Shen Youying was placed on the bed in a daze. The drug took effect and she had completely lost her mind. She could only instinctively rub against the cool silk and let out a low moan of unbearable pain.
Xue Shen sent the guards to stand watch at the door, while he watched her from the bedside, his eyes devoid of emotion.
Wine is a poison that burns through the intestines, and lust is a knife that scrapes the bones.
His lustful nature was merely a facade; over the years he had lived cautiously and never allowed anyone to get close to him easily.
His proposal to marry Shen Youying was nothing more than for the sake of the Shen family behind her, and for Shen Mingjiang, the Duke of Shen.
In the past, when the Shen family was at its zenith, he had to keep his distance for fear of arousing the emperor's suspicion. But now that the Shen family has fallen on hard times, the most beautiful woman in the capital city is coveted by many young men who want to keep her as a mistress. Even Xue Zhan couldn't resist, so it was only natural for him to get involved.
It has always been easier to add flowers to brocade than to provide charcoal in the snow.
At this point, he helped the Shen family, so he wasn't worried that Shen Mingjiang wouldn't be of use to him in the future.
I received the news today and stepped in to save Shen Youying, which was also part of paving the way.
He just didn't expect that Shen Youying would give him such a pleasant surprise, which made him think of her a little more highly.
He's not stupid; he knows which side to side with to make the right choice.
Xue Shen smiled with pleasure. Seeing Shen Youying tossing and turning on the couch, her little face flushed red, and muttering that she felt so hot, he took pity on her and poured her a cup of tea.
Shen Youying was burning up, feeling as if she were on fire, and tears streamed down her face from the discomfort. Finally feeling a touch of coolness, she instinctively leaned closer and obediently and eagerly opened her mouth to drink the water.
Because she drank it too quickly, the icy tea slid down her crimson lips and into her neck, soaking a small section of her front and outlining her full, youthful curves.
In her dazed state, she was unaware of the chill that was about to leave, and she hurriedly hugged it with both hands, pressing her soft body against Xue Shen's arm, letting out a low sob.
"It's so hot, it's so uncomfortable..."
She playfully rubbed her cheek against Xue Shen's arm, her beautiful eyes half-closed, large teardrops wetting her eyelashes, making her look like a peony in full bloom, exuding an alluring fragrance.
Unaware of her own plight, she looked up with tear-streaked face and begged, "Save me, save me..."
Her husky, soft voice was both delicate and charming.
The young lady, still sheltered in her secluded chambers and inexperienced in matters of the heart, was driven to the brink by the effects of the drug. She could only writhe and plead haphazardly, unaware of how to alleviate her pain.
Looking at him, Xue Shen could actually see a hint of grievance and pity in his eyes.
"He's much smarter than when he was young, knowing he should choose me, but if he were to meet Xue Zhan..."
Xue Shen seemed to realize something, let out a cold sneer, pinched Shen Youying's chin with two fingers, looked directly into her hazy eyes, and asked, "Are you sure you want me to save you?"
Shen Youying was in a daze and naturally couldn't understand what he was saying, only pleading repeatedly, "Save me..."
Having received his answer, Xue Shen used his fingertips to loosen her belt...
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Shen Youying felt as if she had become a kite, with the spool being held in someone's hand, sometimes loose and sometimes tight, and she would rise and fall with it.
When the kite soared to its highest point and was suddenly pulled down, Shen Youying let out a long cry and snapped back to reality. She hadn't yet recovered from the shock and stared blankly at Xue Shen beside the bed.
Xue Shen was slowly wiping his fingertips with a handkerchief, and Shen Youying's gaze involuntarily followed the handkerchief. When she saw the obvious watermarks on the handkerchief, her previously chaotic memories gradually came back to her...
She slowly opened her eyes wide, then hurriedly tried to straighten her disheveled clothes.
The more she rushed, the more chaotic things became, and her hands trembled, making it difficult for her to tie the belt properly for a long time. Her cheeks flushed red, and she was on the verge of tears, but she bit her lip hard to hold back and managed to put her dress back on.
However, the fabric of the dress was too precious to withstand much wear and tear, and it was already wrinkled beyond recognition.
She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Xue Shen, and only whispered her thanks: "Thank you for saving me, Your Highness Prince Qin."
Before falling into a coma, Shen Youying chose the King of Qin. She knew what was going to happen. Now that the die was cast, she naturally wouldn't try to kill herself. She was just confused and couldn't understand why the King of Qin, who was rumored to be tyrannical and lustful, would let her go so easily.
Xue Shen glanced at her, taking in her expression.
It woke up quietly and even knew to say thank you, which saved me a lot of trouble.
He was increasingly pleased with the marriage, and thus spared no effort in treating her gently: "I have already sent someone to fetch your maidservant's dress."
Before he could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.
Bai Luo's voice, trembling with suppressed sobs, came through: "Girl."
Shen Youying glanced at Xue Shen and called Bai Luo in in a hoarse voice.
Bai Luo carefully closed the door and entered the house. When she saw Xue Shen inside, her face turned as white as paper, and her eyes reddened again.
Shen Youying shook her head slightly, signaling her not to say anything more: "Help me change my clothes."
Bai Luo could only suppress her tears and walk past Xue Shen to help her young lady change her clothes.
Seeing that Xue Shen hadn't left yet, she hesitated and didn't move, secretly glaring at him, but dared not speak out in anger.
Xue Shen, of course, had no penchant for watching young ladies change clothes. He spun his wheelchair around to the screen, and his soft voice drifted on the wind: "Three days from now, I will go to the Shen family to propose marriage."
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Shen Youying came out after changing her clothes, but Xue Shen was nowhere to be seen. The guards who had been guarding the gate were still there, and Danzhu, who had been knocked unconscious, had also returned and was now guarding the gate with them.
Upon seeing her emerge, the guard bowed and said, "His Highness said everything has been arranged. Second Miss, please pretend nothing happened today and return to your residence in peace."
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