Chapter 165
She likes His Highness.
I can't give up.
A lingering kiss ended.
Xiao Minghuang released Lin Wanqiu.
She looked at Lin Wanqiu in her arms, her gaze gentle yet firm, and spoke clearly, word by word.
"Lin Wanqiu, listen carefully. You are now my Dao Companion. Whether you like it or not, you must accept it."
Lin Wanqiu remained silent for a moment, then raised her eyes to look at Xiao Minghuang.
Her eyes held a hint of stubbornness and obstinacy.
She didn't speak, but she didn't leave either.
Xiao Minghuang knew that this was her response.
Silence speaks volumes.
Xiao Minghuang reached out and gently stroked Lin Wanqiu's delicate face, saying softly:
"Lin Wanqiu, you are mine, and you will always be mine. I will not allow you to leave, you can never leave."
Lin Wanqiu lowered her eyes and looked at her toes.
Her fingers clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her flesh.
Her eyes were sore.
Perhaps, from the moment she fell in love with His Highness, she could never escape his clutches!
The next moment.
She raised her head and gently kissed Xiao Minghuang's lips.
"Your Highness, I'm a little tired and would like to rest for a while..."
"Alright then."
"I'll go with you to rest..."
"No, I want to be alone."
With that, she pushed Xiao Minghuang aside and went into the bedroom in the courtyard.
This time, Xiao Minghuang did not give chase.
She watched Lin Wanqiu's retreating figure, so lonely and desolate.
She felt as if something was gripping her heart, and the pain was unbearable!
She knew she couldn't force Lin Wanqiu.
But there's no other way now that things have come to this.
A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one.
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As both a participant and a bystander, Sheng Bailan witnessed everything that had just happened.
She truly noticed all the changes in Lin Wanqiu's expression and could feel the deep affection this young girl had for Xiao Minghuang.
She still felt a lot of guilt, after all, she was the one who forcibly interfered in other people's relationship.
The current conflict also stems from her.
Xiao Minghuang resorted to this drastic measure simply because of her slip of the tongue.
Sheng Bailan looked at Xiao Minghuang and said helplessly:
"Why aren't you chasing after her? You need to appease that young lady."
Although in her eyes, Xiao Minghuang was also a young girl.
As an elder, since she was going to marry this young girl, she naturally had to take full responsibility for her.
"Thank you for your understanding, Bai Lan."
Xiao Minghuang's eyes showed gratitude, and she quickly hurried towards Lin Wanqiu's courtyard.
Lin Wanqiu sat on the edge of the bed inside the room, hugging her knees and hanging her head.
She felt her heart was in turmoil.
Although she had anticipated that His Highness most likely had an extraordinary relationship with the Sect Master the Spirit Sword Sect, she still trembled when she actually saw that scene.
How could Your Highness do such a thing?
How could she be with another woman...?
Thinking about this...
Lin Wanqiu chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Actually, it's not just Sheng Bailan.
Even she herself was nothing more than "another woman".
What right does she have to criticize and get angry about it?
Besides, Her Highness must have had her reasons for doing that.
She shouldn't assume that His Highness abandoned her based solely on her own assumptions.
Perhaps she should have a good talk with His Highness and reminisce about her time at the Spirit Sword Sect.
"Your Highness is probably still with that woman right now. Let me talk to you again in a few days."
Lin Wanqiu gradually calmed herself down. She had already prepared herself to accept that His Highness would have more than just her and Ye Ruoshui as his Dao Companion.
But it's easy to feel flustered the first time you face it.
After all, she didn't come from a peasant family in the countryside.
Your Highness, she is the Crown Prince of the Great Xia!
She will be the future Empress of the Great Xia!
She is the darling of the stars, and she deserves more than just those two.
Slap! Slap!
Lin Wanqiu gently patted her cheeks, completely calming down.
"Her Highness has just returned; I need to prepare a banquet to welcome her back."
She stood up, ready to instruct the servants to begin their work.
It was around this time.
A knock sounded on the door.
Lin Wanqiu walked over and opened the door.
Xiao Minghuang stood outside, dressed in red, with exquisitely beautiful features and extraordinary beauty. Her eyes were moist, and her gaze was gentle with a hint of guilt.
Being gazed upon by such gentle, watery eyes, Lin Wanqiu's pent-up frustration instantly dissipated. Instead, she felt that the prince was being too petty and making things difficult for him.
"Your Highness..."
Xiao Minghuang didn't say much, but simply pulled her into his arms and went into the room.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the door closed with a click.
Xiao Minghuang picked up Lin Wanqiu by the waist and carried her to the bed.
"Your Highness..."
"Shh!"
Xiao Minghuang silenced her question by pressing his lips against hers.
Her movements were gentle and delicate.
She placed Lin Wanqiu on the soft couch.
He then lunged forward.
Two delicate bodies intertwined.
Her kiss slowly slid down Lin Wanqiu's forehead, down to the bridge of her nose, her eyebrows, and finally landed on her pink lips.
Xiao Minghuang gently bit Lin Wanqiu's lips, lingering and gently tearing at her lips, outlining their shape, painting his own picture, drinking the sweet spring water, and enjoying the fragrance and sweetness in her mouth.
"Mmm..."
Lin Wanqiu murmured aloud.
She had originally intended to ask His Highness what exactly had happened at the Spirit Sword Sect.
But at this moment, those trivial matters had been completely forgotten by her and were no longer important.
Now, all she wants to do is enjoy the happiness she's been away from for so long.
Not to mention.
She didn't believe that the prince, who was so devoted to her, would ever have the thought of abandoning her.
Her fingers caressed Xiao Minghuang's neck, slender and white, with soft and smooth skin like silk.
"Your Highness... I love you..."
Lin Wanqiu's voice carried a hint of allure. Her arms were wrapped around Xiao Minghuang's neck, and her legs were draped around her waist, pressing her body tightly against hers.
Xiao Minghuang slightly raised his head, looking at her beneath him.
Wanqiu, I love you too.
Xiao Minghuang responded softly, kissing Lin Wanqiu's lips and easily conquering her territory, eagerly savoring her flavor.
I couldn't sleep all night.
Until dawn breaks in the east.
They were both exhausted.
Lying in bed, neither of them spoke; they simply embraced each other quietly.
After a long silence, Xiao Minghuang finally spoke, breaking the stillness.
" In Wanqiu, when I was at the Spirit Sword Sect, I only exchanged sword techniques with Bai Lan. Things changed on the way back..."
Next, Xiao Minghuang recounted the general course of events.
When she mentioned that Dragon Tiger True Person had suddenly appeared and almost killed her, Lin Wanqiu instinctively hugged her tightly, as if she were there herself, about to die on the spot.
Lin Wanqiu only breathed a sigh of relief when she mentioned that Sheng Bailan had suddenly appeared to save the day.
If Xiao Minghuang hadn't been quick-witted and managed to calm Sheng Bailan down with her words, she probably wouldn't have been able to return to Great Xia.
"To be honest, I didn't expect that Sect Master, who was still my elder before, would suddenly insist on marrying me. Are there any details that I don't know or haven't paid attention to?"
Xiao Minghuang spoke softly, as if asking Lin Wanqiu, or perhaps asking herself.
Lin Wanqiu held her arm, resting her head on her collarbone. A delicate fragrance filled her heart, and she subconsciously responded:
"Your Highness, why don't you tell me what happened those past few days, and I'll help you analyze it?"
"Um..."
So, Xiao Minghuang told Lin Wanqiu everything she knew.