Winning Big by Bringing a Daughter of Destiny to Heel, a Huge Misunderstanding in the Mechanism Cabin

What followed was a natural progression.

Meng Jiuning bit her sleeve, tears streaming down her face.

Gu Moran moved slowly, gradually dismantling her into a puddle of water.

In the end, Meng Jiuning collapsed onto the bed, unable to even lift a finger.

Gu Moran lay on his side next to her, his fingers gently tracing her back.

Are you alright?

Meng Jiuning shook her head, her voice hoarse.

"It doesn't hurt anymore..."

Gu Moran lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

"Go to sleep."

Meng Jiuning closed her eyes and snuggled closer to him.

Her breathing calmed down in no time.

As Gu Moran watched her sleeping soundly, the system notification in his mind finally sounded.

[bite--]

[ Meng Jiuning's affection level has reached the threshold of 75, and the original fate line has been completely severed.]

[Reward Distribution: Detailed map of the entire Kingdom of Dali (with detailed routes, mountain passes, waterways, and outpost markings)]

[Three copies of a secret royal medicine prescription from Dali.]

[Prescription 1 - Cangshan Miasma-Clearing Powder ]

The ingredients include Cangshan snow tea, Paris polyphylla, Poria cocos, Erhai Lake kelp, and buckwheat.

It can relieve the miasma and insect infestation in the mountains and forests of Southern Yunnan. It is a must-have for military expeditions into the mountains. Taken internally, it can dispel miasma. When applied externally, it can reduce swelling and detoxify.

[Prescription Two: Diancang Meridian-Protecting Paste ]

Processing Yunnan Panax notoginseng, Cangshan, Artemisia scoparia, and Oroxylum indicum.

It is specially formulated to treat internal injuries and meridian blockages caused by fighting among martial artists. It is applied externally and massaged to repair hidden internal injuries and stabilize the foundation of qi and blood.

[Prescription 3 - Er Concentration and Spirit-Calming Pill ]

It is made from Erhai Lake pearl powder, amber, Selaginella tamariscina, jujube seed, and Salvia miltiorrhiza.

It calms the mind and relieves anxiety and distraction. It can be taken during night duty or long-distance raids to focus the mind, calm the nerves, and keenly perceive any unusual activity in the surroundings.

[The Chosen One's Qi Transformation - Host's Martial Arts Perception Permanently Increased by One Tier]

A highly detailed map appeared before Gu Moran's eyes.

Mountains and rivers, passes and fortresses, even the locations of Tubo army sentries were clearly marked.

And this three-part prescription...

This was worth it...

The woman is his, Dali is his too...

Early morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

Gu Moran came out of Meng Jiuning's cabin and prepared to go back to her own room to change her clothes.

As we passed Zhen Meili's cabin, the door was ajar, and we could hear even breathing coming from inside.

Gu Moran stopped and pushed open the door to go inside.

Zhen Meili was lying on the table, clutching a blueprint for a mechanism in her arms, fast asleep with her face pressed against it.

A pile of parts and sawdust lay on the table, and several scraps of paper were scattered on the floor.

Gu Moran walked over, took off his cloak, and gently draped it over her shoulders.

Zhen Meili stirred, mumbled something, and then fell into a deep sleep again.

Gu Moran looked at her, smiled, and shook his head.

This girl is a madwoman when she gets to work.

He bent down and picked her up.

Zhen Meili stiffened and suddenly opened her eyes.

Their eyes met.

Zhen Meili was stunned for a moment, then reflexively jabbed her elbow backward.

Caught off guard, Gu Moran was forced to take a half-step back by the elbow strike.

I stumbled.

They both fell onto the bed.

Gu Moran lay on his back, with Zhen Meili pressing down on him.

Their limbs were intertwined, their posture incredibly ambiguous.

Zhen Meili's face flushed instantly. She tried to get up, but her elbows were too weak to support her against Gu Moran's chest.

"Your Highness... what are you doing?"

"Don't move."

Gu Moran his hand on her waist and pressed her down.

"If you move again, I can't guarantee what will happen."

Zhen Meili froze, too afraid to move.

The two remained locked in a stalemate.

Footsteps could be heard outside the cabin.

Zhen Meili's face turned even redder, and her voice became as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"... Someone..."

"Then get up!"

Gu Moran looked at her with a smile.

Zhen Meili bit her lip, trying to get up by supporting herself on his chest, but the boat rocked and she fell back down.

Their lips met.

Zhen Meili's eyes widened in surprise.

Gu Moran was also stunned for a moment, then simply flipped over and pinned the person down.

"You dare take advantage of me..."

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear.

"Then don't blame me for charging interest."

Zhen Meili tried to push him away, but her hands were too weak to move.

There was a knock on the door.

" Sister Zhen, Ling'er needs to speak with you."

Shen Ling'er's voice came from outside.

Zhen Meili panicked completely.

Gu Moran remained calm and got up to open the door.

The door opened a crack.

Shen Ling'er stood outside, holding a tray in her hands.

"Sister, you stayed up all night, this tonic..."

"Hmm? Husband, what are you doing here...?"

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Zhen Meili on the bed behind Gu Moran.

The blankets were disheveled, and the clothes were in disarray.

Shen Ling'er was stunned.

The tray almost fell to the ground.

Gu Moran reached out and took the tray, smiling as he spoke.

" Ling'er, you've come at the perfect time! Come in and sit down with us?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him, then at Zhen Meili on the bed, and then at the scent on Gu Moran, and completely misunderstood.

Her face turned completely red.

"Husband... you... you're shameless."

"What's wrong, are you jealous?"

Gu Moran placed the tray on the table, turned around, and pulled her in.

The door closed.

Insert the bolt.

Before Shen Ling'er could react, Gu Moran into his arms.

Her face was burning hot, and she pushed against his chest.

"My lord... let me go, Sister Meili is still here..."

"No, no, no, don't misunderstand!"

Zhen Meili's face turned as red as if it were burning, and she quickly got out of bed.

"I'm completely innocent with that young man. I didn't do anything. I didn't see anything. Oh dear, I suddenly remembered I need to go scout out the terrain. You guys get back to work, haha."

You're all busy..."

Watching her flee in panic.

Shen Ling'er leaned against Gu Moran's chest, pounding his chest repeatedly with her hands.

"Forget about Miss Meng, Sister Zhen... you're shameless!"

Gu Moran chuckled.

" Ling'er has a really good eye for people."

Three days later.

On the barren beach north of the river, the reeds rustled in the wind.

The main warship of the Chinese navy docked, its hull scraping against the muddy beach with a dull thud.

Gu Moran stood at the bow of the boat, looking at the dark reeds in the distance.

Behind them, Shen Ling'er, Lin Qingdai, Murong Xue, Zhen Meili, Yun Shuyue, and Meng Jiuning had already finished getting ready.

Each person carried only a small bundle, traveling light.

"Let's disembark. Tuoba Mang and his men arrived before us; they must have already made arrangements."

After Gu Moran finished speaking, she jumped off the side of the boat.

My foot stomped on the muddy ground with a dull thud.

Several women followed suit and jumped down.

Murong Xue was the most agile; her landings were as light as a cat's.

Lin Qingdai was next.

Shen Ling'er and Meng Jiuning were relatively clumsy, and they stumbled when they landed, but Gu Moran reached out to support them.

Zhen Meili was the last one, carrying a bulging bundle full of mechanical parts.

Upon landing, his foot slipped, and he fell forward.

Gu Moran reacted quickly, grabbing her by the back of her collar.

Don't drop your precious darlings into the water.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhen Meili steadied herself, patted her bundle, and breathed a sigh of relief only after confirming that nothing had fallen.

Yun Shuyue led the way, guiding the group deeper into the reed marshes.

The night was so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face; you could only vaguely see the path under your feet by the moonlight.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, they heard the sound of horses' hooves ahead.

Yun Shuyue stopped and whistled.

The other end replied.

The code was correct.

Tuoba Mang led his sturdy blue horse out from the reeds.

"Your Highness, the carriage is ready. I will lead my elite troops to protect it along the way."

Gu Moran nodded and looked at the wide-body, two-axle carriage parked not far away.

The carriage body was reinforced with wrought iron, making it look much more spacious than an ordinary horse-drawn carriage.

Zhen Meili's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over and circled the car.