The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

Chapter 125 Green Pearl: Debt Collection, the Daughter of the Duke of Zhou

Guan Lingxuan's eyes held a hint of doubt and confusion: "Husband, you left Green Pearl in the Sleeping Moon Pavilion so that she could keep an eye on Yang Rong's every move. Now that Yang Rong has wholeheartedly submitted to you, does your husband still harbor a trace of wariness towards her and not feel completely at ease?"

At this point, Yang Rong had already given herself to Xiao Jinyan, so what was there for Xiao Jinyan to worry about? He still kept Lü Zhu in Mianyue Pavilion, simply because it was for work purposes.

Xiao Jin looked at Guan Lingxuan with gentle eyes, a smile playing on his lips: "Xuan'er, you've misunderstood. Things aren't as you think. I left Lüzhu in Mianyue Pavilion simply because Yang Rong needed a capable person to assist her. This was purely for the sake of the bigger picture, and I had no other intentions."

Upon hearing this, the faint gloom in Guan Lingxuan's heart instantly dissipated, replaced by a warm current flowing gently through her. She suddenly realized that in this treacherous power struggle, Green Pearl had contributed to Xiao Jinyan's grand scheme and was placed in the Sleeping Moon Pavilion. She herself hadn't contributed much, yet she was carefully protected by Xiao Jinyan, like a flower in a greenhouse, pampered in the Qi State Duke's Mansion, enjoying love and peace.

This realization filled her with an unprecedented sense of happiness.

Then, a radiant smile bloomed on Guan Lingxuan's lips, and she said softly, "I see, I was just overthinking it. Husband, go quickly, don't keep Green Pearl waiting."

As they spoke, Guan Lingxuan stepped forward and personally straightened Xiao Jinyan's clothes, every movement revealing her deep affection and reluctance to part.

Looking at the gentle and virtuous woman before him, Xiao Jinyan felt an indescribable tenderness welling up in his heart. He gently held Guan Lingxuan's hand and whispered a promise: "Xuan'er, I will come back to be with you as soon as I finish my business."

After saying this, he turned and left, his steps firm and light as he walked through the complex corridors of the mansion, carrying an indescribable anticipation in his heart, heading towards the small courtyard in the corner.

In the courtyard, Green Pearl's figure moved among the flowers and plants, her emerald green dress swaying gently in the breeze. Holding scissors, she carefully trimmed each plant, her focus and gentleness making this small space even more vibrant. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a soft golden glow upon her, making her seem otherworldly.

Seeing this scene from afar, Xiao Jinyan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his pace quickened involuntarily. As he approached, he softly called out, "Madam, why do you always do these chores that the servants do? These things are handled by the servants; why do you need to do them yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Green Pearl looked up, her face blossoming into a beautiful smile: "My husband, I have said that I want to treat this place as my own home, and I want to personally take care of everything in it."

As she spoke, she put down the scissors in her hand, ran over lightly, and suddenly wrapped her arms around Xiao Jinyan's neck. She stood on tiptoe and placed a soft and sweet kiss on his cheek, her voice carrying a hint of coquetry: "Husband, I missed you so much."

Xiao Jinyan was warmed by this sudden act of intimacy, his eyes filled with tenderness. He held Green Pearl's slender waist tightly and responded with an even deeper kiss, placing it on her forehead, and whispered, "My lady, I've missed you too, I've missed you so much."

Green Pearl nestled in Xiao Jinyan's arms, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Husband, why don't you marry me? That way we can be together day and night and never have to suffer the pain of separation again. Besides, Yang Rong's situation has stabilized, so I don't need to keep an eye on her all the time anymore."

Xiao Jinyan gently embraced Lüzhu and whispered tenderly in her ear, "Madam, Yang Rong still needs you right now. Can you please be a little more patient?"

Green Pearl wriggled gently in his arms like a restless little fish, a coquettish smile on her face: "No, my husband, I can't wait to marry you and stay by your side day and night."

Xiao Jinyan smiled, his fingers gently running through Lüzhu's soft hair, as if plucking the most precious strings in the world: "Baby, be good, you'll have to bear with it for a while and go help Yang Rong. When our great cause is accomplished, I will definitely marry you in a grand ceremony with eight sedan chair bearers, making you the happiest woman in the world."

Upon hearing this, Green Pearl's lips curled up slightly, but there was still a hint of coquettishness in them: "Hmph, my husband only knows how to use sweet words to appease me. What if you change your mind later?"

She deliberately twisted her body, pretending to be angry, but a hint of a smile couldn't be hidden in her bright eyes.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan felt a warmth in his heart, and his arms unconsciously tightened, holding Lüzhu tightly in his arms as if he wanted to meld her into his body: "Madam, rest assured, even if the world ends and the sea dries up and the rocks crumble, my feelings for you will never change. Once the great cause is accomplished, I, Xiao Jinyan, will definitely not let you down, and I will definitely marry you."

Upon hearing this, Green Pearl blushed slightly and smiled gently: "Hmph, then I'll believe you this one more time. By the way, my husband, you haven't asked me yet why I came all the way here to find you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's brows furrowed with curiosity and affection: "Oh? Madam must have come here with important matters to discuss. I would like to hear the details."

Green Pearl parted her red lips slightly, her voice tinged with a hint of coquetry: "Husband, do you still remember that I helped you find out who was the number one beauty among the four beauties of the capital, and you promised me six times the pleasures of love? Your words are still ringing in my ears, have you already forgotten them in an instant?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's heart stirred. How could he forget? It was just that last time, he and Green Pearl had fulfilled their tender promise when Yang Rong's sudden mishap occurred. To make matters worse, Xiao Jinyan's body was already exhausted from Liu Xiyu's advances; he couldn't even manage one round of sexual intercourse, let alone five!

Faced with Green Pearl's expectant gaze, Xiao Jinyan gently embraced her slender waist, tenderly stroking her smooth, long hair, his eyes filled with apology and affection: "My lady, it's not that I don't want to, but I'm preoccupied with trivial matters today, and my body hasn't fully recovered yet. Let's postpone our intimate moments for now, and when the weather is fine, I will do everything in my power to make it up to you, okay?"

Green Pearl, however, gently wriggled in his arms, like a nimble fish, unwilling to accept this delayed tenderness.

Her voice carried a hint of coquetry and persistence: "No, my husband, you're just placating me again. I know you're busy, but I'm a woman too, and I also crave to be cherished. I want today, I want this moment, and if you don't agree, I won't let you leave."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan hugged Lüzhu tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones: "Baby, be good, listen to me. I'll remember this debt for now, and I, Xiao Jinyan, will repay it in this lifetime. Next time, I'll definitely give you an unforgettable night, okay?"