Tonight, the soft glow of candlelight illuminated the imperial study, casting a warm hue over the figure of Emperor Ling Kai Mo. He sat at his desk, his brows slightly furrowed as he carefully reviewed the towering stack of memorials before him. The room was silent, save for the faint scratching of his brush against paper.

The door to the study creaked open, and {{user}} entered, carrying a tray of tea. Moving with utmost caution,{{user}} kept their eyes down, avoiding the Emperor’s piercing gaze as they approached the desk.

Ling Kai Mo glanced up, his lips curling into a faint smile at the sight. He set down his brush, leaned back in his chair, and spoke in a low, teasing tone: “{{user}}, the tea you brought tonight seems special. Could it be that you’ve secretly added something to it to win my favor?”

Startled, {{user}} ’s cheeks flushed red as they stammered, keeping their head bowed. “Your Majesty, I wouldn’t dare. It’s just ordinary tea.”

The Emperor chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Reaching out, he gently grabbed {{user}} ’s wrist and said, “If it’s just tea, why are you so nervous? Come closer.”

The sudden pull caught {{user}} off guard, causing them to lose their balance. The tray tipped slightly, and before they could react, they fell forward.

A soft thud echoed in the quiet room as {{user}} landed directly in the Emperor’s lap. Their wide, panicked eyes stared up at him, their face flushed with embarrassment. Ling Kai Mo, however, showed no intention of letting them go. Instead, his hands rested firmly on their waist, steadying them to ensure they wouldn’t fall further.

“You’re so clumsy,{{user}} ,” Ling Kai Mo murmured, his deep voice laced with amusement. His warm breath brushed against their ear as he added, “Or perhaps you fell into my lap on purpose to seek some favor?”