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

Xiao Jinyan smiled slightly, a smile that was warm and profound, as if it could instantly melt the ice in people's hearts: "Oh? What reward would Madam like?"

He deliberately dragged out his words, as if he was enjoying this sweet interaction with his lover.

A sly glint flashed in Green Pearl's eyes. She leaned close to Xiao Jinyan's ear and whispered in a voice only he could hear, "I want my husband to do it again."

Her slender fingers unconsciously moved towards Xiao Jinyan's chest, with a hint of provocation, causing Xiao Jinyan's heart to skip a beat, and the blood in his body seemed to boil at that moment.

“Yes, Madam,” Xiao Jinyan replied in a low and firm voice, his voice filled with an undeniable desire, “Perfect, I want it too.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he hugged Green Pearl tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to meld her into his body and never separate them again.

Green Pearl gasped softly in surprise at Xiao Jinyan's sudden strength, then wrapped her arms around his neck and nestled against his strong chest, her face beaming with happiness and contentment.

Xiao Jinyan's lips fell like a storm, with irresistible passion, kissing Green Pearl until she almost suffocated. Her heartbeat synchronized with Xiao Jinyan's, their breaths mingled, and the air was filled with intense love and desire.

As the kiss deepened, Xiao Jinyan gently pressed Lüzhu down onto the soft brocade quilt, their bodies pressed tightly together without a single gap.

The flickering candlelight made this tender yet intense scene all the more moving. In this quiet yet thrilling night, they seemed to become the only beings in the world, with only the sounds of their heartbeats and breaths intertwining to compose their own love song.

The next day.

As night fell and the moonlight shone like a ribbon, Xiao Jinyan walked with slightly heavy steps through the winding and secluded corridor, finally stopping in front of Yu Xin'er's boudoir. The door opened slightly, and a faint fragrance of incense mingled with the warm atmosphere inside, quietly wafting out, seemingly welcoming his arrival in silence.

Guan Lingxuan happened to be there as well. Her and Yu Xin'er's figures appeared exceptionally gentle yet resolute in the flickering candlelight. The two of them hurried forward, their eyes sparkling with deep concern and expectation for Xiao Jinyan.

However, when Xiao Jinyan's usually resolute face came into their view, their expectation was instantly replaced by an indescribable gloom.

"Prince..."

Xiao Jinyan's voice was low and heavy, as if each word carried a thousand-pound burden, making the air seem to freeze. His eyes were full of regret and helplessness, as if he were telling a story of an irreversible tragedy.

Yu Xin'er gently grasped Xiao Jinyan's hand and said softly but firmly, "Husband, I already know about the Crown Prince's matter. You have done your best for the greater good. The Crown Prince... he doesn't listen to you, and that's fate. We are powerless to change it."

Xiao Jinyan took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He slowly opened his mouth and revealed another, even more shocking piece of news: "Your cousin He Jian led the Imperial Guards in an attempt to avenge the Crown Prince. He was cruelly crippled by the Prince of Guangling, who cut off his leg. Now he has been imprisoned and is about to face the punishment of being slowly sliced ​​to death."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xin'er's expression changed drastically, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists. However, after a moment, she shook her head with a hint of bitterness in her eyes: "My cousin... he has always been a close confidant of the Crown Prince, acting impulsively without considering the consequences. Although his current state is heartbreaking, it is something we cannot change. We... cannot save him."

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a surge of complex emotions. He gently patted Yu Xin'er's shoulder, his eyes filled with complexity and resolve: "Madam, I have now decided to support the Prince of Guangling in ascending the throne. This decision may surprise you, but I believe it is for our future and for the safety of the entire family. You won't blame me, will you?"

Yu Xin'er looked up, her gaze fixed firmly on Xiao Jinyan, her eyes devoid of any blame or resentment: "Husband, your choice is correct. In this chaotic world, what we need is survival and peace. How could I blame you? As long as we can be together, no matter what lies ahead, I am willing to fight alongside you."

As he spoke, Xiao Jinyan gently placed his hand on Yu Xin'er's shoulder, the warmth spreading through his palm as if silently giving her strength and comfort. His eyes were filled with relief and gratitude: "My wife, having you by my side is my greatest fortune. With such a wife, what more could I, Xiao Jinyan, ask for!"

A complex light flickered in Guan Lingxuan's eyes. She bit her lip lightly, a hint of jealousy in her voice: "What about me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan smiled gently. He slowly approached, his deep eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "Xuan'er, you are my good wife."

After saying that, he opened his broad arms and gently embraced Guan Lingxuan and Yu Xin'er, one on each side. The three of them seemed to be tightly connected by an invisible force, and an indescribable warmth and harmony filled the air.

Yu Xin'er felt a rare moment of peace, but the worry in her heart did not lessen in the slightest. She gently broke free from Xiao Jinyan's embrace, looked at him with a serious gaze, and said with a hint of urgency in her voice, "Husband, your safety is the most important thing right now. We are in the vortex of power, and one wrong step will lead to utter ruin."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan frowned slightly. He knew Yu Xin'er's wisdom and foresight well, so he asked seriously, "Madam, what do you think of the current situation?"

Yu Xin'er took a deep breath and slowly said, "Although my husband wholeheartedly supports the Prince of Guangling and has made great contributions to him, we both know that he is not a close confidant of the Prince of Guangling. In addition, the Duke of Qi holds a large army and has immense power. Once the Prince of Guangling ascends the throne, he will inevitably become wary of our Xiao family. At that time, the Xiao family will probably be in an unprecedented crisis."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's gaze deepened. He looked at Yu Xin'er again, his voice carrying a hint of expectation: "What does Madam think we should do?"

Yu Xin'er gently grasped Xiao Jinyan's hand, her eyes sparkling with wisdom: "Husband, we should seize this opportunity to actively recruit heroes from all over the world and expand our strength. Only in this way can we remain invincible in the storms of the future and protect the safety of our Xiao family."

Xiao Jinyan was taken aback upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Yu Xin'er to use the same story, which was almost identical to what Lü Zhu had said. At first, he had suspected that Lü Zhu was trying to use him as a pawn to sow discord between him and the Prince of Guangling, creating conflict in order to help Yang Rong achieve her ulterior motives.

Now that even Yu Xin'er says so, there's no problem. Could it be that Green Pearl is truly sincere towards me? Is this really love?

Sigh... That girl gave me her pure and innocent body, so tender and delicate, what was I thinking? I shouldn't have doubted her...