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

Chapter 129 Yan Daoxiu's Seduction

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan was startled and quickly looked around. Although the night was dark, he could still feel an inexplicable pressure, as if countless eyes were hiding in the shadows, watching everything.

"Young lady, please refrain from speaking recklessly, lest you bring about your own death!"

Seeing this, Yan Daoxiu smiled knowingly, seemingly unconcerned about Xiao Jinyan's nervousness.

"Don't worry, this place is remote and it's late at night. Unless there are ghosts or gods around, no one will disturb our conversation."

Xiao Jin said righteously, "Even so, Miss, you must keep your mouth shut and stop talking nonsense!"

Yan Daoxiu's lips curled into a playful smile: "Nonsense? Heh, I, Hongxiu, am not only proficient in witchcraft and illusion, but also quite skilled in physiognomy. I can read people's faces and judge their fortunes, and I have almost never made a mistake."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan smiled faintly, as if he had taken Yan Daoxiu's words as a harmless joke. He thought to himself, "This Yan Daoxiu looks exactly like an old fortune teller from a modern-day street vendor. With just this charlatanry skill, how could he possibly be ranked first among the Four Beauties of the Capital? It's laughable!"

"This young lady's face certainly gives rise to all sorts of thoughts, but let's get back to the main topic; business is more important."

Seeing this, Yan Daoxiu's eyes flickered, and she said, "Speak, what are your orders this time, Princess?"

Xiao Jinyan continued, "Liu Kun has recently taken a new concubine, Consort Xie. Do you know her?"

Yan Daoxiu nodded and said, "I know him. What's wrong?"

Xiao Jinyan slowly took out a delicate little bottle from his sleeve. He gently handed the bottle to Yan Daoxiu, his tone low and serious: "This is the Turtle Breath Powder personally prepared by Lü Zhu. You need to find a way to get Consort Xie to take it."

Yan Daoxiu took the small bottle, her fingertips gently stroking its surface: "And then?"

Xiao Jinyan's brows revealed a decisiveness that could not be underestimated: "After Consort Xie takes the Turtle Breathing Powder and falls into a state of suspended animation, her 'body' will be transported out of the palace. At that time, you will be out of the picture. I will handle the rest."

Yan Daoxiu's lips curled into a playful smile: "You're planning to use this meticulously planned 'death' to rescue Consort Xie from this gilded cage, aren't you?"

Xiao Jinyan nodded slightly: "That's right."

Yan Daoxiu chuckled lightly: "I can complete this task for you, but I have one condition."

Xiao Jinyan was somewhat displeased: "What? You have conditions?"

He thought to himself, "I've already brought Yang Rong's personal jade pendant. You, Yan Daoxiu, just carry out the order. Why are you still making demands? Could it be that Yang Rong can no longer control you?"

Then he thought again, "Alas, it is indeed not easy to ask someone for a favor, and this is true in later generations as well."

So he pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile, "Oh? What are Miss Hongxiu's conditions? Tell me, and I will do my best to meet them."

"Take a look at this."

As Yan Daoxiu spoke, she slowly extended her fair wrist. Under the moonlight, her skin was as white as snow, but on her slender wrist was a lifelike scorpion tattooed on it.

Xiao Jinyan's gaze lingered on the scorpion tattoo for a moment before he said, "Your tattoo is quite unique."

Yan Daoxiu added, "Didn't you notice? There's a cinnabar mole hidden beneath that tattoo."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan focused her gaze once again on the intricate tattoo. Amidst this complexity, a single cinnabar dot quietly bloomed, silently narrating the woman's purity and innocence.

“That’s right, there is indeed a cinnabar mole, which... means that Miss Hongxiu is still a virgin.”

Yan Daoxiu nodded slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Yes, although I have carefully drawn a tattoo on my wrist in an attempt to cover up this cinnabar mole, it can still be seen upon closer inspection."

Xiao Jinyan's gaze was deep, and he asked in confusion, "So what?"

Yan Daoxiu smiled bitterly, "I used all the illusion techniques I knew to make Liu Kun intoxicated, making him mistakenly believe that he had taken my innocence. However, once the truth comes out, that cinnabar mole will become the most fatal evidence. At that time, I will face the severe punishment for deceiving the emperor. Every time I enter Liu Kun's palace with a teacup in my hand, my heart pounds like a drum, fearing that if I am not careful, Liu Kun will find out. Can you understand this fear and despair?"

Xiao Jinyan's gaze sharpened as he said, "So, what you mean, young lady..."

Yan Daoxiu smiled gently: "I need to find a suitable person to help me remove this cinnabar mole, and you are the right person chosen by heaven."

As she spoke, her fingers lightly traced the crimson stain on her cheek, her eyes gleaming with a burning light.

Xiao Jinyan was slightly taken aback: "What? Me? That seems a bit abrupt."

Yan Daoxiu said decisively, "Nonsense! How could ordinary people touch my pure and immaculate body? You have the countenance of an emperor, and your future is immeasurably noble. Who in the world is more suitable than you?"

However, Xiao Jinyan was not immediately convinced. He countered, "But isn't Liu Kun a ready-made emperor? If you want to marry an emperor, why not choose him?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Daoxiu smiled meaningfully: "I have examined Liu Kun's face, and indeed, he possesses the countenance of an emperor. However, his face also foretells a short life, destined not to enjoy that honor for long. With my unparalleled skills, how could I entrust my life's most important matter to someone whose future is uncertain? Only you are the true Son of Heaven who can accompany me through thick and thin and achieve glory together."

A barely perceptible hesitation flickered between Xiao Jinyan's brows; his mind remained in a daze.

"You help me remove that unsightly birthmark, and in exchange, I will do everything in my power to help you rescue Consort Xie. Is this deal acceptable?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan's lips twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated.

"But……"

"But what? Does it mean that someone as beautiful as me, Hongxiu, is not good enough for you? Or is it that you don't like my type?"

Xiao Jinyan secretly admired Yan Daoxiu. She was indeed a stunning beauty. Her looks were absolutely gorgeous, her figure was impeccable, and coupled with her unique exotic charm, she was like a delicate rose in the desert, both mysterious and fiery. This unique taste and unconventional charm had captivated countless men.

"The young lady is naturally a beauty that rivals the moon and shames the flowers, a face that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, unforgettable at first sight." Xiao Jinyan finally spoke, his words full of politeness and admiration. "However, we have only just met today and have not yet established any emotional foundation. It would be rather hasty and inappropriate to consummate our relationship."

Upon hearing this, Yan Daoxiu smiled brightly: "Oh dear, why be so formal? Let's take care of this urgent matter first. As for feelings, there's plenty of time to cultivate them later."

As she spoke, she deftly extended a slender hand and gently yet firmly grasped Xiao Jinyan's slightly hesitant hand. The warmth transmitted through her fingertips seemed to instantly melt away all hesitation and defensiveness.