'Oh, good!'

Darryl took a deep breath; he was relieved.

Fortunately, the palace maids and the eunuchs were not around to witness him when he entered the Empress' room. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain why he was there.

Hiss…

As he muttered in his heart, Darryl stole another glance at the Empress, and he drew in a sharp breath. He was stuck; he could no longer move his eyes away from the Empress.

The Empress laid on the soft bed, and she wore only silk innerwear. Her charming cur