The next morning.
Morning light filtered through the thin curtains of the Empress's residence, gradually brightening the room as servants moved busily outside, preparing for a new day.
Inside the bedroom, however, everything remained peaceful… and warm.
Li Feng lay naked on the large, luxurious bed, his upper body exposed.
His broad shoulders and defined muscles caught the soft morning light.
One arm rested lazily above his head while the other reached for something beneath.
His expression was completely relaxed, as if he hadn't a single care in the world.
Then the sunlight filtering through the curtains caught his attention.
He slowly turned his head toward the window, a hint of surprise crossing his face.
"Oh? It's morning already?"
He had only meant to spend a little time with Fen Ling before returning to his own residence.
Somehow, the night had passed in the blink of an eye.
He looked down, and a grin slowly spread across his face.
