, and the cold moon shone brightly, piercing through the warbling of orioles in the night sky and scattering pieces of moonlight.

Beside the clear spring, the beautiful melody quietly came to a close.

Princess Zhaoyang pulled her clothes tighter and lay down gently on Jia Lian's broad chest.

"Jiro~"

Before the afterglow had faded, Jia Lian suddenly heard the woman in his arms call him that, and for a moment he didn't react.

"May I call you that?"

"Of course, the princess may address you whatever she wishes."

Princess Zhaoyang frowned slightly and murmured, "You can also call me by my name—'Qingran,' that's what my imperial grandmother called me."

Upon hearing Princess Zhaoyang mention the words "Grandmother," Jia Lian couldn't help but picture the alluring Empress Dowager in his mind, imagining her stroking Princess Zhaoyang's head and affectionately calling her "Qingran"...

Something just doesn't feel right.

Shaking his head to suppress these strange thoughts, he gently stroked the beauty's shoulder with one hand and replied softly, "Qing, Qingran... However, in public, it is better for me to address you as Your Highness."

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Before the madness, there are no scruples. But at this moment, Jia Lian still had to regain some rationality.

He could righteously refuse the royal family's forced marriage in the past because he was upright and honest. But if the Empress Dowager or the Emperor found out that he had slept with their precious daughter, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Princess Zhaoyang guessed Jia Lian's thoughts, and a slight smile appeared on her lips, but she didn't say anything. She twisted her body to find a more comfortable position and continued to talk about love with Jia Lian.

This was her first time, and naturally she had many important insights to share with her beloved.

"To be honest, was Erlang pretending to be drunk during that nighttime drinking session at Gan Ning Pass?"

Princess Zhaoyang suddenly remembered this matter, immediately turned over and pinned Jia Lian down, forcing him to answer.

Jia Lian's eyes flickered, but meeting Princess Zhaoyang's resolute gaze, he could only nod helplessly.

Princess Zhaoyang's suspicions were confirmed, and a blush crept onto her face.

So, he knew everything she did to him that night? No wonder he stuck his tongue out while they were kissing...

That startled her; that cunning fellow.

Despite feeling ashamed, as a woman, she immediately pinched Jia Lian's arm as a form of punishment, as if she were the one who had wronged him first.

Jia Lian claimed innocence, saying that it was clearly the other party who had gone to great lengths to get him into the palace and had groped him, yet now she was acting like the victim!

He didn't argue with her, but simply moved his hand, gently kneading and twisting the princess's shapely buttocks.

Princess Zhaoyang silently endured for a long time before finally raising her head and biting Jia Lian's neck, forcing him to stop. Then she turned over and sat on Jia Lian, staring at him: "From now until we go back, Erlang, you must pamper me more."

As she spoke, she leaned against Jia Lian's chest and began to try out the knowledge that Jia Lian had just taught her.

Looking at the beautiful woman frowning and fiddling with her hair, Jia Lian couldn't help but admire her youthful fearlessness. However, seeing her enthusiasm, he disregarded her inexperience and vowed to give her a painful and unforgettable lesson.

……

Aqi had already come out of the house when Jia Lian and the other person left.

But she didn't chase after him; she simply stood outside the courtyard, waiting quietly.

Moon rises, moon sets...

After an unknown amount of time, long enough that even Aqi, with her patience, was about to give up and go out to look for Jia Lian, she finally saw a heavy figure slowly walking back into the night.

It was clearly a man in the distance.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that he had a sword at his waist, but was only wearing close-fitting clothes, and did not seem to feel cold in the wind.

Behind him, however, was a wide men's robe, and it was clear that a lithe woman was wrapped inside.

The woman's head was exposed, and she was resting quietly on Jia Lian's shoulder, perhaps already asleep.

Having confirmed that it was Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang who had returned, Aqi said nothing more and turned to open the courtyard gate.

After Jia Lian entered, she bolted the door and then silently returned to her room.

I had just lain down and was thinking about something when I heard a soft knock on the door.

Aqi quickly got up and opened the door; sure enough, it was Jia Lian.

Seeing that Jia Lian was still only wearing thin clothes, Aqi quickly stepped aside to let Jia Lian into the house.

"Were you waiting outside the whole time?"

"Second Master and Princess..."

After a brief silence, the two spoke almost simultaneously.

In the darkness, Jia Lian smiled, nodded, and readily admitted, "The princess is now my woman."

Aqi remained silent. Of course, she knew Princess Zhaoyang's status. On the grasslands, she was roughly equivalent to the Khan's own daughter, and was adored by thousands.

Such a woman was willing to follow Jia Lian without any status or recognition, just like them.

They weren't worried about Jia Lian, as they had long known he was no ordinary person. They had observed Princess Zhaoyang's treatment of Jia Lian throughout the journey and felt that the current situation was not surprising, but rather a natural progression.

When Jia Lian saw that Aqi was silent, he reached out and touched Aqi's shoulder, which was icy cold. He knew that she must have been guarding outside alone all night.

He didn't say anything about her not being right. Jia Lian knew that for Aqi, protecting him and doing things for him was where she saw her value. So he lovingly embraced her and said, "Why didn't you wear more clothes?"

As he spoke, he bolted the door, then picked Aqi up and carried her to the low wooden bed.

Seeing this, Aqi thought that Princess Zhaoyang was too naive, and that Jia Lian was still angry with her, so he came to make trouble for her.

With a trembling heart, she involuntarily called out, "Second Master..."

"Don't worry, I won't go back on my word. I'll just hold you and warm you up, I won't do anything else."

Jia Lian placed Aqi on the bed, pulled the blanket over her, and then lay down himself, holding Aqi's slender body tightly in his arms.

Princess Zhaoyang is young and overconfident. It's best to let her get a good night's sleep so she can travel well tomorrow.

As for the baby in my arms, I should take care of him when I have time, so that there can be harmony and peace around me.

---Aside---

I recommend a Dream of the Red Chamber fanfiction.

The new book, Dream of the Red Chamber, is quite well-written.

Both of the leading ladies, Daiyu and Baochai, are currently engaged.

Those who are interested can check it out.