Huo Wei's breathing quickened, and his throat tightened.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms, then covered her lips with his own, plundering passionately and obsessively. At this moment, he had lost all reason.
Huo Wei's chest burned hot as he asked hoarsely, "Do you really not regret it?"
In Huo Wei's dark eyes, Dugu Luanyue saw her own indulgent reflection in his bright jade-like eyes. "I don't regret it."
Actually, she wanted to say one more thing. Huo Wei was the man she had truly fallen for, the kind of affection a woman has for a man, passionate, dizzying, and a bit irrational, not just simple companionship.
If it weren't for Huo Wei's appearance, she might never have known that a woman's affection for a man could be like this.
But she didn't dare to say it. After all, she couldn't make any promises to him.
She whispered in Huo Wei's ear again, "Later, don't be too reckless. Be gentle."
Huo Wei thought to himself, how delicate... It wasn't her first time, but it was his. However, this time, he clearly didn't understand the hidden meaning in Dugu Luanyue's words.
Deep and shallow, scorching kisses landed on her chest, leaving behind dotted red marks. He wished he could press her into his own body.
Just as the temperature in the room was about to reach boiling point, it inexplicably cooled down.
Dugu Luanyue frowned and asked, "Huo Wei, what's wrong? Don't you want to?"
She watched as the fire in Huo Wei's eyes faded bit by bit until finally he rolled over and sat on the edge of the bed, hanging his head, silent.
Dugu Luanyue pulled the quilt over her chest and leaned over to ask, "Say something!"
Huo Wei's expression was gloomy, as if he had suffered a great humiliation. "It won't work today..."
Dugu Luanyue asked in confusion, "What do you mean it won't work? Could it be that you really have a hidden illness? Are you a eunuch?"
Hearing the word "eunuch", Huo Wei's breathing slowed down significantly. "Shut up!"
Dugu Luanyue frowned and patted his back. "It's okay. If you're sick, go back and get treated. Anyway, Military Advisor Shen's medical skills aren't bad."
The anger in Huo Wei's chest was about to burst out. He was in good health. How could he become a eunuch and have no reaction at all? There must be something fishy going on.
It was just that the situation had stopped here today. He was really angry and extremely embarrassed.
"Normally, after taking the golden pill I gave you, any physical problems should be cured.
This is so strange. Did you eat something you shouldn't have?
The golden pill isn't omnipotent. It has no effect on non - toxic and harmless things." Dugu Luanyue said as she got dressed.
Huo Wei began to recall some details. When he decided to rescue Dugu Luanyue that day, Shen Guilan had tried to stop him but failed.
Later, when he arranged for Murong Jue to act as a decoy, Murong Min readily agreed.
He had even kindly put a flask of wine on his horse, saying it could refresh him. He said that for a long - distance raid, he was afraid Huo Wei wouldn't be able to hold on, so he gave him this rare treasure.
Huo Wei paused, then gradually realized what was going on. He slapped the edge of the bed hard and gritted his teeth. "Murong Jue, I'll kill him when I get back!"
Dugu Luanyue asked, "What's wrong with the Third Prince?"
Huo Wei said, "He put something he shouldn't have in the refreshing wine. It was a medicine invented by Shen Guilan for battles in the past. It can make people extremely energetic and less prone to fatigue.
But it can't be put in wine because it will mutate the medicine's properties and make men impotent."
This must be a conspiracy between Shen Guilan and Murong Jue. They knew that something would happen if he was alone with Dugu Luanyue, so they pulled off this stunt.
His dark, fierce eyes dimmed slightly, exuding a dangerous aura. "Fine, Shen Guilan, Murong Jue. I won't let these two scoundrels get away with it!"
Dugu Luanyue quietly smiled behind him and hugged his firm, narrow waist from behind. "It's okay since they're our own people. It'll be fine in a few days."
Huo Wei pulled her from behind and let her lie on his lap. Her soft hair spread out in front of him, shiny and lustrous.
Huo Wei ran his fingers through her hair, combing it gently. "I'll let it slide for now. After I get back and kill them, we'll continue."
Dugu Luanyue reached out her finger and tapped his strong and handsome chin.
"Huo Wei, I know you're no longer willing to take the initiative to attack Southern Chu.
But if one day, after Northern Yan recovers its strength after attacking Western Liao, Murong Min asks you to send troops again, what will you do?
Murong Min is the king, and you're his subject. You have no room to resist."
Huo Wei replied directly, "Yes, that's the relationship between the king and his subject. Moreover, I'm leading the troops, and they're all Northern Yan men. I can't let them die in vain on the battlefield.
If I get what I want in the court and accomplish what I need to do, I can resign or keep feigning illness."
Dugu Luanyue lowered her eyes. "Actually, the one who really wants to obtain the territory of Southern Chu is Murong Min. You just need power.
But Murong Min is extremely suspicious. He won't hand over all the troops to you to attack Southern Chu anytime soon. Other generals are far inferior to you.
So, Murong Min will look for a new opportunity. This period of time has bought me a chance.
I'll continue to help you gain influence in the court. After you successfully seize power and marginalize Murong Min, whether to attack Southern Chu won't be up to Murong Min anymore.
So, for your revenge, you need to establish a firm foothold in the court. You need a more powerful force. Just the layout among the officials isn't enough. You also need to rely on the power of the royal family."
Huo Wei seemed to understand something. "Seize the heir - apparent position?"
Dugu Luanyue smiled.
"Yes, support the Third Prince to become the crown prince.
The Third Prince has the support of the Wei family. The head of the Wei family is the current grand marshal, in charge of all the troops in the world. The Third Prince is also on very good terms with you, like brothers.
If he becomes the crown prince, with the support of the Wei family, your strength will surely be greatly different from before. You can do anything you want;
Secondly, the Third Prince has a simple nature. I've helped him, so it'll be hard for him to take the initiative to attack us in the future;
Thirdly, once the struggle for the heir - apparent position begins, there will surely be disputes among the princes in the harem. Murong Min will surely have less time to think about sending troops."
Huo Wei thought of another aspect. "Moreover, for the matter of relieving the people in Danyang City, we'll give all the credit to A Jue. I was just following the prince's orders.
In this way, we'll start to win over the Wei family and push A Jue forward. Murong Min won't suspect us of what we've done."
Hearing Huo Wei say this, Dugu Luanyue thought that he had approved of her idea.
Early the next morning, after saying goodbye to the emperor and empress of Southern Chu, they hastened their journey back towards Northern Yan.
On the way, they found an inn to rest. Huo Wei and she shared a room. He still wasn't willing to give up. He didn't know how long the medicine's effect would last. He always had to fight against it, right?