âSince youâre such a mas0chist, how could I not toy with you properly after all the frustration I had to endure bowing and scraping before you?â
Song Qingshu quickly formed a plan in his mind.
âYour Majesty, are you satisfied now?â Empress Pei Man gazed at the man seated before her with dewy eyes.
âHmmââ Song Qingshu responded noncommittally. âWe have been standing all day, and Our legs are sore. Empress, massage them for Us.â
âThis d*mned eunuch really thinks heâs the Emperor?â
Empress Pei Man was both amused and exasperated. But since she was in the mood today, she decided to play alongâjust to see what tricks this wretched eunuch could come up with.
âAs you wish~â she replied in a honeyed voice. Perhaps remembering her earlier lesson, she didnât stand up but instead knelt on the floor, shuffling toward him on her knees. Though the distance wasnât far, the friction against her pampered skin soon left her knees burning. Strangely, the slight pain didnât bother herâin fact, it nearly drew a soft m0an from her lips.
Thankfully, her noble upbringing helped her suppress the impulse, though her fair cheeks flushed pink.
Looking down, Song Qingshu caught a glimpse of her smooth, creamy skin through her collar, now tinged with a delicate blush. He couldnât help but marvel: âIs she already ar0used just from this?â
âYour Majesty, does this please you?â Empress Pei Man kneeled beside him, kneading his legs. Finding her wide sleeves cumbersome, she rolled them up, revealing slender, snow-white arms.
âNot bad.â Song Qingshu glanced at her, inwardly admiring how her sheltered life in the palace had kept her skin so supple and fair.
Empress Pei Manâs complexion was smoother than that of most young maidensâmilky, flawless, and so soft it seemed to beckon the touch.
Though not a peerless beauty, she had delicate featuresâbright eyes, slender brows, a high foreheadâand her ample curves exuded a natural sensuality. Any man would consider her a treasure. The fact that Emperor Xizong of Jin had neglected such a woman in the rear palace made Song Qingshu question his masculinity.
Earlier, at Autumn Fragrance Pavilion, his encounter with the yellow-robed womanâs sister had already stirred his desires. Now, with Empress Pei Manâs provocations, he found it increasingly difficult to restrain himself.
Empress Pei Man, pressed close to him, soon noticed the heat radiating from his body. Her eyes flickered with surprise:
âHow strange. Iâve heard eunuchs always carry a lingering stench, but he has noneâinstead, thereâs something oddly pleasant about his scent.â
It never crossed her mind that a fake eunuch could infiltrate the palace. Her confusion was fleeting, quickly overshadowed by the intoxicating scent he exuded. Finding the roleplay unexpectedly enjoyable, she threw herself into massaging him with all her skillâeven more diligently than when she had once tried to please the Empress Dowager as a young girl.
âYour Majesty, let this concubine knead your shoulders.â
After receiving his nod, she eagerly climbed onto the bed, pressing herself against his back as her fingers worked his shoulders. âYour Majesty, is this to your liking?â
Even in loose robes, Empress Pei Manâs ample bosom was impossible to ignore. Now, clad only in thin silk and pressed tightly against Song Qingshuâs back, the weighty sensation made his mouth go dry as his mind conjured vivid images of her voluptuous curves.
And it wasnât just himâEmpress Pei Man was also losing her composure. Unlike the soft, effeminate eunuchs she was used to, Song Qingshuâs broad shoulders and firm muscles made her feel as though she were serving a real man. âĂ€ïŒźoÍđĂáč
Resting her cheek against his shoulder, she shuddered as his warm breath brushed her face. Mesmerized by the movement of his Adamâs apple, she impulsively leaned in and k!ssed it.
Holding her soft, fragrant b0dy, Song Qingshu could feel her warmth and tantalizing suppleness even through their clothes. His blood burned. âIf you keep tempting me like this, I might just risk exposing myself and take you right here!â
But a sliver of reason remained. If he gave in to momentary pleasure and jeopardized the rescue of Song Yuanqiao and the Song Dynasty princesses, the consequences would be dire.
âWhat are you doing?â He tried to push her away, but as she squirmed, his hand accidentally landed on her mounds. The incredible softness and resilience made his mind blank for a moment.
âNnggg~â
Empress Pei Man, cheeks flushed and hair disheveled, giggled breathlessly in his ear: âThis concubine wishes to serve Your Majesty tonight. Bestow your favor upon me.â
Song Qingshu was stunned.
âIs this woman insane? Iâm supposed to be a eunuchâis she really this into the roleplay?â
In truth, Empress Pei Man was conflicted. Logically, she knew he was a eunuch, yet something about him ignited her desire. Since he lacked the usual unpleasant traits of eunuchs, she decided to indulge in this fantasyâeven if he was just a eunuch, he was a strong, captivating one.
Before Song Qingshu could react, she pushed him onto the bed.
âLet this concubine undress Your Majesty.â With that, she took the hem of his robe between her teeth, gazing up at him with sultry eyes as she slowly tugged it open.
âD*mn it, sheâs forcing me into sin!â
Song Qingshuâs mind was a battlefield between reason and lust.
Just as he wavered, a chill swept over his chestâhis upper garment had been removed. Panic surged through him. If Empress Pei Man reached for his pants now, his disguise would be blown.
Fortunately, perhaps out of habit (or to avoid seeing something unappealing), she avoided his lower half. Instead, her eyes widened as she traced a finger over his defined chest. âYour Majesty, youâre so⊠strong!â
Before he could respond, she pressed her l!ps to his skin, sucking lightly.
That act was the straw that broke the camelâs back, and his restraint shatteredâŠ
âI canât hold back anymore!â
In one swift motion, he flipped her onto her back, his body burning with need.
âAhhn!â
Empress Pei Man gasped but quickly melted under his dominance, a sweet moan escaping her throat.
âYour Majesty, donât rush~â She giggled, pressing a hand against his chest. âTonight, this concubine wishes to be taken from behind.â
Her request stemmed from a lingering awarenessâno matter how strong he seemed, he wasnât a real man. Facing him would mean confronting the reality of his âdeficiency,â ruining the fantasy. Turning away spared her that disillusionment.
âFrom behind?â Song Qingshu paused. He wouldnât refuse, but her casual request puzzled him.
âDoes she already know Iâm not a eunuch? Otherwise, how could she expect anything to happen?â
His confusion was soon answered.
As Empress Pei Man turned over and knelt on the bed, she retrieved a rod-like object and pressed it into his hand. âYour Majesty, please use this to chastise your concubine.â
Looking down, Song Qingshuâs expression turned incredulous.
The object was carved from jade (or perhaps emerald), smooth and polished, with a rounded tip resembling half a peeled eggâŠ
âSo this is how palace women cope.â
He nearly laughed aloud. âNo wonder eunuchs visiting br0thels wasnât an issueâsheâs already prepared a substitute.â
It was his first time seeing such a tool in person. Most historical artifacts heâd encountered were bronzeâthis luxurious jade version, used by an empress no less, would be priceless in the modern era.
âYour Majesty~â Empress Pei Man whined impatiently when he didnât move.
âYou want to play?â Song Qingshuâs eyes glinted mischievously. âThis is too dull. Letâs make it more interesting.â
âHow does Your Majesty wish to play?â She covered her partially exposed b0soms, intrigued.
âFetch some âCarefree Powderâ to enhance the mood.â He spoke carefully, gambling that even the Jin imperial family couldnât resist the allure of the drrug.
Unlike the enslaved women of the Laundry Courtyard, Empress Pei Man surely indulged in controlled dosesâenough to enjoy the high without addiction. And even if she were addicted, her status ensured an endless supply.
âYour Majesty, youâre so wicked~â
She found it odd that a eunuch knew of such substances, but she assumed gossipy concubines had leaked the information.
The idea tempted her. No matter how much she pretended, she couldnât ignore that he was a eunuch.
If she took Carefree Powder, she could forget all the troubles and enjoy the peak of bliss to her heartâs content.