King Wu looked toward Yun Yuqing. When he saw her slightly pink skin, his eyes were filled with infatuation. “Yuqing, you are really beautiful today.”

Yun Yuqing bowed and replied in a formal tone, “Thank you, my king, for your praise. May I ask why you have sought me out today?”

King Wu frowned. He was a bit unhappy about her attitude. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly noticed a puddle on the ground. His expression couldn’t help but change.

He pretended to have inadvertently walked over to the edge of the pool. He looked at the damp floor, as well as the small puddles everywhere, and his expression sank. “What were you doing here just now?” he asked.

“Taking a bath, of course. What else would I be doing?” Yun Yuqing replied nonchalantly. She sorted out her dress and sat down at a table, pouring a cup of water for herself. All of that activity had left her feeling a bit dehydrated.

King Wu’s gaze moved...