The wind from the river came from both sides. She closed her eyes, leaned quietly against him, and mumbled something with her little mouth open.
"You promised me you'd come back and marry me soon, but I've waited for so long, and you still haven't returned, so I had no choice but to come find you---"
Xie Xuan looked at the beauty curled up in his arms and couldn't bear to scold her. He pinched her little mouth in annoyance and snorted, "You clingy little vixen."
Wang Wan blushed, leaned against him, and retorted softly, "That was also taught to me by you."
"---"
Xie Xuan suddenly laughed, a laugh like a fox. He hugged her tightly, pulled on the reins, and rode away with a spur.
The dock was bustling with noise, the tall grass on both banks rustled softly, and a gentle breeze carried the faint echo of horses' hooves across the wide road, creating a deafening sound.
The Qi army was stationed at Xilin Pass. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers crossed the Mohe River and marched straight towards Shengjing, quickly occupying the entire Northern Yan with overwhelming force.
The Emperor of Qi was ruthless. In order to eliminate any potential threats, he sent nearly 10,000 elite soldiers to hunt down the royal family members of Yan who had fled. He also ordered Xie Xuan to open the Xilin Pass, opening the gateway to the Western Regions, allowing Qi troops to enter the city, cross the endless sea, and take advantage of the internal strife in the Western Regions to invade the northern frontier.
Xilin Pass is the most important city in the Great Yan Dynasty. It is now heavily guarded by troops from the Great Qi Dynasty. Rumors are rising everywhere. He is far away in Shengjing, issuing dozens of edicts to appease the people, massacre prisoners of war and rebel troops. There are many post-war matters to attend to, and he is so busy that he can hardly stand still.
After Wang Wan arrived in Shengjing, she stayed at the post station and rarely saw him during the day; she could only see him when he returned at night.
The inn was brightly lit in the dead of night, and a crescent moon shone softly on the window. She stood by the window wearing a fiery red moon dress, her profile showing a thin and frail figure.
When Xie Xuan returned, he saw her lying on the small couch with a pale face, covered with a thick fox fur cloak, sleeping soundly.
He tiptoed over, picked up the lithe woman in his arms, and carried her to the bed.
Wang Wan opened her eyes groggily, and when she saw the familiar face, her watery eyes lit up, and she woke up.
"Why are you so late coming back today? I was so worried I fell asleep waiting for you."
Xie Xuan placed her on the couch, affectionately pinched her nose, and asked, "Did you eat dinner properly?"
She hugged his waist affectionately and said coquettishly, "I ate a lot, I'm so full."
"Why does it feel so flat to me?" he teased, groping her body. "It hasn't changed much, it's still the same size."
Wang Wan, "---"
She blushed and pushed his hand away, looking at him. "Are you hungry? Do you want the kitchen to send some food over?"
Xie Xuan stroked her smooth skin, bit her earlobe, and said in a hoarse voice, "You're quite hungry."
"Then I'll go order the food---"
The slightest sound was instantly swallowed up by him, and his body was pressed down onto the couch, his hot breath instantly enveloping both of them.
Wang Wan's breathing suddenly became rapid, her pale face flushed, and the tingling sensation made her tremble all over. She tried her best to suppress the soft gasp in her throat and pushed him away.
"You've had a long day, why don't you go eat first? I haven't even taken a shower yet."
Xie Xuan buried his face in her bodice and nibbled at her, listening to her soft voice, feeling a surge of fire rising within him.
He looked up at her flushed face, as beautiful as peach blossoms in March, opened his mouth and took her lips in his mouth, kissing and licking them fiercely, while his hands restlessly caressed her soft, white flesh.
Their bodies were pressed tightly together, rubbing against each other gently.
"There's a hot spring in the bamboo forest behind the inn. I've had some medicinal water prepared, and I'll take you there to soak, okay?"
"ah--"
Wang Wan was slightly startled, her small, moist mouth agape as she looked at him in confusion.
Xie Xuan absolutely adored her cute little face. He kissed her deeply, then scooped her up in his arms and strode out.
"I heard from Mr. Liang when I went to northern Xinjiang that taking a medicinal bath is good for your health."
Her eyes dimmed, and she reached out to hug his neck, whispering, "How much longer are you going to be busy? I want to go out and have some fun."
"Didn't Mo Feng take you sightseeing in Shengjing City?"
"I'm done playing, but I want you to stay with me."
Xie Xuan chuckled, "Alright, now that I've finished what I'm doing, I'll take you to the Northern Desert, okay?"
A slight tingling sensation rose on Wang Wan's body, her wet eyes shone like stars, and she stretched out to kiss him on the cheek.
"I still want to go to the northern frontier. Back then, when I was being chased by bandits, you promised to take me to the Buddha's Birthday Festival and eat deer stomach stuffed with scallops, but that didn't happen."
"Little glutton, you've remembered this for so many years."
She snorted in dissatisfaction, "Anyway, you promised me."
Xie Xuan chuckled and sighed, "Why don't you go back and get married first, then get your health in order before you go on vacation? Look how thin you've become!"
Wang Wan exclaimed, "We've already come to Shengjing, it's so far to go back to Yandu. Besides, you force me to eat so much every day, I've gotten fat."
"Where is she fat? It's so uncomfortable to hold her."
She immediately became unhappy, kicking her legs, "Then don't hug me."
Xie Xuan looked at her with a grin, "I'll hug you."
"---"
A cold wind blows, and the white gauze flutters in the air. In the center of the bamboo forest sits an eight-sided pavilion by the water. Passing through the blue lake and lifting the gauze, the hot spring water is steaming and transparent, reflecting the bright moon in the sky.
He forced Wang Wan to change into a red dress that aroused desire, and then she went into the water.
The red gauze dress was light and airy, and as soon as it entered the water, it clung tightly to her body. The embroidered begonia flowers on it made her fair skin look as delicate as a flower. Her wet, stray hairs clung to her temples, making her gentle face bloom like a sweet begonia.
Xie Xuan stared intently at her, his breathing becoming erratic.
Wang Wan looked up at him suspiciously, then waved her fair hand at him, "Aren't you going to soak?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he took off his outer robe, went into the water, pulled her close, and pressed her against the edge of the pool. Hot, burning kisses landed on her ears, neck, and shoulder blades, and his breath enveloped her in an instant.
She instinctively gripped the stone wall by the pool, bent over, turned around, and whispered, "This is medicinal soup, don't be foolish."
Her slightly parted lips were instantly captured by him, and he kissed and nibbled on them deeply. He then pulled her up by the waist and pressed her tightly against him.
Wang Wan's breath hitched, tears welling up in her reddened eyes. She clung tightly to the cold pool wall, cursing him angrily.
Xie Xuan's eyes were bloodshot, and he leaned forward with a smile to kiss her cheek. "Do you know what I've been thinking about all these days in the North?"
She instinctively knew he wasn't going to say anything nice, so she pursed her lips and puffed out her cheeks, ignoring him. He was always like this; he'd say anything in bed, and the more she paid attention to him, the more excited he became.
"Um?"
She tilted her slender neck back and refused to respond.
"Will you talk or not?!"
"Hmm~" she breathed softly, "What are you thinking about?"
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