Chu Xiayi lay stiffly on the bed with her eyes closed. She turned a deaf ear to Dugu Han's question and ignored it.
However, the two red clouds that extended from her cheeks to her ears and shoulders revealed how nervous and shy she was.
Dugu Han looked at her without blinking and asked countless times. Even he didn't know that his temper was so good." Tell me your name. Why did you become the City Lord of Western Liang?”
Chu Xia Yi still refused to speak, her small cherry lips tightly shut.
A hint of impatience finally appeared in Dugu Han's eyes. He placed his hands on both sides of her shoulders." You won't tell me? Then don't blame me for being rude!"
Chu Xia Yi suddenly opened her eyes and looked at him," You dare?”
" Then tell me your name," Dugu Han said softly." I can't possibly not know the name of my own woman, right?"”
"Stop dreaming. I would rather die than be humiliated by you.”He seemed to be planning to bite his tongue and commit suicide.
But Dugu Han was a very powerful person. How could he not know what Chu Xiayi was thinking? He immediately pressed on her mute acupoint so that not only could she not bite her tongue to commit suicide, she could not even speak.
"Humiliate? Becoming my woman is an insult to you? Then I want to see how much humiliation a female general like you can endure!”
He removed the remaining white cloth on Chu Xia Yi's body.
Chu Xia Yi was so angry that she almost fainted.
At this moment, a jade pendant wrapped in a white cloth fell out. Dugu Han casually picked it up and found that it was a piece of jade with a green luster. Not only was there a phoenix with its wings spread on it, but there were also two small seal characters carved on it!! Dressed in rosy clouds.
Beautiful colorful clothes like rosy clouds? What a beautiful name. Was that her name?
" Xiayi, Xiayi, Chu Xiayi, Chu Xiayi…" Dugu Han held the jade pendant in his hand and muttered.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. He picked up the jade pendant and looked at it again and again. He carefully stroked the patterns on it and touched the phoenix that spread its wings.
Could it be that this was the legendary Nine Phoenix Ring that had a mystical power that could prolong one's life and eliminate disasters?
It was said that one could obtain the Jade Kylin with the Nine Phoenix Ring, and the Jade Kylin could rule the world. Therefore, all the princes and dukes in the world tried their best to get to know the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang. It was best if they could marry the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang or marry them. This was because when the Dunhuang Nine Phoenix got married, they would give the Nine Phoenix Ring to their husband or wife.
However, Dugu Han didn't think so. He didn't want to use marriage to obtain the Nine Phoenix Ring. That way, he would only be able to obtain one piece of the Nine Phoenix Ring, wouldn't he? He wanted everything, including the Jade Kylin. That was why he had sent troops to attack Western Liang after a long period of planning. He knew that as long as he took down Western Liang City, it would be equivalent to conquering more than half of the Phoenix Palace.
But he never expected to meet Chuyi!! No, it should be Chu Xia Yi. He didn't expect that he would be able to let Chu Xia Yi, this little general, this fake man, steal his heart. This was something he had never even dreamed of.
But it didn't matter. It didn't matter if she wasn't the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang. It was even better if she was the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang. In short, he was determined to have her. In this life, she, Chu Xiayi, was destined to be his woman.
As he thought about it, Dugu Han thought of another legend related to the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang. That was the marriage deadline of 28 years old for the man and 18 years old for the woman. If they didn't get married within this time limit, they would have to bear the curse of the Nine Phoenix Ring.
Dugu Han wasn't interested in the Nine Phoenix Ring's curse, but he was very interested in the eighteen year old wedding date. After all, this concerned whether he could make her the Empress.
If she was already married and had a husband, then according to the rules of the Xia Country's royal family, she could only be his concubine and could not be made an empress. But if she didn't, then she would be his most beautiful and noble empress. I wonder if she's married?
Dugu Han thought as his gaze fell on her half-naked body.
Suddenly, Dugu Han saw a bright red gecko on her snow-white lotus arm.
Chastity sand? She ordered chastity sand? This meant that not only was she not married, but she was also…a virgin.
Dugu Han's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but caress the Chastity Sand with his fingers. He was becoming more and more interested in her.
He looked up at the peerless beauty in front of him and was once again moved by her beauty. Her face was like a peach petal, her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, her dimples were like peonies, her nose was like jade onions, her lips were like cherry red, and her teeth were fragrant. Although she did not apply any makeup, she was like a spring plum blooming in the snow. Although the ice is clear and the jade is moist, it is like autumn chrysanthemum covered with frost, quiet like pine growing in an empty valley, gorgeous like the rosy clouds reflecting the clear pond, Zhaojun is still inferior to it by three points, Xizi must sigh even more inferior.
However, such a delicate, fairy-like little thing was so stubborn and decisive. She could kill Zhu Mei 'er with one sword strike, and she could even hold Emperor Yu hostage for the sake of the people of Western Liang. This was really good! No man in the world dared to do this! But this beautiful little thing did it, and she did it thoroughly, causing his army to suffer a crushing defeat.
If only she was a man, then he would have a good minister and a fierce general. However, this was even better. At least he knew that there was such a beautiful and intelligent woman like her in the world.
He lowered his head and covered her slightly opened mouth, as if he was afraid of waking her up. He gently sucked, bit, and tasted her softness and fragrance.
However, Chu Xiayi had woken him up. She hadn't completely fainted from anger, so when Dugu Han's lips touched her, she immediately woke up and glared at him in shock and anger.
Seeing that she had woken up, Dugu Han obviously didn't have the intention to move his lips away. Instead, he bit her even more brazenly and boldly. He even stuck his tongue into her mouth, licking and entangling her wantonly. Chu Xia Yi was so ashamed and angry that she almost fainted again.
"You're not allowed to faint!" Dugu Han said hoarsely. If you faint, do you believe that I will strip you naked on the spot and have you?”
Chu Xia Yi's eyes widened in shock and anger.
He reached out to touch her tender and pretty face." There's nothing in this world that I don't dare to do. Otherwise, I wouldn't be notorious.”
Chu Xia Yi was anxious and resentful, but there was nothing she could do.
"Don't be angry," Dugu Han said."I'll want you even more if you get angry.”
When Chu Xia Yi heard this, she really restrained her anger, but she still glared at him fiercely.
"Now, I'm asking you a question. If it's yes, blink once. If it's not, blink twice. If you don't tell me and don't blink, then I'll…"
His gaze moved downwards, and his meaning was obvious.
Chu Xia Yi's face immediately turned red, she was so angry that she was about to go crazy, but there was nothing she could do. This damned stinky man. He better kill her with a knife. Otherwise, as long as she escaped, she would definitely teach him a lesson.
Dugu Han obviously didn't care about Chu Xiayi's murderous gaze. He asked,""Let me ask you, your name is Chu Xia Yi, right?”
Chu Xia Yi stared at him without blinking, not wanting to answer him at all. However, when she saw that Lu Shan's claw was moving towards her chest, she was so frightened that her face turned pale and she hurriedly blinked.
Dugu Han smiled in satisfaction and continued to ask,""Are you one of the nine phoenixes of Dunhuang?”
Chu Xia Yi blinked her eyes to indicate yes.
"What's your ranking?"
Chu Xia Yi thought for a moment and blinked four times.
"You are ranked fourth? Let me think, Zhu Tian, Yu Tian, Yang Tian, You Tian…You are You Tian?”
Chu Xia Yi was a little surprised. How did he know the order of the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang? And even the name was correct? However, despite her surprise, she did not forget to blink her eyes, lest this lecherous man had an excuse to take advantage of her.
Seeing that his guess had been confirmed, Dugu Han couldn't help but lean closer to her. His masked face was less than an inch away from her." How old are you? Seventeen or eighteen?"
When Dugu Han reached eighteen, Chu Xiayi hurriedly blinked.
"Are you married?"
Chu Xiayi was stunned. She noticed that he had used the word "married" instead of "married". She thought for a while and blinked her eyes to indicate that there was.
Dugu Han's eyes narrowed." You're married?”
Chu Xia Yi moved her eyes away, implying that this had nothing to do with him.
His eyes flickered." I heard that the Dunhuang Nine Phoenix will give the Nine Phoenix Ring to the husband or wife when they get married. Is that true?”
Chu Xia Yi was startled, but she still blinked.
Dugu Han took out the Nine Phoenix Ring from his bosom and shook it. Chu Xiayi turned pale with fright and hurriedly wanted to take it back. However, she couldn't move or speak, so how could she take back the Nine Phoenix Ring? He could only be anxious.
Dugu Han held the Nine Phoenix Ring in his hand and looked at it. Then, he looked at Chu Xiayi, who was lying on the bed, unable to move. He declared,""Since the Dunhuang Nine Phoenix will give the Nine Phoenix Ring to the husband or wife when they get married, then now that the Nine Phoenix Ring is in my hands, does that mean that I am your husband?”
Chu Xia Yi's eyes widened. She was angry and anxious as she repeatedly blinked her eyes in denial.
However, Dugu Han completely ignored her and even put the Nine Phoenix Ring into his bosom. Then, he declared once again,""You want to deny it? It was useless. I've always been a man of my word. If I say I'm your husband, I'm your husband! From now on, the Nine Phoenix Ring is mine, and you, beautiful Chu Xia Yi of You Tian, you are also mine!”
Chu Xia Yi blinked her eyes desperately, struggled desperately, and desperately wanted to refuse, but she could not do anything. She was so angry that she almost fainted again.
Dugu Han smiled slightly." I said you're not allowed to faint, or I'll have you on the spot. Do you remember?”
She panted heavily. Her face turned pale and red. Her gaze was like a sword that shot straight at this shameless man.
He looked at her and said firmly,"I want you. From the first time I saw you, I knew that I wanted you for the rest of my life!" At that time, I didn't know if you were a man or a woman. I only thought that you were beautiful, stubborn, and seductive. I think, if you were a woman, I would definitely make you my woman. But it doesn't matter if you're a man. Anyway, a man can also be my favorite concubine. So give up! I said I want you and I want you. I don't care what your identity is, whether you're married or not, or what kind of oath you made. If you are really engaged to your in-laws, then cancel the marriage. If you refuse, then I will kill you at all costs, as long as I can get you. If you are afraid of curses and oaths, it doesn't matter. Since I want you, I will shoulder all the responsibilities and not let you suffer any grievances or harm. Now, I'll help you unlock your acupuncture points, okay?”
Dugu Han really did release Chu Xiayi's sealed acupoints. However, what surprised Chu Xiayi was that not only did he release her acupoints, but his lips also covered her small mouth at the same time.
Chu Xia Yi resisted," No, no!”
However, Dugu Han forcefully sealed her lips, not giving her a chance to resist.
Chu Xiayi's entire body trembled. She pushed Dugu Han away with all her might, and her entire body trembled uncontrollably." No, no! If you dare to come any closer, I'll bite my tongue and kill myself right in front of you!”
Dugu Han was stunned for a moment. Then, he smiled and said," Alright. If you really hate me that much and want to die so badly, bite your tongue and commit suicide. I won't stop you!" Anyway, a woman who just died is no different from a living woman. She won't resist or glare at me, right?”
"You…"
"Besides, do you really think that those people will be safe after escaping Western Liang City today? Don't forget how many armies I have, how many countries I have conquered, and how many cities I have conquered. If I really want to kill all the people of Western Liang, it's not difficult for me. As long as I spread the word, no one in the world would dare to take in Xi Liang people, don't you think so?”
Without waiting for Chu Xiayi's reply, Dugu Han continued,""Moreover…you should know that my goal is not Western Liang, but the entire Phoenix Palace of Dunhuang, the Nine Phoenix Ring, and the Jade Kylin. If you agree to be my woman, perhaps I will consider not taking any action against the Phoenix Palace, or even consider giving up on seizing the Nine Phoenix Ring and the Jade Kylin. Otherwise, you should know what kind of situation the Phoenix Palace will face, right?”
"I…"
Dugu Han stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, his iron-like arms tightly wrapping around her. "Is it really that bad and scary to be my woman?”
"No, it's me…"
"But what?"
"I…"
He looked down at her." Promise me, don't reject me." You should know that if I can't have you, many people will suffer. A kind person like you, a noble person like you, and a stubborn person like you wouldn't want to see such a thing happen, right?”
Chu Xia Yi did not say anything, but her stubborn gaze had unknowingly softened.
Dugu Han knew that she had agreed. He tentatively lifted her chin and pretended to kiss her. This time, Chu Xia Yi did not refuse. She quietly closed her eyes and waited for him.
He revealed a gentleness that Chu Xiayi did not see. He carefully kissed her and said,""It's settled then. I'll immediately send someone to prepare for the coronation ceremony. I want everyone in the world to know that your phoenix is mine, mine alone!”
Chu Xiayi had no choice but to agree to marry Dugu Han and become one of his many wives and concubines under Dugu Han's all-out coaxing and coercion.
Chu Xiayi originally thought that although Dugu Han had said that he liked her, it was only temporary, right? Moreover, he had so many wives and concubines, so many harem women waiting for him. His heart wouldn't always be with her. He would eventually get tired of it, right? Aren't all men like this? At that time, she would be able to leave him openly without wasting a single soldier or shedding a single drop of blood. He would not have any excuse to make things difficult for others.
Thus, Chu Xiayi quietly followed Dugu Han back to the Xia Country's capital, Dan Feng. Under Dugu Han's arrangements, she moved into Shaohe Palace.
On this day, the palace maids and eunuchs in Shao He Palace were busy going in and out, as if something big was about to happen.
Chu Xiayi knew that Dugu Han was going to recruit her to serve him. Otherwise, why would these people be so nervous? Humph! So what if she served him in bed? Wasn't that what men and women did anyway?
But for some reason, she couldn't help but think of Dugu Han.
How could she do this? She was supposed to be a good girl who knew how to control herself. How could she not forget the shameless things that a man had done? This was wrong, this was simply wrong!
Besides, he…he forced her to marry him. What was there to think about?
But why couldn't she forget it? Especially in the dead of the night, she often thought of him, of his hideous face in a mask, of his teasing and scolding, of his reneging on his words, and of his cunning and hateful style. What kind of person was he? Why was he wearing a mask to hide his true appearance? Could it be that he was hiding something? Why did the real him and the cruel and cold him in the legends have completely different appearances?
Chu Xia Yi was almost stunned, completely unaware that a palace maid had called her several times.
"Empress, Empress!"
Chu Xia Yi suddenly came back to her senses," What is it?”
The palace maid pointed at the eunuchs behind her who were holding the clothes and said,"Niangniang, please take a bath and change your clothes. The coronation ceremony is about to begin. If you miss the auspicious time, the emperor will punish you.”
Chu Xia Yi was stunned." The Empress Dowager Ceremony? What Empress Ceremony?"
The palace maid smiled and helped Chu Xiayi take off her clothes. She helped her to the bath at the back and served her to bathe. "The emperor wants to make niangniang the empress, doesn't niangniang know?”
Chu Xia Yi's eyes slowly widened," What? The Empress?"
"That's right! This is a big event inside and outside the court. Because our Xia country finally has an empress, and it's an empress from Dunhuang Phoenix Palace, so everyone is very happy!”
Chu Xia Yi was stunned.
He wanted to make her the empress? Why hadn't he mentioned it before? She thought that he was just being lustful and that was why he threatened her like that. She didn't expect that he actually…actually wanted to make her the empress? Was he sincere? Did he really like her?
Chu Xiayi didn't know, and she had no way of knowing either. Time was so tight that she didn't even have time to ask Dugu Han about it. She was forced to sit on the phoenix carriage and come to Qian Tai Palace to accept the title.
When Dugu Han personally walked down from the Nine Dragon Seat, helped her put on her crown and robe, and held her hand as they sat on the Nine Dragon Seat, receiving the congratulations of the civil and military officials," Congratulations to the Empress. The Empress is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old." Chu Xiayi still couldn't believe that she had really become the Empress. She had really become Dugu Han's Empress.#
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