Chapter 16: Consort Mei's Jealousy and Renewed Desire

It was clear that the young palace maid's struggles were in vain; before long, she gradually lost her strength, lying limp beneath Liu Hairui as if she were a pile of mud. To her embarrassment, she seemed to have lost control over her own body, occasionally letting out sounds of pleasure. However, just as she was reveling in the joy that Liu Hairui had brought her, she suddenly felt a chill between her legs, followed by an intense sensation of being filled, and then a tearing pain that made her cry out. Biting her lip, on the verge of tears, the dull ache that radiated from below made her forget all the pleasure and the wondrous tingling sensation that Liu Hairui had just given her.

"Hai, Uncle Hai, I... I hurt so much," the palace maid cried out in anguish, lifting her head to see bloodstains seeping through below, a result of Liu Hairui's last action that marked her transition to womanhood. Witnessing her body being claimed by Liu Hairui, tears finally streamed down the palace maid's face.

"Pain is to be expected; a woman's first time always hurts, but you will find comfort later," Liu Hairui said, experiencing for the first time the tightness of someone untouched, which intensified his vigor.

"Could you... please hurry?" The palace maid clenched her teeth, closed her eyes, knowing there was no escape, and wished only for Liu Hairui to complete his act within her sooner.

Soon, with a shudder that rippled through Liu Hairui's body atop the palace maid, he completed his deed with a sense of pride. Climbing off her, he looked at the bloodstains beneath her with satisfaction, surprised that he had so affected the young maid.

The palace maid, with tears in her eyes, dressed herself and bowed to the two individuals before fleeing.

"Do you think she will willingly follow us now?" Consort Mei watched the disappearing figure of the palace maid and voiced her concern.

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"Rest easy, I've taken what's most important from her; she won't betray us. Besides, she understands the consequences for her and her family if she does," Wang Yidi said quietly. "It's just unknown how many within the vast harem are watching us."

"Yes, by the way, can we eliminate that despised Empress tonight?" Mei Fei whispered to Liu Hairui while playfully holding his neck, "If we truly can, then in this harem, we can act openly as we please."

"What kind of thing?" Liu Hairui feigned ignorance.

"The intimate act between a man and a woman, of course," Mei Fei blushed, even though she had been through this act countless times with Liu Hairui. In their era, such matters were still hard to speak about openly.

"Look at you blushing. There's no need to be shy. You're quite the initiator when we're together," Liu Hairui chuckled, then as if remembering something, "Right, I have to go see the Empress now."

"What for?" Mei Fei looked puzzled.

"I need to prepare her; eliminating her won't be easy otherwise," Liu Hairui said with a sly smile. Unbeknownst to others, his true intention was to serve the dignified and beautiful Empress one last time, ensuring she had no regrets in her final moments.

After leaving Mei Fei's quarters, Liu Hairui took a secluded path to the Empress's chambers. When a maid informed him the Empress was resting, he pushed past her and stormed in. Inside, he saw a beautiful woman lying on her side behind a curtain. She was breathing evenly, and despite her position, her figure was evident. The Empress was not old, appearing to be just a bit over thirty, with a figure that was the epitome of elegance.

Liu Hairui, unable to contain himself, approached the curtain and gently lifted it. As he stood by the bedside, he saw her clearly, dressed in thin silk that barely concealed her form. He could see the faint outline of her undergarments beneath the fabric, and the sight drove him to action.

The Empress awoke to an unusual sensation on her leg and was shocked to find Liu Hairui there. "You wretched servant, how dare you climb onto my bed?"

"Your Majesty, please calm down, I have urgent matters to report," Liu Hairui said, not stopping his actions.

"Remove your hands and report from below," the Empress commanded, but Liu Hairui boldly held her leg and caressed it. The Empress, despite her initial anger, felt a tingling sensation that she hadn't experienced in a long time and allowed him to continue.

"I have matters of great importance," Liu Hairui said as he climbed closer, his hands roaming freely. He whispered into her ear, "Actually, I am not a eunuch. I want to let you experience the touch of a man."

"You dare to speak such nonsense, I'll have your head for this," the Empress feigned anger, but her body responded to his touch.

"I speak the truth," Liu Hairui said, guiding her hand to feel his manhood. Before she could react, he pressed her down beneath him.

"Ah?!" The Empress was astonished by the discovery.

"There's no need for surprise; you'll soon have the pleasure," Liu Hairui promised as his hand delved beneath her thin silk garments, advancing towards her most intimate area.