Qin Chuan was now relaxed, his heart filled with curiosity and an indescribable feeling; today's events truly felt like a dream.
The Imperial Tutor nestled in Qin Chuan's arms, refusing to come out. She felt as if she had undergone a baptism, finally realizing she was a woman, that she was now a woman.
Looking at her breathtaking beauty, Qin Chuan kissed her.
Before they knew it, dawn had broken.
The Imperial Tutor wanted to get up and leave; otherwise, if the Empress saw her leaving Qin Chuan's room, it would be utterly humiliating.
But Qin Chuan wouldn't let her go, holding her tightly: "You're my woman now. How long are you going to hide like this?"
"I...I...if my sister saw me, what face would I have left?" the Imperial Tutor murmured, too shy to look at Qin Chuan. Her long eyelashes drooped, trembling; her posture was truly breathtakingly beautiful.
She was already an enchanting being, and in Qin Chuan's eyes, she was the most advanced enchanting woman—too beautiful, too alluring, a noble and elegant enchantress, truly capable of bewitching anyone; every part of her exuded immense temptation.
She exuded a captivating charm, especially now, naked in Qin Chuan's arms. The sheer beauty and allure made Qin Chuan feel as if his soul was soaring.
"You're so beautiful!" Qin Chuan gently kissed her.
Hearing this, the Imperial Tutor was secretly delighted. What woman wouldn't want her man to praise her, especially a woman like her? Her mindset had actually changed considerably.
Of course, not every woman like the Imperial Tutor, who was attracted to women, could change so easily. There were many reasons and other factors involved.
First impressions mattered; because the Empress liked him, she held him in high regard.
At least the first impression was good. Then there was the constant contact, which was far better than with other men. Most importantly, there was the catalyst—what happened that night—that broke the ice.
And most importantly, she herself wanted to change this situation. This was the most crucial point; deep down, she wanted to become a normal woman like the Empress.
The two women talked a lot.
The Empress only asked one question: whether she liked children and whether she would have one in the future.
Motherhood is a woman's innate instinct; it will never disappear, it's just a matter of whether it can be awakened. A combination of many factors, including what happened to Qin Chuan that night, ignited it in a somewhat confused way.
That's why the Imperial Tutor entered Qin Chuan's room last night. She forced herself to take this step; she was trying, but once this path is taken, there's no turning back. She had made a huge decision to take this step.
However, she didn't expect it to be as bad as she imagined. Her initial decision was based on not disliking Qin Chuan, and the things he had done recently had made her like him.
He was a capable and responsible man, different from other men she had met. Although they sometimes disagreed, he was upright and honest.
After one night, she knew that she and this man had become the closest of kin. This feeling was strange. Before, she was closest to the Empress, even promising never to be separated, to be inseparable, and to accompany each other until the end.
But in the end, the Empress found a man first. What was she doing now, trying to steal her man? Thinking of this, she panicked again.
"You and her...?" the Imperial Tutor asked softly, remembering something.
Qin Chuan chuckled and asked, "What is it?"
"You know, you rascal, hurry up and tell me." The Imperial Tutor blushed and waited for Qin Chuan, his little face making Qin Chuan restless, but the Imperial Tutor stopped him.
"Don't move, I don't want to..." The Imperial Tutor lowered his head slightly.
Qin Chuan smiled, "No, we're not that fast, we just held hands. She's too excited, she can't go that far in a short time." Qin Chuan said strangely.
Thinking of the Empress, Qin Chuan was a little speechless. This woman was too excited in front of him, and Qin Chuan was worried that she couldn't handle it. He could only develop things slowly and gradually, otherwise, even a strong person couldn't withstand it.
This was the power of emotions and desires; once you find a weakness, you can easily kill.
The Imperial Tutor fell silent, then thought for a moment and said, "Could we not tell my sister about our affair for now? I'm afraid she... Besides, I'm embarrassed to tell her myself."
Qin Chuan smiled and hugged her tightly, "Okay, but let's make this clear first, I won't give you too much time. If you don't tell, I will. Also, you must come to my place tonight."
The Imperial Tutor blushed and glared at Qin Chuan, finally giving a soft "Mmm," putting on her clothes, and leaving.
During the day, Qin Chuan continued setting up the array and cultivating the Guardian God Cactus Ball. He was busy and fulfilled. The Empress spent most of her time with Qin Chuan, while the Imperial Tutor didn't appear.
Her current changes would definitely be noticed by the Empress.
Besides, the Empress had already discovered something before, and after a private discussion with the Imperial Tutor, she clearly stated that if the Imperial Tutor liked Qin Chuan, she would be very happy and wouldn't mind at all, so that they could truly stay together.
They stopped, and the array for today was finished. Looking at the rest, it would take another three days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
"Are you tired?" The Empress gently wiped Qin Chuan's brow with a handkerchief.
A faint fragrance wafted through the air as Qin Chuan embraced her. "I'm not tired. You're more like a little woman now. When will you be my woman?"
The Empress blushed slightly. "Qin Chuan, I saw my sister come out of your room. What's going on between you two?"
Qin Chuan was taken aback. What a coincidence! This woman thought she was hiding it well, but who knew the Empress had already seen everything.
"She told me not to tell her. She said she'd tell you herself. Should I tell her, or should she?" Qin Chuan said awkwardly.
Either way, it was still a little awkward.
"Tell me, Qin Chuan, I don't mind. My sister has also suffered a lot. If you two are really together, I'll be very happy. But will you stop liking me after having my sister?" the Empress asked nervously.
Qin Chuan was startled, then smiled, reaching out to pinch her delicate nose.
"What are you thinking? You can only be my woman for life. It's a pity you're such a beautiful flower that you can't be plucked. I'll wait for the day you bloom for me, okay?" Qin Chuan affectionately cupped her head and laughed.
"I'm going to find my sister!" the Empress said, and ran off.
Watching her retreating figure, Qin Chuan was lost in thought. Life is sometimes truly amazing; he never imagined that something like this would happen.