An Opportune Interruption

After closing the door, Jiu Hui remained by the entrance, leaning against the wall, her gaze clouded with a myriad of complex emotions.

She understood Lisa’s apprehension, comprehending that it stemmed solely from concern for her safety on the battlefield.

Yet, understanding did not equate to acceptance. While Lisa harbored her anxieties, Jiu Hui possessed her own convictions. Though touched by Lisa’s profound concern, she found herself unable to simply acquiesce.

With this resolve, Jiu Hui departed from the door and headed straight for Xiao Lü and Xiao Lan’s chambers.

Still, uncertainty gnawed at her regarding Xiao Lü and Xiao Lan’s willingness to assist. Lisa was the Queen, after all; if Her Majesty withheld her approval, it remained to be seen whether her maids would dare to instruct Jiu Hui.

Despite this apprehension, Jiu Hui pressed on. She had no other recourse; the only formidable individuals she knew were Lisa, Xiao Lü, and Xiao Lan. If Lisa proved unyielding, then Xiao Lü and Xiao Lan were her last hope. As for Aivy, Lisa had instantly dismissed the thought of involving her.

It wasn’t long before Jiu Hui found herself standing before the entrance to Xiao Lü and Xiao Lan’s room.

Pausing at the threshold, Jiu Hui hesitated briefly before finally raising her hand.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

The sound of knocking resonated.

“Please, come in.”

Xiao Lü’s gentle voice drifted from within.

Jiu Hui pushed open the door, revealing the scene within the room before her eyes.

Neither of them wore their usual palace maid uniforms. Instead, both were clad in form-fitting soft armor. Notably, the color of their armor perfectly matched their hair: Xiao Lü’s was a vibrant lake-green, while Xiao Lan’s was a deep, striking blue.

What truly puzzled Jiu Hui, however, was Xiao Lan’s flushed countenance. Xiao Lü, meanwhile, was all smiles, yet a strange, inexplicable chill crept into Jiu Hui’s heart as she observed her.

“Um, have I perhaps arrived at an inopportune moment?”

Though she couldn’t quite pinpoint what had transpired, Jiu Hui’s keen senses detected an undeniable tension, prompting her to speak with utmost caution.

Upon hearing Jiu Hui’s question, Xiao Lan’s face crimsoned even further.

“Not at all, Lady Jiu Hui,” Xiao Lü replied, glancing at Xiao Lan before turning her smile back to Jiu Hui. “In fact, you’ve arrived at a most opportune time.”

Despite Xiao Lü’s radiant smile, the chill in Jiu Hui’s heart only deepened.

Offering a pair of strained chuckles, Jiu Hui opted against probing further into the peculiar atmosphere, choosing instead to directly reveal the reason for her visit.

“The truth is, I’ve come to you because I require your assistance.”

Xiao Lü maintained her beaming smile as she regarded Jiu Hui.

“Lady Jiu Hui certainly has a penchant for jesting,” she purred. “Of course, Lady Jiu Hui would have a purpose in seeking us out at such a moment. Would you truly visit us without cause? Though, I must reiterate, Lady Jiu Hui’s timing is impeccable.”

At this, Jiu Hui’s expression stiffened imperceptibly, yet she forced another strained laugh.

“Well, actually, I’ve come to request your aid.”

Xiao Lü’s smile remained unwavering.

“Of course, Lady Jiu Hui, there’s no issue at all,” she affirmed. “As your personal maids, assisting you is our solemn duty. And I must apologize for Lady Jiu Hui needing to seek me out at such a moment. Nevertheless, your arrival truly is exquisitely timed.”

‘Ugh…’

Jiu Hui’s gaze lingered on Xiao Lü’s ever-present smile, her own expression growing increasingly rigid. After a quick glance at the deeply flushed Xiao Lan nearby, Jiu Hui managed another two awkward chuckles.

“Ah, I’ve just recalled an urgent matter I need to attend to, so I shall take my leave.”

With those words, Jiu Hui retreated step by step, then flung open the door and hastily made her exit.

Within the room, Xiao Lü watched Jiu Hui’s hasty retreat, the smile on her face deepening by several degrees.

Xiao Lan, who stood beside her, regarded Xiao Lü with a flicker of concern. “Xiao Lü,” she murmured, “was that truly appropriate?”

“It’s quite alright,” Xiao Lü replied, turning to face Xiao Lan, whose cheeks still bore a faint flush. A soft smile played on her lips. “To interrupt our private affairs, even Lady Jiu Hui cannot be entirely absolved.”

As she spoke, Xiao Lü advanced steadily towards Xiao Lan, a subtle, knowing curve gracing her lips.

“Compared to that, I find myself far more intrigued by what was happening just moments ago.”

Xiao Lan gazed at Xiao Lü, who now stood intimately close before her, and the blush on her face intensified once more.

“So, shall we… continue?”

Xiao Lan’s gaze met Xiao Lü’s, which shimmered with an alluring, watery depth. She parted her lips slightly and whispered.

“But of course. It was you, Xiao Lan, who tempted me just now. To stop now would be simply impossible.”

Xiao Lü’s arms encircled Xiao Lan’s waist, her forehead gently pressing against Xiao Lan’s. She gazed into Xiao Lan’s eyes, her voice a soft, seductive murmur.

At her words, Xiao Lan’s lips parted slightly, then she whispered softly.

“Then… come.”

As she spoke, Xiao Lan’s eyes fluttered shut, her lashes trembling delicately.

Witnessing this, Xiao Lü’s gaze flickered with desire. She leaned in, her lips gently capturing Xiao Lan’s tender ones, drawing a soft, lingering kiss. One hand remained clasped around Xiao Lan’s waist, while the other drifted lower, caressing the curve of Xiao Lan’s shapely rear before pressing lightly against her most intimate place.

“Mmhmm~”

Xiao Lan let out a soft, involuntary hum, her body trembling subtly as her arms instinctively wound around Xiao Lü’s neck.

As Xiao Lü listened to Xiao Lan’s soft hum and observed her trembling eyelashes, her hand moved with an unbidden, gentle caress. Her lips then claimed Xiao Lan’s fully, prying open her perfect teeth to capture and entwine with Xiao Lan’s fragrant tongue.

“Mmmph~~”

With her lips sealed, Xiao Lan could only manage these muffled, breathy sounds.

As the enticing sounds filled her ears, Xiao Lü’s hand continued its delicate exploration of Xiao Lan’s intimate core, lightly teasing. Her tongue, meanwhile, remained intimately entwined with Xiao Lan’s, drawing her deeper into the kiss.

Xiao Lan clung to Xiao Lü’s neck, her body alive with intermittent waves of delicious shivers. Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and soft, breathless whimpers escaped her nose.

Finally, Xiao Lan’s legs buckled, and she sagged completely into Xiao Lü’s embrace.

Xiao Lü finally broke the kiss, gazing down at Xiao Lan, whose eyes shimmered with a watery haze, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Xiao Lan met Xiao Lü’s gaze, her eyes still swimming with desire. Her lips parted slightly, and she whispered, “Give it to me.”

At her plea, Xiao Lü withdrew the hand that had been exploring Xiao Lan’s core. She lifted Xiao Lan, carried her to the bed, and gently laid her down. Then, with practiced ease, Xiao Lü removed Xiao Lan’s soft armor, revealing a perfectly flawless, exquisite body.

Gazing at the crimson-faced Xiao Lan on the bed, Xiao Lü let out a soft chuckle. She shed her own soft armor, then slowly climbed onto the bed, pulling Xiao Lan into a tender embrace. Her lips descended upon Xiao Lan’s once more, while her hands began to explore the soft curves of Xiao Lan’s body.

“Mmm~ hmm~”

Soft, breathless moans filled the air, reverberating through the intimate space of the room.

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