Yi Yanguan was not truly oblivious; how could he not have noticed her approach? What mischief was she plotting stealthily? Did she think he would always be easily swayed?
If she showed no sincerity this time, he would see if he paid her any mind!
He had left the palace early today, bringing his official duties back to his manor to handle, all to give her an opening.
At least she still had some conscience, knowing to come to his door to beg for forgiveness.
Sensing the unconscious upturn of his lips, Yi Yanguan immediately straightened his face and suppressed it.
Don't think this matter was over just because she had come!
It still depended on her performance!
The next second, the person whose conscience hadn't been eaten by dogs drew close to him, pressing a cold dagger to his throat, "Don't move."
Yi Yanguan snorted inwardly. What, the gentle approach didn't work, so she decided to try force?
"Don't make a sound."
"If you don't want to die, cooperate with me obediently. Do whatever I tell you to do."
Xie Jiang's lips moved softly by his ear, her voice deliberately cruel, cold, and merciless, as if she were an assassin ready to take a life at any moment.
Yi Yanguan felt utter disdain, but his body obediently complied, remaining motionless and silent, as if his life were truly in her grasp.
He wanted to see what she was really up to. Based on his understanding of her, a vague thought stirred in Yi Yanguan's heart, his pulse quickening.
"Take off your outer robe."
She spoke by his ear, each word striking his mind with perfect clarity.
"You..."
This request was somewhat unexpected.
"Shut your mouth. Don't say another word, or I'll kill you."
"Take it off!"
"Don't make me say it a third time."
The chilling blade pressed firmly against his carotid artery, a wave of cold spreading from his skin to his limbs.
If her hand merely exerted a little force, his head would be severed in an instant.
He was now on her chopping block, completely at her mercy.
Yi Yanguan obediently raised his hands and slowly unfastened the first button. Although his back was to her and he couldn't see her expression, he could feel her gaze.
As soon as a patch of skin on his neck was exposed, that skin felt a burning heat, her gaze naked and scorching...
The skin behind Yi Yanguan's ear flushed, and his Adam's apple bobbed uncomfortably.
Then he began to unfasten the second, the third button...
And then slowly unbuckled his belt.
"Take off your inner robe too!" Xie Jiang stared intently at his fingers, her gaze unwavering.
Yi Yanguan's breath hitched slightly. After a moment's hesitation, the dagger on his neck pressed a little harder, forcing him to continue undressing.
Yi Yanguan undressed slowly. Her eyes were glued to his fingers, making his fingers feel heavy and somewhat clumsy.
He wondered where she had learned such tricks!
"Hurry, hurry, take it off, stop dawdling. Do you want me to help you?"
Hearing Xie Jiang swallow, Yi Yanguan blushed. Her hot breath brushed against his neck, and his muscles tensed further.
The obstacles on his upper body were all removed.
A fine sheen of sweat beaded on Yi Yanguan's forehead.
"Take off your trousers too."
"Kill me or flay me, I'll accept whatever you decide." This time, Yi Yanguan did not comply, though his throat felt like it was on fire.
Xie Jiang said fiercely, "Choose between your trousers and your life."
Yi Yanguan did not hesitate, "Then I choose my trousers."
"Do you want me to help you? Putting on a show of modesty?"
"What do you want?"
Had she come to beg for his forgiveness, or for a bit of fun?
Did she think she could gloss over this with such antics?
Xie Jiang said chillingly, "Only your trousers are left. What do you think I want?"
"Wishful thinking!" Utterly insincere!
Xie Jiang bit his ear, the blade slicing through the skin on Yi Yanguan's neck. A thin line of blood trickled down his neck. She shifted the dagger, moving from behind him to face him.
Yi Yanguan held his breath.
Xie Jiang used the dagger to press him against the back of the chair, forcing him to look up at her. "Such a tough mouth? Let me see what else is hard besides your mouth."
Saying this, she lowered her head and kissed the skin she had cut, tracing the path of the blood downwards, inch by inch...
"Your chest muscles are well-trained..."
"Mmm, and your abs are very firm..."
Yi Yanguan gripped the armrest tightly, struggling to maintain his composure.
She knew full well that his self-control would crumble in an instant in front of her, yet she had started with such a move. Did she think that no matter how excessive her actions were in the future, a mere beckoning from her would make him submit without limits?
When the dagger in her hand moved from his neck, preparing to pry open his waistband, Yi Yanguan suddenly grabbed her wrist, snatched the dagger, and threw it far away. He then pushed her onto the desk in front of him.
Xie Jiang thought he had finally been provoked and was about to turn the tables.
She eagerly anticipated his initiative.
What lingering animosity could there be between an ambiguous man and woman?
There was nothing that couldn't be resolved with a night's sleep.
If there was, then two nights would suffice.
His gaze was fierce, as if he were about to devour her.
To her surprise, after staring at her for a long time, he finally pulled her aside, picked up the clothes scattered on the floor, and began to put them on, piece by piece!
Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?
Xie Jiang was a little slow to react. "Yi Yanguan, what do you mean by this?"
"I am busy with official duties. Please forgive me, Young Master Xie." Yi Yanguan said.
He had undressed down to his trousers, and now he was telling her he was busy with official duties!
"Are you sure you want to be busy with official duties at this time?"
"Young Master Xie, please make yourself at home."
Xie Jiang's face turned cold. She shouted towards the outside, "Someone!"
Wen Feng and Steward Zhang heard the unusual sound and rushed in.
Glancing at their master who was putting on clothes, and then at the furious Miss Xie, they felt the atmosphere in the study was a bit off.
"Quickly go to Spring Scenery Garden and find me two men who are of similar build to Yi Yanguan!" Xie Jiang ordered with a grim face.
Did he think she couldn't do without him? He wouldn't let her fire the arrow when it was already nocked!
"Ah?!"
"Spring, Spring Scenery Garden?"
Steward Zhang and Wen Feng were both shocked. What kind of men would be found at Spring Scenery Garden? Weren't they all there for people's amusement?
Miss Xie wanted amusement?
Thinking of the master putting on clothes nearby, and calculating the time Miss Xie had entered, Steward Zhang felt as if the sky had fallen. Wasn't the master right there, within Miss Xie's grasp? Why would Miss Xie still look for amusement? Could it be that the master had some physical problem?!
Steward Zhang's eyes went dark, and he collapsed onto the floor.
"What are you standing around for? Hurry!" Xie Jiang urged.
Accustomed to obeying unconditionally lately, Xie Jiang's sharp reprimand made Wen Feng instinctively move to comply.
Yi Yanguan stared at Xie Jiang in disbelief and coldly ordered Steward Zhang and Wen Feng to get out!
Steward Zhang, startled, couldn't move, so Wen Feng quickly dragged him away.
Xie Jiang glared back, "Didn't you tell me to make myself at home? Why are you so angry!"
Yi Yanguan stared at her frosty face and said, "You'd even go to people from Spring Scenery Garden! You came here today just to infuriate me to death!"
Xie Jiang retorted angrily, "Who is infuriating whom! The atmosphere was so good, who ruined it!"
"Who is it that doesn't want to spend even a moment more with me! Who reminds me eighty times a day to prioritize official duties! Isn't me prioritizing official duties fulfilling your wish!"
The esteemed Yi Shizi, who was above ten thousand people, was arguing with her over such trivial matters. Looking at his half-buttoned collar, revealing tempting collarbones, "Now take off your clothes and lie down, I can give you another chance!"