Is It Weird to Want the Empress to Step on Me?

"You've done an excellent job with the steelmaking. What reward would you like?"

"If possible, Your Highness... um..." Mingzhe awkwardly rubbed his chin, then shook his head after a long pause. "Never mind."

"Go ahead and say it."

"No, no. I'm far too embarrassed."

"A reward like gold, silver, or a mansion is nothing to be embarrassed about. Since you're so reluctant to say it, could it be that you want a few... concubines?"

Hearing the faint trace of murderous intent at the end of her words, Mingzhe looked up at the woman seated in the place of honor, notorious for her bloodthirstiness. She wore a red dress, like fire and blood.

"All right, then. I'll say it." Mingzhe cupped his hands in a salute and produced a pair of black stockings he'd obtained with his cheat ability.

"Please put these on your legs, Your Highness, and then..."

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