Xiaochun didn't lead Aurelian Dragon to the flower hall of the detached palace, but instead turned through the covered walkway to a back garden full of blooming flowers. Not far ahead was a beautiful little lake, with an exquisite and unique nine-turn bridge spanning it. In the center of the lake was a small island, surrounded by dense and upright bamboo, and a small pavilion with upturned eaves could be vaguely seen among the bamboo.
Xiaochun smiled and said to Aurelian Dragon, "Her Highness the Princess is waiting for you at the pavilion in the middle of the lake!" After saying that, she covered her mouth with her small, white hand and chuckled twice.
Aurelian Dragon reached out and touched her smooth, rosy cheek, teasingly asking, "Want to come with me?"
Xiaochun's pretty face flushed red, and she quickly took a step back, saying, "This servant wouldn't dare!" Then she turned and flew away.
Aurelian Dragon looked at Xiaochun's retreating figure with a puzzled expression, shaking her head and saying, "That little girl!" When she turned around, she saw Princess Selene Qian standing at the entrance of the pavilion in the middle of the lake, waving her little hand at her. She then happily stepped onto the exquisite winding bridge.
The bamboo-built zigzag bridge swayed beneath his feet, occasionally emitting two creaking sounds that broke the tranquility of the lake, creating a unique atmosphere.
Princess Selene Qian watched as the Aurelian Dragon slowly approached, her smile growing wider, her beautiful, lively eyes flashing with a shrewd light.
After another song, they would reach the island in the middle of the lake. Aurelian Dragon smiled at Princess Selene Qian, about to speak, when suddenly he felt his feet slip and his whole body sink. Looking down, he saw that a section of the bridge had been removed and replaced with incredibly realistic silk fabric. If one didn't look closely, they wouldn't notice the difference.
Aurelian Dragon's foot landed right on this spot, and the flimsy silk couldn't possibly support his weight. Seeing that one of his feet was already touching the water and he was about to fall, Princess Selene Qian couldn't hide her smugness.
Aurelian Dragon took a deep breath, rapidly circulating her inner energy to slow her descent. She spread her arms wide, let out a loud shout, and with lightning speed, her foot, which had been behind her, touched the foot in front of her. Her entire body rose up, leaping forward and leaping across the bridge.
Seeing how quickly Aurelian Dragon reacted, Princess Selene Qian smiled broadly and waved to him, who was still in mid-air, saying, "Aurelian, you're amazing! Come on over here!"
Seeing Princess Selene Qian's charming appearance, Aurelian Dragon couldn't vent his anger. He could only laugh and, seeing the bridge plank fall, feigned nonchalance, saying, "Your Highness's trick doesn't seem to have worked! Trying to trick me, Aurelian Dragon, is still..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was horrified to discover that the spot he had chosen to land had silently melted into a large hole, revealing the shimmering lake below. He was instantly terrified and speechless.
He knew this must be the work of the beautiful princess in front of him. She was able to immediately determine his footing and then, while talking to him, secretly used "corrosion" to dissolve the bridge planks. Her judgment and skill were truly admirable.
But the man, realizing the danger, could only lament his fate. While in mid-air, his loose tongue had exhausted his inner energy, and it was too late to catch his breath. Now, all he could do was watch helplessly as he fell into the water.
Why do I enjoy talking so much?
The poor man sighed inwardly, feeling a cool sensation on his feet.
With a "splash," water splashed everywhere. Princess Selene Qian clapped her hands and giggled.
With a splash, Aurelian Dragon surfaced from the water, wiping his wet face. Seeing the mischievous princess on the island in the middle of the lake laughing and shouting, bending over with glee, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. Since he was already completely submerged, he might as well just swim over.
Having made up her mind, Aurelian Dragon shook the water droplets off her hair and swam towards the island in the middle of the lake. After only a dozen or so strokes, she had already reached the shore of the island.
Aurelian Dragon gripped the bluestone on the shore, her entire body immersed in the icy lake water, coldly watching Princess Selene Qian walk towards her. Today, she had her long hair braided into two thick, black braids, which bounced on her shapely chest with her light steps, making her look both charming and playful. But in the eyes of a certain man who had been manipulated, she was nothing more than a demon missing a tail.
Seeing the expressionless face of the man standing in the water, Princess Selene Qian's smile gradually faded, and she asked with some surprise, "You're not really angry, are you? That's so boring. You can only blame yourself for not reacting quickly enough!"
Aurelian Dragon shook her head, sighed, and stretched out a hand, saying, "I guess I'm just unlucky!"
Princess Selene Qian looked at him with a smile and said happily, "That's real manly spirit! This was a test of your adaptability, so be more vigilant next time!" With that, she reached out a small hand to pull Aurelian Dragon.
A mischievous glint suddenly appeared in Aurelian Dragon's eyes. Princess Selene Qian immediately sensed something was wrong, but it was too late to react.
"You get down here too!"
The beautiful Princess Selene Qian fell into the water with a thud. Amidst the splashing water, the Aurelian Dragon pounced on her, grabbed the girl who was trying to resist, and dragged her into the water.
The lake water churned, filled with shouts and cries, as the two women grappled and fought for a long time. Both Aurelian Dragon and Princess Selene Qian wanted to submerge the other, but they seemed to have forgotten their martial arts skills and were simply relying on their brute strength in a chaotic brawl.
The man's strength finally came into play at this moment. Aurelian Dragon firmly pinned the agile Princess Selene Qian down in the water, watching her flailing her arms and legs beneath him, her small pink face flushed red.
Unable to hold her breath any longer, Princess Selene Qian had no choice but to surrender. The smug man then released her, and the two of them, panting, climbed up to the island in the middle of the lake together.
As soon as they reached the shore, Princess Selene Qian lay panting on the ground, exclaiming, "That was so... fun!...So much fun!"
Aurelian Dragon took two deep breaths, sat up, and looked at Princess Selene Qian beside her with a smile, "Was this fun?"
"I've never had so much fun!" Princess Selene Qian said with her bright eyes looking directly at Aurelian Dragon sitting next to her, her heart brimming with joy. "None of them would dare to treat me like this. I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong person. Only you are the best to me!"
Aurelian Dragon chuckled. He knew that no one in the palace would dare to joke around with a princess of such noble birth and exceptional skills. He had completely grasped Princess Selene Qian's thoughts, which was why he could play around with her so recklessly.
Just as he was about to stand up, Aurelian Dragon's gaze suddenly fell on Princess Selene Qian's shapely breasts. Good heavens! With Princess Selene Qian's panting breaths, her breasts rose and fell, a truly captivating sight. This beautiful princess was wearing a moon-white dress today, which, after so much time in the water, was already soaked through, clinging tightly to her graceful body and revealing her exquisite curves. In the bright sunlight of broad daylight, it was practically more eye-catching than if she were naked.
A man of propriety might have immediately turned his gaze away, or someone who knew his place would have dared not provoke the high and mighty princess. But the man sitting beside Princess Selene Qian was notorious for his womanizing, and could be described as utterly audacious. So, for him, nothing could be more alluring than the scene before him. His eyes were instantly captivated by the magnificent sight before him.
Princess Selene Qian, oblivious to the sudden silence from the man beside her and the change in atmosphere, glanced at Aurelian Dragon in confusion.
What she saw was a pair of burning eyes staring intently at her breasts. Princess Selene Qian blushed and whispered reproachfully, "What are you looking at?"
The man, who always believed in "never letting an opportunity slip by," showed no remorse and laughed heartily, saying, "Of course I'm looking at the most beautiful scenery!"
Feeling both familiar and unfamiliar with the look in the man's eyes, Princess Selene Qian, who had never had any practical experience with it, couldn't help but feel a little scared. Just as she was about to get up from the ground, Aurelian Dragon swept her up in his arms and pulled her petite and delicate body into his embrace.
Princess Selene Qian felt the heat emanating from Aurelian Dragon, far stronger than the coolness from her wet clothes, making her feel somewhat dizzy and confused. She struggled slightly in Aurelian Dragon's arms, pouting, "What are you trying to do? Put me down!"
The soft, delicate body of the girl in his arms exuded a faint fragrance and a wonderful sensation. The audacious man ignored the beautiful princess's words, instead holding her even tighter. He savored her soft, supple breasts, then brought his face less than half an inch from hers, his large mouth almost touching her luscious cherry lips, before chuckling, "What do you think I'm going to do? Your wet clothes will make you cold! Besides, I'm going to get my revenge for what happened earlier!"
Princess Selene Qian knew what this man was up to, and she had imagined many scenarios, but when the moment came, she trembled with fear. Her petite and lovely body trembled slightly like a frightened bird, or perhaps she was truly unable to bear the chill of her wet clothes and was shivering.
Aurelian Dragon could see very clearly that Princess Selene Qian in his arms was indeed an incomparable beauty. She had fair skin and delicate features, and her face was crystal clear. She possessed both stunning beauty and charming demeanor, as well as an undeniable air of nobility. All sorts of charms were cleverly blended together in her, making her a treasure in the eyes of men.
If she let such a rare beauty slip by, she would surely regret it. With this thought in mind, Aurelian Dragon pressed her large lips against Princess Selene Qian's soft, fragrant lips without hesitation.
"Ugh!" Princess Selene Qian's body stiffened abruptly, a look of bewilderment flashing across her eyes.
His strong lips sucked on her soft, flower-like lips, and his nimble tongue explored every nook and cranny of her mouth. This skillful and teasing technique was irresistible, not only to a naive young girl but also to a woman skilled in the art of lovemaking.
Although Princess Selene Qian's small hands instinctively pushed away, trying to escape the man's clutches, her weak and feverish body made her actions seem more like a reluctant acceptance, further fueling the man's desire. Aurelian Dragon held her soft and supple waist with one hand, while his other hand began to roam over her delicate body.
A soft moan escaped her delicate nose; her symbolic resistance lasted only a moment before Princess Selene Qian's defenses crumbled. Her face was now burning hot, even her earlobes were as red as the flames of March, and her tender body trembled reflexively under the man's powerful caresses. But this unprecedented feeling left her intoxicated and unable to resist.
The passionate kiss finally came to an end, and the man's hot lips left their marks on her delicate cheeks, her glistening ears, and her tender neck. Her hands, unsure where to go, finally found their target. Princess Selene Qian gripped Aurelian Dragon's shoulders tightly, her whole body trembling violently, soft moans escaping her lips, her beautiful eyes already tightly shut.
Although she was quite knowledgeable and had witnessed even more intense scenes up close, the feeling of experiencing it firsthand was quite different. Even though it was just the beginning, Princess Selene Qian was completely overwhelmed by the experience.
All thoughts and words vanished under the man's passionate kisses, leaving only a blank mind as he freely explored her delicate body, deriving unprecedented pleasure from her.
Aurelian Dragon's hands were no longer content with their external movements. The nimble army of five fingers gently parted Princess Selene Qian's collar and slid inside, beginning a new round of attacks.
The girl's plump and smooth pectoral muscles gave him a feeling as if they were being kneaded and rubbed. Surprisingly, Princess Selene Qian, who seemed petite and delicate, actually had quite full pectoral muscles. Because of her slender frame, they felt so soft and boneless to the touch, which was incredibly enchanting.
Princess Selene Qian let out a soft moan, pressing her hands against his restless large hands, a strange tremor making her uneasy. But this seasoned man was not easily deterred by such a thing. He kissed her fragrant lips again, launching an even more passionate assault, while his five fingers, already occupying the fortress, firmly and forcefully kneaded her soft, full breasts, slowly but very effectively expanding his territory.
"Hmm!"
A long, trembling sound emanated from Princess Selene Qian's delicate nose. Her soft, beautiful body trembled violently, and her breasts finally surrendered. Her slender, delicate breasts, each a handful, fell completely into the grasp of the Aurelian Dragon, whose five-fingered army triumphantly savored the fruits of victory.
The intense stimulation and pleasure nearly overwhelmed the girl's heart; all thoughts vanished in an instant. Her hands, which had offered only a weak resistance, gave up and slid limply to Aurelian Dragon's waist, gently embracing his strong frame. Meanwhile, her delicate tongue began to clumsily, yet passionately, respond to the man's agile tongue.
Aurelian Dragon, completely satisfied, freely explored Princess Selene Qian's alabaster-like breasts, slowly stripping away her clothes. Lost in passion, the girl made no move other than let out soft moans, allowing her fair skin to slowly reveal itself to the man's eyes.
The bright sunlight shone on her bare breasts, warm and comforting, but it couldn't compare to the tender caress of those gentle yet rough hands. A burning desire surged within them, and the sweet scent seemed to permeate the air.
A gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo tips, the soft sound slightly awakening Princess Selene Qian's lost heart. She forced open her beautiful eyes, brimming with springtime longing, and said in a trembling voice, "This... won't do... let's go to the pavilion inside..."
"Ah!" Princess Selene Qian trembled violently, no longer having the strength to speak. Her small hands tightly hugged Aurelian Dragon's waist, her face flushed red as she buried herself in his chest. She wondered whether to keep her beautiful legs open or closed, because a hand, not content with the status quo, had already quietly slipped between her legs.
Aurelian Dragon was quite pleased with the girl's reaction; a girl who was half-knowledgeable yet curious and daring was the most interesting.
Carrying the delicate and weak Princess Selene Qian, Aurelian Dragon strode towards the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
The pavilion in the middle of the lake, surrounded by dense bamboo groves, is now full of springtime charm. Even the birds that were originally perched on the treetops have stopped singing and are tilting their heads to observe the actions of the two humans in the pavilion.
The wet clothes were piled on the stone table in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. A petite but plump and tender snow-white body lay on the man's strong chest, and soft panting came out of her alluring mouth. The scene was as tempting as it could be!
Aurelian Dragon's large hand caressed her snow-white, round buttocks, the firm yet elastic feel eliciting a sigh of praise. His nimble, long fingers had already explored the newly awakened jade gate, gradually pushing the passion in Princess Selene Qian's heart to an even higher level.
Although I didn't know when I first saw Aurelian Dragon's thick and long member, the feeling of actually touching it now was still very novel and terrifying. My slightly trembling hands gently grasped it, and an indescribable feeling arose spontaneously—was it surprise, joy, love, or fear?
Aurelian Dragon was overjoyed. The thought of Princess Selene Qian, the most noble and precious daughter of the Fast Empire, writhing beneath him in pleasure, and the feeling of her soft and delicate hands, fueled his uncontrollable desire.
Just as the arrow was about to be released, a petite figure swiftly swept across the lakeside and reached the pavilion in the middle of the lake in a few leaps.
"Your Highness, the Second Prince..."
Upon witnessing such a steamy scene, Xiaochun's pretty face flushed crimson, her mouth agape as she stared dumbfounded. She truly hadn't expected the willful princess and the Aurelian Dragon to progress so rapidly.
With a loud "bang!", Xiao Qiu, who rushed in from behind, crashed solidly into her sister.
The two, deeply in love, were startled awake. Princess Selene Qian, brimming with anger, was about to erupt when Aurelian Dragon pulled her back, saying, "Bring me your clothes!" Then, turning to Xiao Chun, he asked, "What's wrong, Second Prince?"
To the astonishment of the two pretty young maids, Princess Selene Qian, her face flushed, obediently brought the clothes from the stone table.
"Has this strange princess changed her ways?" The two maids, who had expected a scolding, had the same thought at the same time.
Xiaochun dared not look at Princess Selene Qian's face, and bowed to Aurelian Dragon, saying, "The Second Prince is coming this way!" The clever girl had already judged the influence the man before her had on Princess Selene Qian.
Xiao Qiu also said in a low, uneasy voice, "I saw Sister Qing'er walking this way from over there!"
The man, his ecstasy unsuccessful, glanced at Princess Selene Qian and muttered to himself, "So they left two sentries!" Princess Selene Qian seemed to understand his look and stamped her foot in annoyance. Unfortunately, she wasn't fully dressed yet, and her small, glistening breasts trembled in the air, instantly catching the eye of the man before her.
Upon noticing her reflection in the shy glances of her two personal maids, Princess Selene Qian glared at the drooling man, then snuggled closer, rubbing her body against him a couple of times, and chuckled, "Let's hide first!"
Aurelian Dragon sighed, reluctantly giving that alluring bosom a squeeze, and said, "Alright!"
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When Shangguan Qing'er saw the Second Prince Wen Yeda standing by the lake with his hands behind his back, her eyes lit up.
"Your Highness!"
Hearing Shangguan Qing'er's soft call, the tall and elegant Wen Yeda turned around, looked tenderly at the beautiful female official, and said, "Qing'er, what brings you to me in such a hurry?"
Shangguan Qing'er said with a slight reproach, "Can't I see you unless it's urgent?"
Seeing the slightly anxious look on Wen Yeda's face, she chuckled and said, "I have something very important to tell you. His Majesty has appointed Aurelian Dragon as the Eastern Governor."
"real?!"
Wen Yeda's expression shifted slightly. He suddenly looked around and said, "Let's talk at the pavilion in the middle of the lake!" With that, he stepped onto the winding bamboo bridge.
"How did this place come to be like this?"
Shangguan Qing'er pointed to the broken part of the bridge and asked Wen Yeda in confusion.
After glancing at it, Wen Yeda casually remarked, "This must be a clever trick by my precious sister. I wonder which unlucky guy has gotten soaked again?"
Shangguan Qing'er reminded her, "Could Princess Selene Qian still be here?"
"No, I've already checked, there's no one here." Wen Yeda said, reaching out to put his arm around Shangguan Qing'er's slender waist. With a light touch of his toes on the bridge surface, the two of them gracefully crossed the bridge and arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake in two leaps.
Wen Yeda sat down on the bluestone railing, his arm still around Shangguan Qing'er's slender waist. He leaned over and kissed her smooth, pink face before saying, "Qing'er, tell me the details quickly."
Shangguan Qing'er first looked around the pavilion in the middle of the lake and noticed the faint water stains on the stone table. She couldn't help but frown and say uneasily, "Look, there are still very fresh water stains there. Could it be that the person hasn't left yet?"
Wen Yeda sighed softly, released his hands from around her slender waist, stood up and said, "Alright, then I'll check again!"
With a swift movement, Wen Yeda quickly circled the entire island in the middle of the lake, thoroughly checking all possible hiding places before returning to the pavilion. These movements were incredibly fast, as swift as the wind, demonstrating his extraordinary skill, which was completely inconsistent with his seemingly weak appearance.
Wen Yeda's posture in the center of the pavilion was somewhat strange. His feet were slightly apart, neither fully planted, and he was concentrating with his eyes closed. His hands were even more peculiar; they were raised to his brow, forming a center shape, but the four fingers pointing diagonally outwards seemed to be pointing to the heavens and drawing lines across the earth, as if some inexplicable energy was slowly flowing within them and then spreading outwards. A strange atmosphere permeated the pavilion.
Suddenly his eyes opened, two beams of divine light burst forth, staring straight ahead, as if he had sensed something, but after a moment of concentration, he closed his eyes again.
After about ten hours, Wen Yeda slowly relaxed his body, let out a long breath, walked to Shangguan Qing'er who had been silently watching him, and said, "Now you can rest assured, speak!"
Shangguan Qing'er leaned into his arms and whispered, "Please don't blame me, Your Highness. It's just that I did this because it's a very important matter."
Wen Yeda reached out and pinched her rosy cheek, laughing, "Silly girl, how could I be angry? You're doing this for my own good."
Shangguan Qing'er first kissed Wen Yeda on the cheek to express her gratitude, and then said softly, "Tomorrow, the imperial decree appointing Aurelian Dragon as the Eastern Governor of the Capital will be officially announced. One of its contents is that Aurelian Dragon is allowed to establish his own government and organize his own troops."
Wen Yeda exclaimed in surprise, "Father trusts and values him so much, he actually elevates him to such a high position? Didn't Prince Elnario and Gilmans object?"
Wen Yeda snorted and said, "These two despicable and cunning fellows know that Father's mind cannot be changed, but they are taking this opportunity to benefit themselves and expand their own power. In this way, they have both gotten what they wanted, while I have not benefited at all. It seems that I should make plans as soon as possible."
Shangguan Qing'er smiled and said, "Your Highness, how can you say you haven't benefited? Those people from Wu'an are the biggest gain. In any case, you now have another bargaining chip."
Wen Yeda patted Shangguan Qing'er and laughed, "Goodness, you're really something, you even thought of this."
After talking for a while about what had happened in the past two days, Shangguan Qing'er smiled sweetly and said in a charming tone, "Now that Your Highness knows about such an important matter, how are you going to thank me?"
Wen Yeda, hearing the music, knew what he should do. So he unceremoniously reached out and slipped his hand inside Shangguan Qing'er's collar, kneading her full breasts a couple of times, and said with satisfaction, "They've gotten even fuller!"
"Isn't it all thanks to Your Highness?" Shangguan Qing'er embraced him passionately, her delicate body pressed tightly against his. After twisting vigorously a few times, she said reluctantly, "Not now, I still have to go back to serve His Majesty."
Wen Yeda groped and played with her for a while before releasing the panting Shangguan Qing'er. He whispered in her ear, "We'll meet at our usual place tomorrow night. I'll make sure you're too exhausted to cause any more trouble."
The two stood up, straightened their clothes, and left together. The empty pavilion in the middle of the lake returned to its usual quiet.
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After a while, a woman's clear, murmuring voice came from above the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
"I never imagined that my second brother would be with a female official serving Father... Ah..."
The sounds were interrupted by two female voices that rang out at the same time. Amidst the muffled struggles, four figures fell from the bracket set at the top of the pavilion.
Fortunately, each of them was highly skilled, and they all managed to land safely in the pavilion.
With one arm around Xiao Qiu and the other around Xiao Chun, Aurelian Dragon said to Princess Selene Qian, whose face was flushed, "You're really quite clever, managing to find such a hiding place here. I really should reward you properly."
The praised Princess Selene Qian proudly replied, "Of course! Don't you know who I am? How could such a small matter stump me?"
The place where the four of them hid was the perfect spot Princess Selene Qian had chosen for herself when playing pranks on others. It offered a view of everything inside the pavilion without being discovered. She had also cast illusion and sound-dampening spells on the cleverly crafted plaque concealing their figures, making it virtually impossible for anyone to discover the secret, unless that person possessed magical skills far superior to Princess Selene Qian's—but such a person was probably few and far between on the entire continent!
However, this hiding place was designed with Princess Selene Qian's mindset in mind, and with four people crammed in, it felt a bit crowded. Fortunately, Princess Selene Qian and her two twin sister maids were both petite and charming, so they could barely hide. Only the one man benefited, practically enveloped by the fragrant, delicate bodies of the young women; the hardship and pleasure he experienced were known only to himself.
After joking around with Princess Selene Qian and her two maids for a while, Aurelian Dragon was still incredibly happy, even though there was no real ecstasy.
Aurelian Dragon bid farewell amidst the reluctant gazes of the beautiful princess and her charming maids, and quickly left Sanssouci Palace. He needed to return home to discuss his future plans with Phoenix Vane and the others. However, his secret meeting with Princess Selene Qian had been quite fruitful. He hadn't expected that the seemingly weak and timid Second Prince Wen Yeda, who was obsessed with music, was also secretly eyeing the throne, and was a highly skilled fighter at that. Judging from his performance today, he was definitely no less cunning than his younger brother, Prince Elnario.