510 Dont Lie To Me (2/2)

Li Xueyue jumped at his question. She turned around, her eyes wide, and her lips parted. She certainly did not expect this.

”Well…” she trailed off. ”I wouldn't know. You're not a father yet.”

Yu Zhen smiled a bit. He was glad that she did not vehemently argue that he would be a great one. There was no evidence of that.

”Why do you think you would be a horrible father?” she quietly asked him.

Yu Zhen did not want to admit the truth. He was hurt. For the first time since his childhood, he was hurt by the Empress's words. It had bothered him to an extent that he didn't think was possible.

”I don't know how to show affection.”

Li Xueyue's brows tugged together. She glanced at his hand which rested upon her waist. Then, she thought back to his gentle gestures.

”Are you sure?” she retorted.

Yu Zhen was humored by her sarcastic tone. She didn't believe his statement. Not one bit.

”I worry that I won't love my children.”

Li Xueyue's heart ached for him. Oddly enough, she understood his fear. ”Is it because of your childhood?” she calmly asked.

”I grew up without love. What if I project that upon the offspring?”

”Children.”

”What?”

”Our children,” she deadpanned. ”Not offspring.”

Yu Zhen wryly smiled down at her. She was peering up at him, with wide, curious eyes. His Wangfei was not angered by his choice of words. If anything, she was confused.

”But, you love me don't you?” Li Xueyue suddenly asked.

Yu Zhen quirked his brows at her. Was she stupid, or daft? If he did not love her, he wouldn't have married her. If he did not love her, she would've been tossed into the stream for being so close to him.

”I love you so much that it feels like an obsession.”

”Then you will be able to love our children.”

Yu Zhen was not a fool. He knew he was capable of love. But what if his children did not love him back? What if he was a cruel father who was irked by the smallest of things? What if the Empress was right, and his children viewed him as a murderer?

”Xiao Juzi loves you, doesn't he? So does Xiao Lizi, and all of your friends.”

Yu Zhen did not respond. Was she comparing their children with animals now?

”They love you for a reason, Yu Zhen.”

Li Xueyue could not predict the future. But she had a gut feeling that he would make a wonderful father. Even if he had glared at Bai Yihao and intimidated the poor boy.

”More like they love the fact I feed them.”

Li Xueyue laughed at his words. She lifted her head and noticed a ghost of a smile on his lips. When their eyes met, his smile widened. He curled a finger under her chin and pulled her close.

Li Xueyue closed her eyes, thinking he was going to kiss her lips. But he didn't. Instead, he kissed her forehead, softly and gently, as if treasuring her presence. She could not wipe the tiny smile off of her face.

”I love you, my stubborn Wangfei.”

”I love myself too.”

Yu Zhen chuckled at her words. She leaned closer to him, and brushed her lips upon his.

”But I love you much more, Yu Zhen.”

Yu Zhen's eyes flickered. He pulled her towards him and kissed her deeply. She was caught off guard, but returned the kiss. Her lips were cold, much like her fingertips. She rested a hand upon his face.

Li Xueyue was slowly lowered to the ground. The kiss was gentle, yet fiery. Passionate yet slow. She savored his lips, sweet from the rice wine.

”Y-Yu Zhen?” she shuttered out when he slipped a hand under her skirt.

Yu Zhen responded by kissing the side of her neck. She let out a small sigh of contentment. Soon, his moist lips found the spot that made her jolt.

”What are you doing?” Li Xueyue whispered. She bit on her bottom lip and suppressed a moan, just as heat pooled in her lower stomach. She felt a familiar ache for him.

Soon, his hands found her sensitive spot. His fingers caressed her inner thighs. He parted her legs and settled in between it.

”Making love to you under the stars, Sunshine. What else does it look like I'm doing?” he teased.

Li Xueyue's eyes widened. She had never done it in public before. But there was a thrill in her veins. It was exciting.

”What if someone sees us?”

”I'll kill them.”

Li Xueyue's heart raced at his words. She knew it was a promise, not a threat. ”Yu Zhen…” she hummed as his mouth traveled lower. His kisses were warm, and everywhere he touched, itched for more.

”Will you be gentle?” she squeaked out, despite knowing he would not.

Yu Zhen smirked. He lifted his head and kissed her again. This time, it was slow and sensual, as his tongue explored the crevice of her mouth. She moaned against his lips, her hands traveling towards his upper back. She pulled him close, and clung onto him.

”Have I ever not been gentle?”

”A-all the time,” she gasped out.

”But you enjoy it.”

Li Xueyue's cheeks flushed. ”I…do.”

A mischievous look flickered on his face. ”Then I won't be gentle, Sunshine.”