Chapter 7: Two Perfect Dimples on a Beautiful Waist

Chapter 7: Two Lovely Dimples on a Beautiful Waist

Shen Lian immediately bit his lip, looking at Ye Zhang, "I lost a pair of socks a few days ago, and it turns out you were the one who stole them. How shameless!"

Ye Zhang's eyes widened, "What do you mean, I stole them? You clearly gave them to me."

Shen Lian continued, "Since you insist they were given to you by me, then you must know my body quite well. Go on then, tell me—what distinguishing features do I have?"

Ye Zhang's eyes lit up immediately, "Right, I remember now—you have a small mole on your lower back!"

The system was stunned, unable to understand why Shen Lian would deliberately hand Ye Zhang such leverage.

Ling Yun let out a snicker, "This Shen Lian is pretty dumb."

When Ye Zhang said it out loud, Shen Lian's eyes trembled, "You—you're spouting nonsense! There's no mole on my lower back."

But Ye Zhang sneered in triumph, looking at Yan Huaixuan, "Your Highness! Whether it's there or not, one look and you'll see!"

Shen Lian looked at Yan Huaixuan, the corners of his eyes flushed red, looking utterly humiliated, "Your Highness."

Yet Yan Huaixuan's expression remained cold and aloof, devoid of any emotion.

Ling Yun smirked, "This Shen Lian is still putting on the pitiful act for you, Master."

Seeing that Yan Huaixuan said nothing, Shen Lian's eyes trembled. His fingers clutched at the hem of his clothes, his fingertips going white.

"Your Highness... if you don't believe me, then look. Only then can A Lian's innocence be proved."

With that, Shen Lian lowered his head, and big tears instantly fell, hitting the ground.

Shen Lian yanked open his own sash, his movements somewhat rough.

No one expected Shen Lian to just do that.

Shen Lian was only wearing an undergarment to begin with. The moment the sash was pulled, the clothes slid right off.

Ye Zhang only caught a glimpse of snow-white skin before the Crown Prince raised his hand, his wide sleeve blocking Shen Lian's body.

Then, out of nowhere, a folding screen flew over, nearly crashing into him.

Ye Zhang's eyes widened—how the hell did this screen fly over out of thin air? Before he could speak, a man in black appeared behind him and clamped his hand over his mouth.

The system was watching Shen Lian's performance when it suddenly paused, thoughtfully lifting its head to look around.

As Yan Huaixuan pulled Shen Lian into his arms, a faint smile curled at the corner of Shen Lian's lips.

He deliberately tore his undergarment off completely.

Just as Yan Huaixuan moved the screen aside, he turned back to see the bare, tender young man in his arms.

His upper body was snow-white, slender and well-proportioned, with a delicate waist, while the lower half was covered only by his trousers.

Yan Huaixuan's fingers paused.

Ling Yun suddenly realized it had been retracted too, and was stunned.

At the sight of the young man completely bare, even Yan Huaixuan's brow twitched. "What are you doing? Did you forget all the etiquette I made you copy last night? Put your clothes on."

"Precisely because I copied them, I must prove my innocence. I can't bring shame on you or let others laugh at your expense," Shen Lian said, looking wronged and embarrassed as he turned slightly and leaned forward. "Your Highness, see for yourself whether there's a mole or not."

As he bent forward, his rear naturally stuck out.

Long black hair cascaded down, covering his entire back, with a single strand falling onto his plump buttocks.

Earlier, even with clothes on, you could tell Shen Lian had a slim waist and full buttocks. Now that there was nothing to hide them, it was impossible to look away.

Yan Huaixuan didn't know why—even though he could make Shen Lian put his clothes back on with a flick of his finger, he inexplicably didn't.

Meanwhile, Shen Lian hooked his fingers onto his trousers, pulling them down slightly to reveal two cute, round dimples on his lower back—pure white and smooth, with no mole anywhere.

Only then did the system realize—this Shen Lian was not the Shen Lian from before. Where would a mole come from?

No wonder Shen Lian deliberately led Ye Zhang on. This way, he could not only clear his own name but also seduce Yan Huaixuan on purpose.

But the system narrowed its eyes—this Shen Lian had some brains after all.

Shen Lian had already sensed Yan Huaixuan's hesitation and wanted to push it further, but the next moment, a heavy outer robe was draped over him, wrapping him up snugly from head to toe.

He was also forcibly steadied and made to stand up straight.

Shen Lian was startled, looking down at the robe on him—moon-white, still carrying a hint of warmth.

He looked up at Yan Huaixuan.

But Yan Huaixuan had already let go of his hand, keeping his distance, and scolded in a low voice, "Even if you need to prove yourself, there's no need to go this far. Don't you know there are others in the hall?"

Shen Lian blinked, "But didn't my husband cover me?"

Yan Huaixuan frowned, "Still making excuses?"

His expression was cold and stern, but Shen Lian wasn't scared of him at all. He smiled and leaned against Yan Huaixuan, "My husband is jealous, isn't he? Doesn't want A Lian to be seen by others?"

Yan Huaixuan paused abruptly, then pushed Shen Lian away.

"Stand straight."

Shen Lian refused, so Yan Huaixuan pulled out his hand and slapped his fair palm.

Shen Lian froze, then a tingling sensation spread through his whole body.

He bit his lip, and when Yan Huaixuan released his hand, he quickly withdrew it into his sleeve, hiding it behind his back.

Yan Huaixuan said sternly, "This is a lesson for your attempt to make excuses just now."

Shen Lian couldn't help but speak up, "Then—"

But he heard Yan Huaixuan say,

"Besides, from beginning to end, I have never doubted you. Since we have already tied the knot as husband and wife, I will naturally trust you and protect you."

Shen Lian paused, his eyes trembling slightly as he looked at Yan Huaixuan.

He met the man's handsome and noble face. Yan Huaixuan's voice was calm, but those words somehow carried a sense of promise and security.

As if whatever he said, he could definitely accomplish.

Shen Lian felt his heart beating a little faster, his cheeks unconsciously growing warm. He let out a breath, desperately trying to suppress it.

After Yan Huaixuan finished with him, he raised his eyes and looked toward the screen.

"Cut out Ye Zhang's tongue and throw him into a mass grave."

Shen Lian looked puzzled—who was he talking to?

He looked up and saw that Ye Zhang's position was blocked by a screen, behind which came muffled groans and the sounds of a struggle, along with another shadow.

Just as Ye Zhang started to say, "Your High—"

The next moment, there was a scream, and blood splattered across the screen.

A dark-clad guard walked out, holding a severed tongue in his hand. "Your Highness."

At the sight of the bloody tongue, Shen Lian stiffened slightly, his eyes widening. It was the first time he had seen a part of a human body shown like this.

Yan Huaixuan glanced at Shen Lian. "Since you have a cold, do not come to attend to me these next few days. Rest well. I'll take my leave now."

But Shen Lian suddenly tugged at the hem of Yan Huaixuan's robe.

"What else?" Yan Huaixuan stopped and turned, only to meet Shen Lian's confused eyes.

"Your Highness, so this man in black—is he your shadow guard?" Shen Lian asked cautiously.

It wasn't feigned or sycophantic, but genuine confusion, and something else... an indescribable feeling.

This was the first time Yan Huaixuan had seen Shen Lian wear such an expression.

Since Shen Lian came back to life, he had always been bright and radiant...

Yan Huaixuan didn't know why, but he felt uneasy. He averted his gaze. "The Emperor only stripped me of my title as Crown Prince."

He hadn't said anything about giving up his shadow guards.

But unexpectedly, Shen Lian's eyes slowly welled up with sadness. Though tears usually came easily to him, now they were barely held back.

Shen Lian's voice grew choked. "But you clearly have shadow guards who can scale walls and vault rooftops, yet you deliberately didn't tell me, and made me go to great lengths to find food for you. Husband, don't you see us as husband and wife?"

"Or rather, do you hate me?"

Yan Huaixuan paused. He hadn't expected Shen Lian's first reaction to be this.

Shen Lian's nose gradually turned red.

Yan Huaixuan watched as the pitiful little thing, who had just been clutching his robe, turned his head, climbed onto the bed, and pulled up the blanket, leaving only the back of his head facing him.