464: The prince is so domineering, I love him!

Although she thought it was impossible, the sound persisted, making it utterly impossible for her to focus on her cultivation.

"What on earth is going on? No, I have to go check. What could it be? It's so late at night. What if the Prince isn't home and someone is hurt?" After some thought, Jiang Yuyan decided to go and investigate.

Following the sound, Jiang Yuyan quickly arrived at the room it was coming from. After listening closely for a moment, her pretty face instantly flushed crimson, and she turned and fled.

She ran all the way back to her room in one breath, her face flushed with shame and her heart racing. Jiang Yuyan couldn't help but pat her heaving chest.

Touching her burning cheeks, Jiang Yuyan felt a wave of frustration.

'Oh, this is so embarrassing! I never imagined it was the Prince and the Princess Consort... Oh heavens, the Prince must have noticed me just now.'

'How could I be so stupid? Who could possibly be getting hurt here?'

'But, I had no idea it was *that* kind of thing. Can you really blame me?'

'Surely the Prince won't blame me for my rashness? Forget it, I'll just go apologize to him later.'

Of course, Duan Zhengchun was aware of Jiang Yuyan's presence. Seeing the little girl flee in panic, a mischievous smile touched the corner of his mouth.

If he wished, he could easily have shielded the area from the noise, but he chose not to, precisely to see how Jiang Yuyan would react.

From the looks of it now, this girl had potential worth nurturing.

According to the original story, Jiang Yuyan was also someone who dared to love and hate fiercely. However, her experiences in the Jiang family and during her childhood had left her heart somewhat twisted.

Therefore, when her love went unrequited, it turned into hatred. After opening the liu ren divine dice and mastering Flower Transplanting, her temperament changed drastically. She ended up killing until only the title of the play remained. She even ascended to become an Empress, a testament to the strength of her methods.

"My Prince, what are you smiling about?"

Huang Rong, who was diligently 'working hard', suddenly sensed a change in Duan Zhengchun. Seeing his unusual expression, she felt a bit curious.

"Hmm? Isn't it normal to be happy when we're doing this sort of thing?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Huang Rong with feigned confusion.

Huang Rong was momentarily at a loss for how to respond and could only continue burying her head in her 'work'.

The workload tonight was quite substantial. If she slacked off even a little, she might miss her chance.

Watching Huang Rong exert herself so diligently, Duan Zhengchun felt a wave of emotion in his heart.

'Ah, being too strong is also a nuisance. Can't find a worthy opponent. Is this the loneliness of being invincible?'

Huang Rong didn't know what Duan Zhengchun was thinking. If she did, she'd probably just say two words: pretentious prick.

Returning to her room, it took about two hours for Jiang Yuyan's mood to gradually calm down. Strangely, even after calming down, whenever she tried to Cultivate, the scene from earlier would involuntarily flash in her mind.

It made her feel as if ants were crawling all over her body. That maddening, clawing-at-the-heart sensation was driving her crazy.

At the same time, she silently cursed herself for being shameless. It was just some sounds, yet she was having such a strong reaction.

But, this sort of thing seemed like an instinct; it was hard to control the thoughts.

Moreover, she found that the more she tried to suppress these thoughts, the more violently they surged.

'No, I can't go on like this. I need to find a way.'

Left with no choice, Jiang Yuyan prepared a bucket of cold water for herself and jumped right in. Instantly, the icy bathwater made her shiver uncontrollably.

Her mind instantly cleared considerably.

To prevent those thoughts from resurfacing, Jiang Yuyan began cultivating right there in the cold water.

She continued cultivating until midnight before stopping. Only when she no longer heard those strange sounds did Jiang Yuyan finally return to bed to rest.

However, after falling asleep, she found herself in a strange place.

Mist swirled all around, and the faint sound of water could be heard.

Curious, Jiang Yuyan walked towards it and saw a face that shocked her.

Duan Zhengchun. Yes, the person before her was Duan Zhengchun. At this moment, he was resting with his eyes closed in a water pool.

His handsome, chiseled features and those explosive-looking pectoral muscles made Jiang Yuyan's heart race wildly.

Nervously glancing around and seeing no one else, Jiang Yuyan gathered her courage and approached.

However, the moment she got close, Duan Zhengchun opened his eyes, his gaze fixed intently on her.

"Um, My Prince, I didn't mean to. I don't know how I ended up here."

"I'm sorry, I... I'll leave right now." Having said that, Jiang Yuyan turned to go.

"Halt. Did I permit you to leave?"

Duan Zhengchun's cold voice rang out. Jiang Yuyan's whole body stiffened instantly, her muscles tense, not daring to turn around.

The sound of splashing water came from behind, followed by light footsteps.

Listening to the footsteps drawing nearer, Jiang Yuyan's whole body was taut, her nervous heart leaping into her throat.

'It's over, it's over, it's all over. How did I get here?'

'Heavens, what is the Prince going to do? Could it be he wants me to... serve him while he bathes? Oh heavens, if that's really the case, should I agree or not?'

'If I agree, what if the Prince makes *that* kind of request? Should I agree or refuse?'

'If I refuse, will the Prince get angry? But if I don't refuse, will he think I'm a loose woman?'

'Ah, what should I do? Someone teach me, what should I do in this situation?'

'Forget it, to hell with it. My life was saved by the Prince anyway. Consider it repaid.'

With this thought, Jiang Yuyan found her mood actually calming down.

"Turn around." Duan Zhengchun's tone was full of domineering authority.

Jiang Yuyan shuddered, her body stiff as she slowly turned around.

But when she saw Duan Zhengchun bare-chested, her eyes widened in shock, her heart instantly leaping to her throat. For a moment, she even forgot to breathe.

'Heavens, is this the Prince's physique? It's so good! It's too perfect! This is the perfect male god of my dreams.'

"M-My Prince, I... I really didn't mean to barge in." Jiang Yuyan looked at Duan Zhengchun nervously.

"Do you know the consequences of disturbing This Prince's leisure?" Duan Zhengchun looked down at Jiang Yuyan from his height.

This increased the pressure on Jiang Yuyan immensely, leaving her unable to muster even a shred of thought to resist.

"My Prince, s-spare me, please. I really didn't mean it." Jiang Yuyan's voice trembled, and the tip of her nose began to sting.

However, what happened the next second instantly blanked her mind.

She was actually being kissed forcefully? This Prince was too domineering! But why did she feel not a trace of disgust in her heart? Instead, there was a flicker of secret delight?

'The Prince is so domineering. I... I love it so much.'

What happened next requires payment to watch, so I'll watch on behalf of all you handsome gentlemen.

Just as Jiang Yuyan was Intoxicated (immersed) in this state, a knocking sound rang out. Everything before her eyes vanished. The scene changed, and she was back in her own room.

Still lying in bed, with daylight bright outside the window, Jiang Yuyan abruptly sat up.