The Cold King Demands Love and Pleasure

"Your Highness!" Xia Tongsheng bowed to him.

Min Youan glanced at her oily lips and looked disgusted.

"Would Your Highness like to stay here tonight?" Xia Tongsheng asked tentatively.

"Ok!"

Her mind went blank. What should she do? She'd already used her period as an excuse; she couldn't use that again. Should she confront him directly? Tell him, "Hey kid, I don't like you, so don't touch me. That way, we can live in peace. You can go to your prostitutes, and I'll support my gigolo?"

But this was clearly a life-or-death question! If she said it herself, she was certain she wouldn't see the sun rise tomorrow!

"Your Highness, today is the anniversary of my mother's death; it is not auspicious for sexual relations!"

Min Youan turned to look at her, his eyes full of disdain. "I remember your mother died in the winter!" Does this woman think she's so happy to touch her?

Xia Tongsheng bit her lip. "Oh, I misspoke. I meant my mother's mother!"

Ghost letter!

"Xia Tongsheng!" Min Youan was furious, his face turning ashen, like a bloodthirsty demon from hell!

Xia Tongsheng had never seen Min Youan so furious before, and stammered, "Your...Your...Your...Prince!"

Min Youan had no patience to listen to his nonsense. He grabbed her by the collar and threw her onto the bed!

"Don't you know how to cherish a woman?" Xia Tongsheng rubbed her arm. Now she regretted not learning martial arts back then. What use was knowing strategy? It couldn't possibly help her resist Min You'an!

No, I know strategy, dealing with this lowly military officer is more than enough for me. Thinking of this, Xia Tongsheng calmed down a little.

"Do you understand? You'll find out in a moment!" Min Youan pinned her hands above her head and began to undress her!

This speed feels like peeling an orange; in three words, it's "fast, accurate, and ruthless"—simple and brutal!

Xia Tongsheng had no chance to resist; her mind raced as she tried to come up with a plan.

Just as her clothes were about to be completely removed, Xia Tongsheng had a flash of inspiration and shouted, "Stop!"

Min Youan glanced at her coldly, "Don't you think it's too late to call a halt now?"

Damn, this is so fast! It's not like that. On TV, they usually stop when the girls are down to their underwear. How come my upper body is already completely naked?!

Xia Tongsheng looked down at her exposed chest, feeling a bit flustered.

Fortunately, it's not too late yet, at least I haven't been completely taken advantage of, right? I only saw up to my chest, it's not like I'll lose a piece of flesh.

"Your Highness, please release me. How about I discuss a business deal with you?"

Min Youan's eyes darted around a few times before he released her. He wanted to see what other tricks this woman had up her sleeve. "Speak!"

He uttered a single word, which carried a chilling threat, but at that moment she had no time to notice his tone.

After being freed from restraints, Xia Tongsheng quickly covered her chest. What she was about to say was disrespectful, so she carefully considered how to phrase it in a way that would make her seem innocent and harmless.

"Your Highness, what do you think of the Crown Prince?"

“Very good!” he said indifferently.

"Then do you think he is capable of ascending the throne?"

"Just say it!" It was clear that Min Yoo-an didn't want to answer her question.

"Since ancient times, the throne has been the seat of the world. How many brothers have turned against each other and how many court officials have rebelled for this position? It's all for the sake of the lofty throne! You have considerable power and prestige in the army and the court. If we're talking about the most capable prince, it's you, Your Highness. And your son isn't without a chance to sit on that throne!"

"However, although Your Highness is a war god, you have been fighting on the front lines for many years. You have a high reputation in the army, but your influence in the court is certainly not as great as that of your elder brother, the Crown Prince. Not to mention that the Crown Prince's mother is the Empress, his uncle is the current prime minister, and his influence in the court should not be underestimated."

Xia Tongsheng looked at Min Youan, who had a cold expression, and continued speaking.

“My grandfather was the Grand Tutor and the current Emperor’s teacher. His students were spread throughout the six ministries of Personnel, Revenue, Rites, War, Justice and Works. Although he has passed away, his students are on good terms with my father. In other words, as long as you can get my father’s support, they will definitely stand with you, your power in the court, and it can at least double!”

Min Youan sat on the edge of the bed, his back to Xia Tongsheng, listening to her analyze the political situation in the court. A hint of admiration played on his lips. He hadn't expected that someone with no experience in politics could analyze the intricacies of the situation so clearly. This woman was truly shrewd. She shouldn't be underestimated!

"That's why Your Highness married me, and why Your Highness accompanied me on my homecoming that day. Even when your father was persecuting you, you weren't angry. Isn't Your Highness trying to win my father's favor?"

Min Youan sneered, his contempt evident in his tone, "You're overthinking it. Marrying you is not my intention!"

Damn, isn't this embarrassing?

With her back to him, she made a gesture as if she wanted to pinch him, but she only made the gesture a couple of times; she really didn't dare to lay a hand on him. "It was all my wishful thinking!"

“However,” she cleared her throat, declaring with utmost loyalty, “Your Highness, you don’t need to hide anything from me. To be frank, even if you were to attempt a coup today, I would certainly offer you advice. We are in this together; your life is my life, your death is my death. So, whatever decision Your Highness makes, I will stand by your side!”

He turned his head, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes, "You've really got a death wish, haven't you!"

Xia Tongsheng quickly waved her hand, "Your Highness, it's just a hypothetical situation. I'm merely expressing my loyalty!"

"Oh?" Min Youan suddenly moved closer to her face. She could clearly feel his breath. His eyes were as black as obsidian, radiating a captivating light. "Then what about your loyalty? It's not just talk, is it!"

"The benefit I can offer you is that I can persuade my father to support Your Highness! But in exchange, Your Highness, you cannot touch me!"

Min Youan remained silent for a moment, then sneered a few times, got up from the bed, pointed at himself, his eyes flashing coldly, "How ridiculous! My queen actually told me that I can't touch her!"

He stood angrily to the side, no longer speaking.

After calming down and thinking about it, I realized her conditions were actually quite good! All I had to do was control my lust and wait for the Xia family's support!

Of course, as a celibate male god, such a small thing is a piece of cake for him.

The reason he planned to force himself on Xia Tongsheng today was because of Xia Xiuyong.

Because he was unhappy with his decision to marry Gu Xue, he was afraid that his daughter would be bullied in the mansion.

Therefore, he told Min Yoo-an that if he wanted his support, he would only consider supporting Min Yoo-an after his daughter gave birth to a son who would inherit the position of crown prince!

But even setting aside whether Xia Tongsheng can have a son, the mere existence of Min Yanyue is already insufficient to meet Xia Xiuyong's requirements.

Although the outside world is unaware of this child's existence, the position of heir can only belong to him.

Min Youan stood by the window, pondering how reliable Xia Tongsheng's words were. His father feared nothing more than power struggles, so he couldn't let any information about his affairs leak out. Whether Xia Tongsheng was trustworthy or not was truly an unknown.