Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

Xuan Yuan Yu's lips landed on the tip of her nose, and he asked, "Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Lin Ruoshui was so overwhelmed that she could hardly breathe, her chest heaving violently.

Lin Ruoshui explained to Xuan Yuanyu concisely: "Chu Xiao is my brother, we are twins, and my name is Chu Ying..."

Lin Ruoshui felt a bit thirsty after explaining everything in one go.

She added at the end, "I didn't tell you, but I actually wanted to appear in front of you dressed as a woman to give you a surprise."

Xuanyuan Yu understood, the dark clouds above his head dissipated, and a smile appeared on his face.

That smile was so beautiful that it captivated Lin Ruoshui.

It was rare for Xuanyuan Yu to see Lin Ruoshui with such an infatuated expression. He felt he should smile more, bewitch her, and make her never think of pushing him away again.

Lin Ruoshui flashed her signature eight-tooth smile and said to Xuan Yuan Yu, "Your Highness, after saying so much, I'm thirsty. And my back is numb from lying down for so long."

"Oh? Do you want some water?" Xuanyuan Yu asked with a smile.

Lin Ruoshui nodded vigorously.

Xuanyuan Yu grinned mischievously, picked up Lin Ruoshui with both hands, and let her sit on his lap.

Lin Ruoshui maintained the same posture as the pendant.

Seeing Lin Ruoshui's obedient and well-behaved appearance, Xuanyuan Yu's heart melted.

He reached for the teacup, took a sip, and Lin Ruoshui swallowed hard, pouting as she gestured for Xuan Yuan Yu to give her a sip.

Xuanyuan Yu took another sip himself, and Lin Ruoshui showed an annoyed expression. Xuanyuan Yu quickly put his mouth on hers and fed the water in his mouth to Lin Ruoshui.

Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "This man really knows how to flirt."

Xuanyuan Yu fed Lin Ruoshui three mouthfuls of water in succession, saying, "If you are thirsty in the future, just call me. I will be happy to serve you, Princess."

Lin Ruoshui's lips were glistening with moisture. She took a sip from the teacup in Xuan Yuan Yu's hand, then fed the water to him.

"This princess is also happy to serve the King of Chu," Lin Ruoshui said teasingly.

Xuanyuan Yu slowly swallowed the water, finding it sweet.

Lin Ruoshui tentatively said, "Your Highness, are you calmed down now? Can I get down? This movement is so tiring."

Xuanyuan Yu nodded, and Lin Ruoshui let go of his hands. Her hands were finally free, and she was so happy.

Just as she was about to get off Xuan Yuan Yu's lap, Xuan Yuan Yu coldly said, "I told you, you're just an accessory to me today. My arms are tired, so I'm switching to my legs now."

Lin Ruoshui couldn't understand Xuan Yuanyu's thought process or his crazy actions at all.

Xuanyuan Yu hugged Lin Ruoshui's waist tightly, making her sit even closer to him.

"I have another question for you. Tell me the truth," Xuan Yuan Yu said, his eyes darkening.

"What is it? I've told you everything." Lin Ruoshui held up three fingers to swear.

"Chu Xiao said he would choose a husband for you in front of all the civil and military officials today. You've offended me, do you still want to marry someone else?" Xuan Yuan Yu wasn't angry, he just moved closer and closer.

"I really don't know. This must have been my brother's doing. I'm innocent," Lin Ruoshui hurriedly explained, then leaned back to avoid Xuan Yuan Yu's approaching face.

"Oh? Then how about you marry me?" Xuan Yuan Yu smelled the faint fragrance emanating from Lin Ruoshui's body, closed his eyes, and attempted to kiss her.

Lin Ruoshui slapped Xuan Yuan Yu across the face, turning his face to the other side. Xuan Yuan Yu paused for a moment but didn't get angry.

Helpless, Lin Ruoshui felt tears welling up in her eyes. She struggled with all her might, but she couldn't break free from those shackles.

So she stopped moving and said, "Xuanyuan Yu, let's have a good talk."

Xuanyuan Yu moved stiffly, tightened his arms around Lin Ruoshui, and said, "Alright, let's start talking."

Lin Ruoshui said, "What's the point of talking about this? What can I possibly say?"

Xuanyuan Yu ignored him completely and said, "Whether you talk or not, let's have a deeper conversation in another way."

Lin Ruoshui said, "I'm afraid that if I finish speaking, you'll get angry and embarrassed..."

"So, will you tell me or not?" Xuan Yuan Yu asked.

"I'll talk, I'll talk!" Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "It's already so dangerous, I'd better try to be tactful."

"I don't want to marry you, but I don't want to marry anyone else either. I haven't enjoyed my happy single life enough yet, so please don't worry, I will persuade my brother. As for our future, that depends on our fate." Lin Ruoshui felt that her words were already very considerate of Xuanyuan Yu's feelings.

Xuanyuan Yu said, "We've come to this point, and you still don't want to marry me?"

“Nothing happened to us,” Lin Ruoshui said.

"Then what will I do to you now, and will you be willing to marry me?" Xuan Yuan Yu asked.

Lin Ruoshui asked, "Xuanyuan Yu, do you love me? Do you love me or just my looks and body?"

Xuanyuan Yu said, "Love? I don't understand what love is. I only know that you are mine."

Lin Ruoshui said, "I want someone who understands love, loves only me, and will never betray me. Can you do that?"

Xuanyuan Yu said, "I can guarantee that I will never betray you."

Xuanyuan Yu didn't want to hear Lin Ruoshui say anything he didn't want to hear, so he pressed her acupoints, kissed her lips, and took her small hand.