Du Gu Luanyue knew that for a proud man like Huo Wei, if things happened because of such a misunderstanding, there might not even be room for discussion in the future.
A body was just a body. How long could it tie down a man?
To subdue a wild beast, one had to wait until it was willing to bow its head.
She struggled desperately under him. "Huo Wei, I came here sincerely to celebrate your birthday. I never intended to disgrace you in a despicable and unwilling way."
The effect of the drug was really unbearable, and Du Gu Luanyue was really too beautiful.
Her jade - like complexion was as white as porcelain, her plump lips were charmingly red and glistening, and her undulating figure was enough to make one's knees go weak.
She was like a fox spirit. Her long, slanting fox - like eyes were full of allure, and at this moment, her cheeks were flushed from the wine.
At this moment, he seemed to understand what Murong Min had said before, the taste of her.
Huo Wei's thin lips sealed hers to stop her from explaining. He couldn't care about anything else.
His palm slid to her soft waist and held her still. Du Gu Luanyue could no longer move.
Huo Wei's voice grew low. "Father said I didn't understand your taste. Now that you're right in front of me, why should I refuse?"
Du Gu Luanyue bit his tongue. Huo Wei frowned slightly and curled his lips. "Now you're acting so proper. You started this fire, so you should put it out yourself."
She slapped Huo Wei across the face. "Wake up! It's time for me to return to the palace. If I'm late, it's a serious crime for the queen to stay out overnight!"
Huo Wei's face was turned to the side by the slap. He pressed his tongue against his back teeth. "Then what should I do? Do you want to just walk away and leave me in this state?"
Du Gu Luanyue sincerely suggested, "Well, well, how about I close my eyes and cover my ears while you take care of it yourself?"
Huo Wei gave a sly smile. His long, cold - white fingers traced every inch of her body. "With a beauty right in front of me, do you think I'm stupid?"
Du Gu Luanyue said coldly, "Fine then, Huo Wei. Today I'll offer myself to you as a gift. But will you take responsibility for me forever?"
The veins on Huo Wei's forehead throbbed. Finally, he pressed his hand on her jade - like neck and grabbed it.
"You drugged me and want to trap me with this. Do you really think you're that valuable? You're just a beauty. Compared with the throne and power, what are you?"
Du Gu Luanyue felt a bit sad. She knew it would be like this.
Tears welled up in her watery eyes. She stopped resisting and lifted the last layer of her gauzy dress. On her snow - white and alluring chest was a hideous, dark - red scar.
"Huo Wei, you're right. I'm of no use. My only use is to give unconditionally, to exchange my life for yours and precious things for your happiness.
I gave you the hidden weapons I brought from Southern Chu to save my own life, and I gave you the heavenly silk.
But in your eyes, all these are worthless, including me."
Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes one by one. Her eyes were filled with grievance and heartache. She looked extremely pitiful.
Huo Wei saw the scar. This was a real thing. She had indeed saved his life.
The hideous scar came into his sight, and his eyes swept over her fingertips that were red and purple with numerous needle pricks.
His black eyes trembled slightly, and the anger in his eyes seemed to fade a bit.
Du Gu Luanyue said, "Huo Wei, actually, I didn't need to drug you to do all these. Don't you remember what happened in the cave?
If I really drugged you, why would I resist?
But I'll tell you clearly now. I'm not willing.
Because in your eyes at this moment, I'm so despicable. Since that's the case, why should I yield to you?"
Huo Wei's back was being eroded by waves of dry heat. His sweat dripped onto Du Gu Luanyue's chest.
He suddenly let go of her and got up, climbing out of the back window of the room. He grabbed a handful of snow and splashed it on his burning body.
The cold wind was biting, and the ice and snow clung to his skin. Only then did his boiling blood slowly stop. But on his body, there still lingered her unique fragrance, which was intoxicating.
Du Gu Luanyue quickly got out of bed and put on her clothes. She tidied her hair, but when she looked around, the white jade hairpin on her cloud - like temples was gone.
When Huo Wei climbed back in through the back window, his face had calmed down a lot. Lifting his eyes, he saw Du Gu Luanyue rummaging around in his room. He wondered what she was looking for.
His black eyes darkened. Did she find her golden bell? This thing couldn't be seen by her. It would be hard to explain.
He stepped forward and grabbed her hand. "What are you looking for?"
Du Gu Luanyue looked around. "My jade hairpin. Have you seen it?"
Huo Wei looked at her head. He seemed to remember that the main hairpin she wore when she entered the mansion was a white jade one. "If it's gone, it's gone. Does the queen lack hairpins in the palace?"
Du Gu Luanyue got a bit anxious. "The way I dress when I enter and leave the prince's mansion can't change. Do you understand?"
The itching feeling on Huo Wei's body hadn't completely disappeared, but Du Gu Luanyue said her jade hairpin was gone. He staggered a bit as he also started looking for it.
"It's not on the bed, and it's not on the ground."
Du Gu Luanyue frowned. "This white jade hairpin is the most prominent one on my head. It can't disappear for no reason. If others find out, who knows how many troubles there will be."
Huo Wei supported his forehead. His breath was still unsteady. He said in a deep voice,
"There are no hairpins for women in my mansion. Later, I'll let you make do with a silver chopstick."
Du Gu Luanyue: "???"
She lowered her eyes and saw Huo Wei sitting in front of her half - naked. His eyes were still a bit blurred. She knew the after - effects hadn't completely worn off and thought she had to leave quickly.
Just as she lifted her foot, a cold voice came from behind. "Did I let you go?"
She slowly turned around, and her voice grew low.
"What else should I do if I don't leave? Didn't you just say I'm worthless? You look down on me in your heart.
Anyway, I'm the eldest legitimate princess of Southern Chu. I've been raised in honor since childhood and am a noble person in Southern Chu.
How can I be looked down upon by you again and again, be constantly schemed against and questioned without end?"
Huo Wei was putting on the belt Du Gu Luanyue gave him. His hand paused. He looked up at her mockingly. "Are you feeling wronged now?"
Du Gu Luanyue's face looked a bit haggard. After all, she hadn't slept all night, and the dark circles under her eyes were more obvious.
She sniffed. The more she talked, the more wronged she felt.
"You're really a difficult person to get along with. You said such hurtful words today. I came here whole - heartedly to celebrate your birthday. What did I ask for? For your humiliation?"
Huo Wei started to recall every word he had said. He didn't know why she was reacting so strongly.
But seeing the tears glistening in her charming eyes, his heart softened for some reason. "Let's look for the jade hairpin again."
Du Gu Luanyue snorted.
"No need. I'll take all the blame when I get back. You don't need to care. Anyway, you wish I were dead. You'll be happy when I'm gone."
Only then did Huo Wei realize what a woman looked like when she was really angry. He was stunned. "Are you angry?"
Du Gu Luanyue replied expressionlessly, "I'm very happy."
After saying that, she pushed open the door. The fierce wind and snow of the severe winter in Northern Yan blew in.
The howling wind roared past. She quickly closed her eyes.
Just as she was about to leave, someone behind her wrapped their arms around her waist. A big hand firmly pushed the door back shut with a bang.