Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

"How did you know that?" Ruan Chuyin suddenly stopped and turned around to freeze. A faint hope arose in her heart, but she was afraid that it would be a false hope, so she didn't dare to think about it any further.

Those starry eyes betrayed her inner feelings, allowing Ji Zhiya to see the expectation in her eyes.

"The number one assassin in Moon Shadow Pavilion is being sought at a high price in the Ghost Market."

"Where is the Ghost Market?" Ruan Chuyin paused before asking. Underground trading grounds exist in every world, where all those hidden treasures or those who prefer not to trade publicly go looking for opportunities.

"Liangcheng Bone Mountain."

"Have you found...?"

Ji Zhiya's expression flickered slightly, and he gently brushed the dogwood fruit at his waist and replied, "It's a pity that the offer is not enough."

Ruan Chuyin took a while to digest these profound words. She slowly approached and asked seriously, "Do you have any?"

"There is one." Ji Zhiya replied frankly, his voice low and a little magnetic.

The Qingyou Fruit was the greatest opportunity of his life. He had only found two, one of which he had used fifteen years earlier to cleanse his meridians and marrow.

"Then...how much do you want?" Ruan Chuyin's eyes changed instantly, and she had walked up to him unknowingly.

Her beautiful eyes were glued to him. The genuine joy and friendly intimacy made Ji Zhiya straighten his back slightly.

The delicate scent of roses intoxicated him. He lifted his eyes slightly, and the color that caught his eye was so inhumanly beautiful that he wanted to pluck it and take possession of it all.

"I... don't seem to be lacking anything." Ji Zhiya slowly stood up, and the tall black shadow gradually covered the furry little head in front of him, scaring Ruan Chuyin so much that she quickly stepped back.

In a flash, the plump white jade ball accidentally rubbed against the tip of his nose. The slight numbing sensation was like being stung by a bee, both gentle and stimulating.

The lingering shame made her stand there like a wooden chicken, until there was movement on the bed next to her, which barely drew her attention back.

Mei Boyan closed his eyes, as if he wanted to open them, and his long eyelashes kept trembling like a fluttering butterfly.

A large hand rose high and then fell down helplessly. I don't know if it was a dream caused by shock, but I muttered a few words, but I couldn't hear them clearly.

Ruan Chuyin stared at the man on the couch in horror, barely able to catch her breath. She turned and said, "Master Ji, I'll come see you tomorrow. I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first."

"Okay. See you on the black-sailed boat at Liangsong Ferry at 5 p.m. tomorrow." Ji Zhiya smiled faintly, his eyes as clear as spring water under the candlelight, looking at her quietly.

Ruan Chuyin stared at those eyes, which were filled with infinite tenderness, in a trance. Only when Mei Boyan hummed again did she nod.

On the way back, she repeatedly pondered what Ji Zhiya had said, and the more she thought about it, the more intriguing it seemed to her.

If he didn't want to trade the Qingyou Fruit, why would he tell me proactively?

The asking price is not high enough but there is nothing missing. Is it because the conditions are not attractive enough?

After thinking it over, I decided to wait until I see him tomorrow.

Speaking of which, Mei Boyan woke up not long after Ruan Chuyin left.

The unfamiliar environment made him panic for a while, until a gray-haired man who looked like a banished immortal walked up to him with medicine, and he finally felt at ease.

After listening to his story, Ji Zhiya turned around, his eyes darkening slightly.

There was not a single word of this man's numerous thanks that did not reveal his unrealistic thoughts.

Is a man with nothing around him worthy of dreaming about his rose?

He immediately stuffed a thousand taels of silver into his arms, grabbed his collar and took him to Sihe Town, fifty miles away from Liangcheng.

"Keep going north and you will reach Beiyue Country. Go there to make a living. It's not something you can dream of. Remember, don't look back. You may not be so lucky next time." After Ji Zhiya finished speaking, he disappeared into the thick night again, leaving behind a trace of afterimage.

Mei Boyan tightly grasped the large banknote in his hand, feeling mixed emotions.

The moon in his heart was out of reach, and only the silver frost on the ground guided him in the direction of progress.

Hongmei Villa Main Courtyard

Jiang Wenzhou had been back for nearly half an hour, but still hadn't seen Ruan Chuyin. He closed the memorial and asked, "Is the Crown Princess sure she will be back for dinner today?"

The two ladies-in-waiting were in a state of turmoil. The Crown Princess hadn't said anything definitive before leaving, so they were unsure. But seeing His Highness's expression grow increasingly gloomy, they didn't dare to speak the truth.

After exchanging bewildered glances, Le Wen stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the restaurant is currently busy, and the Crown Princess will likely be back soon after she's done with her work. Would you... like to have dinner first?"

"Prepare the horses. I'm going to the restaurant to have dinner with the Crown Princess." Jiang Wenzhou stood up and flicked his sleeves, then decided to go to Mingyue Restaurant to personally invite his Crown Princess back.

As soon as I reached the door, I saw Chen Chen driving towards me from a distance.

When Ruan Chuyin dismounted, two large hands with distinct joints hugged her.

"What took you so long? Were you cold?"

The person in his arms was wearing thin clothes, which made him frown slightly. He then took off his white fox cloak and wrapped it around her.

"The building was too busy, so I stayed a little longer. Have you been waiting for a long time?" Ruan Chuyin tightened her clothes guiltily, not daring to look at his face, but instead her eyes fell on his sexy Adam's apple.

"I have indeed been waiting for quite some time. How does the Crown Princess plan to compensate me?"

Now that he was back, Jiang Wenzhou's mood became brighter.

"How about I make you a bowl of seafood porridge tonight?" Who could resist the taste of the sea? Ruan Chuyin thought he would like it.

"Oh? So, the Crown Princess wants me to stay here tonight?"

A joyful laugh filled the air. Under Ruan Chuyin's stunned gaze, Jiang Wenzhou silently calculated in his mind what time he would need to get up the next day. He thought he would have to go to bed earlier today.

Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "How many days are you going to stay here? Why don't you go back with me tomorrow?"

Ruan Chuyin shook her head, indicating that she wanted to stay for two more days. She felt that this place was very nice and safe.

The Crown Prince's residence was right outside the Imperial Palace, so she might run into her parents-in-law and Jiang Xuanzhou if she went outside. Furthermore, ever since she wowed everyone at the palace banquet, she'd been owed a bunch of paintings. She even promised to paint two more for the Emperor, but she still hadn't picked up the brush.

I have an appointment with the Three Golden Flowers for lunch at Mingyue Tower tomorrow afternoon, and I have to go to the Liangsong Street Ferry in the evening. I guess the earliest I can start writing is the day after tomorrow.

"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Wenzhou put his arm around her and sat down at the table, dismissing everyone else.

The room was warm, with two more stoves than yesterday.

Today's dinner included a dish called "Ghee Abalone Snail." Shaped like a snail, it's made from fermented milk and melts in your mouth. It's sweet with a rich milky flavor, and its texture is soft and creamy, making it a truly elaborate dessert.

"I think the chefs in the palace are different. They can cook all kinds of food."

"They are all from my house. They were just replaced today so that you can get familiar with them first. If there is anything that does not suit your taste later, I will ask them to change it." Jiang Wenzhou did not give up on bringing them back so that he could see them whenever he wanted.

His words warmed Ruan Chuyin's heart. She suddenly realized that Jiang Wenzhou was a thoughtful and considerate man. His next words made her think he was also a man of action with high efficiency.

"All the persimmon trees on the back hill have been planted. They'll bloom in mid-spring. After dinner, I'll take you there to see them. The mountains are quite high up there, and the starry sky is low. The night view is much more beautiful than here."

I met his gaze, deep and scorching. My own image was reflected in it. A surge of love poured out, a romance, an inexplicable feeling that transformed into a drop of crystal-clear water, falling into the ocean of my heart, merging with the vastness.

The wind on the top of the mountain was much weaker than expected. A small and exquisite pavilion was built next to the red bonfire.

The light curtain fluttered in the wind, brushing against her cheeks with a slight tickling sensation, which made Ruan Chuyin's heart move as well.

Looking down, there are rows of persimmon trees with tender branches hanging on the branches. I believe that the coming year will be prosperous and everything will go well.

Looking up at the starry sky, the Milky Way hangs upside down. The moon is moving retrograde through the clouds, casting a gentler light than usual.

"Do you like it?" Jiang Wenzhou put his arms around her from behind, wrapped his slender arms around her delicate body, and buried his head in her slender snow-white neck, kissing her lightly.