Ping Zhao Lu

Chapter 122 Remembering the Contributions of Brother-in-law

In the next two days, Xu Zhouye seemed to be completely immersed in those ancient books.

He buried himself in books all day long, concentrating on reading one thick ancient book after another, as if he was eagerly looking for some crucial clue or answer.

Whenever he flipped through the yellowed pages, he wouldn't allow anyone to disturb him. Even the slightest sound of approaching footsteps would alert him and he would immediately stop what he was reading and carefully put the book away.

Every time Chu Yunxiao came to visit, the classics that were originally spread out on the table seemed to suddenly disappear without a trace.

Xu Zhouye would stand up and greet them as if nothing had happened, as if he hadn't even been studying hard. Afterward, he would either continue to pace around Fengluan Palace, lost in thought, or simply head straight to the library and plunge once again into the vast ocean of knowledge.

He was almost inseparable from his books throughout the whole day.

Finally, Chu Yunxiao couldn't hold back any longer and asked a question, but Xu Zhouye brushed it off lightly with words like "I have nothing to do, just take it as a pastime."

Such an answer obviously couldn't dispel Chu Yunxiao's doubts and worries. Even questioning the secret guards was futile. It was said that the Queen had read almost every book in the library, and the content was broad and scattered, with no specific categories.

This behavior made Chu Yunxiao even more puzzled.

Especially in recent times, he has clearly felt that the Queen's attitude towards him has changed subtly. The Queen who used to be gentle and considerate, always thinking about him, now often finds various excuses to refuse to get close to him.

Sometimes, when they finally managed to sleep together, it was just a dry embrace, without any further intimacy. Worse still, even this simple embrace was not allowed. All these things made Chu Yunxiao feel annoyed and anxious.

It’s no wonder that Chu Yunxiao is so worried.

After all, when they were in love, the Queen had been almost inseparable from him. But now, her cold and distant demeanor was truly hard for him to accept.

Chu Yunxiao couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the Queen was still brooding over his last temper? Or was it that after spending so much time with her, the Queen had grown tired of him...

The more he thought about it, the more flustered and uneasy Chu Yunxiao became.

That night, all was silent, the moonlight streaming down the golden bricks and jade tiles of the palace. As usual, he undressed with ease and prepared to climb into the queen's bed.

When he just stepped onto the bed and had not yet laid down, suddenly, a pair of white and distinct hands quietly reached out from behind him and gently wrapped around his waist and abdomen.

Chu Yunxiao only felt a warm breath rushing towards his face, making his breathing involuntarily pause.

"Your Majesty, I want to..." Xu Zhouye's gentle voice, with a hint of temptation, slowly entered Chu Yunxiao's ears.

Chu Yunxiao was stunned by these sudden words, and the string of rationality that was originally tense in his mind broke in an instant.

His chest began to rise and fall slightly, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated. He raised his hands, tightly grasped the hand that was wandering freely on his body, and said with all his strength, "What do you want?"

Xu Zhouye chuckled, but didn't answer the question immediately. He tilted his head slightly, gently nuzzling the emperor's stern, resolute face with his chin. After a brief pause, he breathed softly, "Yes... Your Majesty."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Yunxiao could no longer bear it. Before he even had time to wait for Xu Zhouye to make any further moves, he turned over and pressed his queen hard under him.

Chu Yunxiao's eyes were filled with dark colors, and he stared at the instigator under him with undisguised fiery gaze. He said in a deep voice: "Since the Queen has spoken, you are not allowed to regret it midway."

After saying this, he could no longer suppress the surging emotions in his heart. He suddenly leaned down and fiercely kissed the two red lips that he had been thinking about day and night, as if to avenge all the dissatisfaction of being neglected during this period of time.

For a moment, the only things in their world were each other's rapid breathing and passionate kisses.

Soon, the thin and gorgeous curtains were filled with a charming warmth and endless spring scenery.

……

The next day, the morning light first appeared.

Xu Zhouye closed his eyes tightly, drowsy, and subconsciously turned over in a daze.

In that instant, he felt as if his entire body had fallen apart, sore and limp, without a trace of strength. The indescribable discomfort caused him to utter a dull groan.

After a long while, Xu Zhouye slowly opened his eyes, and his vision gradually became clear.

When he saw the figure in front of him who was still immersed in dreams, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Thinking back to what happened last night, Chu Yunxiao was like a possessed man, demanding more from him crazily. No matter how he cried and begged for mercy, it was useless. Moreover, it seemed that the more tears he shed, the more excited Chu Yunxiao would become.

Xu Zhouye's thoughts were in a mess, but his eyes unconsciously fell on the emperor beside him again.

He stared at Chu Yunxiao's sleeping face quietly for an unknown amount of time before suddenly a feeling of malice came over him. As if possessed by some unnatural force, Xu Zhouye approached him, opened his mouth, and bit Chu Yunxiao's strong neck and shoulder fiercely.

It was this sudden bite that instantly woke Chu Yunxiao, who was still sleeping soundly.

He first groaned softly, then quickly raised his heavy eyelids and looked straight at the culprit who disturbed his sweet dream.

His eyes were slightly hazy, yet tinged with a hint of resentment. His low, hoarse voice rang out, "After all that last night, the Queen still had the energy to tease me?"

"That's not teasing at all." Xu Zhouye raised his chin, staring straight at Chu Yunxiao without flinching, and said confidently, "I'm just waking up Your Majesty! Today is the annual Mid-Autumn Festival. Your Majesty, please don't forget your brothers and sisters."

Chu Yunxiao had a helpless look on his face. He raised his hand and gently stroked the slightly red part of his neck and shoulder that was bitten by Xu Zhouye. He looked at the smug person in front of him with a half-smile and teased, "The Queen is really considerate, but... please be gentler next time. If I don't know the severity of the situation, I will die. Who will satisfy the Queen's needs in the future?" After saying that, he raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of teasing.

Xu Zhouye was suddenly speechless.

Sure enough, compared to being a hooligan, I am still a little bit inferior.

Nowadays, Chu Yunxiao can speak dirty words with ease, and he can do so without changing his expression or heartbeat, which is really infuriating and funny.

"Shameless!" Xu Zhouye couldn't help but mutter in a low voice. After glaring at Chu Yunxiao fiercely, he quickly got up and left the bed.

The action was quick and efficient, leaving Chu Yunxiao sitting alone on the bed with a faint smile on his lips.

As Xu Zhouye sat down in front of the mirror, Qinghe's voice came from far away.

"Your Highness, the Major General has sent a message!"

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye sat up straight instantly, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He stood up impatiently, took two steps at a time and walked towards Qinghe, and asked anxiously, "Let me see it quickly!"

After taking the letter, Xu Zhouye quickly opened it and read it at a glance.

When he saw the familiar handwriting, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, and his eyes shone brightly, like the shimmering lake water under the warm spring sun.

Since his elder brother went to the northern border to fight, although letters were sent back from time to time, the number was not large, and the content was mostly simple reports of safety, with words like "I'm fine, don't worry", and there were rarely any new and interesting things to tell.

Despite this, every letter was invaluable to Xu Zhouye. He would carefully read it several times and then carefully store it away. Because these brief words could let him know that his brother was doing well outside, which was enough to make him feel comforted and at ease.

Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and this letter comes at the perfect time.

Seeing Xu Zhouye’s happy smile, Chu Yunxiao couldn’t help but raise his lips and feel happy for him.

At least today, his queen will not be easily upset anymore.

This wave of credit goes to my brother-in-law.