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

Tuoba Rou parted her lips slightly and said to Xiao Jinyan, who was standing in front of her, "Commander Xiao, what exactly is the second condition you mentioned?"

Xiao Jinyan's eyes were deep as he said, "Your Highness, if you are willing to form an alliance with me, then we will share honor and disgrace, advance and retreat together, and work hand in hand to carve out a place for ourselves in this chaotic world."

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible glint flashed in Tuoba Rou's eyes. She nodded slightly and said, "Alright, Commander Xiao, that's exactly what I was thinking. In this chaotic world, one person's strength is too insignificant. Forming an alliance is undoubtedly a wise move. I certainly won't refuse to join hands with you and embark on a shared future."

However, Xiao Jinyan did not immediately show satisfaction. A meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "Your Highness, please do not rush to agree. The conditions for this alliance are no small matter."

Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, her gaze fixed on Xiao Jinyan's face, and said, "Commander Xiao, please speak frankly, what exactly are your conditions?"

Xiao Jinyan's gaze suddenly turned fervent. He slowly approached Tuoba Rou and said, "Your Highness, if we wish to form an alliance, you must offer yourself to me as a token of your sincerity. In this world full of betrayal and deception, only in this way can I be certain of your resolve and sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's face turned deathly pale. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and her voice trembled as she exclaimed, "How can this be... This is too much!"

A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across Xiao Jinyan's face as he said, "If the princess is unwilling, then so be it. I have never been one to force things."

Tuoba Rou fell silent, her head bowed in thought. After a moment, she finally raised her head, her eyes flashing with complex emotions: "I can let you see my body, but you must promise that this matter will never be made public. This is my bottom line, and it is also my trust in you."

Xiao Jinyan's words carried an undeniable determination and provocation: "Your Highness, what I, Xiao Jinyan, seek is far more than just a glimpse of your beauty. What I want is for you to possess both body and soul. This desire is like oil on a raging fire, impossible to suppress."

Tuoba Rou's brows exuded an unassailable nobility and aloofness. She parted her lips slightly and said, "Xiao Jinyan, you are far too presumptuous! As a member of the royal family, how can I tolerate such rudeness from you?"

Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile as his gaze lingered on Tuoba Rou's graceful figure, his eyes gleaming with undisguised admiration and desire: "The princess's jade-like body is indeed a rare sight in this world. Just admiring it is enough to make one yearn for it. If one could possess it, what an intoxicating and soul-stirring experience that would be. It's just a pity that this thought is like a mirage, unattainable, making one's heart truly uneasy."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's expression grew even colder. She gripped the jade cup tightly in her hand, as if it were her only source of strength: "This matter concerns my reputation and, more importantly, the dignity of the nation. If General Xiao insists, it may backfire. I cannot comply!"

Xiao Jinyan smiled lightly, a smile tinged with helplessness and a hint of mockery: "If that's the case, then so be it. Originally, I planned to use the princess's power to get rid of that thorn in my side, Wei Wuji. Now it seems I have no choice but to find another way. Things are unpredictable; we can't just go down one path to the end."

Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed across Tuoba Rou's brows, a mixture of relief and inexplicable loss: "General Xiao, are you giving up so easily?"

Xiao Jinyan shrugged and smiled casually, "What can we do? Forcing things will not bring happiness. Since the princess is unwilling, I, Xiao Jinyan, am not one to force things. However, if the princess wants to redeem the captured Tuoba Mao, the price of fifteen cities cannot be reduced by a single penny."

Tuoba Rou parted her lips slightly, her expression resolute: "Commander Xiao, do you really think there's absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter?"

Xiao Jin's expression was as deep as the night sky, and a complex and unreadable smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Your Highness, unless you can express your sincerity in this way, this matter is absolutely impossible."

His gaze swept lightly over Tuoba Rou, a light that was a mixture of desire and challenge.

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, as if she were engaged in a fierce internal struggle. After a moment, she slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of compromise and helplessness: "Xiao Jinyan, I can let you see my body, and I can even allow you to hug me, kiss me, and even kiss me, but I cannot give you my whole self."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but he quickly regained his composure and asked slowly, "Why? Why does Your Highness value your innocence so much?"

Tuoba Rou lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a butterfly fluttering its wings. She spoke softly, "Because I am still a virgin, I hope to leave this purity to my future husband; it belongs to him."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile, and his eyes suddenly became ardent and profound: "Your Highness, how do you know that your future husband won't be me, Xiao Jinyan? How many things in this world can be predicted?"

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's face showed a hint of surprise: "General Xiao, are you joking? I am a princess of the Great Wei, and you are a general of the Great Song. There are mountains and rivers between us, and our statuses are worlds apart. Such a possibility is nothing short of a pipe dream."

Xiao Jinyan's gaze was deep and firm as he slowly spoke: "Your Highness, perhaps in the near future, you and I will be people of the same country."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes flashing with confusion and doubt: "What do you mean by that?"

Xiao Jinyan smiled slightly, a smile that carried a hint of confidence and determination: "What I mean is, once the iron cavalry of the Great Song Dynasty crushes the Wei Kingdom, the entire world will fall under the territory of our Great Song Dynasty. At that time, as the princess of the Wei Kingdom, you will naturally become a citizen of the Great Song Dynasty. Then, the distance between us will no longer be a chasm between countries, but a closeness between hearts."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's expression changed drastically. She abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with resentment and anger: "You're talking nonsense! Great Wei is destined by Heaven, how could it be easily destroyed by Song?"

Xiao Jinyan shook his head slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "How is it impossible? Your ever-victorious general Tuoba Mao, the hero who once struck fear into the hearts of countless enemy troops, has now fallen into the hands of our Great Song Dynasty and been captured alive. This is the best proof."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's face turned even paler, but she still stubbornly refused to admit defeat: "It was only because my brother was careless that the treacherous Song army had an opportunity to take advantage of us. Our Great Wei has countless brave warriors, how could we easily admit defeat?"

Xiao Jin Yan sighed, his tone tinged with regret: "Your Highness, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. It is an indisputable fact that the Wei Kingdom has suffered a defeat this time. As for our Great Song, our army is strong and our morale is high. It is only a matter of time before we destroy Wei. You and I both know that in this chaotic world, there are no eternal victors, nor are there any unchanging kingdoms."

Upon hearing this, a hint of despair flashed in Tuoba Rou's eyes, but she still forced herself to say, "Wishful thinking! Our Great Wei has a profound foundation and produces many talented people. It's more than enough to destroy the Song Kingdom!"

Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile as he gazed intently at the stubborn princess before him. He said softly, "Your Highness, you are indeed as stubborn as iron. In that case, I, Xiao Jinyan, will take a step back today and will no longer force your precious body. However, in exchange, Your Highness must prepare fifteen cities, and the extra five can be considered a tribute to Your Highness's unparalleled beauty and pride."

Upon hearing this, a hint of anger flashed between Tuoba Rou's brows, and her clear, autumn-water-like eyes shone with an indomitable light: "Xiao Jinyan, how dare you be so rude! As a princess of the Great Wei, how can I, Tuoba Rou, easily submit to others? Even if the iron cavalry of the Great Song tramples across the world, I will not bow my head to a madman like you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's smile widened, as if everything was under his control: "Princess, please don't be anxious. Things are unpredictable, and who can truly foresee the future? Why don't we make a pact? If one day, the Great Song can truly wipe the Great Wei's flag off this land, then, will the princess be willing to stake her life on fulfilling today's pact?"

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's face turned pale instantly. She gripped the long sword tightly in her hand, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force, and said, "Xiao Jinyan, don't even think about it! I, Tuoba Rou, am a person of the Great Wei in life and in death, and I will never allow such a humiliating thing to happen!"

However, Xiao Jinyan's eyes were unusually firm. He slowly took a step closer and whispered in Tuoba Rou's ear, "Princess, life is like a game of chess. One wrong move and the whole game is lost. Let's wait and see. Sooner or later, I, Xiao Jinyan, will win the princess's heart and everything in my own way."

Tuoba Rou took a step back, her eyes filled with both anger and helplessness. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil: "Commander Xiao, this matter concerns the rise and fall of our two nations. What do personal feelings matter? Why don't we calm down and discuss it properly? Perhaps we can find a solution that benefits both sides."

Xiao Jinyan's brows revealed an undeniable determination. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's as he stared directly at the woman opposite him and said, "Your Highness, all I, Xiao Jinyan, desire in this life is your body. I will not discuss anything else."

Tuoba Rou's hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with pearls and jade, which further accentuated her stunning beauty.

She bit her lip lightly, a hint of struggle and helplessness flashing in her eyes. Finally, she slowly opened her mouth, her voice carrying a pleading tone: "Commander Xiao, how about this? You can do whatever you want with me, just please have mercy and preserve my innocence, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile, his gaze becoming even more ardent: "Princess, you are mistaken. What is unattainable is the most alluring. That feeling of intense longing yet being unable to reach it is nothing short of torture for me. I, Xiao Jinyan, have never enjoyed this kind of torment."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou felt a mix of emotions. She knew that the man before her had a heart as firm as a rock and could not be shaken.

But she was unwilling to give up easily, so she took a deep breath, trying to find a last chance: "Alright, Commander Xiao, since that's the case, why don't we each take a step back?"

Xiao Jinyan raised an eyebrow, seemingly quite interested in Tuoba Rou's suggestion: "Oh? How does the princess intend for both sides to compromise?"

Seeing this, a resolute glint flashed in Tuoba Rou's eyes. She gently stroked the exquisite embroidery on her sleeve and said, word by word, "I can help you get rid of your greatest worry—Wei Wuji, and I will also offer ten more cities in exchange for my brother's safe return to the country. However, regarding my health, you must agree to one additional condition."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Jinyan's eyes, then he leaned forward with interest: "Tell me, what conditions does the princess desire?"

Tuoba Rou slightly raised her eyes, her gaze filled with both determination and expectation: "You must promise that after you have me, you will not only ensure the safety of my imperial brother, but also help Northern Wei overcome this crisis and protect the peace of my country. If you do so, I, Tuoba Rou, will willingly submit to you."

Xiao Jinyan thought for a moment and said, "Alright, Princess, I promise you, I can guarantee that there will be no war between the Song Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty within ten years."

"Xiao Jinyan, what makes you so sure that there will be no war between the Song Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty within ten years?" Tuoba Rou's voice trembled slightly, her eyes reflecting both a longing for peace and a skepticism about the promise.

Xiao Jinyan smiled slightly, a smile that concealed a deep and unpredictable mind and confidence.

"As for how I can guarantee it, Your Highness, it is indeed not convenient to reveal the details at this moment. But please believe me, the future of the Song Dynasty is quietly in my hands."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, her expression a mixture of doubt and curiosity.

"Commander Xiao, why are you so certain? How can the fate of the Great Song Dynasty be determined by the power of one person alone?"