The light in the room was dim, and Wei Qingge didn't notice her swollen eyes at first. As they chatted, she saw that her palm was bleeding and her eyes were red.
She slammed down her chopsticks and exclaimed, "What happened? Did Brother Liu bully you?"
Chi You was startled by her movement and then looked at her flushed, angry little face, shaking her head.
"You're too well-behaved. Let me tell you, if you're wronged, don't tolerate it. Fight back if you have to. You can't always be bullied."
"I'll get you some ice and medicine later. It should be fine after applying it overnight."
Chi You responded vaguely. The mention of Liu Rongruo made the resentment in her heart surge, making her feel oppressed.
"Let me tell you, after Ah Luan got pregnant, the Prince brought back a lot of rare medicines. I got several bottles, including one specifically for stopping bleeding, which works very quickly. I'll give it to you later."
Hearing her words, Chi You's expression froze. She lowered her eyes and looked at her own stomach.
Wei Qingge didn't notice anything amiss. After quickly eating a few mouthfuls, she planned to go get the ice and medicine.
"Wait."
"Hmm? What is it?"
Chi You gave her a shy look and said softly, "Could you get me a bowl of contraceptive medicine?"
Wei Qingge was taken aback. Thinking of her identity and then of Brother Liu, her expression became hesitant.
"Does Brother Liu know?"
Seeing her expression, Chi You thought of her relationship with Liu Rongruo, and her eyes dimmed.
Wei Qingge couldn't stand seeing girls like this, so she quickly said, "I'll go find Brother Liu."
"No need, don't bother."
"----"
Chi You said, "I am the Emperor's consort. If the Censorate finds out, it will leave an excuse for the Prime Minister."
Wei Qingge thought this made sense, but she still didn't dare to do this on her own, so she said, "If you're afraid of getting pregnant, you can go to the small kitchen and ask someone to help you buy it."
Everyone here belonged to Brother Liu. If they bought it, it would mean Brother Liu tacitly agreed.
Chi You nodded.
Seeing this, Wei Qingge went to get the ice pack and medicine.
After Chi You applied it, she went to find Liu Rongruo.
His room was brightly lit, and the sounds of music and dance could be heard from within, a scene of lively merriment.
She glanced at Bai Ze by the door, suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, and spoke calmly.
"Get me a bowl of contraceptive soup."
Bai Ze was stunned and said, "Please wait a moment."
Inside the room, amidst the hazy moonlight and lamplight, surrounded by silken curtains, a performer played music, the strings and flutes entwining, accompanied by a graceful dance.
He entered the room from a side door and quietly approached the man sitting in the main seat.
"My Lord, the Saintess is outside the door, asking for a bowl of contraceptive soup."
Liu Rongruo's hand, holding a wine cup, paused slightly.
The two bright corner lamps by the boat made his face flicker with light and shadow.
He silently swirled the wine cup in his hand.
A serving performer sat at his feet, offering wine with a coquettish laugh.
"My Lord, drink."
Liu Rongruo turned his head, looked at her for a moment, and then suddenly reached out, grabbed her by the neck, and pulled her closer.
The performer was terrified, but looking at the face before her, she blushed and her heart raced. Her eyes were filled with a seductive smile as she coquettishly embraced his legs.
Liu Rongruo stared at her lips, his gaze moving downwards, to her fair skin, her long, straight legs, which under the lamplight, held a unique allure.
Women were all the same, just playthings for releasing lust.
He abruptly exerted force and lifted the performer, pulling her into his embrace, leaning down to kiss her.
But as soon as he got close, he recoiled slightly, finding he had no appetite.
She wasn't as soft, not as tender, and didn't call out as pleasingly.
He casually threw her aside and leaned back in his chair, his expression turning cold.
The performer rolled down the steps in terror, her face pale with fright.
Someone went up to help her and pulled her away.
Bai Ze waited for a while. Seeing that he remained silent with his eyes closed, he quietly retreated.
Chi You waited outside the door. Seeing Bai Ze, she furrowed her brows slightly.
"Can you go and buy it?"
"Saintess, please return. We are traveling on the river, and we cannot buy it at the moment."
Chi You's expression darkened. "With so many people and so many boats following behind, can't you send someone to buy it? Don't tell me the soldiers of your Daliang are so incompetent?"
Bai Ze, "----"
Chi You knew he couldn't make the decision, so she didn't argue further. She kicked open the door and walked in.
The sound of the bells abruptly stopped, and everyone in the room froze, looking at the doorway in surprise.
She arrived, carrying the moonlight, scattering a pool of clear radiance.
Liu Rongruo opened his eyes and looked at her calmly as she approached, his expression unchanged.
"Contraceptive medicine."
Her voice was cold and distant. Her gaze towards him no longer held the resentment from earlier.
Liu Rongruo leaned back in his armchair, looking her up and down.
This seemingly fearless demeanor was somewhat pleasing to his eyes.
"Come here."
Chi You smelled the scent in the air, and a flash of disgust flickered in her eyes.
"Prime Minister doesn't want an illegitimate child, does he? If you ask someone to buy contraceptive medicine, I won't disturb your pleasure."
Liu Rongruo curled his lips coldly, leaning back lazily, ignoring her words.
Chi You clenched her fists and said faintly, "When will the Prime Minister agree to send someone to buy it?"
This damned beast was deliberately tormenting her.
"Sleep with me again, and we can drink it together."
"----"
Chi You gritted her teeth, angered by him, but with so many people in the room, she suppressed her rage and looked at him mockingly.
"You really are indiscriminate."
He remained silent, slowly stood up, and walked towards her.
Chi You turned to leave, but the door outside slammed shut.
She bit her lip and stayed still.
Liu Rongruo hugged her from behind, placed her on the table, looked at her bitten lip, and leaned down to bite her forcefully.
He was merely infatuated with her body. After a few more times, he would grow tired of her.
Chi You felt the pain of his bite, her back trembling. She instinctively slapped him across the face.
The people in the room were startled and quickly retreated.
Liu Rongruo's expression remained unchanged. He grabbed her by the neck and pulled her close.
"Don't be foolish. Be obedient like before, and I'll ensure your safety in Daliang."
They were close, able to clearly feel each other's breath.
Chi You leaned back, sneering, "Aren't you afraid I'll curse you?"
"If you have the guts, then do it."
As he spoke, he leaned in to kiss her, tore at her clothes, and entered her.
Chi You's eyes reddened. She closed her eyes and said nothing.
But he thrashed about as if driven mad, their ragged breaths echoing in the room.
Chi You couldn't bear it. She opened her eyes and looked at him with mockery.
"Prime Minister already has so many women, yet you're still so lustful."
Liu Rongruo said, "I find you moist and comfortable."
"What's the difference between being gnawed by a dog once or twice?"
"A dog?" He lowered his head and bit her lip, "Then what are you, to be messed with by a dog?"
Chi You's suppressed anger erupted, unable to find an outlet, making her eyes red with fury.
Liu Rongruo wrapped his arms around her waist, lifted her, and pressed her against a red pillar behind them, leaning down to kiss her.
Chi You dodged and weaved, but finally, unable to bear him any longer, she angrily scratched his back and kicked him with her legs.
But she found that it only made him more energetic.
"You're truly depraved, getting so worked up over this."
Liu Rongruo pinched her waist, raised his eyebrows, and deliberately said, "I like them wild. The more you struggle, the more I like it. Go ahead and struggle harder."