Chapter 243: They Must Not Let the Prince Qi and Princess Consort Qi Return Alive
Catching her off guard with his teasing, Qi Yu’s cheeks flushed red, her eyes brimming with moisture, and her round, almond eyes stared at him. "I don’t know what you’re talking about!"
Li Mingjue hadn’t planned on doing anything, but seeing her eyes darting shyly and her embarrassed demeanor, he couldn’t help but feel an itch in his heart.
His fingertips caressed her tempting red lips again before he leaned down slightly, lowering his head to kiss her.
"Mmm—"
By the time the lengthy kiss ended, Qi Yu had already collapsed weakly into his arms, her eyes carrying a hint of satisfaction.
One really couldn’t blame her for her wavering resolve, blame only that this damned man was too skilled.
She raised her hand, lightly poking his cheek with a lazy tone, "Alright, stop talking in riddles. It was the village chief who told you, wasn’t it?"
Li Mingjue captured her mischievous hand in his palm, speaking softly, "Yes, that day when both you and Ting’er disappeared, I became anxious. I wanted to ask him about your whereabouts, and unexpectedly, I found out even more astonishing things from him."
Qi Yu chuckled lightly, a playful look in her eyes as she watched him. "So it seems I wasn’t the only one shocked, even the well-informed Prince was scared."
Li Mingjue neither confirmed nor denied her teasing. His voice grew deeper as he spoke slowly, "This matter, I fear even Father Emperor does not know. The Empress really has made a smart move."