The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"Who are you! How dare you trespass here!" Zhou Jingyi stopped abruptly, and in fear, tried to run away and call for help.

"Sister, sister!!"

She had just turned around and opened her mouth when Chen Xuan covered it.

Instantly, Zhou Jingyi began to struggle frantically, using skills and slaps recklessly towards Chen Xuan, but he parried them all.

"Stop it, it's me! Chen Xuan!"

"Huh? Huh?!" Zhou Jingyi was stunned for a moment, then turned around.

Seeing that it really was Chen Xuan, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, pushed his big hand away, and angrily prepared to give him a good slap.

"You big bad guy, you're just trying to scare me! Do you know how scared I was?!"

Zhou Jingyi pouted angrily while playfully punching Chen Xuan's chest with her little fists. Although her punches felt like tickles to Chen Xuan, they revealed the unique charm and cuteness of a young girl.

Chen Xuan then took Zhou Jingyi's hand and pulled her to his side. He gently comforted her, "Okay, don't be angry. I didn't mean to scare you, it's just..."

At this point, Chen Xuan paused, for he couldn't reveal the reason!

"And what?" the girl asked, puffing out her cheeks as she stared at him.

"I just wanted to give my Jingyi a surprise!"

"Pah, pah, pah! I'm not from your family, don't even think about it! I'm a princess!" Zhou Jingyi blushed, thinking of what Chen Xuan had done to her in the Zhao family.

Even though he offended me so much, I just didn't feel angry.

"And how did you end up in my secret realm?" the girl kicked Chen Xuan in the water and asked.

Chen Xuan didn't speak, but stared blankly at Zhou Jingyi.

At this moment, sunlight shines through the clear spring water, illuminating the girl and making her look like a beautiful and charming fairy in the water.

"Jingyi, you look so beautiful today!" Chen Xuan couldn't help but exclaim.

Zhou Jingyi's cheeks flushed slightly: "Hmph, I, this princess is in a good mood today, so I specially wore this outfit."

"Then you should wear clothes like this more often, they really suit you."

"Hmph, my affairs are none of your business!" Zhou Jingyi's face flushed even more, and she shifted her gaze to the side, turning her head to look at the surrounding scenery.

A moment later, she secretly turned her head to peek at Chen Xuan again, and found that Chen Xuan was staring at her intently. Her face turned bright red instantly.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Zhou Jingyi asked shyly.

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Because you are really beautiful, I like looking at you."

Zhou Jingyi's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and whispered, "No, don't think that just because you say that, this princess won't be angry anymore!" Zhou Jingyi turned her head away, deliberately ignoring Chen Xuan.

But Chen Xuan knew that the girl was only pretending to be angry; she had already forgiven him in her heart. He gently pinched Zhou Jingyi's nose and said with a smile, "Okay, don't be angry anymore. How about I make amends to you?"

Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Zhou Jingyi's anger turned to joy, and she said with a smile, "That's more like it. Then let's see how you perform. If you perform well, this princess will forgive you this time!"

Chen Xuan smiled, gently pulled Zhou Jingyi to sit on his lap, and reached out to gently massage her shoulders.

Zhou Jingyi closed her eyes comfortably, letting Chen Xuan skillfully relax her muscles.

"Xiao Xuanzi, your technique is really good. Who did you learn it from?" Zhou Jingyi asked lazily.

"Your Highness is too kind. I learned this skill specifically to please you. I'm just glad Your Highness is satisfied," Chen Xuan replied with a smile.

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, my princess." Chen Xuan gently embraced Zhou Jingyi and said solemnly.

Zhou Jingyi opened her eyes and looked at Chen Xuan's serious expression, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

She suddenly felt that the big bad guy in front of her... wasn't so bad after all.

'No, no, that big bad guy! He's definitely trying to lull me into a false sense of security. I absolutely cannot fall for his tricks!'

Zhou Jingyi silently reminded herself, but her body honestly leaned against Chen Xuan's chest, enjoying this moment of warmth and tranquility.

Chen Xuan appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was extremely anxious.

"Grandma, let's get ashore after we've had our fun. If that woman really comes over, I'm afraid I'll be in big trouble!"

……

As time went by, Chen Xuan felt Zhou Jingyi's body temperature and her faint fragrance, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.

Zhou Jingyi also sensed something was amiss. Her face flushed red again, and she abruptly pushed Chen Xuan away, standing up from his lap.

"Hmph, you big bad guy, you scoundrel! Don't think I'll forgive you just because you've done this. This isn't over yet!" Zhou Jingyi put her hands on her hips and glared angrily at Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan looked at her innocently: "Then, what should I do to appease the princess?"

“Simple, just answer one question and I’ll forgive you!” Zhou Jingyi said, her eyes darting around.

"Alright, Your Highness, please ask. I will answer to the best of my knowledge," Chen Xuan nodded and said.

"Alright, let me ask you, of all the wives you've married, which girl do you like the most?" Zhou Jingyi looked at Chen Xuan expectantly, hoping to hear the answer she wanted from him.

'Oh no, this is a death trap!'

"Tell me, who is it?" Zhou Jingyi stared at Chen Xuan, urging him to give an answer quickly.

However, after thinking for a moment, Chen Xuan answered without hesitation, "Of course there are, and there's more than one!"

Upon hearing this answer, Zhou Jingyi's heart sank, and her face turned somewhat gloomy.

"Okay, I understand." She lowered her head and said softly, "Then, I'm tired and want to go back to rest."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

Chen Xuan grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms: "My princess, you haven't finished speaking yet!"

"What else do you have to say?" Zhou Jingyi turned away in a huff, not wanting to look at Chen Xuan's face.