The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Qin An closed his eyes, the last shred of hesitation he was holding onto was finally shattered by Xiao Mei's vicious and precise words.

He had to admit that what the woman said was indeed very reasonable.

Furthermore, this woman has already taken the initiative to this extent, and has done so several times already.

If you don't show any remorse, then you're really not a man.

Xiao Mei kept watching his expression.

Seeing his eyes darken suddenly, he knew he had made the right bet.

She said nothing more, but reached for the belt around his waist.

Qin An grabbed her wrist with such force that Xiao Mei hissed softly.

"You asked for it." Qin An's voice was hoarse; clearly, he had finally given in to his evil intentions.

Xiao Mei tilted her head back, smiling like a vixen who had finally succeeded: "I've been waiting to hear that for a long time."

Qin An no longer restrained himself.

With a flick of his wrist, he took the initiative and lifted the person up in his arms.

The armor struck the low table beside the couch with a soft thud.

Xiao Mei instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her breathing already erratic.

The two of them rolled off the bed together.

The curtains were pulled down halfway, blocking out the dim yellow light from outside.

In the darkness, Xiao Mei's actions were unusually bold.

As a mature woman, having already made her decision, she wouldn't be as reserved as a young girl.

Qin An's reaction was equally impressive.

He was no longer the naive boy who needed Yang Yuyan to teach him.

After the two had completely opened up to each other, looking at Xiao Mei, who exuded mature charm, Qin An's last bit of clarity vanished.

Although the two had had some intimate contact before, Qin An was mindful of Xiao Mei's status and ultimately only touched upon it briefly.

But now, Xiao Mei, the formerly high and mighty empress, is completely exposed before him, and Qin An's gaze is instantly locked on her.

Just as the maids had said, the woman before them was beautiful in every way.

She is flawless in every way, and her mature charm is overflowing.

Qin An has always preferred this type of mature beauty, as can be seen from his fondness and infatuation with Yang Yuyan.

Although in Qin An's heart, Xiao Mei was still not as good as Yang Yuyan, the effect of her status was too great.

Even knowing the risks involved, he couldn't resist and became completely enamored with it.

"Are you really sure about this?"

After thoroughly admiring Xiao Mei's beauty, Qin An asked one last question, his voice noticeably a little hoarse.

Xiao Mei didn't speak, but gave him a charming look before answering with her actions.

With the arrow already on the bowstring, there was no turning back. Qin An no longer hesitated, and said with a wicked grin, "Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness!"

The next moment, as the boat rocked slightly in the waves, the candlelight cast the shadows of the two people onto the curtains, making them sway and lose their shape.

Although they were already somewhat familiar with each other and had mentally prepared themselves.

But when that moment actually arrived, two lines of clear tears still slid down Xiao Mei's cheeks.

Heaven have mercy! On the surface, she is the high and mighty Empress, but only she knows the bitterness in her heart.

Because of his special nature, Emperor Yang Ming avoided him like the plague.

She could only watch helplessly as he and other women partied every night, while she was left alone in her empty room, feeling an indescribable loneliness and emptiness.

Even if she doesn't show it at all on a normal day, and seems to be completely indifferent to it, how could she really not have any complaints?

It was precisely because she was full of resentment and completely disappointed in Yang Ming, coupled with his insistence on courting death despite all advice, that she decided to seek another backer.

"Yang Ming, so what if you are the emperor? If you don't cherish your own woman, there will be other men who will."

With this thought in mind, Xiao Mei, who had been feeling empty and lonely for a long time, lost all her usual dignified demeanor after feeling the strong sense of security brought by Qin An.

Like a bird finally freed from its cage, she vented all the grievances in her heart.

Qin An was initially a little cautious, afraid of making a fuss.

But soon, he sensed something was amiss and looked down at Xiao Mei in disbelief.

"This woman... no wonder the emperor was so afraid of her. A woman like this is indeed not someone an ordinary man can subdue." Qin An couldn't help but gasp.

Although he already knew beforehand that Xiao Mei possessed a natural inner charm that was fatally attractive to men.

But he never really had any direct experience with it.

Fortunately, with the system's comprehensive enhancements, Qin An is no ordinary person.

For him, Xiao Mei, who possesses a fatal attraction, is merely a worthy opponent and a worthy ally.

Seeing Qin An's slight daze, Xiao Mei immediately became a little dissatisfied, "You wouldn't...?"

Her eyes were full of worry and doubt.

Upon seeing this, Qin An immediately lost his temper. "You dare to doubt me? You'll see soon enough."

Qin An completely cast aside all his reservations and began to savor the moment.

Xiao Mei was indeed a woman who had matured to a ripe old age.

Unlike Yang Yuyan's gentleness and obedience, and unlike Shan Bing's boldness and directness, she knew better how to lead men to madness.

Her maturity and voluptuousness were fully brought out at this moment.

Every breath felt like it was soaked in honey, and every response touched the heart perfectly.

Qin An felt as if he had sunk into a pool of warm water. He knew that if he went any deeper, he would never be able to get out, but he still plunged in headfirst.

The two of them struggled for an unknown amount of time.

The fog outside grew thicker, and most of the candles in the cabin burned out, leaving only a faint glow flickering in the corner.

Xiao Mei lay on Qin An's chest, her whole body feeling as if she had been pulled out of the water, too weak to even lift a finger.

Qin An held her with one arm around her and placed the other hand on the pillow, his breathing not yet fully calm.

He turned his head away, unable to see her face clearly in the darkness, but he could feel her heart beating heavily and rapidly in her chest.

"Do you believe me now?" he asked.

Xiao Mei gave a soft "hmm," her voice hoarse and languid afterward: "I already believed you, but I insisted that you admit it yourself, and that you stay here personally."

Qin An didn't say anything, but pulled the blanket up to cover her bare shoulders.

Xiao Mei snuggled closer to him, like a cat that had finally found its den.

After a long pause, she spoke again: "Don't you think I'm too calculating?"

"You've never been a simple woman," Qin An said.

Xiao Mei chuckled: "If I wanted a simple life, I would have died in the palace long ago."

Qin An didn't respond to that, but instead placed his hand on her lower back and gently rubbed it.

Xiao Mei was aroused again by his touch, and she wrapped her legs around him, panting as she asked, "Can you still do it?"

"Do you still want to get out of bed tomorrow?" Qin An asked in a low voice.

Xiao Mei kissed him on the chest: "Then I won't get off."

Qin An muttered something under his breath and then said nothing more.

Outside, the soldiers patrolling the bow of the ship struck the third watch.

The dragon boat continued its steady southward journey, the sound of the water gentle and calm, enveloping all the absurdity and indulgence within this cabin in the mist.

Qin An did not emerge from Xiao Mei's room until dawn was approaching.

He first quickly washed his body before putting his armor back on.

A morning breeze blew, and the last vestiges of romance in my mind vanished completely.

He glanced back at the tightly closed cabin door, knowing that from tonight onwards, some things would never be the same again.

But the ship was still moving, and it was still dark, so he still had to hold his sword and stand where he was supposed to be.

……

For the rest of the day, Qin An was noticeably listless.

Xiao Mei, on the other hand, was radiant like never before, as if she had experienced a second spring in her life, and she was absolutely dazzling.

This made Qin An occasionally attracted to her.

But in public, Xiao Mei concealed her true self very well, remaining the aloof and superior empress.

It was as if the alluring woman from last night was not her at all.

"So dignified and noble in public, but in private... she's truly a deadly monster!" Qin An couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

But soon, he lost interest in savoring the wonderful experience of the previous night.

"General Qin, the Grand General requests your presence, saying there is urgent military information."

When the messenger brought the news, Qin An's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling.

Because of the emperor's order for him to personally guard Xiao Mei, the guards would not easily come to disturb him unless there was something important.

Since it's described as an urgent military situation, there's only one possibility: the rebels have taken action.

He glanced at Xiao Mei instinctively: "Is this woman's intuition really that accurate?"

Previously, he had some doubts about Xiao Mei's explanation.

Now, things have gotten even worse. She had sex with him just last night, and the rebels, who hadn't taken any action before, have sent word today. It's just too much of a coincidence.

Seeing Qin An's reaction, Xiao Mei naturally knew what he was thinking.

She glanced at Qin An subtly, then asked the messenger with a composed expression, "What urgent military situation is this? May I know?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I heard that a scout ship from the vanguard turned back from the front and sailed straight up to the dragon ship. The general then sent me to find General Qin," the messenger replied truthfully.

Qin An's suspicions grew stronger.

Xiao Mei clearly realized this as well, and immediately felt a little nervous. "General Qin..."

Under these circumstances, she still preferred to have Qin An stay behind to protect her.

If anything bad happens, he can get me out of danger immediately.

Qin An, however, did not think so. He looked at Xiao Mei and said directly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will be right back. I will report to Your Majesty once I have understood the situation."

He knew very well that the rebels would be coming with great force this time and would not be easy to deal with, but as a general who was going to fight on the front lines, he never thought of deserting.

Xiao Mei sensed the determination in Qin An's words and ultimately didn't press the matter further, simply saying, "Go and come back soon!"