Li Jue held my chin, leaning slightly closer as he whispered in my ear, "No matter what tricks you play, you are now Shen Zishu!"
"Just an unappreciated illegitimate princess!"
"You tell me, if I wanted you dead, do you think anyone would seek justice for you?"
His voice was soft, but the content sent chills down my spine.
Li Jue gently kissed my cheek, the softness and warmth of his lips made me shiver.
"So, don't try to challenge my bottom line!"
"I have my ways to make you wish for life but find it impossible to die!"
I lifted my chin, unwilling to back down and ready to retaliate, but he quickly pressed his finger against my lips.
"Shh!"
Li Jue smiled enchantingly, "Shen Zishu is not someone I killed, so there's no question of killing you again!"
I stared wide-eyed and bit down on his finger.
I glared at him stubbornly, and Li Jue's expression instantly darkened.
Panic surged in my heart as I stood up to escape, but he suddenly lifted me into his arms.
The hardness beneath me made me feel embarrassed; I blushed and dared not look at him.
"Princess, isn't it a bit late to say this now?"
Li Jue's voice carried a hint of laughter, dangerous yet powerless.
"I-I am a princess; I want to eat kidneys!"
I stammered, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.
"Kidneys?"
Li Jue chuckled softly, leaning closer to me.
"Princess, isn't it a bit late now?"
My body stiffened.
Is it late?
Perhaps!
But one thing I knew for sure was that from the very beginning of this game, I had already won!
Li Jue's embrace gave me an unprecedented sense of security and reliance.
My thoughts were in disarray; I couldn't think clearly as my body responded uncontrollably to his passion.
But I hadn't forgotten the condition I had set.
"Li Jue, you cannot love me!"
I used all my strength to utter those words.
Li Jue was on the verge of losing control. He lowered his gaze, breathing heavily, and the desire he was trying to suppress made him appear somewhat disheveled.
"Why?"
"Because I hate trouble!"
"If your love is going to be a burden to me, then I'd rather not have it!"
I tilted my head back and said proudly.
Li Jue instantly stopped all his movements.
He looked down at me from above, as if he were reassessing me.
I pouted and looked at him with dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong?"
"Is it so hard for you to bear what the princess says?"
I curled my legs and lightly slid over his firm, warm abdomen.
Li Jue grabbed my leg, frowning coldly.
He remained silent for a long time, the coldness and anger in his eyes made my heart race.
I looked at him in surprise, but Li Jue suddenly withdrew and quickly got dressed to leave.
I leaned against the edge of the bed and smiled at his back, saying, "Li Jue, if you can kill Shen Zizhao for me, I might consider giving you my love!"
Li Jue turned back, returning to his usual aloof and proud demeanor.
"Your Highness, are you too precious?"
"A life in exchange for your words?"
I raised an eyebrow and thought seriously for a moment.
"Yes, it does seem quite precious!"
I nodded with a smile.
"Since you are unwilling, let someone who is willing do it!"
I assessed Li Jue; he was only in his undergarments, exuding an elegant aura, with a cool and pale appearance that was nonetheless captivating.
No matter how I looked at him, he seemed adorable.
My smile grew even brighter.
"Yes, I am indeed very precious!"
The day of the palace banquet soon arrived.
Li Jue and I went to the palace together, as if the previous cold war had come to an end.
Li Jue looked at my outfit and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"Princess, are you going to catch ducks today?"
I smiled at him, "Yes, my duck ran away, of course I have to catch it back!"
Li Jue shook his head, as if he didn't understand my words. I continued to smile and didn't explain.
When we arrived at the palace, I indeed saw my "duck"! Shen Huaimo was standing in front of me, looking at me with a half-smile.
"Does my third sister still get lost like before after her marriage?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding palace attendants burst into laughter. Even Shen Zizhao couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle.
I shot a glare at Shen Huaimo, that bastard!
"Has His Highness the Crown Prince lost his mind?"
"I am now Li Jue's wife; shouldn't you call me sister-in-law?"
As soon as I said this, Shen Huaimo's expression instantly turned cold.
"Shen Zishu, you have quite the audacity!"
I sneered, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please show some restraint!"
Li Jue quickly stepped forward and took my hand.
"Your Highness, please calm down. The princess is easily agitated since she is pregnant!"
I shook off Li Jue's hand and stormed ahead in anger.
Li Jue helplessly followed me and whispered in my ear, "Your Highness, don't forget our agreement!"
I glared at him but had to hold it in. Today I came to the banquet not to argue with them! I still needed to find my savior! If it weren't for Ma Yun saving me at a critical moment, I might have already drowned in the lake! Gratitude is my principle as Shen Zishu!
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