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He loved to see her like this, just moments ago she was cunning like a little fox, a naughty brat, and now she had become shy and tender, looking utterly tempting.

His question was mostly in jest, but it also carried a hint of anticipation. His Little Concubine was shy, indeed, yet she was also brave. In the past, when he harbored no expectations, she always managed to pleasantly surprise him with her bold responses that turned him to mush.

Therefore, this time, although he was teasing, he was also seeking admiration, just in case it came true.

Lian Hua didn’t make a sound, her head immediately dipped down, trying to lift it but feeling too shy, her cheeks flushing to the tips of her ears, making her face feel hot.

She... she actually could, but whenever she thought about doing so, she feared seeing His Majesty’s scorching gaze, a gaze so intense that it seemed to melt her every time.

The Emperor lifted his hand to touch the tip of her ear, pink and tender, very adorable.

He then looked outside at the sky; it was about time for him to leave.

Just as he was about to let her off, he suddenly saw her cheeks flushed, and her eyes moist as she moved closer to him. His heart skipped a beat, sure enough, a soft, moist lip approached his and gently kissed him.

Having gathered her courage, Lian Hua swiftly raised her head to glance at the Emperor, seeing him looking outside not at her, feeling like a deer crashing around within her.

She immediately made up her mind, leaned quickly towards His Majesty to give him a peck, and tried to move away quickly. But just as she was about to leave, His Majesty caught her, held the back of her head, and kissed her deeply.

After the kiss ended, Lian Hua leaned onto the Emperor with a flushed face, feeling very content inside. A faint ambiance of ambiguity lingered between them before slowly dissipating.

After a while, when Lian Hua felt her face wasn’t so hot, she stood up and also helped the Emperor to his feet, tidying up his disheveled clothes, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you still have to tend to state affairs?"

His Majesty had come back to read her pulse with her, otherwise at this hour he’d still be busy with state affairs.

The time spent on reading her pulse and the warm moments with His Majesty had already caused quite a delay, she worried that His Majesty might not finish all his tasks and get too tired.

Just now, seeing His Majesty glance outside, he must have been checking the time, probably time to leave.

"Hmm," the Emperor replied softly, looking tenderly at her, allowing her to make the adjustments.

Lian Hua smoothed out the creases on his chest and couldn’t help but instruct, "I’ll ask Da Zhuang to send over your lunch, please make sure to eat properly."

The Emperor replied warmly, "Alright."

The smile on his lips kept growing, the feeling of being cared for was indeed wonderful, his Nannan was always thinking of him.

Lian Hua finally patted the hem of the Emperor’s robe, and when she looked up, her expression had returned to normal, smilingly she said, "Your Majesty, all done now."

The Emperor chuckled, it was past midday, there were still matters weighing on his mind outside, he couldn’t join her for lunch.

He really felt reluctant to leave.

He sighed inwardly, straightening her hair, "Today I’m afraid I can’t return until after dinner, make sure you eat properly, listen to the Imperial Physician, be mindful of your diet, and don’t tire yourself out during the day.

Have the servants do more, listen to Nanny Qi, and wait for my return. Do you understand?"

Lian Hua nodded, feeling a bit reluctant, but then thought, "Oh, Your Majesty, you aren’t going far, just staying within this palace after all, why act as if it will be a long time before we see each other again, You are being too nagging!"

She then pushed the Emperor forward, saying, "Please be at peace, with Nanny here, she is much stricter than you are. Even if I just think about Nanny, it wouldn’t be allowed. And I have my own sense of measure, you just relax."

Wow! This ungrateful girl, complaining that he was nagging.

Who was he doing this for?

Who else in this world could make him nag like this?

It was this ungrateful girl, and yet she complained!

The Emperor’s face darkened somewhat, just as he had grown sweet, he suddenly found displeasure in him, and right there, he stopped.

Lian Hua had pushed halfway, could only get out of the inner chamber, and could not push any further, so she lifted her head to look.

Ah? What’s wrong with His Majesty’s complexion?

Could it be the secret?

She thought that matter had passed, but she did not expect His Majesty to love making a comeback; had she known earlier, she wouldn’t have kissed him...

Although she thought this way, given another choice, she would still kiss him...

Lian Hua stopped the flurry of chaotic thoughts in her mind and quickly turned her head to sneak a peek at the embroidery basket, her gaze drifting over the hidden compartment that kept the "Complete Collection of Encouragement-to-Learn Poems" and then returned, uncomfortably coughing, "My lord, just wait a bit, and soon you’ll know what the secret is, don’t be in such a hurry. "

The clothes that are ready will be sent in a few days, and the "Complete Collection of Encouragement-to-Learn Poems" will be taught once the child is born; His Majesty will see it all.

The Emperor immediately understood her misunderstanding and also understood what her secret was, he was both amused and angry; so it was the secret of giving gifts, which he had known all along, yet he still had to pretend he did not know.

He, however, did not know about the existence of the "Complete Collection of Encouragement-to-Learn Poems" as Lian Hua’s fleeting glance was too secretive for even the Emperor to detect, otherwise his expression would not be as it was...

The Emperor felt helpless; his Little Concubine, there was simply no way to deal with her, and since she said that, he had to swallow his response and not express it.

Let it be, it will have to wait until tonight then.

He stretched out his hand to pinch Lian Hua’s face, puckering her lips, leaned down and kissed her heartily, with a smirk, "Just wait obediently for me, wait to apologize to me tonight, and if it’s not good enough...

He laughed softly, casting a frivolous glance at her before stepping away, his eyes filled with meanings that were understood but not expressed.

Lian Hua stood stunned; she had forgotten all about apologizing!

When she came to her senses, her face turned beet red, still unclear about what His Majesty meant in the end.

She hurried to the doorway, where that bright yellow figure, tall and long-limbed, had already walked far away.

In her anxiety, she called out loudly to the retreating figure, "My lord, what will happen if the apology is not good enough?"

The Emperor turned around upon hearing her, revealing an ambiguous smile, "Nannan, do you want me to say it now?"

He gestured with his eyes for her to look around.

Only then did Lian Hua notice that Xiao Jizi and others were all in the courtyard, watching her at that moment; she frantically waved her hands to stop the Emperor from speaking, not wanting it to be said in public.

This big rogue, probably wouldn’t say anything good.

The Emperor laughed heartily, in excellent spirits, and turned to leave.

Lian Hua stomped her foot, fuming, muttering indignantly, "Why is there still a next time to explain, rogue, big rogue."

It left her heart hanging; if he had told her in advance, she could have thought of a way to resolve it, but keeping it to himself, how could she guess?

This big rogue, it’s deliberate, keeping her in suspense!

Hmph, she only agreed to apologize, not until he was satisfied, hmph hmph hmph, she wouldn’t admit it, let’s see what he can do to her!

Although she thought this way, she felt somewhat guilty and uneasy; His Majesty always found a way to deal with her, leaving her no choice but to accept.

Oh dear, big rogue!