17: What my sister has, I want too.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment. If not for the steaming dishes on the table, Mo Yingqi would have thought he had been paused.

Kiss me, kiss me... These two words were like a gentle spell, echoing repeatedly in Mo Yingqi's mind. Luo Yongan's face, as beautiful as a celestial fairy, was flushed with a hint of red, her peach blossom eyes filled with affection and longing.

She didn't close her eyes, but looked at him gently. When he was a child, his mother used to tell him stories of the Tushan Fox Demons.

Perhaps even the legendary fox demons who captivated all beings were nothing more than this? Mo Yingqi felt as if his body was out of control, yet his rationality kept urging him to stop.

Although this Daxing Dynasty was open-minded, even some intimate techniques between husband and wife were recorded and circulated among the common people without being considered vulgar. The problem was, that was only limited to married couples. If a young maiden, especially the most favored Legitimate Princess of The Emperor, acted like this, it was truly inappropriate.

However, Luo Yongan didn't care. She truly didn't care. Her longing for Mo Yingqi had driven her almost mad. She wanted everything about him; she wanted him to always be by her side and never leave.

Etiquette? Luo Yongan never cared about such things. Maternal Grandmother once told her and Luo Yongning: “To capture the man you love most, don’t concern yourselves with worldly etiquette. Others care because they have no choice, but you two are different. You are my granddaughters, the future Legitimate Princesses of the Daxing Dynasty, and the heirs of Partridge Sky.”

“When your power is sufficient, etiquette? That’s just a joke!”

Although this Daxing Dynasty was not as strict with women as other dynasties, that was the extent of it. So Luo Yongan knew very well that to be free from distractions, they could only follow the path Maternal Grandmother had arranged for them.

Partridge Sky, under the management of the two sisters, was not only well-maintained but had even grown larger. Dynasties change, but the Jianghu remains the Jianghu. Utilizing the capable and extraordinary individuals within the Jianghu for one's own use was the original purpose of the Grand Ancestor when he first established Partridge Sky.

Even if it couldn't shake the court, Partridge Sky secretly provided a large amount of funds and could even send talents to the army. The Daxing Dynasty’s water transport and salt routes had almost no problems compared to the previous Daxing Dynasty, and Partridge Sky contributed greatly to this.

The Emperor’s two sons had more than once sincerely advised their father: “Why don’t you let one of our two sisters inherit the throne? Father Emperor, please have mercy on us; being an emperor is truly not for humans.”

Of course, the price was that the eldest prince, Luo Yongfu, and the second son, Luo Yongze, were each personally given twenty strokes by The Emperor. However, even The Emperor never denied that his two daughters were truly no less capable than men.

Yet, for all their talent, what they sought... was only Mo Yingqi. That's why The Emperor, despite the endless memorials from Censor Officials, insisted on this marriage. Not only because his two daughters made immense contributions to his ascension, but more importantly, to him, his other children were just princes and princesses.

And the four children he had with Empress Shen were his true sons and daughters.

Mo Yingqi didn't know any of this. When he came to his senses, he had, by some uncanny impulse... truly kissed Luo Yongan's lips. He was startled and tried to pull away, but to his surprise, after a brief moment of shock, Luo Yongan tightly wrapped her arms around his neck.

At that moment, Mo Yingqi's mind went blank once again. After a long while, Luo Yongan reluctantly pulled away from him, her beautiful peach blossom eyes glistening with allure, and the blush on her fair face became even more pronounced.

“Sister, I’m back...”

Luo Yongning had just entered the room when she saw the two in such a scene, even a trace of glistening moisture was faintly visible. She stared blankly at the sight, slowly uttering the last word: “...now.”

Aunt Ying Hong, who was following behind her, merely frowned, then clapped her hands. Two maids swiftly closed the door, and Mo Yingqi clearly heard the sound of the lock clicking from outside!

“No, what is this supposed to be?” Mo

Yingqi was already caught red-handed, and now with the door locked... This couldn't be a honey trap, could it? But the question was... which Legitimate Princess would play a honey trap here?

“Sister, what’s going on?” Luo Yongning looked at the two still embracing with a half-smile. “Weren’t you supposed to let Yingqi eat? So, this dish is called, ‘Eating the Eldest Princess Raw’?”

Since childhood, these two sisters had bickered over his ownership. Of course, even though Luo Yongan was only born a little earlier than Luo Yongning, a sister was always a sister, constantly suppressing Luo Yongning.

But that didn't stop Luo Yongning from being sharp-tongued. The sisters' principle was to unite against outsiders, but internally... it was every woman for herself!

“I was wondering why you suddenly didn’t go to Grand Empress Dowager’s place. So, you were waiting here, huh?” Luo Yongning’s face was calm, but Mo Yingqi clearly saw her beautiful hands clenched into fists, knuckles white. “Sister, is this interesting? I am also Yingqi’s future wife!”

“Oh, well, in such matters, whoever acts first gets it.” Luo Yongan leaned into Mo Yingqi’s arms with a smile. “Little sister, you knew Yingqi was coming today, why didn’t you think of learning from big sister and just postponing your visit to Grand Empress Dowager?”

Luo Yongning was almost exasperated. It was reasonable for Grand Empress Dowager to summon the sisters for some advice as they were about to get married. It wouldn't be appropriate for both sisters to not go, but the fresh fish, painstakingly transported from the Northern Border, was best prepared by her older sister.

The two sisters grew up by Maternal Grandmother’s side, and even their cooking skills were taught by her, hand in hand, with the reason: “To capture a man, you must not only serve him with your beauty, but most importantly... you must be able to grasp his preferences in all aspects.”

Yet, no matter how she made this fish soup, it was never as good as Luo Yongan’s. Of course, Luo Yongning didn't know that her sister did teach her, but the problem was... she didn't teach her everything.

Unable to do anything else, she had to go see Grand Empress Dowager herself. She rushed back, only to find that she had still been outmaneuvered by her sister!

“Alright, I need to go to the kitchen to check on the fish soup. Aunt Ying Hong, please open the door?” Luo Yongan said, looking relaxed, then walked over to Luo Yongning and winked. “Little sister, you can stay and have a good~ time with Yingqi. I’ll be back soon, okay?”

Mo Yingqi didn't see it, but Luo Yongan mouthed to Luo Yongning: “It was very effective, but... Yingqi’s first kiss is mine. Who told me I was born a little earlier than you?”

Luo Yongning was so angry she wanted to kill, but could only glare fiercely at her sister. That wretched woman, knowing she wouldn't dare to throw a tantrum in front of Mo Yingqi, deliberately provoked her!

The door opened, and Luo Yongan walked out with light steps. Then, the door closed again, followed by the familiar sound of locking.

“Um, is this really necessary?” Mo Yingqi said, somewhat speechless. “In the year since I joined the Pacification Bureau, I’ve only ever locked others up; I’ve never been locked up myself...”

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Yongning suddenly flew towards him—yes, flew, with both feet off the ground. Mo Yingqi was startled, but his body instinctively opened its arms, catching Luo Yongning in his embrace, though he nearly fell to the ground himself due to the inertia.

“Sister Yongning, are you crazy?” Mo Yingqi steadied himself. Why did she suddenly... Mmm, before he could speak, Mo Yingqi’s lips were sealed by Luo Yongning. Compared to Luo Yongan’s gentleness just now, Luo Yongning was more... savage?

Like a bristling kitten, she gripped his flying fish robe tightly. For a moment, Mo Yingqi felt that this wasn't kissing; she was going to eat him alive!

“Yingqi, you’re not being good...” Luo Yongning looked at him with reddened, aggrieved eyes. “What sister has, I must also have...”

“And I must have more...”