Chapter 68: This Is A Place Only You Can See And Only For You To Savor

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The mountain road was rugged and difficult to traverse. The carriage swayed back and forth, causing the two inside to jolt and tremble along with it.  

Just like the ripples in their hearts.  

The moment Meng Chang'an was forcibly pressed against that softness, it felt as though she had touched a scalding hot potato. All she could sense was scorching heat beneath her fingertips.  

Instinctively, she wanted to withdraw her hand. Unfortunately, her palm was firmly grasped by the Princess, held tightly against the Princess' chest, leaving no room for retreat.  

Clearly, the one being taken advantage of at this moment was the Princess. However, looking at the Princess' alluring gaze, so captivating and filled with charm, the Young Master felt as if she were losing control of herself. Her blood surged instantly. Not just her face but even her neck turned completely red.  

"Well, can you feel it?"

Seeing the Princess' calm demeanor, her lips curved in a slight smile, the Young Master immediately realized she was being teased on purpose. She felt both embarrassed and annoyed. She quickly hid her earlier flustered and guilty expression, glaring fiercely at the Princess with a puffed-up air of defiance.  

Noticing this, Li Qiubai's smile grew even more pronounced. Not only did she show no fear, but she even raised her eyebrows at the Young Master and said, “Why are you not speaking?”  

Meeting the Princess' playful gaze, the Young Master refused to back down. She boldly went along with it and casually ran her hand over the fabric beneath her palm, pressing down firmly.  

“Ah, you…”  

The soft, helpless voice did not sound like a cry of pain but more like a shy and annoyed whimper.  

As she wished, a flush spread across the Princess' cheeks, which finally left the Young Master somewhat satisfied.  

Taking the opportunity to pull her hand back, Meng Chang'an then properly rested it on the Princess' waist and spoke with a faint smile.

"Pressing Your Highness like this without hearing her cry out in pain means the injury should be nearly healed."  

Though her fleeting ripples of emotion had not been satisfied, the Princess did not get upset. Instead, she gave the Young Master a playful glare before nestling back into her embrace, tilting her head slightly upward.  

"Indeed, it is all thanks to Miss Shen's excellent healing ointments that my wound has healed so quickly."  

As the Princess raised her hand to rest it on the Young Master's shoulder, she casually picked up a strand of hair nearby and twirled it around her fingertip. With a smile, she continued, "Unfortunately, even if the wound has healed, I am not sure if the scar can ever fade completely. I wonder if Chang'an would mind it?"  

The Young Master was stunned for a moment before replying, "Should you not be asking yourself if you mind the scar, Your Highness? Why would I mind?"

Satisfied, Li Qiubai curved her lips into a smile. Supporting herself against the Young Master's body, she leaned closer to her ear and softly exhaled warm breaths onto her earlobe.  

"This is a place only you can see and only for you to savor. Of course, I must know if you mind. What if you dislike it and come to resent me in the future?"  

The moment the Princess' warm breath brushed against her ear, mixed with her straightforward words and unabashed teasing, it instantly made the Young Master feel hot and restless.  

Meng Chang'an turned her head slightly, meeting the Princess' sly smile directly.  

Even though she knew this person was deliberately stirring trouble to tease her, the heat in her heart had nowhere to go. Fearing she might burn alive from the flames in her chest, the Young Master made a decisive move. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against the Princess', cutting off any further nonsense that might ignite an even fiercer fire in her heart.  

Those soft lips entice people to indulge.

To prevent herself from losing control and doing something reckless in the carriage that might ruin the Princess' reputation, the Young Master merely gave the Princess' lips a gentle bite as a form of punishment. She then withdrew slightly, stopping half a finger's width from the Princess' lips, and said in a hoarse voice, "If Your Highness continues to deliberately tease and seduce me like this, do not blame me for not showing any courtesy."  

Hearing this, the Princess was not afraid but instead smiled. She hooked her arm around the Young Master's neck, pulling her closer.  

"No courtesy? And how exactly do you plan to show no courtesy?"  

Before the Young Master could respond, the Princess leaned in and captured her slightly moist lips.  

She merely brushed against the Young Master's lips softly, then mimicked her earlier action by giving her lips a light bite.

After biting her, the Princess seemed reluctant to part, so she pressed her lips back against the Young Master's and gently blew on the spot she had just bitten.  

As she soothed her with her breath, the Princess did not forget to continue provoking her.  

"Is this what you meant by not showing courtesy?"  

Their lips remained tantalizingly close, almost touching but not quite.  

With the Princess speaking, their lips would occasionally part and then meet again, brushing against each other lightly.  

Unlike the passionate entanglements of the past, their lips now only occasionally made contact, not even enough to be considered a kiss.  

Yet, this teasing, fleeting touch was even more maddening than a proper kiss, making one’s heart itch unbearably.  

Meng Chang'an could not help but swallow hard, her gaze at the Princess growing more fiery.

Seeing the Young Master like this, the Princess' smile deepened, spreading even further. After a brief pause, she leaned closer to the Young Master’s thin lips and deliberately enunciated each word.  

"If that is the case, then do not be courteous with me."  

As her small lips moved with each word, they would occasionally brush against the Young Master's lips, making the itch in her heart grow even stronger.  

Faced with such enticing provocation, how could the Young Master endure?  

Without giving the Princess a chance to retreat or go back on her words, Meng Chang'an raised her hand, firmly cupping the back of the Princess' head, and proactively captured her lips.  

Unlike the fleeting touches and gentle bites from before, this time the Young Master showed no courtesy. She cared nothing for propriety or decorum. Right there in the carriage, she pressed the Princess beneath her and began to carefully savor and suck on her lips.

The fiery heat in her heart ultimately found its outlet through the Princess, the very instigator of it all.  

After enduring so much to finally provoke the Young Master into taking initiative, the Princess smiled in satisfaction. She held the Young Master's neck tightly and responded with equal fervor.  

However, as their breaths intertwined and their tongues met, the Young Master felt that the fire within her had not been extinguished. On the contrary, it only burned more intensely.  

Their lips and tongues entwined in a relentless dance, neither willing to yield. Both took the lead in their fervent exchange, determined to savor every bit of the other’s taste before stopping.  

It was only when the Princess began to gasp for breath that the Young Master regained her senses. Suppressing her own desires, she reluctantly eased up and released the Princess. Then, she raised her hand to gently touch the Princess' swollen lips, stroking them as she teased with a smile.  

"Was not Your Highness acting quite arrogant earlier? Are you already unable to keep up?"  

The Princess adjusted her breathing slightly, managing to catch her breath. She directly grasped the Young Master's hand and stared straight at her with an unrelenting gaze.

"Who says I cannot keep up?" After a brief pause, Li Qiubai continued, "Is that all? Can it not be a bit more excessive?"  

The Princess' eyes glistened with a watery sheen, her words brimming with barely concealed anticipation and suggestion. Her bewitching demeanor almost made the Young Master lose her composure.  

Meng Chang'an took a deep breath, steadying her chaotic, racing heartbeat before leaning her forehead against the Princess'. She gently stroked the Princess' back, her fingers tracing the edge of the bandage beneath the fabric that covered the scar left by the arrow piercing through her body. In a low voice, she responded,  

"Anything more excessive will have to wait until Your Highness has recovered."  

Li Qiubai could not help but curve her lips into a smile. She quickly tightened her arms around the Young Master, pulling her closer, and softly murmured with a coquettish tone,  

"Then do not forget, alright?"  

Meng Chang'an's face flushed slightly, and she replied helplessly, "Mm."

Knowing that the Young Master was feeling sorry for her, Li Qiubai did not press further. No matter how unsatisfied or unwilling she felt, she only stole another sweet taste from the Young Master’s lips before behaving herself. After that, she stopped provoking any more flames and obediently nestled in the Young Master’s arms. Pulling Meng Chang'an down with her, she lay on the blankets spread out in the carriage, their faces close as they exchanged whispered, intimate words.  

Breathing in the fragrance from the beauty in her embrace, the Young Master felt a deep sense of peace. Eventually, unable to resist the exhaustion of staying awake all night, she held the Princess close, slowly closed her eyes, and drifted into slumber.  

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This translation is originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com please read it there. and check out other stories too. 

The camp was not far from the gates of Yecheng. After traveling for a little over an hour, the procession arrived outside the city gates.  

Outside the city gates, a group of government officials had long been waiting. When they saw the leader of the procession riding up the official road, bearing the royal banner, the previously relaxed officials, who had been chatting idly, immediately fell silent. They quickly tidied their appearances and stood in an orderly, respectful line.  

As the main entourage halted outside the gates, the leading official stepped forward, bowed deeply, and called out loudly, "It is an immense honor for Your Highness to grace us with your presence. We have failed to welcome you from afar and humbly beg Your Highness' forgiveness for our negligence!"  

At this moment, there were also many commoners waiting in line to enter the city. Seeing such a grand scene, those who had yet to enter curiously turned their gazes toward the carriage heavily guarded in the center of the procession, trying to catch a glimpse.  

Seeing this, Yu Jin couldn't help but frown, secretly disgusted in his heart, thinking it was really a nuisance.

Commander Yu held no regard for the ostentatious display of Yuzhou’s officials, who didn’t even bother to hide their superficial theatrics. Without dismounting, he rode his horse forward, lifted his chin toward the leading official, and coldly asked, "What is the matter?"

After the Governor of Yuzhou was imprisoned, the court had yet to dispatch someone for interrogation or appoint a new official to take over. Thus, some administrative affairs in Yuzhou were temporarily handled jointly by the Chief Clerk of Yuzhou, the Minister of War of Yuzhou, and the former Governor’s aide.

The official who led the crowd in shouting "Your Highness" was the former Governor's aide,  temporarily handling Yuzhou's government affairs. His name was Guo Shan.  

No matter how coldly Yu Jin looked at him, Guo Shan still stepped forward with a smile and said, "I heard that Her Highness was frightened on the road. This humble servant is incompetent and could not send anyone to greet you. I can only wait here to apologize to Her Highness. I hope Her Highness can show some leniency."

Yu Jin glanced at Guo Shan coldly. To avoid being made a fool by the scholars who were observing, he forcefully held back the words ‘How dare you?’ and instead said coldly and bluntly, "No need."  

However, no matter how much Yu Jin refused, Guo Shan was unwilling to give up. He continued with a bow and a smile, saying, "Then I will not disturb Her Highness for now. However, the residence has already been prepared for Her Highness at the governor's office. All the officials of Yuzhou are gathered here, waiting to welcome Her Highness and offer their respect. I hope that both Your Excellency and Her Highness will honor us with your presence."

"There is no need. The Prince Consort's family resides within Yecheng. Naturally, Her Highness will return home with the Prince Consort."  

"This..."  

Guo Shan's expression turned troubled. After all, Yu Jin was not wrong. It made no sense for the Princess to ignore her husband’s residence and stay at the government office instead. However, recalling the orders from above, he could not easily give up. Just as he was racking his brain for a suitable excuse to invite the Princess, he heard Yu Jin coldly add, "If there is nothing else important, please make way, sirs. Do not block the road for others entering the city."  

Such an obvious jab—if Guo Shan still could not catch on, all his years of navigating the bureaucracy would have been in vain.  

No matter how displeased he was, he dared not lose his temper in front of the Princess' favored attendant. Helpless, Guo Shan forced a strained smile, wiping away his cold sweat as he continued, "My lord, you must be joking. This humble official merely wishes to welcome Her Highness and ease her journey..."

Fortunately, it didn't embarrass him for long, and it didn't give Yu Jin a chance to speak out again to drive him away. The soft sedan chair that had been parked behind the officials had been lifted open.

"I did not expect that after all these years, Commander Yu has not changed a bit—still so aloof and unyielding, refusing even this small courtesy. I wonder if this is the Imperial Sister's intention to decline the favor, or if it is entirely Commander Yu's own idea?"

Author’s Note: 

I'm crying. There are so few comments. Are all your comments blocked by real-name authentication