The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

According to Liao Qinglan's previous habit, she would not be able to fall asleep if she did not take a bath before going to bed.

But because I was in a hurry to travel some time ago, I was forced to put this habit on hold.

After moving to an independent residence yesterday, the first thing she did was to jump into the bathtub and wash herself clean from head to toe.

As a result, Gu Mingzhao said that her scent was too strong and she didn't look like a man.

She is a person who listens to advice.

Rather than not taking a shower, she was more afraid of others discovering her identity as a woman.

So after returning from Wang Tingzhi today, Liao Qinglan simply did her daily cleaning and went to bed to rest.

She lay alone on the bed, her eyes unconsciously looking towards the door to the inner room.

The sound of water coming from the door was like a trickle of water, flowing through her heart.

After a while, the door creaked open and Liao Qinglan quickly closed her eyes.

Footsteps were heard and Gu Mingzhao returned to the bedroom, still covered in moisture.

He seemed to think that Liao Qinglan was already asleep, and lay down beside her very gently.

After a while, a steady breathing sound came from beside her. Liao Qinglan stopped pretending to be asleep and looked at Gu Mingzhao in a trance.

All the candles in the room had been extinguished, and the room was dimly lit. Only by the moonlight could one vaguely see his outline.

Gu Mingzhao was not fat to begin with, but he had been traveling a lot recently, and his face had become even thinner and more three-dimensional.

Her hand unconsciously touched Gu Mingzhao's lips.

His lips are very thin. I've heard before that people with this type of lips are generally very heartless.

I don’t know if Gu Mingzhao is like this…

Liao Qinglan circled Gu Mingzhao's mouth with her fingertips, tracing the shape of his lips, trying to calm herself down.

What happened tonight was like a storm in her heart, and she couldn't let it go for a long time.

Because of their different positions, Wang Tingzhi can be so cold and ruthless to those who like him.

Then how will Gu Mingzhao treat those who deceive him?

Since her rebirth, all the kindness she showed to Gu Mingzhao was actually deceiving and taking advantage of him...

Gu Mingzhao liked her because he felt that she had always been unconditionally good to him.

If Gu Mingzhao knew that her thoughts were not pure, would her end be the same as in her previous life?

She didn't get any affection or respect, and became his concubine...

Could it be that the daughter of the Qingzhou prefect and the woman who went to see Wang Tingzhi today were lessons for her?

Thinking of this, Liao Qinglan felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

Not knowing where she got the courage from, she suddenly sat up, bent down and kissed Gu Mingzhao.

Her kiss was shallow and awkward.

His lips were cool and soft.

The moment their lips touched, Gu Mingzhao's eyes slowly opened, his gaze clear.

Gu Mingzhao grabbed the back of her head, turned his body slightly, and pressed her under him, taking the initiative.

In contrast to the coolness of his lips, his breathing was hot and heavy.

The tip of his tongue pried open her teeth and explored her mouth unscrupulously.

Gu Mingzhao kissed her deeply, their lips and tongue entangled tightly together, making it almost impossible for Liao Qinglan to breathe.

Liao Qinglan closed her eyes, put all those random thoughts behind her, and just felt his breath.

When she turned over just now, her arms were pressed down and she felt that the posture was a bit awkward.

So she pulled her arms free with great effort and crossed her hands around Gu Mingzhao's neck.

Such a response seemed to condone his rampage, which undoubtedly increased the sensory stimulation to Gu Mingzhao.

His slender fingers gently stroked her waist.

Those were a pair of hands that often held swords, with distinct joints and a strong and vigorous look.

Her slender waist seemed extremely fragile in his hands, as if he could crush her with just a little force.

But Gu Mingzhao moved very gently, as if afraid of hurting her, and he moved gently over her body.

Liao Qinglan felt her scalp tingling and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Don't..." A faint moan escaped from Liao Qinglan's mouth, breaking the silence of the night.

Gu Mingzhao bit her lower lip lightly as if punishing her, then let go of her reluctantly and put some distance between them.

With a barely perceptible tenderness on his face, he whispered, "Isn't it a little late to be afraid now?"

Liao Qinglan didn't answer, but just snuggled into his arms.

"If you keep teasing me like this, I can't guarantee that I can stop." Gu Mingzhao looked at her teasingly.

Liao Qinglan leaned on Gu Mingzhao's chest, lowering her eyelids: "Can you do this to someone you don't like?"

"Who said I don't like you?"

His answer was like a spring breeze on her face, which made her stunned for a moment.

Gu Mingzhao probably guessed why she was acting abnormally today: "Do you think Wang Tingzhi was too cold-blooded towards the woman who delivered the medicine?"

Liao Qinglan did not answer his question.

"Your Highness, if one day you find out that I have lied to you, what will you do?" She asked casually, with a hint of temptation in her voice.

Gu Mingzhao chuckled, took her out of his arms, and pinched her face: "It seems that you threw yourself into my arms today because you are hiding something from me and want to use the honey trap."

His tone was very relaxed, and he seemed to not care at all.

"Aren't you going to ask me what's the matter?" Liao Qinglan looked at him and asked.

Gu Mingzhao's eyes were full of doting: "If I don't let you talk today, you won't go to sleep. Tell me, let me see what kind of thing is worth making you so restless."

"If I am with you just for your status and to seek your protection, what will you do?"

The words that had been hidden in her heart for a long time were spoken out today, and Liao Qinglan felt as if the stone pressing on her heart was suddenly removed.

She waited quietly for Gu Mingzhao's answer like a prisoner awaiting trial.

There was a brief silence, and Gu Mingzhao had an indescribable expression on his face: "That's it? Is this even a big deal?"

"Isn't this important?" Liao Qinglan was stunned.

"You are not after my status and position, so are you really just after my good looks? My status is here. Even if it's not you, how would I know if she is interested in my status if it's someone else?"

Liao Qinglan felt mixed emotions: "You...you don't mind?"

Gu Mingzhao held her in his arms: "If I like you, I will be willing to be used. If I don't like you, don't even think about getting any benefit from me. You are lucky that it is the former."

Liao Qinglan's eyes were slightly wet and she hugged Gu Mingzhao tightly.

Her A Zhao was so gentle and tolerant, how could she bear to let go.

Gu Mingzhao felt relieved to see that her worries had been resolved.

Unconsciously, Liao Qinglan had occupied an extremely important position in his heart.

Her joys and sorrows all touched his heart.

Being nice to her is like a habit ingrained in our bones.

Gu Mingzhao couldn't help but think that he must have really liked her in the past.

He patted her back gently, as if coaxing a child, and soon they fell asleep in each other's arms.