Chapter 1: Transformed into a Prisoner

With a thick, calloused hand, the handsome man reached out to touch Chu Si's face. Chu Si instinctively turned her head away. As soon as she made this move, the handsome man's expression darkened significantly.

Gasping, she reached out to wipe the sweat from her forehead. Little did she know that with this movement, she discovered that her hands were tightly bound in a knot, secured to the headboard of the bed.

What is going on? Am I still dreaming?

At that moment, a hurried sound of footsteps approached, and immediately outside, ten meters away, a voice called out loudly: "General, there is an urgent matter to report!"

With a soft sigh, the handsome man gently said, "Si'er." He leaned closer to Chu Si, breathing rapidly as he placed a kiss on her forehead. Just when Chu Si was feeling anxious, he resolutely lifted his head and slowly said, "Si'er, I will not let you leave me."

In a state of confusion, the door creaked open with a "squeak". As the door opened, a gust of cold wind rushed into the room, producing a whistling sound. This cold wind made the empty wooden cabin feel even more somber and spacious.

After a while, the handsome man raised his head and quietly gazed at the tent opposite him. His extraordinarily handsome face, illuminated by the flickering candlelight, appeared alternately bright and dim, and the unconsciously furrowed brows added a touch of sorrow to his countenance

The handsome man's face darkened, and an indescribable aura of bloodlust heavily enveloped Chu Si. However, for some reason, even though Chu Si was fully aware of the intensity of this aura, her body did not convey any sense of fear to her

At this moment, the uniform sound of footsteps came to a halt not far from the door, and then a clear and powerful voice called out: "I have seen the general"

It was a nearly perfect face, with an elongated shape, high cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. The eyes were narrow and expressive, the nose was high and straight, and the thin lips were tightly pressed together. On a visage resembling a statue carved from marble, there was an unmistakable aura of chilling menace.

Only when she felt her heartbeat gradually calming down did she finally open her eyes. Alas! It still had not changed back. It seems that this was truly not a dream.

However, Chu Si's eyes were fixed intently on the small patch of skin exposed beneath the robe. That skin was as white and tender as jade, smooth and slippery like fat. Without needing a second glance, Chu Si knew that such skin should not belong to him!

Seeing Chu Si close his eyes, the handsome man's face was suddenly overshadowed by dark clouds. He curled his lips and said coldly, "You cannot use your skills now; everything is still under my control. Xiao Si, no matter how many reasons you have for disliking me, I will never let you go." At this point, his voice softened slightly: "There are so many beautiful Han women, why is it that I only like you? For this, my brothers have teased me many times. Just the other day, they were saying they would cook you and eat you, so as not to delay me." His voice softened slightly: "There are so many beautiful Han women, why is it that I only like you? For this, my brothers have teased me many times. Just the other day, they were saying they would cook you and eat you, so as not to delay me."

Therefore, Chu Si closed her eyes again

Faintly aware that she is in a nightmare, Chu Si tries to open her mouth wide, wanting to call someone to wake her up. Finally, after several attempts to speak, she shouts: "Mom, push, push me—" In the dream, she is screaming at the top of her lungs, but the sound that comes out is weak and powerless

At the entrance stood a young man. He was exceptionally handsome, strikingly so. Chu Si thought she had seen all kinds of beautiful men, yet even in her fantasies, she had never imagined that a man could be this handsome.

At the same time, his hand changed from a touch to a grip, decisively holding onto Chu Si's chin. Staring intently at Chu Si, the handsome man coldly laughed and said: "Xiao Si, during this period, you have attempted to assassinate me three times. I have finally caught you; do you think you can still escape?"

It seems that he has long been accustomed to ignoring Chu Si, as the handsome man casually placed his hand under her chin and gently stroked her small face. His fingers were long, yet the skin on his hands was quite rough, especially on his thumb and index finger, which appeared to be thickened from years of archery and horseback riding.

Ah, it really hurts

He strode towards Chu Si, and with his movement, the door was slammed shut with a loud bang

Gazing quietly at the handsome man, Chu Si slowly closed her eyes

A deep, beautiful, and magnetic voice gradually emerged: "Is she doing well?"

With a blink of her eyes, Chu Si suddenly shook her head and murmured, "This dream feels so real."

The bed she slept on was also a large wooden bed, with many exquisite patterns carved on the bedposts and the headboard. Looking at the brocade quilt on her body, Chu Si realized that the only beautiful thing in the entire room was probably this bed. Apart from the colors on the bed, the entire wooden house had a simple and rough structure

However, her body possessed another kind of consciousness, one that was remarkably calm at this moment, not only calm but also tinged with a sense of disdain.

The door was pushed aside, and a tall figure appeared at the entrance. Chu Si propped her head up with her shoulder, eagerly looking at the person. At that glance, she was completely stunned, her eyes wide open, and her small mouth formed an 'O' shape.

As soon as she called out, the handsome man quickly loosened his grip, and at the same time, a fleeting look of tenderness flashed in his eyes. Accompanying this tenderness was the smile that appeared at the corner of his mouth: "So you are still afraid of pain"

This person has a pair of eyes as deep as the stars, profound yet tinged with a faint sadness. He is quite young, but that sadness seems etched into his very bones

Zheng Chong looked around at the scenery again, and Chu Si's face grew paler the more he looked. Everything here felt so unfamiliar, yet there was a certain illusion of familiarity. What on earth had happened?

The sound of footsteps grew closer, and the surrounding scenery did not fade away in the slightest due to her shaking her head. Chu Si lowered her head and bit down hard on her own arm.

A deep and powerful footstep approached, and Chu Si widened her eyes. She had clearly heard that the conversation between the two people outside was not in any language she was familiar with, yet she understood it perfectly.

Chu Si struggled desperately, trying to break free from the invisible restraints on her limbs

While thinking this way, Chu Si had completely regained her senses. She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings, becoming increasingly alarmed as she looked around.

The thick ropes binding her limbs were constricting. As Chu Si struggled, she realized that her attempts only tightened the bindings further, and she lowered her head to examine herself.

As Chu Si was lost in a daze, staring at this rare handsome man, the tightly furrowed brows of the handsome man gradually relaxed, and then a hint of a smile appeared in his deep-set eyes

It is ! ''

Oh? Chu Si blinked her eyes and did not respond. In fact, she did not know how to reply either

No, you must not think this way, Chu Si, you must have misunderstood

Indeed, as she closed her eyes, the handsome man's narrow eyes became even colder. He tightened his grip on Chu Si's chin slightly, and a sudden wave of intense pain surged through her. Chu Si couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

Tightly closing her eyes, Chu Si said to herself: "Chu Si, you must remain calm, you absolutely must remain calm! Even if you have truly traveled through time, it is quite good. Did you not complain about the unbearable days of reading books every day and worrying about your future job? How wonderful it is to have traveled through time; there will be a fresh new world. If you happen to return to a documented historical period, you could even touch the head of your ancestors.

As soon as this thought emerged, her heart raced wildly. She exerted great effort to prevent her scream from escaping her lips

The menacing footsteps grew closer, and Chu Si bit her lower lip, pondering for a moment. Suddenly, she thought, Am I not traversing through time?

Chu Si was greatly alarmed, straining to lift his head to look at his hands, which were tightly bound to the headboard, and then looking down, he saw that his feet were also firmly tied to the headboard

It is now nightfall, and about three to four meters away, there is an old wooden table with a candle lit upon it. From the dim light of the candle, it can be seen that this is a wooden room, with visible pockmarks scattered throughout. On the walls, there are also two burlap garments hanging, along with a set of shining armor.

Just as these words left his mouth, a series of orderly footsteps could be heard from outside. Not only were the footsteps orderly, but they also carried a sense of murderous intent, prompting Chu Si to shake his head vigorously again

With a flick of his robe, the handsome man sat down at the bedside. His eyes had not left Chu Si's delicate face from the beginning to the end. Seeing her open her eyes again and quietly observe him, the handsome man teasingly said: "You are always so tranquil! Xiao Si, how does it feel to have failed the third assassination attempt and become a prisoner?"

The garment worn on oneself is a white robe, which emits a faint glow under the candlelight, appearing to be of quite good quality

Chu Si was taken aback; she clearly heard that when the handsome man mentioned "cooked and eaten," his tone was as devoid of emotion as when he said "kill you." It was evident that here, cooking and eating a person was a very ordinary matter.

The voice replied: "Just shouted a moment ago"

Assassinate him? Am I an assassin?

Gently caressing Chu Si's small face, the handsome man looked at her with a gaze that revealed a hint of enchantment and joy. This expression was not new to him. It allowed Chu Si to easily discern that the handsome man before her seemed to have a fondness for her. Moreover, this fondness was intense and pure.

I had a nightmare

Chu Sijing quietly scrutinized him, casting aside the shock brought by his appearance. She could distinctly sense a strong aura of murderous intent emanating from him, fierce and unrestrained

Chu Si naturally did not respond; she had made up her mind that until she had clarified the situation, she would speak as little as possible

Feeling the gaze of Chu Si, the handsome man lowered his head. Looking into Chu Si's eyes, a smile crept across his lips: "We are to return to the camp. Xiao Si, this time you have no say in the matter." That smile gradually spread, and in the depths of the handsome man's eyes, joy was also swirling. It seems he is very much looking forward to the future of the two of them.

Upon hearing this, the handsome man replied in a clear voice, "Understood." After saying this, he stood up, deeply gazed at Chu Si for a moment, and then strode towards the door. In the blink of an eye, the sound of his powerful footsteps grew fainter as he walked further away

After a powerless cry, she struggled to open her eyes

Chu Si blinked her eyes. In fact, she really wanted to joyfully tell this handsome man, "I am willing!" Or perhaps there was no need to say it at all; just a smile would bring immense joy to the person before her. After all, making a handsome man happy is also a delightful thing.

You stay in place

Quickly, Chu Si awakened from her astonishment at the sight of the extraordinary handsome man. She slowly lowered her head, allowing herself to lie comfortably on the jade pillow. Yet, her eyes remained fixed on the handsome man before her

Is it possible that all of this is not a dream, but is indeed real

The handsome man walked up to her, stopping only when his tall figure completely blocked the light of the candle. His eyes were fixed intently on Chu Si's delicate face as he slowly said: "Xiao Si, how do you want me to treat you?"