### Chapter 64: Empress, I Really Must Take Control of You - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

### Chapter 64: Empress, I Really Must Take Control of You Xiao Huang waited for a while but noticed no change within herself, causing a ripple of delight in her heart. At this moment, she surmised that Yu Luonang was deceiving her. Such an outrageous potion couldn't possibly exist in the world. ... As you prepared to head to the Flower Pavilion Inn, you suddenly realized that many soldiers had appeared in Gulian County, each clad in gleaming armor, exuding an imposing presence. At a glance, it was clear they were not disorganized mercenaries but well-trained, well-equipped elite troops. The soldiers were actively searching alleyways as if they were looking for something. You realized that it was very likely Yu Luonang had succeeded in her scheme. With so many soldiers in Gulian County now, you wished to avoid escalating the situation further and quickly made your way to the Flower Pavilion Inn. Many individuals at the inn recognized you, knowing you frequently visited the top floor, and greeted you amicably. However, you lacked the time for pleasantries, quickly making your way to the top floor's room. At this moment, the room’s door was tightly shut, and faint sighs could barely be heard from within, prompting you to knock at once. "Open up, open up!" Upon hearing your knocking, Yu Luonang smirked slightly before vanishing in an instant. You felt the door suddenly loosen and pushed it open, entering the room. There, you found Xiao Huang bound in a spider web and immediately knelt halfway down. "Your Majesty, I arrived late to rescue you; please forgive me for this delay!" Seeing it was you, Xiao Huang felt an outburst of joy within her heart. "Su Mo, I’m here!" "The demonic woman who captured me has vanished." "Now that you’re here, quickly, release me!" Gazing at Xiao Huang, tied up in such a way and hanging invertedly with her fair, slender form, your nose felt a rush of warmth. This posture was, perhaps, too tempting. Despite this, you dared not linger; you promptly found a pair of scissors at the vanity. Without the protection of demon power, the toughness of the web equated only to that of hemp rope, allowing you to easily cut the translucent strands binding Xiao Huang. Having been bound for too long, Xiao Huang’s limbs were stiff and numb, causing her to involuntarily fall into your arms upon being freed. An enchanting fragrance wafted through your senses; naturally, your hands held Xiao Huang close. "Hmm… no!" Xiao Huang suddenly sensed an overwhelming masculine aura, leaving her both dizzy and deeply flushed. You felt the Empress in your arms struggle faintly, her hands weakly pushing against you. Perplexed by Xiao Huang’s reaction, you assisted her to a nearby chair. You were unaware of what Yu Luonang had done to her. “Your Majesty, what’s the matter?” Xiao Huang felt a whirlwind of confusion, haunted by Yu Luonang’s words echoing in her ears. Could it be that the potion only takes effect in the presence of a man? If so, how was she to navigate the remainder of her life? The thought struck her with fear. "I’m fine, just… my legs are a bit numb." Noticing only a thin layer of silk socks wrapping Xiao Huang's petite feet, her embroidered shoes cast aside, you quickly picked them up, gently cradled her delicate feet cloaked in silk, and personally slipped the shoes back on. “No, you mustn’t…” Xiao Huang panted, her chest heaving with each quickened breath. Yet your swift actions had already secured her slender feet in the shoes. After attending to her, you heard a faint sigh. Xiao Huang’s sudden transformation struck you as peculiar; wasn’t the Empress always decisive and unyielding? How did she become so demure now? "Your Majesty, perhaps we should leave here promptly." Heeding your urging, Xiao Huang nodded, aware that the demonic woman might return at any moment. She then forced herself to stand. As you moved to assist, Xiao Huang brushed you away. “Don’t... don’t touch me!” With that, Xiao Huang awkwardly tightened her legs and stumbled toward the exit. Witnessing this, you figured it wise not to impose and quietly followed her lead. At some point, soldiers had already stormed the Flower Pavilion Inn. Seeing Xiao Huang descend the stairs, the soldiers were stirred into a frenzy, falling to their knees in unison. “Your Majesty, we finally found you!” At this time, Xiao Huang’s three personal guards also joined her side, casting suspicious glances your way. Xiao Huang too focused her gaze on the soldiers, devoid of the abnormal emotions she felt when seeing you. Could it be the potion the demon woman forced on her only affects her in the presence of the first man she encounters? Reflecting on this, Xiao Huang cast you a gaze filled with complexity. Unaware of Yu Luonang’s machinations, you simply followed behind Xiao Huang. One of the personal guards could withstand no longer. “Your Majesty, why are you here?” “And being followed by the Third Prince of the previous dynasty?” “Could it be this Third Prince harbors ill intentions against you?” The personal guard knew Xiao Huang's purpose in coming here was to eliminate you under a legitimate pretext. With the current situation, as long as Xiao Huang gave the order, they’d immediately draw their blades to kill you. The reasoning would be justified. They could simply claim you harbored illicit intentions toward the Empress, with countless witnesses present to prevent misinterpretation. Upon hearing her guard’s implication, Xiao Huang understood her suggestion. Just by speaking up, Su Mo could be executed on the spot. Considering this, Xiao Huang’s eyes grew conflicted; unexplainably, the novel sensations she experienced confused her. You, oblivious to the underlying meaning, were about to defend yourself. Just then, Yu Luonang’s voice echoed in your ear. “Dear, don’t defend yourself; they intend to kill you!” “Listen to me: hold the Empress’s hand if you want to survive!” Though unclear why Yu Luonang advised thus, you complied nonetheless. “Your Majesty, I did save you!” Stepping forward, you grasped the Empress Xiao Huang’s soft, tender hand. All three personal guards were taken aback by your audacity, momentarily forgetting to draw their swords. Xiao Huang, feeling the strong stimulus of your touch, trembled all over, biting her lip firmly... “Don’t touch…” Xiao Huang quickly shook your hand free, turning on her heel and heading downstairs. In a commanding, icy tone, she proclaimed throughout the Flower Pavilion Inn. “County Magistrate Su, for your merits in rescue, I grant you a reward of one hundred taels of gold and a promotion to the position of a Reader at the Hanlin Academy!” Hearing Xiao Huang's words, everyone was stunned, unable to believe their ears. What’s going on? Not killed? In that instant, Yu Luonang’s voice filled your ear, revealing all she had concealed from you. Only now did you grasp the situation. Despite your self-image of integrity, months under Yu Luonang's influence had changed you from the naively pure youngster you once were. Your heart could not resist imagining: Empress, I must truly control you... (End of Chapter)