Shu Yang smiled at me, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to…” I replied, “I’m telling you, Shu Yang, stop being so polite to me, I don’t like it!” He nodded and suggested, “How about I arrange a place for you to stay and lay low?” I responded, “Don’t call me Miss Ling, call me Xiao Han! And, I’d prefer to stay at your home.”
My honesty pleased Shu Yang. “Okay, Xiao Han, if you like it, I’m just afraid you might not want to…” I hooked his arm, “No way, I’ll definitely like your home! Let’s go!” A sudden intimidating gaze from the bodyguard made me shiver.
Seeing my unease, Shu Yang turned to the bodyguard: “Lan, don’t look at Xiao Han like that, she’s not dangerous.” The bodyguard nodded. Shu Yang is so gentle and considerate… I like him! Shu Yang helped me into the carriage, with Lan riding a horse outside.
In the luxurious carriage, only Shu Yang and I were present. For some reason, I suddenly enjoyed the ride, especially with Shu Yang.
His unique scent wafted into my nose, his balanced breathing surrounded my ears. I liked everything about Shu Yang. I couldn’t help but ask curiously: “Xiao Yang, do you often make medicine?”
Shu Yang nodded, “Yes, how did you know?” “I smell a nice herbal fragrance on you.” I greedily sniffed a few times. Shu Yang smiled and asked, “Do you like it?” I nodded, “I really like it!” Shu Yang’s voice was soft, “As long as you like it, Xiao Han.”
It seemed Shu Yang’s home was far. We had been riding for some time and still hadn’t arrived. I was getting a bit sleepy and yawned, “Xiao Yang, I’m a bit tired…” Shu Yang pulled me into his embrace, “Okay, go to sleep, we’re still a way from home.” “Okay…” I lazily responded, closed my eyes, and quickly fell asleep…
Shu Yang looked at the sleeping girl in his arms, a gentle smile curving his lips, smiling tenderly, so infatuated. It turns out there are indeed women in this world who are so innocent, cute, direct, and pure…
Good luck in the Year of the Ox~ Wahahahaha~~”)
[Volume One – Encounter: Chapter Nineteen – Heaven on Earth.]
Still sleeping, I felt I had been asleep for a long time but was reluctant to open my eyes. The comforting herbal scent remained. After some time, Shu Yang gently shook me, “Xiao Han, we’re here.” I lazily opened my eyes and gasped upon getting off the carriage: “Xiao Yang, your home is in the palace! Are you a prince?” Lan gave me a ‘you’re an idiot’ look and remained silent.
Shu Yang laughed awkwardly, “Hehe… it’s not like that…” Just then, another eunuch walked over. I couldn’t understand why there were so many half-male, half-female types in the palace. “Your Majesty, you’ve returned from your tour?” I almost fell over hearing this – the emperor? Another emperor? How frustrating!
Shu Yang nodded, looking at me with concern, “Xiao Han, what’s wrong?” I quickly shook my head, “Nothing… nothing!” Afterward, I was arranged to stay in Shu Yang’s palace, enjoying the treatment of an honored guest. Although this drew countless jealous looks from women, I was happy. Ever since I arrived here, I was either a bodyguard or a maid, always a servant.
But now it was different. Among all the palaces, I liked the Chu Yue palace the most because Shu Yang, who doted on and cherished me, was here…
I opened my mouth wide, swallowing the grapes Shu Yang personally peeled for me, comfortably sitting on a soft-cushioned chair while he attended to me. Being served by a beautiful man was truly heaven on earth! “Xiao Han, don’t move,” Shu Yang thoughtfully wiped the sauce from the corner of my mouth with a handkerchief. I smiled, “You’re the best to me! (^__^) Hehe…”
Shu Yang stroked my head, saying, “If I’m not good to you, who would I be good to?” My heart was floating. A man like this can’t be found anywhere else in the world! No matter what I asked, he would always respond: “Okay!” Such a man, I like!
“Xiao Yang, I want to eat dishes you made yourself!”
“Okay.”
“Xiao Yang, I want to play in the royal garden.”
“Okay.”
“Xiao Yang, teach me to ride a horse.”
“Okay.”
Shu Yang’s doting on me was known in the palace, with rumors flying everywhere. The concubines in the harem were so angry they gritted their teeth, but what could they do? Shu Yang always kept me by his side. If being favored is a mistake, then I would rather make mistake upon mistake!
I lived in this paradise for several days. One romantic evening, Shu Yang and I sat under a tree, admiring the starry sky. I sighed, “The stars here are so bright and numerous!”
In my hometown, such a scene simply doesn’t exist… “Is that so?” After a long pause, Shu Yang changed the subject, “Xiao Han, do you like me?” I turned back and met Shu Yang’s deep, affectionate eyes, momentarily speechless.
I liked Shang, Yu Mo, and at the same time loved Shu Yang. But who could be so fickle? I couldn’t even figure out who I truly loved, so how could I answer Shu Yang’s question? Nodding would be deception, and saying no would hurt his heart, because I still liked him…
“I like you,” I paused, then continued, “But I also like many others. I don’t know if this counts as betrayal.” I lowered my head, like a child who had made a mistake. Shu Yang smiled, drawing me into her embrace. “It’s okay, as long as I have a place in your heart. I will wait until you choose the person you truly love. Whoever you choose, I will respect your decision.”
I nodded, “Thank you.” I nestled in Shu Yang’s warm embrace, her unique scent wafting into my nose. Shu Yang’s gentle voice whispered in my ear: “Love asks for no gratitude…” At that moment, I wondered, might Shu Yang be one of my four beloved husbands in this lifetime? If so, how wonderful – and if Shang and Yu Mo were too, I would want for nothing.
In the morning, I ran to my neighbor Shu Yang’s room, jumped onto her bed, and burrowed into her blankets. The bedding was filled with Shu Yang’s scent. I poked my head out and whispered to her, “Xiao Yang, wake up, I have something to tell you!” However, Shu Yang was sleeping deeply and didn’t hear my voice. So, I decided to use a special method!
I kissed Shu Yang’s cheek and, unable to resist, licked the saliva I left behind.
At that moment, Shu Yang slowly opened her eyes, touching my cheek, “Xiao Han, why are you here so early? What’s up?” My heart moved, and I said with a smile, “I want to ask you for a favor!” Shu Yang nodded, everything going as smoothly as I hoped. I continued, “I want you to temporarily set aside your duties and help me escape capture in the martial world!”
“Okay.” My eyes widened in an instant – I didn’t expect it to be this easy! “Could you say that again?”
“Okay.” Oh my God, Shu Yang is so easy to get along with! But I couldn’t let her sacrifice her future for my selfish desires. “What about your duties?” Shu Yang smiled reassuringly at me, “No worries, others will handle them.” “Wow, Xiao Yang, you’re so good!” Seizing the opportunity, I kissed her again, haha, it’s my luck to kiss someone so beautiful!
We hurriedly packed our bags when Lan grabbed us by the foot, “Your Majesty, where are you going with this wild girl?” I was angry, “Don’t call me a wild girl!” He glared at me, “Shut up!” I immediately fell silent.
Shu Yang then said, “Lan, I’m going to Jianghu with Xiao Han. Please have the empress dowager and court ministers handle state affairs for now.” Lan became stern: “Abandoning state affairs for a woman?!”
I felt selfish, not wanting to drag Shu Yang down. “Little Yang, you should stay. I can go alone.” But Shu Yang held my hand, “Xiao Han, let’s go. Lan, I’m sorry, but I can’t do otherwise. I care more about Xiao Han.” Lan stood frozen, and when I met his cold eyes, I felt blamed for my selfishness.
