Fairy, shut up! I'm really not blondie.

Why is Aunt Mu asking me?

The boy raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"Aren't we on the same wavelength?"

What you think is exactly what I think!

A blush appeared on her fair, moon-like face.

The beautiful woman looked over with a gaze that was both melancholic and resentful.

"Bullshit."

"This is the palace; do not speak so frivolously."

"Oh?"

Su Qing leaned closer with a playful smile.

He grabbed those hands, which were as smooth and white as jade.

"Then tell me, which of my words was frivolous?"

"You... how dare you! Let me go! Lanxin will be back soon!"

"But Aunt Mu, your face is all red."

"Isn't it very enjoyable?"

The boy said.

Sighed.

"I thought Aunt Mu liked me a lot too."

"This……"

The Empress was speechless.

The Empress Dowager's composure and dignity were at odds with her true inner thoughts.

They couldn't bring themselves to lower themselves to make amends.

They couldn't bear to see the boy truly sad and upset.

I'm torn for a moment.

The blush on her face became even more pronounced.

"That's all."

"You... keep your voice down."

"Also, let me go. It wouldn't be good if someone saw us."

Su Qing, however, was unwilling to let go.

Anyway, as long as someone gets close.

He knows it all.

Not only will they not let go.

He then pointed to the peeled lychees on the table and said...

"Aunt Mu, I want to eat that."

This……

Ugh.

A hint of meekness and helplessness appeared on the Empress's noble and elegant face.

Gently remove the nail guard.

He picked up a plump, white lychee and gently brought it to Su Qing's lips.

The boy took a bite.

He put that slender, white finger into his mouth.

"Xiao Qing, you!"

"hey-hey!"

He casually licked it with his tongue before contentedly taking the lychee away.

Said meaningfully.

"It's so sweet."

"Aunt Mu, these lychees are really good, you should try some."

The Queen: "..."

Suddenly there were footsteps outside the door.

He quickly composed himself.

Her languid and elegant expression returned.

"Queen mother?"

Ji Lanxin, who had run back, cast a questioning glance at her.

Why does the atmosphere feel a little off?

Is it an illusion?

What happened to your finger?

"Did it get covered in candle wax?"

One of the fingers was shiny.

It looks like it's been stained with water.

He pulled his fingers back.

The Empress gave the boy a subtle glare.

He said this while putting the armor back on.

"I just ate a lychee, and it might have accidentally gotten some juice on it. Is this the wine you brought?"

Ji Lanxin put down the wine pot.

open the lid.

A rich and fragrant aroma wafted out.

Just smelling this aroma is intoxicating.

really.

In a way, Her Majesty the Empress is actually quite easy to understand.

It smells like strong liquor.

After dinner is prepared.

Ji Lanxin poured a glass for everyone.

The Empress is the mother of the nation.

Always dignified and solemn.

Everyone respected and loved her.

Even in her own palace, she almost never lost her composure.

Noble, elegant, and gentle.

So perfect it doesn't seem like a real person.

But Ji Lanxin knew.

She had never seen her mother drink alcohol from childhood to adulthood.

Even at large palace banquets, her drinks were specially mixed fruit juice or water with a hint of alcohol.

In other words.

The Empress Dowager never drank alcohol.

That.

What if she drank it?

It's still this kind of strong liquor.

She refused to believe that her mother would remain as perfect as she was now after getting drunk.

He would show even the slightest sign of losing his composure.

For her, that's success!

Moreover, Su Qing is still here.

The Empress Dowager values ​​him so much; if she loses her composure in front of him, she will surely regret it.

Su Qing can also...

You should pay attention to her now.

The inner monologue is rich and varied.

Her Majesty the Empress, however, did not appear impatient.

Observing carefully.

really.

Although the Empress Dowager thanked her.

But he didn't even touch the wine glass next to him.

"Mother."

"You've worked hard all these years, let me toast you."

Ji Lanxin picked up her cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Mother, why aren't you drinking?"

"I'm afraid I'll get a headache if I drink at night."

"so……"

Ji Lanxin sighed softly.

Squint your eyes.

Her once dazzling features dimmed, and her face was filled with grievance and disappointment as she spoke.

"Too."

"After all, I am only the stepdaughter of the Empress Dowager, and I am really not qualified to offer her a cup of wine in this capacity."

"It's okay if you don't drink it."

"I don't care at all."

coming.

Again!

Su Qing narrowed her eyes.

They watched the play with leisurely ease.

Watching the play.

The other hand under the table wasn't idle either.

It accurately captured the Empress's dignified, closed legs.

With a gentle lift.