The cruel little princess

"That's not all," Prince Jin hurriedly explained, his voice a little hurried. He feared that if he hesitated even a moment, he would lose the courage to explain. He pondered how to express himself, finally gathering his thoughts and speaking slowly, "I held you without your consent. It was indeed my fault. I was too impulsive. And you said I didn't respect you enough. Although I still don't quite understand what you mean, I am willing to work hard to change for you and learn to respect others. However, Youyou, you also need to be a little understanding of me. I was born in the Imperial City, raised in the royal family, and have been surrounded by this environment since childhood. Perhaps I can't learn these things immediately, so I hope you can slow down and wait patiently for me. I am willing to make every effort to change myself for you!" He spoke these words sincerely and turned to look at Shen Youyou, hoping for a positive response from her. He was caught off guard by the sight of her finishing her rabbit leg and adjusting her slightly gathered collar and slightly heaving breasts. His throat tightened, and he almost wanted to hold her in his arms and indulge her in his caress. But he knew it was not the right time yet, so he forced himself to suppress his inner impulse and just looked at her quietly.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin quickly turned his head away from her and silently recited the Heart Purification Technique in his mind. It took him a while to barely suppress the restlessness in his heart.

Shen Youyou was tidying up her clothes, so she didn't see him looking back at her. After hearing what he said, she didn't answer immediately. She didn't know how to respond. If you say he was ruthless, it seemed that there was still a little bit of meaning, but if you say he was intentional, it seemed that it hadn't progressed to that level. The most important thing was that she didn't want to share a carrot with others! She couldn't accept the idea of ​​having three wives and four concubines! Otherwise, she should be clear. If he could understand her thoughts, he would certainly agree that she would be together for the rest of her life. If he couldn't understand her, then it would be a good opportunity to cut off the little bit of ambiguous feelings between them, and from now on, they would go their separate ways!

After making up her mind, Shen Youyou coughed lightly and said, "I don't have that kind of indispensible love for you yet, but I have high standards for my future husband..."

Before Shen Youyou could finish, His Royal Highness Prince Jin interrupted, "Whatever you ask for, I can do it!" He was eager to express his loyalty, "Whether you want the stars in the sky or the lights on the bottom of the sea, as long as you want it and as long as I have it, I will do my best and give you everything I have!"

Shen Youyou...

"Listen to me first." Shen Youyou said directly, "I have high requirements for my future husband. He can only have me as his wife for the rest of his life! No concubines or maids allowed. Can you do that?"

Prince Jin became anxious upon hearing this. "What kind of request is this? Youyou, do you look down on me?"

Shen Youyou...I would like to hear the details!

"You don't need to ask me for this! I will do it myself! You don't have to talk about the future. Even now, in my Prince Jin's Mansion, there is no concubine or maid. Not even a maid! I won't even accept the palace maid arranged by my father to teach me!"

His Royal Highness Prince Jin's gaze was firm and serious, as if he was making the most sincere promise to Shen Youyou. His tone was filled with a hint of determination and pride, which made Shen Youyou feel the deep cherishment and respect he had for her.

However, His Royal Highness Prince Jin seemed to want to say something more. He lowered his head slightly, his voice becoming low and weak, as if he was having trouble speaking: "Youyou... I... to be honest, I'm still... still a virgin..."

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Shen Youyou's ears. She widened her eyes, staring at His Royal Highness Prince Jin in disbelief, and for a moment she was at a loss.

Shen Youyou's mind was a turmoil, a tangle of thoughts. She had never imagined that His Royal Highness Prince Jin would speak so frankly, let alone share such a secret. She couldn't help but feel her face flush, her heartbeat quickening, and an inexplicable tension welling up within her.

Prince Jin seemed to sense Shen Youyou's embarrassment and helplessness, and he quickly explained, "Youyou, I don't mean to embarrass you or make you feel uncomfortable. I just hope you can understand the real me and know how I feel about you."

Shen Youyou nodded silently. Although she was still a little flustered, she gradually calmed down. She understood the intention of His Royal Highness Prince Jin. He was using this method to express his trust and sincerity towards her.

Shen Youyou took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She smiled and said to His Royal Highness Prince Jin, "Your Highness, thank you for being honest with me. Actually, I don't care about these things. What's important is that we have sincerity and trust in each other."

After hearing Shen Youyou's words, His Royal Highness Prince Jin's eyes flashed with relief and emotion. He held Shen Youyou's hand tightly and said gently, "Youyou, thank you for your understanding and tolerance. I will prove to you with my actions that I will always cherish you and protect you."

After His Royal Highness Prince Jin talked about his virginity, he felt a little ashamed, so he stopped talking.

For a moment, the two of them sat by the fire in silence, the atmosphere was so quiet that it was a little awkward.

After a while, His Royal Highness Prince Jin was the first to break the silence: "It's getting late, and I see the rain is still falling. I'm afraid we can't go back today. You go to sleep first, and I'll keep watch." His voice was low and calm, as if carrying a reassuring power.

Shen Youyou frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "The situation here is unclear. Although it is already night, we can't be sure whether anyone will come here. Moreover, there may be wild beasts at night, so someone still needs to stay vigilant. How about this, you call me in the second half of the night, and I will take over your watch, and then let you rest." Her tone was firm and decisive, and she seemed to be full of confidence in this arrangement.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin looked at her, a flicker of admiration and approval in his eyes. He nodded in agreement. Shen Youyou found a relatively comfortable spot to lie down, closed her eyes, and prepared to fall asleep. Although the surroundings were unfamiliar and dangerous, she trusted His Royal Highness Prince Jin to protect their safety.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin gracefully took off the outermost layer of his black brocade robe, then gently spread it on the ground and said softly to Shen Youyou: "Youyou, lie here, it will be more comfortable to sleep at night and you won't catch a cold." Shen Youyou nodded obediently and lay on it obediently.

Then, she instructed His Royal Highness Prince Jin seriously: "If you feel tired later, be sure to wake me up. I will keep watch so you can rest!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin agreed with a smile.

At this time, Shen Youyou took out the dagger her father had given her from her small bag, handed it to His Royal Highness Prince Jin, and said softly: "Take this for you and use it for self-defense temporarily." His Royal Highness Prince Jin took the dagger and carefully put it in his arms.

Finally, His Royal Highness Prince Jin gently stroked Shen Youyou's hair and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, have a good sleep. Everything will be fine with me here." After that, he sat quietly by the side, guarding Shen Youyou until she fell asleep.

In truth, Prince Jin longed to ask Shen Youyou about her previously mentioned high expectations for her future husband. Did he meet those standards? Besides that, did she have any other expectations and demands? And did he, himself, deserve to be the one she cherished? However, considering their earlier discussion about virginity... he decided to put those questions aside for now, seeking a chance to discuss them with Shen Youyou after returning to the barracks. Right now, he simply wanted to be by her side, quietly watching her drift off to sleep.

Prince Jin stared silently at the bright firelight, his thoughts drifting away, and he began to yearn for the days to come with Shen Youyou. He couldn't help but sigh. Although his current situation wasn't ideal, at least he could understand her true inner thoughts, which was already a source of immense comfort. At this moment, his mind was like a wild horse running wild, wandering freely in the world of imagination.

Suddenly, His Royal Highness Prince Jin turned his head, his gaze falling on Shen Youyou, who had fallen into a deep sleep beside him, exhausted from exhaustion. Soft light shone on her delicate face, highlighting her long, fan-like eyelashes. Her closed eyes seemed to conceal endless mysteries; if open, they would surely sparkle with a radiance as bright as the sea of ​​stars. Her nose was small, delicate, and perky, and she had that cherry-like mouth he longed for so long... Watching her sleeping peacefully, defenseless beside him, His Royal Highness's lips unconsciously curled up in a silent smile.