Adult Tang Dynasty: I, the Scoundrel, Fully Support the Empress

Chapter 28: Empress Guan Yinbi’s Unease—This Is Getting Out of Hand!

Chang’an, Eastern City

Inside the manor.

“This is a new therapy technique I developed,” Su Yang said, rolling up his sleeves.

“It works wonders for stubborn ailments like yours.”

“But I should warn you—some of the movements might seem a little… inappropriate.”

“So, uh… just don’t take it the wrong way, alright?”

He clasped his hands together as if swearing an oath, knowing that if he didn’t set the right expectations now, things could get awkward fast. The last thing he wanted was for Empress Guan to misinterpret his actions and lose her temper. Explaining his way out of that would be impossible.

Luckily, she wasn’t suspicious at all. Thanks to their previous therapy sessions, she trusted his expertise completely. She simply smiled and nodded.

The thought of any ulterior motives never even crossed her mind.

After all, Su Yang was a trusted advisor of the kingdom. More importantly, he was her sworn brother. What could he possibly be up to?

This was just a medical treatment, wasn’t it?

What could go wrong?

Then, the next second—

She froze.

Had she heard him right?

Did he just ask her to undress?

And not just a little—he wanted her to take off everything on her upper half?

Even though she had prepared herself mentally, hesitation crept in. Women in this era were raised to be modest. Even showing a bit of ankle could stir up gossip, let alone stripping down like this!

But after a brief internal struggle, she took a deep breath, turned her back to him, and started undoing her robes.

She held onto a sheer layer of fabric, keeping it from slipping completely, while covering her front as best as she could. Then, she lay down on the cushioned bench, doing everything in her power to avoid exposing anything.

Su Yang swallowed hard.

His throat was suddenly dry.

Even though she had been quick and careful, his sharp eyes had caught just the slightest glimpse of forbidden territory.

Oh my.

“From that little peek alone, I can tell she’s at least a C+…”

His mind started racing. And before Su Yang could stop himself, he spotted something a few feet away—the bright red undergarment she had taken off. From the way it was shaped, there was no doubt.

Yeah, that thing was built to support serious weight.

“Damn,” he muttered under his breath.

“She’s… stacked.”

“With the right modern support, she could probably hit a D…”

His thoughts were spiraling. The temptation was almost unbearable.

For a second, he considered throwing caution to the wind and making a move.

But his survival instincts kicked in.

If he so much as tried anything, he’d be dead before he even got the chance.

He wasn’t in a position to take that kind of risk yet.

Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to refocus. He grabbed the bottle of special oil he had prepared and got to work.

…

Over an hour later.

The bowl of massage oil was empty.

Su Yang finally pulled his hands away, reluctant to stop.

Meanwhile, Guan Yinbi was mortified.

Her face was burning. Her ears felt like they were on fire. Her heart was pounding so hard it echoed in her head.

Now, she fully understood what he had meant earlier.

Su Yang’s “therapy” had been way too intimate.

His hands had wandered dangerously close to places no man should ever touch.

It was scandalous.

If anyone had seen what just happened, there would be no saving her reputation.

As for the rumors about her keeping a secret lover…

This would confirm them.

And no matter how hard she tried to deny it, no one would believe her.

Guan Yinbi hurriedly pulled her robes back on, her fingers trembling slightly.

“Let’s stick to the usual method next time,” she muttered, barely able to meet his eyes.

She couldn’t risk another session like this.

It wasn’t just the fear of rumors.

It was the fact that in all these years, the only man who had ever been this close to her was Su Yang.

As for Li Er…

Ever since he took Concubine Wei as his favorite, he had all but forgotten about her.

She couldn’t even remember the last time he had spent a night at her palace.