After becoming pregnant, the cold-hearted nobles all went mad.

Fuquan looked at Shen Lingyi, said "please," and led the way.

Shen Lingyi followed him, but they did not go to the palace.

"Where is my father-in-law taking me?"

Fu Quan smiled faintly and said, "You'll know when you arrive, Miss. His Majesty wanted to come as soon as he heard that you had enrolled in Luming Academy, but unfortunately, he was too busy with court affairs."

Shen Lingyi didn't take the old eunuch's words to heart. If the emperor wanted to come, how could anyone stop him?

How much she meant to Pei Heng was a matter of opinion.

Fuquan had no idea what Shen Lingyi was thinking. If he did, he would definitely grumble to himself, "She's hanging the portrait by her bedside. What else could it be but that she's thinking about him so much?"

After arriving at a house surrounded by bamboo groves, Fuquan withdrew.

Shen Lingyi pushed open the wooden door, and a wisp of mist rushed in. There was a rustling sound behind the screen, as if someone was getting dressed.

The man clicked his tongue and muttered under his breath, "This Fuquan... he's getting more and more disorganized in his actions."

"Your Majesty is in high spirits," Shen Lingyi said, stepping over the screen. "I had long heard that the academy was built on a hot spring mountain, but I had never actually seen the hot spring and thought it was fake. Now that I see it, I realize I was just being ignorant."

By the pool, Pei Heng stood wearing a soaked undergarment, with a wine cup and a goblet beside him. No one was serving him.

Shen Lingyi naturally poured him a cup of wine and said softly, "Your Majesty, please."

Their eyes met, and Pei Heng's pupils suddenly darkened.

The two had not seen each other for several days. Since they parted at the Lantern Festival, so much time had passed that he felt he could easily let go, and so he had refrained from looking for her for so many days.

It did have some effect initially; he hadn't looked at the painting the craftsman had given him by his bedside for a long time.

however,

I only realized it was all fake when I met them in person.

He never let go of it from beginning to end, but knowing the painting was fake, he didn't bother to look at it.

Pei Heng's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, his gaze almost solidifying as he raised his hand to take it.

The next second, Shen Lingyi exclaimed "Ouch!"

With a slight flick of her wrist, the clear wine spilled out, some landing on her own clothes and some on Pei Heng's garments.

The girl frowned pitifully, softly apologizing, but her eyes gleamed with a mischievous glint.

"Your Majesty is magnanimous. I'm sure you won't hold this against me. I'll just wipe it for you."

Her soft, boneless hands, like snakes, slithered under her clothes, igniting a fire.

Pei Heng originally relied on this pool of warm water to suppress the restless Gu worms in his body.

Every month-end brings a few agonizing days, and today, not only is it the end of the month but also the full moon, making it the time when the Gu worms are most excited and unable to contain themselves.

Even with the help of this special spring, it was difficult to suppress her, yet she still dared to provoke her like this.

If Pei Heng continues to endure this, he won't be a man.

"Thump!"

Shen Lingyi tilted her body and fell into the water, creating splashes that quickly turned her cheeks red with heat.

Her slender waist was held in the man's palm, her snow-white breasts faintly visible.

Anyone who saw this scene would go crazy, let alone Pei Heng in his current state.

Pei Heng was eager to kiss those lips that were emitting soft moans when Shen Lingyi stopped him with her index finger.

"Um?"

The man looked puzzled; his desire was interrupted, but his voice was slightly hoarse, though he showed no displeasure.

Shen Lingyi drew circles on his chest with her finger. "Your Majesty, have you perhaps forgotten where you are?"

"So what?" Pei Heng never cared about these things. The so-called land of saints was still under the feet of the world.

"But I'm still studying here," Shen Lingyi said, feeling wronged. "Does Your Majesty only think of yourself and forget about my situation?"

Actually, these were all excuses; she never intended for Pei Heng to be so easily won over.

Once is enough. Otherwise, just keep a carrot in front of them and let them have it too easily, otherwise they won't cherish it.

"Now you're thinking about these things? Why didn't you agree when I wanted you to enter the palace?" Pei Heng held the girl tightly.

"This dilapidated academy is better than my palace, and you love it so much that you've refused to even send messages to you several times..."

The more he spoke, the darker his eyes became, and a sense of danger seemed to be lurking in the air.

Pei Heng did send people to find Shen Lingyi, but she turned them away several times with excuses.

Shen Lingyi, however, was prepared. She pouted and accused, "Your Majesty has forgotten that I am not yet betrothed to anyone. How can I face people if we are seen making love in public?"

She utters provocative words as soon as she opens her mouth; in full view of everyone, in private, Pei Heng couldn't help but imagine the scene.

He raised an eyebrow. "It's not bad, though."

Seeing that the little girl's eyes were about to well up with tears again, Pei Heng quickly changed his words.

Fuquan, standing guard outside the door, naturally couldn't hear anything. He was inwardly marveling at the good fortune of this Miss Shen when…

They saw Xu Yanqing hurrying towards them.

"Your Highness...why are you here at this hour? Didn't you go to Shou Kang Palace?"

Xu Yanqing glanced behind him, his brows furrowed deeply. "I'm looking for Shen Lingyi. My mother specifically asked to see her."

When Fuquan saw his serious expression, his heart skipped a beat.

"Your Highness, you jest. His Majesty is inside. Why would he come here looking for Miss Shen? You know what day it is."

"His Majesty is inside?" Xu Yanqing looked surprised, and his aura suddenly became more imposing.

He had only asked around and learned that Shen Lingyi was here, so he came looking for her.

Ever since he dug out the witch doctor, Princess Su's health has deteriorated drastically, and she has developed a severe case of being sensitive to cold. No matter how many imperial physicians were consulted, they could not cure her. Xu Yanqing was extremely anxious about this.

These past two days, Princess Su has fallen ill again, and he thought of Shen Lingyi, who once saved his mother's life.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty was also here. How did these two end up together?

Fuquan immediately felt like slapping himself.

I told you not to talk nonsense!

When he tried to stop him again, it was clear that he could no longer stop Xu Yanqing.

His voice was cold and clear, each word ringing out: "Since His Majesty is also here, then I must go in. Shen Er is an unruly and reckless man."

"If she were to offend His Majesty, it would be a responsibility you cannot bear."

After saying that, he was about to blindly rush forward.

"Oh, Your Highness! You really can't go in! His Majesty is still inside!" Fuquan rushed in after him.

"presumptuous!"

Xu Yanqing felt a blur before his eyes, and before he could see clearly, a screen flew out and crashed into Fu Quan.

Pei Heng was protecting someone in his arms. The person's small, delicate body was curled up on his chest, completely covered by a cloak, with only one shoulder exposed, which was dazzlingly white.

Xu Yanqing then realized what had just blinded him.