The path to immortality through martial arts begins with being forced into marriage!

After saying that, he ran into the depths of the alley without looking back, not even bothering to take the remaining buns in Cui Yi's hand.

"..."

Watching the little guy run away, Cui Yi suddenly felt a little confused. Wasn't this plot going wrong?

Could it be that he had incredible luck and casually helped a chosen one?

Tsk.

Never mind, I'll take the rest of the buns back for Tang'er to eat.

As soon as I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, I heard a series of light footsteps, and then the gate was pushed open.

"Young Master! You're finally back!"

Tang'er's fluffy little head peeked out, and she hopped out to greet him.

When she saw the bag Cui Yi was carrying, she asked curiously, "Oh? Young Master, why did you buy some steamed buns?"

"Sister Yunyan specially ordered food from a restaurant; it smelled amazing, much better than your steamed buns!"

Cui Yi casually stuffed the steamed buns into Tang'er's arms: "I bought them on the way. Heat them up for breakfast tomorrow morning."

"Okay~"

After entering the courtyard, Cui Yi noticed that it seemed much tidier.

The fallen leaves and debris piled up in the corner were gone, and the bluestone floor showed signs of having been carefully swept.

Under that half-withered old locust tree, a simple but sturdy small stone table and several stone stools have even been placed.

When Cui Yi stepped into the main house, he was taken aback. The interior was completely different from when he left that morning.

In the center of the once empty and cold main room, a new elm wood square table was placed, covered with a clean blue-printed cloth.

The table was laden with delicious food, and the dishes looked like they had been taken from a hotel.

In addition, there was also a small pot of wine.

Xu Yunyan had just steamed a pot of rice and said with a smile, "Today you're going to the Demon Suppression Division for the assessment. No matter how well or poorly you do, we should still celebrate."

"I was planning to have a nice family meal together, but..."

As Xu Yunyan spoke, her face flushed slightly. She leaned close to Cui Yi's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "My period is over."

"The older generation says that if you have sex while drunk, the baby might not be very bright."

"..."

Cui Yi opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time. He was still young, so how come he was already living a life where people were urging him to have children?

"Okay, whatever you say."

"However, the older generation won't teach you that it's actually more exciting to do things when you're slightly tipsy."

"Yi'er!" Xu Yunyan cried out softly as if scalded by boiling water, her cheeks flushing bright red, even her small earlobes instantly turning an alluring crimson.

She lowered her head in a panic, not daring to look Cui Yi in the eye, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"What nonsense are you spouting! Where did you hear this rubbish from!"

"Tang'er is still sitting here! Don't speak recklessly and set a bad example for her!"

Seeing Xu Yunyan's embarrassed expression, as if she wanted to disappear into the ground, Cui Yi's smile deepened.

Xu Yunyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was no longer speaking, but the heat on her face lingered for a long time.

But the phrase "getting things done while slightly tipsy" lingered in my mind like a curse.

It made her heart pound wildly, so much so that she ate her meal somewhat absentmindedly.

Night was falling.

Because there were more rooms available, Cui Yi coaxed and tricked Tang'er into having a private room.

Otherwise, if this little guy keeps pestering him, how can he openly and honestly do his business at night?

Tang'er is quite young to begin with, and today she was busy moving and packing all day, so tired that her eyelids were drooping.

She had barely lain down on her new bed, the one she had been longing for, when she fell into a deep sleep.

Cui Yi has already proposed marriage to the Xu family. Although they haven't officially gotten married yet, for the two of them, it's just a matter of ceremony.

Therefore, Xu Yunyan had no psychological burden and moved into the master bedroom with Cui Yi.

With the previous incident as a prelude, Xu Yunyan blushed and tacitly blew out the candles this time.

"Yi'er, let me undress you..."

That night, Cui Yi didn't get drunk, but he felt a warmth that was more intoxicating than any alcohol.

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The Imperial Palace of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Qionghua Palace.

The soft glow of the luminous pearl spilled onto the carpet, illuminating the room as if it were daytime.

The white jade bath was filled with warm steam, and precious flower petals and spices floated among it, the rich fragrance almost drowning one.

A woman sat in the center of the bath. She was extremely beautiful and wore a plain white undergarment that completely concealed her beautiful figure.

Ordinary people don't wrap themselves up so tightly when taking a bath; it's hard to imagine what she went through.

"Damn it!"

"If you hadn't saved my life, I would have torn you to pieces!"

Enveloped in warm water, Xiao Yuli bit her lip tightly, her anger almost bursting forth.

She lowered her head slightly, her gaze somewhat vacant as she looked at her hands clasped together in front of her lower abdomen.

These fingers, with their even knuckles and delicate skin, were trembling slightly and uncontrollably at that moment.

Hot water can wash away the dust and grass clippings on the skin, and even any ambiguous traces that may exist, but it cannot wash away that burning sensation that seems to be branded deep in the soul!

She, a princess of the Great Yan Dynasty and the granddaughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei, was actually defiled by a man she didn't even know!

Under the moonlight in the grass, those fragmented and frantic images flooded my mind uncontrollably.

The burning heat of skin against skin, heavy breathing, uncontrollable demands and entanglement...

enough!

The true energy that was originally circulating peacefully throughout his body suddenly went out of control due to this intense emotional fluctuation!

The priceless white jade bath was shattered by the true energy, and water mixed with flower petals was scattered all over the ground, leaving the entire palace in a mess.

The commotion immediately alerted the guards outside the palace.

"Princess! Are you alright?!"

A deep, resonant voice came from outside the door, making Xiao Yuli's already gloomy expression even more somber.

Her inner energy suddenly receded, and all the vulnerability and madness in her eyes vanished in an instant, leaving only an unfathomable coldness.

The body, which had been trembling slightly due to the burst of true energy and the stimulation of cold water, was forcibly stabilized.

"It's alright."

Xiao Yuli's voice came through the palace gate, calm and without a ripple: "It was just a moment of cultivation, and I was unable to control my true energy properly, which disturbed the commander."

The commander of the guards outside the door remained silent for a moment, seemingly assessing the situation inside the hall.

Finally, the sound rang out again.

"I see. It is indeed a fortunate thing that the princess's cultivation has improved."

"I only hope that Your Highness will take care of your health and not be too anxious. Now that Your Highness is well, I will take my leave."

Listening to the footsteps fading away outside the door, Xiao Yuli suddenly chuckled softly and slowly raised her hand, watching the water droplets drip from her fingertips, her expression somewhat dazed.

If she hadn't been a girl, she probably would have died from various dangers shortly after birth.

Given the Emperor's suspicious nature, he would never allow a prince with such a powerful maternal family background to exist.

Even though she's a princess, she hasn't experienced family affection even once in all these years...

Perhaps, in the Emperor's mind, she was nothing more than a more valuable bargaining chip.

As for her own will, emotions, and even her chastity, what do they matter in the face of these grand strategic situations?

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