She turned her head stiffly toward the man, who looked calm, with a hint of barely perceptible madness in his eyes.
Crazy, is he insane?
Such vengefulness! Yan Liangyu had only said a few words about listening to music, yet he had his ear cut off.
Chu Changning couldn't tell whether he felt relieved or terrified.
Fortunately, they only made her play the piano; they didn't chop off her hand.
She tried her best to suppress the tremor in her heart at his cruel methods and forced herself to calm down.
He dared to be so ruthless towards Yan Liangyu; he's insane.
The rain was pattering down, making the leaves of the surrounding trees rustle.
Chu Changning took a deep breath, ignoring the various emotions swirling in his mind, and looked up.
"Is your headache any better, my lord? Shall we continue?"
Yan Beimo raised an eyebrow and beckoned to her.
"come over."
Chu Changning paused, wiped the rain off her face, and walked towards him, soaking wet.
"Madam is truly flexible and adaptable."
She pretended not to notice the sarcasm in his words and stood quietly in front of him.
Seeing that she remained silent, Yan Beimo glanced at her slender figure, reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Chu Changning was startled by his sudden action, completely bewildered.
What is he doing?
"I don't like disobedient people, understand?"
The two were pressed close together, and she soaked a large area of his robe.
Chu Changning looked up at him.
His eyes were naked, making no attempt to hide his desire for her.
"Today is just a small punishment. If there is a next time, I will take your life."
A cold hand caressed her chin, as sharp and terrifying as an unyielding blade.
Chu Changning looked up at him, her eyelashes trembled, and her heart stirred slightly.
Was he furious because of her meeting with Yan Liangyu in private? Was he jealous?
She must have lost her mind from being soaked in the rain.
How could this seemingly gentle but actually twisted lunatic possibly feel jealous?
"Um?"
The light, airy voice, tinged with displeasure, pulled her back to reality.
Chu Changning shivered from the cold.
"Rest assured, my lord, there will be no next time."
After saying that, she spoke frankly.
"Is your headache any better, my lord? I'd like to go back and change my clothes."
She was soaking wet, and the stickiness made her uncomfortable.
Looking at her disgusted expression, Yan Beimo recalled the scene of her smiling and laughing with Yan Liangyu in the main house that evening, and a flash of malice crossed his eyes.
But he remained calm and released her.
"Go inside and change."
Chu Changning's eyes flashed with suspicion, but seeing that he had already walked around the corridor and into the house, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow him.
The night wind was chilly, and she sneezed.
Yan Beimo heard this, but said nothing and walked even faster.
After entering the inner room, he went to the washroom at the back on his own.
Chu Changning paused, stopping outside the door.
"Come in."
His clear, gentle voice came from inside.
Chu Changning frowned. "I'll go in after you've finished washing, Lord Jun."
"Come in."
His voice turned cold and somber.
She pursed her lips and could only obey his instructions, slowly walking inside.
The interior of the hall was luxurious, with layers of light gauze and floral curtains hanging down, and the hot pool was shrouded in mist. A stone dragon-shaped sculpture was bubbling with hot spring water.
Inside the bath, the man rested his hands on the edge of the tub, his head tilted back slightly. The rising steam enveloped him, obscuring his expression.
Yan Beimo was holding a pot of wine. When he saw her come in, he looked her up and down a few times and then gave a slight smile.
"Your clothes are wet, come down and take a shower."
Chu Changning stiffened slightly, and before she could utter her refusal, she heard his voice.
"Princess Jinling must be a smart person."
He casually lifted his eyelids and looked over, staring at her eyebrows and eyes, his gaze filled with aggression, like a snow wolf on the Tianshan Mountains, full of the desire to prey on its prey.
They've given such an obvious hint.
Even if Chu Changning was stupid, she could see through his thoughts.
Indeed, scions of noble families who have fought on the battlefield are naturally profit-driven. The reason they spared her life was simply because she still had value.
What value can a princess of a fallen kingdom have?
Apart from---this body.
Chu Changning wanted to laugh inwardly. Could he have forgotten who personally gave her three bone-breaking nails and who nearly drove her to her death?
Now he wants her, and he's not afraid that she'll kill him while he's asleep in the middle of the night.
Yan Bei Mo watched as she pretended not to understand, her half-face hidden in the darkness as sharp as a wild wolf.
Even though Chu Changning was far away, she could sense the sudden change in the atmosphere around her, which sent a chill down her spine.
She said, "Your Majesty's headache is unbearable, let me serve you a bath first."
He's got a headache, he's deliberately making things difficult for her.
Yan Beimo pursed his lips, leaned against the pool wall behind him, and looked displeased.
Chu Changning hated this kind of man the most; he had a strange temper, was capricious and unpredictable, and could lose his life at the slightest provocation.
She had no intention of serving him.
What she wanted was to find an opportunity to leave Yandu, go to Penglai, and live a free and unrestrained life.
Her soft, boneless little hand gently pressed and kneaded his forehead.
Yan Beimo closed his eyes slightly, and his complexion gradually improved.
Her hands are quite soft.
He was a man, so naturally he had desires, but after years on the battlefield, he had no interest in romance and rarely masturbated.
But he guessed it was because he was getting old, and seeing this woman would arouse his desire.
but--
He glanced at the person next to him, his eyes narrowing slightly.
She doesn't want to serve him? Ha, he has plenty of ways to make her submit.
Chu Changning noticed his glance and inwardly shuddered.
They're definitely planning to trap her.
A cold smile flashed in her eyes.
He probably just needs a woman, he's lusting after her body, and once he's tired of her, he'll abandon her without a second thought.
She cannot be left to die in such a predicament.
How can I leave Yandu?
As Chu Changning pondered, he unconsciously tightened his grip.
Yan Beimo's head ached from her pressing down, so he reached out and grabbed her hand, pulling it down.
Chu Changning's body, which had been kneeling by the pool, was already somewhat numb, and he was pulled into the water by his strength.
With a splash, water sprayed everywhere.
She gasped in surprise, covering her body and backing away from him.
Seeing her avoidance, Yan Beimo stared directly at her with his dark, cold eyes, his brows and eyes seemingly shrouded in a burning, resentful rage.
The steaming water vapor flowed around, and the entire bathroom was eerily silent.
Chu Changning sneezed at just the right moment, breaking the eerie atmosphere in the room.
"I have been caught in the rain, and I fear that you, my lord, may catch a chill."
Upon hearing this, he gave a cold laugh and slowly picked up her belt, which was floating in the water.
Those dark eyes held a light she couldn't understand.
Chu Changning dared not move, fearing that he might do something else to her if he got the mood.
But the next second, he suddenly yanked hard, and the belt came undone.
She spun around in the water and fell into his arms, pressing against his back.
Her clothes were removed, and the thin bodice could not conceal her exquisite and beautiful body. In the warm water, a thin layer of cold sweat seeped from her back.
Chu Changning's expression changed slightly. She placed her hand on his chest and leaned back to avoid him.
The waning moon shone through the door, and he pulled it close.
The two drew closer and closer, so close that her pupils could only reflect his image.
"Your Excellency—Your Lordship—"
Yan Beimo whispered in her ear, "Your father married you to me. You'll be mine for life. Do you understand?"
His scent filled her nostrils, seeping into her bones.
Before Chu Changning could speak, the hand around his waist tightened even more.
She was forced to stand on tiptoe and snuggle in his arms.
"Gently—gently—"
Her back was about to break.
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