Chapter 62 Retreating to Advance

He gently slipped a hand behind my ear, stroking my earlobe, his eyes half-closed. I remained nestled against him, oblivious to his presence, seeking a more comfortable sleeping position. (71)

Soft lips, burning hot, gently kissed my way down from my brow. I shifted uncomfortably, opened my hazy eyes, and looked at the man before me.

He held me as we lay back, the long robe that had been wrapped around me had somehow been placed under us. I instinctively hugged him tightly, wrapping my arms and legs around him like an octopus, refusing to lie on the ground.

With my legs hooked around his waist and my arms around his neck, I glared at him defiantly.

He chuckled softly, and because of the angle, he lowered his head slightly and effortlessly kissed my lips. As our lips met, his tongue carefully explored my mouth, chasing and playing with it.

One hand held my bare back tightly, preventing me from slipping down, while the other hand wandered around restlessly, bringing a certain shiver.

My body was undergoing subtle changes; it felt hot, as if even the surrounding air was sparking.

There's a faint aroma of wine on the palate, a touch of extravagance.

"It's so hot..." I muttered to myself, closing my eyes.

"Because you fell into the water and caught a cold... you got a fever..." he murmured, his slightly low voice carrying a hint of panting.

These lines sound so familiar... uh, it's like I've said them before... karma really works, what goes around comes around.

He gently kissed my neck all the way up, and I tilted my head back slightly, feeling a ticklish sensation.

With a touch of clumsiness, as if discovering a fun game, I imitated him by lightly licking his lips and earlobes, then baring my teeth and biting his neck, nibbling and nibbling, enjoying it immensely.

"Drunkard!" With a suppressed voice, his hand slowly moved down, probing into the untouchable softness.

I felt as if I had been electrocuted; the unfamiliar and unknown sensation made me somewhat panicked, and I began to fidget restlessly.

"Shh!" he whispered in my ear, "Don't be afraid."

I felt a slight heat under the flower, and I froze, no longer daring to move.

He lowered his head and kissed my lips, his body leaning slightly forward. My eyes widened suddenly, and I felt a sharp pain almost pierce through me.

With my two rows of sharp teeth outstretched, I didn't think twice before lowering my head and biting down hard on his shoulder until I could taste the metallic taste of blood in my mouth.

"Get out! Get out! Let me go..." I struggled, "It hurts so much! You want to kill me!" I screamed as I struggled desperately.

"Oh...don't move!" he growled in frustration, holding my shoulder, his palms burning hot.

The pain gradually subsided, and a tingling sensation slowly seeped into my limbs and bones, and I couldn't help but unconsciously groan...

The morning sunlight fell on my face, carrying an indescribable freshness. I hadn't slept so comfortably in a long time. In my dreams, there was no endless darkness, no ever-present pressure, no fear of abandonment, no overwhelming loneliness...

I squinted, wanting to stretch comfortably, but it felt as if my limbs were trapped and I couldn't stretch them.

I opened my eyes and met a pair of narrow eyes. I was stunned for a long time. The hangover made my head so heavy that I couldn't think straight. I was speechless for a while.

I lowered my eyes slightly and saw that I was tightly encircled in his arms.

Cao Cao?

It's a hallucination, I've made my conclusion.

I blinked, and the face was still there.

Blink twice more.

He actually smiled slightly.

I stared wide-eyed, pushed him away with a "whoosh," and stood up unsteadily. Immediately, I felt a tingling, numb, sore, and painful sensation in my legs.

He didn't stop me, he just looked at me and smiled, his dark eyes gradually deepening in color.

Following his gaze, I slowly lowered my head to look at myself...

"Ah!" I screamed, wishing I could disappear into a hole in the ground. They were... completely naked!

The sound of horses' hooves came from afar. Cao Cao's face darkened slightly. He lifted his long robe and wrapped me up tightly, pulling me into his arms.

"What are you doing!" I glared at him.

“You’re mine, and no one can change that,” he squinted and leaned closer to me, whispering in my ear, “You were really passionate last night after drinking.”

My head suddenly went blank, like a bolt from the blue.

“You mean…you mean…” I raised my hand, trembling, and pointed at his nose.

Cao Cao smiled and nodded.

"Could it be... that I was drunk and had sex with you... that I... that I..." I stammered, unable to imagine the scene of myself forcing myself on you.

Cao Cao's smile froze on his lips. He shoved my bare arm into his robe and gave me a slightly embarrassed glare. "I thought you would hate me for taking advantage of you when you woke up, be heartbroken about losing your virginity, and cry and accuse me. That would be more normal, wouldn't it?"

I looked at him, very intently, my brows furrowed slightly, as if deep in thought.

"Your Excellency, you did not return to camp last night, and your subordinates were extremely worried..." Dian Wei dismounted and hurriedly said, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Prime Minister!"

"Prime Minister!"

Several people in the group dismounted.

I remained staring at Cao Cao, deep in thought, then nodded almost imperceptibly. "What you said makes more sense," I said. With utmost quiet, I wrapped myself in my long robe and withdrew from his embrace. Then, dramatically, I looked up, glaring at him as if he were my mortal enemy. My arm trembled as I pointed at him. "You actually... took advantage of me!" I cried, my face contorted with grief and indignation. "How could you..."

Cao Cao was instantly petrified.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Pei?" Xu Chu exclaimed as he recognized me.

"Ah! Your Excellency!" Dian Wei exclaimed loudly, glancing at my outstretched arm with a highly suggestive look, "How could this be..."

I followed his gaze and looked down. On his fair arm, there were slightly red bruises. Uh, could it be a mark left from last night's passion?

"Prime Minister?" A familiar voice came in; it was Guo Jia.

I lowered my head, still looking grief-stricken.

"Return to camp." Cao Cao walked towards me, ignoring the incredulous looks from everyone.

I took a step back warily. "Please let me leave."

Cao Cao was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting me to refuse to return to camp with him.

"I am no longer a virgin. With this withered and broken body, how can I face my old friends again..." I said mournfully, "I should die to atone for my sins..."

In this era, chastity should be more important than life itself.

Unfortunately, I am the number one rebel of the 21st century. Without that thin membrane, I am not as angry and sad as I imagined.

It would be best to take this opportunity to adopt a posture of feigned weakness and retreat in order to leave openly and legitimately.