"General, my imperial uncle intends to marry me to you for an alliance to consolidate our two nations. Will you marry me?"
A murderous glint flashed in Tantai Ye's gloomy eyes, but he showed no expression on his face, sinking weakly into the chair.
"Marry you? The County Princess is so beautiful, it would be my honor."
Princess Anle, daughter of Prince An, had long admired the Zhenxi General. She had even accompanied Prince An onto the battlefield.
Five years ago, during the battle between Da Liang and Bei Qi, Tantai Ye personally led the expedition to Chongfeng. She had only glanced at him then, but she had remembered him for so many years.
Hearing that Tantai Ye had finally agreed to marry her, a flutter of joy arose in Anle's heart.
"Are you speaking the truth, General?"
Tantai Ye propped his head with one hand and smiled, "Of course." He paused, then teased, "The sachet wrapped around your waist is as fragrant as you are, County Princess. May I have a look?"
Anle's hand faltered, and she forced a smile, "If the General likes it, I will personally sew one for you tomorrow."
This was something she had specially prepared for him. From the moment he entered the palace, she had taken the antidote and hidden it, fearing that others would smell it and be affected.
Only when she found him did she openly wear it.
This thing, when smelled in the air for a quarter of an hour, would take effect.
With this thought, she swayed her waist and walked to Tantai Ye's side, sitting softly in his lap and smiling enchantingly.
"General, you are even more handsome than five years ago."
Tantai Ye sneered inwardly and casually glanced at her sachet.
This fragrance was called "Hehe Xiang" (交合之香), and those who inhaled it would slowly fall into a fantasy, which could only be dispelled by intimacy with a woman.
He, Tantai Ye, loved studying the poisons of the Southern Border. He never thought that one day a woman would dare to use it on him. She was truly tired of living.
"General~"
Anle was extremely beautiful, but having often been on the battlefield, her skin was slightly tanned.
Tantai Ye impatiently grabbed the hand she was about to place on him, his cold eyes flashing with murderous intent. "The County Princess of Bei Qi truly has quite the nerve."
He had discovered the drug in the sachet long ago. Daring to drug him? She was asking for death!
Anle looked at the change in his expression, surprised. "What are you talking about, General?"
Tantai Ye pushed her away and stood up, a cold smile on his face as he grasped her neck. "Your methods are quite good."
Daring to wear it directly on her person for him to smell, she was incredibly bold.
Anle was almost knocked to death by his roughness, and a sharp pain shot through her lower back.
He drew a knife, a cold smile on his face, but before he could do anything.
Suddenly, his deep eyes paused slightly. His sharp, knife-like gaze quickly swept around the surroundings, and his gaze settled on the cabinet beside them.
"General, what's wrong?"
Anle straightened her waist with difficulty, trying to grab his robe.
Tantai Ye's long, narrow eyes cast a faint glance at the cabinet. After a moment, he curled his lips. The gloomy color in his eyes receded, replaced by a dissolute smile.
Wasn't the antidote delivered right to his doorstep?
"County Princess Anle is truly beautiful."
He suddenly sheathed his knife, tugged at the corner of his lips, his eyes as deep as a cold night holding a teasing, half-smiling expression.
Anle stared at him blankly, her heart pounding.
He was dressed in black, his features deeply carved, with sharp, angular lines that exuded an unapproachable coldness. Yet, his eyes held such unrestrained indulgence.
That young man in armor, galloping across the battlefield, she had remembered him for many years.
"General."
She couldn't help but reach out and grab his lapel, bringing her lips to his.
Tantai Ye coldly dodged, lazily sitting back down in the chair. He used his internal energy to suppress the medicinal effects and spoke with a hint of playful teasing.
"Boring. Let's do something more interesting."
"Ah—"
Anle's face instantly turned red. She playfully punched Tantai Ye's chest, shyly asking, "How does the General want to play?"
"The County Princess of Bei Qi is rather dull."
He leaned back in the chair wearily, but the cold smile on his lips only made her more fascinated.
Anle, fearing his disdain, recalled the scenes she had seen in Jade Tower and began to unfasten her clothes, seducing him.
Her features were delicate, but when brought together, they possessed a strange allure. She deliberately met his gaze, exuding a captivating charm.
Tantai Ye closed his eyes, concealing the bone-chilling coldness within.
"General~"
Anle smiled, sitting on his lap, and leaned in to kiss him.
Why hadn't the medicinal effects taken hold yet? How could he endure this?!
Tantai Ye opened his eyes and glanced at the cabinet. It remained still.
He dodged her approaching lips, a chilling murderous intent flashing in his eyes, which were like a cold pond. However, his handsome, chiseled face still wore a faint smile.
"Go to the window outside."
Anle's body trembled. Hearing his voice made her feel heated all over. She shyly bit her lip, "What if someone sees? It wouldn't be proper."
She was an unmarried young lady, after all. If she were discovered having an illicit affair with a general of Da Liang, she would surely be ridiculed.
Tantai Ye provocatively pinched her chin. "It's exciting."
His fingers were long and cold, yet they made her tremble even more with heat.
Thinking about it, it did seem rather exciting.
Anle fidgeted a bit and then went to lie down.
Regardless of whether the drug had taken effect, her goal was achieved. As for men, there was no reason not to take advantage of one who came to her doorstep.
Tantai Ye did not follow. He crossed his long legs and rested them on the table, his expression lazy and roguish, infuriating to behold.
This scoundrel was playing some serious games.
Ye Luan gritted her teeth, wishing she could go out and beat the living daylights out of him.
Damn it, looking at one while wanting another. Truly, all crows are black.
Her fists creaked.
Lan Murou gently held her hand and shook her head.
They absolutely could not go out. If the County Princess knew they were peeking, she would surely hold a grudge, and to protect her own reputation, she might even kill them.
Ye Luan glared resentfully, angered, and averted her gaze.
In the end, this was their private affair. She couldn't interfere. Moreover, in this land, men had multiple wives and concubines.
"General, come here~"
Tantai Ye smiled and got up. "Blindfold yourself with that white silk."
Anle didn't know what he was planning, but she obediently picked up the silk from the table and covered her eyes.
The cool wind from outside blew in gently. Her tall, fair figure shivered involuntarily in the breeze.
Anle's teeth were almost ground to dust.
Had that shopkeeper lied to her? Why was Tantai Ye so resistant, and the effects hadn't kicked in yet? Normally, a person would have pounced by now.
The moment the thought crossed her mind, a broad chest pressed against her back. She trembled and involuntarily moaned.
The next second, her ears were covered by the man behind her. As her hearing was blocked, she faintly heard a single sentence.
"This way is more comfortable."
Tantai Ye listened to the sounds from that side, raised his eyebrows, smiled, walked to the cabinet, and leaned against it.
Ye Luan naturally heard the approaching footsteps. She frowned slightly, wondering what this scoundrel was up to.
"I'm sleeping with someone else, and you don't even care, do you?"
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ps: Many people have been infected recently, please take care of yourselves.