With his belly full of sex, Yan Guan trembled and gradually quieted down, mumbling something unconsciously. Chao Ge leaned in closer to listen, and, unable to resist, lowered his head and kissed him.
In the past, Yan Guan had always slept in a very proper manner - he woke up in the same position that he went to bed the night before. Chao Ge deliberately wanted to tease him, so he lifted him up and made him lie on top of him. The movement made Yan Guan squirm in discomfort.
“What’s wrong?”
Yan Guan raised his head, his expression dazed. Chao Ge touched his forehead and wondered if the effect of the medicine still hadn’t worn off. Just as he was about to pull his hand away, Yan Guan rubbed his cheek against his hand, and rested his head on his palm without moving.
Yan Guan was strikingly beautiful, his eyes glistening with a watery gleam. Even though he was completely naked, he still retained a hint of innocence and purity, which made Chao Ge’s face heat up even more.
Only then did Chao Ge realize something was wrong. Usually, [their tryst] would end after one time because Yan Guan couldn’t handle it. So how would he show an expression that indicated he wanted more?
This drug… Chao Ge opened his palm, and sure enough, Yan Guan’s head followed the motion, trying to press against it. Chao Ge refused, and Yan Guan’s lips pursed as more tears welled up. He usually wasn’t one to cry, but now that his mask had come off, he couldn’t hide any grievance. Blame Chao Ge for spoiling him too much.
“Chao Ge, I feel so uncomfortable…” Yan Guan whimpered, coquettish and seductive.
The drug had already been taken, and there was no going back. Chao Ge, panting heavily, turned over and pressed the man underneath him once more. [Chao Ge’s heaving bosom hehe]
…………
Yan Guan, having borne favour for too long, began shivering with exhaustion. Chao Ge paid no mind to him, his hunger growing even more due to Yan Guan’s indulgence.
With a flip, Yan Guan was turned over once again. For a brief moment his mind cleared and he started struggling violently, crying, “No… no!”
Chao Ge stroked his back [to calm him], and his roaming hand felt the ugly, uneven scars… He paused. They had used this position before, so why had he not realised Yan Guan disliked it?
‘Is it because of these marks?’ Chao Ge wondered, feeling a dull ache in his chest. “Why didn’t you say so?”
He leaned over, gently lifted Yan Guan’s chin with his hand, and softly called, “Xiao Guan?”
Yan Guan stopped crying and reverted to his earlier state of disorientation. Chao Ge couldn't bear to continue, as he had a feeling that Yan Guan was not in the right condition. He would have to call Bindeya and ask her about it tomorrow.
A warm palm covered Yan Guan’s eyes, his eyelashes fluttering against the skin of that hand. His whole body was held by Chao Ge, trying his best to give him a full sense of security. Yan Guan calmed down. He couldn't explain why he was crying; he was eager to explain but didn't know where to start. His usually sharp mind had stopped working.
Chao Ge touched his hair carefully and comforted him, as if coaxing a child. "Go to sleep. Are you going to the pharmacy tomorrow?"
Yan Guan struggled to understand, then shook his head after a while.
The next day, Yan Guan still hadn’t woken up. After dressing him and tidying his blanket, Chao Ge went out and found Bindeya standing in the corridor with a sheepish look on her face.
“What’s wrong with your medicine?”
Bindeya’s expression froze. “What happened? Are there any symptoms?”
“Yan Guan, he…” Chao Ge felt that this matter couldn’t be explained in just a few words. “Hey, he’s still asleep. Come in and take a look.”
Bindeya stood beside the bed, placed her hand on him, and clicked her tongue, "Uh... the effects of this medicine are really beyond my expectations." Seeing Chao Ge's face darken, she immediately continued, "But my lord, please rest assured. It will clear up in three days at most, and I promise there will be no side-effects."
“Can’t we use medicine?” Chao Ge’s face was already very troubled. Three days! If this continued for three days, it would be very harmful to his body!
“It’s better to loosen than to block. Taking medicine is never ideal. We just have to wait for it to resolve on its own. Besides, this medicine also contains restorative ingredients. If Your Highness is truly worried, then simply employ some methods to minimize Yan Guan’s loss of essence.”
After Bindeya finished speaking, she no longer dared to meet Chao Ge’s eyes. She figured that her business deal was already doomed…
After a moment of silence, Chao Ge recalled Yan Guan’s behavior and words from last night and asked, “What exactly is the effect of this medicine? It doesn’t seem quite right.”
Bindeya lifted her head but quickly lowered it again. Forcing herself to speak, she said, “Indeed it’s different from other ordinary aphrodisiacs. Its primary effect is to amplify what’s in one’s heart. It also has somewhat hallucinogenic properties. If Yan Guan acts a little out of ordinary or childish, that’s normal.”
Hearing this, Chao Ge frowned. As it turned out he was anxious about his scars and scared of being rejected. Was this fear born out of love? Thinking back, even Yan Guan's rare initiative last night left him with a vague sense of heartache. The scars on his shoulders and back were caused by carrying the shackles. When he first arrived in Liangzhou, no one took care of him, so naturally, the wounds hadn’t healed properly. Chao Ge couldn’t help but despise himself. He had his own battle scars, and had never cared about such trivial matters. Why had he forgotten to ask others if they minded? Yan Guan never said anything, but clearly he had been uneasy about it.
As he understood the situation, Chao Ge felt disheartened. He waved his hand to dismiss the servant without saying any harsh words. Bindeya slipped away in a hurry, feeling as if she had narrowly escaped a disaster.
So Yan Guan would be like this for the next three days?! Forget it, at least he wouldn’t let him get bullied or hurt. They could talk about the scars after he sobered up.
Chao Ge lifted the plain blue bed curtain and saw Yan Guan’s peaceful sleeping face. It had taken him quite some time to settle down. After thinking about it, Chao Ge decided not to wake him. It would be okay for him to be hungry for a while. He raised his hand and touched Yan Guan’s face, then turned around and closed the bed curtain so as not to disturb him again.
Because Yan Guan was uncomfortable being waited on, there were no attendants left in the hall to serve them. So Chao Ge went to the outer room and ordered, "Prepare some refreshing side dishes and place them in the corridor. Reheat them if they get cold."
"Yes," the servant was very perceptive. Seeing Chao Ge's concerned look, he knew it was something he didn't understand*, so he asked, "There are tribute grapes from Longxi. Would you like us to bring some?" [*it’s something above his pay grade]
Chao Ge nodded and said, "Sure. No need for ice, just soak them in well water."
After giving the orders, Chao Ge returned to the inner hall and sat on the recliner by the window, waiting for Yan Guan to awaken.
It wasn’t until late afternoon that Yan Guan slowly stirred. Chao Ge hurriedly fed him some rice, watching him with a trace of nervousness.
“There are grapes. Do you want some?”
Yan Guan stared at him, unable to move his eyes away. Whatever Chao Ge asked him to do, he did obediently, as if he had lost the ability to think. When he heard Chao Ge, he didn't reply. He just wanted to get closer to him.
Chao Ge shook his hands and thought, ‘Oh no, this medicine has damaged Xiaoguan's brain.’ In fact, Yan Guan was just following his inner thoughts. He himself had no idea that he’d cared so much about Chao Ge. But now his heart and eyes were really full of him.
Chao Ge's sleeve was pulled, and Yan Guan rushed into his arms without thinking, clinging tightly and refusing to let go. "Don't go, Chao Ge."
Chao Ge's heart skipped a beat. He patted Yan Guan's back, picked up a robe from the side to cover him, and lifted him onto his lap. Yan Guan automatically adjusted himself into a comfortable position and cuddled up to him.
While Chao Ge was happy, he also felt a bit worried. also a little sad. Yan Guan had become clingy, more proactive, and had somehow learned to act spoiled and throw little tantrums without being taught. Chao Ge felt a little overwhelmed by this sweet burden. He nuzzled against Yan Guan's neck, brushing their hair and temples together.
After the kiss, Yan Guan's cheeks were flushed. Chao Ge still felt it wasn’t enough, so he leaned in and sniffed him again. He’d always felt that there was something addictive about Yan Guan's scent, as if it seeped out from the bones, enveloping him into a state of intoxication.
Yan Guan didn’t resist. After all, the last night had been intense, and he was still a little exhausted.
"Eat grapes, I'll feed you," Chao Ge was excited, probably because the overly obedient Yan Guan was like a doll that could be manipulated at will. And Chao Ge was like a big dog enjoying the fun, with a heart full of love and possession that had nowhere to vent, so he circled around him in vain, licking him from time to time to satisfy his hunger. Taking care of Yan Guan was undoubtedly one of his ways of venting his emotions. Watching him quietly eat the grapes he had peeled, he felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.
Yan Guan had been poisoned by the drug, but it seemed as though Chao Ge was the one infected by it.
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