As expected of the imperial hot spring in Shangjing. Not to mention that the hot spring itself was one in a hundred, the bathing pool in the palace was also extremely luxurious.

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The Shangjing Palace was built by the previous dynasty. At that time, it took a lot of manpower and resources. However, not long after the luxurious palace was completed, the dynasty met its end. It just so happened that the new dynasty's Great Ancestor benefited.

He Changdi lifted the heavy curtains and entered the bathing pool in the rear hall.

Because it was hot spring water, there was a slight sulphuric smell unique to hot springs. This smell was mixed with the fragrance of fragrant dew and flower petals, making one involuntarily inhale.

He Changdi lightened his footsteps.

He lifted the innermost layer of gauze curtain, and before long, he saw a delicate figure in the large oval bathtub.

Chu Lian had been frightened and tense for the past two days. It wasn't easy for her to relax in the hot spring, and the hot spring did not disappoint. It really did dispel her fatigue.

The warm hot spring water wrapped around her body, relaxing her entire body.

She sat on the curved steps of the hot spring by the side of the bathing pool. The hot spring water came up to her collarbone, and only her round and white shoulders were exposed to the water.

Her cloud-like hair was coiled up with a peach wood hairpin. Two strands of hair hung down from her temples and fell into the water. The black hair and the hot spring water made people feel charming and gentle.

Afraid that she would slip down, Chu Lian's two slender arms rested on the white jade steps covered with a thick velvet blanket. One hand supported the phoenix head that stretched out from the white jade steps.

The hot steam made her sleepy. She rested her head on her arm and closed her eyes to rest on the velvet blanket.

When He Changdi came in, he saw this picture of a beauty bathing.

Chu Lian's back was facing him.

A small part of her white and smooth back was exposed to the water, and a small part was hidden in the steam. The delicate butterfly bones on her back were soaked in the steam and glowed in the hazy light.

Her slender neck and a few strands of black hair fell on her bare back.

Two slender arms rested on the velvet blanket on the white jade steps.

Compared to the dark red, the extreme white made Chu Lian's skin look even more delicate and smooth like white porcelain.

He Changdi's Adam's apple bobbed.

He didn't know why, but Field Officer Guo and Zhang Mai's words replayed in his mind.

His eyes darkened, and his whole body became nervous, and his breathing quickened.

With Wenqing and Wenlan guarding outside, no outsiders would come in. She was drowsy from the hot spring water and did not notice that He Changdi had already entered the back hall and was standing beside the bathing pool.

He Sanlang clenched his fists and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes and suppressed the rising fire in his heart.

He slowly approached Chu Lian, but his heart was struggling fiercely.

It was like a fight between two villains, and in the end, the dark side won …

At this point, He Changdi's slender fingers moved, took off his belt and threw it to the side. His robe was also undone and thrown to the side.

After a while, He Sanlang was only left with his underwear.

He entered the water from the other end of the pool. Because Chu Lian was leaning against the wall with her eyes closed, she couldn't see his movements at all.

Chu Lian, who was dizzy from the heat, was suddenly hugged from behind by a pair of strong arms.

Her soft and delicate body leaned against his strong chest, perfectly fitting together.

He Changdi's slender fingers moved in front of her, making her feel soft and tender. His other hand slowly caressed her waist and abdomen.

Chu Lian's eyes widened in shock when she was instantly hugged. Then, her dizzy brain felt like it was going to explode. She instinctively wanted to scream and struggle.

But her head was easily turned in another direction. Before she could make a sound, her lips and tongue were forcefully blocked.

All that was left was moaning in resistance.

In the midst of her struggle, Chu Lian's almond-shaped eyes widened and she finally saw who the person behind the sneak attack was.

In front of her was the most familiar silhouette. Her taut heart that felt like it was about to snap suddenly relaxed. What followed wasn't joy, excitement or happiness, but endless grievance and sadness.

Her mouth was blocked, so she could only scream in her heart.

How could He Changdi do this!

He had been deliberately giving her the cold shoulder for the past few days. He didn't even dare to see her, but now he had appeared out of nowhere to bully her. Did he know how scared she was when she was suddenly trapped by a man's arms?!

As she thought about it, the tears that she had been holding back for a long time flowed uncontrollably from her eyes. They flowed down her cheeks and to the corner of her mouth like a string of pearls.

He Sanlang, who had been holding back the cold war for a few days, was like a fish in water when he saw his wife. He could only use kisses to barely relieve the pain of lovesickness.

His tongue was unstoppable as he wantonly teased her smooth softness.

His hot breath was accompanied by light panting and teasing.

Just as he was immersed in it, he suddenly tasted an indescribable bitterness.

The large hand that was igniting Chu Lian's body froze. He suddenly felt that something was wrong.

At that moment, he opened his eyes slightly and saw Chu Lian's tear-stained face.

The agitation in He Changdi's deep eyes slowly faded. He didn't expect Chu Lian to have such a reaction.

He hurriedly let go of the soft body in his arms. His voice was low and hoarse, and there was a hint of heartache in it. "Lian 'er, what's wrong?"

Chu Lian felt wronged. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with anger and grievance. She stared at him with wide eyes.

He Changdi was at a loss for what to do.

He could only awkwardly use his large hand to wipe away the tears on Chu Lian's face.

"It's my fault. Lian 'er, can you stop crying?"

He Sanlang, who usually wore a cold expression, really didn't know how to coax a woman. He could only say these two sentences.

The anger in Chu Lian's heart couldn't be extinguished by these two sentences.

Disappointment appeared in her eyes. She struggled out of He Changdi's arms.

He Sanlang wasn't willing to let her leave his arms.

Chu Lian couldn't break free. In her anger, she slapped He Changdi's face.

The slap sounded extremely crisp in the quiet and spacious bathing pool in the rear hall.

Chu Lian had slapped him hard. A clear red handprint appeared on half of He Changdi's handsome face.

At this moment, He Changdi was stunned, and Chu Lian had already broken free.

Chu Lian climbed out of the bathing pool as fast as she could. She grabbed her pajamas from the screen and walked out of the bathing pool barefooted.

He Changdi was left in a daze in the hot spring pool where steam was rising in spirals.

After a long time, He Sanlang, who seemed to have turned into a stone statue, looked up at the spot where Chu Lian had disappeared. He let out a long sigh and leaned against the wall of the pool.

He closed his deep eyes. Chu Lian's pitiful, angry, aggrieved, tear-streaked face appeared in his mind.

Damn, now that he thought about it, he really was a bastard!

He deserved this slap.

He Changdi covered his eyes with his large palms and carefully thought back to what had happened in the past few days.

At this point, if He Sanlang still didn't reflect on himself, he would really be brainless.

Xiao Bojian's scheme, Princess Leyao's little schemes, County Princess An Min adding fuel to the fire, and the Sixth Prince who might be the mastermind …

These were easy to guess, but Emperor Ping's abnormal behavior and special concern for Chu Lian puzzled him.

He Sanlang's expression became increasingly serious. He had a feeling that there were some secrets that he didn't know in his previous life until he died. In this life, he would be implicated because of these secrets that he didn't know.

Once He Changdi thought it through, his mind became clear.

He Changdi rubbed his face angrily when he thought about what he had done.

Commandant Guo and Zhang Mai were unreliable. He had to find a chance to take revenge on them in the future.

Chu Lian left angrily. He Changdi didn't have the mood to soak in the hot spring. He left the bathing pool, changed into a set of dry clothes, and quickly walked out of the rear hall.

He looked into the hall, but Chu Lian was nowhere to be seen.

He Changdi: …

He glanced coldly at the young maidservant beside him. The young maidservant couldn't help but shiver. "Third … Third Young Master, Third Young Mistress has brought Wenqing and Wenlan to Princess Duanjia's place. Third Young Mistress has instructed that she will stay at Princess Duanjia's place to rest tonight. Third Young Master, you don't have to wait for her. She wants you to sleep early."

Facing He Changdi's gloomy gaze, the young maidservant finally managed to finish her words with great difficulty.

He Changdi didn't say anything, but his handsome face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He changed into a set of clothes and rushed to the palace where King Wei and Princess Wei were resting. However, when he reached the door, he was stopped by King Wei's Chang Sui.

Chang Sui had a smile on his face as he said, "Marquis, I'm really sorry. Princess Wei and Princess Wei are already resting. If you have something to do, it's better if you come early tomorrow!"

King Wei's guards were guarding the door. King Wei's identity was special, so He Changdi couldn't go against him.

He could only be stopped outside the door.

Chang Sui saw that He Changdi's face was cold and didn't speak. He just stood where he was and advised, "Marquis, don't worry. It's not like you don't know that Princess Wei treats Xiangjun like her own daughter. Would Xiangjun be mistreated by Princess Wei?

I promise I will take good care of you.

It's getting late. You should go back and rest! "

He Changdi clasped his hands behind his back, dressed in a black python robe. It was as if King Wei's words didn't exist. He was unmoved.

Chang Sui had no other choice. "Alright, if you want to stand, then stand. This lowly one can't stop you."

Finishing, Chang Sui waved his hand at the guards. The vermillion red door of the courtyard was immediately locked tightly, isolating He Changdi outside.

The remaining two guards didn't even look at He Changdi. They stood straight like two statues.

A moment later, the door didn't open again. It was incomparably quiet inside.

Lai Yue couldn't bear watching from the side. He advised, "Third Young Master, let's go back. Third Young Mistress will definitely be fine with Princess Wei.

We still have to hurry on our journey tomorrow morning. You still have to accompany her! "

He Changdi turned his head slightly to glance at Lai Yue. Then he pursed his lips and waved his hand at him. It was obvious that he wanted Lai Yue to go back first.

Lai Yue was like a dog. He knew that Third Young Master had a stubborn temper. At this point, it was useless no matter what he said.

But as He Changdi's regular attendant, he couldn't really go back. His master was suffering, so he couldn't just enjoy it.

So he could only resign himself to his fate and stand with He Changdi in front of the courtyard where King Wei's family lived.

Just like that, he stood there for three hours.

In the dark night, the weather wasn't on their side. Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm.