The Prince's Stubborn Darling

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Prologue In

Fengtian City, a teahouse is preparing to open.

The plaque above the building has just been put up, bearing four large golden characters—

Dragon and Phoenix Teahouse.

The residents of Fengtian City have been eagerly anticipating this lavishly decorated teahouse for a long time, but it hasn't opened for business yet.
Just as everyone was starting to wonder, a red paper notice was posted on the teahouse's exterior wall—

Seeking:

Two managers, room and board provided, excellent benefits.

Several chefs, room and board provided, excellent benefits

. Several waiters, room and board provided, excellent benefits. Several

cooks, room and board provided, excellent benefits.

Interested parties, come in for an interview.

As soon as this red paper notice appeared, everyone in the streets and alleys was discussing whether the teahouse owner had lost his mind.
What kind of teahouse is preparing to open and hasn't even found enough staff?

This news spread like wildfire throughout Fengtian City. Many people were certain that the Dragon and Phoenix Teahouse would definitely
close down within six months because it had an owner who didn't know how to manage money.

Regardless, the Dragon and Phoenix Teahouse is still short-staffed…

Anyone interested, come and apply!

Chapter One:

The Prince's Stubborn Darling 1

You are like a spring breeze caressing a despairing heart

, and like the winter sun illuminating a dark future,

soothing the grief of losing everything,

and giving me the courage to live…

A tall, thin young man rode a fine horse, raising clouds of dust as he galloped past.

His once handsome and youthful face bore the marks of hardship, and his once snow-white clothes were stained with large patches
of crimson. He endured the pain in his shoulder, where a broken arrow was embedded.

He was originally a member of the royal family, but treacherous people, vying for power, broke into the prince's mansion at night and murdered his
parents , while he escaped alone with the help of his servants.

The hatred for his parents' murder fueled a burning passion in the seventeen-year-old, a hatred churning within him. He initially wanted to fight to the death,
but the steward urged him to flee, to preserve the Leng family's bloodline, so that revenge could be sought in the future.

He escaped, but hundreds of lives in the palace had been lost overnight.

He considered turning back, but then he remembered the steward's earnest instructions and his parents' dying words—that he should live
well .

He hated it! He hadn't expected those people to be so ruthless in their power struggles, and even more capable of bribing
officials to cover up their crimes.

Until the truth came to light, his life was in danger, so he left Fengtian City that very night,
heading south to Xinzhou City.

But the pursuers behind him seemed determined to eliminate him completely.

As soon as he entered the city, he abandoned his horse and mingled into the crowd. Despite his severe injuries, he
remained calm, but blood continued to seep from the wound on his shoulder. If this continued, even passersby would become suspicious.

He needed to find a place to rest as soon as possible and conceal his whereabouts to avoid being tracked down by government troops and endangering his
life. However, when he finally reached the vicinity of an inn, he found several soldiers standing at the entrance, seemingly
checking people coming and going.

Damn it, his whereabouts might have been discovered; someone knew he was coming to Xinzhou City…

Reluctantly, he dragged his wounds away from the inn and headed towards a less populated area.

After a while, he arrived at the lakeside south of the city and saw a house not far away with a plaque bearing the large characters "Xiong Ba Si Fang Escort Agency"
hanging .

He gasped for breath, his vision blurring, almost plunging him into the deepest darkness. But
a single thought sustained him—

he couldn't fall. If he did, everything would be lost. The revenge for his parents, the hundreds of innocent
lives —no one would stand up for them…

He couldn't fall!

He stumbled to the back door of the house, found it unlocked, and quietly slipped inside. Luckily,
the escort agency seemed to be celebrating a happy occasion that night; no one noticed his intrusion.

Pale-faced, he walked through the corridors and courtyards under the moonlight, unsure of where to go, only wanting
a place to rest peacefully.

Finally, unable to go any further, he collapsed to the ground, panting outside a room.

Darkness surged in, threatening to engulf him, but if he closed his eyes, he would
n't know whether he lived or died…

No, he couldn't lose consciousness!

But having lost too much blood, he couldn't stop his eyelids from drooping.

How long had it been since he'd slept? He pursed his dry, thin lips, breathing weakly.

He was like a dying animal, seemingly on the verge of suffocation
or collapse from exhaustion in a few hours.

Suddenly, the wooden door he was leaning against creaked open, and a boy dressed in a brown outfit was about to
sneak out.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear this boy was actually a girl disguised as a boy. Seeing the uninvited guest, her large, bright eyes
widened, and her small mouth opened, ready to shout.

But after a while, she obediently closed her mouth. If she shouted, wouldn't her plan to sneak
out to the temple to see the opera be discovered?

She carefully examined the young man covered in blood; his appearance was unfamiliar to her.

"Don't...don't shout! Otherwise...otherwise I'll kill you..." He was barely holding on, yet he still
managed to utter the threat.

She puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. This scoundrel dared to threaten her?! The girl kicked
him , only to find he couldn't move at all. He was just a paper tiger, all show and no substance!

"Hmph, I should go find my dad and my older brother and tell them you're a womanizer! They'll definitely
tear pieces!" she said irritably, but then hesitated, her foot already planted in her throat. If she went to get reinforcements, wouldn't her plan to sneak out be exposed? Wouldn't that make going out even more difficult

in the future ?

No! She thought for a moment, looked at the man lying on the ground, and finally dragged him into the room, then closed
the wooden door .

He was handsome, dressed in fine clothes, and seemed like a respectable person, but why was
he covered in wounds?

Twelve-year-old Xiong Baobao stared at the badly injured man, noticing
the blood gushing from his shoulder. Her heart ached, and she used all her strength to lift him to the bed to rest.

She turned and went to the basin, wrung out a towel, and used scissors to cut open his blood-soaked
clothes , then cleaned the wounds on his shoulder and sprinkled some ointment on them—

"Ugh!" He groaned, and a small hand suddenly appeared in his mouth.

"Don't scream, don't scream!" Xiong Baobao said nervously, "If you scream, it'll be trouble!" If her
father and older brother were to appear, this man would probably be torn to pieces. After all, she was the daughter of the Xiong family, and no strange
man could step into her room.

The man lying on her bed had fainted from the pain. Only his breathing and her
erratic heartbeat filled the room…

He was seventeen years old, the young prince of the De Prince's mansion.

Due to the machinations of a villain, hundreds of lives in the mansion were consumed by fire overnight, including his
parents .

He, Leng Qingpo, became the only surviving member of the De Prince's family.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar room. Pink hibiscus curtains hung low, and
he lay on a fragrant bed.

His body felt as if it were being crushed by a heavy stone, unable to move. Even the slightest movement would aggravate the
wound on his shoulder, a tearing pain that made his entire body feel burning hot…

So thirsty. He squinted, looking outside the curtains. The room seemed empty.

Recalling the moment he fainted, he seemed to have seen a little boy… no, it should have been a girl,
because her voice was soft and delicate, like that of a charming young lady.

Was he still at the escort agency? Did she save him?

As his mind raced with questions, a petite figure appeared in the room. She tiptoed to
the bedside and then reached out to lift the bed curtains.

Leng Qingpo had already closed his dark eyes, pretending he was still asleep.

Xiong Baobao had changed out of her boy's clothes and reverted to her girl form. She wore a light blue dress, her long hair
casually braided into two plaits, looking pure and adorable.

Her round eyes stared at him intently. Finally, she put down the medicine she was holding and began to admire
his appearance.

"Sigh, you've been unconscious for two days, why haven't you woken up yet?" She playfully poked his
cheek with her fingertip.

His skin wasn't as rough as her brother Xiong Ba's, and he was much more handsome, especially when he was asleep,
like a gentle doll…

completely different from her rough and rude brother Xiong Ba!

Sigh, he's so handsome. Xiong Baobao blinked; at twelve years old, she could already tell whether a man was
handsome or not.

"My mother said that when I'm a little older, I'll be betrothed to a man from Xinzhou City," she muttered
to herself . "But I don't understand. Why must a girl have to get married when she grows up? I don't want to get married. I
want to be like my older brother, inheriting Father's镖局 (bodyguard agency), so that I won't be looked down upon and can travel around freely as
a chivalrous woman!"

After a while, seeing that the man on the bed didn't move, she picked up the medicine soup placed beside her.

"I just secretly went to the kitchen, and there happened to be a senior brother who was injured, and he was brewing medicine in the back." She scooped up a spoonful of
medicine soup, blew on it to cool it down, and brought it to his mouth .

Seeing that he still didn't move, she puffed out her cheeks, angrily used her other hand to forcefully pry open his
mouth , and poured the medicine down his throat.

Suddenly, Leng Qingpo choked on the medicine soup and opened his eyes.

"Cough, cough..." He choked so hard that tears almost streamed down his face.

"Great, you're awake!" Xiong Baobao handed him the medicine soup. "Drink it yourself!"

"Are you trying to choke me to death?" he said irritably, his voice weak.

She pouted and said to this arrogant man, "If I hadn't saved you, you would have died right outside
my door!"

Tch! Of all the places to lie down, he had to choose outside her room. If she hadn't been dressed as a boy that night
, preparing to go out for fear of being discovered by her father and older brother, she wouldn't have had to save his life!

Humph, it's all his fault, preventing her from going to the temple fair.

Now this stinky man dares to throw a tantrum at her, doesn't he even remember that she's his savior!

Xiong Baobao pouted her pink lips, her big eyes filled with resentment beneath her heroic thick eyebrows. She was like a
clear lake, easily able to see through her thoughts.

Although Leng Qingpo was still a boy, he had witnessed the intrigue and backstabbing of officialdom since childhood. Facing such an inexperienced
young girl, he could tell at a glance that she had grown up in a very innocent environment.

"Who are you?" she asked curiously, blinking her round eyes.

"Isn't it too slow for you to ask now?" Leng Qingpo narrowed his eyes. "I could easily kill you to silence you."

She wasn't afraid and instead scoffed. "Hmph! I've practiced martial arts with my master. How could a sick cat like you
possibly beat me?"

He frowned. This little brat's tone was truly arrogant, showing him no respect whatsoever. Yet, he
was dependent on her had to swallow her insults.

"Besides..." Her round eyes darted around. "Don't forget you're still injured. If you
anger me, I could easily smother you to death with an embroidered pillow while you're asleep!"

"No wonder the ancients said, 'The most poisonous heart is a woman's.'" Leng Qingpo frowned. He hadn't expected her to be so
clever

. "Then you're a villain!" Her words were sharper than he had imagined. "Otherwise, why are you
covered in blood ? Did you get caught stealing at night?"

"No." His face darkened, and the thought of the Prince's mansion being shattered weighed heavily on his heart.

Seeing the unconcealable sorrow in his eyes, even though Xiong Bao was young, she could feel his
sadness . She didn't ask any more questions, but simply reached out and patted his shoulder.

"My father and older brother once told me that we live in this world to experience the joys and sorrows of life.
No how good or bad things are, whether we're happy or not, as long as we can still breathe, we must fight for ourselves and show others!"

A young girl, yet she spoke such profound truths. Leng Qingpo couldn't help but look up at her. Strictly
speaking , she wasn't beautiful; her features were delicate and refined, merely a pretty little girl.

But… his heart, which had been filled with despair, was suddenly warmed by her words, like a gentle spring breeze
, giving him immense courage.

Yes! He had endured this far; if he didn't muster the courage to face the truth, how could he face the
hundreds ?

Especially his parents!

He had to pull himself together and redress the

massacre at the Prince's Mansion! Thinking this, Leng Qingpo grabbed the medicine beside him and, ignoring how hot it was, gulped it down.

"Wow, you're so brave!" The little bear looked at him with
admiration . "So, no matter how bitter things get, you'll definitely grit your teeth and swallow them down, even if it's bloody."

For some reason, at this moment, she was like a warm, gentle sun, illuminating his path. That
delicate face was deeply imprinted on his heart, never to be erased.

Xiong Baobao had been hiding Leng Qingpo in her room for four days. During

these four days, she kept it a secret from her family, as if secretly keeping him. Even the maids who served her didn't know that there
was a man hiding in her room.

But secrets can't stay hidden forever, and things always come to light eventually.

For example, to treat the wound on his shoulder, she would occasionally steal a few jars of wound medicine; also,
his appetite was no different from her older brother and fellow disciples. She, who usually ate like a kitten, now had the maids
bring her a large pot of rice. It would be strange if no one suspected anything!

So... the truth came out.

That night, Leng Qingpo sat at the table, head down, frantically shoveling rice into his mouth, a few grains of rice still stuck to the corners of his lips.

Sitting opposite him, Xiong Baobao watched him eat with some surprise. She thought he would be depressed for
several days, but since waking up, he ate and slept like a normal person, even
drinking .

She didn't know that this was because Leng Qingpo wanted to recover quickly and complete his plan.

Just then, the door was suddenly kicked open, and a burly man strode
in .

"Xiong Baobao!" The man roared angrily upon seeing Leng Qingpo, and the two people in the room immediately
jumped up from their seats.

"B-Big Brother..." Xiong Baobao trembled all over, not expecting her brother to appear suddenly.

She was flustered and didn't have time to hide Leng Qingpo. She could only stand in front of Xiong Ba, who had already raised
his fist to hit Leng Qingpo's face!

"Xiong Baobao, get out of my way!" Xiong Ba roared, like thunder. "I'll beat this
brat even the judge won't recognize him..."

"Big brother, no! He's already injured. If you attack him again, he'll be dead!" Xiong Baobao
hugged .

"He dared to step into your room; he's dead!" Xiong Ba was furious. If his sister hadn't blocked his
way, he would have already cleaved the stranger in two.

"Leng Qingpo, run, run—" Xiong Baobao was too weak to stop her big
brother , so she turned around and stood in front of Leng Qingpo.

Leng Qingpo realized his hiding place had been discovered. After tonight's commotion, the Xiong family would definitely hand him over to
the authorities . Once he entered the palace, there would be no hope of avenging his parents and the entire royal family.

No one would avenge them, no one could restore the royal family's reputation, and no one could clear their
name...

No, he had to pull himself together.

Anyway, his injuries were almost healed; it was time to leave. But if he left, when would he see her again and
thank this little girl for saving his life?

"Hurry up!" Xiong Baobao whispered. "My brother is really angry!"

Leng Qingpo gritted his teeth, simultaneously tearing off the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant from his waist and shoving it into her hand. "I'll come back for
you."

Xiong Baobao frowned, clutching the jade pendant tightly in her palm.

The next moment, Leng Qingpo hurriedly pushed open the window and left her room.

"Damn it!" Xiong Ba wanted to chase after him, but his sister held him tightly.

"Brother, don't chase after him!" Xiong Baobao clung to her brother desperately, trying to buy Leng Qingpo more time.

"Xiong Baobao!" Xiong Ba turned around and glared angrily at his sister. "How dare you hide a strange man in your room?!"

Xiong Baobao shrank back, taking a few steps back, clutching the jade pendant Leng Qingpo had left behind, feeling its
coldness seep into her heart.

Oh no... she was doomed!

Her father and brother would definitely not let her off easily, and the culprit who had already escaped had appeared in her
life for a while and then disappeared without a trace.

But she never imagined that this little incident would entangle her and that man for life
…

Chapter Two

Eight years later

, Xiong Ba's Four Directions Escort Agency was thriving, with even local government offices occasionally seeking their services to escort
valuable items or imperial silver.

After Xiong Ba took over the agency, everyone praised him: he not only managed the agency
exceptionally well but also made his younger sister, Xiong Baobao, his capable assistant.

The incident eight years ago might have been a blessing in disguise for Xiong Baobao.

Back then, at the age of twelve, she harbored a man of unknown origin and let him spend several nights in her room
. When the news spread, all the men in the agency wanted to kill the scoundrel who fled in the night.

Because of this incident, Xiong Ba and his father kept a close watch on her, eventually even taking her with them when they went out to escort goods
—but of course, there were conditions. Xiong Baobao had to learn martial arts and practice kung fu, unlike ordinary young ladies who
played the zither or did embroidery.

This pleased her greatly. Rather than staying at home all day learning those boring needlework skills from her mother,
she preferred to be out and about every day.

Everything went as she wished. As she grew older, Xiong Ba began to ask her to help with escorting goods.

Today, Xiong Baobao heard that a government business had come knocking, and it was a huge one—escorting
100,000 taels of gold!

Wow! That's an astronomical sum…

At this moment, Xiong Baobao hid on the right side of the flower hall, eavesdropping on the conversation between the visiting official and her elder brother.

From their conversation, she learned that the tax revenue from Xinzhou City this time was as high as 100,000 taels of gold. The palace felt
that sending troops alone was not safe enough, so they approached Xiong Ba's Four Directions Escort Agency, hoping they could escort this batch of official silver together.

Wow! In all her life, the amount of goods to be escorted far exceeded her imagination. Official silver, 100,000 taels of gold
!

Xiong Baobao listened intently.

"I hope Master Xiong can accept this escort mission."

Xiong Ba frowned, somewhat hesitant. It was normal to feel uneasy facing such a large sum of gold, especially
since the goods came from the palace; the pressure was indescribable.

"Such a heavy responsibility..." To be honest, he didn't want to take on this job. After all, if something went wrong,
it wouldn't be something that could be solved by simply paying money.

"Don't worry, Master Xiong, our government will still send soldiers to escort the taxes to the capital with you."
The official used his silver tongue to try and persuade Xiong Ba.

Silly brother, just agree already! Xiong Baobao was anxiously waiting nearby. Didn't his brother understand that
if this escort mission succeeded, Father's life's work would be worthwhile!

Not only would their Xiong Ba Escort Agency become famous throughout the land, but the Emperor might even summon them and bestow upon them
great praise.

Then, they would definitely be inundated with business and wouldn't have to take on any more strange
missions .

Xiong Baobao was looking forward to it, because they might be able to enter the palace and see the Emperor's face and
the place where he grew up.

Also, he'd heard that every concubine in the palace was a beauty that could topple kingdoms, and even the palace maids were carefully selected
beauties, making it feel like being in a fairyland.

The thought of this scene stirred her heart, making her eager to take on the job for her brother.

"Let me think about it for a few more days!" Xiong Ba felt there was a hidden danger in this deal.

The official's expression changed; even the largest escort agency in Xinzhou City was unwilling to take on this mission, so who else
would be willing to take the risk?

"Big Brother!" Xiong Baobao finally couldn't help but jump out.

Unlike ordinary girls who were dignified and delicate, obediently dressed in pretty gowns, she was now dressed in
a practical outfit, allowing for freedom of movement, her long black hair tied into a simple, neat ponytail.

She was full of life and energy, her large eyes shining brightly beneath her strong eyebrows; she was like a
blazing flame, always radiating boundless warmth.

"Baobao?" Xiong Ba frowned, a bad feeling creeping into his heart. Whenever his precious little sister showed this
expression , something always went awry.

"Let's take on this mission!" Xiong Baobao urged. "If we can complete this mission,
we'll be set for life for at least three to five years. If the Emperor is pleased, our escort agency will gain both fame and fortune!"

Hearing her analysis of the practical benefits, the official who had come to entrust the escort to him nodded vigorously in agreement.

"But..." Xiong Ba was still somewhat hesitant.

"Big brother!" she pouted. "Do you want to be like Father, a nameless head
镖师 (chief escort) for the rest of your life, forever only able to take on some trivial, insignificant escorts?"

These words struck a nerve with Xiong Ba. He had sworn to bring glory to the Xiong family, but he had been struggling to find an opportunity.
Now that the opportunity had come knocking on his door, if he turned it down, wouldn't he truly be as his little sister said, destined to be
nameless ?

"Alright, I'll take it!" Xiong Ba's attitude changed drastically, from hesitant to readily agreeing.

Upon hearing this, the official's face broke into a smile. "Thank you for your great help, Master Xiong. I will send someone to
discuss the details with you in a few days."

With that, the deal was struck!

A black steed galloped through the forest like lightning.

The man holding the reins was tall and imposing, with a full beard. His face was filled with undisguised excitement, and
his eyes gleamed.

How could he not be overjoyed? This was a huge sum of money! It was rare for
Ah Cai to hear such great news while the chief was away.

If he could rob this government silver, the brothers in the stronghold could live comfortably for three years without working. When the chief
returned, he would definitely be praised, and no one would think he was more of a hindrance than a help…
Hehehe, he, who was usually criticized for not thinking things through, actually had a day when he was so clever.

Ah Cai became happier and happier as he thought about it, so he spurred his horse and galloped deeper into the dense forest.

Half an hour later, a sprawling city wall appeared ahead of the path deep in the dense forest, with the three large characters "Cold Night Fortress"
hanging .

The brothers guarding the wall opened the gates as soon as they saw Ah Cai, and Ah Cai, without slowing down,
galloped straight into the fortress.

He leaped off his horse and excitedly ran towards the main hall of Cold Night Fortress. His first step across the threshold was met with
a collision with someone about to leave, both taking a step back.

"Oh!" Ah Jin, the second-in-command of Cold Night Fortress, grunted and frowned, asking, "Ah Cai, what's the rush?"

"Big brother!" Ah Cai's face beamed with an undisguised smile. "I just heard some news."

Ah Jin looked suspiciously at his usually somewhat simple-minded younger brother. "What's making you so excited?"

"While the big boss is away, quickly fetch your second brother and little brother!" Ah Cai dragged him into the hall and sat
them down at the table.

Although Ah Jin was suspicious, seeing his third brother so excited was rare, so he ordered his men to fetch his second and
fourth brothers.

A short while later, when Ah Yin and Ah Bao arrived in the hall, Ah Cai couldn't hide his joy and even
burst out laughing.

Ah Jin, Ah Yin, Ah Cai, and Ah Bao were four brothers and the four leaders of Leng Ye Fort.
They had fought alongside their leader for eight years and finally achieved some success.

Although they weren't exactly good people, they weren't completely wicked either; they were simply what people commonly called—
mountain bandits.

Yes, they were bandits who specialized in robbing government officials!

What was particularly unusual was that the leader insisted on using half of the stolen silver or treasures to help
the poor , and the other half to feed the hundreds of mouths in the stronghold—the population of Lengye Fortress consisted mostly
of orphans the leader had picked up from various places, or elderly, weak, women, and children displaced by various circumstances. Of course, there were also the four brothers,
Jin Yin , and the original members of their stronghold.

Over the years, the leader hadn't mistreated them, feeding them well and making them plump.

Since the government's tax revenue transport to the capital only happened once a year, the leader had also taught them how to run
businesses so that they could make a living even when there were no easy targets.

No wonder Ah Cai was so excited when he heard that the government was going to transport 100,000 taels of gold to the capital; if they could land this
deal, the stronghold would be well-fed and clothed for several years—a great achievement!

"What's going on?" the youngest, Ah Bao, asked, frowning.

"Ah Cai, what's the rush?" Ah Yin spat, crossing his legs.

"I just got some big news!" Ah Cai grinned widely. "Xinzhou City's tax revenue this year
has reached a staggering 100,000 taels of gold!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present raised their eyebrows.

"So what?" Ah Jin frowned. "The boss didn't instruct us to rob the government silver this year, so it's
best not to act rashly."

Upon hearing this, Ah Cai's smile immediately fell. "Brother, the boss is elusive; by the time this news
reaches his ears and he gives the order, we probably won't have a chance to rob the government silver." "But we always follow the boss's orders." Ah Jin was conservative by nature and dared not act on his own

behind the leader's back . 　　"Big Brother!" Ah Cai couldn't help but whisper, "If we miss this opportunity, when will we get another chance?!" 　　"Hmm..." Ah Yin pondered in his heart, finally agreeing, "Ah Cai is right. This opportunity is rare . If we miss it, even the boss will regret it." 　　Ah Bao rubbed his chin with his left hand, "That's right. In the past eight years, the boss has never objected to any of the caravans we've robbed, especially such a big deal. The boss should be overjoyed!" 　　"I have a feeling..." Ah Jin had a bad feeling. "If we act rashly before the boss orders us to act, something bad might happen..." 　　"How could something happen?!" Ah Cai scoffed, "When have we ever failed?" 　　"Big Brother, it's rare that the fool Ah Cai has found out good news. Let's take a gamble!" Ah Yin narrowed his eyes, agreeing with his brother's idea. 　　"Yes, big brother," A Bao nodded. "Besides, the boss has entrusted us with handling things in the fortress . As long as we're careful, we should be fine." 　　A Jin was indeed tempted by his three younger brothers' encouragement. 　　After all, 100,000 taels of gold was no small sum. Perhaps after robbing this palace silver, they wouldn't have to risk robbing the palace anymore. 　　A Jin thought for a while and finally nodded. "Alright, let's take advantage of the boss's absence and do a good job. We mustn't embarrass him." 　　The four brothers, Jin, Yin, and Caibao, decided to take the plunge—they were determined to rob 100,000 taels of gold! 　　Xiong Baobao was very excited. 　　She had never seen such a large sum of gold before, and after arriving in Fengtian City, she might actually get to see the emperor... 　　Yes, she had to go with her big brother and participate in this escort mission! 　　Early in the morning, Xiong Baobao specially changed into light men's clothing, with her usual long whip at her waist, her long black hair tied into a ponytail, and her big eyes shining with confidence. 　　She arrived at the front courtyard of the escort agency and saw dozens of soldiers and fellow disciples escorting the silver. The sheer number of them made it seem like they were heading off to war. 　　Xiong Baobao pouted, determined to follow. 　　"You're not allowed to go," Xiong Ba growled before his younger sister even got close. 　　Xiong Baobao puffed out her cheeks. "Why?" 　　"This escort mission is no joke," Xiong Ba said, busy directing everyone to load the silver onto the carriages. "If something goes wrong on the road, I won't have time to protect you." 　　"I can protect myself!" Xiong Baobao retorted angrily. "Even if you don't let me come, I'll still secretly follow behind you!" she declared fiercely, and she meant it. 　　"Go back to your room!" Xiong Ba ordered unhappily. 　　"It's alright. Even if you don't let me come now, I'll find a way to follow behind you. If anything happens while I'm out of your sight, Father and Mother won't let you off the hook!" She was arrogant, showing no respect for her older brother. 　　"Hmph! When I was younger, I always thought my older brother was like a bear, afraid he'd knock her down with one punch. But now that I'm older , I realize he's just like our father—all bark and no bite when it comes to women. 　　So, you want her to stay away? Dream on! " 　　Xiong Ba was so angry his eyes were practically spitting fire, and he almost grabbed her slender neck. What man could stand such a spoiled and unreasonable girl?! 　　"Tell me, are you going to let her go or not?" Xiong Baobao huffed twice, refusing to compromise. "I'm not a three-year- old, I can protect myself, okay?" 　　"I can't control you, is that it?" Xiong Ba gritted his teeth and growled. Xiong 　　Baobao stuck out her tongue. "Since Mom and Dad don't object, don't be so stubborn!" 　　With that, she hooked her arm around her brother's and started to act cute. 　　Xiong Ba took a deep breath, feeling that his sister following him around like this wasn't a long-term solution. 　　A young lady should stay quietly in her room, embroidering and practicing the zither, not like his sister, who's always running around like a wildcat. 　　If this goes on, no matchmaker will dare to come knocking, and she'll become an old maid, unable to get married! 　　"After this delivery, will you behave?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. 　　Bear Baby blinked and spread her hands. "I promise you." Of course, only for today. 　　Finally, Bear Overlord relented and decided to let his little sister travel with him. 　　Seeing that her older brother wasn't insisting anymore, Bear Baby's eyes crinkled with joy, and she began to look forward to what the journey would hold.

What a fun thing to do! Especially after the official silver is delivered to the palace, maybe she'll even have the chance to meet the Emperor… Oh
ho ho, the plan is perfect!

However, Little Bear forgot one thing.

Sometimes, reality and plans go against each other, and… reality is usually cruel.

Chapter 3

The air outside is so fresh.

Little Bear took a deep breath, realizing she'd been cooped up at home for too long.

If she weren't a girl, she would have packed her bags and
wandered .

Broadening her horizons and traveling the world—that was her wish, but she knew it was impossible. After all, she was
a girl, and in a few years

she would get married and have children. If it weren't for her parents' love and keeping her a few more years, she would already be a mother of several children at the age of twenty
.

Just thinking about getting married and having children made Little Bear shudder.

Sigh, how wonderful it would be if she were a bird! Sitting on her horse, she sighed.

Look at her elder brother, so full of vigor and confidence. He's traveled all over the country these past few years, seeing
more of the world than most. And her? Whenever the journey to transport goods is a bit long, her brother insists she not come along, saying it's inconvenient to travel with
a young lady.

Humph, prejudice, stubbornness, inhumanity! Xiong Baobao cursed her brother inwardly, her little mouth pouting.

But she wouldn't argue with him for now. As long as they could safely deliver this shipment to the capital, they would
definitely have a chance to see the Emperor! The thought of witnessing the Emperor's countenance filled her with barely suppressed excitement.

Just as Xiong Baobao's thoughts were racing, the group had already left Xinzhou City in a grand procession, arriving
dozens of miles outside the city.

Suddenly, a cloud of dust rose ahead, and a group of burly men on horseback galloped towards them. Each of them
was broad-shouldered and thick-waisted , their faces covered with black cloth.

Before the guards and the镖局 (escort agency) members could react, the masked men had already thrown several smoke bombs
. Instantly, smoke filled the surroundings, and the horses bolted in panic.

Xiong Baobao was choked by the thick smoke and couldn't even open her eyes, let alone control her wildly behaving horse,
which continued to gallop forward.

"Cough, cough—" She coughed, tears streaming down her face, almost unable to breathe, hearing only the chaotic
sound of hooves and the low growls of the crowd.

When the smoke began to dissipate, Xiong Ba and the others found themselves surrounded. There were at least a hundred of them, each with sharp
eyes , like a pack of predatory wolves.

"Leave your valuables!" the leader of the men growled.

"Insolence!" The head of the guards jumped out, drawing his sword without a word.

In an instant, all the bandits raised their eyebrows.

These government officials love to use knives and guns. They pick fights without considering the time or place, and they don't even think that their opponents
outnumber them by a factor of two. They dare to provoke others so arrogantly—they're practically courting death!

So, there's a reason they hate the government officials.

Without further ado, the bandits decided to wage war!

Clang, clang, clang—the sounds of swords and spears rang out as the two sides clashed.

However, these bandits who were robbing the caravan didn't intend to actually kill anyone. After all, their target was the huge sum of government silver.
As long as they got the goods, there was no need to harm the guards.

While the two sides were fiercely fighting, Xiong Baobao couldn't control the reins and could only
ride . She held her breath and realized that the horse beneath her was like a madman, completely unstoppable.

Finally, she decided to abandon the horse, because if this continued, it would never end, and she might be
thrown off and kicked by its hind legs…

The thought of this filled her with panic, especially with the sounds of fighting nearby,
which only intensified her anxiety.

"Will my brother be alright?" As she thought this, the horse suddenly reared up, throwing her
backward!

Caught off guard, Xiong Bao couldn't grab the reins and crashed heavily to the ground.

She closed her eyes tightly, feeling a sharp pain; the rough sand and gravel chafed her delicate skin, and
the force of the fall caused her to roll repeatedly on the ground.

She gritted her teeth, not uttering a sound, and finally, although she stopped, her head slammed hard against a large rock
.

Instantly, darkness enveloped her; pain was her only sensation.

She weakly closed her eyes; the rock beside her bore traces of blood from the impact. She fell
into the darkness, unconscious.

What happened next was completely unknown to Xiong Baobao. Like a ravaged flower, she lay helpless and
fragile , blood gushing from her forehead…

All the surrounding turmoil was irrelevant to her.

The robbery was a success!

All the brothers cheered, and a victory banquet was held that very night.

The 100,000 taels of gold made everyone in the fortress grin from ear to ear. Ah Jin immediately released a carrier pigeon to send a message to
the distant leader.

He thought that if the leader knew they had robbed such a large sum of government silver, he would surely be just as
happy .

Moreover, although they had repelled the palace officials and the镖局's thugs, adhering to the leader's orders,
they robbed, and despite the bloodshed, they did not kill anyone.

Seven days after the robbery, an unusually busy person appeared in Leng Ye Fortress
—Leng Qingpo, whose name was often heard but whose presence required luck to even meet.

He was the leader of Leng Ye Fortress and its founder.

For eight years, he had diligently reorganized Lengye Fortress, managing it with great success. However, no one within the fortress knew his
origins, and since Lengye Fortress was located in the desolate countryside, few knew what was happening inside.

Today, Leng Qingpo rushed back to the fortress, travel-worn and without even sitting down to catch his breath, he immediately ordered his men to summon
the four brothers, Jin, Yin, and Caibao.

His handsome face was expressionless, only a hint of gloom lingered between his brows. He had never expected that
in just a short time since he had returned to Lengye Fortress, these four brothers would have made such a grave mistake!

"Eldest brother, why did you suddenly come back?" Ah Yin greeted him happily as soon as she entered the hall.

"Boss, you must be thinking about that 100,000 taels of gold, right?" Ah Cai grinned, revealing two rows of teeth.
"Boss, don't worry! We brothers have followed you for so long, we would never embezzle that 100,000 taels of gold. We
're waiting for you to come back, to think about how to use that money..."

Before Ah Cai could finish speaking, Leng Qingpo narrowed his eyes, his right hand suddenly lashed out, and the vase next to him
fell to the ground , shattering into pieces.

Everyone was stunned by his reaction. It was the first time they had ever seen their boss so angry, even
to the point of smashing things...

But why was he angry?

"Who planned this robbery of the official silver?" Leng Qingpo's voice was icy cold.

Seeing his appearance, the four brothers couldn't help but shiver. In the end, Jin, Yin, and Bao silently
retreated, leaving Ah Cai standing there abruptly.

Leng Qingpo coldly stared at Ah Cai, slowly approaching him.

Ah Cai turned around, realizing he was abandoned by everyone, and the panic on his face deepened.

"Boss, boss, boss..." He might be slow-witted, but he still knew how to read his boss's expression. This situation
was definitely not one to praise him.

Leng Qingpo's face was filled with murderous intent. He stepped forward and punched Ah Cai in the stomach, causing Ah Cai to groan in pain.

"Who gave you permission to act on your own?!" Leng Qingpo roared, veins bulging on his forehead. "Didn't I say
you had to inform me before robbing government silver? Why
didn't ?!"

"Boss, boss..." Ah Bao's teeth chattered. "We wanted to say that we've followed you for eight years, and you've never objected
to robbing the rich to help the poor , this fat sheep, you... you shouldn't..."

"You've robbed the wrong person this time!" Leng Qingpo's face was gloomy. Even a hard punch to Ah Cai couldn't quell
his anger.

"Boss, this gold also belongs to the palace..." Ah Jin whispered as he opened the door.

Leng Qingpo took a deep breath, unsure how to explain to them.

He was not only the head of Lengye Fort, but also the Emperor's cousin. Eight years ago, thanks to the intervention of his cousin,
the current Emperor, the injustice done to the Prince De's family was redressed.

However, having experienced the pain of losing his family, he could no longer trust the court.

Therefore, he secretly established Lengye Fort, painstakingly managing it for eight years, specifically to shelter
people oppressed by the government and with nowhere to seek justice. His source of income, of course, was robbing government officials and stealing the ill
-gotten , thus profiting at the expense of the people.

But today was different! These four brothers had actually robbed the official silver being escorted by Xiong Ba's Four Directions Escort Agency!

Seven days later, he received the news, but it was too late to undo the damage.

Because the government, having lost 100,000 taels of gold, could not explain to the Emperor, they shifted all the blame to
the escort agency , demanding that Xiong Ba and his men take responsibility. They even framed the agency, accusing them of having an inside job and trying to embezzle the official silver.

An investigation by the Ministry of Justice revealed that the escort agency did indeed possess a sum of official silver! Although the amount wasn't large, it was enough to
prove they were colluding with outsiders.

The verdict was—embezzlement of state property, execution of nine generations of their family.

What collusion with outsiders! There was no such thing, because the perpetrator was his subordinate!

Damn it! He couldn't give the Xiong family an explanation. He had originally planned to propose marriage this year, but now his plans
were completely disrupted, and he would never see that lovely little girl again…

“Boss, if you're unhappy, we can just return the silver to the government!” Ah Cai
suggested , offering this utterly ridiculous idea.

“Wouldn't that indirectly force Xiong Ba and his gang to admit they robbed the government silver?” Leng Qingpo glared at the four of them.

“Boss, then… then how should we remedy this?” Ah Yin asked softly. Leng Qingpo

frowned in thought. Originally, he didn't care that the gold and silver had been robbed, but he hadn't expected them to choose the wrong target
, implicating the Xiong family's escort agency and putting their entire family in danger.

What angered him even more was that he heard Xiong Jiagan was seriously injured, suffering amnesia due to a head injury.
Even after several days of recuperation, she only remembered her family and had forgotten everything from before!

Damn it! Didn't that mean she had forgotten him too?

Leng Qingpo clenched his fist, realizing that staying here to sulk was useless; he still had to find a way to rescue the innocent Xiong
family!

"Pack the 100,000 taels of gold into boxes and mount the horses. We're going to see someone." He made up his mind; even if he had to ask
Yaksha for help, he wouldn't hesitate.

Although it meant he had to lower himself, abandon his pride, and beg that
ruthless woman who ...

She was a beautiful girl.

A round face, paired with willow-leaf eyebrows, large eyes, and cherry-like delicate lips.

At this moment, she sat on a chaise lounge covered with soft fox fur, holding a cup of hot tea in her fair hands, sipping
it herself, and after taking a sip, she let out a soft sound of appreciation.

"I hope you can help me with this." Seeing that the young girl wouldn't even glance at him, Leng
Qingpo, who had already lowered his voice, looked rather unpleasant.

"No." She refused outright, showing him no respect whatsoever.

Hmph, why should she help him? Didn't he remember when they met before, he, relying on being the Emperor's cousin, not only
gave her a hard time but also whispered in the Emperor's ear...

saying she had a bad personality, a bad temper, was ruthless, and held grudges!

Yes, he was right! She, Hua Tilu, was indeed vengeful, so she remembered him,
cursing , that this man should never ask her for anything, otherwise she would definitely make him cry for his parents!

So today... ha! She'd waited for this.

"If you're willing to help, I'll give you all 100,000 taels of gold." Leng Qingpo pointed to the ten large
chests .

"No interest." Hua Tilu snorted lightly, too lazy to even glance at them. "You underestimate me.
A few chests of gold? You think you can sway me?"

She was joking. Hua Tilu had everything, more than enough silver to spend. You think you can get her to do things just by paying her?
Dream on!

"What do you want?" Leng Qingpo asked through gritted teeth, suppressing his anger.

"Heh." She chuckled, setting down her cup, her bright eyes fixed on him. "I've seen you rob
government silver time and time again, never showing any remorse. Why are you suddenly so compassionate today, wanting to save that..."
"The lives of an entire family?"

"My purpose is merely to rob you; I have no intention of harming anyone." Leng Qingpo looked directly at her, finding this young woman
incredibly shrewd ; her clear eyes seemed to see right through his thoughts.

"Oh?" Hua Tilu raised an eyebrow, easily seeing through his concealment of the truth. "It's just a few hundred lives;
why are you so concerned?"

Suddenly, Leng Qingpo's expression changed, becoming sinister and chilling.

"Those are all precious lives!" He gritted his teeth and growled, her words stirring up unpleasant memories.

"So fierce?" Hua Tilu wasn't afraid of him at all, a smile still playing on her lips.

She knew Leng Qingpo's past all too well, but... this guy was outwardly a member of the royal family, but
secretly a bandit leader. If one day he suddenly decided to raise an army to bully her man, wouldn't they be
raising a tiger to threaten them?

No way! Her husband was just too loyal and devoted. If she didn't keep an eye on him, Leng Qingpo's
inner turmoil would eventually escalate into a dangerous powder keg—just the slightest provocation would be enough to detonate it.

Wow, she was so understanding. Despite her resentment towards that man, she still made sure he
had a way out ...

That's it! Keeping Leng Qingpo around would come in handy someday.

"Will you help?" Leng Qingpo raised an eyebrow and asked again.

"I have conditions." Hua Tilu's shrewd mind was full of schemes.

"What conditions?" No matter what conditions she offered, as long as it protected that cute little girl from the Xiong family,
he would agree.

"My teahouse is opening." Hua Tilu waved her hand, signaling her maid to present the newly written recruitment notice.
"Look, I'm short-handed."

"I'll send someone to help you." Leng Qingpo readily agreed, finding the conditions too simple.

Hua Tilu chuckled and took out a contract of servitude from her sleeve. "Sign your name and put your
fingerprint , and I'll help you."

"You..." He frowned. This woman was so wicked, actually wanting him to become her slave!

"Do you think I'd do a losing business?" Hua Tilu giggled, knowing he had no choice but to agree
. "Considering you're the emperor's cousin, I'll give you a discount, two years."

To accept or not to accept? Leng Qingpo was torn. But the thought that if he became a slave, he could save hundreds of
lives, he decided to sign.

Leng Qingpo took the contract, bit his index finger, signed his name on it, and put his fingerprint on it.

Hua Tilu took back his contract, grinning from ear to ear.

"You must remember your promise." He said coldly.

"Of course." She readily agreed. "I will definitely satisfy you."

Leng Qingpo turned his head, not wanting to look at this woman again, and walked away.

"By the way, I didn't plan to let you carry out that 100,000 taels of gold." Hua Tilu said behind him.
"Consider it payment for your errand."

This woman… Leng Qingpo suppressed his murderous urge. If it weren't for the fact that she could help, he would have killed her
with a single blow .

She truly devoured people without spitting out the bones, leaving not even a trace!

Chapter Four

The Prince's Stubborn Darling 2

Your gentleness is like a gentle breeze,

slowly enveloping and surrounding me

, caring for me wholeheartedly every moment…

Two years later

In the dimly lit room, came waves of ambiguous panting.

"Brother Po…" A charming voice, captivating the soul.

The handsome man on her back, his eyes burning as he scrutinized her body. At this moment, she
was only wearing a bodice covering her full breasts.

The man narrowed his eyes and examined her for a while before finally pulling her off the bed. His thin lips lightly kissed her neck, and he embraced her graceful body from
behind .

"My baby…"

"Mmm…" She hummed softly, her delicate skin feeling his fiery body temperature.

"You're so beautiful." The man kissed his way down her neck to her smooth, snowy back. He didn't immediately untie the drawstring of her
bodice ; his thin lips continued to lightly peck at her back, showering her with countless delicate kisses.

He was Leng Qingpo, and in his arms was naturally Xiong Bao.

At this moment, they set aside formalities and returned to their most primal selves, embracing tightly and feeling
each other 's warmth.

His kisses were gentle, moving down her smooth back, his hands supporting her waist, as tender as
plucking the strings of a harp.

She tilted her head back, feeling his hands slowly move downwards, finally reaching her buttocks. Even through her skirt,
she could feel the warmth of his large hands flowing through her body.

It was magical…

Whenever he gently caressed her skin, she always felt a tingling sensation coursing through her body.

"Brother Po…" she murmured softly, her heart pounding.

Doing these intimate things with him always felt fresh and interesting to her, and she eagerly anticipated his next move
… He could ignite her passion with just the touch of his hands.

"What's wrong?" Leng Qingpo asked gently, slowly stroking her buttocks.

"I don't feel well..." she whimpered, her voice soft and coquettish.

He chuckled, his large hand slipping under her skirt, sliding over her thigh, and gently caressing her underpants. Finally,
he lifted her skirt, revealing her slender legs kneeling on the bed.

He raised the skirt to her waist, revealing the underpants covering her pert buttocks, gently kneading them
a couple of times before finally placing his index finger between her legs.

She weakly gripped the bedpost in front of her, noticing his fingers becoming increasingly unruly,
stroking and teasing her back and forth.

"Ugh..." she swayed her hips restlessly.

"You don't feel well, shall I help you?" he said softly, deliberately sliding his index finger again.

Xiong Baobao bit her lip and nodded honestly. "Okay..."

Hearing her answer, Leng Qingpo's lips curled up slightly, his mischievous index finger continuing to slide back and forth, while his other
hand slowly removed her skirt.

The index finger pressed on the underwear first gently squeezed the clam meat hidden underneath, and then rubbed it back and forth.

"Mmm, mmm..." His mere touch was enough to make her feel hot and restless all over.

Seeing her passionate reaction, he worked even harder to please her, increasing the pressure of his fingertips and pressing in circles at
the entrance .

Next, he parted her thighs, no longer just stroking her inner thighs with his index finger, but also rubbing her vulva with the base of his thumb
, teasing her sensitive spots back and forth. After

a while, her stimulated flower cave gradually secreted slippery nectar, and her petals became
sensitive , causing her to involuntarily begin to writhe.

Seeing her obvious reaction, Leng Qingpo half-pressed down on her, his large hand going under her armpits, caressing her full breasts through
her bodice .

Although it was through the bodice, he could still feel the softness of her breasts, and the two erect
nipples gradually pushing up the soft fabric.

"Mmm..." she breathed softly, feeling the heat spreading through her body, and her flower cave began to tremble.

His hands kneaded her softness; to be honest, these were the warmest and most
beloved .

As he quietly propped himself up to kiss her ear, she considerately leaned back, her buttocks pressed tightly against his
lower body.

The small movement sent shivers down his spine. He gently kissed her earlobe, causing her tightly closed
eyelashes to tremble slightly, and her breathing to gradually quicken.

He moved his right hand to her shoulder, untying the rope wrapped around her jade-like neck. Her bodice slipped down, and her full
breasts bounced out, completely exposed before his eyes.

In the soft light, the fair, high peaks, with their pink nipples, resembled two beautiful
gems.

He grasped her breasts again; without the obstruction of clothing, they felt even softer and warmer, making him
unable to resist pressing down on them. His right palm kneaded her breasts forcefully, while his left hand hooked behind her armpit, and he lay prone
on top of her.

"Mmm, mmm..." she moaned softly, her hips swaying violently, her hands gripping his left hand tightly.

Hearing her alluring voice, a surge of heat coursed through his lower abdomen, and he immediately ripped off her underpants—

curly, dark hair covered the slightly raised mounds, guarding the two labia of her vulva,
writhing in the dampness.

He gently parted the tender slits, revealing the entrance to the secret passage, and teased it with his fingers, causing her to sit up uncontrollably
. She began to pant, seemingly unable to bear the torment.

"Brother Po, you've made my body feel so strange..." she grumbled in dissatisfaction.

"Then what do you want me to do?" he chuckled softly.

"Help me!" she pouted her red lips, turning her head to give him a coquettish look.

"Alright, alright, Brother Po will help you..." Leng Qingpo turned her over, laying her on the bed, and then parted
her slender legs.

She was too shy to look him in the eye, turning her face away. Seeing her bashful expression, he chuckled softly and leaned in to lightly kiss
her lips.

"What's there to be shy about? We've only just begun..."

His fingertips moved over her dark, glossy hair, tracing its surface and teasing it.

"Mmm..." More fluid welled up between her legs, and her body trembled involuntarily.

He gazed at her full figure, her skin fair and smooth, her curves perfectly proportioned, her high breasts and
long legs a feast for the eyes.

"Baby, open your legs a little wider..."

She obediently opened her legs slowly, and his hand slid down, stopping at her sensitive vulva, gently rubbing
back and forth , skillfully finding the most stimulating spot.

Unable to resist the intimate teasing of his fingertips, she instinctively twisted her slender waist, moaning softly.

"Mmm... mmm..."

Her whole body trembled slightly, seemingly enjoying his touch.

His palms were already soaked with sweat. Her passion satisfied and excited him, fueling his desire like
oil on fire.

He lowered his head to kiss her nipples, repeatedly rolling his tongue over the delicate red buds, occasionally taking a light bite.

"Mmm..." Her breathing grew louder and louder, even her breath felt hot all over her body, her snowy buttocks constantly
twisting rising, warm nectar overflowing from between her thighs.

"Does it feel good here?" He touched the clitoris at the tip of her vulva, rubbing it lightly and heavily,
asking in a mischievous tone.

She couldn't help but twist her body wildly, her already wet clitoris becoming even more erect under his caresses.

"So...so good..." she murmured, her hands supporting her on the bed, her body tense with excitement.

"Do you want me to go inside?" He looked at her alluring appearance, his lower abdomen tightening, his desire growing because of her.

"Yes..." she nodded, no longer caring about restraint, wanting only to have everything from him to fill
the emptiness .

He withdrew his hand from her vulva, first spreading her legs apart, then removing his own clothes, revealing his already erect and long
member before her.

He embraced her slender waist, thrusting forward, his erect penis pressing
against . He could feel her holding her breath, her snowy buttocks trembling like ripples.

"You know what to do next…" he deliberately breathed into her ear, not immediately entering her
.

Her face flushed red with embarrassment, but she still lifted her buttocks, taking in half of his burning hot metal.

"Ah…" A satisfied moan escaped her lips, feeling the hot, hard metal deeply penetrate her
tight passage.

Then, with just a slight movement, the metal buried inside her felt like honey melting in fire
.

He lifted her legs to wrap around his waist and began to thrust forcefully.

"You're so beautiful… you'll always belong to me…" he declared domineeringly as he thrust.

The two writhed and twisted, striving to give each other pleasure while feeling lightheaded,
like floating clouds, a melting sensation enveloping their bodies.

Honeyed nectar gushed from the depths of her flower, and his thrusting member, coated in it,
created an obscene spectacle.

"Ah, ah..." her cries grew louder and more helpless.

He reached out and lifted her limp body, placing her on his lap, allowing his hot member to penetrate even deeper.
Inside her.

"Brother Po..." she shook her head, barely able to bear the tingling sensation spreading through her body.

He panted, riding her relentlessly, suddenly thrusting hard, his iron member penetrating to the very root, reaching
the soft flesh at the base of her flower.

She screamed, clinging tightly to him, "Brother Po, I can't take it anymore..."

"My baby, wait for me—" he growled, quickening his movements.

"Ah, ah..." she moaned, her head thrown back, her body rising and falling with his thrusts, the intense pleasure
overwhelming her consciousness.

Only after he thrust forcefully a few more times, releasing his hot fluids into her flower pot, did this passionate feast come
to an end .

Hmm...

a pair of beautiful eyes opened, and a handsome face immediately came into view.

The little bear blinked, gently breaking free from the man's embrace, her small hand brushing against his face.

Two years ago, a failed escort mission nearly cost the Xiong family over a hundred lives, and she
was injured in the process. When she woke up, she remembered nothing.

After a long period of recuperation, she only remembered her parents, her eldest brother, and those closest to her; everything else
was forgotten.

The doctor said it was because she had injured her head, causing most of her memories to vanish.

She felt somewhat distressed because every detail of her life had disappeared; she seemed to have appeared out of nowhere
, a feeling that... was somewhat helpless.

Later, when the owner of the Dragon and Phoenix Teahouse appeared at the execution ground and somehow saved her entire family
, her parents decided to close their escort business and become servants at the Dragon
and Phoenix Teahouse to help Hua Gu Niang manage everything.

Coincidentally, Leng Qingpo appeared before her at that time.

She still remembered what he said to her then—

"You and I have pledged our lives to each other; we are lovers deeply in love."

His first words upon their first meeting deeply moved her.

She was somewhat suspicious, but she did indeed have a jade pendant on her side, carefully stored in a treasure box.

Leng Qingpo explained to her that because he was penniless, he had never dared to propose marriage, and she had
repeatedly refused marriage proposals from her parents while waiting for him.

Hmm, it seemed to be true.

Two years ago, she was already twenty years old and still unmarried, which did seem quite strange to her. So she
secretly asked her parents if anyone had come to propose marriage, but she had refused them all.

That's right! Her parents' answer coincided with his.

However, her parents didn't know of Leng Qingpo's existence, because she and Leng Qingpo were secretly engaged, she didn't mind
his humble background, and even promised to wait for him...

Oh dear, listening to what he said, she was truly moved!

Moreover, when she accidentally fell from her horse, she had a wound on her forehead, and although the doctor treated it carefully, it still
left a long scar, right above her eyebrow, curved like a crescent moon. But Leng Qingpo didn't seem to mind her disfigurement. Instead, he tenderly stroked her forehead, asking

gently, "Does it hurt?" 　　This was how they first met, a memory deeply etched in her mind for the past two years. 　　Although she had once doubted Leng Qingpo's words, his gentleness and affection dispelled all her doubts . 　　Even if she had forgotten his love, he had made her fall in love with him again… 　　Thinking of this, Xiong Baobao blushed, a rare occurrence for her. 　　"Hmm…" The man beside her hummed softly, pulling her into his arms possessively. "Awake?" 　　Xiong Baobao nestled against his chest, nodding gently. "Yes." " 　　Sleep a little longer," Leng Qingpo murmured, stroking her hair. 　　"You have to go," she pouted, reminding him, "It's almost dawn. If my brother finds out, you 'll be chopped into mincemeat." "It's alright," Leng Qingpo kissed her forehead lightly. "We've been intimate for almost two years now. The deed is done; you'll have to marry me sooner or later." 　　"You're so cheeky 　　," Xiong Baobao wrinkled her nose. "You didn't even propose marriage, your parents will be angry." 　　"Once I end my master-servant relationship with Hua Tilu, I'll take you away from the teahouse immediately!" Leng Qingpo couldn't help but complain, thinking about how he had wasted the past two years at Hua Tilu's teahouse. 　　She shook her head, "We owe Miss Hua a life-saving favor..." 　　Owe my ass! Leng Qingpo cursed inwardly. If he hadn't forced himself to work at the teahouse, would so kind? 　　However, he couldn't tell Bao Bao the truth. 　　If he did, it would be tantamount to admitting that he had told one lie after another to get close to her over the past two years. He didn't want to hurt Bao Bao, and he didn't want her to think that he was the culprit who almost killed their whole family. 　　"Let's not talk about this." He changed the subject. "You must be exhausted, close your eyes and get some sleep." 　　"Okay." She nodded obediently, and once again reminded him, "You can't stay in my room overnight..." 　　"So heartless, you're in such a hurry to kick me out after you've used me?" Leng Qingpo hugged her affectionately. 　　"I'm scared!" she pouted. "Even though Big Brother won't dare do anything to me, he'll definitely kill you!" 　　"I'm not scared anymore." Seeing her pout even more, he could only soothe her, "Okay, okay, I'll leave as soon as you fall asleep, okay?" 　　Xiong Baobao nodded, knowing he wouldn't lie to her, and closed her eyes with peace of mind. 　　Leng Qingpo patiently coaxed her until her breathing stabilized, then quietly got out of bed, picked up her clothes scattered on the floor, and dressed. 　　He couldn't bear to look at her one more time, planted a light kiss on her forehead, and then left her room. 　　It was truly pathetic; every night he would sneak into her room like a thief to be intimate, and then have to leave quickly just . 　　For two years, this repression and torment had made him very uncomfortable. 　　He thought that his contract with Hua Tilu was about to end, and then he would definitely take Baobao away from here to live a happy life together ... 　　Soon, they would be happier and sweeter than they were now. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Chapter Five: 　　Dawn breaks. 　　A day at Longfeng Tea House begins as usual with opening the doors to do business.

However, there's always something new happening every day. For example, the recent performance of the cold-blooded man and the dancer
is still a hot topic.

Every morning, Leng Qingpo and Xiong Baobao act like ordinary friends, and no one suspects any
romantic involvement between them.

But Hua Tilu isn't stupid; she's seen their two-year-long relationship for a long time, but hasn't said anything because
it's a good thing for her.

Two years ago, after she saved over a hundred lives from the Xiong family, Master Xiong, to repay her kindness, insisted that Xiong Ba close down
the escort agency and sent Xiong Ba and Xiong Baobao to work at her Dragon and Phoenix Teahouse.

Xiong Ba started as an apprentice, and Xiong Baobao as a waiter; the siblings worked odd jobs at the teahouse, while the Xiong
couple worked tirelessly to manage it.

She had killed two birds with one stone, gaining both Leng Qingpo and the Xiong family's help.

But no one knew the inside story, since Leng Qingpo couldn't possibly reveal the whole story—he'd kept it from
Xiong Baobao for two years; if he told her everything now, wouldn't he be contradicting himself?

What's more, he was the very same Leng Ye Fortress chief who almost caused her entire family's execution! Therefore, he would never
reveal this secret.

Hua Tilu knew Leng Qingpo's personality too well, and his calculating nature;
unless he would never voluntarily tell Xiong Baobao the truth.

It was precisely because of this that she was able to manipulate Leng Qingpo for nearly two years.

During this time, Leng Qingpo let her do whatever she wanted. She gave him half the power of Leng Ye Fortress; she sold herself
into slavery; she made him work like a slave in the teahouse.

So, Leng Qingpo felt it was enough!

In seven more days, his contract with Hua Tilu would terminate, and then he could take Xiong Baobao away
from this place of trouble—wherever Hua Tilu wasn't present was paradise.

For this matter, he specifically arranged to negotiate with Hua Tilu alone.

"I want to marry Baobao," Leng Qingpo said bluntly.

Hua Tilu sat on the chaise lounge, slowly sipped her tea, and lazily glanced at him.

"And then?"

She didn't object to Leng Qingpo marrying Xiong Baobao, because Xiong Baobao was still bound by a lifelong contract of servitude, meaning
Leng Qingpo would still have to continue working odd jobs at the teahouse.

Although he was a prince, in reality, he had long since stopped caring about court affairs, instead secretly developing
his power . This was also the reason she tried so hard to control him and insisted on stripping Leng Yebao of half its power—this man
posed too great a threat to the court!

"I will take Baobao away." This was his long-held wish; he had waited long enough for this day.

"Dream on." Hua Tilu glanced at him indifferently. "Baobao belongs to my Longfeng Teahouse. What right do you have
to take her away?"

"Because she is my wife." Leng Qingpo was stubborn and had no intention of backing down. Facing Hua Tilu,
if he took a step back, she would devour him completely.

"What a joke." She sneered. "You two are currently without any official status. How do you know she will marry you?"

"I will formally propose to her family." Leng Qingpo said, clenching his fist, his tone extremely resolute.

Hua Tilu seemed stunned by his reaction, not expecting his stance to be so firm.

After a moment, she put down her cup and smiled sweetly. "Do you think that by coming to propose marriage, you can keep Bao Bao
from ever discovering your lies?"

Leng Qingpo met her gaze, his dark eyes flashing with anger.

"You know Bao Bao's personality is fiery," Hua Tilu placed her hands on her knees, her beautiful eyes gazing
at him. "But you deceived her, saying you were her lover, and concealing your true identity from her. You're not
some ; you're a bandit leader, and the Emperor's cousin!"

"I..." Leng Qingpo took a deep breath. "I'll find a time to explain things to her."

"Tsk tsk tsk." Hua Tilu shook her head and replied, "Don't I know you? If you intended to be honest with Bao Bao,
you wouldn't have delayed for two years, keeping your mouth shut like a clam, not revealing a single word to her."

Leng Qingpo was speechless.

Because he genuinely wanted to hide the truth from Xiong Baobao, unwilling to confess the hurt and deception he had caused her, he only wanted to cherish and pamper her
in the future , making up for what he had done wrong. "You!" Hua Tilu chuckled. "Why insist on taking Baobao away? Wouldn't it be better if

you both stayed in my teahouse ?" 　　Leng Qingpo raised his eyes, pondering the meaning behind her words. "You want me to continue working under your tyranny?" 　　Hua Tilu shrugged. "The decision is yours." She wouldn't force anyone. 　　"I'll leave once the contract expires." He made up his mind, uttering harsh words. 　　"Then I wish you a safe journey!" Losing one person was nothing to her. 　　"I'll take Baobao with me too." He threw down those words again, infuriating her. 　　Hua Tilu couldn't help but slam her hand on the table and stand up. "What right do you have to take my person away?!" 　　"Because I'm her husband!" Leng Qingpo stared at her fearlessly. 　　"So now you're trying to steal her from me?" Hua Tilu narrowed her eyes, her anger rising. In this life, she hated nothing more than someone taking things from her! 　　"Baby isn't yours!" Leng Qingpo corrected her. "She's my wife." 　　Hua Tilu sneered, her beautiful eyes flashing with a cold light. "Wife? You're just having an affair right now, not officially married yet, don't try to sound so righteous!" 　　This woman... her words were so unpleasant! 　　"I will marry her." He vowed. 　　"If you insist on taking her away, I'll make sure you never see her again!" Hua Tilu raised an eyebrow, also throwing down a harsh threat. 　　"Then let's see!" Leng Qingpo felt it was useless to reason with this woman and stormed off. 　　Hua Tilu watched Leng Qingpo's departing figure, then angrily sat back down on the chaise lounge. 　　After thinking for a long time, she had an idea. 　　Since Leng Qingpo had already decided to turn against her, she would play it big this time. 　　Let's see who can outplay her! 　　After collecting the bill, Xiong Baobao returned to the teahouse. 　　She saw Leng Qingpo in the backyard and found him with a stern face, his expression as cold as an iceberg. 　　She blinked, looked around to make sure no one else was there, then tiptoed up to him and waved her little hand in front of his face.

"Brother Po." She smiled sweetly, her brows furrowed with concern for him.

"You're back?" The moment Leng Qingpo saw her, his icy expression vanished, replaced by
a gentle smile.

"Look at you, why do you look so unhappy?" She reached out and gently stroked his brow.

Leng Qingpo pulled her into his arms, his arms tightly encircling her slender waist. Xiong Baobao felt his
entire body trembling slightly, her heart pounding erratically.

"Brother Po..." She blinked her large eyes, not understanding what had happened, but she could sense his anger.
"Who made you angry?"

In the past two years, she had almost never seen him angry. Even when he occasionally got angry, his attitude remained
calm and composed , unlike now.

"Baby, don't leave me." He was actually afraid that Baobao would leave him!

Only now did he realize how deeply he loved her. Originally, he thought he was only doing this to repay her for
saving his life and to make up for what he owed her, but he never expected that these two years of spending every day together would make him fall deeply into her
world.

For the past ten years, she remained unchanged, just as she had been when they first met. Her eyes always held innocence,
and her personality remained innocent and lively, occasionally mischievous and playful. Time had not washed away her natural simplicity.

He loved her, loved her vitality, loved her honesty, loved her purity.

"Brother Po, don't worry, I'm back safe and sound, aren't I?" Xiong Baobao thought Leng Qingpo was worried about
her safety while she was away, and her heart felt sweet and warm. It was just collecting debts in the city, yet it made him worry so much
...

Leng Qingpo lifted her chin and kissed her lips without saying a word.

His warm, thin lips pressed against her soft, red lips, and his nimble tongue darted into her mouth, eager to taste the sweetness
within .

"Mmm..." Xiong Baobao couldn't resist his sudden passion and could only let him draw nectar from her mouth
.

His tongue entwined with hers, endlessly swirling and turning. Tasting her sweet saliva, he relentlessly
probed deeper, wanting more and more…

The little bear, almost breathless from his kisses, struggled to break free of his lips, gasping for
fresh air.

“Brother Po, what’s wrong with you?” she asked, pouting her slightly swollen lips. He was really acting strange today
!

“Baby, marry me.” Leng Qingpo gazed at her with fervent eyes.

She blinked, her heart skipping a beat.

How could she answer such a sudden, life-altering question?

Although she liked him, loved him, there was a lingering unease in her heart, a feeling
she had never shared with him. He never told her where he came from, who his family was. She knew almost nothing

about him . 　　All she knew was that he had suddenly appeared two years ago, claiming to be her lover and saying they had been in love for a very long time… 　　As for the rest, she knew nothing. So, faced with his question now, she hesitated. 　　“Brother Po, why would you suddenly say something like this?” She blinked, her face full of confusion. 　　“If I were to take you away, you would come with me, right?” Leng Qingpo frowned, gripping her shoulders tightly. 　　His out-of-control appearance made Xiong Baobao uneasy. “Brother Po, what are you saying? Father, Mother, and my older brother are all in Fengtian City, I…” 　　Although she had once wanted to be a carefree, wandering swordswoman, as she grew older , coupled with the shock of almost losing her family two years ago, she had long since abandoned that idea. 　　The desire to roam freely had been replaced by the thought of cherishing time with her family. She didn’t want to leave, even though a corner of her heart still stirred with longing, but she was more afraid of losing her family… 　　“I will stay with you forever.” Leng Qingpo held her hand tightly. "Come with me!" 　　Xiong Baobao broke free from him, her eyes filled with confusion. "Brother Po, what's wrong with you?" 　　Seeing her slightly frightened expression, Leng Qingpo quickly calmed his chaotic thoughts and softened his voice to coax her: "Baby, Brother Po is afraid of losing you." 　　Seeing him regain his usual gentleness, she sighed softly. "Brother Po, you're overthinking it. I would never leave you!" 　　"Even if I have a huge secret I'm hiding from you?" He didn't want to lie to her, yet he had to conceal things from her. 　　"What are you hiding from me?" Xiong Baobao frowned, disliking the feeling of being kept in the dark. "Speaking of hiding things , you never say where your hometown is, nor have you ever mentioned your parents..." 　　Hearing such questions, Leng Qingpo was speechless. If he answered honestly, everything would be exposed. 　　"I... am an orphan." This was the only thing he could tell her for now. 　　If he told the truth, would she get angry and leave him? He was truly afraid, afraid of losing the woman he loved most . 　　Bear Baby paused slightly upon hearing this, then stepped forward and hugged him tenderly. 　　"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up your painful memories..." She bit her lip, blaming herself for digging up his sore spot. 　　Her kindness deepened Leng Qingpo's guilt. He held her in his arms, not wanting her to leave his life . At first, he felt he had nothing left, and almost lost the ability to love, but after entering her world, he discovered that things weren't so negative and sinful. 　　Bear Baby patted his back. "Brother Po, let's go to my room for a cup of tea!" She liked to snuggle close , letting his large hand hold her small one. 　　His temper, angered by Hua Tilu, gradually subsided under her soothing words. Leng Qingpo told himself he couldn't rush things; even if all his lies were exposed, he still wouldn't give up on Bear Baby. 　　In this life, he was determined to have her! 　　It wasn't about repaying a debt of gratitude, nor about guilt, but simply about his love for her. 　　Love is truly great. 　　Yes, Hua Tilu couldn't deny it, but if anyone dared to mess with her, no matter if the other party was the King of Heaven , she was still willing to be the one to break up a couple! 　　Maybe there would be retribution for doing so, but she didn't care, because she had always been used to doing things her own way.

Early in the morning, Hua Tilu deliberately sent Leng Qingpo away from the teahouse, then ordered a carriage to be prepared.

After quickly getting Xiong Baobao into the carriage, she instructed the driver to head straight for the imperial palace in Fengtian City.

Xiong Baobao frowned slightly as she watched the scenery rushing past outside the carriage window.

"Miss Hua, where are we going?" It was strange; Miss Hua rarely invited her on outings,
so why was she suddenly asking her to go on a picnic today?

Hua Tilu smiled warmly at her. "Baby, I know you've always wanted to see the imperial palace
. Today, since we have this rare opportunity, I'm taking you there to broaden your horizons."

Xiong Baobao's face was full of surprise.

"The...the imperial palace?!" She found it unbelievable. "But...that's not a place for ordinary people to go in...
"

"I can go wherever I want, and no one can stop me." Hua Tilu chuckled. "So, I've decided to take you to
the imperial palace for a few days."

Xiong Baobao, unsuspecting, beamed with joy. "Wow, I've never been to the palace before... Will
we get to see the Emperor, who's above everyone else?"

Hua Tilu tilted her head and thought for a moment. "He probably will."

Every time she returned to the palace, the Emperor would drop everything and come to her uninvited.

Xiong Baobao's expression became even more excited upon hearing this, but her joy was short-lived, and she frowned again.

"But... does Brother Po know we're going to the palace?"

Hua Tilu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing Leng Qingpo's name. "Why do you need to report to him? Could it be that
you and Leng Qingpo..."

Xiong Baobao's face flushed red, and she quickly shook her head. Before he had proposed to his parents, he absolutely couldn't admit
their relationship, because if his older brother found out, Brother Po would definitely be chopped into mincemeat!

"No, no!" She denied it outright, but her guilty expression betrayed her. "I'm just afraid Brother Po
will worry if he doesn't see us."

Hua Tilu chuckled, not revealing Xiong Baobao's thoughts.

Her intention was to make Leng Qingpo worry. Since he'd made it clear he wanted to take Xiong Baobao from her, how could she
just sit idly by and let Leng Qingpo take away her teahouse's people?!

So, she decided to bring Xiong Baobao into the palace and force him to sign another lifelong indenture!

"Baby, be good and have fun these next few days. Forget about your Po-gege for now!" Hua Tilu said with a smile,
but her eyes held a deep cunning. Daring to play tricks on her was courting death!

Xiong Baobao wasn't shrewd; hearing her words, she simply considered this trip a fun-filled adventure. After all, Miss Hua was
a great benefactor to her family; she shouldn't harm her.

And so, she was lured into the palace by Hua Tilu, completely unaware of the storm that was about to be unleashed.

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