"No"
Xuanyuan Che interrupted her, his tone suddenly becoming firm and overbearing, "You can give it to me. You gave me a feeling I've never had before. You made me... feel like a living person, not a puppet high above me."
He paused, took a deep breath, and seemed to have made up his mind. "Xiao Ru, don't resist me. Give me a chance. A chance... to take good care of you, and also give me a chance... to start over."
Chen Xiaoru's body stiffened again. She could sense the sincerity in his tone, but she couldn't ignore the possessiveness hidden in his eyes. She knew that if she agreed, it would mean she would completely submit to him, with no way out.
She was silent for a long time, so long that Xuanyuan Che thought she would refuse again, so long that the light in his eyes began to dim.
Just when he was about to give up, she finally said "hmm" softly.
The voice was very soft, very weak, but it was like a thunderclap, exploding in Xuanyuan Che's heart. He suddenly tightened his arms and hugged her tightly in his arms, with such strength that he almost kneaded her into his bones and blood.
"Xiao Ru..."
His voice was trembling, with a hint of unbelievable ecstasy, "You... agreed?"
Chen Xiaoru did not answer, but buried her face in his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat and the warmth coming from his body.
Xuanyuan Che felt the softness of the delicate body in his arms, her delicate fragrance lingering on his nose, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction surged in his heart. He slowly loosened his arms, lowered his eyes to gaze at Chen Xiaoru, and gently brushed his fingertips across the hair on her cheek, his movements cautious, as if he were handling a rare treasure.
Chen Xiaoru's cheeks flushed slightly, and her long eyelashes drooped, hiding the shyness and uneasiness in her eyes. She twisted the corners of her clothes unconsciously with her hands, feeling his gentle gaze, her heart beating like a drum.
Xuanyuan Che lifted her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye. His deep eyes gleamed with tenderness, yet also with a subtle hint of uneasiness. His deep voice was a little hoarse, "Xiao Ru, I..."
Chen Xiaoru raised her eyes and met his bottomless ones. She saw the tenderness in his eyes, and also saw the longing deep in his eyes. She took a deep breath, tried to calm her inner panic, and responded softly: "Your Majesty..."
Xuanyuan Che smiled slightly, and gently stroked her delicate lips with his fingertips. His tone was gentle but firm: "From now on, you are my concubine and you will live in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. I will take good care of you and will never let you suffer any grievances again."
Chen Xiaoru's eyes widened slightly. She hadn't expected him to be so direct and decisive. "Is it really okay for Your Majesty to continue living here?"
Xuanyuan Che didn't give her a chance to refuse. He held her in his arms again and whispered in her ear, "Don't be afraid. No one will dare to say anything. I know you have many concerns, but I will use my actions to prove that I treat you sincerely."
Chen Xiaoru's body gradually relaxed in his arms. She felt the warmth from his chest and the sincerity in his words, and a warm current surged in her heart. She gently hummed "hmm" and buried her face in his chest, letting him hold her, feeling the tranquility and warmth of this moment.
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