His voice was as deep and pleasant as a cello, but with a hint of danger, which made Chen Xiaoru's heart tense.
She didn't dare to answer and could only shake her head slightly to express her denial.
"Yeah?"
Xuanyuan Che chuckled, a hint of disbelief in his laughter, "But why do I feel like you seem very nervous?"
He said, lifting her chin up and forcing her to meet his gaze.
His eyes were deep and burning, as if he could see through all her thoughts.
Chen Xiaoru's heart beat faster and she felt her cheeks burning hot.
She wanted to avoid his gaze, but he held her tightly, unable to move.
"Your Highness... Your Highness has no..."
Chen Xiaoru's voice was as soft as a mosquito's and almost inaudible.
"No?"
Xuanyuan Che's lips curled up into a playful smile, "Then why is your face so red?"
He said, stretching out his fingers and gently stroking her cheek.
His fingertips were slightly cool, but it seemed to ignite the fire on her face, burning all the way to her ears.
Chen Xiaoru felt her body getting hotter and hotter, as if it was about to burn.
She wanted to escape, but he held her tightly in his arms and she couldn't move.
"Xiao Ru," Xuanyuan Che's voice sounded in her ears, low and hoarse.
"Do you know that you make me want to..."
He didn't finish his words, but Chen Xiaoru's heart beat faster.
She could feel his warm breath against her ears, with a faint scent of ambergris, which made her heart flutter.
In the end, Xuanyuan Che couldn't stand it anymore, and the two of them started a world war in the study.
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