As the night deepened, the candlelight flickered, adding a touch of ambiguity to this corner of the palace.
"Ha ha... You're quite clever."
Rong Yuan's eyes seemed even deeper in the candlelight, and he smiled lightly, his laughter containing both mischief and a touch of seriousness.
Immediately, he gently pulled her in, and Yu Yaoyao fell into his embrace.
He leaned over and whispered into her ear, his voice carrying an irresistible command and allure: "Since that's the case, let the emperor see for himself what sets you apart."
Before the words had finished, he stood up and, without a moment's hesitation, threw her into the hot spring pool.
She fell into the hot spring pool completely, creating a splash of water.
She flailed around in the water a few times before finally steadying herself. Her damp hair clung to her cheeks, adding a few more seductive touches.
She looked up at Emperor Jing with a hint of annoyance, her eyes sparkling playfully as she teased, "Your Majesty, you are so playful with your servant."
As she spoke, she slowly extended her body in the water, her arms tracing a path like white lotus roots, creating ripples.
Her heart was a mix of complex emotions and a bit of excitement.
She is the widow of the late emperor, and the late emperor's remains are still warm, or even not yet buried. Yet, she is engaging in intimate relations with the new emperor in the hot spring pool.
If the late emperor knew about this, he might get so angry that he would even lift the lid of his coffin.
These thoughts crossed her mind for a brief moment but were quickly pushed aside by Yu Yaoyao.
Emperor Jing stood by the pool's edge, his gaze roaming freely over her body, his eyes burning with intensity. His throat convulsed as he watched her figure in the water, which was partially hidden and partially visible.
He took off his clothes and stepped into the pool, walking towards her one step at a time. With each step, the water gently rippled.
Yu Yaoyao's heart rate skyrocketed, and she instinctively retreated slightly, leaning against the pool wall with her arms crossed over her chest.
Emperor Jing walked up to her, placing his hands on the pool walls on either side of her, trapping her between his embrace and the wall.
He slightly lowered his head, and his nose almost touched hers. The warm breath spread across her face.
Her cheeks flushed with color, and her eyes averted slightly. However, thinking that they had already reached this point, being overly shy and timid was not advisable. Therefore, she boldly met Emperor Jing's gaze.
She lowered her arms from her chest and instead casually looped them around his neck. Every frown and smile was alluring, exuding a captivating charm.
"Your Majesty, we are in the mourning period for the previous emperor. It would not be appropriate for us to engage in such activities."
She glanced at him with her eyes twinkling, her lips slightly parted, and suddenly spoke up.
Now saying something like this might be considered a dampener, but it's still necessary to say what needs to be said.
If Emperor Jing misunderstood that she did not respect the late emperor, that would not be good.
Emperor Jing is known for his promiscuous nature. With such a vibrant beauty in front of him, he would hardly care about the mourning period.
Moreover, he has been fasting for several days already, and he has long been unable to contain himself.
"Don't bring up the mourning period anymore. At this moment, I only desire you."
Emperor Jing's voice was deep and firm, filled with unquestionable domineering tone.
Yu Yaoyao smiled with a curl of her lips, not caring about Emperor Jing's son, let alone herself.
She wasn't worried about this matter spreading, knowing that this man would take care of it.
Her role is simply to remind him.
"Your Majesty..."
The beautiful woman uttered a soft call, her eyes misty and filled with moisture.
Emperor Jing glanced at her, her beautiful eyes blurred, her cheeks rosy, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and the water mist in her eyes making her eyes sparkle.
Unknowingly, he leaned in and kissed her, in exchange for her response.
He wasn't sure why he suddenly wanted to kiss her today, and over the past twenty-five years, whenever a concubine came to his bed, he never kissed them.
Although her makeup was exquisite and her face was smeared with powder, it looked pleasing to the eye, but he felt it was dirty.
He wouldn't think about the exception tonight, feeling that the woman in front of him was very pure.
Suddenly, he forcefully pulled her off the jade slab and into the water.
The two bodies were tightly entwined in the water, his hands moving over her back, feeling her exquisite curves.
Yu Yaoyao tried to control herself, trying not to be choked by the water.
She hadn't expected him to play…
One can only say that he truly lives up to his reputation as the promiscuous emperor.
Emperor Jing's desire grew stronger, and he held her in the water, spinning around, sending splashes flying everywhere.
He moved his lips to her ear and whispered, "You're a temptress."
As a ruler, he made decisive decisions and showed bravery and courage. As a man, all he desired was no more than that.
Never has any woman been able to make him this satisfied, as if he couldn't get enough.
The woman in front of him was completely different from other well-brought-up ladies, without a hint of wooden obedience. Instead, she was bold and unrestrained.
In his heart, Emperor Jing was very pleased with her.
That night, the ambiguous atmosphere filled the hot spring, and the two enjoyed the sweet and forbidden moment to their fullest.
Outside, the head eunuch Lu Xi looked up at the sky after hearing the commotion inside.
He has served by the emperor's side since he was young, and he knows the emperor's temperament all too well.
He is not at all surprised about the emperor's favoring of women during the mourning period.
He flicked his dustpan and brush in his hand, giving a piercing look at the surrounding maids and eunuchs, and roaring loudly: "Keep your mouths shut. What should be said, what shouldn't be said, you should all be clear. If our Lord hears anything that shouldn't be heard, watch your heads."
Upon hearing Lu Xi's warning, the maids and slaves trembled and all bowed their heads in unison, responding in a chorus: "Yes, Master Eunuch."
Lu Xi nodded in satisfaction and stood guard outside, serving as a barrier, separating the intimacy inside from the prying eyes outside.
The excitement between Emperor Jing and Yu Yaoyao in the hot spring pool was still intensifying.
Emperor Jing's hand followed her waistline downwards slowly, and she bit her lip softly, her eyes brimming with affection.
"Your Majesty, with such love and affection, a slave like me is afraid I cannot bear it."
Her expression was coquettish, and her voice was as melodious as a yellow warbler singing from a valley.
Emperor Jing laughed heartily, his expression extremely pleased, with his laughter echoing in the empty hot spring pool: "I will show favor to whomever I want. You just need to enjoy my favor to the fullest, there is no need to worry about anything else."
After that, his kiss landed on her face, and the intense sound started again.
Outside, Lu Xi looked up at the sky again. Although the emperor was known for his promiscuity, he had never been unrestrained.
Just tonight, it seems that is not the case.
"Tsk tsk, it seems that the Niuxiang Concubine has served two emperors in a row. She really has some skills. In the future, she may achieve great things."
Lu Xi nodded and shook his head as he spoke, his mouth making a sound of tsk tsk continuously.
It's unclear how long it lasted.
Inside the hot spring pool, Yu Yaoyao had already fallen asleep.
The body is too weak; it's been malnourished for years and lacks exercise. It's a wonder if it's in good shape at all.
Emperor Jing saw her fall asleep, and his eyes showed a hint of compassion. He decided to let her off the hook.
He held her in the hot spring pool, washed himself, then carried her to the inner chamber, placed her on the bed, climbed up and went to sleep beside her.
Yu Yaoyao woke up after a while, her head still a bit dizzy, but she knew where she was.
She moved a bit and tried to get up, planning to walk over the person sleeping outside the bed.
It should be a concubine sleeping outside the bed, so that she can attend to the emperor's needs at any time during the night.
No concubine would sleep inside, especially someone of her rank as a slave.
And it's even more unforgivable.
She moved, and the man beside her woke up, opening his eyes to look at her, "What are you doing?"
"This is the emperor's bed. As a slave with low status, I have no right to sleep on it."
Yu Yaoyao spoke softly.
Though she didn't feel that way herself, the fact was indeed so.
Emperor Jing rubbed her head gently, "It's okay. I allow you to sleep here."
Hearing this, she didn't say anything but obediently lay back down, close her eyes and fell asleep in a few breaths.
Emperor Jing heard her long, deep breaths, smiled softly, and soon fell asleep as well.
