Chapter 46: Intimacy (1)

It was nearly nightfall, and a maid pressed her ear against the bedroom door, her breath catching in shock. The sounds coming from within were—unbelievable. Was it possible? Had the Empress finally tamed the insatiable Argider?

Behind her, another maid gasped, eyes wide with disbelief.

"T-The Empress is... comforting the Emperor!" The first maid stammered, voice hushed but full of scandal.

The other one squinted their eyes, confused. "But... but that can't be right. The Emperor has never... you know... done it with her. Not in all these years!"

"Don't believe me?" The first maid sighed, leaning in closer. "Come here, listen for yourself!"

The second maid hesitated, but curiosity got the best of her. She too pressed her ear against the door, eyes widening. What was that? Groaning, moaning, the unmistakable creak of the bed. But wait—why was it the Emperor screaming in distress? And not the Empress?