As Hua Manman slowly climbed onto the soft couch, she sighed inwardly.
'Life is precious, liberty is dearer.'
'But for candied fruit, I'd throw them both away.'
Si Yun was about to step forward and help Lady Hua undress, but Prince Zhao stopped her.
"Get out. You're not needed here."
Si Yun could only give Lady Hua a helpless look before retreating from the room.
With a soft CREAK, the door was closed.
In the silent bedchamber, Li Ji watched Hua Manman at his leisure, gesturing for her to begin undressing.
A blush crept onto Hua Manman's face. Her small hands grasped the ties of her clothes, pulling them loose bit by bit. Her movements were slow and delicate, her little finger even slightly raised. Paired with her shy and timid expression, it was as if she were casting tiny hooks that made one's heart itch with anticipation.
A brow on Li Ji's face twitched, and he chuckled.
"Undressing so slowly. Are you waiting for me to help you?"
