Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

When the kiss reached its climax, Gui Yao instinctively reached out to pick up Xiao Huaijin and carry him in her arms.

Xiao Huaijin beat him to it.

Last time, he was drugged and had no choice, but this time he can't let her carry him back to Xuanji Tower again.

Gui Yao hugged his neck and nestled obediently in his arms.

She suddenly realized that she should conserve all unnecessary spiritual energy so that she could repair her soul as soon as possible.

Therefore, she said, "Go to Prince Jin's residence."

There were no servants at Xuanji Tower, so she would have to use her spiritual energy to clean it up afterwards.

Xiao Huaijin was unaware of her thoughts. In the heat of the moment, he naturally had to fulfill his fiancée's little request.

But to his surprise, once they reached the bedroom, Gui Yao began to strip him of his clothes.

"Yaoyao..."

Xiao Huaijin grabbed her hand. "Do you know what you're doing?"

Gui Yao kissed the corner of his lips. "I know, you don't want to?"

willing.

Xiao Huaijin is a normal man with the needs that a man should have. Besides, the woman who extended the invitation is the one he wants to marry.

However, Gui Yao's initiative tonight was somewhat unusual.

"Don't you want it?"

Gui Yao raised her head and asked again, her eyes sparkling with alluring charm.

There are some things Mao Dan can't say, but Xiao Huaijin can.

Gui Yao wanted to know the truth about the night of the mushroom poisoning. She lightly brushed his Adam's apple with her tongue and placed her hand on his waist.

Xiao Huaijin's body stiffened instantly, his head buzzing like a pond being rippled, and his eyes began to glaze over.

But the sound of his belt falling to the ground startled him awake.

He looked down at Gui Yao; her eyes were clear and unwavering. Xiao Huaijin gave a bitter smile.

"Yaoyao, just tell me what you want."

He enjoyed Gui Yao's closeness, but he hoped it was genuine and heartfelt, rather than driven by ulterior motives.

Gui Yao blinked, the allure in her eyes fading.

Among the five thousand female soldiers, some were skilled in charm magic. This was Gui Yao's first time using it, but she failed.

She lowered her eyes, looking somewhat dejected.

"I know who I am, but I don't know what the situation is of the people I care about now."

"Your Highness, could you please tell me what I did and said on the night of the mushroom poisoning?"

Gui Yao pounded her head. "I vaguely remember the names Qingwu and Chiyan. I guess they must be my subordinates."

But I can't remember anything from back then, and I'm very worried about them.

Mao Dan, who woke up after Gui Yao stripped Xiao Huaijin of his clothes, felt very sorry for Gui Yao after hearing her words, so he simply spread his wings and flew away.

Seeing Gui Yao like this, Xiao Huaijin felt sorry for her. Looking at Mao Dan's reaction, he realized that it meant it agreed with what he had said.

He sighed softly, took Gui Yao's hand, and sat down on the couch. "Don't use that method again, okay?"

Don't use it on him, and definitely don't use it on other men.

Gui Yao nodded and rested her head on his shoulder. "Okay."

Xiao Huaijin then recounted the events of that night truthfully.

The clever Gui Yao quickly understood the key to it: "They sacrificed themselves to save my life."

No wonder they wouldn't allow Mao Dan to tell her; they couldn't bear to see her burdened with the responsibility of five thousand lives.

Xiao Huaijin didn't want her to suffer in silence any longer, so he comforted her, "You sacrificed yourself to save them, and they chose to repay you. This is a mutual sacrifice between you."

I don't want you to know because I hope you can live a carefree and peaceful life, and not let them down.

Gui Yao nodded.

Actually, she had a vague idea, and asking Xiao Huaijin was just to confirm it.

But what exactly is the situation that requires her to sacrifice herself to save them? There must be some superhuman magic involved.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have said those words. Fortunately, Mao Dan said they could come back.

An unknown enemy, subordinates awaiting rescue, and Gui Yao desperately wants to become stronger.

"Your Highness, I just saw Zang Lan and his wife in bed together."

Gui Yao looked directly at Xiao Huaijin and asked, "Tonight, may I consummate our marriage with Your Highness?"

Xiao Huaijin, "..."

"His Highness said that we can speak frankly."

Gui Yao blinked.

Xiao Huaijin, "..."

A moment later, Xiao Huaijin resigned himself to his fate and lay down.

He knew Gui Yao must have another purpose, but he couldn't refuse her trusting and dependent gaze.

When Gui Yao leaned down and kissed him, Xiao Huaijin turned the tables and took the initiative.

At least she didn't date anyone else.

He was afraid she would find someone else...

Afterwards, Gui Yao lightly turned her wrist and circulated her spiritual energy, but it did not increase.

I closed my eyes and tried to think about the past, but I couldn't remember anything.

Is it not as intense as last time?

She rolled over and lay on top of Xiao Huaijin again, "Your Highness, Lord Zang is very capable..."

Xiao Huaijin noticed her movements and vaguely understood what was going on. Before she could finish speaking, he took the initiative to kiss her.

After a long silence, he said in a gruff voice, "Don't think about other men."

She wanted to use him to empower herself, and he was willing to cooperate.

That night, the servants of Prince Jin's residence delivered water three times.

Xiao Huaijin sat in the bathtub with Gui Yao in his arms. The person in his arms had fallen asleep from exhaustion. He carefully cleaned her up, his tender eyes filled with a hint of regret.

She looked so tired; it seemed she hadn't achieved her goal tonight.

Xiao Huaijin kissed her tenderly, "Yaoyao, how can I help you?"

Seeing that they hadn't come out of the bathroom for a long time, Zhijian was a little worried. He remembered that in Nanyao, his master's excuse for refusing concubines was that women were harmful to his health.

Therefore, he went to ask the royal physician, "Will this harm the master's health?"

The royal physician rolled his eyes at him. "Your Highness is young and vigorous; how could three times possibly harm your health?"

He was a doctor and an experienced person, so Zhijian trusted him.

Xiao Huaijin, unaware of the guards' concern for him, helplessly fell asleep while holding Gui Yao.

However, Zang Lan, who had also experienced a love affair, dared not sleep.

He had just fallen asleep when his wife got up again, and he had to hold her down and toss her around again.

When the sun was high in the sky, Lady Zang looked at the light outside and asked, "Doesn't my husband have to be on duty?"

"I've been a bit tired lately, so I took a few days off."

Zang Lan held her hand and placed it on her heart, her voice sounding somewhat weary.

"Are you asking for leave?"

Madam Zang's eyes held a complex expression. Even after several years of marriage, he would never take leave when he was unwell.

Is it because of that woman now?

And his enthusiasm these past two days, is it because he feels guilty for betraying her?

"Then my husband, please rest. I'll go and make you something to eat."

"Need not."

Zang Lan refused quickly, "Someone will make preparations. Just stay in your room and don't wander around."

"I...I want to go out for a walk."

Madam Zang's eyes welled up with tears. "Not even that?"

Seeing that she was about to cry again, Cang Lan didn't say her refusal in the end. She only said, "I've offended someone with the case I've been handling recently. I'm afraid they'll retaliate. You should stay home for a while and not go out."

Being able to leave the room was already a success, so Madam Zang knew when to stop.

She was naturally docile, and now, by deliberately putting Zang Lan at ease, she became even more obedient and well-behaved.

After walking around the yard a few times and getting tired, she lay back down on the bed to rest.

Seeing that she had fallen asleep, Zang Lan got up and went out. Madam Zang waited for a while, and when she was sure that he would not return, she also left the courtyard.

She went to see what kind of woman Cang Lan was hiding in his house, but instead found Cang Lan embracing a woman while his back was to her, basking in the sun.

The woman's head was buried in the crook of his neck, making it difficult to see clearly. He stroked her arm gently, his manner very intimate.

Madam Zang's vision was instantly blurred by tears, and what distressed her was that she didn't even have the courage to step forward and question them.

She has always been timid, and the only courage she ever had was to take the initiative to confess her feelings to Zang Lan, who was ten years older than her.

Right now, she's afraid that her questioning will cause the couple to completely break up and she'll eventually be divorced by him.

She hid in the shadows and waited and waited, until it was a long time before Cang Lan brought the woman back to her room.

He couldn't bear to let her walk, so he carried her back to the room. He had never been so gentle with her before.

After Zang Lan left, Madam Zang wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and walked to the door.

"lady."

Before I could even lift my hand to push the door open, someone grabbed it.

"Why are you here? Are you looking for me?"

Zang Lan smiled and took her hand, and Madam Zang saw the tension in his eyes.

A surge of anger rose within her, but a sudden surge of courage compelled her to push the door open again.

Zang Lan pulled her away, saying, "It's rare for me to rest. Come on, let's go see Wanwan."

Wanwan is their daughter, who is only two years old this year.

Madam Zang suppressed the anger that was welling up in her chest. It is said that once a stepmother is born, a stepfather will follow. For the sake of her daughter, she could not break ties with him for the time being.

He could say he was looking after his daughter, but he only let her see her from afar for a short while before confining her back to the courtyard.

And he watched her more and more intently, making Madam Zang extremely anxious.

At this moment, Gui Yao took the initiative to visit Madam Zang's courtyard. Upon seeing her, Madam Zang said, "Miss, I know what I truly desire. Please help me."