Ping Zhao Lu

Chapter 114: Sleeping in separate rooms is a sign of marital discord

Chu Yunxiao smiled faintly, and walked forward with light steps. He then reached out and put his arm around Xu Zhouye's slender waist. With a slight tug, he pulled her into his broad, warm embrace. Then, he lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "What a beautiful day! Why not enjoy it?"

However, facing Chu Yunxiao's intimate actions and words, Xu Zhouye seemed a little indifferent.

Without hesitation, he raised his hand, pushed away Chu Yunxiao's tightly wrapped arms, and took several steps back. At the same time, he looked up at the sky and said softly, "It's getting late. Shouldn't we go back?"

Hearing this, Chu Yunxiao couldn't help but frown slightly, seeming puzzled and dissatisfied with Xu Zhouye's eagerness to return to the palace. He asked, "So anxious? After finally coming out, the Queen only wants to go back?"

Xu Zhouye didn't respond to Chu Yunxiao's question, but silently turned away, avoiding his burning gaze. After a moment, he muttered softly, "I'm truly exhausted. I just want to return to the palace and rest as soon as possible."

After saying that, he lowered his eyes and no longer looked at Chu Yunxiao. He turned around and slowly walked into the cabin.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao naturally wouldn't let him go easily. He took big strides and followed closely behind him. Every time he took a step forward, Xu Zhouye would involuntarily speed up.

Finally, Chu Yunxiao stopped moving forward, a look of displeasure flashing across his face as he asked, "What does the Queen mean by this?"

Xu Zhouye still kept his head down and remained silent, as if he hadn't heard Chu Yunxiao's question at all. At this moment, he suddenly quickened his pace and walked quickly into the room.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao followed in without hesitation.

After both of them entered the room, Chu Yunxiao could no longer suppress his inner impulse. He completely ignored Xu Zhouye's resistance and struggle, and suddenly stretched out his arms and hugged him tightly in his arms.

Then, without saying anything, he lowered his head and kissed Xu Zhouye's lips hard.

Xu Zhouye was obviously frightened by Chu Yunxiao's sudden kiss. He pushed Chu Yunxiao's solid chest hard and even hit it a few times with his little fists to express his strong resistance.

However, no matter how hard he struggled to break free, Chu Yunxiao still held him tightly and refused to let go, completely indifferent to his resistance.

In desperation, Xu Zhouye simply gave up breathing and could only let Chu Yunxiao do whatever he wanted in his mouth.

Chu Yunxiao's passionate and domineering behavior left him defenseless. He was choked to the point of being almost unable to breathe. His chest heaved violently, and even crystal tears seeped out of the corners of his eyes.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao finally stopped.

He stretched out his fingers distressedly and gently wiped away the tears that slid down Xu Zhouye's cheeks. A trace of helplessness and pity appeared in his eyes. He whispered, "This is the second time the Queen has resisted me like this."

The first time was in the Imperial Study, when he was jealous of the Queen and Prince Huai.

Xu Zhouye's face flushed. "Your Majesty is too unrestrained...you have thrown everything the imperial physician said to the wind."

Chu Yunxiao sighed softly upon hearing this and explained, "How could I have forgotten? It's really the Queen who misunderstood my feelings." As he spoke, he raised his hand again and carefully wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of Xu Zhouye's eyes. He then gently assured her, "I just wanted to spend a night here with you. I won't do anything more."

Not going to do more?

Xu Zhouye didn't believe it.

"Your Majesty promised me a three-month abstinence, but now I'm in the carriage... How should Your Majesty explain this?" Xu Zhouye said resentfully.

Facing this question, Chu Yunxiao felt somewhat at a loss for words, but he still pretended to be calm and shamelessly defended himself, "I didn't go in either. I just asked you to use your mouth..."

"Your Majesty!" Xu Zhouye was shocked.

What kind of vicious words just came out of his mouth!

Xu Zhouye flung his sleeves and sat down on the bedside angrily. "If you insist on not returning to the palace, then I'm afraid I'll have to ask Your Majesty to sleep in the next room."

When Chu Yunxiao heard this, how could he agree? "Husband and wife sleeping in separate rooms is discord."

"I just don't get along with Your Majesty!" Xu Zhouye said angrily.

After saying this, as if feeling that this was not enough to vent his anger, he immediately added, "Especially the things going on in the bedroom are extremely discordant!"

Chu Yunxiao was stunned at first, then he couldn't help laughing.

However, seeing Xu Zhouye's increasingly ashamed and angry expression, he quickly put away his smile and said seriously: "It's all my fault anyway, but doesn't the Queen enjoy this? Sometimes she even pesters me to come a few more times..."

"Stop talking!" Xu Zhouye's face turned even redder. He interrupted Chu Yunxiao angrily, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into. "If Your Majesty hadn't insisted...how could I...in the final analysis, Your Majesty's needs in this area are too strong."

Hearing this, Chu Yunxiao couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He coughed twice and tried to change the subject. "Okay, let's not talk about this. Queen, aren't you tired? Then take a rest. I will hold you while I sleep and will never do anything else."

Xu Zhouye was half-believing and half-doubting: "If Your Majesty continues to act recklessly as before, then don't blame me for being so bold. Please leave." When he said this, although his tone was firm, there was still some uncertainty in it.

Chu Yunxiao smiled when he heard this and replied, "Okay, I won't do anything rash."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked towards Xu Zhouye, gently stretched out his hands, and began to undress him.

After taking off the heavy coat, Chu Yunxiao hung it on the hanger beside him.

Then he turned and walked to the window, intending to close the half-open window tightly.

However, at this moment, a cruise ship slowly passed by and happened to confront the boat that Chu Yunxiao was on.

Chu Yunxiao's hand, which was originally closing the window, suddenly stopped.

He looked carefully and saw several figures standing at the bow of the opposite ship.

"Father...Father!" Chu Heyuan exclaimed.

Chu Yunzheng was also stunned. After he came to his senses, he hurriedly bowed to Chu Yunxiao and said respectfully, "Brother." After the ceremony, his eyes involuntarily glanced towards the cabin window where Chu Yunxiao was.

Wang Ruo and Shi'an, who were following closely behind them, bowed silently, not daring to make a sound.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao nodded slightly in response.

Because they were familiar with each other, the two ships stopped at the same time.

At this time, Xu Zhouye, who was about to go to bed, heard some unusual movements outside the window and became curious.

He didn't even bother to put on his shoes, and just walked towards the window barefoot.

"Tai... Heyuan!" Xu Zhouye saw Chu Heyuan and a happy smile immediately bloomed on his face, his excitement was beyond words.

Chu Heyuan was also very excited when he saw Xu Zhouye, and quickly waved at him, "Father!"

Chu Yunzheng's expression was indescribable.

He knew that wherever his royal brother was, Xu Zhouye would naturally be there.

When Chu Yunxiao saw that Xu Zhouye was barefoot, his originally calm face instantly turned gloomy.

Without saying a word, he quickly and decisively picked up Xu Zhouye and carried him sideways in front of everyone, then strode into the house.

This sudden action startled the people on the opposite side. They stared blankly at what was happening before their eyes and stood there for a moment, at a loss as to what to do.

Chu Yunzheng looked at his brother's back as he left with Xu Zhouye in his arms, a hint of envy and bitterness in his eyes.

At this moment, Chu Heyuan was like a frightened little rabbit, his face flushed, his heart beating rapidly, and he looked uneasy.

Shi'an turned his head away consciously, looked up at the sky, and pretended to be indifferent to what was happening around him.

In comparison, Wang Ruo was much simpler. He didn't realize there was anything wrong with the scene and just looked around curiously.

As for the servants who were doing odd jobs, they all lowered their heads, pretending that they saw nothing, and continued to concentrate on the work at hand.

Xu Zhouye, who was suddenly carried into the room by Chu Yunxiao and put on the bed, now had an attractive pink glow on his cheeks.

His bright eyes kept flashing, and he obviously had not recovered from the shock just now. His heart was beating like a deer, pounding non-stop.

He never imagined that Chu Yunxiao would be so careless about other people's opinions and pick him up in public...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but raise his hand and quickly cover his steaming face, as if trying to hide the shy blush.

He lowered his head slightly, and murmured in a low voice: "Your Majesty doesn't care about face, but I, your minister, do."

At this moment, Chu Yunxiao slowly bent down, reached out and gently removed the other person's hand that was covering his face, then slowly lowered his head, letting his forehead touch the forehead of the person under him tightly.

At this moment, the distance between the two was so close that they could almost feel each other's warm breath.

Chu Yunxiao stared straight at the person under him, his eyes revealing endless tenderness and concern, and he said slowly: "How can face be as important as the Queen's health? Don't walk around barefoot next time. What if you catch a cold and get sick?" Although there was a hint of blame in his words, it was more filled with love and care.

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye couldn't help but chuckle. As he laughed, he reached out and gently pushed the person who was pressing on him, saying softly, "I'm not that delicate. But... since we all happened to meet here, why don't we get together?"

Chu Yunxiao heard this, looked at Xu Zhouye with a smile, and asked, "Is the Queen going too?"

Xu Zhouye shook his head gently, a hint of fatigue appearing on his face. He yawned slightly and said, "No, I'm really a little sleepy and want to rest."

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao raised a doting smile at the corner of his mouth. He lowered his head again and gently pressed a soft kiss on Xu Zhouye's lips. Then he whispered, "Then sleep well. I'll be back soon."

"Okay." Xu Zhouye nodded obediently in response.