526 Let Them Watch (1/2)

”Your skills have deteriorated a bit,” Yu Zhen informed her whilst putting his sword aside.

She was wielding a wooden sword, just like him, for he was worried about injuring her since there was their first combat together in a while. But she teased him, saying he should be more worried about her injuring him.

”Yes, I haven't been able to practice in a while.” Li Xueyue sighed.

Li Xueyue placed the wooden swords back onto the rack, together with the other wooden equipment. They seemed like toys to her, especially when she had wielded swords sharp enough to slice a person in half.

Li Xueyue did not forget about the beautiful rose sword he had crafted for her. Since it was underutilized, she planned on having it displayed in their bedroom for her to admire every morning.

”That will change now,” he reassured her.

Yu Zhen lifted his gaze and nearly cursed. Her robe had stuck to her body in all of the right places. They had trained hard, and the sweat caused her robe to cling onto her like a second skin. He could not tear his eyes from her.

”Hopefully it will, now that we'll be training together. But you should be careful.”

”And why is that?” he retorted.

Yu Zhen blinked back to reality when she turned her back to him and adjusted the swords on the rack. In an instant, he was standing behind her, his figure looming over her.

”I might become better at you,” she teased.

Li Xueyue turned around and nearly gasped. He was standing so close to her now. Her breasts brushed against his chest. He struck out a hand and grabbed her elbow, pulling her even closer to him. His other arm wrapped around her waist.

”Sure thing, Sunshine.”

Li Xueyue was surprised by his agreement. She expected an argument.

”Maybe when I am dead, and you have no competitor.”

Li Xueyue rolled his eyes. ”You'll have to teach me Hanjian's sword fighting techniques.”

Yu Zhen smirked. ”What happened to asking nicely?”

Li Xueyue snorted. ”You bullied that out of me.”

Yu Zhen heartily laughed. He tightened his hold on her and kissed the crown of her head. ”I love you so much, how could I dare to tease you?”

Li Xueyue scoffed, but could not hide her smile. She liked his kisses, especially in places that surprised her. When he bent his head to kiss her neck, she immediately pulled away.

”No, I'm sweaty,” she complained.

”It adds flavor.”

”Yu Zhen!” she gasped in surprise, mortified at his words.

Li Xueyue scrunched her nose. She wondered if there was something wrong with his sense of smell. She did note his scent had grown more masculine, now that he was also a bit sweaty. It irked her that she was drenched in sweat whereas he barely sweated.

”Let's just take a bath,” she finally said. ”It's almost time for you to tend to your court duties.”

Li Xueyue was hoping this would distract him. This morning, they were entangled under the blankets in yet another passionate session. But he had been a lot more gentle, for he knew she needed to be able to hold herself up on a horse. Though, he didn't mind having her ride something else.

”I've already addressed the documents. The court can wait,” Yu Zhen deadpanned.

He cupped her face and captured her lips. The kiss started off slow and sensual, reminding him of the morning she writhed in his arms. Her tiny actions only enthralled him more.

Stirred by the memories, a spark shot through his body. He kissed her deeper, harder until her knees were weak and she was breathless. When he pulled apart, she was gasping for air and buried her face into his chest.