"Your Majesty, I have come to the palace to request that Your Majesty cancel the marriage between His Highness the Crown Prince and Yu Ting. Yu Ting is still chaste, but her body has been seen by others, and she is no longer worthy of His Highness the Crown Prince!" Duke Wen emphasized the words "still chaste," secretly observing the Emperor's reaction. He was furious. Shen Minghui had come at just the right time, revealing everything. If he were to ask for an imperial decree to grant the marriage, he would be courting death.
The Emperor gave a curt reply, his gaze sharp: "Qin Junhao is also the Crown Prince. It's not a bad deal for Yuting to marry him. Duke Wen can prepare a dowry for Yuting!"
The Duke of Wen's sliver of hope instantly sank to the bottom. The Emperor had given up on Yu Ting and agreed to let her marry into the Southern Frontier. How could this be!
In the bamboo garden, Shen Lixue sat by the window, listening to the guards report that Duke Wen had left the palace in a daze. Su Yuting, upon hearing the news, made a ruckus, her lips slightly upturned. Shen Minghui had indeed lived up to her expectations, revealing the matter. This time, Su Yuting was determined to marry no one but Qin Junhao.
“Although the imperial decree has not yet been issued, Su Yuting cannot escape the fate of being sent to a political marriage!” Dongfang Heng looked at Shen Lixue, his jade-like fingers lightly touching the teacup.
"I hope Su Yuting can remember these lessons and stop trying to scheme against me every day." Shen Lixue's lips curled into a cold smile. If Su Yuting harbored any more ill intentions, she would retaliate without hesitation!
A cold wind blew by. Shen Lixue looked at the star-studded night sky, then glanced at Dongfang Heng: "It's late. You should go back to the Holy King's Mansion to rest."
"We're not going back tonight!" Dongfang Heng put down his teacup, picked up Shen Lixue, and walked to the bedside. "You watched other people's wedding nights during the day, why don't we try it too!"
Chapter 105 A Forced Kiss Combining Coaxing and Deception
Shen Lixue froze, staring wide-eyed at Dongfang Heng: "You're not serious, are you?"
"Am I joking?" Dongfang Heng slowly walked to the bedside, placed Shen Lixue on the bed, and reached out to untie her sash. His jade-like fingers shimmered in the candlelight, reflecting his handsome face, making him look like a dream.
Shen Lixue reached out and grabbed Dongfang Heng's hand, saying urgently, "We can't try this kind of thing."
"Why can't we try?" Dongfang Heng raised an eyebrow at Shen Lixue, her figure clearly reflected in his dark eyes.
"I haven't reached the age of fifteen yet!" Shen Lixue remembered that in ancient times, women could only marry after reaching the age of fifteen and reaching the age of fifteen. Before that, they were still little girls and could not perform the rites of marriage!
“Shen Caiyun is a year younger than you, and she has already become Qin Junhao’s woman!” Dongfang Heng removed Shen Lixue’s hand, and with a flick of his jade-like fingers, he unbuttoned one of the buttons on her Xiang dress, revealing her slender neck and delicate collarbone.
Shen Lixue's breath hitched, and she reached out to grab Dongfang Heng's hand again: "Wait, we're not married yet!"
"Shen Caiyun and Qin Junhao are not married yet, so don't worry, I will take responsibility for you!" Dongfang Heng said calmly, and then reached to unbutton Shen Lixue's clothes.
She gripped his wrist tightly, two flames of anger burning deep within her cool eyes: "Dongfang Heng, this kind of thing... it's not good for your health to do it too early..."
“Probably not!” Dongfang Heng paused, as if considering it for a moment: “Qingyan has women who slept with men before they came of age, and I haven’t heard of any harm to their bodies.”
“These things vary from person to person. Different people have different constitutions, so the results will naturally be different. But we should believe it’s true rather than not, or we’ll regret it!” Shen Lixue looked at Dongfang Heng, speaking slowly and deliberately, her gaze solemn.
"Although you lack internal energy, your agility and speed are extremely fast, and your physique is excellent. Moreover, you will be of marriageable age in a few months, so engaging in sexual activity now will not have any negative impact on your health!"
As Dongfang Heng spoke, he reached out to unbutton Chen Lixue's clothes, but she stopped him again: "I grew up in Qingzhou, so my physical foundation isn't very good."
"If you stop me again, I'll use acupressure on you!" Dongfang Heng raised an eyebrow at Shen Lixue: "Are you going to let me take off my clothes obediently, or do you want me to use acupressure on you before I take them off?"
Shen Lixue's hand froze, her eyebrows furrowing tightly. Dongfang Heng's martial arts were unfathomable. She had the moves but no internal strength. He struck her pressure points, and she couldn't dodge at all. She compromised and said, "Does it have to be tonight?"
"The moon is beautiful tonight, such a lovely time, we can't waste it!" Dongfang Heng removed Shen Lixue's hand, his jade-like fingertips lightly flicking the buttons, which bloomed like flower petals, revealing her delicate skin and crimson bodice.
Shen Lixue turned to look out the window. The world was pitch black, with stars twinkling in the black sky. Was this what they called a beautiful moon?
A gentle breeze blew through her open clothes onto her skin, making Shen Lixue's breathing a little uneven: "Dongfang Heng, at the inn, I only went into the outer room, not the inner room, and I didn't see anything!" The implication was that she hadn't seen anyone having sex.
Dongfang Heng didn't speak, his eyes lowered as he continued unbuttoning her clothes.
"Dongfang Heng, do you remember you promised me that you would give me time and not pressure me?" Shen Lixue brought out her last trump card. This concerned her lifelong happiness, and she couldn't make a hasty decision.
Dongfang Heng remained unmoved, not even lifting his eyelids. He unbuttoned the last button of Shen Lixue's dress, glanced up at her, his dark eyes unfathomable. His jade-like fingers gently tugged at the ribbon around her waist; if he pulled it off, her exquisite figure would be revealed.
"I can do it myself!" Shen Lixue exclaimed in surprise, waving her hand away from Dongfang Heng's clutches. She then playfully tugged at the ribbon with her small hand, saying, "Take care of yourself!"
“Alright!” Dongfang Heng naturally unbuckled his belt and buttons, took off his white outer robe and hung it on the clothes rack, wearing only a thin silk inner garment, and turned to look at Shen Lixue.
Shen Lixue glared at Dongfang Heng, gritting her teeth. He took off his clothes right in front of her, and he did it so naturally, without the slightest awkwardness. She should take off her outer garment herself and not let Dongfang Heng touch it.
With a slender tug, the ribbon was untied, and the light green cloud-patterned brocade gently slid down in front of Chen Lixue.
In the dim candlelight, within the sky-blue curtains, Shen Lixue's skin was as white as snow, her hair as black as ink, and her dark eyes were like ancient wells, brimming with a deep and mysterious light. A scarlet bodice wrapped around her exquisite figure, and her two snow-white mounds were faintly visible inside.
Dongfang Heng's breath hitched, and his aura changed in an instant. His jade-like fingers gently caressed Shen Lixue's beautiful and delicate face, and his strong arms tightly encircled her waist, pulling her into his embrace. He gently kissed her eyebrows, her eyes, and every inch of her skin.
Their skin touched, the faint scent of pine resin lingering in the air, and the warmth of their bodies seeping through their thin clothes. Shen Lixue stiffened, turning her head slightly away, her face flushed, not daring to look at Dongfang Heng.
A small, fair hand slowly moved up his chest, gently climbing his neck. A silver light flashed between two fingers of her right hand, and a thin, long silver needle suddenly appeared.
Unaware of the impending danger, Dongfang Heng was completely absorbed in kissing the beauty. Shen Lixue smiled mysteriously and quickly stabbed a silver needle into Dongfang Heng's acupoints. He was skilled in martial arts, and she couldn't defeat him, so she had to use her beauty to confuse him first, and then use a sneak attack to make him fall into a deep sleep by stabbing his acupoints with silver needles.
"Ah!" A sudden pain shot through her right shoulder. The silver needle stopped the instant it touched Dongfang Heng's skin. Shen Lixue cried out in pain and looked down to see that Dongfang Heng had bitten her shoulder hard, leaving two rows of clear teeth marks on her round little shoulder.
"Dongfang Heng!" Shen Lixue glared at the culprit who was still lightly kissing her without any awareness, gritting her teeth. What kind of zodiac sign was he, biting her so casually?
Ignoring Shen Lixue's anger, Dongfang Heng gently touched her back with his jade-like fingers. The elastic skin and smooth, delicate touch made him linger. He gently pinched the strap of her bodice on her back with his fingertips.
Shen Lixue's slender body trembled suddenly, and her snow-white skin turned pink. If the straps of her bodice were torn open, she would be completely exposed!
Shen Lixue's gaze sharpened, and she quickly inserted a thin silver needle into Dongfang Heng's acupoints.
A sudden pain shot through her wrist, and Shen Lixue abruptly stopped moving. The needle tip pressed lightly against the acupoint, but she could no longer move it even a fraction.
Under Shen Lixue's surprised gaze, Dongfang Heng held her wrist up in front of him, staring at the slender silver needle. His eyes were clear, without a trace of lust, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a meaningful smile: "What do you want to do?" His voice was deep and calm, making it impossible to discern his true emotions.
Seeing Dongfang Heng looking at her with a hint of interest, a thick fog gathering in his usually sharp eyes, Shen Lixue frowned and said somewhat angrily, "You're too impatient. You made your own decisions without even getting my permission!"
Dongfang Heng suddenly leaned over and pressed Shen Lixue onto the bed. His jade-like hands pressed tightly against her wrists, fixing her between him and the bed. His dark eyes clearly reflected her image, and his voice was somewhat hoarse: "I clearly asked for your opinion!"
"I didn't say I agreed..." Shen Lixue was unable to move, the overwhelming aura enveloping her, making it hard for her to breathe. She glared at Dongfang Heng, suppressing her panic, and angrily asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Such a beautiful moment shouldn't be missed. I already told you what I was going to do!" Dongfang Heng whispered in Shen Lixue's ear, then suddenly lowered his face, his sexy thin lips covering hers firmly and resolutely, leaving no room for hesitation.