Liu Ye lay on the bed with his clothes on, and Shen Tang lay beside him.
The bed in the sleeping palace was large, with a small distance separating the two of them as they lay on the same bed.
Shen Tang watched the sleeping man beside her.
His eyes were closed, with long, dense eyelashes, a tall and jade-white nose, beautifully curved lips, moist and pink, seemingly very kissable.
Compared to Xiao Jin, who was wild and masculine, he had a touch of gentleness and nobility.
Every inch of his features seemed painstakingly carved by God, without a hint of flaw, like the creator’s favorite masterpiece, making people unable to resist the fascination just by looking.
Aware of the gaze beside him, the man’s lashes trembled slightly.
Though he appeared to be sleeping soundly, a touch would reveal the subtle tension in his muscles, his whole body strung tight, as if lying beside him was not a loving partner but a vigilant enemy.
"Jia Lan" ... more accurately, Liu Ye, although he disguised as Jia Lan, his mindset was different, so how could he perfectly disguise?
Short-term deception might not pose much difficulty for him.
But over time, even he would find it unbearable to continue the act.
Liu Ye was meticulous and alert, having ascended as the Sea Queen, with various factions sending beauties his way, including spies and assassins.
He never allowed others to share his bed; he used spiritual power to mesmerize them directly.
This time, unexpectedly, he truly shared a bed with a female who wholeheartedly wanted to kill him. How could he truly sleep at ease?
Even if he temporarily deluded Shen Tang, there remained the risk of her waking, posing a great threat.
He closed his eyes deeply, trying to make his breathing appear calm, silently thinking: It’s just lying on the bed for one night, that’s all.
This time, it was difficult to refuse. He would find a reason later to stabilize her.
Just need to endure through the night.
Liu Ye initially thought the night would pass peacefully, but a soft, sweet female voice sounded in his ear, with a hint of coquettishness:
"Ah Lan, hold me."
Liu Ye’s breath faltered, unable to continue the façade, then he opened his eyes, stunned with disbelief, "Tangtang, what did you say?"
Shen Tang pouted her rosy lips, looking up at him with a bit of discontent, "Why don’t you look happy? In the past, you would embrace me without me even asking! Now, after finally reuniting, I feel... you’re colder than before?"
She sniffed, feigning a pitiful look, her eyes red as she glared at him, looking as pitiful as could be.
Liu Ye’s heart involuntarily clenched softly.
He coughed lightly, covering his explanation, "Nothing of the sort, Tangtang, you’re overthinking. I just woke up, not quite adjusted yet."
As he spoke, he gently wrapped his arm around the female’s slender waist, appearing tender as he held her in his embrace.
However, having had many intimate encounters with Jia Lan, Shen Tang naturally noticed the difference.
This embrace was distant, lacking warmth, like mechanically repeating a gesture.
Shen Tang thought to herself that she was initially careless, her mind clouded with surprise and excitement, missing those minor details. Now, knowing Liu Ye’s true face, she easily sensed something was amiss.
He was too stiff and indifferent.
Jia Lan was proud and shy, yet also domineering, especially when they were alone, always gentle and eager as if wishing to always cling to her!
And Liu Ye at this moment, his embrace was devoid of warmth, even making her feel a chill, her body instinctively rejecting, forcing her to suppress a slight tremor.
Nonetheless, a full performance was necessary!
Shen Tang gritted her teeth, not allowing this opportunity to fail, suppressing all emotions within her, she nestled gently in his arms.
She blinked those enchanting, moist eyes, gazing at him with deep love, speaking longingly and nostalgically:
"Ah Lan, kiss me."
Liu Ye’s body stiffened slightly, without response.
Shen Tang pushed him away, propped herself up and stared at him, her eyes veiled in clouds of grievance, angry and sad, "You won’t even kiss me now! You’ve changed! No wonder there are so many beauties in the palace. You’ve already changed your heart, right? The words you said were merely to placate me."
"Of course not, I love only you! They have nothing to do with me, I haven’t touched them." Liu Ye sincerely coaxed.
His latter statement was indeed truthful; he hadn’t moved those females, merely imposing a bit of illusion.
"I don’t believe you!"
The little female’s eyes, as beautiful as stars and the moon, glistened with tears, as though betrayed by a heartless man.
She lightly bit her lip, speaking coquettishly and childishly, "Then kiss me!"
"Kiss me once, and I’ll believe you, forgive you."

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