[Urban] Illegitimate Daughter Yilian (Complete) - 28-30

25.

Yu Xiao lay stiffly on the bed, her face flushed, her lips cracked in several places, still opening and closing. When Xiao Lie caught her, he felt her skin burning hot, like red-hot coals. He was terrified, his voice changing as he frantically cried for a military doctor. Zhu Xiu, regaining her senses, rushed out. Yu

Xiao didn't open her eyes; her lips moved, but her voice was barely audible. Fortunately, Xiao Lie was a martial artist with exceptionally sharp hearing. He vaguely discerned the word "water" after a few tries, realizing she was thirsty. When he tried to pour water from the bottle, it was already completely still. Annoyed, he was about to smash the bottle, but then, fearing he would frighten Yu Xiao, he refrained.

Suddenly, the curtain was lifted, and Zhu Xiu, accompanied by several maids, entered carrying a water bottle, a towel, a rinsing bowl, ginger soup, and other items. Seeing Xiao Lie's unfriendly expression, she hurriedly said, "Your Highness, someone has already gone to summon the army doctor, he should be here soon. I guessed that things here might not be complete, so I took some things first."

Xiao Lie ordered two bowls of hot water to be poured, cooled them down, and then drank them down with ginger soup, before saying, "This room is so unbearable, how can anyone live here? We can move to my room later. You should first tidy up the bed and prepare a few thick, soft brocade quilts." Although the weather was warm at that time, there was still a slight chill. Yu Xiao had been sweating for several days, and the quilts were wet and dry, wet and damp to the touch. Yan'er had long since given up on these things and paid no attention to them.

They immediately wrapped Yu Xiao in a brocade quilt and went to Xiao Lie's room. Zhu Xiu had already made preparations and ordered more than a dozen maids to wait for instructions on the corridor. Five military doctors had also arrived. After examining Yu Xiao, they all said, "It's very dangerous. If it had been another day, she would certainly be dead. Now we can only do our best to treat her. Bringing down her fever is the priority. Whether she can be saved depends on fate."

Everyone immediately busied themselves. Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu personally wiped Yu Xiao's body with hot water. After a while, the medicine was prepared and she took it. Only then did she open her eyes and look at Xiao Lie, but she could only call out "Yan'er," clearly indicating that she was confused. Although Zhu Xiu had experienced many great events, seeing Yu Xiao like this, she couldn't help but cry in panic. However, although Xiao Lie was heartbroken, he remained calm, which prevented everyone from panicking.

After a busy day and taking three or four doses of medicine, he finally broke a sweat by nightfall. The five military doctors, all experienced imperial physicians, had previously thought he was beyond help after seeing his condition. But seeing him sweat, they were overjoyed and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "As long as he sweats, there is hope." They then instructed Zhuxiu to have the kitchen prepare food, saying, "The young master is already weak from his illness; how can he endure not eating or drinking for several days? If he eats later, it will be more beneficial to his treatment." They said many more kind words, and Zhuxiu finally felt a little relieved.

A moment later, a maid named Qingfang brought over a large food box containing a bowl of thin porridge mixed with some minced meat, a bowl of tofu floss, and a bowl of steamed egg custard. She said, "Our young lady said that these dishes are just right for a patient who hasn't eaten for several days. She told Your Highness and the young lady to eat them without worry. In addition, I have stewed some fine bird's nest, which I will bring over in two or three hours."

Zhuxiu nodded and said, "Go ahead and tell your young lady that this is very good." She then turned to Xiao Lie and said, "He Qinglian is not only a good cook, but also an expert in various nourishing medicinal dishes. You don't need to worry about the young master's diet." Xiao Lie also nodded, helped Yuxiao up, and Zhuxiu fed him a few mouthfuls of porridge. Although he was still not fully conscious, he was glad that he could swallow. In a short while, he finished the bowl of porridge and egg custard, and drank two bowls of water. As she lay down, the sweating intensified, and the flush on her face subsided considerably, giving the army doctors even more confidence.

Having not slept a wink all night, Yu Xiao became more lucid by dawn. She gradually realized she was hungry and could recognize Xiao Lie, but due to her recent illness, she was still delirious and didn't know she was angry. She only began to complain about the bitterness of the medicine, requiring considerable effort to feed her each time. Otherwise, she was as obedient as a little bird. Seeing this, Xiao Lie felt both heartbroken and incredibly adorable, and thus his doting affection for her was even greater than before.

Only now did Zhuxiu have time to inquire about the whole affair. After learning of Yan'er's various deceitful acts, she ordered her to be given forty strokes of the cane and then taken away, to be dealt with by Xiao Lie once Yuxiao had fully recovered. She then gathered all the maids together and said, "One should not harbor evil intentions. Look at that Yan'er. She only thought that Yuxiao had fallen out of favor, so she didn't care about her at all, thinking that even if she died, the prince wouldn't blame her. Now look at what has happened to her! You should all take this as a warning and not look down on others. You must strictly adhere to your duties. For example, if the master you serve has fallen out of favor, you should still serve him wholeheartedly. If you are inclined to shirk your duties, someone will transfer you away. Never be self-righteous and invite disaster." The maids all echoed her words.

By noon, the heat returned, and Xiao Lie was also flustered. One of the most senior military doctors, named Wang Tianqi, said, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. This fever is prone to recurrence. Right now, the most important thing is to give him medicine and nourish him." Xiao Lie calmed down and instructed, "You must do your best to treat him. If the young master recovers, I will reward you handsomely." He didn't use the word "reward," only "thank you," which showed his utmost respect. The five military doctors all said they dared not refuse, and immediately they all did their best.

Then, a young maid named Qingfang, on He Qinglian's orders, brought food again. When she opened the food box, she saw an extra steamed crucian carp, a bowl of braised pork, and a large bowl of black chicken soup. Zhu Xiu laughed first, "But you've seen meat before. Before, it was always eggs and tofu, tofu and eggs, it all looked so greasy."

Qing Fang couldn't help but laugh too, "Our young lady said that the young master's stomach was empty before, and he was afraid that eating meat would make him nauseous and vomit. Now that he has eaten, it's time to nourish him. They even simmered a bowl of snake soup over a low flame, saying they'd save it for this afternoon."

Zhu Xiu laughed, "If you don't nourish him, fine, but once you start, it never ends." Saying this, she took it inside, and Qing Fang went back without saying anything more.

After setting the food on the kang table, Xiao Lie helped Yu Xiao up, noticing that his face was covered in fine beads of sweat, and asked, "Has the fever gone down a bit?"

Xiao Lie nodded, "It feels much better to the touch, but he still looks drowsy. I don't know if the fever will come back, it's quite worrying." Zhu Xiu then comforted him.

Fortunately, Yu Xiao was still able to eat and ate quite a bit of fish and meat. Zhu Xiu breathed a sigh of

relief and said, "It seems like it's nothing serious." Over the next few days, the fever gradually subsided and did not return. Thinking of what had happened before, she was still annoyed with Xiao Lie. When they met, she remained silent with a cold expression, and her words were always laced with barbs. Xiao Lie felt guilty but did not argue, only smiling and trying his best to please her. Hong Ning, the ruler of

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Mountain Kingdom, had sent messengers several times to invite Xiao Lie to come to the capital, but Xiao Lie had politely declined each time because of Yu Xiao's illness. Now that he saw that Yu Xiao's complexion had returned to normal and that she was much better, he sent someone to inform Hong Ning that she would arrive in the capital in two days.

Yu Xiao remained indifferent to Xiao Lie, but Xiao Lie did not argue. Moreover, he was busy with state affairs and had not seen Yu Xiao much these past few days, partly because he was afraid that Yu Xiao would be angry if she saw him, and partly because he was about to enter the capital and needed to make some political preparations. Therefore, he only ordered Zhuxiu to find a few capable and attentive maids to serve him diligently. As a result, Yuxiao felt a slight emptiness in his heart, though not deep, and he didn't pay much attention to it, attributing it to the loneliness of the journey.

One day, because the weather was sunny, Yuxiao went out for a stroll, surrounded by several maids. Actually, he didn't want so many people to come, as it would make him seem arrogant, but after the incident with Yan'er, no one dared to neglect him. Ignoring Yuxiao's unfriendly expression, a dozen maids surrounded him, afraid that even the slightest incident would incur Xiao Lie's wrath.

There wasn't really anything to do; the inn was surrounded by just a few small hills. While he was bored, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure. Looking closer, he realized it was none other than the dancer favored by Xiao Lie.

Seeing her happily weaving a flower wreath, Yuxiao felt a pang of sadness, thinking to himself, "No wonder people say women are fickle; it's true. Seeing how steadfast her love was then, her separation from that young man was like a matter of life and death."She had only been favored by Xiao Lie for a dozen nights, and now she had already returned to her usual self. Knowing that Xiao Lie had been taking care of him these past few nights and wouldn't have had time to pay attention to this woman, he couldn't help but wonder how she could have fallen for him in such a short time. It seemed that the common saying that Prince Guangping was a romantic and amorous man was absolutely true. He felt a tightness in his chest, and he didn't know why he was so unhappy. She was just a fickle woman.

Suddenly, a loud male voice called out, "Lanlan!" Just as she was about to look, she saw a man handing a bunch of wildflowers to the dancer. She was startled, but upon closer inspection, she recognized him as the young man from that night. She was quite surprised.

The young man had sharp eyes and saw Yuxiao. He quickly pulled Fulan to him and bowed deeply, saying, "My benefactor, are you feeling better? I heard a few days ago that you caught a cold and wanted to visit you, but your condition was quite serious, and all the sisters were busy and tired, so I didn't dare to disturb you. I never expected to meet you here. Please accept our bow, my benefactor." He then knelt down and kowtowed.

These words stunned Yuxiao. Just as he was about to ask, a maidservant came to find him and said, "There are many things going on here. Don't rush to ask them. It's windy on the hill. Let's go back inside first, and I'll tell you." As she spoke, she pulled him away, with the maidservants following behind.

Upon entering the room, Yu Xiao quickly pulled Zhu Xiu aside and asked her questions. Zhu Xiu chuckled and said, "When did you become so impatient? Is it because the Prince is involved that you're worried and anxious?"

Yu Xiao pursed her lips and said, "Who said it's because of him? When have you ever seen me worry about him? It's all because he keeps pushing me."

Zhu Xiu then sat down on a chair with a backrest on the floor and said, "Honestly, what you're saying is unfair. Before, when you were like that, the Prince was worried about you..." How much heartache? How much torment? You haven't slept a wink for days and nights, and you haven't seen any of that? Although it's because he didn't visit you, it's not his fault. It's just that you, maid, are blind. Now you're saying this, does that mean the prince deserves to be affectionate towards you? Isn't that a bit heartless?

Yu Xiao lowered her head, biting her lip, and remained silent. Zhu Xiu inwardly praised: Don't let her stubborn and unapproachable temper and disdain fool you; she's actually quite rare to find someone willing to listen to advice. Therefore, she gently told him, "Don't think I'm being mean to you. Actually, sometimes you're judging the prince by your own petty standards. Take the dancer's matter, for example. The prince never intended to take her as a concubine from the beginning. It was only because of the customs of the mountain people that if a gift is refused, it's worse than losing one's life. Later, after hearing what you said, the prince was even more determined to bring the couple together. He was just afraid of embarrassing General Lu, so he didn't say it outright, waiting to tell you when he returned. Who knew you would be so impatient and embarrass him in public? Don't you think that even if he's not angry with you, he still has the face of a prince. How can you blame him for saying that to you? After returning, he was so angry, but he still endured it and facilitated the dancer's marriage. The next day, he even went to you to try to appease you, but you made him even angrier." "Now that the results are out, think about it carefully. Whose fault is it? Besides, you're sick, and no one here knows. Even that audacious Yan'er didn't report it. Nobody intentionally made you suffer like this. Why are you still so shameless? Do you know how much effort the Prince has put into his mission these past few days? And who is he doing this for? Isn't it for the people of Great Yan and both countries?"

These words were reasonable and persuasive, and Yu Xiao had no answer. He was already upset about Fu Lan's matter, but now that the knot had been untied, he didn't care about anything else. Upon reflection, he felt embarrassed. He urged Zhu Xiu to go to the front to serve him, and he lay on the bed, his thoughts surging. He hated Xiao Lie for a moment, and then felt grateful for him. For a moment, he felt as if his soul was being torn apart, and he didn't know whether it was love or hate.

That evening, Xiao Lie returned to his room and found Yu Xiao unusually calm. Though her face was expressionless, a hint of affection flickered in her eyes and brows, captivating him. When he saw Yu Xiao personally bring him a cup of tea, he was flattered and quickly accepted it with both hands, saying, "You're not fully recovered yet. You could have had the maids do these things. Why bother?"

Yu Xiao bit her lip and after a long pause, said, "I misunderstood Your Highness some time ago and offended you greatly. I apologize to Your Highness here and also thank you on behalf of Fu Lan for Your Highness's kindness." She then bowed deeply. Startled, Xiao Lie quickly helped her up, saying, "Why bring up the past? I was indeed a bit hasty and almost caused your death. Even now, I still feel deeply fearful and uneasy. From now on, we will continue as before, except you will treat me well." Yu Xiao nodded in agreement.

Xiao Lie never expected that someone as fiery-tempered as Yu Xiao, who also harbored deep resentment towards him, would be so frank and honest in admitting his mistakes.

From then on, he respected Yu Xiao even more. The next day, Xiao Lie led his people on their way. In less than two days, they arrived outside the capital. Colorful flags were waving, and drums were beating loudly. Upon entering the city, the people lined the streets to welcome them. The ceremony was very grand. Seeing Yu Xiao lift the veil to look at him, his face rosy, Xiao Lie was very satisfied. He thought to himself, "From now on, there will be no more unforeseen events. I'll just wait until we return to Great Yan to reward him properly, which will be a small compensation."

Upon arriving at the Shanchen Palace, King Hong Ning personally greeted them, taking Xiao Lie's hand as they entered the palace. The atmosphere was truly warm and intimate, and both inside and outside the palace, there was a joyous atmosphere. However, no one could have imagined that a great storm was about to break.

27.
Yu Xiao returned to his palace in a sullen mood. The maid Qiu Li hurriedly greeted him. Seeing that he didn't speak, but simply lay down on the bed with a pout, seemingly quite unhappy, Yu Xiao was puzzled. He had happily accompanied the prince to the palace banquet, and now, before the banquet was even over, why was he back?

People said the women of Shanchen were open and forthright; now it seemed they were practically wanton. Lying on the bed, Yu Xiao thought bitterly, recalling the bold look the alluring foreign princess had given Xiao Lie during the post-banquet dance. The more he thought

about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. The maid Qiu Li didn't dare approach to ask what was wrong. Just then, she heard the door open, and Zhu Xiu entered with a beaming smile. She gestured for Qiu Li to leave, and Qiu Li left as if granted a pardon.

"What's wrong? Weren't you perfectly fine a moment ago? Why did you suddenly come back angry?" Zhu Xiu sat down on the chair on the ground. "His Highness was worried, so he sent me back to check on things, lest we repeat what happened last time."

Yu Xiao sat up abruptly and sneered, "Fine, fine, I don't care for that empty title. His Highness's soul is practically flying with that Princess Xiangluo; how could he possibly remember me?"

Zhu Xiu covered her face and laughed, thinking to herself:"Heavens above, you haven't let the prince's devoted heart down." On the surface, however, she said seriously, "What do you think of Princess Xiangluo?"

Yu Xiao coldly replied, "In my opinion, she's not very good. Any woman should act with restraint, especially towards men. Even if she has feelings for someone, she shouldn't be so wanton, especially since she's a princess, representing the face of the nation. Look at her when she danced; she flirted with the prince so much, showing no self-respect whatsoever. What good is such a woman besides her beautiful face?"

Zhu Xiu also laughed, "You're absolutely right. That's what I think too. Even you and I know this principle. Can't the prince see it?" There's a reason for this, which is why the Prince remains unperturbed.

Yu Xiao glanced at Zhu Xiu: "I'd like to hear your insightful opinion."

Zhu Xiu's expression hardened: "Do you know that the Shan Chen Kingdom is powerful and prosperous, with abundant resources? However, it is wary of the Great Yan and has never dared to make any moves. Now that the Prince has come on this mission, if a marriage alliance can be formed, what country could not be conquered and divided by the two nations? This would be greatly beneficial to both sides. The Prince must have considered this aspect as well, which is why he has tolerated it until now. In my humble opinion, as long as the Prince nods, this marriage will be considered settled." As she spoke, she looked at Yu Xiao.

Yu Xiao lowered his head and remained silent. He was an intelligent man, and he understood Zhu Xiu's words perfectly well. However, he felt even more frustrated, though he didn't know why. So, he said defiantly, "These people, all they think about is war and conquering other countries. Don't they ever think about the people of weaker nations? Would they even enjoy being slaves to a conquered country? They only think about barbaric conquest and plunder, even at the cost of their entire lives' happiness. It's utterly unreasonable."

Zhu Xiu also said helplessly, "Those in high positions are born with the blood of conquest flowing through their veins. The emperor and the prince are like that. Expanding the country's territory is their happiness. As for marriage, it's such an insignificant thing. If they don't like the empress or the princess, they can favor others. In the end, power is the most important thing." As she said this, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Yu Xiao. She couldn't help but doubt herself: I only think about Yu Xiao falling in love with the prince all day long. But if that were really the case, wouldn't it be an even more tragic thing for Yu Xiao?

For a moment, both remained silent. After a long while, Yu Xiao picked up the flute placed beside the bed, put it to her lips, and began to play a mournful tune, filled with sorrow and helplessness.

Even Lian Zhuxiu was stunned by the sound. When the piece ended, a sudden clapping sound came from outside the door, startling them. Turning around, they saw Xiao Lie push open the door and enter. Looking at Yu Xiao, he said, "Since you came with me, I've rarely heard you play the flute. But what is this tune? Why is it so mournful?"

Yu Xiao put down the flute and slowly said, "This is a piece I composed based on the poem 'Hearing the Flute at the City of Surrender at Night' by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Yi: 'The sand before the Huile Beacon is like snow, the moon outside the city of surrender is like frost. From where does the reed flute play? All night the soldiers yearn for home.' I wonder what Your Highness thinks of it?"

Xiao Lie stared at Yu Xiao, speechless for a long time, before finally speaking... He forced a smile and said, "Why bring these things up? They're all so sad talk. Your health isn't good to begin with, how can you withstand such sorrow? Stop thinking about it." Seeing Yu Xiao sigh, he said helplessly, "I know what you're thinking. But why are you thinking about these things again? Yes, Great Yan likes to expand its territory, but that's not something I can change alone. After all, the Emperor has the final say above me. Besides, we've always been lenient with the people of those surrendered states. Like this time when Yanbei suffered a disaster, both Imperial Censor Wang and Imperial Censor Zhou said that the people were extremely grateful, saying they were beyond words." Before they submitted to my Great Yan, the rulers only knew how to impose exorbitant taxes and levies, never offering them any relief. They even brought back a letter from ten thousand people, fearing that the Emperor and I wouldn't believe them. This shows that as long as the government is

properly governed, conquering cities and seizing territory isn't necessarily a bad thing." Yu Xiao remained silent, but Zhu Xiu couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, this servant thinks Princess Xiangluo is quite interested in you. Moreover, a marriage alliance between our two countries would be very beneficial for Great Yan's territorial expansion. What does Your Highness think?"

Xiao Lie frowned, came over, and embraced Yu Xiao. He picked up a grape from the table, peeled it, and put it in Yu Xiao's mouth, sighing, "If only I hadn't met this lovely woman..." "My son, it wouldn't have mattered if I married her against my will, but now it's absolutely impossible. Leaving aside her flirtatious and alluring manner, the cunning and ruthless glint in her eyes alone is enough to make one nauseous. If I were to marry her, I fear Yuxiao would be bullied. Therefore, I dismissed this idea during the banquet, but I cannot reprimand her harshly and embarrass her." He then comforted Yuxiao for a while, telling him not to play mournful tunes anymore. Yuxiao felt less suffocated than before and inexplicably relieved, so he agreed. Zhuxiu then helped the two of them to bed. (The last sentence is a poetic expression and doesn't directly relate to the

preceding text.) Inside the

exquisite
palace, a charming woman in palace attire was leisurely playing with a lock of her lustrous black hair. Suddenly, she looked up at the maid beside her and said, "Linlang has been gone for half a day. Why hasn't she returned yet? It's just a small matter, yet it takes so long. Have I always overestimated her? Or has she regressed?"

The maid beside her quickly smiled obsequiously and said, "How could the princess's judgment be wrong? It's just that I've heard that Xiao Lie is very shrewd, and he needs to keep things under wraps. I'm afraid it won't be so easy for him to succeed, which is why it's taken so long." As she spoke, she secretly observed the woman's expression. Seeing that there was no sign of violence, she was slightly relieved.

Footsteps sounded outside, and the maid named Linlang quickly entered. After bowing, she said to the woman, "Reporting to the princess, when I went to the Jinhua Palace, I saw the prince and a man walking very intimately. It seemed... it seemed..." She dared not finish her sentence, only stealing glances at Princess Xiangluo.

Xianglu sneered, "Hmph, I've always heard that male lovers are increasingly popular in Great Yan, and it's true. But a mere male concubine is nothing special. What does he look like?"

Linlang sighed, "He's quite plain-looking. Even if he were to carry the princess's shoes, I doubt the princess would want him. But, but..." Her tone hesitated again, which annoyed Xianglu, who said, "If you keep being so indecisive, I'll have your mouth sewn shut so you'll never speak again."

Linlang was startled and quickly said, "But this servant heard from the prince's trusted maid, Zhuxiu, that the prince..." She dotes on this man excessively, and judging from her words, the prince actually doesn't want to form a marriage alliance with us, urging us to abandon this idea as soon as possible. Although she didn't say it aloud, I privately suspect it must be related to this man. Princess, what should we do now?

Xiangluo's face was ashen, and after a long while, she sneered: "I never expected such a despicable person to have such abilities. That Prince Guangping is known for his love of beautiful women, and now we've fallen into his hands. I'd like to see what kind of seductive tricks he has." Her slender hands clenched into fists, thinking to herself: The position of Princess Consort of Great Yan is only... "What belongs to me, Xiangluo, no one can take away." Thinking this, a layer of frost settled on her face, frightening all the maids into lowering their heads, not daring to even breathe.

The next day, Xiao Lie went to Hong Ning's palace to discuss state affairs. Anticipating no trouble in the palace, he took Zhu Xiu with him. In this foreign land, Zhu Xiu became his right-hand woman.

When Yu Xiaohou arrived at dawn, Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu still hadn't returned. Feeling slightly lonely, he called a young maid to accompany him for a walk.

Just then, Princess Xiangluo overheard Xiao Lie politely declining Hong Ning's offer of... Frustrated by the arranged marriage, she led her maids to the garden, plucking flowers and breaking willow branches to vent her anger.

Seeing Yu Xiao and her companion strolling leisurely in the distance, the maids whispered to her. Yu Xiao immediately sneered and stepped forward, determined to teach Yu Xiao a lesson.

As Yu Xiao walked, she suddenly saw the princess who had danced the previous night rushing towards her, her face contorted with malice. She remained silent, only coldly staring at her. Yu Xiao was slightly surprised, realizing the princess's intentions were hostile. Without hasty avoidance, she smiled slightly and said, "Greetings, Princess Xiangluo. May I ask why you are blocking my way?"

Xiangluo sneered, "You must be that seductive male concubine who bewitched the master. With your filthy body, you dare stand in my garden? Get out of here now, lest you defile my eyes."

Yu Xiao's expression changed slightly, but she suppressed her anger and said, "Oh, is that so?" "This garden originally belonged to the princess, and outsiders were not allowed to enter. It seems we were ignorant of the rules. Princess, rest assured, I will go back and tell the prince that he must never enter this garden again. However, I must ask the princess, how did you know I bewitched the prince? Did you witness my seduction?" Before she finished speaking, the little maid behind her burst out laughing.

Princess Xiangluo calmed down, thinking: "I thought he was just a male concubine, what could he possibly be capable of? Who would have thought I underestimated him? Putting everything else aside, his mouth alone is quite something. It seems I must eliminate him when necessary, otherwise my lifelong dream of wealth and status will be ruined by him." Thinking this, she suppressed her anger and said calmly, "Don't take things out of context. When did I say the prince was forbidden? He is a distinguished guest of our country; where is there that he cannot go?" "

Yu Xiao, having gained the upper hand, couldn't help but laugh, 'Since that's the case, then let's come with the Prince. I never imagined the rules here were different from those in the Prince's mansion. In the Prince's mansion, is there any place I can't go? Enough, enough, a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs. Yu Run, help me back.' He turned and left, not giving Princess Xiangluo a chance to shout again, and thus didn't see the murderous intent flashing in the eyes of this vicious woman.

The night was cool as water, and a bright moon hung high in the sky. King Hong Ning of Shan Chen was sitting on a cool chair admiring the moon when he suddenly heard an announcement that Princess Xiangluo had arrived. He turned around and saw his beloved daughter arrive gracefully. Before she even reached him, she had already ordered her attendants to leave. He knew she must have something important and private to discuss.

'Father, I already know that Xiao Lie has refused the marriage alliance,' Xiangluo said, sitting on another brocade couch, getting straight to the point."Hong Ning nodded: "That Xiao Lie is utterly unreasonable, turning down such a wonderful marriage. But my son, don't worry. With your beauty, your father will surely find you a satisfactory marriage."

"Your subject only wants this one thing. If it doesn't suit him, he'd rather remain unmarried for life." Xiangluo's face was gloomy: "Father, you probably don't know this, but the reason Xiao Lie refused such a favorable offer is simply because of a male favorite by his side. Such a prince, who is addicted to wine and women and willing to give up his interests for a male favorite, is actually a pillar of the Great Yan. It shows that the Great Yan is also very corrupt. If I marry him this time, ten years later, do you think the Great Yan won't be in my hands?" She revealed an ambitious smile, and even Hong Ning couldn't help but be moved by this huge temptation.

"My son's words are true, but there's only one problem. Xiao Lie is a prince of the Great Yan; how can we force him?" Hong Ning said with a troubled expression.

"Father, don't worry. I've thought of a brilliant plan. I think Xiao Lie is simply infatuated with his male favorite. As long as we get rid of that male favorite..." Before she could finish, Hong Ning panicked and said, "How can that be? If Xiao Lie knows we harmed his male favorite, will he let us off the hook?"

"Father, what kind of person do you take me for? Do you think I don't know? Of course, we'll make him disappear under some unexpected circumstances." After saying that, she whispered something in Hong Ning's ear. Hong Ning was delighted and praised her repeatedly, "Indeed, it's a perfect plan. In the end, my son's thinking is very thorough. In this way, Xiao Lie will no longer blame us, and the marriage alliance will surely succeed." He didn't know what plan the father and daughter had devised.

For
three consecutive days, Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu were busy with government affairs and had no time to spend with Yu Xiao. Yu Xiao also knew that important matters were paramount and didn't pester him. Xiao Lie, however, felt very guilty and specially set aside a day to cancel all social engagements and spend only with Yu Xiao. When this reached Xiang Luo's ears, it fueled her jealousy.

That evening, Xiao Lie said to Yu Xiao, "We'll be returning to Great Yan in half a month. Now, all that's left is to sign the peace treaty and attend some social engagements. There shouldn't be anything else." Yu Xiao had been away from home for a long time, and the journey had been difficult. She was already longing for home. Thinking of Cheng Huan, her heart warmed even more, and she wished she could sprout wings and fly back to the palace. Nothing more was said that night.

The next day was the day of the signing. After breakfast, Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu hurriedly went to the palace, leaving only the maids and Yu Xiao sitting quietly in the Jinhua Hall.

Just as he was feeling utterly bored, a little maid came running up, panting, and said to Yu Xiao, "It's incredible, young master! Today is the day the sacred beast of Shanchen Kingdom appears! There are so many people watching! Young master, why don't you take us to see it?"

Yu Xiao initially didn't want to go, saying, "No, it's no fun going to bother them. Didn't we try it in the garden last time?" However, all the maids had heard that the sacred beast gathering was very exciting, and said, "There's nothing like this. Besides, we'll just be in the crowd. Even if the princess is unruly, she wouldn't embarrass you in public. How could you not consider her status as a princess?" These maids were very bored in the palace all day long, and when they heard about such a grand event, how could they not be envious? They immediately began to urge him on, and Yu Xiao couldn't resist. Considering their hard work every day and the lack of enjoyment they had, he finally agreed.

The place where the sacred beast had appeared had already been surrounded by a high platform and a fence about a foot high. Those of high status had seats, while those of lower status could only stand and watch from the outside.

Yu Xiao stood outside the fence, wondering why there were no commoners participating in this grand event, but rather mostly rough soldiers. He thought that if the Great Yan had such a lively event, it would surely be a celebration for the people. Moreover, he had heard that the sacred beast was a royal deity, which would surely help to consolidate the people's hearts. The current situation was quite puzzling.

In less than a moment, Princess Xiangluo walked in arrogantly, surrounded by a crowd. A palace maid announced loudly, "The sacred beast has appeared." As soon as she finished speaking, two fiery red monsters emerged from a cave near the east side of the venue. They were shaped like jackals, but much larger, more than three times the size of real jackals. With a long howl, the onlookers all paled.

Yu Xiao frowned. He was kind-hearted and only liked small animals like rabbits. Seeing the fierce-looking sacred beast with its menacing eyes, he felt a strong sense of disgust.

Just then, the palace maid from before shouted, "Today wasn't the day our sacred beast was to appear, but the night before last, the gods appeared in the king's dream, saying that a demon had recently appeared in the inner mountains, and that the sacred beast should come out of its cave to devour the demon. Therefore, no children were prepared. Now, let's see how the sacred beast displays its divine power and subdues the demon for us." With that, she picked up a whistle and blew it. The two monsters then slowly stepped forward.

Yu Xiao scoffed inwardly, thinking, "This is all nonsense. These two beasts, though strangely shaped, are not human. How can they possibly subdue demons and exorcise ghosts?" Hearing that young boys and girls were to be offered to them, she grew even more resentful. She whispered to the maids around her, "Subduing demons, huh? These monsters are right here, yet they treat them like gods. Where have you ever heard of sacrificing young boys and girls to beasts? This Shan Chen always mocks other countries as barbaric, but I think they're even worse."

The maids nodded in agreement, "Young Master Zhenzhen is absolutely right. Such things never happen in our Great Yan."Using living people to sacrifice to the beast, especially children, is too cruel.

Yu Xiao nodded: "No wonder such a grand event has not attracted a single commoner. They must have to offer their children every year and already hate this monster to the bone. How could they bear to watch their children being eaten alive by this monster? I don't think there's anything worth watching if we continue. It's disgusting. Let's go back early. Perhaps the prince will be back by then." The maids

hurriedly agreed and were about to help him back when suddenly a deafening roar was heard. A red shadow flashed before their eyes, and Yu Xiao was nowhere to be seen. In the midst of the panic, a scream came from under the fence. Turning around, they were terrified to see Yu Xiao dragged into the arena by the monster and thrown to the ground. As he tried to get up, he groaned, clearly broken somewhere.

The maids were horrified and panicked. Some cried out for their young master, some begged the nearby soldiers for help, and some rushed onto the stage to plead with Princess Xiangluo to stop the monster. The chaos is too numerous to describe.

Among them, however, was a discerning maid named Rongyan. Seeing this scene and considering the situation, she knew that Princess Xiangluo hated... Jade flute's venom was deeply embedded in her bone; she would surely refuse to save her, and besides, it was possible it was all part of their scheme. Although Xiao Lie was currently in the palace signing the contract and unlikely to see her, Zhu Xiu, a mere woman, might not be able to enter the venue. Even if she were, she would have to risk her life to break through. Therefore, taking advantage of the chaos, she slipped away and rushed towards the palace. The soldiers, however, only laughed and watched the maids' panicked state, paying no attention. Princess Xiangluo, however, noticed and quickly ordered Linlang to lead a group to stop them.

Seeing the maids approaching menacingly, Rongyan knew things wouldn't end well, especially since Jade Flute's life hung in the balance. Therefore, before they could even speak, she slapped them unconscious several times. It turned out that Xiao Lie had previously ordered the palace... Everyone practiced martial arts, personally taught by Zhu Xiu. However, most of the maids were women and felt that practicing martial arts was unseemly, so they gave it up after a while. Only Rong Yan was truly serious, so although she couldn't be called a master,

she was still quite skilled. How could the palace maids of Shan Chen be a match for her? Thus, they fell for her trick. Rong Yan rushed to report to Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu. Meanwhile, Yu Xiao, trapped in a dangerous situation, was also afraid, but he forced himself to calm down. Looking closely, he saw the two monsters approaching with fierce eyes, knowing that he would not survive today. Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu were not by his side, and even if the others wanted to help, they didn't have the ability or status. Thinking of Cheng Huan's loyalty to him, and Zhu Xiu and Jiang Chun's meticulous care for him, not treating him as a lowly male prostitute, he thought... Tears welled up in Xiao Lie's eyes at his deep affection and unwavering devotion. A surge of will to live also welled up within her, but because of her broken leg, no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't move an inch. She watched as the monster, accompanied by a foul stench, pounced. She felt a sharp pain in her right arm and looked down to see a bloody gash.

The monster, like a cat toying with a mouse, slashed Yu Xiao's body more than ten times amidst the screams around them, some so deep they exposed bone. Yu Xiao fainted from the pain, only to be jolted back to reality. This only fueled Xiang Luo's impatience. Fearing things might escalate if she delayed, she took the whistle from the maid and blew it. The monster's eyes immediately changed. It licked its claws and roared, then suddenly lunged at Yu Xiao's slender neck.

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Yu Xiao sighed deeply, closed his eyes, and awaited death. The monster opened its blood-red maw, about to swallow Yu Xiao's head whole. At this critical moment, a white figure suddenly appeared, unleashing a palm strike that forced the monster back a foot. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Xiao Lie.

"Yu Xiao." Xiao Lie saw Yu Xiao lying on the ground, covered in blood, his eyes bloodshot and filled with unbearable grief. He carefully picked him up and, seeing that Yu Xiao could still open his eyes, felt a slight sense of relief. He hurriedly tried to wipe the blood with a handkerchief, but he couldn't wipe it clean.

"Lie..." Yu Xiao had never called Xiao Lie by his name before, but at this moment, he couldn't hold back his emotions, and tears streamed down his face. In this life-or-death situation, the two felt their feelings for each other flowing even more deeply than before.

Zhu Xiu arrived shortly after, leaping down from the fence and whispering to Xiao Lie, "Your Highness, healing the young master's wounds is the priority."

Xiao Lie handed the jade flute to Zhu Xiu, saying, "You've reminded me. Quickly take the young master to heal." He then slowly stood up, a murderous glint in his eyes. He glared fiercely at the two monsters staring at him with suspicion.

Zhu Xiu gasped, already knowing Xiao Lie's intentions, and hurriedly whispered, "Your Highness, please reconsider. State affairs are paramount. These two monsters are sacred beasts of the Mountain Minister..." Before she could finish, Xiao Lie sneered, "I do value state affairs and have traveled here with sincere intentions, but you have gone too far. Now go your own way; I will take responsibility for everything."

Knowing that things had come to this point and there was no turning back, Zhu Xiu leaped onto the ground, called over the maid named Rong Yan, and instructed, "Stay here and keep watch. Whatever the outcome, report back to me immediately." With that, she picked up the jade flute and left.

Xiao Lie had already resolved to eliminate the monster to avenge Yu Xiao when he suddenly heard Princess Xiangluo sneer and loudly proclaim, "Your Highness, this is our sacred beast. It originally appeared to eliminate that demon. Now that Your Highness has saved that demon, it's one thing, but do you even intend to harm our sacred beast? I advise Your Highness not to push your luck too far. Great Yan and our country have always been on good terms. Don't let a male concubine ruin our harmony, that would be terrible."

Xiao Lie was always one to be easily swayed by soft words, and now that Xiangluo had insulted Yu Xiao, he could no longer tolerate it. He said in a deep voice, "Princess, please have some self-respect. What kind of words are you spouting, a young lady? Since you say it's a sacred beast, it must be invulnerable to swords and spears. I'll test it now. If I kill it, I'm afraid it might be the man-eating demon that doesn't spit out bones." After saying that, without waiting for Xiangluo to speak again, he leaped forward, and in an instant, two red figures and one white figure were entangled in battle.

In a short while, both monsters were struck by Xiao Lie's palm, their brains splattering out as they collapsed dead. The crowd in the stands paled, even forgetting to scream.

Seeing this, Rong Yan rushed to report to Zhu Xiu. By then, Yu Xiao's wounds had been fully bandaged, but the pain was unbearable. He had drunk a calming medicine and managed to fall asleep, still groaning in his sleep.

Zhu Xiu pondered for a long while, then looked at Rong Yan and said solemnly, "I see you are a very clever and quick-witted person. I have an important matter for you to do, and you must do your best. This matter concerns our lives and cannot be taken lightly."

Rong Yan also said seriously, "The prince killed the sacred beast of Shan Chen. That sacred beast was worshipped by the entire royal family of Shan Chen. How could the king let us off so easily? What you want to instruct me on must be related to this matter. No matter how confused I am, I cannot treat this matter lightly."

Zhu Xiu nodded in approval upon hearing this, then took out a small, golden arrow from her bosom and handed it to Rong Yan, saying, "Pass on my order to have a thousand Imperial Guards secretly prepare their gear and get ready. They must not show any abnormality on the surface. This matter is still uncertain, so we must not let Shan Chen find out. If we do, it will be truly irreversible." Rong Yan took the arrow and left.

Xiao Lie then entered and examined Yu Xiao's injuries. Zhu Xiu said that the army doctor had already said, "The leg bone has been set, and the other injuries are not serious. Your Highness can rest assured." She then told Xiao Lie her idea.

Xiao Lie nodded, "That's very well done. That's what I was thinking too. Now it seems that Hong Ning and his daughter devised such a vicious plan, so they are clearly not good people. They're probably looking at us without realizing it. Moreover, their wolfish ambitions were already evident during the signing of the contract, so we must not be afraid. If we can return alive, we will definitely report to the Emperor. We are only worried about them joining forces with the Moro Kingdom. Even if they do join forces, we may not be afraid of them." Zhu Xiu also nodded and said, "That's not the case. It's just that we don't have enough manpower right now, so we need to plan carefully to avoid total annihilation and not being able to return to Great Yan alive."

Xiao Lie pondered for a while and then ordered someone to summon the Shadow Assassin who had been following him. Yu Xiao had also woken up by this time. Having followed Xiao Lie for so long, he had never seen this shadow assassin before. He saw that the assassin was handsome and cold, dressed in black, and only showed respect to Xiao Lie, ignoring him and Zhu Xiu completely. His composed demeanor even resembled that of a great general. Yu Xiao secretly admired him, and when he realized that this was someone trained by Xiao Lie, he felt both admiration and a touch of sweetness. At this moment, a realization dawned on him: could it be that during their shared hardships, he had actually developed feelings for this devil?

Xiao Lie took out a crystal sphere and instructed the assassin, "Number Four, you take the Alliance Leader's token and immediately notify all the gangs and factions in both the righteous and evil worlds, ordering them to send their best fighters to assemble in Ye City on the Shanchen border within a month. Do not alert anyone; await my orders." The assassin, Number Four, obeyed and left.

Yu Xiao was still puzzled: "And what kind of alliance leader are you? I've never known before."

Xiao Lie was overjoyed to see him awake and smiled, saying, "I initially followed my master to learn martial arts to strengthen my body, but after that old man passed away, I learned that he was the supreme leader of both the righteous and evil factions. To prevent further conflict in the martial arts world, I took over his position. Fortunately, although my martial arts skills are meager, no one dares to cause trouble."

Yu Xiao knew that this was a self-deprecating remark. Without unparalleled martial arts skills and prestige, how could he command those naturally unruly martial artists? They weren't even afraid of the government. He admired him, but couldn't help but blurt out sarcastically, "No wonder everyone loves the Prince; it turns out he's such a big shot.""If one were to rise to the top of the tree, power and wealth would be at their peak."

Xiao Lie was checking his wounds for bleeding when he heard this. He felt that although it was ironic, it also contained a lot of affection, and he was captivated. He sighed half-jokingly, "Everyone thinks like this, but I only have one person in my heart, and this person regards power and wealth as dirt. He will not show me any affection because of this. I'm afraid he hates me, this lecherous prince who ruined his reputation."

Yu Xiao knew that he was talking about her, and her face turned red. She snorted and turned her face away, ignoring him.

Zhu Xiu was discussing with Xiao Lie and gave Yu Xiao another dose of medicine. As the sun was setting, Xiao Lie sent out assassin number three to gather information. He returned and said, "There is no movement in Shan Chen's palace." Zhu Xiu smiled first, "It seems that Hong Ning is determined to suffer in silence. Otherwise, why hasn't he sent anyone at this time?" Xiao

Lie shook his head: "I don't think so. At this critical juncture of life and death, we can't afford to be careless."

Zhu Xiu remained unconvinced, laughing: "If that's really the case, Hong Ning is far too composed."

Xiao Lie said: "That's exactly right. Although the agreement hasn't been signed yet, from what I've observed these past few days, Hong Ning is extremely cautious. He's clearly ambitious, yet he tries to conceal it in every way. He's truly a cunning and greedy person. Besides, if things come to a head, he'll definitely try to strike me down in one fell swoop. How could he not be careful?"

Zhu Xiu then became serious: "I see. Your Highness is indeed insightful; this servant was ultimately short-sighted." Xiao Lie said calmly: "This isn't your fault. You simply haven't had enough contact with Hong Ning and his daughter. As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.'" Zhu Xiu nodded in agreement.

Xiao Lie walked to the window with his hands behind his back, looked outside, and felt a strong wind blowing in his face. The sky was gloomy and terrifyingly dark. He couldn't help but sigh, "A storm is brewing. I wonder if we can escape unscathed from this battle."

Zhu Xiu was worried and thought to herself, "Your Highness has made a good plan. Escaping unscathed is easier said than done. In my opinion, it would be quite an achievement if even a hundred people survived to return to Great Yan." She glanced at Yu Xiao on the bed and was even more worried: "How can this frail body withstand such a long journey and a desperate escape?

" Xiao Lie turned around and saw the worry on her face. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of Yu Xiao. You can take care of yourselves."

Zhu Xiu said, "Even so, we should still get a carriage for you, young master. You're all injured; how can you travel?"

Xiao Lie shook his head, "A carriage isn't much, but it's too cumbersome. Besides, the bumps and jolting from a galloping carriage are unbearable. It would be better if I carried you or carried you on my back; that would be more comfortable and provide better care." After saying that, he remembered something and instructed Zhu Xiu, "Go and gather all the maids. Choose those who are skilled in martial arts and physically strong to leave with us. The rest should stay behind. At this point, we can't worry about such things." Zhu Xiu's face showed reluctance, but she still agreed. 03-04
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Unexpectedly, Yu Xiao, after hearing Xiao Lie's words and observing Zhu Xiu's expression, and being a clever person herself, knew that the maids left behind would not have a good outcome. Considering how cunning and cruel Hong Ning and his daughter were, if they failed in their first attack, they could vent their anger on these poor maids. Therefore, he shouted, "Your Highness, you are, after all, a prince of a kingdom. The lives of these girls are all in your hands. How can you bear to abandon them? If word gets out, won't people laugh at you for not even being able to protect your own women?"

Xiao Lie came to his side and sighed, "Humans are not plants or trees. How can I be so heartless? But now, we must consider the greater good. Do you know that if we show even a trace of womanly compassion, it could very well lead to the annihilation of the entire army? Besides, this is the way of war, and no one will laugh at us. There's an old saying, 'No ruthlessness, no true man,' which shows that in critical moments, one must be ruthless."

Yu Xiao thought his words made sense. Knowing there was no way to turn back, her heart ached as if being torn apart, and she wept, saying, "In the end, I am no noble hermit, nor a pillar of the nation. Now it seems better to let that sacred beast devour me; that way, everyone will be at peace, and no one will be implicated. Now that I have returned to Great Yan, I can only spend my life in regret." Zhu Xiu quickly comforted her, "Let me go and see. I once taught them martial arts; although not everyone is proficient, they are not too far off. Besides, how could those with weak bodies have traveled here with us through mountains and rivers? Therefore, it is possible that no one needs to stay behind." With that, she left, leaving Yu Xiao and Xiao Lie speechless.

Before long, Zhu Xiu returned with a beaming smile and said to Xiao Lie, "Your Highness, I have carefully selected and questioned them. They all possess some basic skills and none are sickly or weak, so there is no need to make things difficult." As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Xiao laughed, "If that's really the case, then that's wonderful. But please don't try to deceive me. I know many of those maids, and I will investigate them later."

Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "I really won't deceive you. If you don't trust me, go ahead and investigate. But there's one thing: that girl Yan'er is still being held captive. What do you suggest, Your Highness?"

Xiao Lie frowned, "Just leave her here. Who will have the time to watch over her on the journey?" Although Yu Xiao felt a pang of pity, she quickly realized that Yan'er hadn't simply offended her, and she could plead for her. Rather, she had violated the rules of the Prince's mansion. If she were to wholeheartedly defend her, it would seem that she didn't respect Xiao Lie and was being arrogant because of his favor. Therefore, she remained silent.

As night fell, a light rain began to fall. Suddenly, the shadow assassin reported, "Your Highness, the palace has begun secretly mobilizing troops; they seem to have made a decision."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lie sneered, abruptly stood up, and said to Zhu Xiu, "Pass down the order: leave the palace. Anyone who obstructs us will be killed without mercy." He then said to the assassin, "Of the twenty of you who came with me this time, excluding Number Four who is ordered to go out, nine will stay behind to take care of the military doctor and the women. The other ten will go ahead as vanguards. You are all top-tier experts; you must demonstrate the skills of these experts." He then turned around. He picked up Yu Xiao, draped a blue satin robe and raincoat over him, and whispered, "It's just that I'm afraid I'll have to make you suffer with me."

Yu Xiao's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he said, "Not at all, let me see the true methods of the Great Yan Prince."

Hearing this, Xiao Lie, though knowing this was an escape, couldn't help but feel a surge of heroic spirit, and laughed loudly, "Alright, I'll show you, so you won't keep calling me a spoiled brat." After saying this, he turned around and came out, only to see a thousand Imperial Guards already fully armed, standing straight like javelins, waiting for his order.

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Xiao Lie said in a deep voice, "Time is of the essence. I'll only say two things. Now we only have two paths to take: one is to die far from home, and the other is to return to Great Yan and enjoy unparalleled glory. It all depends on whether we are ready."

In order to conceal their whereabouts, everyone simply raised their javelins three times in unison to show their loyalty. Xiao Lie, his heart pounding with emotion, roared, "Good!" He grabbed Yu Xiao and was about to push his way through the crowd.

Suddenly, a woman's mournful cry rang out: "Your Highness, please have mercy and take me with you. I'll be your slave, I'm willing!" The two turned to see Yan'er, her hair disheveled, having broken free of her ropes, crawling forward on her knees in the rain. Blood streamed from her wrists, the marks left from her escape. She came before Xiao Lie, kowtowing repeatedly, pleading and confessing her sins.

Yu Xiao couldn't bear it at first. Looking at Xiao Lie, she said, "The greatest virtue is to admit one's mistakes and correct them. It is also said that virtue should win people over. Your Highness, in your high position, should wield this combination of kindness and severity. Besides, Yan'er is still a citizen of Great Yan. Even if she is guilty, she should be dealt with after returning to Great Yan."

Xiao Lie knew she was always soft-hearted, and what she said made sense. He whispered a few words in her ear, causing Yu Xiao's face to flush red, and she spat angrily. Xiao Lie laughed heartily, "Very well, let's take her with us. Let's go." He then led the way, with ten assassins following him.

The soldiers guarding the palace gates, though ordered to be vigilant after midnight and not allow a single Yan soldier to escape, never expected Xiao Lie to strike first, arriving at the city walls before midnight. Moreover, in the rainy night, Xiao Lie's troops made no sound. By the time they realized what was happening, several had already been slaughtered like vegetables by the ten assassins, causing chaos as they fled in panic. How could they escape? In less than a moment, the ten assassins had silently dealt with the hundred soldiers, opened the palace gates, and vanished. It was laughable that Hong Ning and Xiang Luo were still completely unaware, still directing their troops.

Xiao Lie, knowing Yu Xiao's kind heart, first covered his eyes with his robe. Yu Xiao heard the incessant screams and felt the stench of blood on his face…A sense of sorrow and pity welled up within her, yet there was nothing she could do.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they reached the south gate, only to be caught completely off guard, their men and horses scattered in chaos. Zhu Xiu had intended to silence them all, but Xiao Lie said, "There's no need. When Hong Ning and his daughter hear we've escaped, they'll surely panic and chase after us. While they're still unprepared, won't that be advantageous to us? If we force this little bit of time, they'll catch up calmly, and it won't necessarily be beneficial." Zhu Xiu nodded in agreement, releasing a few who had slipped through the net to escape and report back.

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The Yan army suffered no casualties and marched hastily under the cover of night. In the blink of an eye, they reached the fork in the road between the official road and the mountain path. Xiao Lie ordered them to take the official road. Zhu Xiu knew he was using a feint, so she suggested, "Why not leave traces on the mountain path? Wouldn't that be better?" The rain had gradually stopped, and the mountain path was muddy, making it easy to leave footprints.

Xiao Lie pondered for a moment, then laughed, "We don't need to waste time here. Hong Ning and Xiang Luo are both suspicious and cunning. We should just walk openly and honestly. That way, they'll think we're deliberately creating a diversion on the official road and taking the mountain path instead. This is called feigning reality and making reality appear as feigned reality." Everyone couldn't help but laugh at the image of Hong Ning and his daughter looking completely bewildered.

After walking for about half a day, the sixth assassin, who had stayed behind, rushed back to report to Xiao Lie that Shan Chen had about five thousand cavalrymen, led by a general, and were pursuing them, arriving in half an hour.

Xiao Lie sneered, "Good." He ordered everyone to disperse into the woods on both sides of the road, and then ordered the sixth assassin to take out his unique weapon, the Heavenly Silkworm Silk, and set up several horse-stopping ropes in the middle of the road, waiting for the enemy to walk right into the trap.

It turned out that this Heavenly Silkworm Silk was incredibly fine, crystal clear, and exceptionally tough. The sixth assassin used this silk thread as a weapon, specializing in taking heads. He would simply slip it over the head while galloping, using the force of the thread to make it sharper than any precious sword or blade. Because it was light and flexible, it required no effort, so the sixth assassin always carried many with him. Now, Xiao Lie had put it to good use.

Everyone held their breath and waited. After half an hour, they saw dust rising in the distance, and the sound of horses' hooves approaching. The sixth assassin's lightness skill was superb; he had only been observing from the treetops. How could Shan Chen and his soldiers have noticed him? They simply assumed Xiao Lie was fleeing in disarray, never suspecting that a trap had been laid. They were caught off guard and pursued him arrogantly, unaware that the road to the underworld was near.

Xiao Lie placed the jade flute beside Zhu Xiu, instructing her to guard and serve it well. He then drew his "Dragon Journey" sword from his waist, mustered a hundred Imperial Guards and five assassins, and suddenly saw the Shan Chen soldiers approaching. The sounds of warhorses neighing and collapsing, along with the cries of men, filled the air. Knowing the time was right, he shouted, "Follow me!" and charged forward. His men followed closely behind.

The enemy soldiers struggled, horses trampled, and chaos reigned. They were no match for the well-trained, ferocious Yan army. A scene of neighing horses and howling men filled the air, a veritable hell on earth. Xiao Lie and his five assassins were like demons of war. They didn't actually need the Imperial Guards much; it was only because their commander was so brave and considerate that everyone was willing to fight with all their might. It was as if celestial warriors had encountered a rabble—the difference in strength was immediately apparent.

In less than twelve hours, the Yan army had fought three battles, large and small, and utterly routed the enemy without losing a single man. Only a dozen or so suffered minor injuries, greatly boosting their morale. They revered Xiao Lie as a god, privately saying, "If the Prince were on the battlefield, he might not have lost to General Su, the so-called God of War."

Seeing Xiao Lie's composure, skillful command, exemplary conduct, and consideration for his subordinates, Yu Xiao's evaluation of him rose even higher, and her words were no longer laced with sarcasm. Xiao Lie, seeing this, was overjoyed, wishing he could fight a few more battles to show Yu Xiao his skills, perhaps even changing her perception of him. In contrast, while the soldiers appreciated the praise, they were less concerned with it. He secretly reminded himself not to let these victories go to his head, and said to Zhu Xiu and Yu Xiao, "When you see me getting carried away, at least remind me. This involves the lives of over a thousand people." The two had no reason to disobey, and deliberately made many sarcastic remarks under the guise of warning him against arrogance, making Xiao Lie grit his teeth in anger. After a round of laughter and cursing,

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Chen, having suffered repeated setbacks, realized that Hong Ning and his daughter were cunning and scheming individuals. Their crushing defeat at Xiao Lie's hands was due to their haste. Now, having learned from their mistakes, they immediately devised a new strategy and signed an alliance with the envoy from Moro, clearly indicating their intention to oppose Great Yan.

When Xiao Lie's army arrived at Qiluo Mountain, seven hundred li from Shan Chen, they learned that Shan Chen had already notified the garrisons of several nearby cities to join forces with the troops allocated by the court to encircle the Yan army. This move was completely unexpected by Xiao Lie, and the sudden turn of events meant that by the time they tried to create an opening, they had already lost the initiative.

The crowd grew restless, with most suggesting a desperate breakout. Xiao Lie, however, remained silent for a long time, his face grim. Zhu Xiu, though a woman, remained composed, but the thought of a thousand men breaking through an encirclement of fifty thousand chilled her to the bone. She thought to herself, "Even if we fight our way out, few will survive.

" Xiao Lie glanced at the two towering mountains and said bitterly, "I thought that even if the mountain ministers wanted to kill us, they wouldn't be so blatant. Now it seems they are determined to confront the Great Yan head-on. Fine, let's fight them out and see if I, Xiao Lie, am the kind of person who would be so easy to deal with."

The generals, seeing his words, assumed he was ordering a desperate fight and responded enthusiastically. However, the thought of fighting to the death evoked a sense of tragic heroism, reminiscent of the heroic lament, "Don't laugh at me lying drunk on the battlefield; how many have returned from ancient battles?"

Although Yu Xiao had never experienced such a scene before, he couldn't help but feel his blood boil. Someone shouted, "Please, Your Highness, lead us to break through immediately!"

Xiao Lie smiled and said, "Break through? When did I ever say I wanted to break through? This place is lush with water and grass, and it's easy to defend and difficult to attack. I will take advantage of this favorable weather and terrain to fight them and let them see the true capabilities of the Great Yan people." After saying that, he ordered Zhu Xiu to take three assassins to scout out the specific situation of the two mountains.

A moment later, Zhu Xiu returned. Xiao Lie carefully reviewed her rough sketch of the two mountains and said, "This is Qishan. We'll set up camp here and wait for the mountain minister to come and die."

Zhu Xiu hesitated and said, "Your Highness, Luoshan is no less impressive than Qishan in every way. Besides, there's a spring there that's exceptionally sweet. Wouldn't that be better? Qishan only has a river. Although it can quench our thirst, it's still quite polluted. Even if we can endure such hardship, how can you drink such polluted water when you haven't fully recovered?" Xiao Lie shook his head: "

No, although these two mountains are quite similar, they differ in one thing: medicinal herbs. I just asked Shao Jie, and he said that Qishan Mountain is rich in various medicinal herbs, while Luoshan Mountain is rich in fruits because of its sweet spring water. Now we can eat the wild animals in these mountains, and most importantly, we didn't bring many medicinal herbs. Compared to them, Qishan Mountain is naturally the better choice." Zhu Xiu knew that the Shao Jie he mentioned was Fu Lan's lover, and he must know more about this place than they did, so she nodded in agreement. However, doubts remained: "But the young master needs recuperation. Why not send someone to fetch some spring water for him every day..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Lie interrupted her: "Right now is the time when we need manpower. Besides, if we are surrounded, the situation will be extremely dangerous. Who will fetch that spring water for him? Although he is weak, he is still better than the wounded soldiers. If the wounded soldiers can drink that river water, why can't he? This is absolutely unacceptable." Looking at Zhu Xiu, he added in a more serious tone: "If I find anyone leaving Qishan without permission, they will be executed without mercy." He immediately ordered someone to pass on this order. Although the river water was polluted, it was nothing compared to their lives, and everyone obeyed.

At that time, Yu Xiao was also by Xiao Lie's side. After the thatched hut was built, when only the two of them were in the room that evening, Xiao Lie asked uneasily: "Did you not appreciate what I said during the day?"

Yu Xiao smiled and said: "You think so poorly of me. We are in grave danger right now, and that spring water is not some kind of life-saving magic spring.""Is it worth risking your life for it? Don't I understand even this simple principle? Even if I get it, I won't drink it. The river water may be polluted, but if you, a prince, can drink it, what can't I, a mere commoner, drink?"

Xiao Lie laughed, "I know you understand this principle, and you've always been kind. I was just afraid I'd be too harsh and make you uncomfortable."

Yu Xiao nodded in admiration, "That's truly the spirit of a Prince of Great Yan. I know you consider me one of your own, that's why you said that. But the ancients said the people are more important than the ruler. After all, I'm not exactly indispensable. To have someone risk their life to fetch that spring water for me is nothing but a sin. If they really lose their lives, wouldn't I be uneasy for the rest of my life? I used to think you only knew a little about the ways of officials. Like that incident in Yanbei, I just thought you were putting on a good show to gain a good reputation. Who knew that along the way, I'd become less dismissive of you than before." "Now I understand why you are so trusted by the Emperor and so revered and loved by the ministers. It's all because of your true abilities. Those who rely on power to oppress others cannot last long." Xiao

Lie happily embraced him, saying, "These words from you carry more weight than a thousand or ten thousand praises from others combined. Your view of me is so true; all my efforts in caring for you and treating you as a confidant have not been in vain." As he spoke, he felt unable to restrain himself and reached into Yu Xiao's clothes to caress her soft, smooth skin. Yu Xiao slapped his hand away, scolding, "You're already doing this while we're talking. What time is it? Instead of thinking about how to deal with the enemy, you're doing this kind of thing."

Xiao Lie persisted, arguing, "You don't understand. I'm in a state of turmoil right now. I need to be with you to satisfy my desires. Only then can I feel comfortable and at peace, and only then can I think of a strategy to deal with the enemy. My dear, please grant my request this time." "His monkey-like, drooling appearance was a far cry from the unparalleled charisma of Xiao Lie on the battlefield. Yu Xiao, helpless and having developed feelings for Xiao Lie, finally gave in to him. Xiao Lie, satisfied, embraced him and fell asleep. His mind was already strategizing.

The next day, someone reported: 'Shan Chen's 50,000 troops have assembled at the foot of the mountain, forming an encirclement.' They awaited Xiao Lie's instructions.

Xiao Lie, confident of victory, laughed heartily and said, 'Now we've tasted the joy of being mountain kings. Alright, let's welcome all comers and have a good, satisfying battle!'"

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This time, the Shanchen army was personally commanded by Marshal Wanyan Hao, determined to annihilate Xiao Lie's Yan army. After a cursory glance at the terrain of Qishan, Wanyan Hao sighed inwardly, "The timing is unfavorable. If it were winter, the weather would be dry, and a single fire would reduce the Yan army to ashes without losing a single soldier. But now the vegetation is lush, and there are frequent rains, making a fire attack futile." He also thought that Xiao Lie was a peerless genius, and he probably thought of this as well, which was why he dared to set up camp on Qishan. It was a pity that his lord underestimated him, allowing him to win three consecutive battles.

At this moment, Xiao Lie was also looking down from the mountain and saw that the Shanchen army, having just arrived, was making preparations for setting up camp and stockpiling provisions. With a slight smile, he called over Zhu Xiu and instructed, "Take this opportunity to give them a taste of their own medicine. You stay here and watch from this vantage point. When you think the time is right, sound the gong to signal a retreat." He then selected two hundred elite Imperial Guards, took the nineteen assassins, and with a whistle, charged down the mountain.

Wanyan Hao hadn't expected Xiao Lie's attack to be so swift; hundreds were cut down in an instant. Fortunately, his training was rigorous, and he quickly gathered his soldiers to prepare for battle. But then, the sound of gongs rang out from the mountain,

and the Yan army, like the receding tide, withdrew completely in no time. The Shanchen soldiers had never fought the Yan army before. Suddenly facing them head-on, while some were afraid, most were excited. Their blood was boiling, and suddenly, without an opponent, they were stunned. They felt as if the enemy had been toying with them, and their morale plummeted. Wanyan Hao was furious and sent a lieutenant known for his taunts to "curse the city" in order to vent his anger.

However, just as the lieutenant was getting into his tirade, he suddenly saw a dark shadow flash before his eyes, felt a chill on his neck, and then lost consciousness. The soldiers of Shanchen saw it clearly; the dark shadow simply waved its hand, and the lieutenant's head flew off. They had never witnessed such a bizarre and cruel method and were completely stunned, watching as the dark shadow disappeared into the mountains like lightning.

Xiao Lie was overjoyed. Their earlier surprise attack had dampened the enemy's momentum, and now Number Six's skills had shocked them even more. Smiling, Xiao Lie said to Zhu Xiu, "I wasn't very confident in dealing with this army of 50,000 before, but now it seems it's not as scary as we thought. We just need to use our brains, and we can definitely break through. For now, let's not rush things; let's rest here and let Yu Xiao recover."

Someone then reported, "None of the Yan soldiers who attacked died, and the seriously wounded have been bandaged. Everything is settled." Xiao Lie nodded and ordered, "Have the five military doctors do their utmost to treat the wounded."

He then discussed the next tactic with Zhu Xiu. Meanwhile, Emperor Xiao Feng of the Great Yan Dynasty, who had initially thought Xiao Lie's mission was safe, was surprised to receive a letter from a spy sent by his envoy, detailing everything. Enraged, the emperor wanted to immediately send troops to attack Shanchen, but he knew the war with Moro was at a critical juncture, and attacking two great powers simultaneously was beyond his capabilities. If he didn't send troops, his younger brother was in grave danger, his fate unknown, and perhaps he would never see him again. The thought of this tore at his heart. Although he had many siblings, Xiao Lie was his only brother, born of the same mother, and the most capable. Therefore, he was especially fond of and doted on him. The other princes, though not born of the same mother, were also extremely anxious because of their close brotherly relationship. They had to comfort Xiao Feng, saying that good fortune would prevail and everything would be alright. Thus, compared to Xiao Lie's leisurely and composed command in the mountains, the Great Yan royal family was in complete chaos. Furthermore, Cheng Huan Jiang Chun in the palace, upon learning of Xiao Lie's falling out with Shanchen and his imprisonment there, felt as if the sky had fallen, spending her days in tears, burning incense and praying to Buddha for mercy. Every time Chenghuan thought of Yuxiao's upright character and deep affection for her, she felt overwhelmed with emotion and needed Jiangchun to comfort her. She wondered if he would be furious if he knew that Yuxiao and Xiao Lie were currently deeply in love.

A somber mood hung over the Prince's mansion. Suddenly, a servant rushed in to report that the Emperor had arrived incognito. There was no one in the mansion to receive him, so Jiangchun and Chenghuan had no choice but to kneel and greet him. Xiao Feng had nothing else to do, but accompanied by Jiangchun and Chenghuan, he sat down in a place where Xiao Lie usually frequented. Thinking of his younger brother, a sorrowful expression unconsciously appeared on his face.

Jiang Chun and Cheng Huan, both quick-witted and perceptive, knew that Xiao Feng was worried about Xiao Lie. Although they themselves felt the same way, they had to brace themselves. Jiang Chun smiled and said, "Your Majesty need not worry. Although the Prince has never led troops before, he is very fond of it and often complains that he doesn't get to experience the battlefield. Although he is currently trapped in a dangerous situation, he is skilled in martial arts and well-versed in military strategy. He might be able to break through. Moreover, he has those twenty shadows with him. At worst, he should be able to protect himself."

Cheng Huan added, "This servant often hears the Prince say that the Imperial Guard of our Great Yan Dynasty is not like those of other countries who live in luxury." "You are all elite soldiers, rigorously trained daily. Even on the battlefield, one can be worth ten. As for Shan Chen, although his country is strong, there haven't been any major wars, so the training of his soldiers is inevitably lax. And Your Highness is such a prodigy; you will surely turn the tide."

Xiao Feng knew they were just comforting him, and forced a smile, saying, "No wonder Lie'er usually entrusts the Prince's mansion to you; you are indeed insightful. Since that's the case, there's no need to worry here. Just manage the affairs of the Prince's mansion well, and when Lie'er returns in triumph, I will reward you handsomely." After saying this, he couldn't help but feel sad again.

Jiang Chun and Cheng Huan served Xiao Feng his meal, and then Xiao Feng returned to the palace.

Meanwhile, Xiao Lie and Zhu Xiu, using their roundabout tactics, waited until nightfall, then, along with the nineteen assassins, attacked three or four tents. Once the enemy had gathered, their superior lightness skills allowed them to escape quickly. This infuriated Wanyan Hao, who could only stomp his feet and curse. Xiao Lie, still unsatisfied, told Zhu Xiu that if he had brought a hundred shadow assassins, they might have wiped out the entire Shan Chen army.

However, one day, while bored on the mountain, he suddenly remembered that the mountain was densely wooded, preventing Wanyan Hao from using fire attacks. But the countless tents at the foot of the mountain were all made of cloth and bamboo frames, highly flammable. He immediately perked up. He quickly called Zhu Xiu over to discuss the plan. Knowing that Yu Xiao was kind-hearted and that warfare was the most cruel thing in the world, he, though intelligent, never consulted Zhu Xiu on these strategies, nor did he let her know them.

Zhu Xiu listened and praised the plan. Wanting the assassins to rest, she selected a hundred soldiers to quietly infiltrate the foot of the mountain. At nightfall, they fired countless fire arrows, instantly burning hundreds of the thousands of tents, and then secretly returned. Ironically, Wanyan Hao, fearing a surprise attack from Xiao Lie, dared not call for help to put out the fire. He simply remained on high alert, watching helplessly as the tent burned to the ground, without even seeing a trace of Xiao Lie's men.

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Xiao Lie, employing guerrilla tactics, gradually found it interesting. One day, he smiled and said to Zhu Xiu and Yu Xiao, "Now I understand why these mountain bandits are so difficult to eradicate. We are only temporarily residing in Qishan due to circumstances, yet we still have every advantage. Those mountain bandits, relying on natural defenses, abundant food and water, are more than ten times better than us. How can we possibly wipe them out completely?"

Zhu Xiu nodded, "That's exactly right. But if they weren't desperate, who would willingly become bandits? Although our Great Yan has some strongholds, they are ultimately just martial arts gangs and don't disturb the common people. Those mountain bandits from other countries are just using this as a last resort for survival."

As they were speaking, someone outside called for Yu Xiao's help. Yu Xiao agreed and went out. Xiao Lie said in surprise, "These people are becoming increasingly unruly. He's weak, what help can he possibly be? Seeing that I'm showing them sympathy, they're even ordering my people around." He was about to go out and teach them a lesson.

Zhu Xiu quickly stopped him, saying, "Your Highness, please don't go. I heard from Rongyan that Yuxiao has recovered considerably these past few days and often goes to the army doctor's to help with the medicinal herbs, and he seems to enjoy it immensely. Your Highness's visit will only dampen his enthusiasm and make people think that Your Highness is biased."

Hearing this, Xiao Lie gave up and looked at Zhu Xiu, saying, "Thinking back to his previously unyielding nature, I never dreamed he could be so tender and considerate, and even more rare is that he never takes advantage of my favor. I thought I'd only be infatuated with him for a while, and then I'd let go. Who knew that today I'd become so hopelessly infatuated? I have a plan in mind; I must devise a long-term strategy for him."Even though he is a man and cannot be a queen, I will not marry again, so that even without the title of queen, he may still have the status of a queen.

Zhu Xiu nodded and said, "If that's really the case, it would be a blessing for us servants to have such a kind master. However, life is full of disappointments. The Emperor dotes on the Prince and often indulges his whims. Recently, he has been urging you to get married. I'm afraid this hurdle won't be easy to overcome."

Xiao Lie stood up and laughed, "If he forces me, I'll just refuse. Does he expect me to be killed? There's no need to think about it too much. Yu Xiao is so tired; it's only right that you accompany me to hunt some game to nourish him." Zhu Xiu quickly put down her needlework and went with him.

Meanwhile, the Shan Chen army, though numbering 50,000, couldn't withstand constant vigilance. Within a few days, their morale plummeted compared to when they arrived. Wanyan Hao knew that this would eventually lead to losses, and wanted to relax and rest. However, Xiao Lie was too elusive, so he sent 10,000 men to keep watch at night. Because the tents were scattered, they weren't enough for the dozen or so assassins to practice their swordsmanship. Therefore, he was worried day and night.

While Wanyan Hao was at a loss, Xiao Lie had already planned everything. He coldly watched as the Shanchen soldiers grew more and more demoralized each day. He instructed Zhuxiu, "Pass on my order: let everyone have a good, hearty meal and be ready to break out at any time. Morale is the most important factor in battle. Now that the Shanchen army's morale has been eroded, it's our opportune moment. Yes, let everyone travel light, carrying only two days' worth of rations. After breaking out, we'll march for two days straight, and there will be a town there. The garrison will be there, so coming and going should be easy." Zhuxiu agreed and left.

Immediately, everyone busied themselves hunting game and drying medicinal herbs. Meanwhile, Xiao Lie continued to occasionally lead assassins to harass the Shanchen army, keeping them constantly on the move.

Suddenly one day, the Yan army received orders to break out at 1 AM that night. They were all ready, waiting only for Xiao Lie's command. Xiao Lie led a small force in a surprise attack at Hai hour (9-11 PM). The Shanchen army, relieved after the battle and confident that there would be no further trouble that night, slept soundly. Xiao Lie quietly led his soldiers to break out from the weakest point he had observed – the northeast corner.

The Shanchen soldiers thought all was lost, but Xiao Lie's army appeared as if from nowhere. Several were cut down while the soldiers were still half-asleep, and they immediately began to howl in terror. By the time they hurriedly engaged in battle, most of Xiao Lie's forces were already far away, leaving only the commander and a dozen or so assassins who were caught up in the killing frenzy to cover their retreat. These assassins were highly trained, killing was easier for them than killing chickens. The Shanchen soldiers, terrified by their ghostly movements during the past two weeks of fighting, were utterly helpless in their fear. Finally, Xiao Lie set a fire, and seeing that the Shanchen army was mostly ready, he laughed and left. Wanyan Hao, furious, immediately ordered his troops to prepare for pursuit.

Unexpectedly, the sixth assassin was the rearguard, spreading his silken path like a spider's web, creating a roadblock hundreds of meters long. The Shanchen army was truly routed, with men and horses falling one after another. Screams and curses filled the air.

The sixth assassin easily returned to his unit, and Xiao Lie praised him highly, secretly glad he had brought him along, saving him a lot of trouble. Not to mention the numerous miraculous feats the silken path had accomplished. However, since assassins weren't driven by fame or fortune, the other assassins didn't take Xiao Lie's praise to heart.

The remaining days were uneventful. Although some of the Shanchen remnants occasionally caught up, they were exhausted and fought easily. Wanyan Hao had other plans and therefore didn't pursue them.

Xiao Lie's troops advanced, fighting their way through the city, and soon reached the walls of Ye City. This was the only route back to Great Yan. Xiao Lie knew that Wanyan Hao's plan was to trap him here. Without the advantages of timing and terrain, he would be nothing more than a prey to be slaughtered.

With a cold laugh, he thought to himself, "Wanyan Hao, let me show you my methods again. This time, I'll make you admit defeat." But thinking of Lu Gao, he couldn't help but sigh at the capriciousness of fate. Just two months ago, they were drinking and laughing together, and the Fu Lan that Lu Gao had given him was still by his side. Now, they were turning against each other, facing each other in arms. Although Lu Gao was a very harsh person, he had always been sincere and courteous to Xiao Lie, which was why Xiao Lie felt this way.

Zhu Xiu gazed at the tall city gate and whispered, "Number Three should be back by now, otherwise we're truly doomed. Judging by this, Shan Chen is determined to kill us."

"Man proposes, God disposes. If fate truly decrees my demise, there's nothing we can do." Just then, a black firework rose from the city, blooming eerily in the daylight. Xiao Lie laughed, "Looks like fate hasn't forsaken me. Good, let Lu Gao and Wanyan Hao see my abilities again."

Zhu Xiu also laughed, "That's true, but Number Three is too ostentatious. Setting off such a two-colored firework at this time is bound to arouse suspicion."

Xiao Lie laughed, "Let them be suspicious; it's more advantageous for us." Now confident and thinking of the upcoming battle, he felt a surge of heroic spirit.

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Both sides wanted a quick victory, especially since Xiao Lie's army was now surrounded on all sides, so they decided to confront Wanyan Hao head-on.

Lu Gao and Xiao Lie looked at each other, both with complicated feelings. Lu Gao then said, "This humble general has always admired Your Highness...""But we each serve our own masters, and thus we are forced to fight. I hope Your Highness will understand

." Xiao Lie smiled slightly: "General Lu is quite right. Although we hit it off immediately, fate has played a cruel trick on us. There's no need to take it too personally."

Lu Gao clasped his hands in a fist salute and said loudly: "Since Your Highness says so, then this humble

general will show no mercy when he strikes." Xiao Lie said solemnly: "That's how it should be. I will show no mercy either."

But while they were talking, Wanyan Hao, who had long been impatient, roared: "Xiao Lie, don't think that just because you're a prince of Great Yan, I, Shan Chen, am afraid of you. Today, this is where you'll die. Prepare to die!"

Xiao Lie sneered: "General Wanyan has had this plan for more than a day, but what has been the result? At the foot of Qishan, who was it that couldn't trap my thousand soldiers with fifty thousand troops?" "The war hasn't even started yet, and you're already spouting nonsense. Be careful you don't lose face later and tarnish your reputation as General Wanyan!"

Wanyan Hao's hair and beard trembled with rage. He laughed loudly, "You only had the advantage of timing and location before. Now that I've surrounded you, let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve to show off

your power." Xiao Lie laughed, "Is that so? But that's not necessarily true. Although I no longer have the advantage of timing and location, I still have a bit of luck in terms of popular support. With that, let's fight it out and see who comes out on top." Just as Wanyan

Hao was about to mock Xiao Lie's thousand remaining soldiers for trying to act as ally, Lu Gao sensed something was amiss. Before he could speak, Zhu Xiu took a firework from her bosom, lit the fuse, and tossed it into the air. It was an eerie black, yet strangely captivating.

At this point, Wanyan Hao also realized something was wrong, but then he thought, surely the Great Yan wouldn't send troops. He saw that their war with Moro was at a critical juncture, and that the Great Yan was even more strained after Shan Chen and Moro joined forces. Therefore, he relaxed and turned his attention to... They suspected Xiao Lie was just putting on a show.

But in an instant, countless people in various clothes appeared on the wall. Seeing Xiao Lie and his group surrounded by soldiers, they leaped down, soaring through the air, one after another, creating a truly magnificent sight. By the time they gathered around Xiao Lie, there were at least one or two thousand people. Wanyan Hao and Lu Gao were completely stunned.

Xiao Lie laughed and scolded Number Three, "These are all experts, why do we need so many people? You're just too cautious. Now you've probably emptied out all the major sects. Those old guys will complain to death!"

Number Three maintained his icy expression and said, "I also said we didn't need so many, but as soon as they heard the Alliance Leader was in trouble, they all insisted on coming to his rescue. I had no choice."

Zhu Xiu chuckled, "I always thought everyone was hoping for trouble for the Alliance Leader so they could take advantage of the chaos to unify the martial world. Turns out I was overthinking it."

Then a monk and a Taoist priest, smiling, said to Zhu Xiu, "Miss, you jest. After the Hundred-Mile Alliance Leader took control of the martial world, we enjoyed a few years of peace, but then he passed away. Fortunately, the Prince remained, preventing bloodshed and allowing the martial world to maintain harmony with the court. Now that the Alliance Leader is in trouble, everyone is grateful for his kindness. Who wouldn't do their best to come here to ensure peace in the martial world? "

Just then, Yu Xiao went to help at the military medical station. Xiao Lie was worried about his health, so he said a few words to him and forbade him to go again. Yu Xiao naturally disagreed, and the two argued for a while. Yu Xiao was already in a bad mood, and hearing the monk and Taoist say this, he said angrily, "What good is he? He just uses his power to bully people. He's utterly despicable."

Xiao Lie shook his head helplessly. Seeing the martial arts figures looking at Yu Xiao with surprise, he quickly said, "Master Kongye, Master Wuxiu, don't listen to his nonsense. We should quickly deal with the enemy in front of us and return to Great Yan." He then secretly lip-read Yu Xiao, saying, "Like a dog biting Lü Dongbin." Yu Xiao turned his head away, ignoring him. He felt that speaking like this in front of these martial arts figures was a bit presumptuous. Fortunately, Xiao Lie didn't mind; on the contrary, he was pleased that Yu Xiao showed no fear in front of so many people and could still joke around, displaying great composure. This is a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder; even the bad things become good things.

The mountain army, already terrified by the dozen or so assassins, were now filled with fear upon seeing so many highly skilled and extraordinary individuals. Even Wanyan Hao's face paled, and he inwardly groaned. He thought to himself, "These people are so skilled in martial arts; how can ordinary soldiers possibly withstand them? Let alone one against ten, even one against a hundred would be extremely easy. Xiao Lie actually had this trick up his sleeve; it's truly unexpected." He also wondered how Xiao Lie could have planned so meticulously. Could he perhaps have foreseen this turn of events?

Xiao Lie looked at Lu Gao and said, "General Wanyan, General Lu, forgive my bluntness, but these people are all martial arts masters of our Great Yan. If a real fight breaks out, even if there were 50,000 or 30,000 troops here, it wouldn't be enough. Think about it, can these people fight ten against one? I have no intention of wasting time here. If a fight really comes down to it, your Shanchen has already joined forces with Moro. Are you afraid of not having a day of battle? Just say the word, and we'll return to Great Yan without fighting you. Wouldn't it be better to settle things cleanly? We can see who's the real deal on the battlefield in the future. If you two feel that this is not a satisfactory explanation, then let's have a good fight first and see if Xiao Lie has any empty words." "Words? Two paths, choose one, General." Lu

Gao's expression turned serious as he said to Wanyan Hao, "General, there's plenty of time. We shouldn't be so reckless now. What do you think, General?"

Wanyan Hao snorted, "That's what you say, but I don't believe it. Where did all these experts come from? Are they just there to scare us?"

Lu Gao said somewhat discontentedly, "Scare us? General, you must have seen it yourself. Flying down from such a high city wall, it's not as simple as just trying to scare us. If General insists on going his own way, I dare not disobey, but I'm afraid we'll only be needlessly sacrificing our soldiers' lives."

Wanyan Hao's face flushed red and then paled. He wanted to fight; Lu Gao's words made sense. But if he gave up, what had he been doing all this time? What prestige would he have left? Just as he hesitated, a flying knife grazed his hair, startling him into a cold sweat. Looking up abruptly, he saw an assassin standing behind Xiao Lie, coldly saying, "Your Highness is waiting for your reply. We're not afraid of anything anyway, so hurry up and finish your sentence."

This assassin, who should be the most patient, was so impatient; it must be at Xiao Lie's behest. Otherwise, how could he dare act on his own? Sure enough, this provocation spurred Wanyan Hao into a decision. After

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deliberation, Wanyan Hao finally decided: "Xiao Lie, even if you're lucky today, Wanyan Hao will surely avenge your defeat on the battlefield. I don't believe you'll always be so lucky." He then cupped his hands in resentment and said, "Make way, withdraw your troops."

Xiao Lie sneered, thinking to himself: Even now, you still think this is my luck? It's clear you have no real skills. We'll meet again, and you'll surely be defeated by me again. He thought this in his heart, but didn't say it aloud, knowing this was a critical time and he shouldn't push someone to the brink.

Finally, they entered the territory of the Great Yan Kingdom, and everyone cheered in unison. They had escaped death this time!It was truly no easy feat, and the emperor, unable to contain his emotions, forgot the ironclad rules of the army, completely losing his composure.

Xiao Lie didn't blame them. Not to mention the ordinary soldiers, even he and Zhu Xiu felt a great sense of relief. This escape, though seemingly an easy victory, was fraught with danger, known only to themselves. They had almost faced annihilation.

Along the way, all the officials did their utmost to receive them. This narrow escape had boosted the morale of the Great Yan army, and the entire nation revered Xiao Lie like a god. Moreover, his reputation was excellent; although he was somewhat of a womanizer, he never engaged in any acts of abduction or violence, except for that one time when he forced himself on Yu Xiao, after which he was captured by Xiao Lie. Leaving

aside their glorious journey, the happiest person in Yanjing was undoubtedly Xiao Feng. Not only was his younger brother safe and sound, but he had also taught that Shan Chen a lesson. The emperor was overjoyed, and the morning court sessions these past few days have been sunny and bright, with all the officials in high spirits, no longer as apprehensive as before.

The excitement within the Prince's mansion was beyond words. Upon receiving the good news, Jiang Chun and Cheng Huan were overjoyed and embraced each other, weeping with happiness. They immediately told the servants, and everyone was overjoyed, sweeping away the previous gloomy atmosphere. They cheerfully began preparing, and in just a few days, the entire mansion was transformed. The landscape was enhanced, the flowers and willows flourished, and a festive and prosperous atmosphere prevailed. Furthermore, Xiao Feng sent people to reward them with a great deal of money and gifts, instructing, "Just keep preparing, so that Xiao Lie can rest and enjoy himself for a few days after his return." The people in the mansion were even more pleased.

Jiang Chun and Cheng Huan eagerly awaited their arrival. On the sixth day, Rong Yan returned with several maids to report that the Prince was about to enter the city, but first he had to go to the palace to meet with the Emperor, and his return was uncertain. The most important thing was to prepare accommodations for Young Master Yu Xiao to rest in.

Jiang Chun laughed and scolded, "You little hussy, do you need to tell me this? You're reporting it as if it were a serious matter. It's already all packed up."

Rong Yan also laughed and said, "Miss, you should tell the Prince this. In the end, I'm just following the Prince's orders." Jiang Chun spat and said, "You've really done something good. You talk like this to my face. If you go back to your room and talk to all those servants, you'll probably be flying high." While she was doing this, she ordered the kitchen to prepare a delicious meal for the maids, and then sent someone to invite Cheng Huan over.

When Cheng Huan was favored, Rong Yan had served her for a few days. Even after her status declined, the two remained close. Now, as soon as she entered the room and saw Rong Yan, she remembered the fright and hardship they had endured on their journey. Before Rong Yan could even bow, she grabbed her hand, and before she could say anything, tears streamed down her face like broken beads.

A young maid called Rongyan to eat. Seeing their reluctance to part, and also anxious to know what had happened on the journey, Jiangchun said, "Put Rongyan's meal in this room alone. I still need to ask her questions after she finishes eating."

After the meal, Rongyan recounted her experiences. She was eloquent and quick-witted, and when she described the dangerous parts, Jiangchun and Chenghuan paled. When they heard that everything had turned out alright, they murmured Buddhist prayers several times.

Just then, several maids ran around shouting, "Young Master is back! Young Master is back!" Jiangchun and Chenghuan knew it was Yuxiao returning and hurried out to greet him. They saw Yuxiao getting off the carriage.

Tears welled in Chenghuan's eyes, her heart pounding. Yuxiao, on the other hand, remained composed. In front of so many servants, he couldn't afford to be impulsive, so he simply smiled and said, "We're finally home. Let's talk inside. I'm exhausted too."

Jiangchun watched from the side, thinking to herself, "After all this, he seems even more composed. No wonder the Prince dotes on him so much. He didn't even come back himself, but he sent someone back to arrange his accommodations. He certainly has the demeanor of a great family."

Once inside, with only the three of them, Chenghuan could no longer hold back. She hugged Yuxiao tightly, choking back tears, "You, you scared me to death! How could you be so careless? First you fell ill, and then you almost lost your life to that monster. What would we do if something really happened to you?" She started crying again.

Yu Xiao laughed, "Why have you become more and more like a woman, fussy and indecisive, since I've been gone for a few days? It's just a calamity in my life, and you're so scared. You're perfectly fine now, aren't you? What would you do if you really died?"

Cheng Huan finally stopped crying, and said with relief, "They always say that those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune. It seems that this is indeed true for you."

Yu Xiao and Cheng Huan both asked curiously, and Jiang Chun laughed, "How infatuated is the Prince with her? Doesn't he have any good fortune to look forward to?" Before she could finish speaking, Yu Xiao spat at her, saying, "I've come back through so many hardships, and you're making fun of me."

Cheng Huan quickly added, "Yes, he's just returned. He should rest properly." She then ordered the kitchen to prepare a welcome meal for the maids. Jiang Chun wanted to lock Yan'er up, but Yu Xiao stopped her, saying, "She's been through thick and thin with us. Besides, who doesn't make mistakes in their life? Even the Emperor made mistakes. Let's not pursue this further. She must have learned her lesson this time. Let's be forgiving."

Jiang Chun laughed, "You say Cheng Huan is becoming more and more like a woman? I think you're the one who's truly being womanly." Saying this, she gave the orders as Yu Xiao had suggested.

Xiao Lie didn't return until evening, triumphantly accompanied by Zhu Xiu. Needless to say, everyone busied themselves preparing a feast for him. Xiao Lie barely ate anything, exchanging only a few words before heading back to his room. Xiao Feng sent people to reward him with many gifts.

The journey had been arduous and perilous, not to mention the thrills and excitement, which meant that Yu Xiao and Xiao Lie hadn't had a proper intimate moment together in all these days. Now that everything had settled down, Xiao Lie, in the prime of his youth, couldn't resist any longer. As soon as he returned to his room, he eagerly pounced on Yu Xiao, ready to make love.

Yu
Xiao tried to push him away several times, but Xiao Lie was like a piece of chewing gum, clinging to her and refusing to let go. His large hands slid restlessly inside her slightly open collar, and he said shamelessly, "Baby, darling, I haven't touched you for so many days. Please, for my sake, agree to my request." Though it was a plea, he had already taken off his blue robe, leaving only a white gauze undergarment. The semi-transparent fabric made Xiao Lie's blood boil, and his crotch was erect. He couldn't help but pull Yu Xiao into his arms and kiss his plain face repeatedly.

To be honest, Yu Xiao and Xiao Lie hadn't had many satisfying sexual encounters. Initially, Yu Xiao was forced into it, and even after developing feelings for Xiao Lie, she was busy escaping and had no time for such things. Even when they did have sex, Yu Xiao felt uneasy. Therefore, after careful consideration, she was willing this time, but the thought of the excruciating pain still filled her with fear. She struggled, but she was no match for Xiao Lie's strength. In an instant, she was stripped naked, her pale body like a tender lamb.

When Xiao Lie also removed his clothes, Yu Xiao saw his engorged member between his legs and exclaimed, "It...when did it become...so huge? You...you're going to use it...use it?"

Xiao Lie glanced down and chuckled wickedly, "Baby, you've received its favors several times, yet you still don't know what it looks like. I know, you must have been shy before. Today, I'll let you see it properly, what do you say?" He then raised his member and rubbed it against Yu Xiao's thigh, creating a unique and intoxicating sensation.

Yu Xiao blushed deeply, raising her hand to strike the enormous thing, saying, "This is the root of all lust; it's better to get rid of it completely." Startled, Xiao Lie grabbed her, grinning, "Alright! We're not even married yet, and you're already trying to murder your husband! It's one thing if you harm it, but what if your little mouth gets hungry later? Who will feed it? Therefore, for your happiness for the rest of your life, I absolutely cannot allow you to be so presumptuous." As he spoke, he quickly closed two fingers, approached the deep, dark opening, and, taking Yu Xiao by surprise, slithered inside like a nimble snake.

Yu Xiao gasped in surprise. Already weak, she couldn't withstand such a sudden movement while being held in Xiao Lie's arms; her body went limp, and she collapsed onto him.

With the soft, fragrant jade in his arms, Xiao Lie had no intention of being polite. He employed a thousand methods, pinching, pressing, squeezing, and scraping the soft passage with two fingers, making the jade flute gasp repeatedly. Her body grew increasingly weak, her legs kicking wildly, and she cursed angrily, but Xiao Lie paid no heed. He only carefully observed the pink entrance, seeing the folds gradually smoothing out and the intestinal flesh softening.And the touch was no longer as dry as before. He smiled contentedly and removed his fingers from the opening. He then slowly approached with the enormous object.

Yu Xiao suddenly saw this and screamed in terror, "I'll die! Don't let that thing in! I'll be dead!" Tears welled in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.

"No, no," Xiao Lie coaxed gently. "It's not like we haven't done it before. You just didn't see it then. This thing doesn't change every time, so you weren't afraid. Now that you've seen it, try it, and you'll know I'm not lying." As he spoke, he forcefully pushed the enormous object inside.

Yu Xiao finally couldn't hold back her tears and cried out, "What nonsense are you talking about? Why does it hurt even more than before? Pull it out quickly, or I'll never forgive you!" She cried, unable to bear the pain any longer, and twisted her body wildly, hoping to ease the pain, but it only intensified. March 4th, Chapter 1:

The Conflicts of a Cold War Couple. Zhou Song idly typed on his keyboard, the pressure of unemployment weighing heavily on him. He kept trying to find freelance work online, but his browsing always led him to pornographic websites. He couldn't resist reading erotic articles on these sites; he particularly enjoyed stories about wife-swapping, or rather, cuckolding. He had tried to persuade his wife to read one erotic article every night before bed, believing it was essential for maintaining their sexual arousal.

Zhou Song's wife, Jin Ling, was also unemployed. A 30-year-old woman, she had been a beauty before marriage, but after marriage, things had changed—that was Zhou Song's opinion. At least sexually, she had lost her appeal. Before marriage, she had been quite cooperative, but after marriage, Zhou Song sensed that his wife seemed to be experiencing sexual frigidity.

The Sex Tiger Forum became Zhou Song's destination. He opened the erotic literature section, hoping to find more exciting cuckolding stories. He enjoyed fantasizing, imagining his wife as the female protagonist in the pornographic articles he read. Perhaps due to sexual repression, he even planned to make his wife a prostitute, satisfying both his cuckoldry desires and his physical needs.

He flipped through countless pornographic novels, but there were none new ones. So, among those he'd read hundreds of times, he reopened "My Wife's Mid-Autumn Festival Rape," typing in the comments: "

I also enjoy watching my wife being fucked, especially by a group of migrant workers. I

particularly want my wife to be popular with men. Perhaps in reality, she's not open-minded, so I've been trying to make her more promiscuous. With little success.

My wife is thirty years old, 163cm tall, 48kg, measurements unknown, I don't know either. Her breasts aren't large, but her buttocks are big; she's the type who can have children. Seeing

my wife being fucked by others is much more exciting than fucking her myself. I even wish my wife would become a prostitute, even for free, just to have men fill her vagina with semen in front of me—that would be immense happiness for me." To this end, I tried every method to brainwash and train my wife, including pornographic videos and novels themed around group sex, orgy, or swapping, but with little success.

My wife would willingly suck my penis, but refused to swallow my semen; her pubic hair was inverted trapezoidal, long and black, her labia were grayish-black, and turned outwards when aroused, producing a lot of vaginal fluid when stimulated properly.

I am willing to make friends with all cuckold enthusiasts, and I also welcome lecherous men to have online sex with my wife.

1. If you can transform my wife into a cuckold, enabling her to unleash her sexual potential and enjoy the pleasure, my wife will provide you with sexual services for one month; 2. If you can transform my wife into a prostitute and make her mentally dependent on sexual intercourse, you can control her to have sex with or prostitute herself with anyone for one year, and all proceeds will belong to the developer.

He left a contact email address. This was the first time he had boldly spoken out his fantasies, and also the first time he had posted such information as selling his wife. He was aroused by his own words as he typed, and his lower body quickly swelled up. He was impulsive and had an urge to lick a woman's genitals.

Time flew by. There was a noise outside the door. Zhou Song quickly turned off the power and turned on the computer. Then, Jin Ling came in.

"Didn't you go out?" Jin Ling asked him.

Zhou Song turned around. His wife was already beside him. He reached out and rubbed Jin Ling's crotch, grinning lewdly. "Where could I have gone?" "What are you doing? You're always thinking about filthy things!" Jin Ling laughed and scolded.

"What are filthy things? Would you enjoy it if you weren't filthy?" Zhou Song pulled Jin Ling close with a lewd grin. "I just read some porn, and now I'm really hard, incredibly excited. Take off your pants, I want to eat your cunt!" "You're really a pervert! It's broad daylight, and you're already thinking about this?" Jin Ling reached out and touched Zhou Song's crotch. "It's really hard! But I have to make dinner now, don't even think about it!" "We'll make it later. I want to eat your juices now. It's been a long time since we've done it, hasn't it?" Zhou Song said, and started to take off her pants.

Jinling broke free of his hand and walked straight to the kitchen.

Zhou Song watched Jinling's plump buttocks sway as she walked out, his mind filled with the image of his wife's dark gray vulva, glistening with lustful fluids, between her legs... As night fell, Jinling leaned against the bed, flipping through the erotic novel Zhou Song had prepared for her, "The Adulterous Nana." It was a novel about orgy, and the protagonist, Nana, was a seemingly innocent adulterous woman. Her husband, like Zhou Song, enjoyed his wife being gang-raped, but unlike Zhou Song, Jinling was conservative, while Nana would have sex with any man. The TV was showing Zhou Song's treasured VCD. A woman of Asian descent was being gang-raped by five black men. This woman's genitals were similar to Zhou Song's wife, Jin Ling's, with thick pubic hair and a dark gray mons pubis. A huge black penis was inserted into the woman's vagina, and it was clear she was experiencing intense pleasure. Another huge black penis was in her mouth, and with each powerful thrust, she made muffled moans, which aroused Jin Ling… "Don't you think the bigger the penis, the more comfortable it is?" Zhou Song asked.

"Mmm," Jin Ling mumbled in response.

"If you were this person on TV, wouldn't it be great?" Zhou Song leaned against his wife, reaching out to touch Jin Ling's leg.

"I don't know!" "It must feel amazing, you're so wet!" Zhou Song did indeed touch her wet vulva, and waved his wet hand in front of his wife's eyes. "Look, what's this?" "Whatever you say!" Jin Ling also reached into her husband's pajama bottoms and grasped his erect penis, gently stroking it.

Zhou Song again slipped his hand inside Jin Ling's nightgown, rubbing her vulva.

"Is it itchy? Do you want to be fucked?" Zhou Song asked.

"Mmm!" Jin Ling closed her eyes, enjoying Zhou Song's flirting.

"When can you be like the heroine in the movie?" Zhou Song's hand was still inside Jin Ling's nightgown, his eyes fixed on the screen, sighing with envy.

Hearing this, Jin Ling opened her eyes and stared at Zhou Song.

Zhou Song couldn't take this constant attention anymore: "I mean, with her passion, don't you think our life has become increasingly boring these past few years of marriage?" Jin Ling's expression softened slightly: "You're a pervert!" "I haven't even told you to become a prostitute!" Zhou Song retorted boldly.

Jin Ling didn't speak; she turned to watch porn.

There was no plot, just endless piston-like movements or constant changes of partners, and she couldn't muster any interest.

Zhou Song thought Jin Ling had relaxed, so he used all his skills to stimulate her desire, and it seemed to have some effect. Jin Ling closed her eyes again and began to moan.

To achieve a better effect, Zhou Song didn't mount her; instead, he lifted Jin Ling's nightgown, spread her legs, and put his head between her legs.

Jin Ling's reaction became stronger and stronger, her moans louder and louder, and more vaginal fluid flowed from her vulva. Zhou Song continuously stimulated her clitoris with his tongue while rubbing her breasts.

Jinling looked up at the head buried between her legs, savoring the waves of pleasure from the warm, wet tongue on her vulva, as if it were melting her… She felt as if a thousand insects were biting inside her vagina, the tingling sensation making her feel empty and almost faint. She desperately wanted to shove that head between her legs into her vagina, and she was trying to press Zhou Song's head towards her vulva; however, she knew that his head couldn't fit into her narrow vagina. She knew what she needed, so she pulled hard on Zhou Song's ears, trying to pull him away… The moans grew deeper… Zhou Song felt that it was almost time. He looked up at his wife and said, "Do you want to be fucked?" "Yes," Jinling answered without hesitation this time.

Zhou Song straightened up, but before he could get into position, Jinling's hand was already there, grabbing Zhou Song's penis and trying to push it into her vagina, though there was still some distance.

Zhou Song's emotions were thus brought to the extreme; he still wanted to tease his wife. He then guided his penis and began rubbing it against Jinling's vulva.

Jinling was still enduring, but her vulva kept opening and closing, which gave Zhou Song a great sense of accomplishment. The constant lifting of her buttocks and the way she pressed Zhou Song's buttocks down gave Zhou Song a different kind of pleasure.

"You really want to be fucked, don't you?" Zhou Song took the opportunity to whisper in Jinling's ear.

"Yes, I want to be fucked by you, do you want to be fucked?" Jinling asked back.

"Yes, if you're more wanton and slutty, I'll want it even more." Zhou Song gently rubbed Jinling's breasts while slowly thrusting his penis into her "center."

"Ah...ah..." Jinling let out a comfortable sound from her throat.

"Your cunt feels so good to fuck, so warm and wet. I wonder what it's like when other men fuck you?" "What do you think it's like? It's all the same!" Jin Ling lifted her buttocks again, trying to push the already deep penis even deeper, and let out a long "Oh..." "Is it good?" "Mmm, very good." "Do you want to feel this good every day?" Zhou Song whispered in her ear.

"Yes," Jin Ling answered shyly, while lifting her buttocks up hard again. Zhou Song felt his penis had penetrated deep into Jin Ling's G-spot.

Zhou Song started moving, and with wave after wave of thrusts, accompanied by the gurgling sound of her juices, Zhou Song knew that Jin Ling had lost herself, so... "Tell me, you want to be a prostitute." "I want to be a prostitute!" Jin Ling said subconsciously as she moved with Zhou Song.

"Is your pussy a prostitute's pussy?" "Yes, my pussy is a prostitute's pussy, anyone can fuck it!" "How many men do you want to be fucked by a day?" Jin Ling didn't answer immediately, but instead grabbed Zhou Song's buttocks tightly, pressing down hard while simultaneously lifting her own buttocks upwards, before weakly saying, "Six." Zhou Song was also unusually excited. He knew that Jin Ling's answer was "calculated," not just something she said to agree with him. Two in the morning, two at noon, and two in the evening. He also knew that Jin Ling was both easily satisfied and difficult to satisfy. To bring her to her first orgasm, all he needed to do was use his mouth. But so far, in nine years, he had only given Jin Ling a second orgasm once, let alone a third. He hoped that this time would be the second time, so he thrust vigorously, constantly saying:

"I told you you're a slut, a whore, you like being fucked..." "I am a slut, a whore, I like being fucked, my cunt was born to be fucked by men... Ah..." Jinling arched her upper body, her head thrusting back forcefully. She reached her climax, gripping Zhou Song's buttocks tightly, as if trying to connect him and herself forever.

After a moment of calm, Zhou Song withdrew his still-erect penis and buried his head back into Jinling's crotch, which was smeared with vaginal fluid. He hoped to give her another orgasm.

Zhou Song carefully examined Jinling's genitals. The thick pubic hair was stuck to her mons pubis with vaginal fluid, her grayish-black labia were turned outwards, and her bright red vagina was still open, but vaginal fluid could still be seen flowing out of the opening. The pungent, fishy smell of the vaginal fluid was overwhelming.

Without hesitation, he opened his mouth and sucked on her vulva, as if kissing her, sticking his tongue into her vagina and sucking continuously… The afterglow of her orgasm had just passed, and Jinling, panting, looked at Zhou Song's head, a surge of passion rising in her heart—that hole had just been fucked by him, yet it was still so carefully "cared for"… She couldn't help but recall the conversation they had just had, those conversations were too stimulating for her, but also too unbelievable… The TV program continued, five black men were still using their huge penises (almost as thick as the yellow-skinned woman's forearm, two-thirds the length of her forearm) to take turns fucking the Asian woman, but her vaginal fluids weren't as plentiful as Jinling's… Jinling watched the video, and a feeling of itchiness rose in her heart again, which once again reminded her of the conversation—I am a slut, a prostitute, I like to be fucked… Jinling thought, if she were that woman in the video—this thought made her groan again, and her hands involuntarily pressed down on Zhou Song's head… The second wave of activity unfolded in the discussion of Jinling's flesh and blood.
"How much do you think your pussy is worth?" Zhou Song whispered in Jin Ling's ear.

"I don't know." Jin Ling looked at the TV screen, thinking that the penis inside her vagina belonged to a stranger—a client—maybe one of those black men on TV.

"How much would it cost to fuck you once?" Zhou Song asked, his breathing heavy.

"I don't know." "You're a slut, others would ask for a hundred yuan, you'd be worth at most 50 yuan." "50 it is, give me the money!" Jin Ling laughed, thrusting her buttocks upwards.

"Actually, I really want to see how lewd you are. A pussy like yours is really suitable to be a prostitute, so wide and loose, you could be fucked by a dozen men a day without a problem." "Nonsense." "I read it in a book, but just thinking about you being fucked by others makes me incredibly excited!" Zhou Song said sincerely.

"You pervert..." Jin Ling laughed and patted Zhou Song's buttocks.

"How about I find someone to fuck you?" "Sure..." "How about the construction workers at the site next door? They're all strong, and their dicks are definitely bigger than mine. You'll be fucked until you're ecstatic..." "No, who wants to be fucked by those dirty and ugly people?" "I like it when they fuck you, that way I won't be afraid you'll run off with them." As he spoke, Zhou Song began to thrust deeply.

"Hoo... Oh oh oh..." As the activity was about to end, the couple abandoned all moral principles. The husband talked about finding men to fuck his wife, and the wife talked about having men come to patronize her. Everything quieted down after the climax.

Zhou Song got out of bed, turned off the DVD, and lay down. Jin Ling picked up two handkerchiefs, one covering her lower body, and the other cleaning Zhou Song's penis. The whole room was filled with a lewd smell.

Zhou Song spoke first: "Was it good today?" "Mmm." Jin Ling's shy appearance made Zhou Song's penis tremble, but Zhou Song was already exhausted.

"Do you think it's more exciting to have sex quietly or like we did just now?" Zhou Song wanted to test him.

"I didn't find it exciting at all!" Morality returned to its place, and reserve prevailed again.

"Don't say it wasn't, you were so wet, and you still wanted to..." Zhou Song stopped in time, but it was too late. Jin Ling couldn't hold back anymore and said angrily, "Don't talk to me about this nonsense again. I think you've been ruined by those pornographic novels." "It's not like I'm really asking you to become a prostitute. I just want to improve the quality of our sex life. What's wrong with fantasizing a little?" Zhou Song also got angry. They were an old married couple. What was wrong with talking about these things when they were having sex? It stimulated both of their emotions, and at least it stimulated his own.

"Anyway, you can think about it if you want, but don't mention it to me!" Jin Ling said resentfully, then turned her head and went to sleep.

Since their last passionate sexual encounter, Zhou Song's sex drive had plummeted under Jin Ling's influence. Even reading pornographic novels didn't seem to help. More than a month had passed since then.

During this time, Jin Ling twice tried to make love to Zhou Song, but he refused both times.
Zhou Song couldn't understand it. There's an old saying: "Women at thirty are like tigers, at forty like wolves." According to the books, women in this age group should have sex every two days, which is considered very conservative, yet Jin Ling only had sex once every two weeks? He always wondered if Jin Ling was frigid! Despite his thoughts, seeing her never taking the initiative, always viewing sex as a male prerogative, and always saying discouraging things during sex, ultimately, her refusal to be unrestrained or promiscuous, made him feel very bored. Because of this, even though he wanted to have sex, he couldn't get an erection. He even tried reading erotic novels that used to arouse him, but it had no effect. Seeing how promiscuous and depraved the female protagonists were, and then thinking about Jin Ling's "frigidity," made him decide it was better not to. Jin

Ling also had something to say. Since that passionate encounter two months ago, she hadn't forgotten it, but a woman is a woman; even though she desperately wanted it, she had to maintain some restraint. Every night, she had to rub his penis to fall asleep. Although there was no actual penetration, at least she could hold it. But she couldn't figure out why she could never get him to get an erection.

Life went on as usual. Fortunately, Jinling had many friends, so she had something to do every day and wasn't too concerned about sex. But at night, she couldn't help but touch Zhou Song's penis to see if he was asleep.

Chen Yan was Jinling's friend, a bit older than her, and a housewife. She trusted Jinling and often talked to her about bedroom matters.

Before Jinling married Zhou Song, Jinling and Zhou Song went to Chen Yan's house together. At that time, she had just given birth, so the two of them talked in the room while Zhou Song and Chen Yan's husband chatted frivolously in the living room. After returning, Jinling told Zhou Song that Chen Yan was very bold, constantly teaching her that sex was pleasurable, and even gave her a book that wasn't exactly pornography, telling her to learn to enjoy life early.

Jinling was very frustrated about this and decided to go see Chen Yan. On the one hand, she was quite open with Jinling about marital matters, and although she was a gossip, she only talked about her own affairs and never about other people's secrets; on the other hand, she was unemployed and could easily find someone while staying at home. More importantly, two years ago, Chen Yan discovered her husband was having an affair and divorced him. Jinling wanted to know how Chen Yan coped with such an "empty" life.

Chen Yan's home was on the seventh floor of a residential complex. It was a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment with an area of over 160 square meters. Chen Yan's family was originally a well-off family.

Chen Yan was overjoyed to see Jinling; they hadn't talked for a long time.

After letting Jinling into the house, Chen Yan started the conversation:

"What brings you here? I thought having a husband made you forget your old friends." "What kind of talk is that, haha," Jinling said. "How have you

been lately?" "Don't mention it. How about you? How have you been lately? Does the divorce make you feel itchy?" Jinling laughed.

"Yeah, it's so uncomfortable!" Chen Yan said while wiping the coffee table with a cloth. "What, are you itchy too? Doesn't your husband sleep in the same bed with you every day? Still itchy?" "Don't mention me, just talk about yourself. Have you found a new boyfriend?" Jin Ling picked up a cup of tea and said with a light laugh, "I've been losing at mahjong lately, and gambling is boring, so I came to see you!" "Do you think I can find a new boyfriend? I'm thirty-three years old, and I have a child. I'm not like you, so young and beautiful!" Chen Yan said with a sigh.

"I'm thirty years old too, don't talk nonsense. Didn't you teach me to seize life? I just wanted to ask, what are you doing now? Do you want to go there?" Jin Ling asked.

"Which place? What do you mean, what are you going to do?" Chen Yan didn't understand for a moment.

"Stop being so serious! When you just gave birth, didn't you tell me that you were suffocating during your pregnancy?" "What do you mean, suffocating? What are you talking about?" Chen Yan really couldn't understand.

"Let's make love!" Jinling said shyly in a loud voice.

"Oh, you didn't mean it's because your 'cock' is itchy,' really!" Chen Yan suddenly realized.

"That sounds awful," Jinling laughed.

"Don't say it like that, men just love to hear it!" Chen Yan said seriously. "Actually, people are really all shameless!" "That's true, so are you itching for it?" Jin Ling knew this all too well; her husband even wanted her to be a prostitute.

"Itching!" "Then what should we do?" Jin Ling became interested.

"We'll just have to deal with it!" Chen Yan laughed teasingly.

"What do you mean by 'we'll just have to deal with it'?" "Come on, come to my room and you'll see what 'we'll just have to deal with it' means!" With that, Chen Yan stood up and pulled Jin Ling's hand, leading her into the bedroom.

Chen Yan's bedroom was quite elegant. A large bed was placed to the left of the entrance, facing north. The bedroom was large, and opposite the bed was a dressing table and a TV cabinet. Further to the left, by the window, were two sofas and a coffee table.

Chen Yan closed the door, walked to the TV cabinet, and pulled out a drawer, saying, "Jin Ling, come here!" Jin Ling went over and took a look. Good heavens, Chen Yan was just like her husband; the drawer was full of pornographic films.

"So many?" Jin Ling was a little embarrassed.

"That's quite a lot. These are some of my favorite shows; the rest are in the cabinet!" Chen Yan said smugly.

"Aren't you afraid of getting too irritated? Watching so many pornographic films, won't you just get itchier?" Jin Ling teased with a laugh.

"Yeah, the more I watch, the itchier it gets, so sometimes I have to find cucumbers or eggplants to relieve the itch!" Chen Yan said with a hint of disappointment. "Otherwise, what's the point of 'cold dishes'? They're all side dishes, haha..." Jin Ling casually flipped through the DVDs in the drawer and asked, "What kind of movies do you watch? Tell me about them." "Me? I'm not picky about anything. But I still prefer Western movies, but they don't have any plots, so they get boring after a while. Let me tell you, the main thing about watching Western movies is seeing those men's penises, so long and thick, and those foreign women looking so slutty. Japanese movies are okay too, mainly because the characters are all handsome men and beautiful women, and the key is that they have plots, but it's not easy to find top-quality ones. Most of these movies were bought by my ex-husband." "So what kind of plot do you like?" Jin Ling seemed to hear Zhou Song's words again—having many men gang rape her—quite exciting.
"I can't really explain it. I didn't know what kind of storylines I liked before. Back then, Guodong (Chen Yan's ex-husband) said I should immerse myself in the film and imagine that the female lead was myself, that would be interesting." Chen Yan paused, then continued, "At first, I didn't know how to imagine it, so he told me that he was gang-raped by many men, imagining his penis being fucked by many penises, and later I really found it very exciting. So, I prefer watching gang rape movies. Do you want to take a few home to watch?" "No need, you can keep them. Hehe." "Hey? Why are you asking me all these gossipy questions today?" Chen Yan was puzzled. "Did you have a fight with your husband, or is your husband impotent? It's okay, tell me, maybe I can help you solve it! If you tell me, I can also tell you a secret! Hehehe..." "What secret?" Jin Ling was curious again.

"How can I tell you this secret if you don't tell me why? It's my secret!" Chen Yan laughed.

"..." Jin Ling didn't know whether she should say it or not. After all, it was a matter between husband and wife, and it would be bad if it became a laughing stock.

"It's fine if you don't want to say it, but if I say it right, you can give me points, and if I say it wrong, you can shake your head! Besides, my secrets are more important than your little things! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't want to hear them!" Chen Yan couldn't help but want to share her secrets with others. She paused for a moment and then said, "Actually, I've had some hot dishes in the past year, not just cold dishes, hehehehe." "What hot dishes? Do you have a boyfriend?" Jin Ling guessed. "

I don't know how to say it, but it's not a boyfriend. Boyfriends can develop into husbands, but they can't become my husbands, hehe." "They?" Jin Ling didn't understand. "Not just one person?" "Yes, many. I don't even know the last name of most of them!" Chen Yan brushed her long hair.

"What's going on?" "Tell me what's wrong first, then I'll tell you!" Chen Yan knew how to protect herself, even in front of her best friend. Although she knew Jin Ling wouldn't tell anyone, it would still be beneficial to know a little about her situation.

"Actually, it's nothing..." Jin Ling paused for a moment, then continued, "Recently, my husband hasn't been paying much attention to me..." "Is he seeing another woman?" Chen Yan interrupted.

"No way, he hasn't gone out at all!" Jin Ling actually knew why Zhou Song was ignoring her, but she didn't want to say it.

"Could it be impotence? Then you're in for a lot of trouble!" Chen Yan sighed.

"I don't know... I just can't get it, it's driving me crazy." "Could it be because you keep saying things you shouldn't say during sex?" Chen Yan asked.

"What things shouldn't I say?" Jin Ling also wanted to know what things shouldn't be said during sex.

"Like work, money, things like that! By the way, are you both unemployed right now?" Chen Yan asked, arms crossed, like an expert.

"Hmm!" "I think it's about time. How long has it been since you two did 'that'?" "More than two months." "What, more than two months? You're so patient! If it were me, I would have already gone to find a lover! Hehe." Jinling was speechless with bitterness. It would be much easier if she went to find a lover herself. In order not to dwell on her own problem, Jinling had to change the subject: "What about you? Can you tell me your secret?" "Didn't I just tell you? I have a partner!" Chen Yan casually touched her breasts.

"How many?" Jinling didn't see Chen Yan's movement, otherwise she would have noticed that Chen Yan's breasts were much larger than a year ago.

"I don't know how many, a lot, I guess." "A lot? How many? If not a boyfriend, then what is he? That's ridiculous!" Jinling was confused.

"He's like a client." "What?" This sentence surprised Jinling a lot. This sentence also indicated that Chen Yan was a prostitute. She remembered Zhou Song's words—"I want you to become a prostitute"—and suddenly, becoming a prostitute didn't seem so far off; it felt like it was about to happen to her.

"What's the big deal?" Chen Yan found Jin Ling's reaction even more surprising, but she didn't know Jin Ling's thoughts stemmed from her husband. "Don't tell anyone, including your Zhou Song! Otherwise, I'll be in big trouble." "Oh...oh..." Jin Ling stammered.

...Later, Chen Yan taught her several techniques to help Zhou Song regain his virility. But Jin Ling was distracted, and as evening approached, she took her leave.

Back home, Zhou Song was still fiddling with the computer. She used to worry that Zhou Song would use the computer to find lovers online, so she habitually leaned over to look at the screen.

Zhou Song was reading an email:

"Mr. Cuckold:

Hello!

I read your article and deeply resonated with it. I am also a cuckold enthusiast; I also enjoy seeing my wanton wife being gang-raped by a group of strange men in front of me." My wife is also incredibly promiscuous. She loves sex, and as a primary school teacher, she's beautiful, has a sexy figure, and is quite popular. As far as I know, she's been with 21 men besides me, and she's still seeing five or six of them. Like you said, I've suggested she become a prostitute, but she said she's afraid of getting diseases. If it were safe, I think she really would. The

only difference between us is that you don't have a ready-made cuckold wife, while I do. My short-term goal is for my wife to be with 100 men, and my long-term goal, as you wrote in your article, is to make her a slut, a public toilet where any man can't resist sex, leaving a souvenir in her vagina.

If possible, could you introduce me to some clean clients? On one hand, I want to achieve my goal of having my wife with 100 men as soon as possible; on the other hand, I plan to let my wife experience what it's like to be a prostitute—it'll definitely be very exciting. As for the price, that doesn't matter; hygiene is the most important thing. You know being a prostitute is different from having an affair; it's not good if acquaintances find out. That's why I'm asking for your help. After all, the person you introduce probably doesn't know us.

I'm in Dalian. If you have the chance, you're welcome to come and have sex with my wife. I'll definitely make sure she's thoroughly cleaned and ready for your big cock.

Enclosed is a photo of my wife, please accept it with a smile.

There are plenty of cuckolds, but this woman is really quite pretty!

"Have you seen enough?" Zhou Song's cold voice pulled Jin Ling back to reality. She couldn't understand what she had done wrong to warrant Zhou Song's anger.

"Who's looking at your trash!" Jin Ling said irritably, putting down her handbag and going straight to the kitchen. All night, Jin Ling kept thinking about that email. Was what it said true? Does a man really feel excited and satisfied when his wife is with another man? That cuckold really is a cuckold, even having short-term goals and long-term plans—and these goals and plans are to make her wear even more cuckold hats?

Jin Ling decided to still go see Chen Yan and talk to her about Zhou Song. Of course, she couldn't let Chen Yan know that Zhou Song had this cuckolding interest, so she chose a copy of "The Adulterous Nana" from Zhou Song's collection of erotic novels, put it in her bag, and left early.

"Sister Yan—Sister Yan—" Jin Ling arrived at Chen Yan's door at around ten o'clock.

"Who is it?" Chen Yan, seemingly still half asleep, yawned as she opened the door. "Who is it? Why are you up so early?" "How was I supposed to know you weren't up so late?" Jin Ling threw her handbag onto the sofa as she entered and plopped down.

"Didn't I tell you yesterday? I'm very busy at night!" Chen Yan adjusted her semi-transparent nightgown.

Jin Ling glanced at Chen Yan. Under the semi-transparent nightgown, she could clearly see Chen Yan's firm breasts and lush pubic hair. From her angle, her vulva, beneath Chen Yan's sparse pubic hair, was parted, revealing a dark red labia—she wasn't wearing a bra. "Really? So sexy?" "What's wrong with that! Come on over, I'm going to wash up." Chen Yan closed the door and went back to her bedroom, which had an ensuite bathroom.

Jin Ling followed her into the bedroom and sat down on the bed. Chen Yan went straight into the bathroom.

"Why are you here so early today?" Chen Yan asked from inside the bathroom.

"Just bored!" Jinling glanced around the room, sensing a masculine scent lingering in the air. She stood up and surveyed the surroundings, finally spotting several wads of tissues and three damp condoms in a wastebasket by the bed near the window. "I came here today specifically to learn from you," she said. "Learn what?" Chen Yan, brushing her teeth, mumbled.

"Learn how to seduce men, haha," Jinling laughed.

"Aren't you afraid your husband will catch you cheating?" Chen Yan laughed too.

"If I were afraid, why would I have come!" Jinling said decisively.

"Not bad, are you feeling lonely too?" Chen Yan echoed.

"Actually, it's not that serious, haha, just kidding, don't take it seriously. What were you up to last night? Haha, did you seduce some men?" Jinling glanced at the wastebasket; she really wanted to pick up the condoms and see what other men's semen looked like.

"Yeah, how did you know?" "That man must be really good," Jinling said enviously.

"Which man?" "The man you seduced!" "How do you know he's good?" Chen Yan peeked into the bathroom and saw Jin Ling staring at the trash can. She couldn't help but laugh. "You mean those condoms? Nonsense!" "Oh..." Jin Ling looked like a caught thief, her face flushing red. She protested, "No...nothing like that..." "Don't be shy. I think you're just feeling restless, no, I should say you're feeling incredibly empty, hehe..." Chen Yan came out of the bathroom with a towel, wiping her face as she continued, "Don't be shy, it's only natural. Those condoms weren't used by one man." "Not just one? Then..." Jin Ling had guessed it, but she still couldn't accept it. "
Hehe, it's okay to tell you, it was four men. But they're all very good, you're not wrong about that." Chen Yan said with relish.

"Who are they?" Jin Ling asked instinctively, always wanting to get to the bottom of things like this.

"It's like this, they're all from out of town. I only know one of them, surnamed Huang, but I don't know his given name. The other three are from his hometown, working as laborers on a construction site in this industrial development zone next to us. You wouldn't believe how rough these guys are, not only are they rough, but their genitals are too. Most of them are farmers who have abandoned their families and can't go back home for years. Besides doing heavy labor, they either go to prostitutes." "You're really something, aren't you afraid of getting hurt?" Jin Ling said with no small amount of envy. "How did you get into this line of work?" "You know He Mei, right? She's the one who often plays mahjong with you. You should have heard that she runs a brothel." Chen Yan shook her hair with a towel, turned around, and went into the bathroom to put on the towel.

Jin Ling looked at the way Chen Yan's big buttocks swayed and couldn't help but feel hot: "You should put your clothes on first, otherwise it won't be good if someone comes looking for you again." "It's okay, no one has come looking for me in a long time. If anyone does, it's just some lustful wild men, hehe." Chen Yan walked out of the bathroom with a grin.

"I know He Mei, but how did you get involved with her..." "Two years ago, when I first got divorced, I didn't think much of it. At first, I just let it go on my own. For a while, I really couldn't hold back anymore. To be honest, back then, I wanted any man to rape me. Haha, later Haixia introduced me to her. She invited me to play mahjong, and that's how I met He Mei.

She said that the girls she worked with were doing well, earning nearly 10,000 yuan a month, and there was still more demand than supply. She also revealed that some local beauties were also in this line of work. At that time, I thought maybe I could do it too." Chen Yan paused, plopped down in front of the dressing table, picked up the face cream, and started applying makeup. "Actually, it's..." Everyone was curious, but no one dared to ask. So I asked her, "Aren't those girls afraid of getting diseases?" He Mei said, "Actually, it's hard to get a disease in a place like ours. Why? Because the massage parlors she runs are low-end. The sophisticated people don't come here. Those who do come are mostly migrant workers or laborers who haven't been exposed to other external factors. Besides, they usually use condoms when they have sex, so they're not afraid at all."

After meeting He Mei a few times, I felt she was quite trustworthy; she wouldn't say things she shouldn't. She understood my situation and even suggested I do some part-time work. At first, I was hesitant and didn't want to, but then I saw how considerate she was, and I felt... Feeling empty, I agreed.

He Mei's hair salon also offered massages, and the masseuses would also serve customers, so I didn't need to work there as a hostess. They only called in housewives when they ran out of prostitutes. I just had to leave my photo there; I didn't have to be a "chicken" to be picked over. He Mei was quite considerate of us for our safety. She usually only had them serve out-of-towners; locals used the hostess masseuses, but the commission for the latter was less.

The hair salon itself wasn't very high-end, so most of the customers were migrant workers or laborers from out of town. A massage cost 30 yuan for 45 minutes, including the services provided by the masseuses and He Mei. Mei gets 50%; sex usually costs 100 yuan, and He Mei gets 60%.

This is the general situation, but for stay-at-home housewives like Jinling, He Mei takes 70%. Because they are stay-at-home housewives, they usually only go out to satisfy their sexual dissatisfaction. Besides, since she works at her friend's hair salon, her friend always has something on her, so she can't earn more. In other words, I only get 30 yuan for being with a man, but in this city, there are too many migrant workers and too many sexually frustrated people, so I can earn nearly 10,000 yuan a month.” “Then He Mei is making a fortune?” Jinling's eyes widened. She couldn't understand how the income from being with men could be so much less than that from not being with men.

"Of course. There are so many girls, I know at least six, each of them sees two men a day. He Mei earns 720 yuan a day, and there are others like me, she earns more than 1,000 yuan a day. At first, I hadn't had sex in a long time, so I saw five or six a day. You tell me, how much money could she make from me every day!" "Three or four hundred yuan!" "That's right, but later I learned my lesson. I told those clients to call me if they missed me, and gradually my clients decreased. Last year I told He Mei that I wouldn't go anymore. She knew I made a lot the year before last, so she didn't think about going anywhere else, hehe." "So how much did you earn?" Jin Ling asked curiously.

"A duplex." "How much is that?" "Not much, just over 300,000." "That much? A year?" Jinling couldn't believe it.
"Isn't a year a lot? A year without menstruation, being fucked by men every day, sometimes seven or eight a day, sometimes four or five, I'm almost worn out." Chen Yan took a breath, as if it had happened just yesterday.

"You can handle it?" Jinling couldn't imagine what it was like to be fucked by seven or eight men a day, but she knew that she didn't have her period because of birth control pills.

"What's there to handle? Women are born to be fucked by men, it doesn't matter who fucks them. It's so pleasurable, I've been exhausted several times." Chen Yan was immersed in the afterglow of the pleasure.

"I don't even want to think about it for a week after my husband fucks me, you're really something!" Jinling sincerely admired her.

"That's because you don't know how to enjoy it. I really can't stand not having so many guys fucking me now. How about it, do you want to join in? I guarantee it'll feel amazing." Chen Yan laughed, patting her firm breasts. "Fucking has another function, it's breast enhancement." "Really?! Nonsense, hehe." Jin Ling laughed too. "I brought you a novel from my husband's collection today. He really likes this novel." "What novel? You know I don't read much." Chen Yan said.

"You'll like it, you horny woman, hehe." Jin Ling said, getting up and going back to the living room to get the book.

Soon, Jin Ling handed the book to Chen Yan. Chen Yan looked at the cover and laughed, "Your husband likes to read erotic novels too?" "Which man isn't horny? There aren't many women as horny as you! Hehe." "Get lost, if you weren't horny, why would you come here to see me?" "By the way, why are there only three condoms for four people?" Jin Ling was thinking about all those condoms.

"You have no idea how energetic those men are. They fucked me like crazy last night. At first, no one wore condoms. Everyone ejaculated inside. The second round, they felt it was too loose and wet, so they put on condoms. One of the guys, a guy in his early twenties, probably unmarried, said he liked the wet feeling inside, so he never wore one." Listening to Chen Yan's words, Jin Ling felt a tingling, itchy sensation in her lower body. She said, "I'm going to the bathroom. I'm having lunch here; you have to treat me!" With that, Jin Ling went into the bathroom, closed the door behind her, and hurriedly pulled down her pants. Her underwear was already soaked and sticky. She quickly grabbed a tissue and started wiping herself.

"Why did it take so long!" Chen Yan called from the bedroom.

"Almost done." Jin Ling hurriedly threw the tissue into the toilet, flushed it with a "whoosh," pulled up her pants, and opened the door.

"Are you itchy? Did Ah Song do it to you yesterday?" Chen Yan asked.

"No way!" Jinling said shyly, "No!" "Men are all perverts. They have wives but don't use them. Don't deprive yourself too. Why don't you find a lover? Hehe." "How do I find one? I don't know how. Besides, what if others find out! You should teach me how to get my Zhou Song to be aroused!" "Teasing him, being coquettish, don't tell me you don't know how!" Chen Yan stared at Jinling with wide eyes as if she were looking at an alien. In her memory, Jinling should be better at being coquettish than anyone else. "Spray some perfume before going to bed, wear some sexy and alluring lingerie, and look at your plump butt. Not to mention men, even women would want to sleep with you." "..." Jinling was speechless. Just like Zhou Song said, she would do these things before marriage, but after marriage, she just made a lot of noise and shouted every day. She didn't have any cuteness at all. No wonder Zhou Song got angry when he saw her. She didn't understand why she could be proactive before marriage, but after marriage, it was like she was just fulfilling her duty and had no initiative at all.

"Zhou Song is really good; he doesn't go around flirting with other women. As for you, I can't help you with this kind of thing. You'll have to figure it out yourself. I'll go cook, and after we eat, we'll check the stock market." "Stocks? You trade stocks too?" "What else would I do? This is called covering up the truth. If I didn't trade stocks, where would all this money come from? People would definitely be suspicious, right? Nobody knows if I'm making money or losing money in the stock market, which just proves that my money comes from a legitimate source, hehe." Chen Yan was quite perceptive.

"Oh, I see. By trading like this, no one will think you're making money by selling sex. You're so clever!" Jin Ling said with genuine admiration.

"You just found out? Last year I was still involved in the stock market, but now everyone knows I'm trading stocks, so I just bought a computer and stay home to show off. I don't need to check the market every day; I just listen to what others are saying occasionally. Anyway, I don't invest much in the stock market, so it doesn't matter whether I make or lose money. Hey, didn't you say your husband used to trade? Look at how smart he is, maybe he could actually make some money for me!" Jin Ling left as evening approached. She had specifically told Chen Yan to read that novel and come back to chat with her the next day.

Over the past two days, based on Jin Ling's visit and her words, Chen Yan had gotten a general idea of what was going on and began to have some strange thoughts. Chen Yan thought to herself, "I used to be a prostitute in someone else's shop, why not drag Jin Ling into it too? Let Jin Ling entertain clients at home. Firstly, Jin Ling already knows too many of my secrets. Although I believe Jin Ling won't tell anyone else, there's no guarantee she won't tell Zhou Song, and Zhou Song might tell his friends. The best way is to get Jin Ling involved; that way, Zhou Song won't be able to say anything. Besides, judging from Jin Ling's behavior these past few days, she's clearly in heat; otherwise, she wouldn't be constantly eyeing those condoms."

Having made up her mind, she picked up a novel to read. This further solidified Chen Yan's idea—this book, *The Adulterous Nana*, was downloaded by Zhou Song from the internet, edited, and printed out. Because Nana in the book was the perfect example of the adulterous wife Zhou Song had always longed for, he had been insisting that Jin Ling read the novel, and Jin Ling also wanted to understand Chen Yan's perspective through the book.

As Chen Yan read the book, she unconsciously touched her genitals, thinking to herself: Perhaps Zhou Song likes promiscuous women. The key now is to find out some of Zhou Song's views from Jin Ling.

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