Chapter Four, cherishing the fleeting beauty of youth.

He recalled the chaotic beginning of it all

This is what you brought upon yourself

Is this ... ... a seduction?

What are you doing

Her gaze flickered, as if she had made some significant decision

In the next moment, the two furry claws of the mahjong unexpectedly covered a pair of folded ears, revealing a comical expression of "I can't hear, I can't hear, I won't listen".

Dan Li felt a sharp pain in the corner of her eye, yet she did not feel afraid; instead, she stared at him intently without blinking.

The flickering candlelight reflected in the center of her pupils resembled two points of golden radiance, while the smile at the corners of her lips added a hint of blush to her snow-white face. What was originally a delicate beauty, under the light, unexpectedly stirred one's heart.

The burning desire rose from below the abdomen, accompanied by an incredible anger. Qin Yu felt that everything before him was utterly absurd and bizarre to the extreme

Dan Li felt a darkness descend before her eyes—not from the gauze curtain, but from the person pressing her beneath him, looking down at her from a position of superiority

She merely smiled without responding, straightforwardly burying her entire face in his chest

Well done

The legendary Emperor Zhao Yuan of the Qin dynasty, Qin Yu, can only be described with the words cruel and tyrannical. His notorious reputation is so formidable that it could silence a child's night cries

Dan Li let out a comfortable sigh—some dragon energy had indeed seeped into his body, resulting in a slight improvement. However, if he truly wanted to use its power to repair his own essence and blood meridians, he could only...

In the next moment, he felt a cool pair of lips gently pecking at his chest, inexperienced, clumsy, and haphazardly disorganized

His gaze shifted slightly, and the arrow shot out directly in the direction of the tilt!

The voice is not loud, yet it reveals a sense of oppression as if a mountain storm is about to arrive

Mahjong

Her features may not be stunning, yet they carry a hazy aura, a beguiling allure that lies between the innocence of a youthful girl and the sophistication of a mature woman

It seems to be a secluded chamber on the right side

Qin Yu's deep gaze flickered, and he couldn't help but sneer: "Is this the upbringing of the palace in the Tang Kingdom? It truly opens one's eyes."

She immediately changed her smile, turned her head, and faced the curled white shadow. Although she was still smiling, there was a chilling undertone of gritted teeth as she said, "Mahjong, come here!"

Dan Li silently grinned, disregarding everything as he attempted to rise. However, due to the exhaustion of his vital energy, he found himself utterly powerless. Suddenly, he stumbled and was about to fall to the ground

He cast a cold glance and remained silent. Dan Li suddenly realized and was about to explain, "The mahjong is my cat," when he pointed to the broken wooden fragments on the windowsill—there lay a white figure comfortably resting.

In the next moment, a strong arm, as if forged from iron, pulled her in, and she leaned steadily into the embrace.

She appeared to be no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, her clothing was of good quality but somewhat worn, carelessly gathered at her waist, with countless wrinkles. Yet she seemed completely unaware of her disheveled appearance, still smiling and looking at him.

Dan Li unabashedly scrutinized him, yet internally assessed him in this manner

Dan Li's gaze flickered, her smile at that moment resembling a startled swan, breathtakingly beautiful—yet in the cold, calm eyes of Su Yu, it seemed as if a small stone had been cast, stirring up faint ripples.

A terrifying presence akin to fire, seemingly capable of burning the very foundation of the practitioner to ashes, yet warmth permeates through every limb and bone, revitalizing her nearly exhausted meridians, restoring a measure of vitality through this warmth.

She is merely a daughter of a fallen kingdom ... ! ... Let it be a small trinket to soothe the loneliness of her journey !

However, when one gazes into those eyes, it is impossible not to feel a shiver run down one's spine

He was unwilling to think any further, and with a casual gesture, the somewhat worn tent slid down from the golden hook, obscuring the two people on the bed

In the moment the arrow was released, the corner of my eye seemed to catch a glimpse of a blue light shooting up into the sky

The gauze curtain scattered down, instantly enveloping the two individuals, only allowing the faint candlelight to filter through

He can actually understand it

Unexpectedly, she completely disregarded any notion of gender boundaries and instead fell into his embrace.

Dan Li held him tightly without a care, slightly raising her head, her brows and eyes sparkling. In her fleeting glances, she inexplicably made him feel parched and restless.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, flicked his finger, and the candlelight not far away was stirred by the breeze, instantly becoming much brighter

In the dimly lit candlelight, there sat before her a woman dressed in a light purple palace gown.

She extended her snowy arms and embraced his waist

Tonight marks the time of the fall of the Tang Dynasty, with cries echoing throughout the palace. It is unknown how many consorts and palace maids are heartbroken, yet she seems utterly unaffected

Feeling the gentle caress of delicate fingers along his waist, Su Yu narrowed his eyes, and an invisible storm stirred at the corners of his gaze

Even if she were to be completely out of tune, she would not dare to speak such words aloud; instead, she merely gazed at him, her smile deepening slightly

She seemed to recall something, and as if sensing the chill of the night, she shivered slightly, but then stood firm.

He gritted his teeth and let out a cold laugh, lifting the entangled beauty at his waist and heading towards the bed not far away

The damp sensation on his chest awakened him from the chaotic memories, and the surge of desire immediately cloaked his mind in an overwhelming cold fury

Riding freely and boldly, he found the palace of the Tang kingdom utterly defenseless under the iron hooves. In a moment of inspiration, he shot an arrow towards the plaque of "Taihua Hall"

It is an endless, profound darkness, chilling to the bone, as if everything in the world cannot penetrate his heart in the slightest

Without a trace of pity, he threw her into the bedding, and then immediately covered her with his body, his tall figure bearing down with cold fury

He finally spoke, his voice deep and dangerous, with a slight raspiness.

Did you think you could escape the fate of retribution in the autumn? Return what you have taken from me! Step back what you have trampled on!

She saw him staring coldly, without any movement, yet she was not angry. Instead, she simply knelt down on the spot and asked, "Have you seen my family's mahjong?"

Emperor Zhao Yuan furrowed his brow slightly, feeling that her voice was light and carefree, which seemed somewhat heartless at this moment of the night

It is indeed quite good-looking, but unfortunately, the appearance is a bit too fierce

He wore a set of dark garments, simple yet fitting, standing tall like a silhouette. The high crown and luxurious attire typical of emperors, with wide sleeves and grandeur, seemed to have no connection to him

In the dim light, his dark eyes flashed with a sharp glimmer, resembling mockery, resembling anger, "This kind of seduction, do you know... who I am?"

The masculine vigor of the man enveloped his waist, while the intangible innate dragon energy surrounded him like a warm fire

Emperor Zhao Yuan of the Qin Dynasty, now thirty-four years old, bears the marks of years spent in the tumult of war and the weight of imperial authority, which further accentuates the cold charm of his mature masculinity

The white cat heard the call, its plump body curling up even tighter, almost shrinking into a ball, wishing it could disappear before the two people.

The arrow flew like a meteor, never to return. He followed the direction in search, yet walked into this palace...

It is all that arrow that has caused the trouble

Dan Li was also scrutinizing him under the illumination of the lights

A sudden jolt ran through Qin Yu's heart, and he himself did not know why he deeply gazed at her. He only felt that the woman before him, beyond her peculiarity, seemed to possess some invisible force that captivated his attention.

Between the two individuals, there was suddenly no gap whatsoever