Shocking! The actress was dragged to the regent's bedchamber every night.

The screen went dark.

She lay down and pulled the blanket up to cover herself; the scent of the man from the previous night still seemed to linger on the bed.

She didn't know when she fell asleep.

However, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself still in her apartment room, and it was almost dawn outside.

She stared blankly at the ceiling.

Without dreams, there is nothing.

Su Wuli lay there, staring at the light streaming through the gap in the curtains, motionless.

My mind is blank, or as if something is blocking it.

She sat up and leaned against the headboard, then lay back down.

I closed my eyes, but I couldn't fall asleep.

I opened my eyes again, but I still couldn't fall asleep.

She reached for her phone and glanced at the time.

5:30 a.m.

Su Wuli didn't know whether she wanted to laugh or cry.

For so many days before, she was afraid of him, dared not see him, and set an alarm to keep herself from falling asleep.

Now she wants to see him, but she can't.

For the next two days, I still had no dreams.

For the first time, Su Wuli realized what it felt like to count down the days.

She tries to go to bed early every night after filming.

But it had no effect.

Gradually, her expectations faded.

When she opened her eyes again, the sunlight was so bright that she squinted.

It carries a sense of warmth.

Su Wuli looked around and saw trees, artificial hills, and corridors all around.

Further away, there are roofs with upturned eaves.

This is... a courtyard?

Before she could react, she heard a sharp gust of wind cutting through the air.

Su Wuli suddenly looked up.

A beam of silver light shot straight toward her.

It was moving so fast that she couldn't see what it was; she only saw a glint of cold light flash in the sunlight.

Her mind went blank, and her body reacted before her consciousness did.

She closed her eyes, hugged her head with both hands, and curled up into a ball.

It’s over.

The thought had barely crossed my mind when the wind stopped.

Then she was pulled into someone's arms.

The force was heavy; his arm wrapped around her waist, lifting her off the ground.

My face collided with a hard chest, and through the fabric, I could feel the scalding heat beneath.

She opened her eyes blankly, and what she saw was a dark fabric.

It wasn't Yu Chen's usual loose-fitting robes and wide sleeves; it was a more tailored, fitted outfit with a cinched waist.

Her neckline was slightly open, revealing a section of her collarbone, on which there was a faint red mark.

She caught it that night.

Su Wuli looked up and met the man looking down at her.

The sunlight shone from behind, outlining his silhouette with a golden edge.

A little sweat trickled down his face from his forehead.

Su Wuli's lips twitched, and her throat tightened.

Yu Chen just stared at her for two seconds.

Then he tightened his arms around her, pulling her even deeper into his embrace.

My face was pressed against his chest, and I could hear his heartbeat.

That's a bit fast.

The man rested his chin on the top of her head. "Were you startled just now?"

The low-alcohol vibrated out of her chest, making her cheeks tingle.

Su Wuli nestled in his arms and suddenly felt her eyes getting hot.

Those fears, those shames, those inexplicable emotions, all seemed to be washed away by those two words.

She raised her hand, grabbed the fabric of his shirt at his waist, and clenched it tightly.

In the distance, a silver spear was stuck in the ground, its tip gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

His aura was mixed with a hint of sweat, and that familiar chill.

You could feel the temperature of his chest; it was a little hotter than usual.

It must be because of the martial arts practice I just did.

After a long time, Su Wuli slowly released her grip.

She lifted her head from the man's embrace and looked at him.

Sunlight shone from behind Yu Chen, outlining his features in a deep way.

The sweat on his forehead was still wet, and he looked down at her.

Looking into those eyes, Su Wuli suddenly remembered something.

That night, she slapped him.

In front of the Shadow Falcon.

I still remember the feel of that touch in my palm.

She swallowed hard, then whispered, "I'm sorry."

Yu Chen asked, "What?"

Su Wuli lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him, and her voice became even softer, "That day... I'm sorry."

After waiting for a while without receiving a response, she couldn't help but look up again.

Yu Chen frowned slightly. "When you're out there, you need to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Su Wuli was taken aback.

Then I realized that Yu Chen was talking about traditional Chinese medicine.

"Not that one..."

"Um?"

Her fingers unconsciously twisted the fabric at his waist. "I mean..."

He paused, then continued, "I slapped you."

After saying that, Su Wuli carefully observed the man's expression.

But then he noticed his gaze linger on her face for two seconds.

Then the man's lips twitched, and he slowly said, "Um..."

She nodded.

Yu Chen looked at her for a while longer. "You're only saying it now?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Wuli felt guilty and didn't know how to respond.

She avoided him for days, afraid to dream of him, afraid to see him.

Su Wuli dared not look the man in the eye and lowered her head again.

"I'm sorry..." she whispered, "I was in a rush, I didn't mean to..."

However, after she finished speaking, Yu Chen showed no intention of responding.

Su Wuli waited for a while, then couldn't help but look up at him again.

A glint slowly spread across his deep eyes. "You really feel sorry?"

Su Wuli nodded slightly.

Suddenly, Yu Chen took a step forward.

She instinctively took a step back.

The man reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her back.

"What are you hiding from?"

Su Wuli dared not move.

Yu Chen lowered his head and said meaningfully, "Then let me fight back."

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Wuli froze in shock.

Fight back?

But he was too close, and her mind was in a mess; she couldn't think of a response.

"What?" he pressed, "Afraid?"

Su Wuli bit her lip and remained silent.

After thinking for a moment, he closed his eyes.

Let's fight then.

Su Wuli tilted her head back, her face turned toward him, her eyelashes trembling.

However, after waiting for a long time, there was no pain.

Then it fell warmly.

Su Wuli was stunned.

The man's lips pressed down on hers, giving her no chance to escape.

She opened her eyes wide and met his eyes, which were so close to hers.

My mind went completely blank.

Yu Chen cupped her face in his hands, his thumb brushing against her cheek, the rough pads of his fingers tickling her skin.

The man's lips were on hers, sucking and absorbing the sweetness from her mouth.

His kiss was deep, more like a taste than a kiss.

Each blow was heavy and deep, making it hard for her to breathe.

Su Wuli forgot to close her eyes for a moment, and just stared at him with her eyes open.

After a moment, Yu Chen moved his lips slightly away, his voice hoarse, "Close your eyes."

She then realized what was happening and quickly closed her eyes.

The man kissed her again, this time more deeply.

He was hot all over.

My lips are hot, my palms are hot, and my breath is even hotter.

She must have been practicing martial arts earlier; the heat enveloped her and made her legs feel weak.

His hand slid down her face and gripped the back of her neck.

He pressed his thumb against the skin behind her ear and gently rubbed it.