Jin Wang carried Ye Shu back to his quarters.

Ye Shu had been crying too hard and had not recovered yet. He gently gasped for air.

Jin Wang placed him on the bed. Just as he was about to get up, a pair of hands grabbed his sleeve.

The young man's eyes were red and water droplets hung from his wet eyelashes. His dark eyes were clear and bright, but there was a bit of uneasiness and fear in them. He looked at him like a little rabbit, not saying a word.

No man could stand this kind of gaze.

Jin Wang sighed and leaned over to hug him again, "I won't leave."

Then he turned his head and ordered, "Prepare some hot water."

The chamberlain complied. Ye Shu leaned his head against Jin Wang's chest and let out a silent sigh of relief.

He had made the right bet.

When Jin Wang had taken out that pill, he had guessed that it was not poison.

Jin Wang was the ruler of a country. If he really wanted to kill someone, he did not need a reason, and there was no room for excuses.

If he wanted Ye Shu to give an explanation, it would mean that he did not want Ye Shu to die.

But even if Jin Wang did not want to kill him, the original owner's assassination attempt was a fact. There was no way to hide it, so he might as well admit it.

But he did not expect that … the dog emperor would fall for his trick.

He must have read a lot of romance novels, right?

The chamberlain quickly brought hot water. Jin Wang had the chamberlain withdraw, then he wrung out the silk handkerchief and helped Ye Shu wipe his face.

"A Yuan …" Ye Shu uneasily grabbed Jin Wang's sleeve. His voice was soft and trembling, "Am I already dead?"

Jin Wang paused, "What nonsense are you talking about."

"But I …"

"I'll tell you, that is not poison."

Jin Wang did not feel good about it, "That is the tonic you took before. Can't you taste it?"

It was actually a Breath Suppressing Pill.

Previously, Jin Wang had specially ordered the imperial physician to make a few more, keeping them on him just in case.

Who knew that it would come in handy today.

Jin Wang and Ye Shu had known each other for more than ten years, but this was the first time he had seen Ye Shu cry like this in front of him.

How many grievances must he have suffered to make him so upset?

Jin Wang recalled the events of the past few days and suddenly realized that everything had changed.

Jin Wang did not dare to think about it. If the young man really had such thoughts towards him, then how would he view the one night he had with Jin Wang, and how would he view Jin Wang's frivolous actions towards him these days?

Jin Wang took a deep breath and felt a faint stab of pain in his heart.

For the first time, His Majesty felt some regret.

She shouldn't have bullied him like that.

… Wait.

He was clearly the one who wanted to kill me, so why am I feeling guilty?

She almost fell into his trap.

Bastard Ye Shu.

As the silk handkerchief gradually cooled down, Jin Wang threw it back into the basin. His voice suddenly became cold, "Are you sober now?"

"…"

Wasn't this person's attitude changing too quickly???

Ye Shu and Jin Wang looked at each other for a moment, then silently climbed out of Jin Wang's arms and knelt down in front of him.

Jin Wang was irritated, "What are you doing now?"

Ye Shu felt aggrieved, "I know that I have committed a serious crime. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

The young man cried until the tip of his nose was a little red. His eyes were misty, and he looked aggrieved and weak.

It made one want to bully him even more.

Jin Wang felt his mouth go dry and looked away, "Your crime is indeed unforgivable."

Ye Shu's eyes dimmed.

"… But I am not disregarding our old relationship," Jin Wang said, "Considering that you were … honest today, I can be lenient with you.

Go and receive 80 strokes of the cane, and this matter will be over. "

80 strokes??!

Someone would die!

Ye Shu did not answer, but his eyes quietly reddened.

His eyes were filled with grievance.

Jin Wang seemed to feel that the sentence was too harsh for the young man, so he coughed lightly, "… 50 strokes."

"…"

Jin Wang looked at the young man's thin figure again, "Then 30 strokes."

"…"

Jin Wang was furious, "20 strokes. There's no room for discussion. If you can't take it, then let the Judicial Department punish you separately!"

Ye Shu, who had not said a word from beginning to end, "…"

Ye Shu was not too sure, so he carefully probed, "What do you mean by separately?

Is it … once a month? "

Jin Wang said angrily, "Ye Qianan!"

Ye Shu hurriedly kowtowed, "This subject obeys."

"…"

Jin Wang was almost angered to death by him, but he did not know how to refute him.

The young man's bloodshot eyes were like poking at his Achilles' heel, and he had a tight grip on him.

Thinking of this, Jin Wang thought again and felt that something was wrong.

This person had a glib tongue and was best at deceiving people.

Perhaps his confession just now was also a lie.

… He almost fell into his trap.

Jin Wang narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of danger.

Ye Shu felt a chill run down his spine.

He naturally knew that his confession in the carriage was not enough to deceive this dog of an emperor.

Perhaps at that moment, he would have believed Ye Shu's words. But as he gradually calmed down, he only became more suspicious.

What should he do?

The two of them, one standing and one kneeling, were in a deadlock for a moment. Then, an eunuch came to report, "Your Majesty, the bathing pool is ready."

The deadlock instantly faded, and Jin Wang smiled gently at Ye Shu.

Ye Shu instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Sure enough, he heard Jin Wang say, "I've been busy the whole day. A Shu, accompany me to bathe."

.

Steam rose from the bathing pool. Ye Shu stood beside the white jade pool, his ears slightly red from the steam.

"A Shu, why aren't you in the water?"

Half of Jin Wang's body was submerged in the water, revealing a large portion of his lean chest. "Are you unwilling to bathe with me?"

Who would be willing to bathe with him!

Is this dog of an emperor a pervert!?

However, Ye Shu didn't dare to reject him since he had already said so.

He reluctantly took off his outer robe and put it aside. He undid his inner robe as he walked towards the bathing pool.

Suddenly, there was the sound of splashing water.

A hand reached out from the water and pulled Ye Shu into the water.

The world spun. By the time Ye Shu regained his senses, he was already pressed tightly against the wall of the bathing pool.

He did not have time to take off his last piece of clothing, so it was now soaked and clinging to his body. His entire body was thoroughly soaked.

Jin Wang lifted Ye Shu's chin with one hand and stared into his eyes. He asked in a low voice, "You said you're happy with me?"

Ye Shu replied, "… Yes."

"Then prove it to me."

Another test.

Dog of an emperor.

Ye Shu deliberately tilted his head to avoid meeting Jin Wang's gaze. After a long time, he replied softly, "… I don't know how to prove it."

"No problem, I'll teach you."

Jin Wang brushed away the water droplets on Ye Shu's eyelashes and whispered in his ear, "Take the initiative to make love to me once, and I'll believe you."

Ye Shu was stunned, and his cheeks quickly turned red.

Jin Wang did not miss any of his reactions. He said in a calm voice, "You're not even willing to do this, so how can you say you're happy with me?"

After Jin Wang finished speaking, he turned to leave, but Ye Shu pulled him back.

The youth's lips trembled as he whispered, "I … I'm willing."

Jin Wang did not move. Ye Shu closed his eyes and slowly kissed Jin Wang's lips.

"I'm happy with you … It's true. Please believe me."

The youth's technique was shaky. When his trembling lips touched Jin Wang's, he was quickly at a loss as to how to continue.

Jin Wang sneered in his heart. He grabbed the youth's wrist and pressed him against the jade wall.

The breathing of the two men quickened.

Suddenly, Ye Shu's body stiffened, and he struggled with all his might.

Jin Wang loosened his grip slightly and laughed mockingly, "Can't keep up the act?

I knew you would … "

Jin Wang's voice came to an abrupt halt.

The two of them were extremely close to each other, so close that even the slightest change could be seen clearly.

Jin Wang looked at Ye Shu in disbelief.

In such a humiliating situation, he could still …

Ye Shu's shock was no less than Jin Wang's.

His acting skills were not that good. That reaction … it really wasn't an act.

Wasn't it just a kiss? Was there something wrong with his thing?

I'll just chop it off!

Ye Shu's ears turned red. He could no longer keep up the act. He could only reluctantly turn his head to the side, wishing he could dig a hole and bury himself.

But this expression, in Jin Wang's eyes, was one of unbearable humiliation and painful struggle.

Now, he understood everything.

"A Shu …"

After a long time, Jin Wang sighed softly and pulled the youth's tense body back into his embrace.

Ye Shu's teeth chattered. He forcefully grabbed Jin Wang's wrist, "Don't. Touch. I-"

"What's there to be shy about? Gu Xin, can't you do it?"

Jin Wang pushed his hand away and whispered into Ye Shu's ear, "Don't move. This time, I really won't bully you … Ye Shu will help you."

In front of Jin Wang, Ye Shu's resistance was almost negligible.

Of course, he didn't even have the slightest resistance left.

The sound of water in the bathtub continued.

.

Tonight, Ye Shu cried and made a scene. Then, he was bullied by Jin Wang in the bathtub. In the end, he fainted from exhaustion and was carried back to his bedroom by Jin Wang.

As soon as Ye Shu touched the bed, he immediately rolled to the inside of the mattress, leaving only his thin and thin back facing Jin Wang.

Jin Wang also lay down on the bed.

Jin Wang believed Ye Shu's words today, but he still had his doubts.

Even if this person was deeply in love with him, it couldn't erase the fact that he had once plotted to kill the emperor.

To Yu Jinwang, this was still a hidden danger.

Yes, this is a hidden danger, so I definitely can't …

The person next to him suddenly moved, turning over and burrowing into Jin Wang's embrace.

He rubbed against Jin Wang's chest like a small animal. Finally, he found a comfortable position and stopped moving.

Jin Wang hugged the youth's soft body and came back to his senses after a while.

… What was I thinking just now?

That's right, this person gave up on the assassination attempt today because he was deeply in love with me. But what if one day, his feelings are no longer there?

The feelings in this world can't last long. He should still …

"Jin Wang …" The sleeping youth suddenly murmured in his sleep, "Why don't you believe me …"

Jin Wang's heart trembled.

The youth curled up in his arms and complained in a low and hoarse voice, "You never believe me …"

… Forget it.

Jin Wang closed his eyes and sighed in compromise, "I'll believe you one last time."

"If you dare lie to me again, I'll definitely kill you."

"… A monarch doesn't lie."