She put down her fan, lowered her eyes, stepped forward, and accepted the cup of wine.
Xue Shen held the other wine cup tightly, watching her as if waiting for her next move.
After a moment's thought, Shen Youying bit her lip and tentatively squatted down, wrapping her arms around Xue Shen's arms and drinking the cup of wine with her neck intertwined.
She was not a good drinker to begin with, and coupled with nervousness and shyness, after drinking just one cup of wine, her cheeks were flushed, and even her beautiful peach blossom eyes were misty with moisture.
Like a soft little animal that has been bullied but dares not fight back.
Xue Shen suddenly reached out and pinched her cheek. It was soft and delicate, just as he had imagined, and felt quite nice to the touch.
Shen Youying remained squatting, staring at him with wide eyes, her expression somewhat bewildered and helpless.
Before marrying into the Prince of Qin's mansion, she secretly imagined many scenarios, some good and some bad, but none of them were like this.
The King of Qin did not appear to be as tyrannical as rumored, but he was certainly not gentle or approachable either. A heavy aura of malevolence always lingered in his eyes and brows; his appearance suggested he was not a kind or easy-going person. His excessively pale complexion, lacking color, gave him a gloomy air.
Like a beast lurking in the shadows, ready to strike and bite through its prey's throat at any moment.
It was this chilling aura that made people afraid to look at him closely.
Now, looking closer, Shen Youying realized that he actually had a very outstanding appearance. His sideburns were sharply cut, his eyebrows were as black as ink, and his eyes were beautifully phoenix-shaped, with an inner curve and an outer curve. Such eyes easily gave people a sharp feeling, and when combined with his high nose and thin lips, he became even more unapproachable.
Shen Youying dared not meet his gaze again. She lowered her eyes slightly, her eyes falling on the imposing golden python on his chest. She mustered her courage and asked, "Your Highness, would you like someone to make arrangements for you?"
This was the best she could do to show goodwill.
Now that she has married into the Prince of Qin's mansion, even if she cannot provide the Shen family with another ally, she cannot anger the Prince of Qin and cause her father to worry.
Upon hearing this, Xue Shen's smile widened.
He raised his hand and grabbed Shen Youying by the back of her neck, pressing her against him and holding the wine cup to her lips, forcing her to drink it.
His movements were somewhat forceful, but not violent. Shen Youying's eyelashes trembled, and she obediently opened her lips to swallow in small bites.
Xue Shen looked at her lips, stained with wine, lowered his head as if to kiss her, but narrowly avoided her touch, whispering in her ear, "It's so early to settle down, is Your Highness still thinking about last time?"
Shen Youying was stunned for a moment, and it took her a beat to realize that the "last time" he was referring to was the time at the Zhou family villa.
Caught off guard, Shen Youying recalled her reckless actions back then. Now, the man was cheek to cheek with her, the warmth of his breath hitting her earlobe. This sent shivers down Shen Youying's spine, and she hurriedly got up and backed away.
Her cheeks flushed red, and she was so ashamed that she didn't know where to look.
Xue Shen finally showed his first real smile of the day. He placed the wine cup on the table, turned his wheelchair and walked out, his voice tinged with amusement: "Your Highness, please rest first. I don't serve people easily."
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