Chapter 35: A Provocative Visit

Just as their lips were about to touch, a discordant voice rang out, "Lord, ah…"

"Get lost!" Ling Mo's words were like an ice shard, striking Dongfang Ji and making his heart tremble. He knew he was in trouble for ruining his lord's moment.

Li Ge's face flushed red. She tried to hide behind Ling Mo, hoping no one would recognize her. Li Ge's self-deception made Ling Mo's originally cold mood soften a lot. A smile even unconsciously appeared on his lips. He single-handedly lifted the ostrich-like Li Ge and asked Dongfang Ji, still in a stern tone, "You better have something important."

The implied meaning was that if his lord thought this matter was unimportant, Dongfang Ji would at least not see the vast lands of Chaofeng, the pleasant scenery, and those charming women for a year.

Seeing Ling Mo's fierce gaze, Dongfang Ji quickly reported, "It's the Emperor and the Crown Prince, as well as the Second Prince, who have come."

Dongfang Ji's words made Ling Mo raise his eyebrows. These people were quite fast. However, it was just right, that would save him a trip.

Thinking of this, Ling Mo took Li Ge's hand and walked towards the courtyard, ordering Dongfang Ji, "Let them wait."

As expected, Dongfang Ji muttered to himself, but he didn't dare to say it out loud. His lord's methods were unparalleled. Even if the Emperor himself came, his lord would do as he pleased. Poor them as subordinates. Dongfang Ji rolled his eyes, thinking about what excuse he should use. He should have let Jian Luo run this errand.

Sure enough, as Dongfang Ji had predicted, Ling Mo first led Li Ge through layers of pavilions and past his bedroom, finally arriving at an indoor hot spring that was still bubbling.

"This is a living spring with the effect of invigorating blood circulation. You can soak in it and relax. I'll go get you some clothes." Ling Mo brought Li Ge to the hot spring and explained.

Li Ge looked at the gurgling water and her heart became itchy. It had been more than a month since she had taken a good bath, and the clothes she was wearing were borrowed from the 'Dust' clan. Li Ge could feel the strange smell on her body. It was a wonder that Mo hadn't been disgusted by her after holding her for so many days.

After Ling Mo left, Li Ge quickly took off her clothes and lay half-submerged in the water. The comfortable temperature made her sigh with relief. It was so comfortable. At this moment, Li Ge had to admire Mo's enjoyment of life. Who could bring a living spring into his bedroom?

Perhaps because the warm water was so comfortable, or perhaps because Li Ge was too tired, she fell asleep while lying in the water.

Her porcelain-like skin, her innocent sleeping face, her exquisite body, all made Ling Mo's heart stir. He had always wondered why he only felt disgust towards other women, but a strange feeling would arise whenever he looked at this little thing. Sometimes, even a single glance could make his heart beat irregularly. He, Ling Mo, had never thought he would fall in love with a woman. But now it seemed that this feeling was very good.

Ling Mo tried his best not to let his gaze fall on places he shouldn't. He repeatedly told himself that he hadn't married her yet and couldn't hurt her. However, the glimpse he had just taken had already left an indelible mark in his mind. The beauty was right in front of him, and he could only suppress the restlessness in his heart. Ling Mo smiled bitterly. It seemed he had to speed things up.

Ling Mo took off his outer clothes, leaving only his inner garments, and slowly entered the water. He looked at Li Ge's rosy face, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. His eyes were filled with tenderness. He carefully picked her up. Suddenly being hugged, Li Ge frowned slightly, but it felt more comfortable. She naturally arched into Ling Mo's arms, her small face pressed against his chest, and her warm breath brushed against his chest, making his face flush red. Ling Mo smiled bitterly and quickly grabbed a clean, extremely fine cloth and wrapped Li Ge up completely, not even a strand of hair was exposed.

He carefully hugged Li Ge to the bedroom and gently placed her on the bed. Seeing her wrinkle her nose and turn over to continue sleeping, Ling Mo couldn't help but laugh. He took a clean cloth and began to slowly wipe her hair.

Looking at Li Ge's sleeping face, Ling Mo didn't feel time pass quickly. Until Dongfang Ji's voice rang out again.

"Lord, are you ready yet? The Emperor has sent someone to urge you several times. If you don't go out now, he might come and invite you personally."

Dongfang Ji was really aggrieved. He had always known his lord as a decisive person. But now that he had brought a woman back, he had become so hesitant. Sigh, it was really not easy to be a subordinate.

Ling Mo's hand paused. If he hadn't been afraid of waking Li Ge, he would have slapped Dongfang Ji away. But thinking about what he was going to do, Ling Mo dismissed the idea of punishing Dongfang Ji. He carefully wrapped Li Ge's hair with another clean cloth and then went out.

When he saw Dongfang Ji's flattering face, Ling Mo glanced at him coldly and walked outside. Just as Dongfang Ji was about to follow, Ling Mo's emotionless voice pierced his body like an ice shard, "You and Jian Luo guard the Azure Wing Garden."

Dongfang Ji stared dumbfounded at his lord's receding figure. He lamented to the heavens. He, Dongfang Ji, a renowned 'Ghost Hand' in the martial world, was actually reduced to guarding a door. This was outrageous!

Dongfang Ji dejectedly came to the entrance of the Azure Wing Garden. Jian Luo was already standing there, staring straight ahead, not paying any attention to Dongfang Ji.

"Originally, I wanted to see the funny faces of those three in the hall. Our lord is really unpredictable. This Li Ge is really lucky." Dongfang Ji said with a mixture of resentment and admiration.

At this moment, in the main hall of the Azure Wing Manor, the current Emperor of Chaofeng, who was also Ling Mo's father in this life, Emperor Ling Ji, the Crown Prince Ling Dong, and the Second Prince Ling Feng were impatiently looking at the entrance.

"This third brother is becoming more and more disobedient. We've been waiting for so long. The tea is already cold several times." The Second Prince said angrily when he saw the displeasure on the Emperor's face.

"That's right, Father, this third brother is really ignoring you." The Crown Prince echoed.

Being able to come was already a sign of respect. But Ling Mo was actually making them wait. The Emperor was becoming increasingly impatient.