Married To The Cruel Crown Prince

"I thought to scare you," Ying Lili answered and smiled. In that dim yellow light from the candle, Sheng Li\'s grimace was clearly visible to her. His hair was wet too.

"Did you play in the rain? It is winter season, Sheng Li. You are not supposed to play in the rain," Ying Lili said concernedly. Her fingers stroked his right cheek and she called for Eunuch Xing-Fu.

Xing-Fu came with a lantern in his hand. "Your Majesty," he said and bowed.

"When I called you, you didn\'t respond," Sheng Li said coldly.

"Forgive me, Your Majesty," Xing-Fu apologized.

"I have told them to stay quiet," Ying Lili said and gazed at Xing-Fu. "Please bring a new set of clothes for the Emperor. Also, light the chamber," Ying Lili instructed Eunuch Xing-Fu.

"Don\'t light it," Sheng Li told Xing-Fu. Ying Lili arched her brows in amusement as she slowly put her hand down. Ying Lili told Xing-Fu to bring clean robes for Sheng Li, who walked out.

Sheng Li put his arms over her shoulders and made her sit on the chair. "I was with my Brothers. While returning, I talked with Wang Hao and scolded him for being irresponsible," Sheng Li informed her as he got on his knees in front of her.

"Why did you scold General Wang?" Ying Lili did not want the reason to be her.

"He failed to protect you," Sheng Li stated. His hands tightly held hers. His cold skin trapped the heat emancipating from Ying Lili\'s skin.

"But I am alright," Ying Lili said.

"I know. However, it was necessary, Lili. Wang Hao must know what his duty as a General is," Sheng Li affirmed.

"Your Majesty, I brought the clothes and a towel too," Eunuch Xing-Fu said.

"Put them here and leave." Sheng Li gestured to the table. Xing-Fu acted on the Emperor\'s command and put the clothes on the table. He stepped back and soon left the chamber.

"You didn\'t wet the bandage, right?" Ying Lili asked concernedly. "I strictly told you not to let your wound get wet," she started to scold him.

"I forgot," Sheng Li answered and got up. He struggled to remove the overcoat when Ying Lili helped him. She opened the knots of his upper jacket and touched the bandage. Luckily, it was not wet. Also, the stain of the blood had not spread much on the bandage, unlike the earlier time.

"Don\'t move too much. Take leave for a few days. The Emperor must take care of his body first," Ying Lili said and picked the clean inner jacket. She gently pushed his arms in its sleeves and came to his front. Moving her hand over the jacket, she grasped the knot of the other opened end of it.

"Don\'t worry. Nothing will happen to us," Ying Lili said as she made the knot. "When I got the news of your injury, I had faith that you would wake up soon. I was a little worried though." She peered into his eyes, which had an intent look.

Sheng Li sealed her lips with a kiss. A deep kiss. It astonished Ying Lili for a moment before she closed her eyes and she started to reciprocate his kisses with equal vigor. Her back hit the table behind her while Sheng Li\'s left hand rested on the table\'s edge.

They continued to kiss until their lungs ran out of oxygen. Sheng Li\'s right arm circled her waist as he lifted her to make her sit on the table.

He again crashed his lips on hers, but kept the kisses tender, giving her enough time to breathe. His left hand, which was still on her cheek, moved a little down to her neck and then to the nape. He pulled her closer into a hug.

"Hhh…Lili, the constant fear of losing someone close to me isn\'t disappearing from my mind. The moment I found out that those poisoned sweets were for you, I became anxious. I was restless the entire journey." His fingers moved into her hair and her right arm tightened its grip around her waist. "My heart is still restless," he murmured.

Ying Lili put her hands on his back and caressed it. She didn\'t say anything this time. She wanted to hear him out. But Sheng Li had also turned silent.

After a while, Ying Lili said, "You will catch a cold. Wear the overcoat." Her hand patted his shoulder.

Sheng Li withdrew from the hug and picked up the overcoat that was on the table. Wearing it, he came to Ying Lili and asked her if she wanted to eat something.

"Yes. I am craving something sweet," Ying Lili said. "Let\'s eat sweets. I heard Sister Xue had made some sweets at noon for the First Brother. Court Lady Xu informed me. She made some for me. If you allow, we can eat them," she requested.

"Lili, I do not trust Xue." It was clear that he would not let her eat the sweets made from Xue Yu-Yan\'s hands.

"But Sister Xue is nice." Ying Lili pouted her lips. "Those sweets looked delicious too. She put so much effort into making those sweets," she asserted. "Moreover, the First Brother ate the same sweet. Sister Xue even tasted one before me." She tried her best to convince Sheng Li.

Sheng Li chuckled. "Fine." Ying Lili was happy to hear that he agreed to let her eat those sweets. "I will make the same sweets for you." His statement turned off her smile.

"I am good at cooking," Sheng Li said upon finding no reaction from Ying Lili, who suddenly burst out laughing.

"Forgive me," Ying Lili apologized after placing her palm over her lips. "Don\'t lie to me. You are not a good cook. I will ask Court Lady Ki to make some sweets for me," she said and put her hand down before sighing.

"Don\'t underestimate your husband. I will bring some sweets for you. Better than what Xue made. You will fall for my cooking skills. I had once made food for you. You ate that with such enthusiasm," Sheng Li reminded her.

Ying Lili recalled that she was angry with him, so he brought meals for her.

"A Prince or a King entering the kitchen isn\'t acceptable. Also, don\'t tire your body," Ying Lili said.

Sheng Li pinched her nose and shook his head. "In my Empire, my rules work. I can go anywhere, anytime." He kissed her nose tip and stood straight. "Can you wait for an hour? I will be back soon," Sheng Li said. The next second, he carried her in his arms and took her to the chaise lounge at their left.

Making her lay down on it, he said, "You can converse with Court Lady Xu. I will try to come earlier than an hour." He stepped back and left her sight.