The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

Cen Yu sat at the table, blew gently on the tea in front of him, then took a sip and frowned.

"The water in Qiangyi is just not good. The water and soil are not compatible. Even the best tea has no flavor."

He muttered softly, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. He seemed to be indifferent to the hustle and bustle and tension outside the city, and was only focused on the cup of tea in his hand.

Gu Nianzhi knew very well in his heart that he was alluding to Sima Yao.

Her eyes dimmed slightly. Yes, even if Sima Yao was a capable prince, he would be helpless and useless in a place like Qiangyi where people were not used to the local climate.

The horses in the city that were once full of vigor and vitality now had lost their combat effectiveness. She knew without thinking that this must be due to Cen Yu's secret mischief. This man always had unfathomable means and schemes.

"If my calculations are correct, Sima Yao is as anxious as an ant on a hot pot."

Cen Yu had a faint smile on his face and looked ahead with a look as if he was in control of everything. The confidence and composure revealed in his eyes made him look particularly determined.

His laughter was very comfortable, as if everything was under his control.

"Will you come with me to rescue him?"

Cen Yu suddenly turned around and looked at Gu Nianzhi with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

"You would be so kind?"

Gu Nianzhi's voice was filled with suspicion and vigilance. She knew Cen Yu too well. This man's mind was always hard to fathom.

"Don't think so badly of me."

Cen Yu smiled gently, stood up, and slowly placed his hands on Gu Nianzhi's shoulders, his movements so gentle as if he was afraid of hurting her.

Then, he leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Although he is my rival in love, he is still my nephew. Moreover, he is a useful chess piece of mine. Whether I can ascend the throne legitimately depends on his cooperation. Tell me, how can I bear to let him die in the chaos of war?"

Cen Yu's voice was low and magnetic, echoing softly in Gu Nianzhi's ears.

"Unless..." Cen Yu paused deliberately and prolonged the last syllable, as if deliberately whetting Gu Nianzhi's appetite.

"Unless what?" Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but ask, feeling a little uneasy.

"Unless he overestimates his own capabilities and keeps thinking about my woman." Cen Yu's voice was still low, but there was a hint of coldness in his words, an unquestionable domineering attitude.

Gu Nianzhi's body stiffened slightly. She raised her head and looked at the smiling Cen Yu, but she felt scared in her heart.

Cen Yu always smiles, and that smile seems warm and harmless, but the words out of his mouth always hit people so directly that they make people shudder.

She knew that what Cen Yu said was true, Sima Yao did have special feelings for her, and this had always been a thorn in Cen Yu's heart.

"You know everything that happened between him and me?"

Gu Nianzhi's voice trembled a little. She didn't know how much Cen Yu knew, nor did she know how he would treat her.

"The Flying Eagle Sect is the most powerful intelligence agency. Everyone knows this. You don't think there are any secrets in this world for me, do you?"

Cen Yu's smile remained, but there was a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

His words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Gu Nianzhi's heart hard.

She knew that Cen Yu's power was enormous, and the Flying Eagle Sect's intelligence network was pervasive. Any details between her and Sima Yao would probably not escape Cen Yu's eyes.

Gu Nianzhi's heart was filled with complex emotions, including fear, helplessness, and a hint of unwillingness to accept his fate.

She knew very well that she was so insignificant and powerless in front of Cen Yu. She didn't know where her future would go, nor did she know how to face Cen Yu's dominance and possessiveness.

However, when Cen Yu looked at Gu Nianzhi's somewhat flustered eyes, he felt a sense of pleasure in his heart.

He wanted to let Gu Nianzhi know that she belonged to him and no one could take her away. He wanted her to live under his control forever and become the most beautiful chess piece in his hands.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room became particularly depressing. Gu Nianzhi's heart was full of entanglement and struggle, while Cen Yu still maintained his seemingly calm attitude. The two of them seemed to be caught in an invisible contest, and neither of them was willing to give in first.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and everything around them became quiet. Only the breathing and heartbeats of the two of them echoed in the air...

"Your mission today is to let Sima Yao know your identity, your identity as a woman, and my fiancée's identity, and then make him give up and become my chess piece, ascend the throne, and abdicate to me. In return, don't worry, I will ensure that he will live a peaceful life and die of old age."

Cen Yu's voice echoed in the room. He stared at Gu Nianzhi and said without question.

Gu Nianzhi felt bitter when she heard his words.

Her eyes revealed a trace of helplessness and sadness, and she slowly said, "Since you know everything in this world, you should know that the day I was kidnapped by you, he and I had just become engaged. It's only been a day or two since then, and you've already fallen in love with someone else. It doesn't seem reasonable, does it?"

Her voice was very soft, but every word seemed to carry a tremendous force, striking Cen Yu directly.

"You are so smart, you must have your own way."

The corners of Cen Yu's mouth slightly raised, and he gently lifted Gu Nianzhi's chin with his hooked hand. His eyes were full of confidence and determination, "I believe you."

Then, Cen Yu leaned over and left a gentle kiss on Gu Nianzhi's forehead.

Gu Nianzhi endured it all expressionlessly, without resistance or response.

Her eyes were empty and confused, as if they had lost all their luster.

She knew that she didn't have much choice in front of Cen Yu, and she could only do as he asked.

"In fact, this hairpin is more suitable for you than armor."

Cen Yu's voice was gentle and doting. He gently picked up the exquisite hairpin beside him and waved it in front of Gu Nianzhi's eyes. The hairpin was inlaid with bright gems, which sparkled brightly in the sun, as if telling of its preciousness and magnificence.

Cen Yu half pulled and half supported Gu Nianzhi, allowing her to slowly stand up.

His movements were very gentle, as if he was afraid of hurting her. Then, Cen Yu naturally took her hand. His hands were warm and strong, which made Gu Nianzhi feel a little strange.

"Put on women's clothes, I'll wait for you."

Cen Yu's voice sounded softly in her ears, as if carrying an irresistible magic.

Cen Yu pulled Gu Nianzhi to the door of the bedroom and pushed it open. The maids in the room had already prepared a bathtub and all the women's clothes.

The clothes and accessories were all exquisite, exuding a faint fragrance, making people feel as if they were in a dreamlike world. Gu Nianzhi looked at all this, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. She knew that from this moment on, her fate would change again.

Gu Nianzhi couldn't think of any other way, so she could only follow Cen Yu's request and woodenly bathe, change clothes, and dress up with the help of the maids.

The maids moved very gently. They carefully washed away the fatigue and dust on Gu Nianzhi's body, then dressed her in gorgeous women's clothes, combed her hair into an exquisite bun, and put on dazzling jewelry.

With their careful dressing, Gu Nianzhi seemed to have turned into a fairy who had descended to earth, so beautiful and breathtaking.

When Gu Nianzhi put on the pink dress and stood in front of the mirror, she couldn't believe her appearance. She looked at herself in the mirror, the delicate face, the graceful figure, the gentle eyes, it was as if she was not herself anymore. A wave of sadness surged in her heart. She didn't know whether what she did was right or wrong, but she knew that she had no choice.

During this process, Gu Nianzhi's thoughts kept drifting. She recalled every little bit of her time with Sima Yao, and those beautiful memories flashed through her mind like a movie. She remembered the scene of them strolling among the flowers together, the nights they watched the moon together, and the promises they made to each other. However, now all of this has become the past, and she has to face reality and do what Cen Yu asked.

Half an hour later, the maids came out one after another.

In the room, Gu Nianzhi sat quietly in front of the dressing table, her gaze fixed on herself in the bronze mirror, her eyes revealing complex emotions, and for a moment she seemed to be in another world.

Before she entered the book world, she always appeared as a male character in the theatre. That small stage took up most of her time. She was immersed in the world of playing male roles and had almost no chance to wear women's clothes and show the beauty that belonged to a woman.

But in real life, she has to deal with many complicated affairs every day. The trivialities of life make her always choose to dress casually and simply, as if she has forgotten that as a woman she can also have such a charming and beautiful side.

Now, with the careful grooming of the maids, all the elements that symbolize femininity, such as gorgeous clothes, exquisite hair accessories, delicate makeup, etc., are all attached to her. She feels as if she has completely become another person, a person she once was unfamiliar with but who she secretly longed for in her heart.

Cen Yu sat quietly in a wheelchair outside the door, holding a book in his hands, seemingly reading attentively, but his mind was not entirely on the book.

He glanced at the door from time to time, waiting for the maids to appear.

When he saw all the maids leave, he unconsciously tightened the book in his hands, then pushed the wheelchair slowly towards the door.

In the not-so-bright bedroom, in front of the dressing table, a figure stood quietly with his back to the door.

Although the figure was just an outline, it made Cen Yu's heart beat faster for no reason.

He kept thinking in his mind, he had never seen what Gu Nianzhi looked like in women's clothes.

In his impression, Gu Nianzhi, who was always dressed in men's clothing, was so handsome and had a bit of heroic spirit. Such a unique temperament once fascinated him.

But now, when this woman has returned to her daughter's attire, what kind of style will she have? Cen Yu has both expectations and an inexplicable worry in his heart, worrying that she will no longer be the Gu Nianzhi he is familiar with, and worrying that this change will shake the feelings in his heart.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, telling himself that no matter what Gu Nianzhi became, she was still her. He stared at the figure quietly, as if he wanted to see her current appearance through that thin back.

Time seemed to be particularly long at this moment, and every second seemed to be stretched out. Cen Yu stared without blinking, as if afraid to miss any subtle changes.

Gu Nianzhi sat there motionless, as if immersed in her own world, her thoughts constantly drifting, recalling her past self, thinking about what the current transformation meant. In this silent atmosphere, there was a subtle emotion that made people's hearts surge with endless reverie and emotion.

In this quiet yet tense moment, everything in the bedroom seemed to become exceptionally clear, and every subtle sound could be clearly heard by both of them.

The bronze mirror seemed to have become a bridge connecting the two people's thoughts, and the reflected light seemed to contain some unknown expectation and uneasiness.

Cen Yu held the armrests of the wheelchair tightly. He tried hard to restrain his urge to rush into the room immediately. He wanted to wait, wait for Gu Nianzhi to turn around so that he could witness the long-awaited scene with his own eyes.

Gu Nianzhi continued to sit there quietly, her heart also experiencing an unprecedented fluctuation. She didn't know how she should face Cen Yu's gaze, and she didn't know if she was really ready to show this new self. In this way, the two of them were in this special situation, each with complicated feelings, waiting for the important moment that was about to come.

Looking at her back, she is graceful and elegant, with her slender figure slightly bent, as if she is full of infinite tenderness. From behind, her black hair falls like a waterfall around her slender waist, swaying gently with her slight movements. She has lost her masculine aura and exudes a unique feminine charm.

"Nianzhi..." Cen Yu knocked on the door gently. His voice was particularly clear in this silent space, with a hint of subtle tension and expectation. As he called, the voice seemed to break through some invisible barrier, making the whole atmosphere become subtle.

Gu Nianzhi turned her head and looked at the door. Her movements were neither hurried nor slow, but they were full of elegance. Cen Yu, dressed in a snow-white dress, sat quietly in a wheelchair. His hand that was knocking on the door just stopped in mid-air. The whole person seemed to become a little dazed by the scene in front of him. His eyes were tightly locked on Gu Nianzhi's figure, as if he was under a spell and couldn't move away. After a few seconds, Cen Yu just came back to his senses as if waking up from a dream. His lips trembled slightly, and he murmured: "You are so beautiful." These few short words were full of the most sincere emotions and amazement in his heart.