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Upon hearing this, Lou Yu's eyes dimmed slightly as he softly asked, "So... how is Ye Chen?"
"He's doing well. You wouldn't believe it, but Ye Chen is pregnant! He told me before that he only wanted to have Xiao Douya, but unexpectedly, he's already preparing for a second child."
Listening to these words, Lou Yu slowly closed his eyes to calm his emotions. After a moment, he opened them and said, "Alright, you just need to stay in the palace and keep me company. No matter who Changyu Princess tries to bring in later, I will refuse them on your behalf. All you need to do is play the role of a favored consort well. Once I find evidence against them, I will let you go."
"Then give me a timeline."
"Three months," Lou Yu stated decisively. "Regardless of whether I find evidence in those three months, I will send you away. Is that acceptable?"
"Acceptable."
Ming Xiting suddenly reached out and slapped his palm against Lou Yu's hand with a loud clap. Lou Yu was momentarily taken aback but quickly responded with a clap of his own. Aside from Ye Chen, no one had interacted with him so closely in a long time.
Looking at Ming Xiting's slightly curved brows and eyes, an impulse surged within Lou Yu. He grasped the back of Ming Xiting's head and pulled him close, biting down on the gland at the back of his neck before Ming Xiting could even ask what he was doing.
A deep, forest-like aura instantly spread throughout Ming Xiting's body. He felt a shiver run through him, and the hand that had been raised in the air went limp, resting weakly against Lou Yu's chest.
Once the marking was complete, Lou Yu glanced down at Ming Xiting, who lay in his arms with a dazed expression. He gently shook him and asked, "Are you... alright?"
This was his first time giving Kun Ze a temporary mark, intended to keep up appearances; after all, without Tian Qian's Xin Xiang involved, this act wasn't truly underway yet.
Ming Xiting, still in a daze from the sensation, lifted his hand weakly to touch Lou Yu's face and asked in a slurred tone, "Why did you bite me?"
"I gave you a temporary mark; otherwise, we can't proceed with our act. You need to carry my scent."
"Oh, I see!"
With that, Ming Xiting slumped weakly against him. Perhaps it was due to being marked for the first time by Tian Qian while Lou Yu was also marking Kun Ze for the first time. It was rare for someone of Lou Yu's age to be involved with Kun Ze at all; thus, it was understandable that Ming Xiting couldn't handle it all at once while being sheltered in the palace.
From that day forward, Ming Xiting was conferred the title of Ming Fei. The news of a merchant's son suddenly becoming an imperial consort spread quickly throughout the royal city. Naturally, some people with ulterior motives began plotting to send their own Kun Ze into the palace.
Recently, palace servants had started placing bets on when this Kun Ze would be abandoned by His Majesty.
After all, Lou Yu had previously kept an empty harem; any Kun Ze who offended him would be executed without hesitation. Thus, even though Lou Yu held the title of emperor, very few Kun Ze dared to develop feelings for him—after all, their lives were far more important than anything else.
But now, the Emperor had changed his temperament, and everyone was betting on who would be the next favored consort.
On this day, a Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet was held in the palace.
As the favored consort, Ming Xiting naturally sat beside Lou Yu, who had yet to establish an empress. Lou Yu wrapped an arm around him, and the two displayed their intimate affection for all to see.
Lou Yan watched from the side, confusion evident in his eyes. In such a short time, his infatuated brother seemed to have forgotten Liu Chen. Could it be that Ming Xiting truly possessed extraordinary skills, able to make Lou Yu see him in a different light?
With Ming Xiting as a precedent, today's banquet was bound to be anything but calm.
After just two hours, Lou Yu and Ming Xiting sat on somewhat shabby stools, having already watched several Kun Ze performers showcase their talents.
It was unclear where Lou Yan had found an Exotic Beauty; her slender waist and graceful figure would surely make her a top star in modern times. At that moment, she was throwing flirtatious glances at Lou Yu. As she danced gracefully, she approached him and poured a cup of wine.
Her enchanting eyes were regrettably directed at Lou Yu, and naturally, he drank from the cup. Ming Xiting felt a twinge of disappointment.
However, just after Lou Yu finished the drink, he suddenly tightened his embrace around Ming Xiting's waist. Sensing something unusual, Ming Xiting maintained his smile while scanning the surroundings and quietly asked him, "What’s wrong?"
Lou Yu closed his eyes tightly, trying to suppress the rising desire within him, but the heat did not diminish at all. He felt secretly angry; he hadn’t expected these people to remain so persistent. It must have been because he had conferred the title of consort upon Ming Xiting that they dared to act so boldly.
Struggling against his discomfort, Lou Yu whispered, "I’m not feeling well; let’s go."
With that, the Emperor left his seat, and everyone immediately lost interest; the lively atmosphere dissipated in an instant.
At that moment, Lou Yan exchanged a glance with the Exotic Beauty.
The Exotic Beauty immediately understood and quietly followed in the direction Lou Yu and Ming Xiting were leaving.
In the Imperial Garden, Ming Xiting supported Lou Yu as they walked briskly toward the Warm Fragrance Pavilion where Lou Yu resided, buoyed by a bit of wine.
Ming Xiting did not understand why Lou Yu was walking so hurriedly. Since Lou Yu had instructed the palace servants to prepare a bathing pool in advance, he assumed Lou Yu wanted to bathe and thought little of it. After all, they often played such roles together.
But just as they passed around a corner ahead, Ming Xiting suddenly felt something heavy strike his knee. His body weakened, and he nearly fell. Fortunately, Lou Yu reacted quickly and reached out to catch him.
“What’s wrong?” Lou Yu lowered his head, staring intently at Ming Xiting.
Ming Xiting rubbed his knee and said, “I don’t know, it just feels like I was hit. It hurts a bit.”
Lou Yu glanced around warily but found no trace of anyone else. At that moment, the discomfort in his body intensified, becoming unbearable. Without hesitation, he picked up Ming Xiting and took a small path, turning to the palace attendants behind him and saying, “You all return to the Warm Fragrance Pavilion from that way. I wish to be alone with Ming Fei.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” The attendants complied and retreated.
Carrying Ming Xiting, Lou Yu wound through the palace until he finally arrived at his Yangxin Palace. This was his private domain; without an imperial decree, the concubines were not allowed to enter. However, since Ming Xiting was being carried in by Lou Yu, no one dared to stop them.
After gently setting Ming Xiting down, Lou Yu immediately summoned the Dark Guard to check his pulse. He knew in his heart that he had likely been poisoned, but for some reason, he felt an intense thirst at that moment, so much so that seeing Ming Xiting beside him made him want to pull him tightly into his embrace.
Ming Xiting, affected by Lou Yu’s overwhelming Xin Xiang, found his own Xin Xiang responding involuntarily as well. It was like a tender sprout cautiously reaching out its branches, intertwining with that deep and mysterious aura, both of them testing each other in a delicate dance.
“Your Majesty, this is… Qing Zhou,” the Dark Guard concluded after checking Lou Yu’s pulse.
Lou Yu was taken aback and urgently asked, “Is there an antidote?”
The Dark Guard glanced sideways at Ming Xiting standing nearby; the implication was clear.
Ming Xiting before him was the antidote.
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