Zhao Tian grinned and hugged her closer "Your body is so soft, Shuqin..."

'M-MASTER TIAANNNNN???'

She almost dropped the tray in panic.

The smile on his lips softened, and then his hand moved lower.

Zhao Tian's palm slid down the curve of her waist, over the dip of her hips, until it cupped the soft flesh of her ass.

"Gik!" Lan Shuqin jolted as if struck by lightning and her face burned even hotter "M-Master Tian!" she squeaked.

She dared not to raise her voice and glanced at Zhou Hanyue who was casually eating her food.

But Zhao Tian didn't stop.

He gave her ass a slow squeeze and nodded in satisfaction "Mm… firm and plump," he said softly, his lips brushing her ear. "Just like Hua."

Lan Shuqin's heart skipped. "…H-Hua?" she stammered, trying to push at his arm with one trembling hand, though her strength was pitiful against his.

He chuckled and muttered in a teasing tone "Oh, you don't know her. Yu Hua... she's my wife."

His thumb stroked along the curve of her ass cheek, making her entire body jolt again.

Lan Shuqin bit her lip hard, her hands pushing weakly at him and her body trembled with embarrassment. "Master Tian, Lady Hanyue is right there!" she pleaded in a whisper, her eyes darting nervously toward the table.

But Zhao Tian leaned in closer, his lips ghosting over her cheek, "Let her be… she wouldn't mind it."

Lan Shuqin's eyes widened, "…W-wouldn't mind…?"

Eh? Her breath hitched the moment Zhao Tian's hand grew bolder.

Until now, his palm had only teased through the fabric of her maid skirt and that is already enough to make her want to sink into the floor out of embarrassment.

But then, without warning, his other hand pinched the edge of her apron, lifting the hem upward.

"-!"

Her eyes went wide, and she squeaked "M-Master Tian!"

The cool air of the corridor brushed against the back of her thighs as the apron rode higher, and before she could even catch her breath, his warm palm pressed directly against the curve of her ass, no longer shielded by the fabric.

"Much better," Zhao Tian murmured against her ear as his fingers molded against her soft flesh.

"Firm… yet soft. Just as I thought."

Her face turned crimson, hotter than boiling water.

She clutched desperately at the tray in her hands to stop herself from collapsing completely.

"Master Tian… If she sees us..."

Her heart pounded so loud she was certain it would echo across the balcony.

But Zhao Tian was utterly unhurried and murmured "You're even more tempting when you panic like this."

Her body betrayed her, leaning ever so slightly back into his touch.

"…N-no… Lady Hanyue will… will notice…"

But even as she whispered it, her voice lacked conviction.

With a final kiss to her cheek, he let her go

Seizing the moment, she hurried and rushed off from there.

Zhao Tian smiled faintly and glanced at Hanyue, who shook her head helplessly.

At the end of the corridor, she turned sharply into a narrower hallway and immediately pressed herself against the wall. placing her hands on her chest and taking deep breaths.

She closed her eyes tightly but then she heard familiar footsteps approaching her.

When she looked, Zhao Tian was already there and he walked to her "Shuqin."

Looking at him, she raised her hands and before she could stop herself, smacked his chest playfully "You..."

"You idiot master…!" she stammered, her fists thudding against his chest.

Her voice wavered between outrage and something much softer "What would have happened if Lady Hanyue saw us?" she glared up at him, though the redness of her cheeks betrayed her.

Zhao Tian didn't resist, letting her vent.

Her little smacks made no dent in him, but he accepted each one, as he looked at her flushed face, chuckling in his heart.

Finally, as her fists lost their strength, he reached forward and pulled her into his embrace.

"ah-!" Lan Shuqin gasped as his arms wrapped firmly around her waist, pulling her against his chest.

Her hands, which had been hitting him, now rested weakly against him.

Her head lowered, unable to meet his gaze. "Y-You… always make me like this…"

Zhao Tian chuckled lightly, resting his chin against the crown of her head.

She pouted her lips and wriggled free of his hold.

"Hmph… I won't talk to you anymore," she muttered, half-resentful, half-shy, and spun around, showing her back to him.

But before she could take even a full step away, his arms were already circling her waist again.

Zhao Tian pulled her gently against him, his chest pressed to her slender back with his chin lowering to rest near her shoulder.

His voice came in a soft murmur, "Is my dear Shuqin angry with me?"

"Of course I am, What would have happened if Lady Hanyue saw us? It was dangerous."

Hm? He tilted his head and asked "Then it's okay if it's in private, right?"

Upon hearing this, she blushed, and before she could form an answer, the warmth of his lips brushed her cheek.

Then it lowered, and his lips pressed against the sensitive skin of her neck.

The cool air of the corridor felt distant, and all she could feel was his warmth enveloping her.

"Master Tian…" she whispered weakly, but there was no resistance in her voice.

Zhao Tian's embrace tightened slightly, and he kissed her cheek once more before turning her gently in his arms until she was facing him.

He leaned forward and pecked her lips gently before resting his forehead against hers "Still angry?"

Her lashes trembled, and though a part of her wanted to melt into him, she pushed lightly at his chest, turning her face away with a pout.

"Yes, I am," she whispered stubbornly, though the blush dusting her cheeks betrayed her words.

Just then, Zhou Hanyue's calm voice echoed from the corridor, "Shuqin…"

Lan Shuqin's heart nearly leapt out of her chest.

She jolted upright and quickly pulled away from Zhao Tian as she scrambled to compose herself, straightening her robe and smoothing her hair before hurrying off toward the call.

Zhao Tian chuckled under his breath before leaning back against the wall with a faint smile.

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