“If you won’t let me take her back, I’ll take her back myself! Get out of the way!”
“Prince Hao of Qin” shoved the surrounding attendants aside.
With a cold face and an aggressive aura, he marched straight toward Jiang Ke’er, suddenly reaching out to grab her by the waist and hoisting her into a princess carry!
‘A… a princess carry?!’
Jiang Ke’er felt her skin crawl.
She couldn’t accept being held and toyed with by a man she didn’t even know, even if this man was her mission goal and a high-quality “thigh” to cling to…
‘Wait, hang on. Why does this man feel a bit different?’
‘Her chest… it’s soft?!’
Taking a closer look, “Prince Hao of Qin’s” hands were also delicate and fair—even quite slender. They didn’t look like a man’s hands at all.
Jiang Ke’er almost burst into tears from the shock—’Could this Emperor be Qiao Xiaoxian in disguise?!’
‘No! Impossible!’
After thinking it over calmly, Jiang Ke’er decisively rejected that idea. Qiao Xiaoxian’s Disguise Technique was definitely not so poor that she couldn’t even hide her chest.
If it were her, why would she risk her life and deliberately let her Disguise Technique show a flaw?
Could it be… that she knew Jiang Ke’er didn’t like being held by a strange man? So she deliberately risked death to show some female characteristics to make her feel less uncomfortable?
‘Absolutely impossible! That rigid bastard! She would never be this gentle and considerate!’
‘Ah! I’ve got it!’
A lightbulb practically went off above Jiang Ke’er’s head.
She was overjoyed—it seemed she had discovered a monumental secret!
This dignified Emperor of the Great Sima Nation, Prince Hao of Qin, was actually a woman!
The Kingdom of Dasi had always upheld a patriarchal system through every dynasty, where women had no right to inherit the throne… So, everything made sense now!
Prince Hao of Qin wasn’t actually Emperor Jing’s nephew, but his niece! It was just that from the moment she left the womb, she had been raised as a boy to prepare for a future usurpation of the throne. That was why no one knew her true identity!
‘What a discovery! This is absolutely an epic discovery!’
With this information and leverage in hand, it would be much easier to control Prince Hao of Qin!
“Today, I am taking her back to the palace! Who dares stop me?” “Prince Hao of Qin’s” voice was icy, sounding as persistent as if she were possessed.
“Your Majesty, you cannot!”
Amidst a sea of tragic wails, “Prince Hao of Qin” stubbornly carried Jiang Ke’er and flew toward the Royal Palace alone, ignoring the accompanying team.
The attendants instantly became as frantic as ants on a hot griddle. Those whose strength exceeded the Five Elements Realm hurried after “Prince Hao of Qin” and Jiang Ke’er to protect them, while the rest scrambled to follow on foot.
The Imperial Capital was plunged into chaos. The large group of people chased them all the way into the Royal Palace, but in the end, they could only watch helplessly as “Prince Hao of Qin” carried Jiang Ke’er into the Imperial Bedroom.
They were not qualified to enter the Imperial Bedroom; in fact, lingering outside was a major crime. For a moment, the eunuchs and guards were at a total loss.
‘What a ridiculous, fatuous ruler!’
Ultimately, they could only lament in their hearts as they slunk away from the palace in disgrace.
***
There was a built-in Soundproof Barrier by the bed, which gave Jiang Ke’er a few ominous premonitions.
Then, she was gently placed on the bed by “Prince Hao of Qin,” who activated the Soundproof Barrier.
“?!”
‘This development doesn’t seem right…’
Jiang Ke’er’s scalp tingled as she looked around in terror.
‘No, wait, where’s the foreplay? The consort selection competition? The harem quarters? The rules?’
‘Did I skip a few chapters?’
‘How did the progress bar jump straight to the most terrifying part?’
This Emperor was playing completely outside the box!
“Prince Hao of Qin” leaned down, looking at Jiang Ke’er with infatuation. Her breathing gradually became heavy, as if she might lose control of herself at any moment.
“You are truly beautiful,” “Prince Hao of Qin” said softly.
“Uh… ha… you’re not bad yourself…” Jiang Ke’er answered awkwardly.
‘No! I definitely can’t just give myself away for nothing!’
Jiang Ke’er grew anxious. “Your Majesty, aren’t you going to review any memorials today?”
“I am not.”
“…Then, are you hungry?”
“I am!” “Prince Hao of Qin’s” gaze grew increasingly fiery, her face written with hunger and thirst. Only, it was clear that this was not a hunger for food.
“I’ll go cook for you…” Jiang Ke’er carefully shuffled toward the edge of the bed, preparing to make a run for it.
“There is no need.” “Prince Hao of Qin” pressed one hand beside Jiang Ke’er’s head, blocking her escape route as she pressed her entire body against Jiang Ke’er. “It is you I want to eat.”
“…”
Jiang Ke’er felt as if a giant character for “Danger” had appeared above her head.
In an instant, even the last layer of pretense was shattered. Jiang Ke’er knew the situation had reached its most critical moment! She had to use her Assassin’s Trump Card; she couldn’t save it anymore!
“Your Majesty, please show some respect,” Jiang Ke’er said, suddenly becoming firm. “I know your secret. If I am not mistaken, your true gender is—”
“I am a woman, I like women, and I like you most,” “Prince Hao of Qin” said without hesitation. Then, she looked at Jiang Ke’er playfully. “Is there anything else?”
“???”
‘What the hell… you said everything I was going to say. What am I supposed to say now?’
Jiang Ke’er wanted to cry, but no tears came… ‘What kind of sacred being is this bastard? Why aren’t they following the script at all?!’
‘Oh no, oh no. This time I’ve really overplayed my hand!’
Jiang Ke’er felt a sense of powerlessness, as if her attributes were being perfectly countered, just like when she faced Qiao Xiaoxian.
“Your Majesty!” Jiang Ke’er said in a panic. “Being this impatient will only get you my body, not my heart!”
“I only crave your body. What would I want your heart for?”
“…”
“Prince Hao of Qin” had already pressed her head against Jiang Ke’er’s. The warm breath from her respirations began to assault the side of Jiang Ke’er’s neck.
Jiang Ke’er was on the verge of tears.
The situation had not developed according to her plan at all; she hadn’t even been given a chance to lay the groundwork.
This hateful Emperor was explosive in her efficiency, overbearing, and direct. She had no baggage regarding her image and a clear goal—she just went for it!
‘No, when facing a beautiful stranger, shouldn’t you at least be a little reserved and develop some feelings first?’
‘Leading with craving my body… what kind of beast is this?!’
Knock, knock, knock—
The sound of knocking made “Prince Hao of Qin’s” eyebrows shoot up. The fury that instantly filled her entire body was written undisguised across her face.
A “Prince Hao of Qin” like this was terrifying, but Jiang Ke’er was overjoyed, as if she had caught a literal lifesaver.
“Prince Hao of Qin” angrily straightened her collar, also carefully helping Jiang Ke’er straighten hers. She said coldly, “Open the door. I want to see which blind fool is tired of living!”
As it turned out, once the doors opened—lo and behold—a dense crowd of Civil and Military Officials was already kneeling on the ground!
They said in unison, “We beg Your Majesty to prioritize state affairs!”
“Damn your ancestors!” The dignified Emperor actually burst out in a curse on the spot.
Taking this opportunity, Jiang Ke’er scrambled out from under “Prince Hao of Qin’s” arm. She also knelt on the ground with a serious expression and said solemnly, “We beg Your Majesty to prioritize state affairs!”
“State affairs?!” “Prince Hao of Qin” suddenly pulled Jiang Ke’er up, gripping her tightly. Then, she roared in fury, “Open your eyes and look at her! Look at her properly!”
The Civil and Military Officials were silent. Not a single one dared to look up.
“If you were the Emperor and you saw her, would you still care about those bullshit state affairs?!”
“Who could possibly resist this?!”
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