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

Tuoba Rou's brows revealed an undeniable resolve: "No, Commander Xiao, I, Tuoba Rou, keep my word and will never go back on my word."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a meaningful smile, a smile that contained both challenge and anticipation.

"In that case, Princess, please keep your promise."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou did not hesitate at all, a hint of determination and relief flashing in her eyes.

"Okay, I'll take it off now."

After speaking, she slowly stood up and began to untie the sash of her brocade robe. Every movement was so calm and unhurried, yet it carried a breathtaking beauty.

As the brocade robes slipped off one by one, the air in the room seemed to freeze, and time slowed down considerably. When Tuoba Rou removed the last layer of gauze, leaving only a thin, gossamer-like bodice clinging to her skin, outlining her incomparably graceful figure, the entire room seemed to light up, and an indescribable sensuality and tension filled the air.

Xiao Jinyan's gaze involuntarily froze on her. At that moment, he seemed to be drawn by some kind of magic, standing there dumbfounded. Tuoba Rou's figure was flawless, with exquisite curves, every part just right, pleasing to the eye. Even he, who had seen a lot, couldn't help but secretly admire her, and an indescribable impulse welled up in his heart.

However, just as Tuoba Rou was about to continue, Xiao Jinyan suddenly reached out and gently grasped her slender wrist, stopping her from taking any further action. "Princess, there's no need to take any more off."

Tuoba Rou was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise and confusion flashing in her eyes.

"What, Commander Xiao, are you impatient?" Her tone was teasing, and a playful smile appeared on her lips.

Xiao Jinyan shook her head slightly, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.

"No, Princess, you misunderstand. In my opinion, the most beautiful scenery is not about the quantity of clothing, but about the harmony between the heart and soul."

Tuoba Rou had a graceful figure and skin as white as snow. A light veil partially concealed her beautiful figure, and her eyes sparkled with a mixture of provocation and curiosity.

"What, Commander Xiao, do you perhaps prefer to share a romantic rendezvous with me, and find my half-concealed, half-revealed allure irresistible?"

Xiao Jinyan's face was cold and stern, but his eyes concealed a barely perceptible tenderness and struggle. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart, and slowly said, "Your Highness, you misunderstand. I, Xiao Jinyan, did not mean that. I just think that Your Highness should first get dressed properly."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's lips curled into a playful smile: "Oh? Commander Xiao, are you teaching me how to behave? Don't you want my beautiful body anymore?"

Xiao Jinyan frowned slightly, his gaze firm, his tone filled with undeniable sincerity: "Your Highness is too kind. Although I, Xiao Jinyan, am not a saint, I am certainly not one to take advantage of others in distress. In my heart, true mutual affection should be a meeting of minds, not merely physical pleasure. If Your Highness is unwilling, how could I force you? Please, Your Highness, have some self-respect and put your clothes back on."

Tuoba Rou's smile gradually faded, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip lightly, as if making a final struggle: "Hmph, Xiao Jinyan, don't regret it. There aren't many people in this world who can appreciate my beauty, Tuoba Rou. If you miss this opportunity today, you may never find another one."

Xiao Jinyan gently shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Princess, in this life, there are things one should do and things one should not do. I, Xiao Jinyan, only seek to act with a clear conscience and without shame before heaven and earth. As for regret, I have never thought of it. Because I know that true love is built on mutual respect and understanding, not on momentary impulse and possession. Furthermore, I, Xiao Jinyan, have never lacked confidantes; what I seek is a single-minded person, to grow old together, that is what we desire."

Tuoba Rou's eyes were like water as she softly opened her mouth and said, "Xiao Jinyan, do you really... not want me?"

Xiao Jinyan's eyes were deep and complex. He slowly spoke and said, "I would never dare to covet the princess's body, but I am deeply grateful for the princess's sincerity in forming an alliance."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, and tears seemed to glisten in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall: "Why? Am I, Tuoba Rou, not attractive enough to you? Are my beauty and status not enough to move your heart?"

Xiao Jinyan gently shook his head, his gaze tender yet firm: "Princess, you misunderstand. Your beauty is unparalleled in the world, and any man who sees you would be captivated. But Xiao Jinyan has always acted with a clear conscience and is unwilling to force any feelings. Mutual affection is the ultimate beauty, and a forced union is never a long-term solution."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou's lips curled into a bitter smile, her eyes revealing both helplessness and resentment: "How do you know I'm forcing myself? Perhaps, this is my most sincere wish in this life?"

Xiao Jinyan smiled slightly, a smile that was warm and profound, as if it could see into people's hearts: "Women's thoughts are complex and changeable, but I believe I can still discern whether they are sincere or not. I am grateful for the princess's intentions, but I cannot force them."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou suddenly became agitated. She took a step forward, almost touching Xiao Jinyan, her voice filled with urgency and anger: "No, you don't understand! You will never understand how much a woman can sacrifice for her country and the one she loves! You blockhead, you idiot!"

Her curses concealed a deep sense of loss and despair, and tears finally streamed down her face, dripping onto the bluestone slab with a soft, crisp sound.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a surge of indescribable emotion. He sighed softly, his tone softening considerably: "Princess, please calm your anger. It's not that I don't understand, it's just..."

Tuoba Rou's brows furrowed with a hint of barely perceptible sorrow and determination. Her voice was as soft as a whisper as she said, "But what? You blockhead, you just don't understand a girl's heart."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan was slightly taken aback, a hint of confusion and bewilderment flashing in his eyes: "Could it be that the princess means..."

Tuoba Rou's eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath, as if gathering all her courage, and finally poured out the secret in her heart: "Xiao Jinyan, I have fallen in love with you. I am willing to give myself to you. Are you satisfied now?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan felt an indescribable shock. He stared at Tuoba Rou, trying to find the answer in her eyes: "Is that really what the princess thinks?"

Seeing this, Tuoba Rou's lips curled into a bitter smile, a smile that concealed too much helplessness and self-mockery: "Fake, alright?"

Before she could finish speaking, tears streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string, soaking her clothes and Xiao Jinyan's heart.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan could no longer suppress his emotions. He strode forward and pulled Tuoba Rou into his arms, his voice low and gentle: "Princess, now I understand your feelings."

Tuoba Rou sobbed in Xiao Jinyan's arms, her tears soaking his clothes. After a long while, she slowly raised her head, her eyes flashing with a determined light: "Hmph, I want to give myself to you now, do you want it or not?"

Looking into Tuoba Rou's expectant eyes, Xiao Jinyan felt an unprecedented surge of determination and tenderness in his heart: "Since the princess is willing to give it to me, why should I refuse?"

Tuoba Rou parted her lips slightly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible arrogance and grievance: "Hmph, it's as if I forced you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan smiled gently yet firmly, adding a touch of untamed charm to his appearance: "How could that be? The princess is a beauty of unparalleled grace. I, Xiao Jinyan, have long held your heart and dreamed of you."

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Jinyan had already pulled Tuoba Rou into a tight embrace, a warm and strong hold that seemed to melt away all her unease and hesitation. He lowered his head and gently kissed her cheek, a kiss that was tender yet carried an undeniable depth of affection, like a spring breeze caressing newly blossoming petals.

Tuoba Rou gently twisted her body in his arms, a shy blush rising on her face, but she still wouldn't let it go: "Hmph, you're so glib, all you know how to do is say these sweet words to make me happy."

Xiao Jinyan chuckled softly, his eyes full of doting affection: "Princess, actually, I fell in love with you the moment I saw you."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou frowned slightly, as if recalling the situation just now: "Hmph, nonsense. When you first saw me, I was still wearing a veil. How could you possibly fall in love at first sight?"

Xiao Jinyan gently stroked her hair, his eyes sparkling with sincerity: "I mean, the moment you slowly removed your veil, it was as if the whole world lit up. At that moment, your face was like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, illuminating the softest part of my heart. Perhaps this is what people often call love at first sight. There were no warnings, no reasons, just one glance, and I could never forget it."

Tuoba Rou's eyes flickered, and she looked at Xiao Jinyan with a half-smile, saying, "Hmph, really?"

Her voice held a hint of playfulness and a touch of probing.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan smiled gently. "Of course it's true, baby. I love you so much."

After saying this, he embraced Tuoba Rou tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones and never want to be separated from her again. His lips gently kissed her hair, again and again, each touch like the most devout vow, expressing his boundless love.

Tuoba Rou was aroused by this series of intimate gestures. She wrapped her arms around Xiao Jinyan's waist, pressed her cheek against his firm chest, felt his strong heartbeat, and felt an unprecedented sense of security and happiness.

"Jinyan, do you know when I fell in love with you?"

Xiao Jinyan lowered his head, his gaze so tender it could melt hearts. He said jokingly, "The first time you saw me, after all, I'm so handsome and dashing."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Rou smiled gently, a playful curve appearing at the corner of her mouth. "Hmph, that's not true at all. How could I be so shallow?"

Xiao Jinyan frowned, feigning grievance, "Can't my handsome appearance move your heart?"

Tuoba Rou gently shook her head, her eyes filled with deep affection. "You can move me, but not enough for me to fall in love with you. It is your courage, your persistence, your gentleness, and the subtlety you reveal unintentionally that, little by little, converge into a river, eventually breaking down the defenses in my heart and making me completely fall for you."

Xiao Jinyan's voice was like a spring breeze, carrying a hint of playfulness and deep affection, gently landing on Tuoba Rou's ear: "Is that so, Rou'er? So that's what you think."

Tuoba Rou's cheeks flushed slightly, like a newly blossoming peach blossom. She nodded slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz but unwavering: "Yes, to be precise, it was the poem you wrote for me that time that made me completely fall for your talent and become unable to extricate myself."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan smiled smugly: "So that's how it is. Rou'er actually likes someone as talented and beautiful as me."

Tuoba Rou nodded gently, her eyes filled with deep affection: "Yes, your talent is like a bright star, illuminating my world; and your heroic spirit fascinates me even more, as if you are the one I have been waiting for in my life."

Just then, Xiao Jinyan could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart. He slowly moved closer and gently pressed his lips to Tuoba Rou's soft lips. It was a tender and affectionate kiss, as if he wanted to pour all his love into it. He whispered, "Rou'er, you also fascinate me so much. My heart is already filled with you."

Tuoba Rou was somewhat bewildered by the sudden kiss. She wrapped her arms around Xiao Jinyan's neck, her face radiant with happiness. She returned his kiss, a passionate and urgent one, filled with an undeniable longing: "Jinyan, you can still wait, but I can't wait any longer. I want to fulfill that eternal promise with you."

A burning desire flashed in Xiao Jinyan's eyes. He held Tuoba Rou's hand tightly, his voice low and firm: "Rou'er, you are mine, destined to be mine, and no one can take you away. Let me have you, let our hearts be closely connected from now on, and never be separated again."