Chapter 56: Long-Awaited Kiss
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Being tightly embraced by the Princess like this, Young Master Meng finally realized what she meant by “personal” guard and “self-recommendation.”
Offering oneself as a bed warmer is already enough, yet she still reluctantly agrees?
"Who wants to offer themselves as your bed warmer?!"
Meng Chang'an immediately turned around and glared at Li Qiubai.
Because Yuechu was still lying in the outer chamber, she did not dare to make too much noise. She could only lower her voice and continue patting the Princess’ hands tightly clasped around her waist, “Let go of me first. There are still many sneaky people outside who keep trying to peep in here. I have to go and keep watch for you all.”
However, even though the Young Master had tried her best to put on a serious stance while talking about serious matters, the Princess still did not take her seriously. She only smiled faintly and asked, “Is there anyone sneakier than you?”
With the Princess asking this, the Young Master felt a bit guilty.
That was right. Her behavior of sneaking into someone else’s room through the window in the middle of the night indeed seemed far from honorable. It was no different from that of a lecher.
Before Meng Chang'an could respond, the Princess had already raised her hand to grip her shoulder and pulled her back onto the bed.
“All right, since you are already here, you are not allowed to leave again.”
After pulling up the quilt to cover both the Young Master and herself, the Princess wrapped her arms tightly around the Young Master’s waist. She nuzzled lightly against her neck and asked softly, “Just stay and keep me company, all right?”
This gentle tone made the Young Master go weak in the limbs on the spot.
Clearly, the Princess had not even used much strength. Just a slight struggle could free her from this restraint, yet at this moment, Meng Chang'an simply could not bear to use her strength to push the Princess away.
The Young Master had no choice but to lay down in accordance. She lowered her gaze slightly and looked at the face so close at hand. Helplessly, she compromised, “But my clothes are still damp. Do you not find it dirty?”
No one knew how long the Young Master had been wandering outside earlier, but her whole night clothes were covered in heavy moisture, seeping into the fabric. Wherever the Princess’ fingertips touched, it was all damp and cold.
Li Qiubai gently brushed over her wet outer clothing. Then, she placed her hand on the Young Master’s lower back, looked up at Meng Chang'an, and smiled lightly, “I have seen even wetter before. Would I mind just a little water stain?”
Hearing this, Meng Chang'an’s face instantly turned red.
“What nonsense are you talking about?!”
Feeling the Princess’ hand spinning on her lower back through her clothing, along with the Princess’ extremely suggestive words, made the Young Master Meng involuntarily develop some enticing thoughts.
Thinking about what might happen next, the Young Master quickly shoved her hand under the covers, seized the Princess’ wrist, and suppressed her voice as she scolded, “Do not be mischievous. Yuechu is still outside!”
If she had to engage in such intimate acts with the Princess in front of others...
The Young Master felt that she was still not that bold for now.
Without giving the Young Master any chance to overthink, the Princess feigned ignorance and asked, “What is the matter with Yuechu being outside?”
Oh, another misunderstanding.
The Young Master felt a surge of frustration. She immediately turned her head aside and replied sulkily, “It is nothing.”
After seeing the Young Master’s frustrated and embarrassed expression as she had hoped, the Princess smiled and leaned in to turn the Young Master’s face back toward her. In a voice only the two of them could hear, she whispered, “What is wrong? Are you afraid I will eat you?”
At this, the Young Master finally noticed the Princess’ burning gaze.
When her eyes fell on the Princess’ lips, the Young Master could not help but swallow and softly murmur, “Who eats who is still uncertain.”
The Princess did not refute this. Instead, she moved even closer to the Young Master, until their lips nearly touched. She then smiled sweetly and provocatively asked, “But Yuechu is still outside. Do you dare to eat me?”
Young Master Meng felt even more depressed.
The Princess’ words hit the nail on the head. Indeed, with Yuechu present, she really did not dare to act.
However, this wicked woman knew she did not dare and still wanted to tease her to the extreme. This made the Young Master feel even more restless. She immediately leaned forward, wanting to bite the Princess’ rosy lips as a form of punishment.
Unfortunately, before she could touch the Princess’ lips, the Princess had already pulled her head back.
The warm breath that lingered at the Young Master’s nose dissipated in just a moment.
“All right, I will not tease you anymore.”
Successfully stirring Young Master Meng’s restless heart, the Princess buried her cheek in the Young Master’s neck and chuckled softly, “Sleep now. I am tired today and can no longer stir about.”
The Young Master felt a lump stuck in her throat, unable to rise or fall.
She knew this person was doing it on purpose, but thinking of the dark circles under the Princess’ eyes and realizing she must be exhausted from her journey, Meng Chang'an could not bring herself to delay the Princess’ rest any longer.
The Young Master finally managed to suppress the heat rising in her heart. However, the person in her arms did not relent and once again leaned close to her neck, blowing softly as she asked, "Did you not leave the capital long ago? Why did it take you so long to get here?"
At this point, Meng Chang'an could finally see what the Princess was truly thinking.
The feeling of desire burning within but receiving no relief was something the Young Master did not want to experience again.
Not giving the Princess a chance to continue teasing, Meng Chang'an held her head tightly and, with a muffled voice, said, "I am just an ordinary person. I do not rush my journey, so I naturally travel slowly. Unlike Your Highness, who is in a hurry to accompany the Prince Consort back to his hometown to visit his family, you are naturally very anxious."
The faint hint of sourness in those words made the Princess pause for a moment.
Without giving the Princess a chance to respond and offer comfort, the Young Master swung out the hidden weapon from her sleeve, cutting the wick of the oil lamp on the table.
"Forget it, you should sleep now."
Meng Chang'an had intended to extinguish the light so the Princess could fall asleep sooner, but unexpectedly, at the moment the lamp went out, lightning suddenly flashed outside the window.
In just an instant, thunder followed, rumbling into everyone's ears.
The sudden loud noise startled Li Qiubai so much that she could not help but shudder.
Noticing the Princess' discomfort, Young Master Meng forgot the momentary awkwardness she had felt earlier. She hurriedly reached her hand under the blanket and pulled the Princess into her embrace, gently patting her back to comfort her, saying, "Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, it is just thunder."
In the past, when the Young Master was not around, even if there were thunder and lightning outside, the Princess would not have been afraid.
After all, back then, she had no one by her side. No matter how scared or startled she was, she could only grit her teeth and endure it, telling herself there was nothing to be afraid of.
Moreover, she wouldn’t allow herself to be afraid.
But now, being protected and comforted like this by the Young Master, the Princess unexpectedly developed a sense of dependence. She immediately shrank into the Young Master's arms, tightly holding onto Young Master Meng, gently nuzzling against the skin of her neck, and murmured, "Mm."
Young Master Meng only assumed that the Princess was frightened by the thunder yet trying to appear strong. Her heart instantly softened, and she forgot the Princess' teasing earlier. She directly reached out and covered the Princess' ears with her hands.
The deafening thunder was thus blocked outside by Young Master Meng's palms, no longer causing the fear that seemed to shake her heart before.
Li Qiubai instantly felt at ease.
It seemed that her infatuation had not been in vain after all.
Though the Young Master was foolish and did not understand romantic gestures, this silly girl's heart was ultimately sincere and pure.
In this way, even the vinegar jar that this person could knock over at any time now felt like a jar full of honey to her.
The Princess could no longer hold back her smile. She immediately leaned against the Young Master's neck, tracing with the tip of her tongue as she slowly left her own mark.
In the darkness, only the flickering lightning occasionally flashed. The Young Master could not see the Princess' expression, nor could she guess the Princess' thoughts at this moment. She only focused on shielding her from the roaring thunder outside, silently enduring the heat spreading across her neck.
Forget it, forget it. If it was like this and could distract the Princess from her fear, then she could just endure it.
It was only after the thunder had stopped and the heavy rain started pouring outside that the Young Master released the Princess' ears. She tucked the strands of hair behind the Princess' ear, trying hard to suppress the panting that almost slipped out, and finally said, "Alright, there is no need to be afraid now."
Li Qiubai suddenly felt that leaving just one kiss on the Young Master's neck really was not enough.
When she heard those words, she did not respond. Instead, she caressed the Young Master's cheek. Sensing the burning heat beneath her palm, she leaned closer and pressed her lips against the warmth.
After being apart for days, her longing had already overflowed from her heart.
"It was not for the sake of the Prince Consort that I rushed. I missed you, that is why I hurried."
The Princess did not explain further. All the words she could have said were ultimately turned into a lingering kiss.
With Yuechu still outside, Young Master Meng dared not, but the Princess was bold beyond measure.
Unlike her previous teasing, this time, the Princess was rather open and generous. She bestowed upon the Young Master a lingering kiss, not letting go of any corner between Young Master Meng's lips and teeth.
It was unlike the fiery kisses of the past. In the darkness, where neither could see the other's face, this gentle and soft kiss that deepened with time had its own unique flavor.
Only when Young Master Meng could no longer suppress the sound of her panting, a breath slipping out from her throat, did the Princess finally stop her movements slightly.
"Shh."
Li Qiubai tilted her head a little, kissing the Young Master from her lips to her ear: "Yuechu is still outside, you must not make a sound and let her hear."
As she spoke, the Princess' hand slid down from the Young Master's cheek to her neck.
"Don't…"
With just that touch, Meng Chang'an shivered and quickly grabbed the hand that was causing trouble at her neck, trembling as she said, “That is enough… enough… do not make any more trouble!”
What is enough? It is clearly not enough.
The Princess still wanted more, but knowing that the current environment was indeed inappropriate, she realized that the Young Master truly did not wish for more. She did not dare to continue to be reckless, so she lay back down, continuing to lean against Meng Chang'an's neck, and spoke softly while enduring, “I will let you go this time. If you come to me again next time, I will not let you off so easily.”
The Princess' muffled dissatisfaction only made Young Master Meng's heart soften even more.
It was rare to see this seductive demon at a disadvantage. After pulling the Princess close again, the Young Master had already calmed her chaotic breaths. She leaned against the Princess's head and laughed, “I am not foolish. Since you said that, how could I dare to come to you next time?”
Outside, the sound of rain continued, while the whispers inside gradually quieted down.
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=3614052
This translation is originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com please read it there. and check out other stories too.
Yuechu initially thought she had finally gained this rare opportunity to eavesdrop, hoping to hear things she had never heard or seen before. However, after listening for a long time, all she could vaguely catch were a few repeatedly mentioned phrases: “Yuechu is still outside.”
Accompanied by the repeated phrase of “Yuechu is still outside,” she ultimately could not resist her exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep with the sound of the rain.
