Chapter 63 Kiss Me and Be Together

"Look at me."

A clear, gentle voice whispered in her ear, and Yu Wenxue slowly opened her eyes.

A small bronze ball swayed in front of her eyes. She looked up blankly and met the boy's smiling gaze.

Do you love me?

"..." What's wrong with you so early in the morning?

Yu Wenxue had been asleep for a long time, and her mind was not fully awake. She was still drowsy and nodded habitually.

It was chilly beneath her; she was wearing shorts she had made herself, very short, only reaching her upper thighs, which she hadn't worn since she finished them.

She moved her arms; her nightgown was wide and large, and a breeze seemed to seep in.

It's obvious what happened.

A blush quickly rose to her cheeks, but thankfully he didn't try to tear her apart like a dumpling; her bra was still on.

Unable to get the answer he wanted, Gu Yun Shen took her hand, tilted his head back and leaned closer: "Give me a kiss."

He carried a faint fragrance from his shower, and his sudden kiss made Yu Wenxue's heart race wildly.

She placed her palm on his forehead; it wasn't hot. Then she touched her own forehead.

No fever...

She couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

Gu Yun Shen straightened the nightgown that had slipped off her shoulders. His clothes were still too big for her; from this angle, they barely covered anything.

He smiled, took out the small ball, waved it in front of her again, and asked repeatedly, "Do you love me?"

So you were learning hypnosis...

Yu Wenxue said with a forced smile, "Love, I'll love you even if it kills me."

Childish ghost.

Only he would believe such a scam. Could it be that in his eyes, he has been hypnotized and turned into a puppet?

Gu Yunshen had no idea what Yu Wenxue was thinking. These words greatly pleased him, and he couldn't help but smile, "I knew you were just like me."

He raised his hand to stroke her delicate face, his eyes filled with tenderness, and asked cautiously, "Then... shall we be together?"

"Aren't we already together?" Yu Wenxue was dazzled by his smile, completely unaware that he had already led her astray.

"Then tell me how much you love me?" Gu Yun Shen leaned close to her lips, pressing them against the corner of her mouth, as if afraid he wouldn't hear what she was about to say: "Give me three reasons."

"..."

Help! How could this be so childish!

Do you need more examples?

Yu Wenxue gave a dry laugh, her eyes darting around: "Good-looking, strong, and caring."

Hearing this, Gu Yun Shen was slightly taken aback, then laughed heartily and gently pinched her earlobe, "If only it were true."

He stroked the bronze ball with one hand and pressed her shoulder with the other, burying his head in her neck and nuzzling her: "I like you like this, but I don't want you to stay like this forever."

Yu Wenxue wanted to say that she was not controlled at all, and that hypnosis had no effect on her. As for why she felt sleepy when she saw the ball, she didn't know either. At least she wasn't affected at the moment.

She pushed away his chest, but before she could speak, he gently captured her lips with his.

The kiss came suddenly, yet it was gentler than ever before, like a light, fluttering feather, deepening gradually.

Her waist was gripped tightly by a pair of large hands, leaving her nowhere to hide.

His tongue lingered, subtly tracing the shape of her lips, each movement highly provocative, amplifying her senses.

Her lips and teeth were pried open, and a wet tongue plunged in. Yu Wenxue, dazed, wrapped her arms around his waist and subconsciously responded, drawn into this whirlpool of sweetness.

Although his verbal skills have improved, his hands still obediently remain in their proper place...

Gu Yun Shen suddenly stopped what he was doing. His lips, which had been kissed, were now tinged with the red of desire, and his unfathomable eyes trembled slightly.

Will you respond to me even when hypnotized?

He lowered his head, his thick, dark eyelashes fluttering, revealing a hint of vulnerability on his pale, jade-like face.

The hand that was originally on her waist tightened, then slowly moved up to her back.

"Then I'll believe you for now, and believe that you love me."

Yu Wenxue said softly, "Why should we believe it for now?"

Does she look like a habitual liar?

Although she said many things against her conscience in order to complete the mission, that doesn't mean her feelings were fake...

"You're always hiding something from me." Gu Yunshen didn't kiss her again, but rested his head on her lap, playing with the bronze ball.

"You'd better wake up soon, I want to hear you scold me."

He wasn't used to her being so quiet.

Whether she argues or makes a scene, that's what makes her vibrant...

Yu Wenxue sighed helplessly in her heart.

Play with him for a little while, it'll be fine in a little while...

She pretended to rub her eyes, then pretended to be hypnotized by him and leaned into his arms, taking the opportunity to tug open his collar and touch him.

*

"Hey, have you heard? The eunuch serving the Crown Prince attempted an assassination, but after succeeding, he was killed by the guards!"

"Moreover, when he was discovered, his body was already erect..."

The soldiers sat on the pile of stones, chatting idly, their words full of sarcasm and surprise, but showing no regret for the prince's death.

"As soon as the crown prince died, the war immediately subsided. There were already rumors that he was a good-for-nothing, and because he was weak and sickly, he secretly kept blood slaves to test medicines and prolong his life..."

"Stop talking, stop talking. We've finally won this battle. Let's eat first."

After eavesdropping, Yu Wenxue lowered her hat and walked past several soldiers.

Her clothes didn't fit her well; they hung loosely and looked ridiculous. She tightened her belt and went to the place she had inquired about beforehand.

She had tried to ambush Chen Rourou three times in the past few days, but Chen Rourou managed to escape each time.

Many soldiers cheered and applauded beside the drill ground, their eyes all fixed on the two figures on the stage.

Because of the victory, military discipline has become much lax, and many local residents gathered nearby to watch the spectacle.

"Hit him!"

"Hit him!"

"We won! We won! Commander Chen won!"

Encouraged by the soldiers' enthusiasm, Chen Rourou on the stage raised her eyebrows slightly and gave a provocative smile, "Who else wants to come?"

Everyone in the audience was captivated by Chen Rourou's moves, whispering among themselves, but no one dared to step forward.

Chen Rourou snorted coldly, casually tossed the spear aside, clapped her hands, and left.

There were many people ahead, and Yu Wenxue couldn't see where she was going. She squeezed through the crowd and followed Chen Rourou.

As she walked to the big tree by the river, she was suddenly punched in the face, her hat was knocked to the ground, and then her wrist was grabbed, making her gasp in pain.

"It's you?" Chen Rourou let go of her hand and frowned.

Yu Wenxue rubbed her wrist, which had been pinched red, and stuffed the box in her arms into Chen Rourou's hands, humming, "I just came to deliver something. Fan Zhuo gave it to you."

Chen Rourou's face instantly turned from white to black. She turned her back and said in an unfriendly tone, "Are you here to advise me to stop bothering your fiancé too?"

Yu Wenxue had anticipated that she was straightforward, but she hadn't expected her to be this straightforward. She smiled and said, "If you can get rid of him, that's your skill. Whether I stop you or not is meaningless."

Upon hearing this, Chen Rourou suddenly became interested and glanced at her, saying, "You really are magnanimous."

"Even the most virtuous woman can be swayed by a persistent suitor, and vice versa. If I insist on clinging to him, what will you do then?"

Yu Wenxue shook her head: "Actually, I'm very petty."

"So you don't need to worry, I won't curse you with voodoo dolls."

"..."

Chen Rourou's lips twitched, and she didn't reply. She lowered her head and opened the box. Inside was only a letter, written in her grandfather's handwriting.

After quickly reading through it, she looked up at Yu Wenxue, her expression unnatural: "Thank you."

Yu Wenxue frowned, touched her chest, and felt a sharp pain there.

She forced a smile, composed herself, and tilted her head to look at her: "Actually, you didn't come here for the so-called pursuit of love, did you?"

Chen Rourou calmly crossed her arms, waiting for her to continue.

Yu Wenxue stopped there, her gaze fixed on what was behind Chen Rourou.

Something's not right.

"Danger!"

The venomous snake flicked its tongue, seemingly ready to pounce, and coiled itself around Chen Rourou.

Yu Wenxue tried to pull her arm, but instead, she was pulled and the two of them twisted and fell to the ground.

The venomous snake darted past, leaving a wound on Chen Rourou's arm, from which black blood quickly oozed.

"Damn it!" Chen Rourou cursed under her breath, pressing on the acupoint between her thumb and forefinger to stop the poison from spreading.

[System: Warning, there are less than seven days left until the deadline for the third main quest. Please complete it as soon as possible.]

Yu Wenxue felt a chill run down her spine. She grabbed the spot where Chen Rourou had been bitten and lowered her head to bite down.

Sucking out poisonous blood is a classic scene in TV dramas. Although it's unknown whether this trick works, it's still a win-win situation.

Chen Rourou's brow twitched slightly. She hadn't expected Yu Wenxue to suck the blood out of her mouth. Having grown up in Yidong, she knew that this was not a venomous snake at all. Her expression gradually softened from initial surprise.

Give me your hand.

Yu Wenxue rinsed her mouth at the riverbank, put her hands behind her back, and asked warily, "What are you going to do?"

"Give it to me."

"Eh..."

Yu Wenxue was pulled so hard by her strong grip that she almost fell to the ground.

Chen Rourou touched her wrist without any hesitation, her expression serious.

She took a few steps back, looked Yu Wenxue over again, and said seriously, "Do you have a heart condition?"

"...You're not only good at fighting, but you're also a part-time doctor, aren't you?"

Yu Wenxue couldn't help but pinch her cheek. How could one or two people be able to see her illness?

Does she look very unwell?

“I don’t know medicine, but I know poisons.” Chen Rourou held the letter and spoke calmly, “Your illness seems quite serious.”

The pulse was weak, clearly indistinguishable from that of a dying person.

But her complexion was rosy, and looking at her face, there was absolutely no sign of anything unusual.

Yu Wenxue composed herself: "What do you mean?"

“Yidong is close to Miao territory, and Miao witch doctors are skilled in using Gu poison. I know a little about it. Ordinary medicines can no longer control your illness. If you can find an old witch doctor to use Gu poison to treat your body, there might still be a glimmer of hope.”

"Using Gu to penetrate the body?"

"I also learned about this from a book. The donor needs to raise the Gu and feed it his own blood for 49 days before sending the Gu into the host body. This is called 'borrowing life'."

Yu Wenxue looked down at the fallen leaves on her toes and did not answer.

There's no such thing as borrowing someone else's life. They might both die.

Chen Rourou pouted: "Don't misunderstand, I only told you how to save my life because you saved me and delivered the letter to me."

"From now on, we are even."

Yu Wenxue took a deep breath, wondering why the system notification hadn't sounded again.

Is Chen Rourou not a positive character, or is her bloodlust as a drug addict not considered a kinship?

[System: Sorry, I forgot to remind you, since you initially chose a person of the opposite sex as your kissing partner, you can only choose a person of the opposite sex after changing your partner.]

"..."

Oh no!

Yu Wenxue slumped to the ground, staring blankly at the sky.

A pair of black leather boots with cloud patterns stopped in front of her. She looked up and met Gu Yun's deep gaze.

"How could you be so careless?" Gu Yunshen helped her up and patiently brushed the fallen leaves off her body. When his palm touched her lower back, Yu Wenxue pressed his hand down: "Let me do it."

It's weird to pat her butt in broad daylight.

Chen Rourou pouted and looked away: "You two have such a good relationship."

Gu Yunshen didn't even glance at Chen Rourou, but took Yu Wenxue's hand and said, "You've been out for so long, I had no choice but to come find you myself."

Yu Wenxue almost forgot that they were leaving for the capital the day after tomorrow. They had originally planned to go out tonight, but at this hour, they definitely wouldn't make it in time.

She touched her nose and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I forgot."

Gu Yunshen squeezed her wrist. "It's okay, as long as I can find you."

As I left the training ground, a light rain began to fall.

Lost in thought about the system's words, Yu Wenxue was unaware that an umbrella had appeared above her head.

The rain that slanted in hit the tip of her pert nose, only to be quickly wiped away.

Such intimate gestures had become second nature, but Yu Wenxue's heart still skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

Back in her room, she couldn't wait to change out of the oversized military uniform and plunge into the bath that had been prepared beforehand.

Ripples spread across the water's surface, and she squinted comfortably, "That feels so good!"

A plate of fruit and a plate of pastries were placed on the edge of the bathtub; nothing is more pleasant than taking a bath while eating.

From behind the screen came Gu Yun Shen's concerned voice: "What did you do after you went to see Chen Rou Rou today?"

Yu Wenxue suddenly opened her eyes: "I handed the box to her, chatted briefly, and then you came over."

She didn't mention the Gu worms, nor did she mention sucking out Chen Rourou's poisonous blood. If he knew, he might actually believe in some method that could borrow life by ingesting Gu.

After all, he's the kind of person who believes in hypnosis.

The steam blurred my vision, making everything in front of me hazy.

Not receiving a reply from Gu Yunshen left Yu Wenxue feeling very uncertain.

Will he suspect that I'm hiding something from him again?

Feeling uneasy and anxious, she decided to go out and take a look.

Just as she reached for her clothes, Gu Yun Shen came in.

He took out the copper ball, braced his hands on the edge of the bathtub, suppressed the itch in his heart, looked down at her, and said in a trembling voice, "Kiss me."

Their breaths mingled, and Yu Wenxue was slightly lost in thought, even forgetting that she wasn't dressed properly. She cupped his face and kissed him.

Author's Note: [Pants][Pants][Pants]

I'm late, I worked overtime until midnight yesterday [cheek resting on hand]