Starting with Intercepting and Marrying the Eldest Princess - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: “Make a Dog Sound for Me to Hear”…

Neither Xie Ning nor Pei Shujing would ever concede defeat in the current situation tonight.

This wasn’t stubbornness; it was a challenge.

So, when Pei Shujing said she was still far from it, their bodies seemed to immediately regain vitality.

This was probably the power of love… oh, no, desire.

The next afternoon.

The Zhennan Army barracks.

The two sides of the room, large enough to accommodate dozens of people, were filled with Zhennan Army generals. Each person spoke in turn, their expressions serious, some calm, some excited.

Xie Ning sat on Pei Shujing’s left, completely uninterested in their conversation. However, considering her relationship with Pei Shujing, she straightened her back and pretended to listen attentively.

She subtly shifted her chair, leaning her body to the right, taking everyone present into her line of sight, but her gaze couldn’t help but linger on Pei Shujing’s body.

Leaning back against the solemn black dragon chair, sitting above everyone, Pei Shujing, dressed in an elegant black-gold gown, commanded awe, causing everyone to hold their breath.

Whenever Pei Shujing’s jade-like fingers lightly tapped the desk, everyone would immediately stop and respectfully look in her direction.

And when her soft, moist lips parted, articulating the most indifferent words in an unquestionable tone, they would lower their heads, humbly accepting the command from the woman.

Like an Empress overlooking the human world, Xie Ning thought to herself.

And yet, this beautiful and noble woman had been intimate with her last night, allowing her touch and caresses—that fatal charm bloomed only for her.

Whenever she thought of this fact, Xie Ning felt an unbearable itch in her heart.

She wanted to dote on her.

She wanted to please her, to see her expression of being utterly captivated.

“It is decided. The designation of the Zhennan Army will henceforth be changed to the ‘Jingnan Army’.”

Everyone excitedly rose from their seats, then knelt on one knee, offering their utmost respect to Pei Shujing.

“Yes!”

In fact, anyone who heard this would be excited.

Jingnan Army.

Jingnan, Jingnan…

Quell the Troubles (Jingnan)! Quell the Troubles!

This was Pei Shujing’s second declaration since sitting on the royal chair in Xingye City.

It was more resolute and more shocking than before!

“That’s all for today. You may be dismissed.”

Everyone rose, bowed to Pei Shujing, who was above all, nodded to Xie Ning, and then quietly left.

After seeing them off, Xie Ning turned around and saw Pei Shujing resting her face on her slender, fair arm, eyes closed, leaning against the chair back, seemingly tired.

She slowly walked towards Pei Shujing.

Footsteps echoed in her ears, getting closer and closer. Pei Shujing heard them but didn’t open her eyes.

Xie Ning extended her arms, picked her up, and after taking Pei Shujing’s place, placed her on her own lap and embraced her.

Pei Shujing obediently settled into her embrace, her soft arms wrapped around Xie Ning’s neck, burying her head in Xie Ning’s shoulder, emitting a sound of peaceful breathing.

Xie Ning put one arm around Pei Shujing’s incredibly slender waist, and the other explored her flowing, smooth hair, gently stroking it.

The tight embrace brought a soft touch, and the scent in her nostrils was richer than roses. She could feel the warm breath on her neck.

It was like white feathers sweeping over her heart, a ticklish, restless feeling rising from deep inside.

Time passed, and Xie Ning’s emotions gradually heated up, turning into fiery blood flowing through her body.

“…Your Highness.”

Involuntarily, Xie Ning murmured softly.

In her embrace, the corner of Pei Shujing’s mouth uncontrollably curled up, only to be suppressed by her. Then, she pretended not to hear and continued to feign sleep.

This way, she could reasonably stay nestled in his arms, feeling the warmth of his embrace.

It wasn’t that she lacked ambition; she was just asleep.

“Your Highness, my Your Highness…”

“So annoying. Did you call this Prince for something?”

Mhm, a very impatient tone.

Xie Ning naturally knew Pei Shujing was pretending, but even if she were genuinely impatient, Xie Ning couldn’t control herself from leaning down. Her lips faintly brushed the ear of the person in her arms, then slowly moved to peck her face—first the forehead, then the brows, until they reached the red lips.

“So, my dear Ning, why have you changed so quickly overnight?”

Pei Shujing’s face darkened, very angry.

Last night, he was vehemently refusing and saying he wouldn’t agree under any circumstances. And now?

Xie Ning, having acquired a taste for her, first moved the hand around Pei Shujing’s waist downward. The body temperature of the two gradually became hotter.

“It’s because Your Highness is too tempting.”

“How tempting?” Pei Shujing asked coldly, yet she couldn’t bear to push his hand away.

“Tempting enough to make me love you, love you more, love you non-stop, love you more every second than the last. Is that okay, Your Highness, my Your Highness?”

“…Barely acceptable.”

“Thank you, Your Highness. I love you.”

With a forceful movement of his palm, the distance between them vanished again. Their lips met, breathing each other’s air, sensing each other’s presence. The world seemed to hold only the two of them.

Lips parted, the two breathing heavily, their eyes locked. Not even a moment of separation could be endured.

“This Prince must punish you.”

“Yes, I accept all your punishments, my Your Highness, my Majesty.”

Pei Shujing shifted her body back, gazing at the infatuated Xie Ning with a seemingly knowing look, and a smile suddenly appeared on her face.

It was a mocking, contemptuous smile.

“Aren’t you this Prince’s dog? Make a few dog sounds for this Prince to hear.”

“…Woof woof.”

“Squat down and bark!”

Xie Ning didn’t hesitate. He placed Pei Shujing back on the chair, then squatted down.

“Woof woof.”

“Kneel and bark!”

A cold, gloomy voice sounded from above his head again.

“Woof woof!”

Pei Shujing nodded in satisfaction, lazily hooking Xie Ning’s chin with her foot.

“So obedient. Then this Prince should reward you. What do you want?”

Xie Ning picked up Pei Shujing again and murmured softly into her ear: “When will Your Highness bark a few times too?”

“Impudence! You dare to profane this Prince?”

Pei Shujing coldly scolded, while straightening her body, trying to push him away.

“Your Highness is my deity.”

“And deities are meant to be profaned.”

Pei Shujing: “…”

“Your Highness, bark a few times, please? Bark a few times, and I’ll agree to anything Your Highness asks… My Your Highness, my Majesty, my deity.”

Pei Shujing stared at him stubbornly, lips tightly pressed, refusing to speak.

The corner of Xie Ning’s mouth curled up. The desire for conquest in his heart intensified.

He knelt down again and buried his head.

Pei Shujing’s pupils contracted.

“Xie Ning! You… you… Let go of me!”

In the end, Pei Shujing, being a simple person from ancient times, was utterly defeated by the wicked modern person.

Xie Ning then opened his eyes and saw that because Pei Shujing had been defeated, her breathing was rapid, and her eyes were covered with a layer of emotional mist, as if they were about to drip water.

When Xie Ning saw this, the shackles that bound the beast in his heart were unlocked.

Pei Shujing weakly pushed him.

“Stop it. Let’s wait until we get home.”

Xie Ning paused, and his eyes returned to clarity.

As Pei Shujing said, the barracks were indeed unsuitable. Xie Ning helped Pei Shujing tidy her clothes. If one ignored her flushed face, she was still the Grand Princess from before.

Pei Shujing was supported by Xie Ning as she walked out the door, only to see Xiaozhu and Xiaoyu guarding the entrance with odd expressions.

She glared fiercely at the innocent-looking Xie Ning, then sneered: “You two, I haven’t had a chance to settle accounts with you yet. Follow this Prince!”

Xiaoyu and Xiaozhu were startled. They exchanged glances, then both looked at Xie Ning.

Control your deity!

Xie Ning shrugged, giving a helpless smile.

No choice. Who told them to be listening?

However, it was precisely because they were guarding the door that Xie Ning dared to be so audacious.

The journey home was silent.

In the study, Pei Shujing tapped the desk, squinting as she observed Xiaoyu and Xiaozhu, who were bowing their heads in silence.

“Speak. What were you two arguing about?”

Xiaozhu had an expression of wanting to speak but holding back. Then, she seemed to sigh in resignation and lowered her head again.

Pei Shujing finally confirmed that something must have happened between them. What annoyed her more was Xie Ning standing on the side with an expression of watching a show, meaning she was the last one to know.

“I said, you two are my maids. Do you dare to hide things from this Prince now?”

“Someone knows, and this Prince doesn’t. Is this your loyalty?”

Someone coughed twice, pretending not to hear.

Hearing Her Highness’s words, Xiaoyu knew the matter could no longer be concealed. So, she took a step forward, looking intently ahead.

“Your Highness, I love Xiaozhu!”

“Say something this Prince doesn’t know.”

Everyone present was stunned.

Pei Shujing sneered twice: “Do you truly think this Prince is a fool, unable to see any signs?”

“If this Prince cannot discern the thoughts of the people around me, how can I govern the world?”

Xiaoyu was delighted. She quickly looked at the silent Xiaozhu on the side.

She coughed twice and smiled awkwardly.

“Your Highness… well, the thing is, the two of us… did the deed…”

Pei Shujing almost couldn’t react, looking at the two in disbelief.

“Xiaozhu, you speak!”

Xiaozhu lowered her head and let out a mosquito-like “Mhm.”

Seeing her reaction, Pei Shujing naturally understood that Xiaoyu wasn’t lying. Suddenly, she felt like laughing.

What kind of person was Xiaozhu usually?

She was cold and expressionless all day long. Her expression only became much more lively after someone moved into the Princess’s residence.

But even then, she wasn’t like this.

A little embarrassed, and a little shy.

“What exactly happened?”

Xiaoyu coughed twice: “Well, you should ask A… Xie Ning about that.”

Pei Shujing narrowed her eyes, her gaze chilling as she focused on Xie Ning.

If she hadn’t misheard just now, Xiaoyu called him A-Ning?

The back of Xie Ning’s neck felt numb. He quickly recounted what happened that day, emphasizing how he got drunk and how heartbroken and sad he was.

Pei Shujing’s expression softened considerably then.

After hearing the whole story, she also felt the matter was tricky. It should be said that it was difficult to intervene.

Her feelings for Xiaozhu and Xiaoyu were the same. It was inappropriate for her to favor anyone in matters of emotion.

So, Pei Shujing fixed her gaze on Xie Ning.

“It’s all your fault!”

Xie Ning: ???

“If you hadn’t idly dragged them out to drink, would things have escalated to this point?!”

Xie Ning: “…”

Xie Ning felt extremely wronged. Why did he get drunk?!

Wicked woman.

Xiaoyu and Xiaozhu were perceptive. They knew it wasn’t easy for Her Highness to manage their situation, so the two retreated during the couple’s argument.

After they left, silence returned to the room.

Pei Shujing covered her forehead, sighing: “You people really give this Prince no peace.”

Xie Ning didn’t speak. He walked behind Pei Shujing, his fingertips tracing her spine.

“Leave their matter aside for now, Your Highness. Have you forgotten about our matter?”

Pei Shujing: “…”

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