Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

The houseboat rested on the vast lake, silent and still with no wind or waves.

Due to the grandeur of the houseboat, the nearby painted pleasure boats dared not approach frivolously.

The houseboat had five levels. Within one of the cramped rooms on the fourth level, the noise had subsided at some point. A man and a woman huddled together, the room somewhat disordered, with a torn black stocking lying quietly by the pillow.

Xiao Yunxi had fallen asleep, clinging to Chen Mo like a koala, sleeping soundly.

But from the weariness etched between her brows, it was clear how exhausted she had been earlier.

Chen Mo lay wide-eyed, staring at the ceiling of the cabin, using his arm as a pillow, holding the beauty in his embrace, looking rather uninspired.

Chen Mo felt like his body was completely drained.

For the first time, he experienced the feeling of a heavy head and light feet.

Even when he was with Qiu Lan and Dong Lan, he never felt this way.

He never imagined Xiao Yunxi would have such formidable strength.

But thinking about it, it became clear.

Qiu Lan and Dong Lan were just ordinary people, while Xiao Yunxi was a Fifth Grade Martial Artist.

People have different constitutions.

Moreover, Chen Mo had indeed been overworked these past few days.

It’s not surprising for such a situation to occur.

”Looks like I need to take better care of my health.”

This thought emerged in his mind as Chen Mo glanced down at Xiao Yunxi in his arms, an indescribable sense of accomplishment in his eyes.

Perhaps feeling mischievous, Chen Mo picked up a strand of Xiao Yunxi’s hair, gently tickling her face with it. The tingling sensation made Xiao Yunxi frown slightly, wanting to change her sleeping position, but she felt her side being relentlessly squeezed.

Xiao Yunxi felt odd, hugging Chen Mo tightly, her soft body coiling around him like a snake. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly before she opened her eyes to find Chen Mo’s incredibly handsome face close by.

She could even feel the warm breath he exhaled on her face.

In that instant, memories from before flooded back into her mind.

First came the kiss.

Then Chen Mo peeled away her defenses.

Then he mentioned wanting to revisit the feeling of being an infant.

And he made her call him a good brother.

The last scene was of him making her turn over...

Her dignity as the Empress was utterly humiliated by him.

Looking at Chen Mo’s playful gaze, Xiao Yunxi was immediately filled with indignation, biting Chen Mo’s shoulder fiercely until she drew blood, then released him.

But seeing the blood imprint on his shoulder, and Chen Mo’s expression of silent endurance, Xiao Yunxi felt a pang of guilt, muttering, ”Are you made of stone? Couldn’t you make a sound?”

She let go of Chen Mo, about to get out of bed to find him a bandage.

But Chen Mo pulled her back into his arms, kissing her on the cheek teasingly, ”No need, no need, it’s just a little pig bite, it’s nothing.”

Being pulled back into his arms, Xiao Yunxi initially relished the warmth, but upon hearing his words, she blushed in embarrassment, pressing Chen Mo beneath her, trying to scratch his face, ”You’re the pig, your whole family are...”

Before she could finish her sentence, Chen Mo silenced her with a kiss, pinning her beneath him.

”Yunxi, call me good brother.”

Xiao Yunxi spat, then sternly said, ”Good little Hongzi, it’s only been a few days since we last met, and you’ve gotten this bold, daring to bully even me. Aren’t you afraid I might have you whipped?”

”Is that so.” Chen Mo flipped Xiao Yunxi over, smacking her well-shaped bottom twice, the crisp sound echoing in the room.

Xiao Yunxi was stunned, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Never before in her life had she been spanked.

”Ah... you...”

Xiao Yunxi was furious, but her anger was still brewing when another slap landed on her bottom, extinguishing whatever anger she had.

She wasn’t a little girl who would coquettishly complain to Chen Mo, so she put on a stern face, opting for the cold shoulder.

But after a few coaxing words from Chen Mo, who acted like a little puppy, Xiao Yunxi announced the end of the cold war, snuggling into Chen Mo’s arms, murmuring:

”You’ve been back at the Capital for so long, and only now do you come to see me. I’ve heard, Father plans to award Yi Yao to you. I’ve met that child, she’s young and lovely. Once you have her, you won’t remember this old woman.”

Seeing Xiao Yunxi’s display of jealousy, Chen Mo paused momentarily before saying, ”If the Empress doesn’t like it, I’ll go to the Xiao Mansion and refuse. Having you is enough for me.”

”No.”

Xiao Yunxi spoke simply to test Chen Mo’s response, and his answer satisfied her greatly. She then said, ”Given my status, it’s impossible for us to be together openly. Letting Yi Yao stay with you isn’t a bad idea.

Though she is from the Xiao Family, she doesn’t have the Xiao Family bloodline, so she can’t be your main wife. Among the seven prominent families, the Xiao Family’s main line daughters are already married. The Wang and Chu families have average relations with the Xiao Family. The Wu, Liu, Sun, and Huangfu families have daughters of age, suitable to be your main wife.”

Since she already regarded Chen Mo as her man.

In Xiao Yunxi’s heart, his status was naturally very high.

Only daughters from the seven prominent families were worthy to be Chen Mo’s main wife.

Considering her boldness, Chen Mo kissed Xiao Yunxi’s forehead with a soft chuckle, ”Yunxi, are you joking? With my background, how could I marry a daughter of the seven prominent families?”

”I’m not joking with you, this is serious. Don’t underestimate yourself. What’s a seven prominent family? Even I fell for you, are you afraid of them? Besides, I’ll help you.” Xiao Yunxi said.

Chen Mo twitched his lips, not knowing how to respond.

Xiao Yunxi was actually helping him find a woman.

As for underestimating himself, he wasn’t; his earlier words were more of a jest.

The two were so caught up in each other, they didn’t notice the time outside until there was a knock on the door: ”Empress, are you inside?”

The voice sounded anxious.

Hearing Xiao Qing’Er’s voice, Xiao Yunxi panicked.

Chen Mo’s expression also tightened.

Though the Xiao Family facilitated this meeting between him and Xiao Yunxi, they certainly didn’t expect them to end up in bed together.

If discovered lying in bed with Xiao Yunxi, it would be disastrous.

Chen Mo quickly signaled Xiao Yunxi to speak without making a sound.

After calming her emotions, Xiao Yunxi said, ”I’m here.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing’Er at the door breathed a sigh of relief and said, ”Empress, what happened? We were searching everywhere for you.”

”I was a bit fatigued, so I came to this room to rest. If there’s nothing urgent, you may leave.”

”Understood.” Xiao Qing’Er nodded but recalled something before leaving, ”Empress, we need to return to the palace before nightfall, yet we haven’t finished touring the lake.”

”I’m dizzy, no more sightseeing.”