Everyday Matters of the Heart (I)

At those words, a crafty glint flashed through the Fish Emperor's eyes. He immediately put on a stern face and said, "How can that do? That brat has quite the nerve, daring to hit even my daughter. If I don't kill him as a warning, won't everyone start following his example?"

Hearing the seriousness in the Fish Emperor's words, Yu Xiaoxiao panicked and said anxiously, "Father Emperor, I know. Just tie him up. Don't kill him."

"No. I let him off last time. This time, I definitely can't go easy on him."

"Father Emperor, you..." Yu Xiaoxiao stamped her foot in anger, then said indignantly, "Forget it. I don't need your help with this. I can handle it myself."

With that, she cut off the conversation.

After pacing back and forth for a while, she stomped hard and marched off toward Chen Mo's volcano in a huff.

She muttered to herself, Damn Chen Mo, stupid Chen Mo. Do you know how hard this Princess worked to keep you from dying? And you still dared to bully this Princess. If you don't properly coax this Princess later, I... I'm not done with you.

The night was serene, and the pavilion was quiet.

Not long after Yu Xiaoxiao left, Chen Mo and Nangong Jinse's hands began to wander as they chatted. A lone man and woman, both swept up in desire.

The room fell silent, leaving only the two figures seated side by side, each able to hear the other's breathing.

Perhaps the silence in the air had let Nangong Jinse anticipate what would happen next. Her face quietly reddened. She raised a hand to tuck back the loose strands of hair by her ear, then cast Chen Mo a shy glance.

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What did that gesture mean? As a man who