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

However, Xiao Jinyan's passion had been completely ignited, and reason seemed to have lost control at this moment. He pounced on He Qiongying again, kissing her passionately, his fingers tearing at her clothes urgently, as if he wanted to release all his desires and repressions at this moment.

"Xiao Jinyan, how dare you!" He Qiongying's voice trembled slightly, yet it also revealed an inviolable dignity.

She struggled desperately, trying to break free from the sudden restraints.

Finally, as if struck by a heavy hammer, Xiao Jinyan suddenly snapped back to reality. He braced his hands on either side of He Qiongying, his gaze fixed on her pretty face, his eyes filled with both resentment and torment.

"Your Highness, why won't you let me continue?"

At this point, the car speed has already reached 180 miles per hour. If you step on the brakes now, that will wear down the engine the most!

He Qiongying took a deep breath, trying to calm her breathing and heartbeat.

"Jinyan, I am the Crown Princess, and you are a high-ranking official in the court. How can we do such a shameful thing?"

Xiao Jinyan gently placed his hands on He Qiongying's snow-white shoulders and slowly said, "But, Crown Princess, what you need now is a man who can always be by your side, shelter you from the wind and rain, and cherish you with all his heart, and I am willing to be that person."

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible tremor flashed in He Qiongying's eyes. She nodded gently and said softly, "Yes, Jinyan, you're right. After going through so much, I realize that I really need you now."

A barely perceptible joy flashed in Xiao Jinyan's eyes, and an indescribable impulse welled up in his heart. He looked at He Qiongying affectionately and said softly, "Then let's walk together."

As he spoke, he slowly moved closer, wanting to seal this deep affection with a kiss. However, just as his lips were about to touch He Qiongying's cherry lips, they were gently stopped by two fingers that He Qiongying gently extended.

A blush appeared on He Qiongying's face as she whispered, "Jinyan, do you know? Right now, I only like being held in your arms like this, feeling your body temperature, and listening to your heartbeat. This feeling makes me feel very safe and secure."

Before she finished speaking, He Qiongying gently rested her head on Xiao Jinyan's broad shoulder. At that moment, their heartbeats seemed to synchronize in tacit agreement, and an indescribable warmth and sweetness filled the air.

Xiao Jinyan hugged He Qiongying tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his own body.

He Qiongying parted her lips slightly and said, "But, Jinyan, I really don't want to do those shameful things with you right now. Whenever I think about those things, an indescribable aversion and fear wells up in my heart, making me feel cold all over."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion and concern. He thought to himself, "The Crown Princess only wants a hug and doesn't want grass. What's going on?"

"Why is this happening? Crown Princess, do you really think of me as someone as despicable as Liu Kun?"

He Qiongying gently shook her head, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes: "Jinyan, of course you are worlds apart from Liu Kun. Your gentleness and integrity are what I admire and like most. However, this recent dark memory is like an invisible net, making me feel involuntarily afraid and withdrawn when facing intimate relationships. Can you understand this helplessness and struggle?"

Xiao Jinyan seemed to understand. After all, He Qiongying had been raped by Liu Kun not long ago. Once she experienced physical contact, she would develop an extreme fear, almost like a conditioned reflex. It was truly a case of "once bitten, twice shy."

Moreover, after experiencing so many tragic events, He Qiongying is now extremely vulnerable psychologically, and what she needs most is love, not sex.

So, Xiao Jinyan slowly reached out and gently stroked He Qiongying's snow-white shoulder, saying tenderly, "Crown Princess, I understand you, really. The wounds you've experienced need time to heal. Since you don't want to have sex right now, I will never force you in the slightest."

He Qiongying felt the warmth of Xiao Jinyan's hand, as if a warm current flowed straight to her heart. She slowly took Xiao Jinyan's arm, gently rested her head on his shoulder, and said with a hint of relief and gratitude in her voice, "Jinyan, I know you want me right now, and I can feel your longing. But please believe me, I am not rejecting you, but asking you to give me some time to get out of the shadows of the past."

Xiao Jinyan held He Qiongying tightly in his arms, his large hands gently running through her hair, carefully combing each strand, and whispering in her ear, "Okay, baby, then let me accompany you, little by little, step by step, to walk hand in hand out of the shadows of your past."

He Qiongying nestled against Xiao Jinyan's chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat. She slowly raised her hand, her fingertips gently tracing his firm chest, bringing a slightly itchy sensation to her heart: "Jinyan, when the day comes that you kill Liu Kun, set things right, and enthrone a new emperor, whatever you want, I will give it to you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a surge of excitement. He thought to himself, "Once I've eliminated Liu Kun, I can finally have He Qiongying completely and unlock all sorts of positions! At that time, she will be the empress, while I will be above her, pinning her down. Just thinking about it makes me feel so good!"

Xiao Jinyan couldn't help but smile. He gently stroked He Qiongying's delicate shoulder with one hand, while gently taking her hand in his other hand, his fingertips caressing her as if he were playing with the most precious treasure in the world.

“My darling, once Liu Kun is brought to justice, we can select a virtuous and capable person from among the many grandchildren and relatives of the late emperor, adopt him under the name of the crown prince, and establish him as the new emperor. In this way, you can, as the empress dowager, rule the world and let all the people of the world witness your unparalleled brilliance.”

Upon hearing this, He Qiongying's eyes flashed with a complex light as she softly said, "Jinyan, I have never aspired to be the high and mighty Empress Dowager. As long as I can eliminate Liu Kun, this scourge who brings disaster to the country, and then spend a few years of peaceful and tranquil time with you, I will be content."

Xiao Jinyan's eyes were firm yet gentle as he shook his head softly: "No, my darling, you were born from the clouds and soar through the heavens, and your destiny was already set in motion to be linked with that dazzling phoenix crown. I, Xiao Jinyan, vow in this life to personally reclaim the glory and honor that rightfully belong to you."

After saying that, he couldn't help but lean down and gently kiss He Qiongying's jade-like forehead. He thought to himself, "Silly girl, you just said you would give me anything I want. Do you mean just your body? If you weren't the Empress Dowager, what would you give me if I wanted something from you in the future?"

Overwhelmed by this sudden tenderness, He Qiongying's eyes welled up with tears. She looked back at Xiao Jinyan with deep affection, her voice trembling with emotion: "Jinyan, why are you so good to me? You treat me like a precious gem, so tenderly caring for me."

Xiao Jinyan reached out and gently stroked He Qiongying's cheek, his fingertips gliding over her delicate skin, bringing a touch of enchanting pleasure.

"My darling, because I love you, you are the love of my life. My love for you is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. If I don't love you, who else can I love?"