Suddenly, Chu Chuyan moved her tender body upwards, and faint snowflakes seemed to flutter around the two of them.
“What is this?” Zu An asked curiously.
Chu Chuyan’s cheeks were rosy and beautiful. Her voice was incredibly soft. “This blocks any sound from getting out…”
Zu An trembled. He never expected such a proactive move from her usually cold and easily-embarrassed self. He could no longer hold himself back and threw himself at her. “Don’t… don’t take off my clothes. There won’t be enough time if someone comes in…” Chu Chuyan said, biting her lip. She never imagined that she would one day utter such words.
When she thought about how much Zu An had done for her, she gradually calmed down.
Her warning made sense to Zu An. If someone caught them in the act, he would be the one losing out. He let it be, and the two of them made do.
They were newlyweds, yet they had been forced apart due to family circumstances, and were only reunited after such a long time apart. When sparks flew, there was no way for them to hold themselves back.
Chu Chuyan clenched her teeth and held it all in. Even though she had already done what she could to stop any sound from leaking out, she still didn’t dare make any noise. However, the longer things went on, the more quickly her body failed her…
…
Meanwhile, the imperial guards outside glanced at the carriage from time to time.
“Why does it seem like the carriage is shaking a little? Do you think…”
“Shut up! First Miss Chu is a goddess among goddesses. There’s no way it’s what you’re thinking!”
“You’re right, haha… But he is still her husband. My mind can’t help but wander when they’re both hiding inside.”
“There’s no need for you to worry. That Zu fellow doesn’t have many days left to live, anyway. Once First Miss Chu recovers her freedom, she’ll be fair game for all of us.”
“As for me, I don’t even have any excessive expectations. I’d be satisfied if I could just exchange a few more words with her.”
“Pah! Disgusting bootlicker. I’m honestly embarrassed to be in the same group as you.”
…
After what seemed like an eternity, this unattainable goddess was left lying in Zu An’s embrace, drained of all energy. Her rosy complexion and her blissful expression belied her earlier bliss.
“Ah Zu, I’ll have to go off on my own earlier. We’ll meet again at the capital.” Chu Chuyan’s fingers gently caressed her lover’s face, her eyes filled with reluctance.
Zu An knew that she was going to ask her grandfather for help. Even though he knew that there was little chance of success, he didn’t want to dampen her mood. He lowered his head and kissed her glistening red lips. “Let’s leave everything to fate. There’s no need to try to force an outcome. You have to trust me. I have my own way out.”
Chu Chuyan grunted in acknowledgement, then snuggled against him like a kitten. She wanted to stay like this, forever and ever…
Unfortunately, they still had to separate in the end. After a short rest to recover her strength, she left.
…
Zu An was bored to death after she left. Fortunately, they reached the capital in three days.
Zu An was quite shaken when he saw the magnificent city gates. He could vaguely sense a strange pressure surrounding him after entering the city.
As if sensing his confusion, Zhuxie Chixin said, “There is a large formation protecting the capital. It intimidates petty scoundrels and restricts all flight. Those who wantonly cause trouble in the capital will suffer a vicious rebound from the formation. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Zu An smiled. “I don’t have many days left to live in the capital anyway. These restrictions don’t matter much to me.”
Zhuxie Chixin was taken aback. “You’re surprisingly open-minded. It is already dark, so we’ll spend the night in the city. We’ll leave for the palace tomorrow morning.”
Zu An frowned. What kind of joke is this? This is the technique for granting eternal life that the emperor needs! Forget about it being dark—even if the emperor was plowing away at a concubine, he should immediately summon me once he learned that I arrived, right?
Why are they keeping me out in the city for a night? They’re taking risks for no reason.
Something’s not right!