The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

Finally, amidst the rustling sounds of Liu Xiyu putting on her clothes, he couldn't help but steal a glance out of the corner of his eye. He saw a light veil covering her upper body, outlining Liu Xiyu's graceful figure, breathtakingly beautiful.

"You still dare to look!"

Liu Xiyu's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of anger and shyness, yet also a trace of indescribable emotion.

Xiao Jinyan quickly turned around, feeling both regret and secret joy.

Liu Xiyu gently tightened her brocade robe, tidied her messy hair, and slowly walked up to Xiao Jinyan: "Xiao Jinyan, you'd better keep what happened last night to yourself."

Xiao Jin said solemnly, "This concerns the princess's reputation, and I will never allow a single word to be leaked. Please rest assured, princess."

Liu Xiyu nodded slightly, a hint of barely perceptible relief flashing in her eyes, before changing the subject: "As for the Crown Princess, you can settle her in a safe place; there's no need to send her here. The situation is turbulent right now, and reducing unnecessary movement is also a form of protection for her."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan secretly admired Liu Xiyu's foresight and nodded, replying, "Princess, rest assured, the Crown Princess is currently in a secluded and safe place. I have arranged for highly skilled guards to protect her day and night to ensure her safety."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiyu smiled with relief, but quickly suppressed it and returned to her usual cold demeanor.

“And,” she said with a firm tone, “don’t forget our mission and ideals. In these chaotic times, the burden on our shoulders is heavier than anyone else’s.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan straightened his back and said in a firm and powerful voice: "To depose the tyrannical emperor and restore the nation is my lifelong ambition and my inescapable duty."

Looking at her loyal ally, Liu Xiyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She sighed softly and said, "Alright, Commander Xiao, I'm relieved to hear you say that. Also, unless it's urgent, don't contact me or send anyone to do so. Let's each act with caution."

Xiao Jinyan's gaze was deep, deeply sensing Liu Xiyu's almost harsh caution. Far from feeling any aversion, he felt a strange respect for her and nodded slightly, saying, "Alright, Princess."

Liu Xiyu gently raised her hand, her slender fingers tracing an elegant arc in the air, and said, "If I have any urgent matters that need to be conveyed to you immediately, I will send Liu Lang to contact you. You saw this person at the entrance of the death row, do you remember?"

Xiao Jinyan's memory quickly returned to the day he first met Liu Xiyu. At the entrance of the death row, the handsome man with a soft voice who looked like a gigolo was Liu Lang.

So he nodded and said, "Yes, I remember the sixth prince that the princess mentioned very well."

Liu Xiyu's eyes suddenly turned unusually serious. She took a step forward, almost touching Xiao Jinyan's nose, and said in a tone that left no room for doubt: "Remember, apart from Liu Lang, if anyone tries to contact you, no matter how earnest their words are, you must not believe them."

Human hearts are unpredictable; every step is a trap.

Xiao Jinyan naturally understood that what he and Liu Xiyu were about to do could lead to utter ruin if they were not careful. At this point, it was only wise to proceed with extreme caution.

He felt a chill run down his spine, and his voice became even more resolute: "Your Majesty, I understand."

Just then, Liu Xiyu suddenly reached out and gently placed her hand on Xiao Jinyan's shoulder. The touch was warm and real: "Commander Xiao, be careful in everything you do. When the mission is accomplished, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Xiao Jinyan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery and confidence: "After this is accomplished, how does the princess plan to reward me?"

A radiant smile bloomed on Liu Xiyu's face: "If you like, you may play with my jade feet as you please, shall you?"

Xiao Jinyan's eyes were deep: "What if this humble subject desires the princess's body?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiyu's eyes flashed with anger: "Xiao Jinyan, you really are insatiable!"

Xiao Jinyan smiled faintly and slowly bowed, saying, "Princess, this humble subject takes his leave."

After saying that, he turned around and strode confidently toward the door without looking back.

Just then, Liu Xiyu's voice suddenly rang out from behind: "Stop! Did I say you could leave?"

Xiao Jinyan slowly turned around, and their eyes met again, as if a thousand words were flowing silently between them.

Liu Xiyu bit her lower lip tightly, her expression complicated. Finally, she spoke, her voice carrying a hint of compromise and temptation: "Xiao Jinyan, after this is done, I will give you whatever you want."

Xiao Jinyan smiled slightly and bowed again: "This humble subject takes his leave."

This time, he didn't hesitate at all and strode away, thinking to himself, "Heh... what else could this young master want? I just want to sleep with you, from day to night, from the bedroom to the outhouse, from upstairs to downstairs, until the end of time."

What kind of wonderful experience would it be to have the late emperor's most beloved princess beneath you?

Liu Xiyu remained alone in the room, muttering to herself, "Xiao Jinyan, do you even understand women?"

Back at the Duke of Qi's mansion, all was quiet.

Guan Lingxuan had been waiting for a long time. Dressed in plain clothes with her hair tied up in a bun, she quickly stepped forward to greet Xiao Jinyan when she saw him return: "Husband, you didn't come home all night. I was so worried about you."

A warm feeling welled up in Xiao Jinyan's heart. He gently held Guan Lingxuan's hand and smiled tenderly, "Don't worry, everything is under control."

Guan Lingxuan's eyes flickered with concern and unease as she asked softly, "Husband, did Princess Heyang do anything to you?"

Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile: "Oh dear, she's quite audacious, actually pushing me onto the bed and defiling me."

He paused deliberately, observing Guan Lingxuan's reaction. He saw her brows furrow slightly, then relax.

"Oh, she's been defiled? That's alright, my husband's body has been impure for a long time anyway. As long as she doesn't use despicable means to harm you, I don't mind anything else."

Xiao Jinyan gently shook his head: "Silly girl, you are so magnanimous."

At this moment, Guan Lingxuan changed the subject and said, "By the way, husband, Green Pearl came to see you, saying she has something important to tell you."

"What's the important matter?" Xiao Jinyan asked.

Guan Lingxuan shook her head slightly, her face full of helplessness: "I asked her, but she wouldn't say anything. She insisted on talking to you in person. Judging from her appearance, it seems like something really important has happened."

Xiao Jinyan quickly said, "Alright, there's no time to lose. Where is he? I'll be right there."

Guan Lingxuan pointed to the southeast corner of the mansion and said softly, "She has been waiting for a long time in the courtyard where Yang Rong was previously imprisoned. Husband, go find her quickly."