He didn't want to reminisce about how arduous and exhausting the process had been. This little girl in his arms, she shouldn't have to suffer such hardships. Even the women in the harem, having married him, wouldn't have to endure such things. As long as they didn't cause trouble and behaved themselves, whether he liked them or not, he would ensure they lived lives of wealth and comfort.
Xia Ruqing hung her head low, pouting her lips. "If I were to retaliate, would the Emperor think I was misbehaving?"
Her large eyes were glistening, her cherry-red lips pouted; she looked utterly delicate and charming.
Zhao Junyao felt a stir in his heart. Cradling her nape, he leaned in and kissed her.
Xia Ruqing flushed crimson with embarrassment. "Emperor…"
Zhao Junyao whispered in her ear, his voice deep and murmuring, "If you misbehave, Zhen will have to punish you properly!"
Xia Ruqing's face instantly turned red all the way to the roots of her neck.
