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At this moment, the palace banquet had already begun, and everyone was seated, filling the hall with lively chatter. I turned to look at Li Jue; he still had his head down, appearing to be lost in thought.
As I glanced around, I noticed many ladies secretly watching him, their expressions shy and bashful. I couldn't help but stifle a laugh. Li Jue, oh Li Jue, you have your day too!
I quietly stepped out and told the maidservant attending to me, "I'm feeling a bit nauseous. You can leave first; I want to be alone for a while." After she left, I walked into the adjacent warm room.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before Ma Yun entered. I pinched myself to hold back tears and rushed to greet him.
"General Zhao, thank you for saving me that day. If it weren't for you, I might have..." I choked up and couldn't finish my sentence.
Ma Yun was startled and quickly asked, "What happened that day? How did you fall from the city tower?"
I sniffled and replied, "Actually, it was my own sister who pushed me!"
Ma Yun's expression shifted to one of surprise and concern. "Why would she do that?"
I shook my head, indicating that I didn't know.
But Ma Yun seemed to realize something: "I understand now; she must have wanted to ruin your reputation!"
I almost burst out laughing; he had jumped to conclusions without me saying anything!
I leaned against the table, feigning pain. "My foot seems to be twisted!" Saying this, I deliberately collapsed onto the table, blowing out the candle in the process.
The warm room instantly darkened, with only a sliver of moonlight streaming through the window.
Ma Yun was startled and hurried over. "Princess, are you alright? I'll go get the doctor!"
"Don't!" I quickly stopped him. "If my sister finds out you're helping me, I'm afraid she might take it out on you!"
Ma Yun paused for a moment before his face filled with displeasure. "Princess, your sister treats you this way, and you still want to protect her?"
"I'm not protecting her; I just don't want her to make things difficult for you!"
Ma Yun was deeply moved; he looked at me with eyes full of concern.
I held back my nausea and forced a smile. "I'm fine; you don't need to worry. I'll just rest here for a bit!"
Of course, Ma Yun refused to leave. I braced myself against the table and managed to stand up while pretending to be in pain, taking a gentle breath.
Ma Yun quickly came forward to support me, and I leaned into his embrace. The light veil cast a hazy and ambiguous atmosphere around us.
I reached out and supported Ma Yun's chest, feeling the vibrations in his ribcage. He indeed reacted to my touch. I couldn't help but internally scoff; he was truly a lecher. I pressed my hand against his chest, using it for leverage to stand up straight, but I deliberately leaned to one side, throwing myself into his embrace.
Ma Yun instantly stiffened. I intentionally spoke with a quivering voice and a hint of tears, "General Zhao, my foot hurts so much!"
Ma Yun's breath caught in his throat. The next moment, the door to the warm room was pushed open. Li Jue stood at the entrance, his gaze icy as he looked at us. In an instant, the atmosphere in the warm room froze.
At this moment, Ma Yun had already grasped my ankle. I feigned a flushed face, appearing to be in unbearable pain, yet my eyes were fixed directly on Li Jue. My expression clearly conveyed the message: "I must have this."
I knew that with Li Jue's intelligence, he had already guessed my intentions by the time I said those words. I was betting on Li Jue's pride. A person as proud as him would certainly let me go if he realized I didn't want him.
Now, I was gambling on whether Li Jue would step down to avoid Shen Zizhao marrying into Zhao. Clearly, I won the bet.
Li Jue looked at me and Ma Yun, his face pale with anger, his hands clenched into fists at his sides, veins bulging on the back of his hands. But he took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and suppressed all his fury. I knew he must be regretting it deeply now—regretting digging such a big pit for me.
I held back laughter and looked at him with an innocent expression. Li Jue, today is your day.
Li Jue glared at me, gritting his teeth as he said, "Princess, it's time to go back."
I raised an eyebrow slightly, deliberately provoking him: "Shen Taifu, it seems like I've sprained my foot; why don't you carry me back?"
Li Jue stared at me intently, his eyes as cold as ice. If looks could kill, I would probably have been executed by now. But he dared not offend me at this moment because he knew that if I brought Ma Yun into the room, he would be completely finished.
So now, he could only endure it. After a long while, Li Jue took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart and resignedly squatted down in front of me: "Princess, please."
I know he must be wishing to kill me right now. But at this moment, he can only follow my orders. I smirked, proudly lifted my chin, and then leaned onto Li Jue's back.
Ma Yun stood up and looked at Li Jue, "Shen Taifu, let me explain. It's not what you think..."
"General Zhao," Li Jue coldly interrupted him, "please leave."
Ma Yun glanced at me. I immediately dropped my smug expression and looked at him with teary eyes, softly saying, "General Zhao, thank you."
Ma Yun sighed and turned to leave, carefully closing the door behind him.
Li Jue strode up to me, suppressing his anger: "Princess, do you have anything to say?"
"What is there to say?" I lifted my chin. "Shen Taifu saw everything, didn't he?"
"You..." Li Jue stared at me intensely, as if he wanted to swallow me whole.
I deliberately leaned closer to him and innocently said, "Shen Taifu, you should be grateful you arrived in time."
"Otherwise," I elongated my tone, "you might have seen something inappropriate for children~"
Li Jue's hands clenched tightly at his sides, and in the next moment, he suddenly threw me onto the nearby couch.
I gasped in surprise; before I could react, Li Jue was already on top of me. He kissed me roughly on the lips, one hand gripping my chin while the other tore at my clothes.
"Li Jue, you bastard!" I struggled desperately.
But Li Jue mercilessly ripped my dress into shreds and used those strips of fabric to bind my hands. He straightened up and looked coldly at me.
My clothes were in disarray, my hair was a mess; I could only glare angrily at Li Jue with my eyes.
I was both ashamed and furious, trembling with rage but unable to express it verbally.
Li Jue chuckled softly: "Princess, you look best when you're angry."
"Li Jue, you scoundrel!" I glared at him in despair and anger. "Ma Yun is about to sleep with Shen Zizhao; why are you not reacting at all? Are you even a man?"
"Li Jue, you're nothing but a eunuch!"
Li Jue remained unfazed and simply looked at me calmly: "Princess, I have no deep ties with the Third Princess. Given her status, I cannot go too far."
"So you're saying you're feeling wronged?"
Li Jue did not respond.
"Li Jue, your answer does not quell my anger!" I glared at him.
Suddenly, Li Jue fell silent; he gazed at me quietly with pure and clear eyes before breaking into a gentle smile. That smile strangely made me feel enchanted.
Despite the fact that the man before me was impeccably dressed and his hair was perfectly in place, I inexplicably found him incredibly handsome.
Li Jue continued to look at me quietly before finally speaking: "Princess, I've thought about it for a long time; I agree to your terms."
What?
Before I could react, Li Jue started to undress.
His outer garment slipped off, revealing his smooth, tight skin and the flowing lines of his muscles.
I panicked, "Li Jue, are you crazy? Are you really going to do this in such a shabby place?"
Li Jue suddenly changed his demeanor, stepping toward me one slow stride at a time, peeling off layer after layer of his white shirt, which floated down to the ground.
Even without light, his snow-white skin was visible, with subtle lines that contrasted sharply with his delicate face... it was enough to make one's eyes widen.
I began to feel flustered, "What are you doing? The banquet is right next door; you can't be serious!"
"Why not?" Li Jue lifted his chin slightly, as if holding back laughter or perhaps suppressing anger. "Do I look like I'm joking?"
His anger was palpable, yet he managed to strike deep and hit where it hurt.
He was fierce and intense, completely unlike the weak and cold demeanor he usually displayed.
I bit down on his shoulder; the delicate yet slightly salty sensation made my heart tremble.
The anger in Li Jue's eyes finally faded; he tilted his head back slightly, sweat dripping down between his jaw and collarbone. He leaned down to kiss me, his lips gentle and tender, while his movements below were ruthless and almost merciless.
I opened my mouth but still felt breathless.
His lips covered mine, the taste between us was enticingly fragrant.
Suddenly, Li Jue's face flushed deeply, his eyes shimmering with moisture, yet he didn't hold back, "Xiaoxiao—"
His voice was barely audible, more like a helpless murmur filled with unspoken affection.
I turned my head away and secretly laughed as I slowly tightened my grip.
"Ah—" Li Jue let out a low hum, "It hurts."
I couldn't help but chuckle softly; just as I was about to speak, I heard some faint commotion nearby.
I jumped in surprise, "It seems like the banquet is ending!"
Li Jue seemed to be stimulated by my reaction; just as he opened his mouth, hushed whispers approached from afar, heading straight for us.
I widened my eyes in shock, my heart racing wildly as the noise grew almost deafening.
Li Jue smirked mischievously at me and said softly, "Someone's coming to catch us—"
Oh no, why did that sound so much like, "Xiaoxiao, the guest is coming; you better perform well"?
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