met free Chapter 190 Breaking into the Daughter-in-Law's Room at Night
Chapter 190 Breaking into the Daughter-in-Law's Room at Night
Li Heng didn't follow, it seems he still had something to discuss with Li Longji.
Walking along the palace corridors, Ya Ru couldn't help but sigh and asked softly, "Was your performance today satisfactory? Will it cause trouble for His Highness...?"
This is probably the last time the two will speak openly and at close range.
"Don't worry," Li Mao said softly, "Everything is fine. His Majesty is very satisfied with you, and so is my brother. Just continue to be the way you are now. Remember the contact information I gave you, and be very careful when using it. Don't act rashly unless it's something important."
Ya Ru pursed her lips and agreed in a soft voice.
—Actually, it's not so bad. Although I can't see His Highness Prince Shou, I can do what I can for him, which is good.
That evening, Ya Ru stayed alone in the temporary palace prepared for her. Looking up at the sky, she felt very insecure. She had only been in Chang'an for a day, but she couldn't help but miss her hometown, the Yinshan Grassland, the happy life she had spent in Lingzhou, and Li Mao, who had always taken care of and supported her.
The palace is so secluded and lonely...
Moonlight streamed through the windowpanes, casting a silvery glow that, like a thin veil, gently enveloped the palace. All around was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of the night wind through the branches, making the entire night exceptionally still.
Ya Ru sat by the window, her thoughts becoming increasingly complicated.
She couldn't help but sigh softly, "I wonder how His Highness is doing now..."
Suddenly, a soft footstep sound came from outside the door.
Ya Ru's heart suddenly raced, and she immediately tensed up.
Suddenly, a large hand covered her shoulder.
who? !
In a panic, Ya Ru remembered the grappling techniques Li Guangbi had taught her, and without hesitation, she grabbed the hand and tried to throw it to the ground.
With a gasp of surprise, Ya Ru stopped in her tracks.
She looked closely and realized that the person in front of her was none other than her future father-in-law, Emperor Li Longji, whom she had just met that morning!
Ya Ru's face turned pale instantly, and she immediately knelt down on the ground.
Her voice trembled as she said, "I deserve to die. I didn't know it was His Majesty who had arrived. Please forgive me."
Unexpectedly, Li Longji was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and helped her up, saying in a relaxed tone, "It's alright, it's alright. The young lady is indeed very clever. Even I almost fell for her trick. Mao'er is right. You are both literate and martial. You are indeed an extraordinary woman."
Although Li Longji's words seemed harmless, his gaze and actions sent a chill down Ya Ru's spine.
She felt a growing sense of unease, recalling Li Mao's warning: never provoke Li Longji.
Li Longji moved slightly closer to Ya Ru, his gaze carrying a hint of ambiguity: "Ya Ru, you are truly a rare and wonderful girl, possessing both talent and martial arts skills. Would such an outstanding woman be content to remain merely a concubine of the Crown Prince?"
He said meaningfully, "Alas, I think the Crown Prince is a good son in every way. It's just that he's too rigid, unapproachable, and doesn't know how to cherish women. I'm really afraid he won't be able to take good care of you in the future."
What does this mean? How could a father say such a thing in front of his son's fiancée?
Ya Ru's heart was filled with alarm bells, but she forced herself to remain calm and finally managed to force a smile. "Thank you so much for your praise, Your Majesty. I am deeply grateful."
Li Longji then said, "This Mao'er certainly knows how to pick people."
After saying that, he brazenly reached out and touched Ya Ru's cheek.
In an instant, Ya Ru's body stiffened like a stone. She was extremely anxious inside, but she still maintained her composure on the surface.
Seeing that she did not resist, Li Longji's smile deepened.
"I will rest here tonight, so you must serve me well. Mao'er didn't teach you these things, but that's alright, I can teach you."
Ya Ru was terrified and stammered, "Your Majesty, please do as you please, but... I am not very knowledgeable and I am afraid I cannot serve you well. Perhaps I should study some more before serving Your Majesty?"
"Don't worry," Li Longji said softly, "you will do very well."
As he spoke, he began to walk into the inner room.
Ya Ru's mind was in turmoil. She knew that if Li Longji succeeded tonight, it could trigger a series of unpredictable troubles. At that moment, she suddenly remembered Li Mao's instructions, gritted her teeth, and tried to stall for time as much as possible.
"Your Majesty, I have a small request," Ya Ru said, mustering her courage.
Li Longji stopped what he was doing, turned to look at her, and said, "You speak."
"May I perform another dance to express my gratitude to Your Majesty? This 'Dance of the Startled Swan' is my specialty, and I have never performed it for anyone else before," Ya Ru said.
Her expression was incredibly earnest. How could Li Longji possibly know that her so-called "first time offering this dance" had actually been performed several times by the campfire for Li Mao, Guo Ziyi, and others?
How could he refuse when the beautiful woman so cautiously asked to dance for him?
Li Longji raised an eyebrow, revealing an expression of interest.
"Alright, then let's see your performance. If I'm satisfied, I'll treat you even better."
Li Longji is now at the height of his audacity. He doesn't even consider that Ya Ru is Crown Prince Li Heng's fiancée, and he's already trying to take advantage of beautiful women. Of course, he even managed to snatch Yang Yuhuan, who was already married to Li Mao, into the palace. What in this world is he incapable of doing?
Anyway, when the time comes, he can simply take Ya Ru into his harem and then tell the world that Ya Ru seduced him. Portraying a woman as a femme fatale is not a difficult task for him.
The reason why emperors can act with impunity is because of the immense power they wield, which makes them lose their sense of self and gradually become arrogant and conceited, naturally leading to their gradual decline into incompetence.
Ya Ru nodded and immediately found a suitable place.
With a light touch of the toes, she danced gracefully.
She was still extremely nervous, knowing that she could only use this to distract Li Longji and temporarily prevent a worse situation from occurring. But if Li Longji was still interested after the music ended, she didn't know what to do.
Accompanied by soft music, Ya Ru's dancing figure was like falling petals, every movement full of charm.
She was completely focused and tried her best to show her best side.
Ideally, Li Longji would be so captivated by the sight that he would forget his original purpose for coming here.
When the music ended, Li Longji clapped his hands and praised, "What a wonderful dance! It truly lived up to my expectations!"
Far from forgetting his purpose in coming here, he laughed and said, "Now is the perfect time, we're both in the mood. Come here, let me pamper you properly."