Though this man wasn’t exactly untouched, at least he was clean.
Lin Nong took the initiative to plant a kiss on his Adam’s apple.
Xiao Chengyan shuddered violently!
Only men would understand the devastating impact of such a kiss!
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In this harmonious society, we reject pornography, gambling, and drugs!
Strive to be a well-behaved darling~
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Lin Nong had originally been thinking about how to act more innocent, since before transmigrating into this book she was far from being a pure maiden!
But she forgot – this body was brand new!
There was no need to pretend at all. During the first half, she was cursing vehemently in her heart!
As for the second half…
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[Author’s note: Use your imagination!]
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Lin Nong was exhausted.
Soaking in hot water provided no relief whatsoever.
She whimpered softly.
Like a silent accusation.
Yet also like tsunami-like praise.
Xiao Chengyan, feeling satisfied after so long, looked down at her flushed little face.
From this moment on, Lin Nong completely became his woman!
She was reserved and bashful.
Her helpless, shy eyes that stared directly at him seemed to possess soul-stealing power in the candlelight.
His palm stroked her flat abdomen, hoping she would conceive soon while simultaneously wishing she wouldn’t get pregnant too quickly – perhaps he could enjoy her delicate charm in bed a while longer.
However, he wasn’t originally someone who prioritized physical desires. He had even avoided taking concubines or marrying women from powerful families due to his disgust with feminine rivalries. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have married Zi Sangli and remained without concubines for two years just because of her superstitious words.
But perhaps he should admit that from the first moment he saw Lin Nong, he had felt possessive toward her beauty.
Through their subsequent interactions, he discovered beneath her gentle perceptiveness an entirely different charm – clever, lively, with a touch of lazy willfulness, yet completely disdaining competition and contention. Though stunningly beautiful, she remained quiet as if trying to hide herself, always cautious, never seeking attention or making herself conspicuous.
Yet every time he stepped through the Wangfu gates, he would involuntarily think of her.
Wanting to see her with his own eyes, to check if she was content that day.
Wanting to ask personally if anyone had mistreated her recently.
During many quiet nights, he would wonder – if Lin Nong were his wife, he would have to worry about whether someone might take advantage of his absence while he was busy with court affairs…
Lin Nong lifted her head and breathed orchid-scented words near his ear: “Wangye… please stop touching…”
She feared that if this continued, she might reveal her true nature and turn the tables on him!
After all, tonight’s events… ahem… were quite something!
Xiao Chengyan nibbled the tender flesh behind her ear: “Want more?”
Lin Nong looked at him with a thoroughly startled expression, speaking incoherently to maintain her character: “No! This humble concubine… Wangye, please spare this humble concubine!”
Xiao Chengyan finally showed restraint and didn’t continue.
Lin Nong sighed in relief and tried to move out of his embrace.
But Xiao Chengyan didn’t let her succeed, lifting her chin instead: “If the Empress Dowager hadn’t pressured us, and if I had continued treating you coldly, would you have just lived your life so indifferently?”
Lin Nong bit her lip, her pale hand resting on his shoulder: “Throughout these years in the capital, this humble concubine has witnessed people going mad, dying, living in misery worse than death, and losing everything – all because of greed! This humble concubine doesn’t want to become detestable. If I can live quietly in a secluded corner, that would be perfect.”
“I once thought that if this humble concubine behaved properly, perhaps one day Wangye would agree to let ‘Lin Nong’ die. Then I could change my name and leave this bustling, troublesome capital to travel and find a paradise to settle down!”
She still hadn’t forgotten the freedom beyond these walls.
Making Xiao Chengyan clearly understand that her heart still yearned for the wild outdoors!
This displeased him.
The force of his grip on her chin intensified: “You are already this prince’s woman. Your heart should belong entirely to me! Everything you think of, everything you long for, can only be me!”
He spoke as if it were natural.
This was the confidence and authority granted by imperial power and status.
Even after over ten years in this era, Lin Nong still disliked this commanding tone.
But reality had taught her, and forced her, to bow to power.
She didn’t possess Wu Zetian’s strategies and cunning, otherwise she would have overturned this feudal dynasty!
So she settled for the next best thing – become Crown Princess! Become Empress! Become Grand Empress Dowager!
So that “evil forces” could no longer oppress her!
In response to the man’s domineering words, Lin Nong deliberately avoided answering: “Wangye… you’re hurting this humble concubine…”
Xiao Chengyan turned over, pinning her beneath him, his voice carrying authority: “Answer me.”
Lin Nong looked at him with deer-like eyes, faintly shimmering with grievance and fear.
Xiao Chengyan frowned.
Thinking that since they had just consummated their marriage, he shouldn’t be so harsh with her.
He slightly softened his sharp gaze, but still held her chin.
Lin Nong softly embraced his body: “This humble concubine belongs to Wangye, and should naturally make Wangye the center of everything at all times.”
Xiao Chengyan was finally satisfied: “I am your husband, your master, and the sole reliance for you and our children! As long as you are obedient and sensible and bear me a first son, I will give you everything you want.”
Lin Nong softly acknowledged.
She knew!
Of course she knew!
This was an era where men were superior to women. No matter how intelligent a woman was, she could only be forced to remain confined to the inner chambers!
He was still just a prince now, but in the future he would be crown prince, emperor, holding power over life and death of all subjects in Zhou dynasty. And women to emperors were merely chess pieces! These were the rules of this era’s game, leaving no room for rebellion from a free-thinking modern person like her!
Now that Xiao Chengyan had taken her virginity, he had also broken his promise to Zi Sangli.
When more women entered the Wangfu in the future, he would no longer hesitate – whoever caught his eye or had useful value, he would favor as he pleased!
If she wanted to live well and not be bullied, she could only rely on him, sharing power from his hands and gaining special favor!
So besides bearing the first son to secure her position, she must seize the time before Xiao Chengyan became an iron-fisted emperor and before he abandoned romantic attachments, to grasp that thread of youthful affection!
Children and these affections would be her important bargaining chips to stand firm in the future!
As for petty romance and love, to her modern soul, they were the least valuable things!
However…
As long as she acted well, Xiao Chengyan would naturally believe he could obtain everything!
Lin Nong extended her fair arms, wrapping them around his neck, leaning against his chest: “I beg Wangye to show mercy, don’t let Nong Er drift like duckweed across the vast world.”