Chapter Four, the curtains are deep, the candlelight is quietly red.

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With the two formidable women, Wenxiang and Ruanyu, by my side, I found it inconvenient even to stroll around the Zhenwang Mansion, let alone escape. Just as I was preparing to return to the Qinfang Courtyard, I suddenly felt a gaze directed at me, sharper than a nail.

Chunyu Wang possesses a profound and inscrutable mind, and his actions are unpredictable. How could he truly regard me as his wife? It is merely that he uses a similar exterior to alleviate his longing for someone else.

Seeing that I did not respond, my longing loosened my clothing. Then, turning around, she took my hand and, in a spoiled manner, said: "Mother, I do not want to practice the piano. Mother, look at my fingers, they are all worn out!"

One can be the knife and the chopping board, while I am the fish and the meat

When I turned my head, it turned out to be Li Hong, the trusted advisor of Chunyu Wang

On a winter evening, the dim yellow sunlight has long lost its warmth

At last, he was born with a strong sense of cleanliness, his demeanor was remarkably pure, unlike the filthy brutes I usually encountered in the military, and it was not entirely unbearable

The humiliation you have bestowed upon me, I will repay it double sooner or later, as long as I can escape from the Zhen King's residence and flee from the Liang Kingdom

Between the heat and the cold, I couldn't help but shrink my neck, even my heart was compelled to contract slightly by the warmth and chill of the tears, and the sharp words that had already rolled to the tip of my tongue were left unspoken

Then, as I followed his gaze and looked down, I finally understood why all his attendants kept their distance, and I also realized that the chill was not an illusion

Chunyu Wang still held me tightly, softly asking, "Yingying, what is wrong?"

It seems that he only wishes to raise his daughter to be a talented and beautiful young lady, without ever considering the idea of having her read military texts and go to the battlefield

I want to use the restroom. I glanced at him sarcastically, Is that also not allowed?

Seeing his anger, he turned to me for help and, feeling wronged, whispered: "Mother said that when she was my age, she could catch the birds flying in the sky. I can't even catch the chickens running on the ground"

Longing finally silenced her, and she lowered her head to sip a couple of mouthfuls of soup, then said: "I fear that when I wake up tomorrow, my father will not allow me to see my mother again..."

Although I have passed the age of twenty, I have been constantly busy on the battlefield and in the barracks. Even my engagement to Situ Ling has had to be postponed repeatedly, and to this day, we have not yet completed the wedding rites. Now, unexpectedly, I have become this man's wife, and inexplicably, I have also gained a daughter who clings to me like a tail, making it impossible to shake her off.

He stared at me, his dark eyes reflecting the flickering candlelight, and asked, "Have you been with many men?"

With longing, he clapped his hands and said: "Do we three wear the same clothes? Great, great, a family wearing the same clothes!"

She took my hand again and guided it to touch her arm

"Of course not," he chuckled. "You are so devoted to martial arts that you would rather see Changxi treated as a female captive than allow me to strip you of your martial abilities. The effect of the dispersing pill is not strong; it merely causes a temporary stagnation of your vital energy, preventing you from using your skills. Even without taking the antidote, the effects will dissipate in a month, and you will still be the formidable General Rui Zhao, commanding great respect."

Seeing that her father was not in a good mood, she did not dare to oppose him, but simply followed him along the way, turning her head back to wave at me, her crescent-shaped eyes sparkling brightly, smiling in a charmingly naive manner

His kindness made me feel uneasy. Although I graciously picked up the hot tea, I said: "In the past, during battles against the Rouran, there was a time when we had neither water nor food. I once severed the enemy's arteries to drink their blood, which did help replenish my strength. Your Highness, being of such noble status, I trust you will not encounter such a situation."

I am too lazy to speculate whether there is any hidden meaning in his words, and I replied coldly: "Your Highness, King Zhi, I am not someone named Yingying. I have said it many times, I am Qin Wan."

I laughed and said, "First eat your fill, then slowly tell me all about it!"

Knowing that he not only forcibly occupied me but also harbored improper thoughts towards Changxi, I naturally do not consider Chunyu Wang to be a virtuous man who maintains his integrity. However, from my understanding over these past few days, he appears to be someone who values cleanliness and likely has some degree of obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Although he desires to possess a beautiful captive resembling his beloved, he may not be willing to engage with a filthy and debauched woman.

Li Hong, employing both coaxing and deception, took two guards and went along the path of longing.

Yet, he has left his longing for me

Being in a foreign land, even the great Emperor Dairui, Situ Huan, is unable to protect his beloved daughter. How could he, Chunyu Wang, a mere prince, dare to say such words

As I approached, he moved the heater to the front of the bed, smiled gently at me, and said, "Quickly get dressed, it's freezing cold, don't catch a chill."

The names of the two maidservants are soft, so soft that they evoke thoughts of warm, fragrant jade embraced in one's arms

I have come to realize that I seem to have been poisoned by something akin to a transformation elixir, and I can barely muster the strength to stand, only to find myself facing the Shadow Sword pointed at me by Chunyu Wang.

In the faint and subtle fragrance of the plum blossoms, I hear the man who has been bullying me sobbing as he holds me tightly

I cannot help but inhale

Chunyu Wang nodded and said: "How can it not be warm? It must be that you are being stubborn and not taking care of yourself. Just now, the stove was almost out, yet you did not call anyone to add coal; you only covered yourself with one blanket, leaving the other one there to look at?"

I also cannot help but smile

After having breakfast, he hurriedly left. The demeanor of the attendants waiting outside suggested that he was departing from the residence

When I looked at him, he withdrew his gaze and casually walked in the direction where Chunyu Wang had left

The slender arms, wherever touched, seem to be so soft and tender that even if my martial arts are restrained, I could easily break them.

The two maids accompanying me and Xiangsi are less like maids and more like female guards

It truly conveys the meaning of a family living together.

Therefore, I sighed and dared only to hold my longing close to my heart, softly saying: "Then, shall we not practice writing anymore"

The skin of both individuals glistened with fine beads of sweat, moistening each other as they intertwined, yet gradually eroded by the chilling air that floated around them, becoming increasingly cold and shivering

Chunyu Wang fell silent for a moment, then spoke softly: "I naturally know that you are Qin Wan, and that you are not Yingying. It's just... it's just..."

I barely steadied myself against the wall and, trembling, managed to extract a pill from my pocket, forcing myself to swallow it.

The only thing I could do was to furrow my brows and coldly stare at him when he gripped my shoulder, disdainfully observing the confusion and pain in his eyes

I gently guide: "Although Lishan is within the territory of Daliang, it is not far from Ruiguo. Have you ever considered that after all these years, you have not found Yingying, she might have ended up in Ruiguo? If that is the case, perhaps I can lend a helping hand."

I saw the transparent admiration in her eyes

I subconsciously began to circulate my energy in secret, only to realize that the internal power I thought I could control at will was as powerless as if it were trapped in a deep swamp

Chunyu Wang glanced at me, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and asked, "Have you finished the assigned homework?"

This time, it is my body that has become stiff.

I was just thinking that if he saw me asleep, perhaps he would consciously go to sleep under another blanket and no longer bother me

Although they do not wear swords or carry blades, the silver hairpins in their hair, the gold bracelets on their wrists, and the jade belts at their waists are all specially crafted. When necessary, they serve not only as weapons against enemies but also as lethal instruments for killing

But she is the first little doll who is so close to me

Upon seeing her father return, she joyfully shouted, disregarding her own dusty and sweaty appearance, and rushed into his arms, proudly showing him the slingshot. "Father, look! This is the slingshot that Mother and I made together! Isn't it beautiful? Mother said that the slingshot she played with when she was young was much larger than mine! She promised to help me make a bigger one another day!"

Yingying is indeed a member of their family As for me

I smiled faintly and said, "Since I have fallen into your trap, what else can I say? I accept the wager and the outcome, life or death is in your hands"

Qin... Qin Wan... what do you want to do again?" His gaze dimmed, and his expression became even more sorrowful, as if it were I who had bullied him just now, rather than him who had forcefully taken me.

He noticed my cooperation and loosened his grip on my hand, seamlessly adjusting our positions to allow me to endure him more comfortably

The heavens and the earth suddenly descended into darkness, and the hot breaths were felt near and far by my ears, as a woman began to weep softly.

I was also taken aback, gazing at Chunyu Wang

Chunyu Wang then glared at me

Moreover, I am not alone

I gritted my teeth for a long time, ultimately unable to dismiss his threat from my mind, and asked, "What do you want?"

I closed my eyes, allowing him to kiss and caress me, making an effort to adjust my posture to accommodate his strong physique

"San Gong Wan." He raised his eyebrows, smiling with a clear and sincere charm, quite handsome, yet in his dark eyes there was a hint of fox-like cunning. "This afternoon, Li Hong provided Princess Changxi with a vial of medicine, which contains both an antidote and a soft bone powder, but the potency is not strong. By now, your strength should have mostly recovered, right? The mother who longs for you needs arms strong enough to hold her, but not so powerful as to harm her."

Of course, I do not dare to act rashly

He spread his hand, presenting a small white pill in the palm of his hand before me, "Take it!"

Chunyu Wang had already dressed and was sitting by the warm stove, tending to the newly added charcoal.

He murmured softly: "From now on, you shall no longer be Qin Wan, but Ying Ying. You are the biological mother of longing, you are the wife I have waited five years to finally have back."

I laughed and said, "I have heard that His Highness the Crown Prince is quite self-disciplined. So... the number of men I have been with is probably more than ten times the number of women you have been with."

Chunyu Wang's face turned pale upon hearing this, and he stared at me strangely before pulling on his longing and leaving

What kind of medicine is this

Mother!

Then what? Chunyu Wang asked, "Did you really play with the slingshot all day? Don't you get tired of playing with that?"

This person is evidently a skilled individual

Chunyu Wang returned to the residence only by evening, without changing into his official robes, and came over to visit us first, or perhaps to check whether his little child had been bullied or mistreated by this impostor mother

He gazed quietly at me, his eyes gradually becoming distant, yet seeming to draw very close, as if a faint, shimmering water reflection were rippling in those cool, pond-like eyes.

He dares to entrust his longing to me, clearly because of the presence of these two individuals monitoring me

The Chengying Sword has been confiscated, my martial arts have been restricted, and the Zhen Wang Mansion is heavily guarded, making it impossible to escape. I have no choice but to obey this Zhen Wang, who has become obsessed with his beloved to the point of madness, and obediently play the role of his ideal Yingying, living a life like an ordinary woman, managing the household and raising children.

I cast aside my tattered clothes and stood by the warm stove, beginning with a small garment, putting on one piece after another

The couplets of the mandarin ducks, the waves overturning the red silk

Chunyu Wang naturally changed out of his court attire and donned a pure white fur coat, quietly sitting down to dine

Given the nobility of Princess Changxi in Da Rui and the status of the Qin family in Da Rui, it is only a matter of time before Da Rui sends someone to rescue.

I originally had the habit of practicing internal energy at night, but at this moment, I was drugged and restrained by him. Filled with resentment yet helpless, I burrowed into the quilt early in the morning, pretending not to hear when he came in.

I smiled silently and lowered my head to drink the soup

I turned my face away in disgust and said in a low voice, "Do not kiss my lips"

They are indeed two top-notch experts, and it is still unknown where Chunyu Wang found them.

Such a disdainful gaze sends a shiver down one's spine, yet I can only muster the courage to say: "In the case of two nations at war, one does not execute envoys. Moreover, the states of Rui and Liang have not been at war for a long time; they are not even considered enemies. Your Highness, King Zhen, is a wise man; why create deep animosity? In the end, it would only bring misfortune to your beloved wife, who would be left to wander among the common people, would it not be a disaster?"

I find it utterly baffling

The sound was crisp and pleasant, soft and gentle, evoking a sense of familiarity. However, upon closer inspection, I found myself exhaling heavily, as the darkness before me gradually dissipated, revealing the hazy twilight outside the window

Almost simultaneously, he let out a low moan, quickly turned my shoulder, and tightly closed his eyes as he embraced me in his arms

His face began to flush again, while the edges of his lips turned increasingly pale. When they softly brushed against my cheek, they felt even cold, in stark contrast to the intense heat buried deep within me

He maintained the posture of holding me, still tightly grasping my hand, and after a long while, he sighed: "You are indeed not Yingying. In winter, Yingying often has cold hands and feet, but just a moment in my embrace is enough for her to warm up immediately. Unlike you, after such a long time, your palm is still so cold that it chills the heart."

Chunyu Wang's dark eyes were as hazy as twilight, irresistibly calling out, holding me tightly in his embrace

The man's arms are much stronger and more powerful than I had previously anticipated

In a hurry to find an opportunity to take my medicine, I merely put on the tattered outer garment I had on before and got up. At this moment, when I looked by the pillow, I found that a stack of clothes had been prepared, from the inner garments to the outer robe, and not a single item was missing.

Chunyu Wang, of course, understood the implications of my words. Lowering his head, he gently caressed the tender, rosy cheeks of his beloved and said: "If that is the case, then there is no need to read her books or learn the qin anymore"

Chunyu Wang's body became noticeably stiff, and it took him a while to slowly say: "You are Qin Wan, a female captive of our Daliang."

"Homework ... ... " In a moment of longing and hesitation, I finally replied, "Mother said that if I am tired, I can take a break from it for now"

Then, he raised his hand and suddenly snatched the teacup from my hand

I clearly heard the woman singing sweetly, her delicate voice lamenting: "If you continue to bully me like this, I will no longer pay attention to you..."

He noticed my restlessness beneath him, and then slowly lowered his body. His pair of dark eyes remained focused on me, unsure whether he was probing my reactions or seeing through me to the longing I had for him.

Raising her eyes, Chunyu Wang had already lowered her eyelashes, and with a beaming smile, she brought a plate of marinated dried tofu in front of me, saying: "This is what you used to love the most, try and see how our royal chef's skills are."

The other one is certainly not meant to be left unattended

I sipped my tea nonchalantly while contemplating the possibility of him letting me off the hook this time

With his pale lips gently pursed, he said softly: "Since you have been through countless battles, you should know that it is not advisable to drink cold tea at this time"

When I withdrew my gaze, he raised his head and said, "I have already given the order to have several fur coats made for you overnight."

He still pressed me with my Chengying sword, his beautifully shaped black eyes slightly narrowed, with a certain repressed emotion subtly surging beneath the surface

With a frown of disdain, he gazed deeply at me and smiled gently: "Qin Wan, you are impressive; you do not care how many men there are. I wonder if your princess cares at all"

I struggled and reminded him, "I am Qin Wan."

The child, who is only about five or six years old, is lively and playful, and naturally reluctant to complete so much homework. Upon hearing this, he has already leaned against me, pouting in grievance, and murmured softly: "Father is not accompanying me..."

Indeed, one of them is named Wenxiang, and the other is named Ruanyu

Hearing his command from outside, a maid hurriedly entered, presenting two steaming cups of tea, while removing the previously served cold tea.

What he desires is merely the delicate wife he envisions in his mind

Longing brings joy, and then I say: "Practicing calligraphy is also tiring. Sitting still for an hour, my arm hurts a lot. Mother, feel here, it hurts right here..."

Longing is ultimately youthful; although she cries and throws a tantrum when she sees me suffer, once Chunyu Wang returns to comfort her, she certainly will not truly ignore him. By the next morning, when she comes to see me with Chunyu Wang, she has already become affectionate with her father again

The Chengying Sword has been confiscated, my martial arts have been restricted, and the Zhen Wang Mansion is heavily guarded, making it impossible to escape. I have no choice but to obey this Zhen Wang, who has become obsessed with his beloved to the point of madness, and obediently play the role of his ideal Yingying, living a life akin to that of an ordinary woman, managing household affairs and raising children.

Although we are enemies who can take each other's lives at any time, and he has maliciously occupied me, being with him is not difficult to endure

He sneered, "You?"

I frowned and raised my hand to cover my chest, but then I heard a buzzing sound. The Shadow Sword in his hand slipped from his grasp, trailing a faint stream of light as it pierced into the pillar at the front of the steps.

A maid had already prepared a delicate breakfast in the Qinfang Courtyard, but she also served the meals for this father and daughter.

Almost simultaneously, everything before my eyes turned pitch black, and even the body that was forced to indulge in the utmost pleasures of the world seemed to float away.

I have never been fond of foods made from soybeans, such as tofu and dried tofu, but at that moment, I complied with his wishes and picked up a piece, smiling lightly as I said, "Hmm, it tastes quite good"

I consider myself to have strong self-control, yet I was unexpectedly stirred by pure physical stimulation, and the long-hidden desires of men and women within my body were easily awakened

Chunyu Wang was walking outside, smiling faintly, "Longing, your mother has returned..."

At this moment, he said again: "The style is certainly exactly the same as the one I wore when I was longing for you."

Her hands are very soft. Perhaps this five or six-year-old child has hands that are all this soft

Unable to contain my low sigh, I smiled and said: "However, I think you will never see your Yingying again. What goes around comes around; when you take advantage of other women, your most beloved woman may very well be lying under another man, enjoying herself."

Dining with this father and daughter duo has its advantages. Their meals are light yet exquisite, and I found them surprisingly to my taste

I furrowed my brow

Several branches of the wax plum, adorned with jade-like droplets, stand silently by the wall. They are quiet and unassuming, yet a subtle fragrance wafts gently, silently mingling with the breeze, oddly reminiscent of the breath of the person in my arms, causing me to feel an inexplicable sense of unease.

The path of longing: "Mother said, if I cannot catch the birds flying in the sky, I can first catch the chickens running on the ground"

I had thought that after hearing my bizarre and outrageous discourse, Chunyu Wang would certainly not dare to let Xiangsi approach me again. To my surprise, during dinner, he brought Xiangsi to Qinfang Courtyard once more

Overnight, the Zhen Wangfu lost the formidable martial artist, General Qin Wan of the Rui Kingdom, yet gained a charming lady, Lady Yingying, who is unskilled in martial arts.

"Why should I care?" I walked to the table to pour tea and said casually, "You are not the first man I've been with, nor will you be the last. If we slept together, then we did; if we looked, then we looked. What is there to make a fuss about?"

Seeing my concession, he sat back at the table with satisfaction, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then said: "I do not wish for anything. Since you are so eager to be the mother of longing, please continue to be so! I believe that I, as your husband, and our daughter, Longing, are not unworthy of you."

Chunyu Wang, though detestable and hateful, has given birth to an extremely caring and lovely beautiful daughter

It appears that it is none other than His Royal Highness, the esteemed and unparalleled King, who has personally sought out these garments for me

The bedroom is extremely quiet both inside and out, clearly indicating that no one has entered.

I truly wanted to throw that plate of sauced tofu and vegetables, along with the soup, right in his face. However, being trapped and at the mercy of others, it would clearly be unwise to provoke him.

Overnight, the Zhen Wangfu lost the formidable martial arts general Qin Wan of the Rui Kingdom, yet gained a charming lady, Yingying, who is unskilled in martial arts but pleasing to the eye

I cut off the conversation: "But who can protect Princess Changxi now?"

That kind of exhilaration is unrelated to the emotions between men and women; it is purely a matter of sensory pleasure and delight, yet it is equally intense, causing me to tremble.

Chunyu Wang appeared somewhat constrained, his gaze returning to the candlelight. After a long while, he finally smiled faintly and said, "It seems you do not care at all about who has slept with you or who has looked at you"

She has no mother, yet she truly regards me as the long-lost biological mother she has been searching for

But before I could gather the strength to raise my hand, he had already seized my wrist and lifted me up, carrying me into the room

In the current situation, the only option is to slowly engage with him, waiting for him to let his guard down, perhaps allowing for an opportunity to escape

However, if anyone wishes to embrace them fully, they are undoubtedly courting death

It seemed that he had determined I was not asleep, as he tightly embraced me from behind, holding my still icy hand, and asked, "Are you still very cold?"

I struggled, but I was unable to break free from his embrace

Yingying! Yingying! Yingying... ...

He is undoubtedly a very responsible father. Although there are wet nurses and maids to take care of the child, he still feels uneasy and personally goes to check on Xiangsi to ensure she is asleep before coming to my bedroom

Yesterday, the teacher taught her to play the piano; she had just learned half of a piece, and today she needs to learn the other half. He actually treated me as if I were his own wife or concubine, and before leaving, he solemnly instructed, "If you are tired, you may skip reciting poetry today, but you must practice calligraphy for a full hour."

Chunyu Wang's gaze was no longer as tranquil as it had been moments ago; it was even strangely intense. He swallowed hard, then hoarsely said, "Do you have anything else to say?"

a family

His dark eyes were stained with the elusive light that filtered through the window, yet in the moment of his cold smile, they became as sharp as a knife.

I frowned and said: "It is not cold. I simply have a cooler constitution, and during winter, my hands and feet never warm up."

He called out loudly, "Someone, pour the tea."

He called out to me, his eyes deeper than the sunlight, filled with an infinite desolation and sorrow in the stillness

Chunyu Wang was rendered speechless for a long time before saying: "Longing is my daughter, and I will naturally protect her well."

His Highness, the King of Zhi, possesses exceptional skills; even if I had not been poisoned, I would still not necessarily be his match

It is not I who seems to be forced into a corner with no way out, but him

Chunyu Wang said angrily: "Who asked you to chase the chickens running on the ground?"

It was not surprising to see his expression change, as even the faint smile at the corners of his lips could no longer be maintained

After finishing their dinner, the father and daughter surprisingly did not leave

The front of the garment was torn, and even the undergarments had split open, exposing large areas of smooth skin on the chest to the cold wind

Before the words were finished, the body, long untouched by human affairs, was suddenly invaded by him, heavily crushed to its deepest depths

I held him tightly, unable to move or escape, surrounded by the warmth of his affection, passively enduring all his caresses. Gradually, my breath became erratic, and the places where our skin touched felt as if they were scorched by fire.

He did not continue speaking, his body pressed closer to mine, the warm breath swirling around my neck made me involuntarily shrink my neck, wanting nothing more than to escape far away

Just as I was about to mock him with a few words, I suddenly felt a warmth at the back of my neck, and then that drop of warmth gently slid down my skin, gradually cooling.

He did not respond, loosening my garment's sash, his warm and strong hand delving beneath the fabric, his gaze lowered, focused on the peaks and valleys, wandering with a greedy fascination.

But that poison, the source of which I do not know, made it so that all I could do with all my strength was to barely roll over when he threw me onto the bed, turning to the side to cover my exposed body with the quilt in the middle.

The pain of being forcibly pried open by a rough scrape.

He was both joyful and sorrowful, hoarsely saying: "Yingying, I have finally waited for you"

Holding the small hand that was placed in my palm, my heart seemed to soften as well, and I couldn't help but say: "Then, let us not practice the piano anymore"

And his gaze has also become hazy, tenderly caressing every inch of my skin, lingering with great care, deeply affectionate

But I have ultimately overestimated this man's demeanor

I made an effort to regulate my breathing, striving to maintain my alertness. Finally, as the effects of the medication dissipated and the illusions before my eyes vanished, I was able to rise and slowly walk out.

Longing has already transformed into a pure white fur coat, neatly arranged and exquisitely beautiful like ice and snow. Yet, she rushed from her father's side and leaped into my arms, saying: "Mother, I have changed my clothes. Father said that I would look beautiful, and you would like me even more."

Longing disregards her departing father, she clutches my garment tightly, looking at me with pitiful eyes, repeatedly calling out: "Mother, Mother..."

As he loosened his grip, I hurriedly jumped out of bed, quickly put on my outer garment, and tightened the pouch at my waist.

Seeing him remain still for a long time, I was just wondering if I had hit upon his heartache when he curved the corners of his lips, letting out a beautiful yet icy laugh: "The feelings I have for my wife, the feelings I have for my daughter, have all become your weapons against me? You, like Yingying, can be quite unreasonable, but unfortunately, you are nowhere near as charming as she is. You are not even worthy of helping her with her shoes"

In fact, it is like chewing wax.

He was also indifferent, pouring himself a cup of tea at the table and drinking it. Then he came to the bedside, reached into the quilt to check the temperature of my hand, and walked to the wall. He added silver frost charcoal to the heater by himself, then took off his clothes and lay down on the bed

Longing sits beside me, chattering like a sparrow, from the play of the day to the meals of the night, from the winds and rains of Li Mountain to the bustle of Yongdu City, speaking endlessly, even neglecting to eat.

Listening to his uneven breathing, I coldly said: "Chunyu Wang, I am not your Yingying. I am General Qin Wan of the Great Rui Zhao Wu."

Chunyu Wang seemed not to have heard her words, silently attending to his meal.

Having done everything intimate, I will no longer act coyly like an ordinary woman, crying and whining. I will change my clothes with confidence, looking at him with a mix of sarcasm and mockery, and ask: "Have you seen enough, Your Highness, the King of Zhen?"

Chunyu Wang furrowed his brow and said, "Are all the women from the North as uncouth as you? They do not read poetry or books, do not learn music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and spend their days fooling around like the village children?"

Longing originally held her father's hand, and upon seeing me, her large, twinkling eyes immediately curved into beautiful crescent shapes

I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, and I was even on the verge of letting out a cold laugh.

He gazed at me in a daze, his eyes extremely ethereal, as if he were lost in thought about something.

He released me a little, and his dark gaze swept across my face, lingering on the spring colors that could not be concealed on my chest. Slowly, he reached out his hand and, with a contemptuous smile, said: "You should know what kind of treatment a female captive deserves, right?"

As if treading upon the ethereal realm of clouds, he suddenly descended like a torrential rain, swift and urgent, his breath already heavy. I was still under the influence of poison, my body exceedingly weak, and when the exhilaration surged forth like a raging current, I could no longer withstand it and cried out in a loss of control

I leaned against the wall with my arms crossed and lazily said, "Children should be more active; it is good for their health"

I frowned and couldn't help but let out a low moan; he paused for a moment, silently observing my expression, then lowered his head and kissed my lips

But I cannot escape

He sat silently at the table, initially gazing at the flickering lights, and then turned his face, his pitch-black eyes fixed on me without a moment's distraction

In the midst of my anger, a cold gaze from across the way turned towards me

Suddenly, he stood up, opened his arms, and embraced me in his embrace

He patiently caressed and kissed me, and seeing that I tightly pressed my lips together, he reluctantly kissed my brows, eyes, and neck, sliding downwards...

I didn't go to meet you, my eyes were almost bursting with fire, "Are you trying to ruin my martial arts?"

With his nobility, he has probably never been so detested before

"Qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting?" I said with a mocking smile, "Your Highness expects the Princess of Xiangsi to be as talented and renowned as our Princess Changxi, and then send her off to another country for marriage? Or perhaps marry her to some noble young master, relying on these talents to vie for favor among wives and concubines?"

He indeed turned his face away, his thick black eyelashes drooping weakly, casting a deep shadow on his cheek.

I squinted my eyes, and his smile deepened further

The darkness in the illusion has already dissipated, yet I still experience waves of headache, the fatigue in my limbs and the heaviness in my mind seem to stem not only from the effects of the intoxicating poison, but also from the intense pleasure that just transpired

His gaze sent a chill through my heart

I must even admit that he is experienced in this regard, attentive and considerate, making him an excellent lover. Even under the influence of intoxicants, the powerful impact he delivers cannot overshadow the waves of pleasure it brings me

The heater in the bedroom has not yet been extinguished, and a warm, gentle heat envelops me, making me even more eager to break free from this man's control

I was taken aback for a moment and said lightly: "Your Highness, do you take me for one of those delicate young ladies? When I was thirsty, I even swallowed the snow by the roadside, let alone herbal tea?"

His emotional fluctuations must still be due to his feelings for Yingying, as well as my appearance, which resembles that of Yingying.

I am already feeling somewhat weary, yet how can I possibly sleep tightly embraced by such a scheming stranger?

He lowered his head as if nothing had happened, focusing on the meal in front of him, no longer glancing at me.

He did not come over to catch me immediately. After a slight rustling sound of clothes being removed, the quilt beside me was pulled away, and my hands, which were covering my chest, were tightly grasped by him and skillfully pinned above my head

His breath brushed against my neck, warm and ticklish, making me very uncomfortable; how could I possibly fall asleep peacefully

Yesterday, I had already witnessed the formidable and shameless nature behind Chunyu Wang's gentle demeanor. He treated me as if I were a delicate flower, so it is not surprising that he continues to stay here; what astonishes me is that Chunyu Wang actually had someone tidy up the room and even moved the longing over as well

At this moment, longing was still enthusiastically playing with the slingshot I made for her in the morning, driving the cranes and monkeys in the garden out of sight, and then rushing into the kitchen to chase the chickens and ducks that were prepared for slaughter, truly causing a commotion with chickens flying and dogs jumping, creating an atmosphere of chaos and unrest.

I cannot regard her as my own biological daughter, but I will not forget that she is the precious daughter cherished in the hands of Chunyu Wang, and she is the beloved little princess adored by everyone in the Zhi Wangfu.

She came to my side, yet sat with me on the same side for breakfast

As he spoke, he turned his back and lit the candle on the table. The room, gradually enveloped by the darkness of the night, became illuminated, casting his tall figure onto the wall, yet even that shadow seemed to possess a kind of gentle and serene demeanor, distinctly different from the cold and lethal aura he exuded when facing an adversary.

In an instant, it spreads like an electric current from a certain point deep within the lower abdomen to the entire body, causing even every toe to involuntarily tense up in response to his advance

Even if I were not constrained, I would not necessarily be his match; moreover, I have now exhausted my internal energy

Despite possessing a refined and handsome appearance, he is merely a cultured scoundrel with a façade of elegance.

Between the heat and the cold, I couldn't help but shrink my neck, even my heart was compelled to contract by the warmth and chill of the tears, and the sharp words that had already rolled to the tip of my tongue were left unspoken

He was both joyful and sorrowful, hoarsely saying: "Yingying, I have finally waited for you"

fur coat

However, he noticed it but had no intention of paying any attention to it

Qin Wan

I tucked my hair, which was hanging down in front of my chest, behind my head, leaned against the edge of the table, took a sip of tea, and assessed the man before me, who was impeccable in both physique and appearance, and remarked: "Among the men I have slept with, your skills are among the strongest. Quite impressive!"

He did not respond, merely standing up, his long, fair fingers brushing across my face, the pure white fur at the cuffs softly grazing my skin, yet it made my cheeks burn more than when our skins intertwined in passionate embrace.

Knowing that I am powerless to resist, I no longer engage in futile struggles, and simply say: "As long as Your Highness knows that I am Qin Wan, it is enough. If you are able to find your Yingying in the future, you might as well tell her that among the many women you have forcibly taken, there is one who looks very much like her, named Qin Wan."

But this child

I long to raise my hand and slap him, to shatter this refined facade that deceives the world.

Chunyu Wang's exceptionally handsome face had already flushed slightly in the tide of emotions, but upon hearing my words, that flush quickly faded away, and even his movements came to a halt, merely glaring at me in annoyance

I am not his Yingying, no. Such obvious estrangement and indifference, can he not see it?

The chill of winter gradually dissipates amidst the intense movements of intertwined limbs, as fine beads of sweat emerge, merging where the skin touches.

His eyes are the most beautiful I have ever seen. Usually too quiet, at this moment they shine like pearls, and as they move, a halo flows around them. Though they are not clearly visible, they possess an indescribable unique charm, like the subtle fragrance of night-blooming plum, faint yet filled with tender undercurrents, silently entwining.

I was slightly taken aback. When I raised my eyes to look at Chunyu Wang, he was staring at me without blinking, but his gaze no longer held the previous desolation and solitude. His dark eyes were deep and rich, with something vaguely leaping within them, like the flickering flames in the wilderness, suddenly igniting and then extinguishing.

In the faint and subtle fragrance of the plum blossoms, I hear the man who has been bullying me sobbing as he tightly embraces me

I laughed and said: "As for those skills in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, when she grows older, it would be quite nice for her to learn them for leisure when she is happy. Regarding the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as women's teachings and admonitions, I advise you to burn them early; do not let her read too much, as it may harm her. However, she can read a few volumes of military books; when she grows up, they may be useful for leading troops in battle."

After trying a couple of bites, I similarly smiled and pushed the dish in front of Xiangsi, saying: "Xiangsi, you love this dish too, right? Come, have a taste."

This woman remains his greatest weakness. Yet he has so calmly revealed his weakness to me, and after experiencing yesterday's events, he will undoubtedly take strict precautions.

The tattered clothing cannot shield me from the biting cold, yet I absolutely dare not cling to the unfamiliar and perilous warmth of this man's embrace

At this moment, my chest felt increasingly constricted, my head throbbed as if it would split, and before my eyes, shadows flickered indistinctly, as if countless indistinguishable monsters had emerged from nowhere, brandishing their sharp claws and lunging towards me

The intoxicating haze that rendered me weak gradually dissipated, and I found myself stumbling quickly towards the dressing area behind the curtain.

Moments later, the remaining two guards who had been following Chunyu Wang quietly withdrew as well

Knowing that his words were laced with sarcasm, I felt helpless. After hesitating for a moment, I ultimately accepted the pill and swallowed it.

Who would have thought that in longing, one would shake their head and say: "I never eat that, it has a strange taste."