Moonlight poured down like water, pale and hazy, peaceful and still.
The heavenly palace had long since fallen quiet. On a bed carved from white jade, the Snow Emperor opened her snowy eyes. Her fair skin shimmered with a faint blush.
Her red lips parted, releasing a fragrant breath.
Beads of sweat covered her skin. Strands of silver hair lay scattered, some clinging to her damp skin. She looked weak and spent, yet her snowy eyes brimmed with undisguised delight and satisfaction.
"Xie... you really are my man... that was incredible..."
The Snow Emperor's voice was beautiful and melodious, with a seductive note beneath it. She looked almost ethereal, like an immortal descended to earth, her flawless skin gleaming softly.
On countless nights, she had lain alone on that White Jade Bed, missing the familiar presence and warmth beside her. Loneliness and longing had filled the empty space.
"Xue'er, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Does this give you a better chance of breaking through to Middle Emperor?"
Mo Xie felt her warm, damp body against his. One arm encircled her slender waist while his other hand stroked her smooth back. He gazed tenderly at her beautiful face as he spoke.
"Of course. With your help, how could I not feel confident?"
A bright smile curved the Snow Emperor's lips. She raised one slender arm and touched Mo Xie's cheek with her fingertips, gently tracing his skin. Her fingers slid down past his throat to his firm chest, then over the sharply defined muscles of his abdomen...
"Who knows how many women will envy us one day? Some might even try to steal this opportunity... What do you think, Xie?"
Mo Xie shuddered and caught his breath. His brow furrowed, then slowly relaxed. Looking at the Snow Emperor's mischievous expression, he