“Fine! I agree! Half a year!” I said word by word, without warmth, without any other emotion.
His face, covered in cold intent, was so profound that he seemed like a cunning fox.
I didn’t even have the heart to look up at him.
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Actually, I really wanted to ask him if all monarchs were as boring as he was.
“Your Majesty, if you have no further orders, this servant will take her leave!” I no longer wanted to stay here; it was incredibly uninteresting to me.
Just as I was about to turn and leave, my waist was seized by Cang Lian’s hand, like an octopus grabbing its prey.
“Does my Yan’er have a habit of being forgetful? Didn’t we just discuss that you’ll accompany me for half a year, and then I’ll give you the freedom you want? How could you forget so quickly?” His lazy voice rang out from behind me, causing me to tremble.
“Cang Lian, aren’t you being too hasty? Even if you want me to sleep with you, you should let me prepare!” Despite my inner reluctance and resistance, this was a deal I had agreed to, and I had no room for regret.
His hand around my waist pulled me into Cang Lian’s embrace. His almost demonic smile was slyly directed at me. When I thought his lips were about to touch my face, he turned his head and moved to my ear, laughing softly after a long pause: “No need. This Yan’er is already beautiful enough, no preparation necessary!”
“Half a year of serving in bed for a lifetime of freedom, worth it!” I said loudly, my previous timidity gone. Held in Cang Lian’s arms, I wore an almost fawning smile, pressing my face close to his.
In truth, I was gambling on Cang Lian’s pride – as the monarch of Cang Country, he wouldn’t want a woman who came too easily, nor would he want a woman staying by his side merely as a bargaining chip.
“Good that it’s worth it. I was afraid you might regret it!” The moment these words left his mouth, I knew I had lost my bet. I had underestimated this man.
I steeled myself and pushed him away, slowly reaching to remove my clothing.
