Chapter 573 - 375: The Unfathomable Old Emperor! The Enchanting Lin Qinghan

Chapter 573: Chapter 375: The Unfathomable Old Emperor! The Enchanting Lin Qinghan

In the vast palace hall, the Luminous Pearl illuminated the entire space, making it as bright as day.

Seated on the dragon throne draped with snow marten fur, Emperor Yu Dongji, who had ruled the Great Yu Country for over thirty years, was half-closing his eyes.

Time had etched ravines across his face, and his frost-white hair contrasted starkly with the bright yellow dragon robe.

"Your Majesty~" a sultry and alluring voice called softly from the left side of the dragon throne.

Only to see Lin Qinghan, draped in a sheer pink palace gauze, winding around Emperor Yu Dongji like a parasitic vine flower.

Her jade-like fingers lightly brushed against the old emperor’s gaunt arm, and her proud curves were faintly visible under the thin gauze with her movements.

"I haven’t been able to sleep these nights......"

Her crimson lips parted slightly, her breath fragrant, "As soon as I close my eyes, I dream of those terrifying people...."

"Please don’t leave me~"

As she spoke, Lin Qinghan’s delicate body trembled slightly, perfectly pressing her proud form against Yu Dongji’s right arm.

Yu Dongji’s age-spotted hand gently caressed the beauty’s fragrant shoulder, and a glint of sharpness flickered in his dim eyes.

In his thirty years as an emperor, he knew better than anyone the hidden threats in the chambers of gentleness.

But at this moment, Yu Dongji was willing to indulge in the intoxicating fragrance, to experience the world’s beauty.

"Fear not, my beloved......" Yu Dongji’s voice was hoarse like sandpaper: "As long as I’m here, no one can harm you."

With that, he intertwined his fingers with Lin Qinghan’s cascading black hair, taking a deep breath.

The rich, enticing scent revitalized Yu Dongji’s muddled senses.

The special enticing fragrance hidden in the beauty’s hair was seeping into his decaying lungs with each breath.

"Your Majesty......"

Lin Qinghan’s eyes rippled, her crimson lips gently biting, revealing a glimpse of her snow-white neck.

She was well aware of the value of her appearance, and to please this old emperor, Lin Qinghan had used every trick in her arsenal.

Immediately, Yu Dongji’s coarse palm traced along Lin Qinghan’s exquisite curves, his murky eyes filled with infatuation.

For days, to savor this unparalleled beauty, he had dismissed three counsel-giving Imperial Censors.

For this, Yu Dongji had even canceled seven early morning court sessions, merely indulging in the gentle embrace of Lin Qinghan, relishing the unimaginable pleasures.

And this gentle beauty, Lin Qinghan, was indeed "considerate." Whether playing the zither or painting, or engaging in intimate entreaties, she executed them perfectly.

Like now, she was using those slender, boneless hands to massage his temples.

The hidden technique at her fingertips made the aging Yu Dongji hum comfortably.

"You truly are my treasured heart...." Yu Dongji breathed joyously, but did not notice the fleeting cold light in the eyes of the beauty beside him.

Lin Qinghan’s long eyelashes quivered, casting a fragile shadow under the candlelight.

She slightly turned her face, allowing a perfectly-timed tear to hang precariously on her cheek.

"Your Majesty......" her voice quaked like willow catkins in the wind, "I fear...... my days are numbered......"

"I may not be able to continue serving you...."

Yu Dongji noticed the beauty in his embrace trembling and immediately opened his eyes, pulling her closer with his gaunt arms.

This aging emperor, at this moment, showed a rare sense of urgency: "What’s wrong with my beloved?"

He quickly raised a hand, wiping away the non-existent tear stain at the corner of Lin Qinghan’s eye with his rough thumb.

Yu Dongji’s voice, though undeniably old, was exceptionally tender.

Lin Qinghan timely let out a sob, burying her face in Yu Dongji’s chest, her voice muffled: "I...... I dare not speak......"

"Speak!"

Yu Dongji suddenly shouted, an invisible force causing the palace candles to flicker.

He lifted the beauty’s chin with claw-like hands, a terrifying glint bursting from his muddled eyes: "I must see who dares make my beloved suffer!"

Lin Qinghan seemed frightened and shrank back slightly, perfectly letting the sheer gauze slip, revealing half of her snowy shoulder.

She said softly, with reddened eyes: "It’s...... it’s Mr. Lu from the Dongchang...... he...... he warned me before, saying I would bring disaster to Your Majesty."

The moment the name "Mr. Lu" was spoken!

The fierce killing intent around Yu Dongji suddenly retracted, his murky eyes instantly clearing like a pool.

This emperor, who had ruled Great Yu for over thirty years, began rhythmically tapping his bony fingers on the dragon table, emitting a dull "thud, thud" sound.

"The leader of the Dongchang?"

Yu Dongji chuckled lightly, his voice filled with knowing amusement.

He lifted Lin Qinghan’s chin with his frail fingers, the pressure light but unyielding: "Don’t be afraid, my beloved, I will deal with him in time."

Lin Qinghan’s heart trembled fiercely, only to see Yu Dongji suddenly lean in, whispering in her ear: "That old dog from the Dongchang, even if you gave him courage......"

The warm breath on her ear yet the words made Lin Qinghan shiver: "He wouldn’t dare touch someone close to me."

He slowly straightened, his eyes gleaming: "However——" he shifted his tone, "since my beloved wants to see him dead......"

Yu Dongji’s old palm brushed over the beauty’s hair, "I will fulfill your wish."

"But not now, that old dog, I still find him useful and won’t kill him yet."

The Luminous Pearl in the hall suddenly illuminated Yu Dongji’s half-smiling face.

Yu Dongji leaned back into the dragon throne again, gently stroking Lin Qinghan’s astonished face, his eyes flickering with unfathomable brightness.