Before anyone knew it, afternoon had arrived.
[Ding! Supreme goddesses: Ice Empress, Zhu Zhuyun!] [Depth of penetration: 89%] [Depth of penetration: 84%] [Reward: three bottles of Advanced Soul Ring Age-Enhancing Potion.] [Reward: top-tier culinary skills!]
"The cushion on this seat of honor is pretty nice. So soft!"
As he spoke, his movements flowed naturally, his fingertips lifting lightly to brush Zhu Zhuyun's back, as smooth and pale as flawless white jade.
Her skin was pure and unblemished, both supple and firm, stirring ripples in his heart despite himself.
It was a little sticky, too.
Beside them, the Ice Empress's body inexplicably radiated heat. Her red lips pressed together slightly, and a barely perceptible hint of shyness flickered in her eyes.
Who knew... you could play like this, too!
Seeing this, Chen Jue's lips curled into a mischievous smile, his words carrying a teasing edge.
"Little Scorpion, you have what it takes to be a female...!"
Before he could finish, the Ice Empress's cheeks flushed crimson. She hurriedly covered his lips with her hand, wanting to bury those unfinished words deep in her heart.
"Don't say it... I..."
At her reaction, Chen Jue's lips curled into an amused smile.
His warm laughter instantly dispelled the subtle awkwardness in the air.
However, an ill-timed rumble suddenly came from Chen Jue's stomach.
Ah, the bottom half had eaten its fill, but the top half hadn't.
"You must be hungry, too. I'll cook something for you myself!"
"Invite the Chancellor and Senior Lou Gao as well!"
They could discuss some serious matters over the meal.
"Mm!"
Both women softly agreed.
Early evening.
Carrying carefully selected ingredients, Chen Jue hurried through the palace's deep corridors and arrived at the kitchen.
Inside the resplendent Imperial Kitchen, the imperial chefs who ordinarily prepared Her