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

Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "This is too much. How did they suddenly arrange a marriage for Xuanyuan Yu? How do we break this deadlock?"

When Chu Wan'er heard the Emperor say that this god-like man was actually the Prince of Chu, she was overjoyed. What woman doesn't love a hero? To be able to marry such a man was a stroke of luck for her. If she could enjoy the pleasures of love with such a handsome man every night, her heart would pound wildly, and images of her and Xuan Yuan Yu together would already appear in her mind.

Chu Wan'er suppressed her desires, forced herself to stay alert, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"

Lin Ruoshui's eyes widened as she thought, "How come it's suddenly 'Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!' She just helped Chu Wan'er up, and now she's sent Xuan Yuan Yu away." She turned her gaze to Xuan Yuan Yu, whose eyes were blazing with anger as he glared at Lin Ruoshui.

"He's from the 21st century, there aren't so many rules about gender segregation, okay? How did he get tricked by this slutty and shameless woman in front of him?"

"The main person who got into trouble wasn't me, but Xuan Yuan Yu." Lin Ruoshui tried to justify herself in her mind, but then felt a little guilty.

Lin Ruoshui closed her eyes, steeled her heart, flew to Xuan Yuan Yu, lifted his veil, hugged his slender waist, and kissed him deeply.

The scene, which had been filled with more than two hundred people, fell completely silent. Those who had been discussing amongst themselves below were now dumbfounded.

Lin Ruoshui released Xuan Yuanyu and said, "Your Majesty, I only helped Princess Shangde through her clothes just now. What I have with Princess Yongle is what you call physical intimacy. If you feel that physical intimacy is not enough, I can kiss her a few more times."

This was a bolt from the blue! "It's over. My sister's innocence has been ruined. If I don't kill him, I'll have to marry her off to him." Chu Xiao thought to himself, his hands trembling with anger.

"Your Highness, you..." Chu Wan'er was incredulous. She had just been looking forward to a blissful married life with Lin Ruoshui when she was shocked by his actions.

Xuanyuan Yu was still furious. That damned woman not only used her body to help that slut, but also almost caused him to marry her.

But Lin Ruoshui just kissed him in public. What does that mean? It means that Lin Ruoshui was willing to marry him, and now she has no choice but to marry him. He was overjoyed.

Xuanyuan Yu straightened up, revealing her beautiful face and swan-like neck, and said, "I am willing to marry the King of Chu."

Most of the men in the audience who had just been petrified were touching their hearts, hearing the sound of their own hearts breaking.

What did they see? They saw a princess of unparalleled beauty, pure and ethereal, who had descended to the mortal realm to meet them.

She was so beautiful, so pure and untouched by any dust. But what had the King of Chu just done?

The King of Chu, right before their eyes, took away the princess's innocence and their future together.

Grand Tutor's son Zheng Feng was blinded by Chu Ying's beauty. He was determined to get this woman. He knelt down in front of Chu Xiao and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Chu has defiled Princess Shangde and desecrated Princess Yongle. How can we entrust the princess to such a dissolute person?"

Chu Xiao almost clapped when he heard Zheng Feng's words. Yes, that's right. We can't let this dissolute prince marry his sister. She's his only sister.

"Young Master Zheng is absolutely right!" Chu Xiao nodded with pleasure.

Yuan Bo, the eldest grandson of the Prince of Nanjun, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Chu has committed an act of insubordination and trampled on the dignity of the royal family. He must be severely punished."

A large group of people in the audience knelt down, all denouncing Lin Ruoshui.

Lin Ruoshui scratched her head helplessly, feeling that today was a bit of a bad day, and nothing she did seemed to work. Could this situation be broken?

It seems that failing to help Xuanyuan Yu get married is going to cost him his life.

Chu Xiao couldn't hide his smile, which spilled from the corner of his mouth. He said, "According to the law, insubordination is punishable by death."

Xuanyuan Yu pleaded for Chu Xiao, saying, "Brother, the Prince of Chu is not committing treason, but rather he and my sister are in love. If the Prince of Chu dies, my sister will not live on."

Chu Xiao touched his nose, feeling like he was about to twist it out of anger. Chu Xiao said, "Royal sister, what's so good about him? How can you be so protective of him?"

Xuanyuan Yu said, "The War King joined the army at the age of 12 and fought for our Chishui Kingdom for 6 years. During this time, he protected his country, killed countless enemies, and expanded our territory and captured cities, increasing our land area by one-third. He is now 18 years old and still unmarried. How about Your Majesty grant him the marriage he desires?"

Chu Xiao was moved by Xuan Yuan Yu's words and said, "Then let's consider it as him making amends. I'll spare his life today. Guards, take the Prince of Chu to the Heavenly Prison and give him fifty lashes. If he commits another offense, he will be punished for all his crimes." After saying this, Chu Xiao snorted and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Xuanyuan Yu watched as the soldiers took Lin Ruoshui away, and then he followed them away.

As they passed a lotus pond, Xuan Yuan Yu suddenly ran up and pushed Lin Ruo Shui into it, then jumped in himself.

Before jumping into the water, Lin Ruoshui shouted, "No one is allowed to come down, or they will be beaten to death."

Xuanyuan Yu and Lin Ruoshui kissed underwater, with bubbles rising from Lin Ruoshui's lips.

Xuanyuan Yu led her to a lotus leaf, closed his eyes, and kissed her passionately. Not long after, their souls were swapped.

Xuanyuan Yu kissed Lin Ruoshui's eyes reluctantly, then swam ashore and followed the soldiers to the prison.

Lin Ruoshui climbed ashore, soaked from head to toe. Just as she was about to catch up with Xuan Yuanyu, a voice called out, "Miss, we meet again."

Lin Ruoshui glanced to her left and saw the man who had saved her on the street that day. She wondered why he was in the palace.

The man took off his outer robe and draped it over Lin Ruoshui.

Because her body was soaking wet, Lin Ruoshui's stunning curves were on full display.

The man's eyes darkened slightly, but his smile remained warm as he said to him, "Why are you so naughty, swimming in the lotus pond?"

Lin Ruoshui smiled awkwardly and went along with him, saying, "Hehe, it's hot, I'm going downstairs to cool off."

The man laughed out loud, looking at Lin Ruoshui with doting eyes. Lin Ruoshui shuddered, thinking that the man was really handsome when he laughed.

"Who are you? Why are you in the palace?" Lin Ruoshui asked curiously.

"I am Baili Heng, the Crown Prince of Lanling Kingdom. May I ask your name, young lady?" Baili Heng introduced himself in a very formal tone.

"I am Princess Yongle, Chu Ying," Lin Ruoshui said formally, mimicking his tone.

"A cluster of pavilions hangs above the sun and moon, amidst blooming flowers and vibrant clouds. What a lovely name, Yingying. I'm so happy to know you," Baili Heng said happily.

Although Baili Heng had heard Zhongjun call her "Princess" on the street that day, he never expected her to be of such noble status as the Emperor's younger sister, Princess Yongle.

Lin Ruoshui was taken aback by the doting look in Baili Heng's eyes. She then turned to leave, saying, "Then I won't delay the Crown Prince any longer. I'll return to the palace first."

After saying that, Lin Ruoshui strode towards the Heavenly Prison.

Baili Heng stared intently at Lin Ruoshui's retreating figure, then asked the young eunuch leading the way, "Are there any clean rooms nearby?"

The young eunuch hurriedly led Baili Heng to the washroom. After waiting for a long time, the young eunuch thought, "Perhaps the Crown Prince of Lanling Kingdom needs to recuperate; he hasn't come out for so long."

Baili Heng stood inside the washroom, leaning against the door, his heart pounding wildly. He never expected to encounter Lin Ruoshui, who was soaking wet, at this moment.

When he saw that figure in the distance, he couldn't believe his eyes.

He closed his eyes, imagining that Lin Ruoshui, who had just appeared as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water, was right beside him.