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

Therefore, Xiao Jinyan bowed deeply to He Qiongying, his actions conveying both decisiveness and respect.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your generous guidance. When the tyrannical and incompetent emperor is deposed and the world is transformed, I will do everything in my power to take good care of you and help you regain your former glory as the Empress!"

Upon hearing this, He Qiongying gently raised her hand, her slender fingers like a spring breeze caressing willows, gently yet firmly helping Xiao Jinyan to her feet.

At that moment, their fingertips touched unintentionally, as if an electric current passed through them. An indescribable and wonderful sensation stirred ripples in Xiao Jinyan's heart.

He Qiongying parted her lips slightly and said softly, "Your Highness, there is no need for such formality. Although I once held a high position, I could not escape the cruel hand of that tyrannical emperor Liu Kun, which caused my family to be destroyed and my home to be lost. Now, I have only one wish in my heart, which is to kill that tyrannical emperor Liu Kun as soon as possible, so as to comfort the spirit of the Crown Prince in heaven and let the people of this world be freed from their suffering as soon as possible."

As she spoke, He Qiongying's eyes reddened slightly, but her gaze became increasingly firm.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan felt an indescribable surge of pride and ambition. He held He Qiongying's arm tightly, the touch warm and real, as if it were He Qiongying's only support in this cold world.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I, Xiao Jinyan, hereby swear that I will do everything in my power, even at the cost of fire and water, to help Your Highness achieve your heart's desire!"

Their eyes met at that moment, as if igniting a flame in each other's hearts.

He Qiongying held Xiao Jinyan's hand tightly and said resolutely, "Minister Xiao, I never expected you to be so loyal and courageous. I entrust this important task of killing the tyrannical emperor and restoring the country to you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan grasped He Qiongying's hand tightly, sending a warm feeling into her heart: "I am deeply grateful for the Crown Princess's high expectations. I have an unshirkable responsibility. Even if I am shattered to pieces, I will complete this great undertaking and live up to the Crown Princess's trust."

Upon hearing this, He Qiongying's eyes could no longer hold back her tears, and crystal tears rolled down her cheeks, wetting her clothes. Her body trembled slightly, a release of long-suppressed emotions and a silent protest against all the grievances of the past.

"Jinyan, do you know how much injustice I have suffered and what kind of torment I have endured under Liu Kun's clutches during this time?"

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a pang of sorrow. He gently embraced He Qiongying and said tenderly but firmly, "Your Highness, it is all my fault. I failed to detect the treacherous man's plot sooner, putting you in danger and causing you to suffer so much injustice. Please believe me, I will make amends to you a hundredfold, a thousandfold, and make that treacherous and foolish emperor pay the price he deserves!"

He Qiongying broke free from Xiao Jinyan's embrace, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls, her eyes filled with anger and despair.

"Liu Kun... he's not even human, he's a beast, a monster!"

Xiao Jinyan's movements were decisive yet gentle as he pulled He Qiongying into his broad chest. His arms were wrapped tightly around her, and he stroked her back, comforting her, "Crown Princess, cry it out. Maybe it will make you feel better."

He Qiongying's tears flowed like a flood. She choked out, "Jinyan, do you know? Without you, I really couldn't live. I even... I even wanted to kill myself and end it all."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan felt an indescribable pang of sorrow and tenderness welling up in her heart.

"Your Highness, please do not have any thoughts of taking your own life. As long as I am here, I will always be by your side and protect you with my life."

As he spoke, Xiao Jinyan hugged He Qiongying even tighter, as if he wanted to meld her into his own body, so that she could feel this unspoken promise and protection.

He Qiongying's body trembled slightly in Xiao Jinyan's arms, a tremor mixed with fear, gratitude, and longing. She twisted her body, as if seeking more warmth and comfort, whispering with a hint of barely perceptible urgency: "Jinyan, hold me tight, I'm so cold, the coldness of this world seems to have seeped into my bones, only you can make me feel a little warmth."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a pang of heartache. His hands roamed over He Qiongying's back, each touch filled with tenderness and pity.

"Your Highness, I assure you that I will never let you suffer any more harm!"

He Qiongying's eyes seemed to hold a thousand stars as she looked at Xiao Jinyan with deep affection and whispered, "Jinyan, do you know? From the first moment I saw you, I knew you could be my safe haven, my strongest support. And when I nestled in your arms, that unprecedented warmth and sense of security, like the warmest sunshine in spring, penetrated all my defenses and warmed my long-frozen heart."

"Princess Consort, do you know? From the first moment I saw you, I knew that I wanted to protect you, that I had the ability to protect you, and that I had to protect you, just like I would protect the person I love most..."

Xiao Jinyan's gaze was deep and intense, as if he wanted to draw He Qiongying's soul into it. Finally, he could no longer suppress his emotions and suddenly pulled He Qiongying into his arms, the embrace so tight that it seemed to merge the two of them into one.

"Crown Princess, you are so charming..."

The sudden kiss, as fierce as a storm, with an irresistible force, assaulted every inch of He Qiongying's senses.

At first, He Qiongying instinctively tried to resist, gently pushing against Xiao Jinyan's chest with both hands, a hint of panic and shyness flashing in her eyes. But Xiao Jinyan's embrace was too firm, his kiss too passionate, and she simply couldn't resist.

Gradually, He Qiongying's defenses began to crumble, her struggles growing weaker and weaker until they ceased completely. Without realizing it, she had unconsciously given up resisting, her hands quietly encircling Xiao Jinyan's neck, responding to his kiss. At that moment, their hearts were intertwined, forgetting everything else.

The kiss transitioned from intense to tender, filled with endless affection and reluctance to part.

Finally, Xiao Jinyan slowly separated them, then gently lifted He Qiongying in a princess carry and walked steadily towards the bed...

Then, Xiao Jinyan gently placed the beautiful body on the carved bed, as if foreshadowing the impending emotional storm. He Qiongying's face flushed slightly, her eyes filled with both shyness and unease.

With a gentle touch, their lips met again, like thirsty people finding a clear spring, lingering tenderly, forgetting all the troubles and constraints of the world.

Xiao Jinyan's hands wandered unconsciously, deftly untying the ties of He Qiongying's outer garment. The clothes slipped off one by one, revealing her jade-like, smooth skin. An alluring, ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.

However, at this critical moment, He Qiongying suddenly pushed Xiao Jinyan away, her eyes flashing with determination and struggle: "Jinyan, don't do this!"