If Ye Ziyu doesn't have a problem with his eyesight, then he must have fallen for her...

She had always wanted to find a man who didn't care about her appearance, and if Ye Ziyu was that man, then she…

Thinking of Qiao Xiuyuan made her already unsettled heart even more uncertain.

If Ye Ziyu likes her, then this liking is a bit too fast.

Just a few days ago, he was completely taking advantage of her and looked at her with great impatience. Now he has changed so quickly. Could he have another purpose?

Seeing the growing doubt and hesitation in Su Muxi's eyes, Ye Zeyu became increasingly agitated.

What exactly is Su Muxi wondering about? And what is she hesitating about?!

Thinking of what the veterans had said, Ye Zeyu's eyes darkened. He put one arm around Su Muxi and held the back of her head with the other, then accurately kissed her fragrant and soft red lips.

"Hmm!"

Ye Zeyu's sudden action made Su Muxi forget to think.

Thin lips may seem cold, but now they are unusually hot and domineering.

His broad embrace enveloped her completely, and even through the layers of clothing, she could still feel the heat emanating from Ye Zeyu.

Although Su Muxi and Qiao Ziming have been married for three years, they have never had any intimate contact.

She kissed a man for the first time yesterday, and today was the second time.

The feeling was strange; she couldn't describe it.

Although she didn't hate it, she knew she couldn't let it go unchecked.

Trying to regain her composure, she prepared to retrieve the jade hairpin from her hair and repeat her previous trick, but Ye Ziyu released her first.

"Su Muxi, I have never been so intimate with a woman before. You are the first, and you will be the last. Last night, not only did you kiss me, but you also saw me naked, yet you still refuse to marry me! Tell me, what is it about me that doesn't satisfy you?! Do you just like that weakling Qiao Ziming with no flesh on his bones?!"

Ye Ziyu's face was full of anger and impatience, his eyes blazing with fire, and he looked like he was unsatisfied.

Before Su Muxi could answer, Ye Zeyu impatiently continued, "Su Muxi! Let me tell you, whether you want to marry me or not, you are destined to be the Princess Consort of Yong'an!"

After saying that, he released Su Muxi, took two steps back, quickly picked up the black gold mask from the ground, and put it back on his face.

"...I'm really crazy!"

Although Su Muxi heard the last sentence she uttered to herself very clearly, she spoke it softly.

Seeing Ye Zeyu holding his mask and looking down, Su Muxi's clear fox-like eyes even showed a hint of a smile.

Ye Zeyu and Qiao Xiuyuan are different!

"Does Your Highness mean I should take responsibility for you?"

Seeing Ye Zeyu's shyness, Su Muxi felt less shy herself and even had the urge to tease him.

Before, when I saw Ye Zeyu, I only felt that he had a strong aura and was not easy to approach. But now it seems that Ye Zeyu is actually quite cute!

With the mask covering him, Ye Ziyu's shyness lessened considerably. However, after hearing Su Muxi's words, he became furious.

"Su Muxi, don't get it wrong! It's me who's responsible for you!"

Su Muxi smiled and shrugged. "Then I don't need your responsibility. Anyway, I'm a second-time bride, and I've long lost my innocence. My reputation outside isn't good either. Besides, as long as the prince doesn't tell anyone, no one outside will know about my relationship with him, so I have nothing to worry about."

Ye Ziyu clenched his fists, his eyes filled with frustration.

Is Su Muxi really that unwilling to marry him...?

He didn't like to force others, especially not Su Muxi.

Just as he was about to agree, Su Muxi stepped forward and said with a smile in her eyes, "But if Your Highness wants me to take responsibility, then I won't refuse. I dislike owing anyone anything, especially Your Highness's innocence."

After speaking, he took another step forward, looking at Ye Zeyu with great interest, waiting for Ye Zeyu's reply.

But a strange tension welled up inside me.

Would Ye Ziyu, who is decisive and ruthless on the battlefield and stands above all others, really bow down to her so that she can marry him?

Looking at the smile in Su Muxi's eyes, Ye Zeyu felt that Su Muxi was deliberately teasing him. But thinking of the principle that all's fair in war, Ye Zeyu took a deep breath, grabbed Su Muxi's arm, and pulled her into his arms again with a little force.

"Su Muxi! Take responsibility for me!"

Hearing Ye Zeyu's words spoken through gritted teeth, Su Muxi suddenly felt relieved.

Now that you've gotten the answer you wanted, why be so dramatic?

So, to Ye Zeyu's surprise, Su Muxi took the initiative to kiss Ye Zeyu's chin.

Although it was just a fleeting kiss, and not even on the lips, Su Muxi felt her throat go dry and her heart pounding.

"What did you eat to grow so tall?!"

She muttered a low complaint, trying to ease her shyness, but before she could finish speaking, Ye Zeyu picked her up.

"...Is it okay now?"

Ye Zeyu's voice was deep, tinged with anticipation.

Su Muxi naturally understood the meaning behind Ye Zeyu's words. She looked at the thin lips in front of her and then at Ye Zeyu's awkward expression.

He bent down and placed a kiss on those thin lips.

"...Okay, it's been stamped, now let me go."

But Ye Zeyu tightened his arms, holding the person even closer, "I won't let go."

“…”

Ye Zeyu's hug lasted for half an hour, and Su Muxi went from being shy at the beginning to admiring him now.

He truly deserves to be called the God of War of Qi; not only is he incredibly strong, but his stamina is also exceptional.

Although she was petite, she wasn't light either. Yet, in Ye Zeyu's hands, she seemed like a weightless rag doll. He had been holding her for so long, and she hadn't moved an inch, nor had she even been out of breath...

Why is Ye Zeyu just holding on like this without moving?

Aren't you tired?

"Not tired."

"But... I'm sleepy, I want to go home."

Hearing Su Muxi's soft voice, Ye Zeyu tightened his grip on her arm.

He then stared at Su Muxi and asked seriously, word by word, "Su Muxi, did you drug me?"

"ah?"

Why do I seem to be bewitched by you?

“…”

"Su Muxi, I think I like you. What about you? Do you reciprocate my feelings?"

Su Muxi felt her mouth go dry again and couldn't speak.

Do you like Ye Zeyu?

I think they like it too.

But she was still somewhat uncertain.

It's simply because things progressed so quickly between them.

"Ye Ziyu, please allow me to think this over. Right now, I can't answer you, but I'm no longer considering breaking off the engagement. Of course, the condition for marrying you is that what you just said wasn't a lie. Otherwise, I really will drug you!"