The man froze, sweat pouring down his neck. Then, with a panicked curse, he spun toward the window and leapt into the night, vanishing into the shadows.
Li Jun took a step to give chase but stopped when a sudden pull on her sleeve made her turn.
Shen Yuqing's fingers curled tightly around the fabric, holding on as if letting go would mean falling into an abyss.
"Hot… hot…" Shen Yuqing's voice trembled, face flushed all the way to her ears.
She hugged Li Jun and rubbed her face against her neck.
"Qing'er, how are you feeling?"
"Your Majesty…" Shen Yuqing whispered.
Li Jun froze.
She could feel the heat radiating from Shen Yuqing's body, the faint scent of osmanthus on her skin mingling with Li Jun's own.
A soft sigh escaped Shen Yuqing's lips as she pressed closer, her body brushing against Li Jun's with urgent need.
Li Jun's hands hovered at her waist, caught between instinct and reason, between pushing her away or pulling her closer. This… this is the legendary aphrodisiac?!
In the next breath, she swept Shen Yuqing into her arms and carried her toward the inner room.
The lanterns inside cast a dim, golden glow, their light brushing over Shen Yuqing's flushed cheeks and misted eyes. Placed gently on the bed, she no longer resembled the cold Commander Shen. Instead, her every breath, every glance dripped with a sensuality that made Li Jun's thoughts scatter.
Shen Yuqing's delicate fingers reached for the ties of her robe, loosening them one by one. Her teeth caught her lower lip, a silent invitation that made Li Jun's throat tighten.
Standing at the bedside, Li Jun could hear her own heartbeat.
"Qing'er…" she murmured, voice low and conflicted. Her mouth went dry as she swallowed hard.
Abruptly, Li Jun turned and rushed out of the inner room. Shen Yuqing needed help but in this moment, there was no one she could trust.
After a quick glance around, she returned and shut the door. One by one, she bolted the windows, her hands trembling. She couldn't risk the fake eunuch coming back to harm her Qing'er.
Inside, Shen Yuqing lay naked on the bed, her skin shimmering with a soft sheen of sweat.
Li Jun hurried to her side. "Qing'er…" she reached out to touch her forehead. It was burning hot. "You have a fever."
Shen Yuqing's body moved like a snake, slowly twisting under the soft touch of Li Jun's hand. It felt like cool water flowing over burning skin, and she let out a soft breath of pleasure.
"Jun… touched me…"
"Qing'er… I'm sorry… let me help you."
She removed her clothes and slipped under the blanket, pressing her warm body against Shen Yuqing's.
Half-awake, half-dreaming, Shen Yuqing whispered her name. "Jun…" She wrapped her arms, a soft moan escaping as Li Jun kissed the side of her neck.
"Qing'er…" Li Jun breathed, before gently kissing her lips. She slowly parted them, slipping tongue inside, tasting her sweetness.
As Shen Yuqing began responding to the kiss with warmth and longing, Li Jun no longer held back.
"Mm… Jun…" Shen Yuqing whimpered, her voice trembling with emotion.
"I'm here… don't be afraid…"
Li Jun planted hot kisses all over Shen Yuqing's trembling body, her lips trailing slowly down her neck, collarbone, then lower.
She sucked gently on the soft skin, leaving red love marks as proof of her desire.
"Ah… Jun…" Shen Yuqing moaned softly, her breath shaky filled with need.
Li Jun cupped one of her breasts, kneading it tenderly as her mouth moved to the red bud. Her tongue swirled around it, then she sucked it slowly.
"Mmm… ah… don't stop…"
Shen Yuqing dug her fingers into the bedsheets, back arching to offer herself willingly. She pressed her breast against Li Jun's lips, moving her hips restlessly.
"Jun… I can't… it feels so good…" she cried out between shallow breaths, her thighs rubbing together as the heat built inside.
Shen Yuqing's trembling hand reached down, guiding Li Jun's fingers between her parted thighs.
Soft moans spilling from her lips as she widened her legs, giving Li Jun full access to the most sensitive place.
Li Jun's fingers slid over, feeling how wet she already was. She moved slowly, teasingly, brushing over the soft petals before gently rubbing the sensitive nub.
"Ah… Jun…" Shen Yuqing moaned louder, her hips rising to meet every touch.
Her hands gripped the sheets tightly as her body trembled under Li Jun's control.
She whimpered, "Please… don't stop…"
Li Jun kissed her deeply as she slowly slipped one finger inside. Shen Yuqing gasped, her body stiffening for a moment before soft moans spilled from her lips.
Then Li Jun felt a subtle resistance… and with a tender push, she pressed past it.
A sudden jolt ran through Shen Yuqing's body. Her nails dug into Li Jun's skin, her legs trembling from the overwhelming mix of pain and pleasure.
Li Jun paused, letting Shen Yuqing breathe, letting her body adjust to the new sensation. She kissed her forehead gently. Then, slowly, she began to move her finger in and out.
As she felt Shen Yuqing's body relax and melt into the rhythm, Li Jun added a second finger, pushing deeper.
Shen Yuqing's body jerked violently as Li Jun's fingers brushed against sensitive spot inside.
Her moan turned into a cry, raw and breathless. "Ah… Jun!"
Li Jun focused all her attention there, her fingers curling, pressing, thrusting against the soft spot again and again.
Her thumb rubbed fast circles over the swollen bud, and her lips were on Shen Yuqing's chest, kissing and licking her burning skin.
"Jun… Jun…!" Shen Yuqing lost control. Her moans turned into desperate cries, overwhelmed by the waves of intense pleasure building higher and higher.
With one last deep thrust and a swirl of her fingers, Shen Yuqing's body arching, her back lifting off the bed as a sobbing cry left her lips.
Floods of pleasure crashed through her, inner walls tightening around Li Jun's fingers as the climax tore through like a storm.
She cried out her name, shaking in Li Jun's arms. A faint trace of warmth flowed out, virgin blood mixing with the slickness of her love.
Shen Yuqing lay in Li Jun's arms, still trembling from the aftershocks. Her breath came in short, broken gasps, eyes glazed with pleasure and exhaustion.
Li Jun kissed her softly on the forehead, cheek, and lips, whispering gentle words against her skin.
"I love you," she murmured, brushing her fingers tenderly through Shen Yuqing's damp hair.
Carefully, Li Jun eased her fingers out. A soft whimper escaped Shen Yuqing's lips.
"It's okay… I'm here," she whispered, pulling the blanket over both of them.
Shen Yuqing let out a soft sigh, burying her face against Li Jun's neck.
Li Jun didn't know how to face her once the girl woke. She couldn't sleep at all that night, her mind replaying everything that had happened.
Shen Yuqing had lost her innocence in her arms, the pain and pleasure had mixed in her eyes. She didn't know how Qing'er really felt, or if the night they shared would be remembered with warmth… or with regret.