Chapter 73

Hua Ren’s chest heaved as panic surged through him. He tried to move but his limbs were too weak to push the Emperor away.

The Emperor’s smirk widened as he loomed over Hua Ren, his hands grabbing at the fabric of Hua Ren’s robes, swiftly tearing the cloth apart. The sound of ripping fabric and Hua Ren's fearful whimpers filled the now quiet room. The pieces fell away, discarded and scattered across the wooden floor like fallen leaves.

Hua Ren shivered as the cool air touched his exposed skin. He mustered what little strength he had left, his hands pressing against the Emperor’s chest in a feeble attempt to push him away but to the Emperor, the touch was like that of a shy lover and he chuckled, amused by the futile struggle, his dark eyes gleaming with satisfaction.