He kissed her tender cheeks while giving her earnest advice and heartfelt words of advice.
"With me protecting you, you don't need to fear anything else. Given your status, any man without power or influence couldn't protect you. But I'm different. I have power and influence, thousands of Imperial Guards, and most importantly, the Emperor as my backer. Those petty scoundrels are nothing to me; I don't even consider them a threat. If they dare to lay a finger on you, they can just wait in line to be reincarnated! Don't worry, I have my own plans. With me as your backer, you can just stay in the manor and be a good young mistress. Just keep yourself clean and wait for my return to favor you..."
Before she could finish her last few words, her voice was silenced by a kiss. Even though she was used to his frivolous behavior, she still blushed at his blunt and lewd words.
Huo Jingsha wouldn't allow her to refuse the drama any longer. In a few swift movements, he ripped off their clothes, pressing their hot bodies together without any gap. His hot tongue forcefully entered her mouth, roaming freely, and in the next moment, he broke through her last line of defense.
Perhaps it was her words about leaving that displeased him, because Huo Jingsha was exceptionally wild that night, as if deliberately tormenting her. Even when she cried and begged for mercy, she received no pity whatsoever.
Shu Yao finally gave up resisting completely and could only let him go on his rampage. She thought to herself, "Oh well, let him be. This man doesn't need my concern. Maybe he even enjoys fighting with those people and getting the thrill of victory from it."
"Yao'er... good Yao'er, call me those two words again, I like to hear it." Huo Jingsha's voice was hoarse, already moved by emotion.
"...Surprising Sand".
The bed curtains creaked incessantly, shaking more violently whenever she uttered those two words, a sound that was truly embarrassing. Then... the man on top of her forcefully pulled her into a storm of passion.
*** ***
Since her conversation with Huo Jingsha that night, You Shuyao's mindset has become much clearer.
The man seemed completely unconcerned about being attacked from both sides; instead, he tirelessly planned, investigated, deployed his forces, and interrogated prisoners, as if he were enjoying himself immensely, meticulously and methodically scheming every step of the way. Perhaps influenced by Huo Jingsha, she gradually relaxed as well.
Seeing him so enthusiastically outwitting and outmaneuvering the enemy, she let go of her anxiety and stopped feeling constantly depressed. Over time, it became a regular occurrence, and she stopped worrying about it. Unexpectedly, after taking life and death lightly, she found peace of mind and a sense of ease.
Just when she had gradually gotten used to being cooped up in the mansion every day, one day Huo Jingsha suddenly informed her that he wanted to take her out of the mansion for a stroll and asked Chunlu and the others to dress her up nicely.
Shu Yao was very surprised. For nearly a month, for safety reasons, Huo Jingsha had not allowed her to leave the manor. She spent her days either reading in her bedroom or strolling in the courtyard, and gradually became content to stay in the inner courtyard. Now, however, he said he wanted to take her out of the manor? Had something happened?
She stared at him with a puzzled look, but he just smiled slightly and didn't seem to want to reveal anything. However, she could tell that he was in a good mood and was walking out so casually, as if he wasn't afraid of attracting assassins at all.
Where are you taking me?
"Go to a place where you can watch a good show, have some drinks, and listen to some music."
You Shuyao hadn't been out for a long time. Seeing that he was in such high spirits and had taken the initiative to leave the mansion, her worries disappeared. If he had no concerns, what was there for her to be afraid of?
"Okay." She smiled and touched his face.
Huo Jingsha grinned even wider and leaned down for a kiss.
The following day, with the combined care of four maids, she was dressed exceptionally beautifully. Though she wore no flamboyant red or purple robes, nor adorned with jewels, but simply a plain white, wide-sleeved long dress, she was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from water—elegant, refined, and ethereal. Her well-nourished and rested skin had made it even whiter and more delicate, shimmering in the sunlight, seemingly glowing with moisture—simply breathtakingly beautiful.
The moment she appeared, she captured Huo Jingsha's entire gaze. His eyes were bright and unwavering, fixed on her face. The amazement and undisguised admiration in his eyes made her cheeks flush. It is said that women dress up for those who appreciate them, and his burning gaze made her feel that her careful dressing up had not been in vain.
Huo Jingsha strode forward, eagerly grasped her small hand, and with a very forceful possessive posture, intertwined their fingers. When they reached the front of the carriage, he suddenly lifted her up with both hands and carried her directly onto the carriage, not giving her a chance to be shy, and then closed the carriage door.
"Set off."
As soon as the order was given, the carriage began to move slowly forward.
Having not left the mansion for a long time, being able to go out for a walk and see the street scenes and pedestrians outside made You Shuyao feel exceptionally happy, with a smile hidden in her eyes and at the corners of her mouth.
As the carriage reached the bustling street corner and turned a corner, two more cavalry teams joined it. The men on horseback were Huo Jingsha's trusted confidants, Yue Ping and Xu Chang. They led their Imperial Guards, riding in two columns on either side, protecting their carriage in the middle, and proceeded at a steady pace toward the city gate.
To go to the opera house to listen to music and bring along the Imperial Guards as his personal bodyguards—only this man would do something like that. You Shuyao's smile deepened.
Perhaps it was because he was by her side that she felt very relaxed, and the low mood she had felt in the past few days was swept away. She also had the interest to enjoy the scenery along the way.
"Is Yao'er happy?" Huo Jingsha put an arm around her shoulder, clearly seeing how cooped-up she had been lately. Now that she was out, she couldn't take her eyes off the world, and her smile never faded. It seemed that once he had dealt with everything, he would have to take his little woman out for walks more often, lest she really get bored.
"Of course I'm happy." Shu Yao snuggled into his arms, and the two of them admired the scenery outside together, their faces close together. To outsiders, they were truly an enviable and loving couple.
The carriage traveled at a leisurely pace for about an hour before arriving at a private estate on the outskirts of the city.
You Shuyao was carried off the carriage by Huo Jingsha. She curiously peered around the manor, wondering where there was a place to watch a play. It turned out they were just tricking her! The head steward had shown her all the farmland and properties Huo Jingsha owned, and she guessed that this manor was one of Huo Jingsha's villas outside the city.
She thought Huo Jingsha had brought her here to relax and listen to music, but when they entered the main hall with the help of a group of people, there was someone already waiting inside. This person was none other than Qi.
You Shuyao was completely stunned, and Qi, upon seeing her, was also unable to look away in amazement. However, while her eyes showed shock, Qi's gaze held a deeper, more meaningful intensity.
You Shuyao turned to look at Huo Jingsha, wanting to know what was going on.
Huo Jingsha was clearly not surprised to see Qi, indicating that he was aware of the situation. Qi's surprise stemmed from his unexpected expectation that Huo Jingsha would bring Shu Yao along as well.
Aside from a brief moment of surprise upon seeing her, Qi quickly regained her aloof and indifferent demeanor, remaining as gloomy and taciturn as ever. Huo Jingsha, equally dignified and profound, however, had a more confident smile on his lips than Qi. He intertwined his fingers with hers and led her into the main hall, where both of them took the seats of honor.
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