The Empress's sudden question caught Chen Mo off guard, but he still answered honestly, "It is a grave offense for an outsider to have an affair with a concubine. According to the law, it warrants the death penalty."
Yu Youhan gazed at him, her red lips gently parted, "Then, are you prepared to lay down your life?"
Chen Mo was slightly taken aback, then quickly regained his composure.
Understanding the implication of her words, his heart began to beat violently.
Though feeling somewhat nervous and apprehensive, he knew he must do something at this moment... Without a hint of hesitation, he leaned in and gave her dewy lips a gentle peck.
"I am willing to die for the Empress!"
"Hmph!"
Yu Youhan blushed, the red spreading down her long neck to her collarbone like crabapple ink on white paper, and she gently snorted, "Is that all? You weren't like this just now..."
Chen Mo smirked, smiling cheerfully, "Did you not just say there wouldn't be a next time?"
