Lan Murou went to the kitchen first. She looked around and saw leftover hu bing in the steamer, so she hurried to make a pot of soup.
She was skilled at making food. Whenever he was in a bad mood, she would make something to appease him. Given her efforts, he might show her a little mercy.
Meanwhile, Tantai Ye had been waiting impatiently and finally saw her walk in with the food box.
She wore a soft white jade shirt, her figure graceful. Her fair little face was delicate and beautiful, with a gentle smile.
The fierceness in his heart inexplicably subsided a lot.
"Going out in the middle of the night wearing that torn shirt, do you want to freeze to death?"
His tone was cold and biting, as if it would seep into her bones.
Lan Murou trembled slightly. She placed the food box on the table and smiled gently, "I left in too much of a hurry."
She was afraid of being tormented, so she had rushed out and forgotten to put on a fox fur coat.
"Come here."
She hesitated for a moment, but didn't dare to refuse. She slowly walked over and sat on his lap.
Her chin was suddenly lifted, and she fell into his deep, dark eyes.
He smelled of alcohol, and the scent was sharp when she was close.
She couldn't help but furrow her brow and lean forward slightly.
"General, I made soup cakes. Would you like some?"
Tantai Ye didn't speak. His calloused hand roughy caressed her chin. His beautiful phoenix eyes looked at her with a lingering gaze, as if he were contemplating something.
Lan Murou's heart trembled. She instinctively reached for his collar and said tenderly, "General, what's wrong?"
"Rou'er, you stopped taking that medicine a long time ago."
As soon as he said this, her body instantly stiffened.
Love Flower!
During that time in Zhongzhou, she had listened to Ah Luan and mentioned it to him a few times. He had grown impatient, and knowing she wouldn't dare to run away, he had agreed. She hadn't taken the Love Flower since then.
Why was he suddenly bringing this up again?
Tantai Ye seemed not to notice her expression. He leaned down and kissed her lips, murmuring, "Rou'er, let's continue taking it tomorrow."
Hearing his seemingly soft but firm words, Lan Murou was horrified and involuntarily filled with fear and trembling.
She couldn't help but overthink.
Was this lunatic stimulated by the Prince and Ah Luan, afraid she would also run away, and thus wanted to continue giving her the Love Flower to have no worries about the future?
She really didn't want to drink it again.
That medicine would make her unable to leave him for the rest of her life.
"Why are you trembling?"
His large hand gripped her waist tightly. His dark eyes stared at her intently, with obvious curiosity.
Lan Murou's body trembled uncontrollably, and her pale lips quivered.
This pathetic appearance further ignited Tantai Ye's desire.
He loved seeing her look so pitiful.
He couldn't help but cup her fair neck and caress it. His thin lips pressed against her trembling pink lips. Feeling her fear, he curved his lips slightly, skillfully parted her teeth, and deepened the kiss.
Lan Murou's body had long been trained to be obedient. As soon as he kissed her, she instinctively hugged him, daring not to resist.
"Be more proactive."
He said in a hoarse voice, lifted her waist, and placed her on his lap.
Lan Murou's back trembled slightly. She hugged his neck and leaned in to kiss his lips, teasing and nibbling, which made the corners of his eyes turn red.
"General, can I stop taking that medicine? After drinking too much of that stuff, my head always feels dizzy."
Her voice was soft and sweet, her large eyes looking at him with a watery gaze.
Tantai Ye's gaze fixed on her pink lips. Then he reached out and roughly caressed them. Lan Murou couldn't help but wince in pain.
"Don't want to drink it?"
She softly hummed in response.
Tantai Ye, while caressing her, stared at her with his hawk-like eyes. After a long silence.
Lan Murou felt uneasy. She moved closer to him and gently kissed his throat. Sensing his arousal, she started kissing his lips again, seducing him.
"You've learned to be quite skilled now."
He lowered his eyes and glanced at her coldly.
Lan Murou lowered her gaze and remained silent. She proactively unfastened his belt.
He only spoke harshly, but his body had already sent her signals.
"I will stay by the General's side obediently and will never run away."
Hearing this, Tantai Ye's dark eyes gradually softened. He hugged her waist and placed her on the table in front of him, lifting her legs to wrap around his waist.
"Rou'er, your brother participated in this year's military examination?"
Lan Murou's heart leaped, and her body stiffened.
"What are you afraid of? Shall I let him go to the military camp for training?"
"General, heβ" Before she could finish, Tantai Ye interrupted directly, "What? You don't agree?"
His voice was very cold, and the sharpness that suddenly gathered in his eyes pierced her like arrows, colder than the cold table behind her back.
Lan Murou tightly grasped the table, bit her lip, and remained silent.
He was sensitive and suspicious. He intended to keep her brother by his side and watch him at all times.
Seeing her like this, Tantai Ye's coldness gradually receded. He leaned down, kissed her lips, and his voice softened a bit.
"The officialdom is dark. Except for those from aristocratic families, those without background will be suppressed. If he attracts attention, he might be in mortal danger."
"I will protect him and send him to the military camp for half a year to a year. He can gain military merit and then return to the capital to report for duty."
Lan Murou pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.
"As you know, if I want to monitor him, there are many ways. It's only because of your face that I thought of sending him to the military camp for training."
His rough fingertips caressed her. His handsome face bore a smile that didn't reach his eyes, and turbulent waves of heat rolled within him.
Lan Murou lowered her eyes.
Indeed, with Tantai Ye's power, he could easily arrange a leisurely position for A Yan in the Ministry of War, or lock him up in secret. Sending him to the military camp for training was a stroke of luck that many people would wish for.
A Yan had always wanted to join the army, and this might be a good opportunity.
But if this was the case, A Yan's future career would also depend on him. What right would she have to expect him to let her go?
"Why aren't you speaking?"
Her chin was lifted by his cold hand, and the emotions in her eyes were instantly wiped away.
Lan Murou reached out and hugged his waist, her voice gentle, "I'll listen to the General."
What right did she have to object?
Even if A Yan was not allowed to pursue his ambitions, with Tantai Ye's power, he had many ways to deal with them.
Thinking of A Yan, she wondered how he was doing now.
Tantai Ye was pleased with her obedience. He curved his lips, leaned down, and kissed her.
"General, is A Yan still in the capital?"
"Yes, he's in the mansion."
Lan Murou said, "Can I see him?"
"When we get back," Tantai Ye said, scooping her up and lying down himself, his deep voice sounding relaxed. "On your own."