Sleep... sleep... sleep...
Zi Linling's head buzzed.
After a long while, she came to her senses and punched Ye Lingyuan with her small fists.
"Ye Lingyuan, you scoundrel, how could you say such a thing! I want you to sleep! I want you to sleep..."
Ye Lingyuan didn't resist, letting her rain of punches land on his chest.
"Lin'er, it's just sleeping, do you need to react so strongly?" Ye Lingyuan teased.
Zi Linling's eyes blazed with fire, "Just sleeping...? Ye Lingyuan, are you a ravenous beast! So impatient! Do you know I'm only fifteen years old, just fifteen!!!"
As she spoke, the force of her punches increased, and a faint trace of law power flowed through them.
It was clear that she was extremely angry and wasn't holding back her blows.
Ye Lingyuan sighed, grabbed her wrist, and said helplessly, "Lin'er, what are you thinking? I just asked you to sleep, I didn't do anything. Why are you so angry?"
Zi Linling was stunned, her mind unable to keep up.
Ye Lingyuan pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly, then said, "Lin'er, I just saw that you've been too tired lately and wanted you to sleep to relax. Why did you get so upset?"
"I know you miss home terribly, but we have to take things one step at a time, and one by one. If you wear yourself out, it won't be worth it, do you understand?"
Zi Linling's anxious heart immediately quieted down.
A gentle warmth flowed through her limbs, dispelling the coldness in her heart.
The ferocious woman calmed down, like a kitten, allowing Ye Lingyuan to hold her in his arms.
After an unknown amount of time, Zi Linling finally fell into a deep sleep.
Ye Lingyuan gently picked her up and placed her on the bed, only to find his clothes still clutched by her soft hand, unable to break free.
What to do?
If he pulled hard, he might wake the person who had finally fallen asleep.
But if he didn't pull, he would have to maintain this posture all night.
If it were any other posture, maintaining it for a night would be fine; at most, he could circulate spiritual energy for a cycle to eliminate fatigue.
But Ye Lingyuan's current position was agonizing.
His feet were on the ground, his hands propped on either side of Zi Linling's body, bending over her.
This position was simply excruciating.
Looking at Zi Linling's face so close to his, Ye Lingyuan couldn't help but want to peck her a few times.
He called it a light peck, but once he pressed close, it would be hard to say if he could maintain the willpower to separate.
What to do?
Forget it!
It wasn't the first time they had shared a bed.
Ye Lingyuan leaned to the side and lay down on the edge of the bed.
Spiritual energy surged, and the quilt floated up and settled over both of them.
Zi Linling slept soundly, a happy smile on her lips.
This made it difficult for Ye Lingyuan, who had to be a virtuous gentleman.
The woman's fragrance continuously wafted into his nostrils, making him feel restless.
As a last resort, he could only circulate his cultivation techniques and cultivate on the bed.
Even so, he was still incredibly hot, but he had no choice but to endure.
The dawn light seeped through the window.
Zi Linling slowly opened her eyes.
She instinctively looked beside her, only to find no one there.
Could it be that she was dreaming last night?
A blush crept onto Zi Linling's face.
She secretly chided herself for thinking of such things in her dream.
Fortunately, Ye Lingyuan hadn't seen it.
Zi Linling rubbed her cheeks vigorously and jumped out of bed.
After leaving the room, she leaped lightly and sat on the roof, suppressing the chaotic thoughts in her heart and began to cultivate.
Little did she know that Ye Lingyuan was currently in a secluded spot, taking a cold shower. And it wasn't the first time.
The sun rose.
The purple qi was quickly replaced by the brilliant white light. Zi Linling stood up, stretched, and jumped down from the roof.
Against the light, Ye Lingyuan was holding a tray with two bowls of porridge and two small dishes.
"Finished cultivating? Come and have some porridge!" Ye Lingyuan said with a doting smile.
Such an ordinary scene made Zi Linling's nose sting.
"Uh, you eat first, I'll go and wash up!"
With that, she fled.
She asked herself, wasn't this the life she had always longed for? Why was she running?
Ye Lingyuan watched her retreating back, stunned for a moment.
A moment later, he smiled helplessly, placed the tray on the table, and chased after her.
Zi Linling was staring blankly at the water in the basin when she saw a familiar face appear in the reflection.
She said in surprise, "Ye Lingyuan, why are you here?"
Ye Lingyuan teased, "If I don't come, how long do you plan to argue with this basin of water?"
Zi Linling haphazardly splashed water, covering her slightly flushed face, and said, "Where would I?"
As she spoke, she reached for a towel.
Suddenly, her arms were caught by two hands, forcing her to turn, and then, a gentle towel was placed on her face.
Ye Lingyuan gently wiped the water off her face, saying softly, "Lin'er, I told you, I will be there for you through twilight, and I will be there to warm your porridge!"
Zi Linling's nose felt a pang, and a mist of tears welled up in her eyes again.
To have someone remember every word you've ever said, what kind of happiness is that?
"Silly girl, already moved? From now on, as long as I'm here, I'll bring earthly delights into our lives every day!"
Ye Lingyuan's voice, with its captivating tenderness, almost made Zi Linling's ears conceive.
Her nose felt a sting again, and a trace of wetness appeared at the corner of her eye.
She said shyly, "Ye Lingyuan, are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"
Ye Lingyuan quickly wiped away her tears and pleaded, "My Princess, how would I dare? Come, let's go have our meal!"
He said this, then pulled Zi Linling to the flower hall, seated her, picked up a bowl of porridge, warmed it with spiritual energy, and placed it in front of her.
"Here, try my cooking. Is it any better than last time?"
"Mhm!"
Zi Linling nodded, scooped a spoonful, and put it in her mouth.
Indeed, the saying that three days apart requires a new outlook was true.
Ye Lingyuan's cooking skills now definitely reached the level of a master chef.
The white porridge entered her mouth, and a sweet aroma immediately spread on her tongue. A surge of spiritual energy rushed to her head, greatly increasing Zi Linling's appetite.
"Mmm! Delicious! Your Highness is indeed extraordinary. Your cooking skills are almost comparable to a five-star hotel chef."
"Five-star hotel?" Ye Lingyuan asked, confused.
Zi Linling quickly explained, "It means the best restaurant."
"Bang!"
Ye Lingyuan nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he heard the barrier outside the courtyard being struck by something.