Under the gentle caress of the sunlight, Lu Jingming slowly opened his eyes.
Beside him, Xu Jiujiu was deep in slumber, her enchanting figure fully revealed.
Though not of the extremely fiery type, Xu Jiujiu's figure was equally curvy and shapely, exuding a unique charm.
In her sleep, Princess Xu Jiujiu was slightly messy, haphazardly clutching the blanket, exposing her heavy 'absolute justice' and plump, fair thighs. She had completely discarded her usual royal elegance and composure.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting lines of varying shapes into the room.
Dust motes, like tiny particles, danced happily in these channels of light, sparkling like playful pixies.
The beams of sunlight fell precisely onto the soft bed, spilling onto the Princess's neck and collarbone, which were dotted with crimson marks. The light diffused, soft and white, as if draping her in a layer of dreamy gauze, making her appear even more captivating and delicate.
Perhaps Lu Jingming's movement disturbed Xu Jiujiu, as the Princess stirred in her sleep and slowly sat up in a daze.
The blanket she was holding slipped down her body, and in that instant, her "absolute justice" was revealed without reservation.
Her beautiful and charming face was now as red as a peach blossom freshly bloomed after a rain, delicate and intoxicating. The lashes of her golden eyes fluttered slightly, like startled butterfly wings, and her eyes held a hint of drowsiness.
Her mind seemed to have crashed temporarily. She sat there on the bed in a daze, stunned for a long time before gradually regaining her senses.
As consciousness returned, the strange sensations and faint stinging feeling from her body grew clearer. The memories of last night, like a surging tide, instantly flooded her mind.
She recalled that last night, she had completely abandoned her usual reserved nature, becoming extremely proactive, even putting on various outfits that made her blush and feel deeply ashamed. All of it was solely to please her beloved.
"Ah Ming is truly amazing!"
As Xu Jiujiu's thoughts vividly retraced the details of last night, she couldn't help but stretch languidly, her graceful figure displayed to its fullest in the involuntary motion.
In truth, she had long accepted Lu Jingming deep down. Although a sliver of shyness was inevitable, she was quite accepting of the slightly intimate matters between a man and a woman.
After all, she was born into the imperial family and had heard rumors of the decadent private lives of some nobles.
Compared to the scandalous behavior of those nobles, her interactions with Lu Jingming could only be considered innocent.
More than the wide array of playful antics, Xu Jiujiu deeply yearned for something else.
Instinctively, she reached out and gently touched her lower abdomen, a look of anticipation involuntarily appearing on her face as she recalled the final moment of last night.
"If only..." Xu Jiujiu murmured to herself involuntarily.
The sparse population of the Star Crown Sect compelled her to hope for such a thing. Their current situation was truly worrying; the vast imperial family had only an Emperor and two Princesses.
Even if the child did not inherit the Star Crown Martial Soul, it wouldn't matter. After all, Lu Jingming's Abyss Flower Martial Soul was far superior to the Star Crown Martial Soul.
Furthermore, the bloodline inheritance would not be altered; the Star Crown Martial Soul would still lie dormant in the bloodline, awaiting a future descendant to awaken it.
As long as the bloodline continued, the Star Crown Sect would not face extinction.
"Does Sister Jiujiu want a child? I do have a way."
Lu Jingming found Xu Jiujiu's demeanor amusing, but he also understood the plight of the Star Crown Sect.
After all, who could truly comprehend the helplessness and hidden sorrow of an imperial family with only a handful of members?
"Really, Ah Ming? You really have a way?"
A light of surprise instantly flashed in Xu Jiujiu's eyes, and she looked eagerly at Lu Jingming.
She sincerely longed for a child, not just to continue the Star Crown Sect's bloodline, but also because she anticipated bearing the fruit of love for the man she deeply loved.
"You forgot about my Martial Soul's ability. I can manipulate cells, and by extension, I can interfere with genes." Lu Jingming explained patiently.
In the past, he genuinely couldn't do this, but now, with his increase in strength, it was no longer an issue for him.
It was just that he hadn't wanted children before; he was not yet twenty and wasn't prepared for the responsibilities of fatherhood.
However, the look of profound anticipation on Xu Jiujiu's face made a wave of reluctance wash over him.
After all, based on his perception, Xu Jiujiu had not successfully conceived last night.
On the Douluo Continent, the Sun Moon Empire had already developed technology to extract 'seed' and allow a person to conceive without the traditional method of intercourse.
Even without the aid of the Abyss Flower Martial Soul, if he were to seek Herta's help, the matter would not be impossible.
However, Lu Jingming felt that bothering Herta for such a trivial matter would likely result in merciless ridicule.
Therefore, he preferred to rely on his own abilities to resolve the issue.
"Good little brother, hurry, let's go again!"
Upon hearing that Lu Jingming had a solution, Xu Jiujiu immediately became excited. Disregarding the discomfort in her body, she was impatient to start the "battle" again.
"Sister Jiujiu, you should rest properly. We have plenty of time; there's no need to rush."
Lu Jingming found Xu Jiujiu's urgency both funny and painful. He gently pressed her back onto the bed, kindly persuading her to rest honestly and not be so eager.
Xu Jiujiu was only so excited because of the news. Once her emotions calmed down a little, she also realized there was no need to rush at this moment.
Since Lu Jingming had confirmed he had a way, it could be done anytime.
After soothing Xu Jiujiu, Lu Jingming suddenly remembered that there was another person he needed to check on, as that person had a genuinely tough time last night.
He left the room and ordered his attendants to prepare two portions of breakfast. One was to be sent back to Xu Jiujiu, and he carried the other portion toward Robin's room.
On the way, he ran into Firefly and Jinhsi but only exchanged brief words as he was on his way to bring Robin food.
In a hazy state of chaos, the weakened Robin slowly opened her eyes.
She first felt the wet clothes clinging tightly to her skin. The sticky sensation instantly sobered her up a little.
Immediately after, the events that transpired after she synchronized with Xu Jiujiu last night rushed back to her. Her memories tumbled, and Robin's face instantly flushed crimson. She was so ashamed she wished she could sink into the floor.
"Ah Ming... how could he be like that!"
Robin buried her scorching face deep into the pillow. As the memories of last night replayed in her mind, she couldn't help but inwardly gasp in amazement.
Although she was a big star with broad experience and was not a completely naive young girl, to be so overwhelmed merely through sensory synchronization that she, a non-participant, passed out... If she were to truly experience it firsthand, she couldn't even imagine if she could endure it. She even felt she might genuinely die!
She truly couldn't fathom what kind of willpower Xu Jiujiu, the one on the front line, relied on to endure it all.
"Be like what?"
Just as Robin was lost in her memories and shame, a curious voice gently sounded in her ear.
Robin subconsciously blurted out, "Of course, Ah Ming is so— Ah!"
The words had just left her mouth when she snapped back to reality, letting out a startled shriek.
Robin's body instantly froze. Her gaze slowly shifted to Lu Jingming, who was standing by the bed with a food box, sporting a half-smile. In that moment, she felt as if her entire being had fallen into an ice cellar. It was the absolute worst.
"A-Ah Ming, why are you here?"
Robin was frantic, like a startled bird. She frantically pulled the sheets, which were also soaked in sweat, trying to cover her delicate body completely, especially the clothes that had become sticky from perspiration. They felt like her last shred of modesty.
"A strange smell. Little Bird, what were you doing last night?"
Lu Jingming wrinkled his nose slightly, sniffing the lingering scent in the air. He was very familiar with this smell; he had encountered it on Yae Miko, Zhang Lexuan, and now Xu Jiujiu. Thinking this, an odd smile appeared on his face.
"N-Nothing. Please go out. I need to change. And how can you just enter a girl's room?"
Robin felt her cheeks were so hot they might bleed. In her heart, she deeply regretted her curiosity from last night.
She urgently urged Lu Jingming to leave while feigning composure and loudly questioning him, trying to mask the wild panic in her heart.
"I was just worried about you, wasn't I? I specifically came to bring you breakfast. After all, what you went through last night must have been very tiring."
Lu Jingming took soft steps, placing the breakfast on the bedside table, then slowly sat on the edge of the bed.
He lowered his head slightly, his lips practically touching Robin's ear, whispering softly. His voice sounded like the devil's whisper.
"Y-You knew?"
Robin trembled violently upon hearing this. An extreme sense of shame instantly washed over her. She now wished she could vanish entirely, hiding in a place no one could find.
The big star buried her scorching face deep in the pillow, as if this could sever herself from the outside world. She even entertained the thought of simply suffocating herself to escape the entire situation.
"Thanks to you, Sister Jiujiu was exhausted last night. You should be able to empathize with that kind of exhaustion, right?" Lu Jingming wore a mischievous grin, looking particularly happy.
Robin's unintentional actions last night had indeed made him more excited during the passionate moment. This excitement, in turn, led to Xu Jiujiu enduring more, and of course, Robin herself didn't escape unscathed; otherwise, she wouldn't be just waking up now.
One must remember that Robin was usually one of the earliest risers.
"Ugh! Stop talking! Just kill me!"
Robin let out a cry of despair. She felt she could no longer face anyone, especially Lu Jingming. She didn't even have the courage to lift her head, overwhelmed by shame.
"How could I bear to kill you? You're my treasure."
Lu Jingming found Robin's current state truly amusing. With that, he reached out, forcefully pulled back the blanket Robin was tightly wrapped in, and then gently lifted her into his arms in a princess carry.
"W-What are you going to do?"
Robin tightly shut her eyes, as if not looking at Lu Jingming would allow her to escape the awkward situation, much like an ostrich burying its head in the sand.
"I'm taking you to bathe, of course. You're completely drenched; you must be uncomfortable like this." Lu Jingming laughed softly as he carried Robin toward the bathroom, his smile carrying an irresistible gentleness.
"I-I can wash myself. You... you go out."
Robin instantly panicked upon hearing the word "bathe." The memory of last night's incredibly embarrassing moments flooded her mind.
Now, she completely forgot her shyness, abruptly opening her eyes, which were filled with alarm and distress.
"No, you made a mistake last night, and you need to be punished."
Lu Jingming had no intention of letting Robin off easily. He held her firmly yet tenderly, walking straight into the bathroom.
Upon entering, Lu Jingming gently turned on the hot water. It sprayed out like fine rain, bringing with it a subtle warmth.
Robin's clothes slowly slipped off her body with Lu Jingming's movements, piece by piece.
"Mmmph!"
Robin was helpless to resist. She only struggled symbolically a few times before blushing, biting her lip, and giving up resistance.
The closeness of his breath and the recollection of the unforgettable experience in her memory made Robin feel utterly weak, as if all her strength had been drained away.
Moreover, she was not a fighter and lacked physical strength. In this situation, it was even harder for her to resist.
Facing his 'paper-thin' wife from his previous life, and in such a defenseless state, Lu Jingming certainly wasn't going to be a complete gentleman.
After all, Robin's charm was undeniable. In the ambiguous and enchanting atmosphere, Lu Jingming felt a strong urge to 'devour' the songstress.
Robin had brought this upon herself last night, and it was a little disrespectful to Xu Jiujiu. That's why Lu Jingming had come to 'surprise' the songstress, making her pay a small price.
"Little Bird, is this okay?"
Even in this moment of near-loss of control, Lu Jingming forcefully suppressed the surging impulse in his heart, asking Robin softly. His voice contained a mix of restraint and gentleness.
"Mhm!"
Robin nodded lightly. She herself was also close to the brink of losing all reason.
However, the fact that Lu Jingming did not forget to respect her opinion, even at such a crucial moment, made her completely let go of her inner shyness.
She knew very well that if she simply shook her head, Lu Jingming would likely let her go, and the matter would end there.
But at this moment, she not only didn't want to refuse Lu Jingming but was also filled with anticipation, looking forward to taking the next step with him.
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