Chapter 80: Unable to Restrain Oneself; Itâs All Skin-to-Skin! Give Me Your Best Effort!!
Outside the door, the idle curiosity of a spectator gradually faded.
A wave of total panic swept over Lian Qingâs heart.
Inside the room, this wasâŚ
The other party wasâŚ
This wasn’t a bedroom; this was a study. There was no bedding in there, and they could stillâŚ
It was a bit too much for broad daylightâŚ
The afternoon sun shone brightly, its hot rays hitting the side of Lian Qingâs face. Lian Qingâs throat bobbed. His thoughts couldn’t stop churningâforbidden and alluring.
It was as if that secret speculation he had held all along was about to be caught off guard and confirmed.
Cold sweat broke out in layers on his forehead.
His feet felt like they were stepping on cotton, unable to stand firmly.
Lian Qing didn’t dare move a step outside the door, nor did he dare make a sound. He was even afraid that some dim-witted soldier might suddenly see him and announce his presence to those inside.
If he accidentally caught the two of them in the act or ruined their fun, would he be silenced?
But if he didn’t react at all, said nothing, and didn’t offer advice⌠would he be beaten in his dreams by the Old Duke?
The more Lian Qing thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed.
His suspicion made him wish he had X-ray vision.
The soft sound of the Emperor catching his breath came from inside again. The monarch’s voice was naturally ethereal and misty, making Lian Qing suddenly think of falling flowers.
âHiss⌠be gentler. You have calluses on your hands.â
âSlower.â
Lian Qingâs heart was about to explode!
No matter how many suggestive little tunes he had sung, Lian Qing was still a virginâthe cleanest bachelor in the Longwu Army camp.
Under the guidance of his thoughts, how could he endure this?
He was suddenly struck by the truth. Connecting all the previous cluesâthe sour grapes, or that rare smile General Xie had when he received the letterâall the abnormalities finally found a reason.
General Xie was simply emboldened to the heavens!!!
However, out of respect for the monarch and his superior, he couldn’t think of terms like “male favorite” or “flattering sycophant.”
On the other hand, Lian Qing remembered bits and pieces of rumors he had heard about General Xie and His Majesty having some history during their childhood.
He was protective of his master, so that feelingâwhich would absolutely never be accepted by the worldâwas easily beautified by Lian Qing.
Blue is your collar, deeply moves my heart.
If they were childhood sweethearts, what was wrong with that?
Besides, His Majesty was beautiful, and General Xie was heroic and tall. Both were in their prime and easy on the eyes. This could work!
His level of acceptance was very high. Suppressing that sense of the forbidden, Lian Qing nodded heavily.
Outside, the great falcon was perched lazily under the eaves, squinting at Lian Qing. Its hooked beak curved as the tea-colored bird tilted its head dismissively, not even deigning to look down.
Shhh, shhh, shhh.
In the courtyard, the leaves of the parasol tree rustled as a slightly intoxicating warm breeze blew in the afternoon.
That breeze swept through the entire courtyard, like a gentle hand, gracefully pushing open half of the study door.
This allowed Lian Qingâwho could only hear the sounds inside a moment agoâto now see a partial silhouette of the people within.
He felt figures moving within his field of vision, right by the desk.
Lian Qing hurried to lower his head!
He hated that he had eyes.
But he only restrained himself for two or three breaths.
The more he could vaguely perceive the swaying figures in the room and hear the soft creak of the bamboo chairâŚ
The more Lian Qingâs heart felt like it was being scratched by a catâs claws.
Even if it meant risking execution, he had to take a peek. He would just⌠just look from afar and see how things were inside.
Just one look!
Once the internal struggle in Lian Qingâs heart concluded, he slowly lifted his eyelids and cast his gaze into the room.
People like them, who usually used bows and arrows, had excellent vision.
With just a slight glance, Lian Qing saw that inside the study, the Emperor was not wearing his dragon robes. Instead, he wore a loose, snow-white thin garment as he sat in the studyâs armchair.
The Emperorâs slender arms were draped over the armrests of the chair.
His waist swayed as the Emperor moved somewhat restlessly.
And General Xie⌠he seemed to be kneeling on one knee, his head lowered right in front of the Emperor. Could it be he was⌠wasâŚ
Lian Qing couldn’t bear the images in his head.
Hot blood rushed to his face, and a wicked fire surged toward his lower abdomen.
Lian Qing blinked dozens of times. The sky had fallen.
Childhood sweetheartsâŚ
But childhood sweethearts aren’t supposed to play this wildly!!!
âHissââ
[System Mission: Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (100/???)]
Inside the study, the Emperor sucked in another breath of cold air.
His gaze lowered, his long lashes like feather fans.
In Ying Xiâs field of vision was his own brilliantly white right leg. The calf of that slender right leg was being supported by Xie Qianliâs rough and broad palm, being rubbed back and forth by the otherâs large hands.
The medicinal oil smelled bitter.
During the application, the friction caused the skin to become very hot.
Ying Xiâs right leg had been hit by a locust stone, which had left a bruise the size of a bowl on his calf muscle.
He had also taken a tumble while escaping, scraping his left knee, which also had a large bruise. Fortunately, the military doctor said he hadn’t injured his bones or tendons.
The Emperor would still have to lead the army in person in the future, so the military doctor prescribed two formulas to quickly treat the external injuries.
The first was a medicinal bath. The reason Ying Xi was currently wearing a thin garment was that he had just finished soaking. The herbs used in the tub were all for relaxing the muscles, invigorating blood circulation, and nourishing the meridians.
The second was the application of saffron medicinal oil.
However, just applying the oil wasn’t enough; to disperse the bruising as quickly as possible, the application had to be paired with massage. Normally, the medical officer could have done this.
But the Dating System wouldn’t allow it!
It had finally caught an excuse, and the system was waiting right here. The Emperor had given his promise and couldn’t go back on his word.
The mission was assigned just like that.
He couldn’t even use the medical officer; he had to brace himself and designate Xie Qianli to rub the medicine on him.
[System Mission: Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (200/???)]
Ying Xi frowned, wondering about the meaning of the strange symbols before him. It looked like three fishhooks with three dots underneath. What was this?
Ying Xi was very clever.
When he saw that the numbers had been ticking for so long and the mission still hadn’t ended, he began to make a bold guessâthis symbol should refer to an uncertain value.
In other words, Ying Xi thought, whether the mission was complete depended on the system’s mood.
To put it another wayâhe had to make it “fangirl” enough.
[Sweet System: Heavy breathing sounds]
[Sweet System: So good, so good. More heavy breathing]
[Sweet System: Itâs too fragrant! Your skin tone difference and body size differenceâthe Big Wolfdogâs palm can completely wrap around His Majestyâs calf. Is the feel of those hands very hard?]
[Sweet System: The Big Wolfdog looks very hard, hard everywhere.]
[Sweet System: Should I bring the Civil Affairs Bureau over for you two? Why don’t you two kill me to celebrate?]
[Sweet System: This Xie guy is so dense! How can he have the heart to just rub the leg? Shouldn’t he tilt his head and kiss it?]
[Sweet System: His Majesty has just finished his bath; his skin must be so sweet and fragrant.]
[Sweet System: With a beauty right in front of him, why is he still acting like such a straight man? Balala Little Fairy, turn him gay, turn him gay! You surnamed Xie, pounce on him for me!!!]
Ying Xi: ââŚâŚâ
There was a constant buzzing in the Emperorâs ears.
The Dating System, using a young girlâs voice, gave him a round of intense output, and it was all “tiger and wolf” words, with no intention of stopping.
Ying Xi glanced at the mission progress: [Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (999/???)]
The Sweet System suddenly let out a loud shout, its voice rising an octave in a dolphin-like scream:
[ââFOR YOUR WEDDING, IâLL BRING A HUNDRED MILLION CARTS OF EROTIC ART!!!]
Ying Xi shuddered: ââŚâŚâ
It was the first time the Emperor had been startled by this voice. His arms braced against the armchairâs rests, and his body nearly bounced out.
[System Mission: Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (1314/???)]
The Sweet System was too overexcited.
It left Ying Xi not knowing where to start his complaints. He even began to worryâcould the Dating System also overcharge?
It wouldn’t have any problems from “shipping” too hard, would it???
The truth was that Ying Xiâs worries were unnecessary; the Sweet System felt increasingly lively, the mission wasn’t done, and the Emperor had long decided not to dampen its spirits.
It was just⌠the only difficult part was that Ying Xi shifted in his chair again.
He really couldn’t handle it. âIt hurts quite a lot. Minister Xie, use a bit less force.â
Ying Xiâs skin was thin and sensitive. The injury was on his calf, which was usually never exposed, and there were ticklish spots hidden in the bend of his leg.
Once Xie Qianliâs palm cupped that leg, the medicinal oil made it slippery. The calluses on his palms and fingertips were abrasive, and adding to that the bruises on his calf, every touch brought a needle-like sensation. Even a little force felt like falling into a tube of needles.
How could Ying Xi endure this?
Even if the Emperor was reserved, he didn’t want to suffer this kind of punishment.
Ultimately, this wasn’t a public place, so he put all the pressure on Xie Qianli, letting him figure it out. Lighter, and then lighter still.
Ying Xi secretly caught his breath.
Opposite the Emperor, Xie Qianliâs brow was slightly furrowed. Although his hands didn’t stop, he tried to keep the massage movements slow.
However, he was like a frigid snow-capped mountain, radiating a startling chill. His expression was extremely solemn, and his gaze didn’t seem to be focused.
If anyone were standing beside them, they might think that rolling up the Emperorâs trouser leg and rubbing medicine on him was causing General Xie deep discomfort.
In reality, from the tips of his ears to his earlobes, Xie Qianli was entirely flushed with heat. Fortunately, no one noticed.
He held Ying Xiâs calf. The skin felt soft to the touch, light and long, white as jade.
He didn’t dare look.
He was afraid that one look would lead him up that calf, making him blasphemously imagine more. He simply chose not to stare.
He tried his best to distract himself with other thingsâmilitary intelligence, miscellaneous affairs, even scripturesâŚ
He wished to clear his heart and quiet his spirit.
Yet he was constantly called back by his belovedâs voice. Xie Qianliâs heart trembled, his throat dry and tight. He couldn’t stand Ying Xiâs repeated cries of pain.
Xie Qianli stopped his movements for a moment and said hoarsely, âThis subject is rough in his actions. If Your Majesty is not used to it, I shall go and fetch the military doctor.â
Ying Xi looked at his own straight leg.
The otherâs movements had stopped, but his calf was still in his hands.
Without the act of rubbing medicine as a buffer, the posture was too intimate.
It wasn’t just the skin of his calf that was hot; Ying Xiâs face burned unconsciously. He was very uncomfortable. He tensed his arches against Xie Qianliâs chest.
[System Mission: Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (3334/???)]
Is there no end to this “shipping”?
The numbers kept rising, and the end seemed nowhere in sight. Ying Xi gritted his teeth in secret.
But he was an honest Emperor and wouldn’t disturb the Sweet System. What must be endured would be endured; the service had to continue.
Ying Xi: âNo need. Just Minister Xie.â
The Emperor gave no explanation. There was no way to explain this.
The Emperor couldn’t just say, “Iâm bound to a system that likes to watch me interact with other men.” Even the Emperor needed to save face.
Xie Qianli lifted his sharp brows and starry eyes, meeting Ying Xiâs gaze for just a moment. There was a complex emotion in his eyes, and his upper lip twitched slightly as a seed of extravagant hope began to swell.
He didn’t say it, nor did he ask anything he shouldn’t. His movements became even lighter.
But according to the Emperorâs request, this wasn’t rubbing medicine at all; it was like a caress. He even thought of flirtation.
Xie Qianli lowered his head and pursed his lips to banish his delusions.
[System Mission: Have Xie Qianli apply medicine (5555/???)]
Ying Xi: ââŚâŚâ
He had already given up. He couldn’t expect this system to let him off easily.
Ying Xi could only throw caution to the wind and decided to share the damage by switching to the other leg.
The injury on his left leg was at the knee. âApply the medicine on this side once more.â
When switching legs, because Xie Qianli was still holding Ying Xiâs left leg, he couldn’t pull it back, and there was no place for his right leg to land.
Ying Xiâs toes could only rest on Xie Qianliâs shoulder.
His toes were pearly white, his nails like shells, and his arches tinged with pink.
His toes touched Xie Qianliâs shoulder, and he suddenly felt something was wrong. When Ying Xiâs toes came into contact with the other man, he felt as if he were touching a solid wall.
He felt the heat and wanted to pull his foot back.
Even if there was a reason, for a monarch and a subject, his behavior toward Xie Qianli was indeed a bit over the line.
Ying Xi reminded himself to mind his status, and small alarm bells rang in his heart.
But Ying Xi hadn’t expected Xie Qianliâs reaction to be so much stronger than his own.
The moment his toes touched Xie Qianliâs shoulder and braced against his pauldron, Xie Qianliâs body instantly went rigid. He couldn’t hide the panic in his expression and actually took several steps back!
With this retreat, the Emperorâs injured leg was bound to fall.
But the Emperorâs injury was on the knee.
If the weight of the entire leg dropped, the knee joint would surely be jarred.
Xiao Xi was afraid of pain.
So Xie Qianli turned from dodging to pouncing.
Fortunately, he was fast and agile. He caught Ying Xiâs foot with both hands. The nerves in the toes were far more sensitive than in the leg.
Ying Xi was suddenly enveloped by those rough calluses. His toes curled into a ball, but Xie Qianli was provoked by him into tightening his palm.
A fatal prickling itch struck. Ying Xi gripped the armchair and let out a long string of shudders. The over-the-line posture became extremely inappropriate.
ââCould there be such a subject in this world?
A layer of uncontrollable faint red flew across the Emperorâs face.
Panic rose in his heart, and naturally, it turned into embarrassment and anger.
Yet Ying Xi also seemed to realize that it was the other man’s unwillingness to touch another male that caused such a strong reaction. For some reason, he couldn’t control a surge of nameless fire in his heart.
Ying Xi lifted his leg and kicked out!
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