Xie Jing struggled to control the strangeness in his body. He turned his body to the other side, his hand covering the wound. He soon felt a warm sensation on his hand; the wound must have started bleeding again.
Just now, he had left the Imperial Physicians' Hall and had intended to return directly to the Second Prince's Palace. However, he had unexpectedly been invited to the Queen's Palace by the Moon Queen's people midway. Looking at the unfamiliar face, Xie Jing had not taken the woman seriously.
Unexpectedly, although the woman appeared gentle, her words were astounding. The discomfort in his heart gradually intensified, and a sharp pain suddenly shot through his mind. Some dark memories began to surface along with the pain.
This woman before him had actually abused him frequently in his childhood!
The reason he didn't fight back was simply because he had been afflicted by a Gu worm planted by the Moon Queen.
If he disobeyed, he would suffer bone-gnawing agony!
The wounds on his body were inflicted by the Moon Queen's whip!
Before the injuries on his body could be treated, the blood that had barely stopped began to flow again with this pressure, and it was even more profuse than before.
A scent of blood permeated the air, gradually spreading along with the amorous atmosphere.
Qin Jiujiu sensed something was wrong and quickly got up. "What's wrong with you?"
She had only pushed him just now; it shouldn't have hurt him. But hearing Xie Jing's muffled groan, it didn't seem like an act. Qin Jiujiu's heart stirred, and she pouted, casting aside everything that had just happened.
No one answered in the darkness.
Xie Jing's eyes looked towards Qin Jiujiu. He could see her petite figure in the dim light. Thinking about what had just happened, he felt the pain in his body recede, replaced by joy.
The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve upwards. His gaze towards Qin Jiujiu was full of deep affection, though she couldn't understand it.
Not receiving a response, Xie Jing became still. Qin Jiujiu felt anxious, thinking that something had happened to him due to the poison.
Her voice was anxious, "Xie Jing, are you alright?"
The petite figure slowly approached him. Xie Jing couldn't articulate the emotion in his heart. He was enveloped by this feeling, the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat. He just watched her approach him silently.
She reached out, fumbling on the bed.
Suddenly, her hand was grabbed by another. With a forceful pull, she stumbled forward, falling into Xie Jing's embrace. A light chuckle came from above her head.
Qin Jiujiu realized she had been teased. Her face flushed, and blood rushed to her head. She completely forgot about her previous discomfort and instinctively threw a punch.
Her hands were also very small. Her punch landed on Xie Jing's chest and bounced back. Feeling the impact on her hand, Qin Jiujiu's face turned even redder. Xie Jing's muffled groan was like a blow to her.
She straightened up, kneeling on the bed, her upper body leaning towards Xie Jing.
Xie Jing sat on the bed, watching her movements.
At this moment, the pain gradually dissipated, replaced by a warm current that coursed through his body. He felt as if he were wrapped in fire, gradually losing his reason.
His vision began to blur. Qin Jiujiu's outline gradually became shrouded in darkness. He panicked for a moment, fearing she would disappear, and quickly pulled her into his arms.
The sudden movement startled Qin Jiujiu, and her heart beat even faster. Their breaths mingled, and she felt a slight dizziness. She only felt Xie Jing's warmth gradually enveloping her external coldness, melting it away.
Her heart suddenly became chaotic; where was any reason left!
While she was in a daze and not struggling, he pressed her down again, his movements extremely gentle. He held her hand and hooked it around his neck, then swiftly kissed her lips, skillfully prying open her teeth, and kissing her deeply, passionately, and lingeringly.
"Xie Jing..."
Her voice was hoarse and low, like poison, carrying a captivating intoxication!
She was kissed by him until her whole body went numb, her head feeling dizzy. She gradually forgot to resist and reflexively kissed him back.
His hand moved downwards, eventually landing on the thin belt at her waist. With a gentle flick, a large expanse of her skin would be revealed. She was shocked and quickly reached out to grab his hand.
"Don't..."
Xie Jing's voice fell into her ear, "Doesn't Ah Jiu like me?"
His head rested between her neck, his lips lightly grazing, causing her body to tremble.
Qin Jiujiu subconsciously replied, "No..."
He opened his mouth and bit her gently. She couldn't help but let out a cry of pain. Xie Jing continued to coax her, "But I like Ah Jiu immensely, what should I do?"
"Conquest progress reached eighty percent, plot progression reached eighty percent!"
The system's voice sounded in Qin Jiujiu's mind, but she was enveloped in warmth at the moment and didn't have time to react immediately.
Soon, a voice exploded in her mind. She had dismissed Xie Jing's words as him having lost his memory. However, the system had never reported the villain's conquest progress before. She had assumed there was no progress, but she never expected it to reach eighty percent in one go!
Could it be that Xie Jing truly liked her?
She felt a chill emanating from her body. It turned out he had already undone her waist tie...
Her body was already not resisting his closeness. With her heart now clear, she no longer wanted to keep her heart sealed in darkness. Her voice was exceptionally loud in the darkness, "Xie Jing, I like you. Do you truly like me?"
She needed a formal confession!
As long as Xie Jing said those words now, she would approach him without hesitation, even if it meant being a moth drawn to a flame.
Xie Jing chuckled softly, "Xie Jing likes Ah Jiu!"
Something exploded in her mind. She raised her head and kissed his lips. Xie Jing responded passionately. Outside, snow was falling heavily, but inside, spring was in full bloom.
They held each other tightly, kissing deeply and intensely.
As if in the world, there was only each other!
Qin Jiujiu woke up in Xie Jing's arms. She heard his light breathing and looked up at his face, feeling her own face suddenly heat up.
She stared at his sharp jawline, then upwards to his high nose, long and curled eyelashes. After so many days, she seemed to be looking at his features so seriously for the first time.
Her hand gradually moved to his lips. The sensation from her fingertips made her heart tighten. The shock on her face flashed by, replaced by a secret joy after the surprise.
"Xie Jing, I like you!"
This confession suddenly exploded in her mind. Her face became even redder. Xie Jing's eyes suddenly opened and looked at her.
At this moment, her hand was still resting on his lips. Xie Jing's lips moved, and her hand recoiled as if she had been electrocuted, immediately moving away.
She lowered her head, not daring to look at him.
Xie Jing let out a light laugh. Her eyes held a hint of annoyance, and she looked up at him.
Suddenly, Ade's voice came from outside, "Your Highness the Second Prince, His Majesty has sent someone to find you..."
Xie Jing narrowed his eyes, a hint of displeasure flashing in his gaze. But when he looked at Qin Jiujiu, only tenderness remained. His lips landed on her forehead, a gentle kiss, yet his movements were tender and lingering.
"Xie Jing..." she reminded him.
"Xie Jing?" He paused, then suddenly said, "I don't like Ah Jiu calling me that. Ah Jiu can call me Ah Jing, or call me husband..."