Chapter 52
The sudden voice from the bed, soft and alluring, made both Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu’s hearts tremble, halting their argument as they couldn’t help but glance toward the bed.
There, the young girl lying on the bed no longer looked serene and docile.
At some point, she had kicked off the quilt covering her body, revealing her slender and delicate figure.
Perhaps due to the heat from the alcohol, Xiao Minghuang unconsciously loosened the robes wrapped around her body.
In other words.
At this moment, Xiao Minghuang’s upper body was clad only in a thin, snow-white gauze garment, as delicate as a cicada’s wings. It contrasted with her flushed skin after drinking, enhancing her natural allure, making it impossible to look away.
Such a sight left Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu momentarily stunned.
They knew Xiao Minghuang was beautiful, but that was the Ninth Princess of Great Xia, Xiao Minghuang, in public.
The Xiao Minghuang who appeared before others was dignified, elegant, noble, and peerlessly beautiful, like the stars in the night sky—admirable yet unattainable.
But now, lying on the bed after drinking, the faint scent of orchids mingled with the rich aroma of fruit wine, creating an intoxicating fragrance that was hard to resist.
This fragrance was mesmerizing, emboldening one to defy all propriety and reach out with sinful hands toward this noble and ethereal woman, as if she were a celestial being banished to the mortal world.
Or rather, two pairs of hands.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu moved almost simultaneously, one from the left and the other from the right, their speed as swift as lightning. In the next instant, they were both on the bed.
Although their reaction speeds were comparable, Lin Wanqiu, having cultivated for many years and possessing rich combat experience, was not someone Ye Ruoshui could match.
Moreover, Ye Ruoshui’s combat skills had been taught by Lin Wanqiu in the first place, making her even less capable of competing with Lin Wanqiu for the best position.
Having secured the prime spot, Lin Wanqiu’s lips curved into a subtle smile as she said with a playful tone,
“Ruoshui, your combat skills were taught by me, so don’t try to show off here. Her Highness is thirsty. Go fetch some water.”
“You go. I’ll stay here and guard Her Highness!”
Ye Ruoshui, with her simple and stubborn nature, was filled with an unyielding determination.
“You’re Her Highness’s maid. Serving her is your duty. Why aren’t you going?”
Lin Wanqiu narrowed her beautiful eyes and spoke slowly.
Ye Ruoshui heard her words but did not continue to argue, nor did she leave. It was clear she had made up her mind to stay here and persist until a winner was decided.
Or until Xiao Minghuang woke up from her drunken state.
It was around this time.
Xiao Minghuang, lying on the bed, stirred once more.
“Mmm… I’m so thirsty…”
Her voice was coquettish, like a young girl pouting to her beloved.
Hearing this, Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu could no longer remain calm.
Lin Wanqiu was the first to compromise. She knew that if they continued to stalemate, neither of them would be able to spend the night with Xiao Minghuang, and they would miss this golden opportunity, which would be a great loss.
If they let a momentary clash of wills cause them to miss this chance, it would be too great a pity.
Thinking this.
Lin Wanqiu stepped off the bed, stood on the floor, and looked at Ye Ruoshui, whose defensive gaze was tinged with confusion.
“Ruoshui, how about we negotiate some terms?”
…
Half a quarter of an hour later.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu walked in together from outside.
In Ye Ruoshui’s hand was a pot of warm tea.
Lin Wanqiu walked to the bedside, removed her shoes and socks, then took off her outer robe, leaving only a thin undergarment. She then lifted the blanket.
She gently raised Xiao Minghuang’s soft body, letting her head rest on her thighs, and cradled her in her arms.
At this moment.
Ye Ruoshui approached with a cup of tea.
Her actions were quite similar to Lin Wanqiu’s: she removed her shoes and socks, took off her outer garments, and then sat down on the bedding, leaning close to Lin Wanqiu.
However, her cheeks were more flushed, her movements awkward, and her eyes brimming with shyness.
Seeing her expression, Lin Wanqiu slightly turned her body and whispered into Ye Ruoshui’s ear:
“Ruoshui, are you already feeling shy?”
Feeling the warm, moist breath entering her ear, Ye Ruoshui immediately stiffened, her face flushing with an unnatural redness, even more embarrassed than before.
“That’s not it!”
Ye Ruoshui puffed up her cheeks, speaking in a huff.
Lin Wanqiu chuckled softly. After mutual compromise and concessions, they had reached an agreement that both could accept.
Namely, in front of Xiao Minghuang, they would maintain a stable relationship and ensure equal benefits, sharing everything fairly.
Now, this was their first collaboration, and it would determine whether this agreement could be sustained.
If it succeeded, naturally, everyone would be happy.
If it failed, their relationship would inevitably return to a state of tension and hostility.
This was actually a result neither of them wanted to see.
If one day in the future, Xiao Minghuang discovered that the two most important people by her side were at odds and incompatible, how heartbroken and sad she would be!
On this point, Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu shared the same goal.
Seeing Ye Ruoshui’s adorable expression, Lin Wanqiu smiled lightly, raised her delicate eyebrows, and said:
“According to our agreement, Ruoshui, you go first!”
“Mmm…”
At this moment.
Xiao Minghuang once again twisted her soft body, even attempting to turn over, but Lin Wanqiu pressed down on her shoulder.
Lin Wanqiu looked at Ye Ruoshui, her voice slightly urgent.
“Ruoshui, hurry up! Don’t hesitate!”
Looking at Xiao Minghuang, whose skirt was half undone, her cheeks slightly flushed, and her lips pink and moist, Ye Ruoshui couldn’t help but swallow, licking her slightly dry soft lips, then taking a sip of tea. She leaned down, bringing her face close to Xiao Minghuang’s.
The closer she got to Xiao Minghuang’s cheek, the more her shyness multiplied. When she was only a finger’s breadth away, a fragrance blending orchids and fruit wine surged into her nostrils like a tidal wave, spreading throughout her brain, leaving her mind blank and frozen in place.
At that moment.
A gentle yet firm pressure suddenly pressed down on her head, almost forcing her down.
In the blink of an eye.
Their lips met.
Two soft, plump lips pressed together, bringing an unimaginable sweetness, like a small boat drifting on a stormy sea, with the storm continuously raising towering waves, one higher than the last.
Xiao Minghuang, feeling this long-lost sweetness, felt her appetite surge, unconsciously wanting to continue savoring the sweet, delicious spring.
She even stirred the oar, stirring up a storm, wanting to keep this spring entirely in her mouth.
But just as she began to exert force, the spring receded like the tide, completely leaving her.
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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