Conquering the Emperor - Chapter 33

I tried to struggle but his arms around my waist kept me in place. Ren sucked on the side of my neck, causing my body to quiver. My mind felt dizzy and foggy. Once again, I felt a pleasurable ache in my lower abdomen that intensified as Ren continued to fondle my body. Soon I felt the heat of his hand on my naked thigh.

“Ren…Prince Ren…” I whimpered helplessly.

Without caring to reply to me, Ren slowly ran his hand up my inner thigh. Inch by inch, his hand slid up my thigh, forcing my legs to part. I knew where he wanted to touch me next, and my body trembled in fear mix with anticipation.

I moaned loudly despite myself when his fingers finally reached my womanly opening in between my legs. When I felt his fingertips prod my love flower, I realized that the ache I had been feeling was actually in between my legs. I moaned louder when Ren’s fingers began stroking my opening up and down firmly.

“Ah…no…Prince Ren…” I managed to say in a voice I did not recognize as my own. It wasn’t long until I could no longer form words as my mouth let out loud and lewd moans.

“Your body is so sensitive. I played with you a little and you got this wet already,” Ren said, clearly pleased.

“Don’t say that…” I said in embarrassment as I felt my face burn with heat.

“You wanted to be treated as Lady White Lotus so I’m just treating you as befitting of your position,” Ren hissed into my ear before laughing a little.

“What?” I whispered in shock and confusion.

“If you want me to act like the Crown Prince then you must act like My Lady. That includes allowing me to have my way with you whenever and wherever I please,” Ren said, his warm breath brushing my ear.

“Ren…please stop…” I pleaded in a soft whisper.

To my surprise, Ren removed his hands from my breasts and upper thigh immediately as if he had no interest in my body. Although I was very confused with what was going on, I quickly adjusted my clothes while I focused on staying seated atop the horse. I was quite surprised at how calm the horse was throughout the whole ordeal. This animal was clearly well trained.

“So, you’ve decided to stop acting like Lady White Lotus hmm? Not a bad decision…” Ren hissed into my ear.

Ren urged the horse off into a run before I had the chance to reply. As the beast galloped underneath us, I tried to figure out what Ren was thinking. I couldn’t understand him at all. All the places on my body that he had touched felt hot and throbbed. I placed on a hand over my chest and closed my eyes to calm my own breathing.

I hope we reach out destination soon. I have no idea what other unexpected things Ren would do while we’re on the road.

Ren wrapped an arm around my waist casually and everything between us seemed to have return to normal. However, I did not dare start a conversation with him again for the rest of the day until we reached ours destination.

Ren seemed like he had returned to his good mood as I listened to him casually point out various landmarks on the terrain while we rode past them. He explained where the roads would lead to and described the various villages surrounding the area. I learnt that he was very knowledgeable about the various tribes of people occupying his lands. Although their way of life as he described it sounded quite different from the capital, his tone held no prejudice against them.

Unlike Ren, I was overly conscious of how close his body was to mine, and I found it difficult to respond to him smoothly. So, I kept my answers and comments short and vague. I was thankful to him for trying to make conversation or else our ride would feel much longer and much more awkward.

“We’re here,” Ren said with a lazy sigh.

I looked around our surroundings as the horse came to a stop. To be honest, there wasn’t much to see. We were still surrounded by the thick woods and all I could see of our destination was a high stone wall and a large wooden double door. I heard voices and the sound of a group of people approaching once our presence had been detected.

Ren and I waited silently as the wooden door slowly creaked opened. Four tall men dressed in guard uniform pushed the door open for us before standing to the side and bowing low to greet us. The men kept their heads bowed low without uttering a word.

Ren suddenly swung his leg and got off the horse before offering me a hand. I guess this is where we get off? I took his hand firmly as he hooked his other arm around my waist and helped me off the horse.

“The horse is tired. Let’s walk from here,” Ren said curtly.

With a wave of his hand, one of the guards came to take the rein of his horse and led it through the gate. With my hand still in Ren’s, he started leading me through the large gate and into what was supposed to be one of the royal holiday palaces.

Unlike the wilderness that surrounded this place, the garden inside the walls was well maintained and decorated. Flowers or various colors bloomed beautifully, and sculptures of mythical animals were on full display throughout the garden. There was a clear walkway through the garden, so it wasn’t hard to figure out where we needed to go.

“Have you been here before?” I asked Ren a little shyly.

“A couple of times. I haven’t been here for many years though,” Ren replied casually before giving my hand a little squeeze.

We walked leisurely on the path through the beautiful garden and soon a small pond came into view. Everything about the scenery was so beautiful and relaxing to the eyes. I enjoyed a little sightseeing as Ren continued to lead me closer to the palace building.

“Like what you’re seeing? The palace is much nicer,” Ren said with a small laugh. I guess he was also enjoying himself.

“Yes…the garden, the scenery and well, everything is very beautiful,” I replied honestly.

I think I saw a hint of a smile touch Ren’s lips. He seemed pleased. However, Ren did not say anything else to me. After a short stroll through the garden, we finally arrived at the palace building. Ren was right, the palace building was even more beautiful.

–To be continued…