Lian Hua held her breath and crept out of the old house. She would leave while the tall, terrifying man was off guard, and she could leave before she was brought before Fu Fan. With her breath held and heart beating erratically, Lian Hua didn't notice the cold sweat on her temples from the fear of being discovered. She was certain that the terrifying man who had taken her was someone who was highly trained; escaping from someone like that was simply impossible.
Just as the sixteen year old girl breathed a sigh of relief because she found no one watching, the smile on her lips turned into a silent scream when she saw a group of people right in front of the door of the old house.
In front, a man no less tall, with a stern face, was smiling ominously at her. Beside, the terrifying man who had carried her stood tall. It was Fu Fan. She was already certain that the man before her was Fu Fan. The prince of the Xuanzhe Kingdom, renowned for his cruelty.
"Princess Lian Hua."
Lian Hua's tiny body trembled with fear. She stepped back, hoping to widen the distance between them. She had met Fu Fan several years ago. Back then, he had been a teenager, but with a strong, arrogant aura. Now, he was nothing like the man she remembered. His voice sent shivers down her spine, and her back felt cold with fear.
"Ah no, you're not a princess anymore." Fu Fan smiled—a truly terrifying smile. His eyes were bloodshot, scanning every inch of Lian Hua's body from head to toe. He licked his lips, his face darkening with desire just by looking at Lian Hua.
"Long time no see, you're getting more and more—" Fu Fan licked his lower lip again, "seductive." He continued, stepping forward to catch Lian Hua who was no longer able to retreat because her back had already touched the fragile wall of the hut.
"Go away! Get away from me!" Lian Hua shouted, waving her hands around, trying to distance herself from Fu Fan. Just looking at Fu Fan's face scared her to death. She still remembered Fu Fan's crazy behavior when she visited Xuanzhe; that man had given Lian Hua a terrible memory.
"Ah, why are you like this, Lian Hua? Haven't we known each other for a long time? I couldn't forget you the first time we met. Lian Hua..." Fu Fan's hands moved so fast, grabbing both of Lian Hua's hands and pushing the woman until she hit the wall behind, hard. Lian Hua groaned as she felt her back being scratched.
"Finally I can have you now." Fu Fan's gaze darkened, he took Lian Hua's body into his embrace, wrapping his strong arms around Lian Hua's waist and small back, not allowing the woman to move even a little.
Fu Fan's sharp eyes stared deeply at Lian Hua, his head moving and burying it in Lian Hua's cold neck. Lian Hua jumped, rebelling against the unwanted touch. "Ah... Lian Hua. I've wanted to do this to you for a long time. I want to destroy the arrogant princess Lian with my own hands, I want to hear you scream when I touch you!" Fu Fan's lips moved, exploring Lian Hua's smooth white skin. The man moved his lips, kissing every skin he could touch and opened his mouth wide, showing his teeth that nibbled on Lian Hua's neck.
Lian Hua's body trembled even more violently. She screamed with all her strength. She was terrified, utterly terrified as Fu Fan's rough hands moved across her back through her clothes. Terrified as the man passionately kissed and bit her neck, she was so terrified that tears welled up in her eyes and her throat ached from screaming.
Lian Hua kept moving, as if she was trying to save her life, as if she didn't break free soon, she would die instantly. As Lian Hua was starting to lose control, Fu Fan finally pulled his face away from Lian Hua's neck, but not his hands. "What's wrong? Don't you like it?"
"You! You madman! Let go of me!" Lian Hua shouted, hitting Fu Fan hard on the chest. "You hideous creature! Don't touch me with your filthy hands!"
"Wow... don't you realize what you're facing now? You're no longer a princess. You never know how terrifying the Borders are." Fu Fan let out all his seduction to Lian Hua, he let go of both of his hugs and captured her round, pale face, but Lian Hua avoided him.
"Lian Hua. You won't survive there. I've come to save you. I'll give you back all that luxury. Silk clothes, jade jewelry, delicious food, I'll give you everything you ever had. Come with me." He cooed, caressing Lian Hua's face, which was wet with fearful tears, but Lian Hua immediately pushed his hand away.
"Luxury? Someone like you?" Fu Fan's cruelty had already spread to other countries. He kidnapped girls, slept with them, and then dumped them when he got bored. Fu Fan already had fifty concubines in his palace and he still slept with every woman who caught his eye. In addition, Fu Fan was also known for his bad temper, he often beat his wives and concubines, no wonder many of his concubines committed suicide, and every wife he married couldn't last long with him. They preferred to kill themselves rather than continue being with Fu Fan.
"Yes. I will make you my wife. You will live in my luxurious palace." Fu Fan leaned in close, whispering in Lian Hua's ear. "Even if the time comes, I can overthrow the Emperor, kill the Crown Prince and make you Empress of Xuanshe." Lian Hua's bright eyes widened in shock.
Fu Fan was a prince of the Xuanzhe Kingdom, born to a concubine. He was also known as the god of war. Because of his power, even Emperor Xuanshe could do nothing and allowed him to do whatever he wanted. And now, Lian Hua heard with her own ears that this man intended to overthrow the king, kill the Crown Prince, and become Emperor of Xuanshe. She never imagined that Fu Fan would be even more terrifying than she had expected.
Fu Fan's rough fingers moved along Lian Hua's face, frozen in place, too shocked by Fu Fan's confession. "You just need to sit beside me, be my precious plaything, as long as your body is still useful, I will let you stay by my side."
A doll, a display, and a toy. This man was truly a madman! The fear within her grew, especially when Fu Fan tried to approach her again. Immediately, Lian Hua pushed Fu Fan's body away from her. "You... are crazy! I will not go with you or be your wife even if you succeed in becoming an Emperor!" Fu Fan's hand rose again, but Lian Hua brushed it away, Lian Hua spat on Fu Fan's face, she felt disgusted by the man, disgusted when she remembered that Fu Fan had touched her.
"You are so disgusting, I would rather suffer at the Borders than become one of your collections!" Lian Hua and her venomous mouth, not to mention her face that really looked disgusted when she looked at Fu Fan until the prince's face turned bright red because of Lian Hua's actions.
Fu Fan's hand rose, flew, and slapped Lian Hua hard. Lian Hua, who received such a hard slap, staggered, until her weak body fell to the dirty ground. She felt her vision blur for a moment. "I will give you the most terrible nightmare of your life." Fu Fan's words were terrifying, making Lian Hua's entire body tremble with fear.
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