"You dare!" Nangong Xiao refused to back down, glaring fiercely at the whip in the ugly woman's hand, his lips twitching as he lashed it again and again.
The woman gave a strange, shrill laugh, then grabbed Nangong Xiao's collar and ripped it open, exposing his strong chest and abdomen to the air. Her eyes lit up as she looked at him: "Tsk tsk, what a great physique!"
The woman was very close to Nangong Xiao. Looking at her red lips and black teeth, Shen Lixue felt as if the woman's pungent bad breath was hitting her face, making her feel extremely disgusted. She silently mourned for Nangong Xiao, thinking how hard it was for him to endure it...
"Ugly freak, get away from me!" Nangong Xiao struggled with all his might, but still couldn't break free from the tough ropes. A cold glint flashed in his wicked eyes.
Nangong Xiao continued his rude scolding, but the woman not only didn't leave, she escalated her anger, quickly tearing at Nangong Xiao's clothes: "If you scold me again, I'll castrate you..."
The woman tore the silk robe into pieces, which were scattered messily on the ground. Shen Lixue helplessly rubbed her forehead. Today, she had already witnessed two women forcing themselves on men. The difference was that her cousin Yan was drugged, which gave Zhuang Kexin the opportunity to take advantage of him. This woman, on the other hand, had drugged Nangong Xiao so that he was awake and openly 'abducted' him.
Nangong Xiao's clothes were quickly stripped off by the woman, leaving him only in white fur trousers. His strong body was tightly bound to the stool, completely exposed. The woman reached out again to tear off his last remaining fur trousers.
Suddenly, a large hand covered Shen Lixue's eyes, and Dongfang Heng's cold voice rang out from the side: "Don't look anymore!"
Shen Lixue pouted. She didn't want to see this erotic scene either, but the woman was too fast. Before she could react, the woman had already stripped off her clothes.
Shen Lixue's lips curled up slightly, as if she was suppressing a smile. She never thought that Nangong Xiao, such a big man, would be sexually assaulted. "Quickly save Nangong Xiao!" If you don't save him soon, he will be violated by that woman!
Nangong Xiao's clothes were completely stripped off. Ignoring his fierce, furious eyes that seemed to be spitting fire, the woman's lewd gaze roamed over him without any attempt to hide it, clicking her tongue in admiration. She picked up the leather whip in her hand and lashed it down hard against his strong skin. The sound of the whip striking his skin was truly a beautiful melody. Once he was covered in blood, she would enjoy him properly...
"Whoosh!" Just as the whip fell, a pebble shot out of nowhere and struck the woman's wrist hard. Her wrist felt like it was broken, burning with pain, and she couldn't muster any strength in her arm. The whip fell to the ground, and the woman's fierce gaze turned to the window: "Who goes there?"
Shen Lixue covered herself with a black veil, kicked open the window and jumped in. With a flick of her fingers, silver needles shot out one after another towards the woman. Taking advantage of the woman's retreat, she picked up the still intact long robe on the ground and covered Nangong Xiao with it.
Shen Lixue was dressed in a black outfit, her entire body shrouded in darkness except for her eyes. However, her slender figure and agile movements aroused the woman's jealousy, and her eyes blazed with fury: "You slut, how dare you steal my man!"
Just as her undamaged hand was about to unleash its poison, another stone shot out, striking her left hand hard. Like her right arm, the woman's left arm instantly went numb, rendering her powerless.
There are also hidden masters in the shadows!
The woman was shocked. She dodged Shen Lixue's silver needles and used her last bit of strength to throw out a packet of poison powder. As the poison powder spread, a stench filled the air. Shen Lixue, Dongfang Heng, and Nangong Xiao all held their breath. Taking advantage of their momentary distraction, the woman turned around and quickly flew away!
Shen Lixue covered her mouth and nose, about to give chase, when Dongfang Heng floated in. Her body was covered in poison, which she could use at any time. Even if you caught up with her, you couldn't catch her!
"Dongfang Heng, Shen Lixue, what are you two doing here?" Nangong Xiao stared blankly at Dongfang Heng, dressed in white, and Shen Lixue, in a tight-fitting outfit. He had been seen in his most disheveled moment by the two of them. How embarrassing!
Shen Lixue glanced at Nangong Xiao indifferently, and several silver needles flew towards him. To his astonishment, the silver needles severed the ropes, and his tightly bound hands and feet were instantly relieved.
"Thank you so much!" Nangong Xiao struggled to his feet, quickly put on his last remaining outer garment, his forehead covered in a layer of cold sweat, and muttered resentfully, "That ugly monster's medicine is really powerful!"
"Nangong Xiao, where did you meet such a stunning woman?" Nangong Xiao's outer robe was also torn, revealing patches of skin. Shen Lixue couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. That woman was truly fierce.
"In a brothel!" As soon as he finished speaking, Nangong Xiao suddenly realized he had said too much and immediately shut his mouth.
"So it was you who owed a debt of romantic entanglement!" Shen Lixue looked at Nangong Xiao with a half-smile.
"This is the first time I've ever met her. I have no debt to her. That woman has never seen a man in her eight lifetimes. She secretly drugged me as soon as she saw me!" Thinking of everything that had just happened, Nangong Xiao broke out in a cold sweat. If Dongfang Heng and Shen Lixue hadn't come, he really would have been raped by that ugly monster.
He, the dignified heir of the King of Yunnan, was actually humiliated by an ugly woman... How shameful!
"Does she know that you are the Prince of Yunnan?" Shen Lixue raised an eyebrow.
"After she captured me, I mentioned it to her and kept repeating it, but she was unmoved. She must be a desperate criminal, fearless and ruthless!" A hint of anger flashed in Nangong Xiao's wicked eyes: "I will go back immediately to gather men and search the earth to find that ugly monster and avenge this humiliation!"
Shen Lixue raised her eyebrows slightly. She knew that Nangong Xiao was the crown prince, yet he still dared to make a move. Was he not afraid of the Qingyan royal family or the King of Yunnan? Was he just bold, or was his identity unusual?
"You should go to the palace first and find Physician Chen to get rid of the poison!" Dongfang Heng, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.
Nangong Xiao nodded in agreement. His body was too weak to be killed by any guard. Even if Dongfang Heng hadn't said anything, he would have gone to the palace first to detoxify.
Dongfang Heng, dressed in white, was tall and handsome, while Shen Lixue, in a black outfit, was as beautiful as a night elf. The two stood together and looked very well-matched, which made Nangong Xiao extremely jealous. However, considering that Dongfang Heng had saved him once, he decided not to pursue the beauty for the time being.
Hurriedly stepping out of the hut, Nangong Xiao stared in the direction where the woman had disappeared and roared fiercely, "This young master will personally capture that ugly monster and tear her to pieces!"
After Nangong Xiao left, Shen Lixue looked at Dongfang Heng: "Can you find out the identity of that woman?" That woman knows how to use poison and is a dangerous person. The torture instruments she uses range from dripping wax to cutting, pinching fingers, and castrating people. Tonight, Nangong Xiao was the victim, but tomorrow night and the night after, it will be someone else.
Dongfang Heng shook his head: "We can't find her for now, but she will definitely reappear!" As long as she appears, his people will be able to find her!
A delicate pink petal peeked out from Dongfang Heng's white sleeve, its beauty enhanced by the dark night. Shen Lixue suddenly remembered that Lin Yan still needed the Tianshan Snow Lotus to heal his injuries: "Dongfang Heng, what did you say you wanted most?" As long as she could give him what he wanted, the Tianshan Snow Lotus would be hers.
Dongfang Heng looked at Shen Lixue, his dark eyes unfathomable. Shen Lixue also looked at him, her clear, spring-like eyes devoid of emotion, only filled with doubt and confusion. Dongfang Heng changed the subject of his words, which were on the tip of his tongue: "I want to drink. Let's have a drinking contest. If you win, the Heavenly Snow Lotus is yours!"
"I don't drink strong liquor!" Shen Lixue frowned tightly. She couldn't stand the pungent taste of strong liquor even after just one sip, so how could she possibly win against Dongfang Heng?
“Let’s drink something else. It’s not too strong, I guarantee you’ll like it!” Dongfang Heng said casually, then got up and walked towards the Holy King’s Mansion. Shen Lixue thought for a moment, then slowly followed behind, wanting to see what kind of wine it was first. If the wine didn’t suit her taste, she could leave later.
He heard soft footsteps behind him. Dongfang Heng's gaze was deep, and a beautiful smile curved his lips.
When Dongfang Heng and Shen Lixue returned to the Holy King's Mansion, it was already dawn. Dongfang Heng took out a set of clothes from the closet and handed them to Shen Lixue: "It will be light soon, don't wear night clothes again!"
The dress is a light green Xiang skirt, with delicate dark embroidery on the collar, cuffs and front, and beautiful flowers embroidered on the hem. From a distance, it looks like a beautiful ink painting.
"Why do you have women's clothes here?" Shen Lixue looked at Dongfang Heng with a puzzled gaze. The last dress fit her perfectly, as if it had been tailor-made for her. Although she hadn't worn this dress yet, she had roughly compared it and it was her size.
"Just wear this as a gift for now!" Dongfang Heng coughed a few times and strode out. "I'm going to the bathhouse. There's another bathhouse behind the screen. Please make yourself at home!"
The night wind was a bit chilly, and coupled with the sweat she had accumulated from running around in the middle of the night, her clothes clung to her body uncomfortably. After Dongfang Heng left, she took her clothes and went behind the screen.
After bathing and washing up, the servants brought her delicious food. Shen Lixue ate quickly, and through the window, she saw that Dongfang Heng had returned from his bath and was sitting in the shade of a tree, drinking tea, dressed in white brocade robes. On the small table in front of him were two jars of wine.
After finishing her porridge, Shen Lixue stepped out of her room. The bright sun shone on her face, warm and comforting. Despite not having slept all night, she didn't feel sleepy. A faint fragrance wafted through the air; it wasn't strong liquor, but a very mild aroma.
Shen Lixue raised an eyebrow: "What kind of wine is this?" Smelling it, the wine is not spicy and has a faint fragrance of osmanthus.
"Try this osmanthus wine specially made in the palace!" Dongfang Heng poured the wine from the pot. The transparent white wine slowly flowed into the porcelain cup, rippling in circles. Dongfang Heng picked up one of the cups and handed it to Shen Lixue.
Shen Lixue took the wine glass, and a faint fragrance wafted towards her. She took a small sip; it wasn't spicy, and there wasn't even much of an alcohol taste. Instead, it had a subtle sweetness, and the taste was quite good. "Is this really wine?"