Chapter 1261: A Beautiful Night Under the Stars, A Beauty Gains Favor

"No gift."

Lin Lang's voice reached Qingdai's ears, making her tremble with nervousness, even her fingertips shook.

She had already bent her knees to kneel, but upon hearing these words, she froze on the spot, unsure whether to stand up or kneel. She could only clutch the ties of her nightgown, her face flushed and somewhat at a loss.

Through her lowered eyes, she could see Lin Lang's well-defined feet, stepping on the soft satin carpet, walking towards her step by step.

As Lin Lang walked, he gradually enveloped Qingdai.

A faint, refreshing scent of shower gel mixed with the hormonal aroma of an adult man made Qingdai's heart pound so hard it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest, and she even had to be careful with her breathing.

Lin Lang walked up to Qingdai and stopped.

A signature wicked grin spread across his face as his gaze fell on Qingdai's flushed cheeks. He watched as her eyelashes trembled slightly, like the wings of a startled butterfly, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

The low, pleasant laughter, tinged with a hint of mockery, made Qingdai's face burn even hotter, her ears turning a blush.

"look up."

Lin Lang's voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable power.

Qingdai hesitated for a moment, her fingers clenching even tighter, before she shyly and slowly raised her head.

What came into view was an excessively handsome face, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips slightly upturned, carrying a smile that was not quite a smile.

Those eyes were as deep as ink, as if they held the stars and the sea, making Qingdai's heart skip a beat, and she hurriedly tried to lower her head again.

"What? Are you so shy in front of me?" Lin Lang reached out and gently pinched Qingdai's chin with his fingertips. The force was light, but just enough that she couldn't avoid it.

His fingertips, slightly cool in temperature, touched Qingdai's burning skin, causing her to tremble and even miss a beat.

Qingdai's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "This servant...this servant dares not."

"Dare not?" Lin Lang raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the white jade bracelet on her wrist, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Then, Lin Lang smiled and praised, "The jade bracelet that Consort Ya bestowed upon you suits you perfectly. It is white and translucent, just like you, pure and flawless."

These words were like hooks, making Qingdai's heart tremble.

She could feel Lin Lang's burning gaze fixed on her, as if it wanted to scald her to the bone.

"Thank you... thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!" Qingdai hurriedly tried to pull her hand back, but Lin Lang gently held it.

His large, warm palm completely enveloped her fair little hand.

Qingdai's hands were small, with slender fingertips and a thin layer of sweat on her palms. They were soft and supple, and holding them felt like holding a warm piece of jade.

Lin Lang gently stroked Qingdai's hand with his fingertips. The touch was delicate and smooth, which made him chuckle: "What are you nervous about? I'm not going to eat you."

Qingdai's face turned even redder, and she lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Lin Lang.

She could feel Lin Lang's breath right above her head. His warm breath brushed against her hair, carrying a faint, refreshing scent, making her feel as if she were soaking in warm water, her whole body going limp.

"This servant...this servant wasn't nervous," she whispered, her voice trembling noticeably, unable to even convince herself.

Lin Lang chuckled softly, took Qingdai's hand, and gently led her towards the inner hall: "Let's go, what are you doing standing at the door? Do you expect me to carry you to the bed?"

Qingdai's steps were a little unsteady as she was led inside by Lin Lang's hand.

The interior was luxurious yet understated, with the glow of the crystal chandelier casting long shadows of the two figures on the satin-covered floor, creating an atmosphere of undeniable intimacy.

The bed was covered with a red brocade quilt embroidered with auspicious dragon and phoenix patterns, which looked very festive.

Lin Lang led her to the bedside, let go of her hand, turned around and sat on the edge of the bed, raised his hand to rub his temples, and said in a somewhat lazy tone: "Come here."

Qingdai's heart beat even faster, as if a little deer was pounding wildly inside her.

She took a deep breath before shyly walking over and standing in front of Lin Lang, her head down, not daring to look at him.

Looking at Qingdai's shy appearance, Lin Lang's smile deepened.

He reached out and gently hooked Qingdai's belt. With a slight tightening of his fingertips, the belt, which wasn't tied too tightly, loosened a little.

Qingdai's heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed even more: "Your Majesty!"

"What's the rush?" Lin Lang raised an eyebrow, his fingertips lightly tracing the back of Qingdai's hand, with a hint of teasing. "I just noticed that your belt is tied too tightly, and I'm afraid it'll make you feel uncomfortable."

His words were half true and half false, with a hint of mockery, which left Qingdai even more at a loss for words.

Qingdai could feel Lin Lang's gaze on her, a gaze so intense it seemed to see right through her clothes, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"This servant...this servant can do it myself." Qingdai said softly, trying to pull her hand back, but Lin Lang held it again.

Looking at Qingdai's reddened eyes and her tearful appearance, Lin Lang's heart stirred slightly, and his tone softened: "Don't be afraid, I will treat you gently."

These words were like a reassuring pill, allowing Qingdai's tense nerves to relax a little.

She shyly raised her head and couldn't help but look at Lin Lang. Her moist eyes held a hint of timid trust, which made Lin Lang's heart feel as if it had been gently tickled.

"Baby, after tonight you'll know what it's like to be a real woman."

"Uh..." Qingdai's voice was choked with emotion, and her heart was filled with panic. It was the first time that Lin Lang had called her "baby" so affectionately, which made Qingdai feel so nauseous that she got goosebumps all over.

She clutched the hem of her dress, hesitated for a long time, and then mustered up her courage to whisper, "This servant...this servant will serve Your Majesty well."

Upon hearing this, Lin Lang couldn't help but chuckle softly.

He reached out and gently pulled Qingdai into his arms, placing his palm on her back and patting her softly, as if soothing a frightened little animal: "Oh? How should I take care of her?"

His voice, with a touch of magnetism, reached Qingdai's ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, making her tremble with nervousness.

"This servant...this servant does not know."

Qingdai buried her face in Lin Lang's chest and could hear his steady and powerful heartbeat. The sound seemed to have some kind of magic, which gradually calmed her down.

She could sense that Lin Lang seemed to like her a lot, and this feeling warmed her heart with a sweet sensation.

Lin Lang looked down at the reddened ear tips of the beauty in his arms and couldn't help but chuckle. "Don't be so nervous. I will teach you. You just need to obey me and let me do as I please."

Qingdai's face burned even hotter, and she buried her face in his chest, refusing to look up: "This servant is so obedient, Your Majesty can do whatever you want!"

"Oh?" Lin Lang chuckled softly, gently pinching Qingdai's earlobe with his fingertips. The touch was soft and warm. "Then try acting all cute and coquettish."

"Uh...this servant...this servant doesn't know how." Qingdai snuggled closer into Lin Lang's arms, her voice tinged with shyness.

Upon hearing this, Lin Lang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He held Qingdai's warm body in his arms, feeling a tenderness in his heart.

Qingdai, this maid, is incredibly innocent, completely different from modern women, and exudes a pitiful charm.

Lin Lang lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on Qingdai's brow, teasing her in a very tender voice, "You said you couldn't do it, but now you're quite good at being affectionate."

"Uh... Your Majesty, is this what it means to be affectionate?"

Qingdai shyly raised her head, meeting Lin Lang's deep eyes.

Those eyes were full of gentle smiles, with a hint of teasing, which made her heart flutter, and she quickly and shyly lowered her head.

Looking at her shy and bashful appearance, Lin Lang's smile deepened.

He reached out and gently stroked Qingdai's fragrant shoulder, his fingertips as tender as a spring breeze, and coaxed, "Silly girl, how can you be so cute?"

Qingdai couldn't hide her sweet, happy smile, and somewhat disbelieving her ears, she asked timidly, "Does Your Majesty really think this servant is cute?"

Lin Lang inhaled the delicate, virginal fragrance emanating from Qingdai and replied, his throat bobbing, "Of course!"

"You're not particularly stunning at first glance, but the more you look at you, the more beautiful you become."

"In the six years since you married into Chang'an with Consort Ya, you have grown from a little girl into a beautiful and graceful young woman."

Qingdai was secretly delighted upon hearing this, and looked up at Lin Lang with a charming and sweet smile, "Really?"

"Of course it's true, I never lie."

Lin Lang's voice was deep and pleasant, with a hint of seduction, causing Qingdai's heart to race uncontrollably once again.

Qingdai mustered her courage, raised her head, her heart pounding as she looked into Lin Lang's eyes. Her red lips trembled as she whispered, "Before this, I never dared to dream that I could one day receive His Majesty's favor."

"This servant must have accumulated good karma for eight generations to have the honor of serving Your Majesty tonight. This servant is so excited and happy!"

As Qingdai spoke, her already reddened eyes suddenly filled with tears, which welled up and swirled in her eyes.

She gazed at Lin Lang with such deep emotion, as if having Lin Lang's favor would allow her to defy fate and possess everything.

Looking at the tears welling up in Qingdai's eyes, Lin Lang felt even more tenderness in his heart.

He raised his hand, his fingertips gently wiping away the tears welling up in her eyes, and said tenderly, "The hard times are over. After tonight, I will bestow upon you the title of Consort."

"From now on, you no longer need to serve by Consort Ya's side. I will send two other personal maids to serve her. As for you, you will no longer need to serve anyone except me."

Qingdai was deeply moved upon hearing this. She abruptly broke free from Lin Lang's embrace and hurriedly knelt down to express her gratitude. Her voice trembled with sobs, yet it was filled with undisguised excitement: "This servant... no, Your Majesty, thank you for your great kindness!"

"Silly girl, get up!"

Lin Lang chuckled softly, stretched out his long arm, helped Qingdai up from the ground, and pulled her back into his arms, his fingertips gently caressing her soft waist. "From now on, when you're alone with me, there's no need for such formality. Just be casual."

Qingdai sniffed, tears of gratitude streaming down her face, and nestled against Lin Lang's chest. She mustered her courage and hugged Lin Lang's waist back, her heart filled with joy and gratitude. She wanted to please him, but she was so nervous that she didn't know what to do. She could only blush and stick out her tongue with a smile.

Just then, Lin Lang slowly lowered his head, and his warm lips gently covered Qingdai's trembling lips.

Qingdai's mind went completely blank for a moment, as if all her thoughts had been taken away, and even her heart skipped a beat.

She stood frozen in place, her wet eyes wide open, completely unsure how to react.

That soft touch was both unfamiliar and burning hot—it was definitely the sweet taste of a first kiss!

After a long while, Qingdai seemed to remember something, and awkwardly opened her lips slightly, imitating Lin Lang, and gently returned the kiss. The action was so immature, carrying the unique innocence and panic of a young girl.