Chapter 6, Provocative Peeping
Your Majesty is speaking nonsense; Yan'er is actually four years older than King Lu
Despite repeatedly telling himself to be pragmatic in urgent matters, and despite comforting himself with the notion that an eight-year-old boy and a twelve-year-old girl could not engage in any serious wrongdoing, he still felt a wave of guilt. Even so, he remained unwilling to leave those two fragrant patches.
This is all due to the thoughts of cherishing beauty and subtly opposing his father, the Emperor. The Emperor has already indulged in mature grass twice and is still intent on ruining tender grass. It would be better for him to take the initiative; otherwise, not only will it lead to disaster in the future, but Empress Wu, in a fit of anger, may also resort to poison.
Thus, he cautiously pushed open the cabinet door and then inched out. The reason he inched rather than jumped was that his feet were already sore and numb, as if thousands of needles were pricking them. If it had been another child of the same age, they would have likely cried out long ago. Of course, the Helan Yan inside was also remarkable, managing to remain silent at this point.
He secretly cursed under his breath as he quietly looked outside, seeing Li Zhi contentedly getting dressed, while Lady Han was there fastening his belt. He couldn't help but feel a loud ringing in his head and hurriedly averted his gaze. He had always thought that Wu Zetian's assets were substantial, but he never expected that this concubine would surpass her—both in appearance and demeanor. With her curves, one could hardly tell she had given birth to two children, and she was three years older than his own mother!
Even now, he still finds it difficult to understand why the two chose this place for their affair. The reason he began waiting for Rongniang here is precisely because this is a room for servants, with only two benches and a small table, lacking even a bed. Yet, under such humble conditions, Li Zhi and the Korean lady were still able to indulge in their passions, which is truly remarkable
Xian'er
Li Xian was unsure whether He Lan Yan was aware of the affair between the Korean lady and Li Zhi, yet he instinctively avoided the question. When he saw the young girl nodding with a flushed face, he immediately felt a sense of relief in his heart
The person has left, and after waiting for a long time, no one has come in to clean up. Li Xian gradually concluded that no one would come in to tidy up. If even the well-informed agents of Empress Wu have not come to address this matter, why would anyone else intervene? As for covering it up—anyone daring to discuss such matters is undoubtedly on a path to ruin. Furthermore, this is Luoyang, not Chang'an; who knows when a large group might return together? Who would bother to investigate what kind of dealings occurred in such an inconspicuous room? Moreover, this is Luoyang, not Chang'an; who knows when a large group might return together? Who would bother to investigate what kind of dealings occurred in such an inconspicuous room?
In the face of this sudden attack, Helan Yan seemed to lose any ability to resist, standing there in a daze without moving. At the moment their lips touched, Li Xian, whose body was that of an eight-year-old but whose mind was much more mature, felt a simultaneous surge of guilt and exhilaration in his heart
In the pitch-black space, only a sliver of light from the door crack and the sounds from outside seep in, creating a rigid and eerie atmosphere. Li Xian glanced outside while stealing glances at He Lan Yan's expression. He knew that she must have been stunned by his recent actions; otherwise, she would surely be shouting by now. However, if she were to find out what the two adults outside were doing, it could lead to unforeseen trouble.
In the darkness, he sat there cuddling with Helan Yan, occasionally whispering in her ear to distract her and using his body to shield her view. However, the space in the cabinet was ultimately too small; after curling up together for so long, not only did his own limbs feel numb, but Helan Yan was also biting her lip, clearly on the verge of losing her composure.
Fortunately, if I hadn't put in all that effort in the past, today, if Helan Yan were uncooperative, I would probably be facing more than just a bit of misfortune. In front of Li Zhi, I have always been the intelligent and eager-to-learn Prince of Lu, while in front of Wu Zetian, I am the obedient and compliant son. If anyone were to discover this, it would surely lead to serious trouble, and making amends would be difficult. Another point of relief is that the only one who could cause trouble, Li Hong, has already been sent away. I have always been the intelligent and eager-to-learn Prince of Lu in front of Li Zhi, while in front of Wu Zetian, I am the obedient and compliant son. If anyone were to discover this, it would surely lead to serious trouble, and making amends would be difficult. Another point of relief is that the only one who could cause trouble, Li Hong, has already been sent away.
Having finally steadied himself, he reached in and helped Helan Yan out. She clearly was not as stable as he was; as soon as her feet touched the ground, she stumbled slightly, nearly falling. On her originally rosy lips, there was a deep blood mark. On her fair and tender cheeks, the traces of tears were clearly visible
Through the gap, he was astonished to see Li Zhi and the Korean lady nestled together, whispering sweet nothings to each other. They hardly resembled illicit lovers; they appeared to be a legitimate couple. It was hard for him to imagine that these two were engaging in an affair with so little caution, not even bothering to check if anyone was hiding in the room. Should this be considered audacious or arrogant
The two individuals having an affair outside should be about done, right? Why is it taking so long
"Meiniang is also four years older than I am, and you are seven years older than I am. What does it matter?"
He searched his entire body in a fluster but could not find a handkerchief. In the end, he hastily tore a piece of cloth from his close-fitting garment and clumsily wiped away her tear stains. Fortunately, He Lan Yan had not used much makeup on her face, so it was not too conspicuous.
He Lan Yan is twelve years old this year, yet she has already blossomed into a stunning beauty, undoubtedly inheriting the excellent lineage of the Wu family, showcasing the traits of a beautiful woman. He is aware of his cousin's future, so as long as Madam Han brings her and He Lan Min into the palace, he will certainly boast about various interesting anecdotes in front of He Lan Yan. After a few times, the young girl often comes to him with all sorts of random questions, to which he responds with a flurry of nonsense, resulting in her spending most of her time in the palace with him.
Li Xian turned his head and saw a beam of light shining through the gap, illuminating He Lan Yan's face, with a vivid shade of red clearly visible. Although he knew that the two people outside, lost in their emotions, were unlikely to notice the situation here, he dared not let this situation continue to develop. His gaze finally fell upon those two plump and luscious red lips, and a spark of inspiration and warmth flashed through his mind, prompting him to lower his head and kiss her without hesitation.
Sister Yan, thank you so much this time!
Soon, playful banter transformed into genuine flirtation, and it was at this moment that he witnessed the methods of Li Zhi and the library. Those hands seemed to be everywhere; wherever they made contact, the Korean lady would emit soul-stirring moans. Suddenly, he heard another sound that sent his spirit reeling.
He stole a glance at the gap with the corner of his eye and saw that the two people outside were already entangled in a frenzy, with clothes scattered all over the ground. Knowing that this was the moment when the vigilance of men and women was at its lowest, he leaned close to Helan Yan's ear and said softly, "Listen to me and don't make a sound, there are people outside. I sneaked out today, and if I get caught and taken back, my father and mother will definitely scold me. Yan Jie, you wouldn't want to see me get punished, would you"
Where did she go to have fun? Isn't she fond of Xian'er the most? It seems to me like they are a couple
Strictly speaking, this cannot be called a kiss, as he had no intention of extending his tongue at all. Seeing the increasingly hazy color in Helan Yan's eyes, he ultimately withdrew slightly.
Isn't Yan'er here?
After a brief moment of distraction, he quickly regained his composure and gently massaged Helan Yan's feet, while also keeping an eye on the situation outside. Fortunately, this was still an affair; a man and a woman tidied up swiftly. After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the two of them emerged looking respectable.