Chapter 153: Chapter 95: I Give Myself to You

Despite Jun Moling using most of his body to cushion Shen Ruoxi, holding her tightly in his arms.

Shen Ruoxi still felt a sharp pain in her waist from the impact, the words “you’re crazy” almost slipped out.

“Ruoxi, are you okay?” Jun Moling’s urgent voice echoed in her ear, his eyes dark as ink filled with genuine concern.

Confronted with his worried gaze, the words of reproach at the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down, unable to say anything.

“You should get up first.” She lowered her voice, thinking to herself that if someone were to see them in such an intimate posture, what would it look like?

Jun Moling suddenly realized that half of his body was almost pressed against hers.

The soft touch seemed to carry a faint current, stirring his heartstrings directly.

His face instantly flushed red, quickly withdrawing his body.

“Ruoxi, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend.” Jun Moling’s voice carried a hint of unease, the mighty Prince Zhan, at this moment, was unexpectedly awkward.

It was rare to see the Prince Zhan so disconcerted, Shen Ruoxi stood up and did not dwell on the issue, instead asking, “What happened just now?”

Jun Moling recalled the shocking scene from moments before.

Something furry and seemingly spiked climbed onto his foot.

Instinctively, he worried that it might hurt Shen Ruoxi, so he hurriedly lifted her onto the large rock.

“Just now I didn’t know what it was. It suddenly climbed onto my foot, I was worried it might bite you, so I quickly lifted you onto the rock.” Jun Moling explained.

Shen Ruoxi tidied her somewhat disheveled hair, looked down, and then couldn’t help but laugh softly, “Turns out it’s you, little guy.”

She lifted the little creature by its paw, gently tapped its little head, and playfully scolded, “Out so late at night, aren’t you afraid your mother won’t find you?”

It was a small, delicate hedgehog, its round body curled up in a ball, the sharp quills glinting faintly under the moonlight.

The little creature seemed to realize it had caused a commotion, remaining motionless, occasionally poking its little head out, its shiny eyes curiously observing the two people in front of it.

Jun Moling looked down and couldn’t help but laugh, it was indeed a small hedgehog turning its shiny eyes, somewhat comically cute.

“Quickly go home!” Shen Ruoxi gently placed it in the grass, watching it scurry away quickly, her eyes flowing with soft light.

Jun Moling stared, his gaze fixed steadily on her utterly beautiful face.

Feeling his straightforward and intense gaze, Shen Ruoxi turned to face it.

Jun Moling did not avert his eyes, but instead said foolishly, “Ruoxi, you’re really beautiful.”

Shen Ruoxi seemed to spin into his deep, pool-like eyes, a blaze of annoyance ignited instantly.

Who said he was not interested in women? Who spread rumors of his devoted love?

She once thought he was exceptionally loyal in love, but now, he unexpectedly said such straightforward words to her.

Questions left unspoken hovered on her lips, not knowing how to ask, even the question “Have you let her go?” felt incredibly ironic.

How could someone change feelings so quickly in brief contact, letting go of his obsessions? If not a scoundrel act, what was it? Compared to Xiao Chengyi, is he any better?

Moreover, she often saw him stroking that small box, still filled with longing.

So, what does the affection he shows towards her now count for?

Jun Moling naturally had no knowledge of her inner rage.

He suddenly lay down on the large rock beside them, propping his head up with his hand, gazing up at the vast starry sky, and said leisurely, “Ruoxi, you should try lying down, the night sky looks truly beautiful from here.

Sometimes I lay down like this, throwing away all the worries in my heart, and I feel much better.”

Shen Ruoxi stood still, thoughts chaotic as her heart became tangled.

She watched Jun Moling’s figure immersed under the starry sky, moonlight casting on his face, outlining an extraordinary handsome silhouette. She had to admit, this man genuinely possessed an alluring charm.

Suddenly, Shen Ruoxi’s heart softened; his gesture was undoubtedly to uplift her spirits.

All her emotions, he saw them clearly.

He, being the marshal of the army, noble as Prince Zhan, never needing to curry favor with anyone.

Yet, only when facing her, would he reveal all tenderness, considering her feelings sincerely.

Love or not, what’s the importance? In this world, how can everything be about love?

She only needed to understand that he genuinely hoped for her well-being, that’s enough.

She gently lay down, and undeniably, the view was remarkably beautiful.

A boundless celestial canopy unfolded, dotted with stars like brilliant diamonds, embedded in the deep black sky.

Half the moon hung high, casting a cool silver-gray glow, draping a veil of mystery over the forest.

In that instant, it felt as if her soul was thoroughly cleansed and uplifted.

“When I was a child in Medicine King Valley, I always loved lying in the wild looking at the stars. Actually, my master had quite the peculiar temperament, the senior brothers and sisters feared him, but not me.

I often pulled at his beard, painted his face, yet he never grew angry, always offering the greatest tolerance and love.

He often said, my Qingxue should do whatever she desires, have whatever she wants.

Finding my parents, I actually felt a bit apprehensive within.

Especially knowing they were officials in Capital City, holding high positions, every word and deed bound by many restraints.

But my father said, why worry? You are yourself, he hopes you remain as you were.

Mother too, originally descended from a line of generals, indulging me, allowing no constraints.

And my brothers always bringing the best, rarest things for me, always saying, my Ruoxi deserves more.

Perhaps receiving too much, Heaven grows jealous, retracting some in return.

Sometimes I can’t help but think, am I truly a lone star, taking too much, causing them to leave me?

I’d rather forego much love, as long as Heaven returns them all to me, is that okay?”

Shen Ruoxi’s voice floated lightly in the quiet night sky, carrying endless longing and sorrow, as if to merge with the cold moonlight.

Beside her, Jun Moling listened silently, a wave of indescribable Empathy stirring within him.

“Ruoxi, this is not your fault, you are the most wonderful woman in the world.

Your father and brothers were good people, undoubtedly living well wherever they are, believe me.” Jun Moling’s voice was gentle yet firm.

Shen Ruoxi leaned against him, sobbing, saying, “But I let the mastermind behind their deaths go.

Though we know it was largely unrelated to Chunyu Che, being the Liuzhou City’s commander, had it not been for him, how could they meet such an end?

Do they feel disappointed in me because of this?”

Jun Moling looked at her with deep empathy, his gaze steadfast, saying, “How could they? They surely take pride in you, and I also take pride, cry if you must; I offer myself to you today.

Clothes to wipe your tears, a shoulder to lean on, curse if you want, hit if you want, I’m at your disposal now.”

Shen Ruoxi couldn’t help but burst into laughter amid tears, “Marshal really never chased girls before? Such well-versed words, I’m fine now, a bit of venting makes a difference, you know me, never regretting decisions, ready for consequences.”

Jun Moling’s eyes were filled with warmth and seriousness, “Ruoxi, I’ll bear all consequences, actually we are quite alike, alone, correspondingly finding warmth.”

Shen Ruoxi sniffed, indeed, why overthink it? Tonight, she decided to be reckless just once.

She gently snuggled into his warm embrace, feeling the heat emanating from his body.

The distinct rough masculine feel, melding with his unique scent, left her slightly intoxicated, drowsy.

She slightly tilted her head, her lips gently brushed against his, as soft as a dragonfly skimming water.

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