Having many handsome men means no worries; pampering them all keeps me in good spirits.

Chapter 105 Surprise

Jiang Qingyan looked in the direction of the voice and saw that Lin Zhijie's voice was full of energy today, and his cheeks were much fuller. Compared to his previous sickly beauty, he had gained a more heroic air.

It seems he really is trying to gain weight...

Jiang Qingyan smiled with satisfaction, "What is it, Minister Lin?"

Lin Zhijie raised his eyes and said, "News has come from Xia Kingdom that a coronation ceremony for the Empress will be held soon. Should our Da'an send someone to deliver some gifts?"

Jiang Qingyan chuckled and said, "Of course I will send a gift. I have already prepared a gift, and it will be a very generous one."

Lin Zhi nodded and returned to his position.

Jiang Qingyan left all the subsequent trivial matters to Mo Ting, who enjoyed doing so.

After the morning court session, Jiang Qingyan took Mo Ting and Lu Nian's hands and said softly, "You two go back first. I'm going to discuss something with Minister Lin."

Mo Ting and Lu Nian exchanged a glance. Although they were unwilling, they nodded helplessly and returned to Chaoyang Palace first.

Seeing that the two had already gone far away, Jiang Qingyan immediately ran out, waving and shouting Lin Zhijie's name loudly.

The surrounding civil and military officials were all taken aback upon hearing this, then shook their heads and quickened their pace.

Just moments ago, the Emperor seemed to favor the Empress, but now, no sooner has the court session ended than he's already flirting with Minister Lin… and making such a scene in public! What kind of behavior is this…?

Upon hearing Jiang Qingyan's voice, Lin Zhijie immediately stopped in his tracks, a smile involuntarily spreading across his lips. The Emperor had finally come to find him…

Jiang Qingyan, panting heavily, chased after him. She grabbed Lin Zhijie's shoulder and gasped, "Let me rest on your shoulder for a while... then we'll head back..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zhijie bent down and picked Jiang Qingyan up in his arms, striding towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Qingyan's eyes, and she teased, "When did Lin Aiqing's health become so good? Have you been secretly exercising lately?"

Lin Zhijie smiled slightly: "Hmm... Your humble servant has already gained fifteen pounds, just five more pounds and I'll be able to..."

Jiang Qingyan stared at Lin Zhijie's handsome thin lips, couldn't help but kiss them, and said with a mischievous smile, "So what?"

Lin Zhijie pursed his lips, a smile playing on his lips. "Then I can enter the harem...to serve the Emperor..."

Jiang Qingyan smiled, put her arms around Lin Zhijie's neck, and rested her head on his shoulder.

The scent of bamboo leaves emanating from him was so pleasant; I couldn't wait to devour him completely...

Upon arriving at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Lin Zhijie gently placed Jiang Qingyan on the small couch and poured her a cup of tea.

Jiang Qingyan took the teacup, took a sip, frowned, and said, "Hmm... this tea isn't as fragrant as Lin Aiqing's..."

As she spoke, she hooked the belt around Lin Zhijie's waist, trying to pull him over.

The embarrassing thing is... it couldn't be moved...

Lin Zhijie looked down at the mischievous hand, finding it somewhat amusing, but he moved his body forward on his own initiative.

Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow: "Oh ho... you've really practiced a lot, haven't you? I can't even pull you anymore..."

Remember last time in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she only gave a light tug, and Lin Zhijie fell onto her, pinning her down on the small couch…

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhijie smiled and leaned down in front of Jiang Qingyan, saying softly, "If Your Majesty cannot pull me, then this humble subject will offer myself up."

Jiang Qingyan lowered her eyes to stare at Lin Zhijie's lips, pinched his chin, and kissed him directly.

Lin Zhijie's lips were still cool and sweet, a very pleasant kiss...

Jiang Qingyan's arms were tightly wrapped around Lin Zhijie's neck, and as their lips and tongues clashed, the two of them fell onto the couch...

After kissing for a long time, Jiang Qingyan suddenly flipped over and pinned Lin Zhijie down, tearing open the front of his shirt.

Looking at those two well-developed pectoral muscles, Jiang Qingyan gave a thumbs up in satisfaction: "Impressive, impressive, you actually developed pectoral muscles..."

Lin Zhijie's ears instantly turned bright red. He gently grasped Jiang Qingyan's hand and placed it on his chest, murmuring, "Does His Majesty like it?"

Jiang Qingyan leaned down and kissed him, "Of course I like it... I like everything about Minister Lin..."

Lin Zhijie smiled shyly, but suddenly a complex look appeared in his eyes, as if he was somewhat worried.

Jiang Qingyan touched Lin Zhijie's face and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"

Lin Zhijie shook his head, "This humble subject wasn't thinking anything..."

Although he said it was nothing, he still looked pitiful, which made Jiang Qingyan feel extremely sorry for him.

Jiang Qingyan gently kissed his lips and said softly, "Good boy, you are my woman, just say what you want to say."

Lin Zhijie pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This humble subject knows that I am not as strong and capable as the men in Your Majesty's harem... I fear that if I enter the palace, Your Majesty will dislike me..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan chuckled: "I'm not some hungry wolf, I don't need you to be so strong. You're fine as you are. Don't worry, I won't dislike you."

Lin Zhijie wrapped his arms around Jiang Qingyan's waist, gently stroking it. "Then... if those brothers don't like me... won't that put the Emperor in a difficult position..."

Jiang Qingyan shook her head and gently reassured her, "Don't worry, my harem is very harmonious."

Lin Zhi nodded. "Then..."

Jiang Qingyan directly kissed Lin Zhijie's lips, saying indistinctly, "Don't say this...that... I will protect you."

Unlike Mo Ting and Lu Nian's domineering and forceful nature, and unlike Gulimi and Shen Yuan's seductive charm, Lin Zhijie's gentle and weak appearance made Jiang Qingyan want to hold him in her mouth and protect him carefully...

Hearing the Emperor say he would protect him, Lin Zhijie felt an immense sense of satisfaction, and a smile unconsciously crept into his eyes…

He recalled how the Emperor protected the Empress during the morning court session, which filled him with envy. He never imagined that the Emperor would also be willing to protect him...

Lin Zhijie gently closed his eyes and passionately responded to Jiang Qingyan's kiss.

He'll definitely eat more when he gets back, and quickly gain those five pounds back...

After a long while, the two reluctantly withdrew their tongues from each other's mouths...

Lin Zhijie pulled Jiang Qingyan into his arms and asked softly, "His Majesty said during the morning court session that he had prepared a gift for the Xia Kingdom. Could you tell me what the gift is?"

Jiang Qingyan playfully flicked Lin Zhijie's high nose bridge with her index finger, and said mysteriously, "It's a surprise. If I tell you now, I won't feel that excitement. You'll find out when the time comes, and it will definitely surprise you!"

Lin Zhijie pursed her lips and said softly, "His Majesty always manages to surprise me..."

Whether it was reclaiming the southern border, regaining real power, or establishing the former regent as empress... each and every one of these events was enough to take him by surprise.

Jiang Qingyan lightly kissed his lips, a mischievous smile on her face, and said, "There'll be an even bigger surprise waiting for you on the day you marry into this family..."