Chapter 263: Chapter 206: Making It Even by Returning It

Chunyu Che’s lips curved into a slight smile, and he said warmly, “Zou Ruoxian, your name sounds beautiful. May I call you Xian?”

Zou Family raised her eyes to look at him, her gaze carrying a hint of doubt and helplessness, “Monarch of Beichang Country, do you think that’s appropriate?”

Chunyu Che seemed unbothered, “Why wouldn’t it be appropriate? We’ve been through thick and thin together. What’s the harm in calling you by name?

I’m not one to cling stubbornly, nor would I force others into doing things they don’t wish to do.

But I have a flaw of repaying enmity in kind. You show me an inch of respect, I’ll return a yard. Since you kissed me like that, I have to return the favor, right? From now on, we don’t owe each other anything.”

Zou Family’s face instantly flushed scarlet, “I, at that time…”

Chunyu Che interrupted her, “I don’t want to hear your explanation. After all, you’ve had a child and a husband before.

But I am different. I’ve never had contact with women; you could say I’m still a virgin. You took full advantage of me by kissing me like that. I need to get it back, there’s no room for negotiation.”

Zou Family furrowed her brows, “You can’t be unreasonable. Since you know I’ve been married and had a husband, why make it difficult for me?”

Chunyu Che still wore a smile, yet it made Zou Family feel increasingly unsettled, “Xian, tell me, who is really making it difficult for whom? Weren’t you aware you had a husband when you got married? Since you knew, why did you kiss me?

Don’t talk about irrelevant things. Historically, such intimate acts as kissing between men and women are only for husbands and wives, shouldn’t you be clearer about this than I am?”

Zou Family’s face turned crimson and then pale, realizing that this matter wouldn’t easily be brushed aside.

She bit her lip, “If you kiss me back, we won’t have any more ties and you can let me return to Beichang, can you?”

Chunyu Che nodded with a smile, “Of course.”

Zou Family gritted her teeth, as if making a huge decision, “Okay, but I have one condition. You must not tell anyone about this. Once it’s done, you let me go, and we go our separate ways.”

“Once I return to Beichang, you won’t even be able to see me if you wanted. I’m a man of my word.” Chunyu Che finished, glancing at Zou Family who was still sitting in her wheelchair, suddenly leaned over and lifted her from it.

“Ah!” Zou Family let out a startled cry, completely unprepared for his abrupt action. In her exclamation, she was already sitting stably in Chunyu Che’s arms.

Chunyu Che pulled down the bed curtain, the thin fabric slowly falling, sealing off the bed from the outside world, creating a small, ambiguous space that set hearts racing.

“You…”

Before she could utter another word, her lips were sealed by an urgent, fervent kiss from Chunyu Che.

Though Zou Family’s leg hadn’t fully healed, she had martial arts training. After a few struggles, she finally broke free from Chunyu Che’s lips, angrily shouting, “You, you’re a rogue?”

Her voice carried a mix of shock and anger, yet perhaps realizing her reaction was excessive, she quietly asked, “Have we settled it? Can I leave now?”

Chunyu Che seemed to transform, his gaze filled with passion, like a hungry wolf, fixated on Zou Family, as if about to devour her entire being.

“Settled? I mentioned tenfold. What’s this, trying to back out?” His voice drifted over softly.

Zou Family’s heart began to race uncontrollably, his fiery gaze seeming to strip her of her clothes. “No…” she felt her breath becoming rapid.

Chunyu Che’s voice was almost tender, “Let me kiss you properly, and I’ll let you go. Have I ever gone back on my word? Be good.”

“But? We shouldn’t kiss on the bed.” Zou Family’s face flushed alarmingly in the narrow space enclosed by the bed curtain, the very air seeming to thicken, making breathing difficult.

The man before her emanated a potent male hormone scent, making her feel dizzy.

“We’ll do it here. Once it’s over, you’re free to go. I’m not one for breaking promises.” Chunyu Che said, and once more, a fiery kiss descended.

This kiss was wild and stormy, relentlessly seizing Zou Family’s breath.

Her palms were sweat-drenched, heart pounding wildly, as if she’d melted into a puddle of soft water.

“Not enough, not enough.” Chunyu Che’s heart clamored furiously, her lips were impossibly soft, enticing, leaving him unable to stop. His hands began to wander restlessly.

At last, Zou Family snapped abruptly awake, forcing his wandering hands to a halt, “Chunyu Che, you said we were done with the kissing, didn’t you? I’ve had enough, I’m leaving now.”

With that, she eagerly attempted to escape from this suffocating place.

Yet, her calves hadn’t fully recovered, and before she could even shift herself, Chunyu Che pinned her down securely.

“I truly lost control earlier, it won’t happen again. Let me check your leg.” Chunyu Che’s voice seemed somewhat clearer.

Zou Family breathed a slight sigh of relief but remained as if on a spit, blushing furiously.

She shook her head frantically, overwhelmed with embarrassment, “My leg is fine, I really have to leave.”

“Do you think you can leave?” Chunyu Che suddenly said with a faint smile, a hint of mischief and untamedness in his eyes.

Zou Family paused upon hearing his words, looking at him in utter disbelief, “You…”

Chunyu Che no longer intended to frighten her, unexpectedly pulling her tightly against his firm chest.

Zou Family immediately began to struggle vehemently, her expression frantic, “If you keep this up, I’ll call for someone.”

Chunyu Che couldn’t help but chuckle, “This is our Beichang Country’s posthouse, do you think anyone will come to rescue you if you called?

Don’t move, if you continue, I really don’t know what I’ll do. Be good, let’s talk.”

Zou Family, having weathered life’s trials, had sharply sensed his physical state, and dared not make any rash movements.

She endeavored to control her emotions, trying to stay clear-headed, though her body was as taut as a piece of petrified wood, “Speak.”

“Do you really not like me? Look at me, we are of similar age, this year I’m twenty, you’ve seen my looks, maybe only Jun Moling is slightly better.

And I am a Monarch; there’s not a stir of affection in you?” Chunyu Che’s gaze was filled with heat and anticipation.

Zou Family pursed her lips tightly, “Your Majesty, do you like me?”

She tossed the ball back to him because she knew full well that as a widow, she couldn’t hope for Chunyu Che’s favor.

“Like you, very much so.” Chunyu Che answered without a moment’s hesitation.

Zou Family was taken aback, then suddenly laughed mockingly, “No need for hypocrisy, Your Majesty. Aren’t there countless other women you can have?

I’m just a widow with a child over four years old, long past her prime, and you like me?”

The last sentence, “You must be joking,” was suppressed.

Chunyu Che, instead of getting angry, gently laughed, “What are you afraid of? Is there something truly so fearful? Don’t forget, we’ve already been through death once.”

“Chunyu Che, it doesn’t matter what you say, I will not go with you. We’ve kissed before, you should honor your word and let me return to the Shen Family.” Zou Family’s tone was resolute, the look in her eyes unwavering.

“Hold on, let’s have an honest conversation first, otherwise, I’ll not be content leaving like this.

Here’s my thought, I understand your concerns. But I’ve thought it through, the matter of you killing the Emperor of Beichang will definitely be pursued, so your identity as Zou Family will disappear.

Then, I’ll grant you the title of General Dayi’s daughter, after all, your father was a general, wasn’t he?

This way, even my subjects in Beichang won’t have anything to say. If you’re with me, I’ll certainly protect you.” Chunyu Che held her tightly with deep affection.

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