frightfiction Chapter 1252 If I have time, I will take you to see it.
Chapter 1252 If I have time, I will take you to see it.
The atmosphere in the hall changed slightly as the aroma of tea lingered...
Nangong Xuanyu did not get up and leave as he had been doing recently. He looked at Shen Zhinian quietly, his eyes deep and filled with silent longing.
Shen Zhinian felt a little uncomfortable being looked at by him. She lowered her eyelashes slightly and a blush crept up her cheeks, looking as if she had applied the finest rouge under the light.
She naturally knew what the man's gaze meant.
But sometimes, shyness is also a kind of fun.
"It's getting late."
Nangong Xuanyu suddenly spoke, his voice a little deeper than before: "Niannian, go to bed."
Shen Zhinian hummed softly and looked at him with blushing cheeks.
The palace maids had already understood the hint and were well-trained. They retreated silently, leaving only Fuqiu and Handan to serve in the inner room.
Hot water filled with rose juice had already been prepared. Shen Zhinian took off her luxurious palace dress and complicated headdress, letting her dark black hair fall down, making her skin look even whiter like jade.
Nangong Xuanyu was sitting in the outer room, listening to the faint sound of water coming from the inner room, with undercurrents surging in his deep eyes.
When Shen Zhinian walked out in a soft nightgown, most of the palace lanterns in the hall had been extinguished, leaving only a few dimly lit gauze lanterns beside the bed, shrouding everything in ambiguous warm tones.
Nangong Xuanyu also took off his outer robe and wore only a bright yellow inner garment after bathing. His tall and strong figure looked even more oppressive in the dim light.
He held out his hand to her.
Shen Zhinian put her hand into the emperor's palm, and he pulled her slightly, and she fell into a hot and solid embrace.
The familiar aroma of ambergris, mixed with a hint of alcohol, instantly enveloped her.
His kiss fell, with a passion and possessiveness that had been suppressed for a long time, eager and deep, as if he wanted to tear her apart and eat her.
Shen Zhinian closed his eyes and responded.
The two people's breath intertwined and their body temperature rose.
The laces of her pajamas had been untied at some point, sliding off her shoulders, revealing her fair skin, which glowed alluringly under the dim light.
Nangong Xuanyu's breathing became heavier, and his fingertips with thin calluses brushed across the delicate skin, causing slight tremors.
He picked her up and carried her sideways, walking towards the bed covered with a quilt.
The curtain was lowered silently, isolating a private and beautiful world.
In the darkness, each other's breathing and heartbeats were infinitely amplified.
His kisses became dense and hot, from the lips to the side of the neck, and then to the delicate collarbone... wherever he touched, it seemed as if clusters of flames were ignited.
Shen Zhinian's mind was blank as he clung to the emperor's broad back, his fingertips unconsciously sinking into his tight muscles.
His movements were sometimes eager, sometimes slow, as if he was savoring the most precious wine, teasing her with great patience until she was distracted and uttered small, unbearable whimpers.
"Niannian...niannian..."
The emperor called her name over and over again, his voice filled with strong desire.
Under his powerful attack, Shen Zhinian was like a small boat swaying in the wind and rain, and could only cling to him tightly.
Eventually, her consciousness faded, and she indulged in the extreme intimacy he provided...
After an unknown amount of time, the clouds and rain gradually stopped.
Nangong Xuanyu held Shen Zhinian's sweaty body tightly in his arms, and his heavy breathing slowly subsided.
Shen Zhinian collapsed in his arms, too lazy to even move her fingertips.
Her cheek was pressed against his sweaty chest, and as she listened to the strong heartbeat, she felt her whole body go limp and sleepiness came over her like a tide.
He placed a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead, and his big hands stroked her smooth back from time to time, with a sense of laziness afterward.
The wind outside the palace was still cold, but inside the palace, it was warm and cozy, and the room was filled with the charming spring scenery...
The emperor lowered his eyes and looked at the little woman in his arms with drooping eyelashes and a drowsy look. The corners of his lips unconsciously curled up slightly.
Nangong Xuanyu's voice was low and gentle: "After the New Year, the temple fairs in various places are the most lively. I remember that Nian Nian seemed to have mentioned that she wanted to go and see them."
"After the Lantern Festival, if I have some free time, I'll take you to see it, okay?"
Shen Zhinian was so tired that he couldn't even open his eyelids. His consciousness had long been blurred. He only vaguely heard a few words and uttered a few vague "hmm" sounds.
Like a satisfied kitten, she subconsciously rubbed against his warm arms again, found a more comfortable position, and fell into a deep sleep.
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Shen Zhinian's dependent look, and the tenderness in his eyes deepened a little.
He knew she hadn't heard clearly, but he didn't get angry. He just hugged her tighter and said to himself, "Then it's settled. I'll let Li Changde make arrangements in advance."
Although the palace maids on duty outside the palace held their breath and dared not make any sound, each of them had an irrepressible joy on their face.
Your Majesty has been promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, and it is also the New Year, so the reward money given out today is equivalent to their regular salary for two years!
This overwhelming blessing is enough to make this year extremely comfortable and fulfilling.
Therefore, even when on duty in the cold late at night, they were all alert and worked extremely diligently and efficiently.
Bingqiao even rushed to the small kitchen to watch over the boiling water and polish the copper kettle until it was shiny, with a secret expectation in her heart.
If she had the opportunity to serve His Majesty when he called for water, it would be great even if His Majesty just took a glimpse of her and left an impression.
However, the emperor's usual summons did not come from the inner hall.
Nangong Xuanyu's deep voice rang out: "Put hot water in the bathtub and leave. No need to wait on me."
"Yes!"
The palace maids waiting outside immediately took action quietly.
Several palace maids carried a tub filled with hot water and tiptoed into the bathroom, then quickly and orderly withdrew. They kept their heads down the entire time, not daring to glance.
Bingqiao's little thought was dashed in an instant, and she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but she had no choice but to follow the crowd and tiptoe back to the corridor in the distance to wait.
Silence returned to the hall.
Nangong Xuanyu lifted the quilt and got off the bed, casually draping his dark undershirt, revealing his muscular chest.
He walked to the bed, leaned over and picked up the sleeping Shen Zhinian, along with the quilt wrapped around her.
Shen Zhinian moaned unconsciously, her cheek pressed against his neck, but she did not wake up.
He carried her into the bathroom and carefully placed her in hot water of suitable temperature.
The warm water wrapped around his tired body. Shen Zhinian sighed comfortably, his long eyelashes trembling, but he was still too sleepy to open his eyes.
Nangong Xuanyu actually stepped into the bathtub, picked up the soft cotton towel beside her, and began to wash her very gently despite his clumsy movements.
The warm water brushed over her creamy skin. His eyes swept over her body, taking in the tiny red marks left by his own passion. His eyes darkened and his movements became more cautious.