If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

What?!

Upon hearing this, Xia Yingtai's mind went blank for a moment, and she froze completely.

She was already filled with shame and indignation from Qin Feng massaging her ankles earlier.

The wound is currently located on my thigh!

How could you let a man touch you?

"Brother Qin, you absolutely mustn't!"

Without thinking, she tried to push Qin Feng away, but her body was sore and weak that she couldn't muster any strength.

"Don't move! If you delay any longer, you'll die!"

Qin Feng's voice brooked no argument, carrying a strong and domineering tone.

"But……"

Xia Yingtai was so anxious she was about to cry.

She gritted her teeth, made a firm decision, and blurted out, "Actually, I..."

She wanted to reveal her true identity and tell Qin Feng that she was a woman, and that men and women should not touch each other!

However, she hadn't finished speaking.

Qin Feng had already bent down, giving her no chance to refuse, and she lowered her head directly...

The next second, Xia Yingtai felt a sensation she had never experienced before coming from her wound.

"Well……"

She shuddered violently, her whole body tensed up, and her ten toes curled up sharply, gripping the dry grass on the ground tightly.

Xia Yingtai's mind completely stopped thinking, leaving only a blank.

Qin Feng... he really...

An indescribable sense of shame overwhelmed her like a tidal wave, making her wish she could die immediately.

But Qin Feng had no time to pay attention to any of that. He concentrated intently on sucking out the blackened poisonous blood, mouthful by mouthful, and then immediately spitting it onto the ground beside him.

a bit.

Two times.

Three times.

……

Inside the cave, only the crackling of the fire and the sound of Qin Feng sucking and spitting out poisonous blood remained.

"Mmm..."

Xia Yingtai bit her lower lip tightly, her pretty face flushed, trying not to make any embarrassing noises.

But the body's reaction doesn't lie.

As the toxins were gradually drawn out, the numbing dizziness subsided, replaced by a strange tingling sensation that spread from the wound throughout the body.

It made her feel weak all over and itchy inside.

Finished!

What's wrong with me?

Xia Yingtai was struggling internally.

She was the most noble woman in the Great Xia Dynasty, a golden branch and jade leaf, of such high status?

From childhood to adulthood, let alone being touched like this by a man, even just glancing at him a few more times would be considered a desecration.

But now...

Looking at the man in front of her who was risking his life to suck out the poison from her blood, the shame and indignation in her heart were quickly replaced by gratitude.

If it weren't for him, he would have been killed by the assassin just now.

If it weren't for him, I would probably have died from the poison and become a cold corpse.

Qin Feng was his savior!

Compared to life, what does this little bit of innocence matter?

A thought, uncontrollably, surged wildly from the deepest part of her heart.

Even if he touches me, so what?

At worst, I'll go back and ask my father to issue an imperial decree to grant us the marriage!

I will marry no one but him in this lifetime!

Once this thought appeared, it was like a wildfire that could no longer be contained.

The initial shame and resistance vanished in an instant, replaced by a resigned acceptance, and even... a hint of secret delight.

……

I don't know how much time passed.

"alright."

Qin Feng finally raised his head and exhaled a long breath.

He wiped his mouth and carefully examined Xia Yingtai's wound.

"The poisonous blood has been completely removed; there should be no major problems..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yingtai looked down and saw that the bluish-purple color around the wound had faded considerably, restoring its normal skin color.

But Qin Feng's lips were completely black, with a hint of bluish-purple.

Clearly, he himself was also poisoned during the treatment.

"Brother Qin..."

Xia Yingtai felt as if something had clenched his heart, and a strong sense of guilt and self-reproach welled up inside him.

"I'm sorry... I've dragged you into this..."

Her voice was choked with emotion.

"fine."

Qin Feng waved his hand dismissively, leaned against the mountain wall, and began to regulate his breathing.

"This bit of poison is no match for me. You rest well; we need to stay here until dawn and wait for the rain to stop."

Qin Feng closed his eyes and began to circulate his internal energy to expel the poison.

Xia Yingtai nodded and said nothing more.

Having endured the chase, the fall off a cliff, and the poisoning, she was already exhausted. Adding to that, being caught in the rain, her eyelids felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

She leaned against Qin Feng not far away, looking at his profile illuminated by the firelight, and felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.

Soon, a deep sleepiness overcame her, and Xia Yingtai could no longer stay awake, so she tilted her head and fell asleep.

"call……"

Qin Feng circulated his internal energy for one cycle, expelling all the snake venom that had invaded his body, and the color of his lips returned to normal.

He opened his eyes and glanced at Xia Yingtai, who was already fast asleep beside him.

In the firelight, her sleeping face lacked some of its usual heroic spirit and arrogance, and instead showed more gentleness and tranquility.

"what?"

Suddenly, Qin Feng's gaze fell on Xia Yingtai's temples.

Because it was wet, it looked a little unnatural at that moment.

It seems... there's a very subtle edge that's slightly curled up.

He reached out and gently touched that sideburn, then lightly lifted it.

"Whoosh!"

The next second, a "human skin mask" as thin as a cicada's wing, almost blending into the skin, was completely peeled off Xia Yingtai's face!

Beneath the mask, a breathtakingly beautiful face was unexpectedly revealed to the air.

What kind of face was that?

Her skin was like solidified cream, so delicate it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch.

Her eyebrows were as beautiful as a painting, naturally green without any makeup.

Her nose was delicate and upturned, and her lips were as pink as cherry blossoms. Even in her sleep, she exuded a natural charm and nobility.

This face perfectly blends innocence and charm, nobility and gentleness.

No single word can adequately describe even a fraction of its beauty.

boom!

Qin Feng froze completely.

In an instant, images of Shangguan Yu's aloofness, Li Chan'er's charm, and even Yun Qingya's proud face as the most talented woman in the capital flashed through his mind.

They have all been rated as "national beauties" by the system.

But Xia Yingtai in front of them was three times more beautiful than all of them!

No wonder she wore such a mask!

Such stunning beauty, if revealed to outsiders, would likely cause an immediate uproar, attracting countless covetous eyes and troubles!

This is truly... a femme fatale!

In the blink of an eye, all the clues were connected in Qin Feng's mind.

They share the same surname as the state, Xia.

Traveling by carriage made of Phoebe zhennan wood, drawn by eight Akhal-Teke horses.

He was closely protected by the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard.

And this... a face so stunning it could topple kingdoms and make the world pale in comparison!

The imminent revelation of his identity made Qin Feng's heart skip a beat.

Xia Fuyao, the eldest princess of the Great Xia Dynasty!

……

A rumor about this legendary princess instantly flashed through Qin Feng's mind.

Legend has it that she was a beauty from a young age.

The current emperor once invited the most famous court painter of the time to paint her portrait.

But when the painter saw the princess's true face, he immediately dropped his brush and sighed, "Her beauty is beyond the reach of any brush," and from then on, he put down his brush.

But this stunning beauty also brought her endless troubles.

It is said that all the royal nobles who saw her true face were captivated, as if their souls had been stolen, and pursued her madly.

After that, she rarely appeared in public. Although she was listed as one of the "Four Beauties of the Imperial City," her true appearance remained a mystery.

Qin Feng never dreamed that this noblewoman would disguise herself as a man, take the name Xia Yingtai, and even become his sworn brother!

"call……"

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and without making a sound, he put the human skin mask back on for her, making sure that no flaws could be seen.

After doing all this, Qin Feng leaned back against the mountain wall and closed his eyes to rest.

After a series of fierce battles and being poisoned, he was already exhausted and soon fell into a daze.

Unexpectedly, not long after...

A soft, fragrant body snuggled into his arms, pressing tightly against him.

In my ears, I heard Xia Yingtai's sleepy murmur:

"It's so cold... Hold me tight..."