However... even the most meticulous plans can have flaws! He had considered everything, but he overlooked one crucial step—You Shuyao would risk her life to save him again, which was completely unexpected.
To be honest, even with his discerning eye, he couldn't quite understand what this girl was doing.
Was her feelings for him intentional or unintentional, affectionate or indifferent? He had always regarded her as a foolish woman trying to climb the social ladder, believing that she had ulterior motives in approaching him.
She risked her life to save him from a poisonous scorpion, which changed his impression of her and aroused his desire for her. However, when she revealed her greedy nature and fawned over him in the study, he lost all interest and even drove her away.
But what she didn't know was that even after he transferred her out of his sight, he still sent people to secretly observe her every move.
According to the report from his bodyguard, he roughly understood her state after she left. Shouldn't most people be sad and upset after being kicked out by their master? But the reported situation did not match the reality, so he did not believe it and went to check on her himself when no one was around. He found that she was indeed very calm and composed, and even seemed to be enjoying herself. She always had a smile on her face, and she was clearly quite smug.
After reflecting on it, he began to wonder if he had been fooled by this girl. Was she deliberately putting on an act that he disliked in order to achieve some ulterior motive?
Or was it to hide something? He racked his brains trying to figure it out, but he just couldn't understand it.
Huo Jingsha's methods have always left no room for the enemy, and she is unconventional in her approach to things. Sometimes she is swift and decisive, cutting through the Gordian knot, while at other times she is unhurried and steady, leaving people puzzled.
This was also a smokescreen he used to deceive those around him. If anyone could easily guess his thoughts and predict his decisions in advance, then he would be close to death.
Therefore, he must project an aura of overwhelming power when he does things in order to intimidate others, but he is also meticulous and adept at capturing every minute detail. Only in this way can he peel back the layers, eliminate the useless and grasp the useful as quickly as possible, see the big picture from small things, and consider the long-term from the small details.
For example, during his interrogations, it's not important whether the prisoners tell the truth or not; what matters is how they react each time he asks a question.
Everyone lies, but some people, because of their rich experience and battles, can lie without any flaws. However, people's subconscious subtle expressions are the most real and cannot be fooled.
As Shu Yao rushed towards him and shielded him from the sword, he saw a look of relief, a sense of calm, and a comforting smile on her face.
That smile contained a poignant beauty, which caused a flash of amazement to appear in his initially astonished eyes.
They were so close at that moment, yet there was no trace of regret or fear in her eyes, only composure. He believed that this was her most genuine emotion in that critical moment.
His mind was filled with confusion about her and many unresolved questions, yet he already believed that this woman would give up her own life for him!
Huo Jingsha sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the sleeping woman on the bed. Although her beautiful face was pale, in his eyes she seemed like a fairy who had not descended to earth... her beauty had not diminished but increased.
His fingers involuntarily rose, his palm slowly tracing the lines of her face, from her eyebrows, long eyelashes, and nose, all the way to her small mouth. His gaze held a tenderness he had never shown before, like a sharp embroidered spring knife, which for the first time willingly sheathed itself, concealing all its sharpness for her.
When the maid Mingxia brought the medicine bowl into the room, she saw this unbelievable scene.
The adult's hand was gently stroking the person on the bed, and the tenderness in his eyes was enough to melt anyone's bones with just one glance. Mingxia was stunned and wondered if she was seeing things. She had never known that a man as tough as the adult could show such tenderness and affection.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Huo Jingsha didn't look at her, but as if she had eyes in the back of her head, she stretched out a hand and gave a calm command.
"Bring me the medicine bowl!"
Mingxia snapped out of her daze, hurried forward, and respectfully presented the medicine bowl in her hand.
Huo Jingsha held the bowl in one hand and carefully lifted the person in the other. Was she planning to feed the medicine herself?
Mingxia was secretly surprised, but she only dared to lower her head and silently purse her lips, her heart filled with envy, jealousy and hatred!
"My lord, Shu Yao is unconscious and unable to drink the medicine on her own. We have to pry open her mouth and force it in, but doing so will inevitably spill the medicine and stain your clothes. Perhaps... I should do it!"
Mingxia thought that if she said that, Huo Jingsha would find it dirty and give her back the job of serving medicine. Unexpectedly, Huo Jingsha refused without even a moment's hesitation.
"It's alright!"
He first picked up the medicine bowl and took a sip, then lowered his head and covered You Shuyao's lips with his, feeding her the medicine mouth to mouth.
Mingxia was so shocked that she froze on the spot, her eyes wide and her lips slightly parted, unable to believe what she was seeing.
Huo Jingsha didn't care what others thought. She continued to feed You Shuyao mouthful after mouthful with her own mouth, being both gentle and patient, making sure not a single drop of medicine spilled and carefully not staining her clothes, until every last drop was fed before putting down the medicine bowl.
Then, not trusting her completely, he stared straight at the sleeping little face in his arms. He noticed a drop of medicine spilled from her lips that she hadn't swallowed, so he stuck out his tongue and gently licked it clean until not a trace of water was visible.
Excellent! He was very satisfied. Under his careful care, the little mouth, which had been completely bloodless, gained a layer of bright, moist luster, as pink and tender as a flower stamen, tempting one to pluck it.
He fed her without restraint and kissed her as if it were his right, and Shu Yao was the one who allowed him to exercise that right.
He looked up and saw the astonishment on Mingxia's face. A charming smile slowly curved his cold, hard lips, but the words he spoke were a terrifying warning.
"Mingxia, from now on, Shuyao is your mistress. You must serve her well, just like you serve me. Show her utmost care, tenderness, and consideration. If her clothes are even slightly dirty, if she is not covered with enough blankets, or if she has any unexplained wounds or bruises, then the brothels in the army will be your future destination. Do you understand?"
Mingxia was completely stunned this time, but she quickly regained her composure and, after understanding her master's meaning, immediately knelt down to express her loyalty.
"This servant understands. This servant dares not neglect Master Shuyao. I will serve her well... Please rest assured, sir." Mingxia was terrified. She knew that if she did not serve well or dared to be rough with the unconscious Shuyao, and displeased the master, she would be thrown into the military camp to become a military prostitute.
Huo Jingsha didn't tell her to get up. He just looked down at her kneeling on the ground. Shu Yao was the one he had chosen now, and no one could underestimate her.
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