Chapter 82

Chapter 82: Long Yuli's Ultimate Reward (2)

The ground floor windows were all open, revealing Huairui and several young men fighting. The opponents wielded long swords, while she used a thin, flexible sword. Her martial skills appeared inferior, but her lightness skill was exquisite, effortlessly handling several opponents.

Long Yuli summoned someone, who immediately reported: "Your Highness, Miss Hua came to the Bamboo Tower and admired a painting. She reached out to touch it but accidentally tore it down after being bumped. The other party is the son of the Ministry of War's Li family. It wasn't intentional, but Miss Hua wouldn't let it go even after Mr. Li agreed to compensate. She drew her sword and began to fight. Since she came with you, Your Highness, we didn't dare to intervene."

"Show no mercy, take her down," Long Yuli ordered.

"Yes!"

The man left to execute the order. Several others used lightness skills to fly over from the nearby building, joining the fight. In less than three moves, they subdued Huairui, putting an end to the conflict.

Bound and brought before Long Yuli, Huairui immediately complained tearfully, "Yuli Brother, look how they dared to treat me!"

Long Yuli's attention, however, was on the young men behind her. Li Gongzi had an ordinary appearance but an appealing temperament. Hearing Huairui's address for Long Yuli, Li Gongzi realized he might be in trouble and knelt on one knee: "Li Chen pays respects to Your Highness! I recklessly damaged your painting and the Bamboo Residence. I'm willing to pay in full for my indiscretions and ask for your punishment."

"Yueli brother, kill him for me!" Hua Rui'er exclaimed, agitated. "He not only tore the painting but dared to hit me. He deserves to die!"

Long Yueli flicked his sleeve, and Hua Rui'er was suddenly silenced, unable to utter a word, her eyes blazing with fury.

Long Yueli looked down at Li Chen on the ground, "Minister Li need not worry. It's just a few paintings. I am aware that she was the one at fault. Let's consider this incident never happened."

Li Chen looked at Long Yueli gratefully, bowing his head, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Long Yueli gestured dismissively, "Everyone, disperse."

As the crowd dispersed, Long Yueli glanced at Hua Rui'er, then silently embraced Leng Jiu and walked away.

The commotion settled and music resumed. As Leng Jiu turned, she felt a familiar, icy gaze on her back. She resisted looking back, knowing it would provoke confrontation.

Thinking of the person behind the gaze, Leng Jiu frowned, annoyed by her recent misfortunes. She felt as if she were constantly caught in compromising situations.

Feeling the gaze, Long Yueli bit Leng Jiu's ear teasingly, "Jiu'er, why do you always attract so much attention?"

Leng Jiu rolled her eyes, "Aren't you the most flamboyant one I've attracted?"

Long Yueli chuckled coldly, "It's not enough having Gong Yumi, now there's Hua Jinzhi too. I heard you drank his love potion. I'm tempted to confine you to prevent your indecisiveness."

Leng Jiu wrapped her arms around his, "Enough with this nonsense. I've made my stance clear. If you haven't decided, don't bother me."

Long Yueli sighed resignedly, then swept her up in his arms, "You heartless little enchantress!"

Long Yueli seemed distracted that afternoon, so Leng Jiu found a place to nap. Waking at dusk, she realized she couldn't stay longer, having missed a night at the palace already.

Dressing and searching the room, she found Long Yueli at the balcony, hidden in shadows, his expression unreadable.

"It's late; I should return to the palace."

Receiving no response and hearing steady breathing, Leng Jiu thought he was asleep. As she turned to leave, she was suddenly embraced from behind, his head resting on her shoulder, "You promised to stay tonight."

Leng Jiu softened slightly, "I've already missed a night; I must return today."

"Don't think I don't know about your maid who can impersonate you. Even if you don't return, no one would know you're here. You're making excuses."

Leng Jiu, exasperated, said, "That still doesn't mean I can stay here indefinitely!"

Long Yueli suddenly turned her around and kissed her passionately, drowning her protests in a whirlwind of desire.

Breathless from his intense kisses, Leng Jiu felt her strength and reasoning ebbing away as Long Yueli carried her effortlessly to a luxurious silk bed, the vibrant red of which resembled a bridal bed.

Gaining a moment to breathe as he momentarily released her, Leng Jiu still harbored resistance. Long Yueli held her hands firmly, looking down earnestly, "Jiu'er, I know what I am doing. This isn’t just a release of frustration. It’s because I want you, truly desire you. I know I can't ask for anything else. All I want is to possess you, is that okay?"

Leng Jiu realized how heart-stirring his serious expression could be.

Seeing her silence, Long Yueli grew anxious, leaning in to press his forehead against hers, "Jiu'er, please say yes to me."

Time passed quietly, and for the first time, Long Yueli didn't force Leng Jiu. He was willing to wait for her single word of agreement.

Finally, Leng Jiu turned over, pinning him beneath her, extinguishing the hope in his eyes, leaving only a cold resignation.

Leng Jiu raised her hand to his lips, slowly leaning in. Her fingers traced his face as she smiled seductively. Lowering her head, her breath warm against his skin, she whispered provocatively, "Long Yueli, do you know I've longed to subdue you? Now that you're begging me, I won't hold back!"

A flicker of life reignited in Long Yueli's eyes. Leng Jiu gave him no chance to breathe, taking the initiative to kiss him passionately.

"Jiu'er, Jiu'er!" In the art of seduction, Leng Jiu surpassed Long Yueli, who, despite his flair, lacked genuine experience.

The room was filled with the dance of red gauze, a whirlwind of spring romance.

"Ah!" Just as Leng Jiu was enveloped in passion, a sudden sharp pain caused her to furrow her brows in discomfort.