A bit later…
Yue Lan finished adjusting her slightly disheveled robes, smoothing the fabric back into place with calm, elegant movements.
The faint flush on her cheeks had mostly faded, though a soft warmth still lingered in her golden eyes.
She looked up at Li Feng, who had already stood up and was straightening his own clothes.
"…So you're going to interrogate her tonight?" she asked quietly.
Li Feng felt his heart lighten a little from the intimacy they had just shared.
Even though they hadn't gone all the way, just her warmth, her cool fragrance, and the softness of her body against him had been enough to ease much of the frustration that had been weighing on him.
He nodded.
"Yes."
He turned his gaze toward the window, looking out at the night of the imperial palace.
The moonlight cast long shadows across the courtyard, and the distant footsteps of patrolling guards could faintly be heard.
"…I feel like we don't have much time to waste," he murmured.
