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Li Yiyi, feeling satisfied after her meal, lounged on the couch, picking her teeth while sensing something was still missing. She lifted a strand of hair that resembled dry grass and asked, "Can I take a bath?"
Yan Ziyi paused for a moment, then turned to instruct a servant, "Go find a set of women's clothing."
The servant let out a distressed exclamation, nearly in tears. "But... this military camp is full of... men! Where am I supposed to find women's clothes?"
Yan Ziyi hesitated briefly, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes as he said, "Just bring my clothes."
"Understood." The servant left to fulfill the order.
Li Yiyi followed Yan Ziyi to the edge of a small stream, where the clear water flowed gently, sparkling like the delicate veil of a fairy under the sunlight.
She looked around and asked blankly, "Right here?" Upon seeing Yan Ziyi nod, she added worriedly, "You won't peek, will you?"
Yan Ziyi had already turned his back and sat down on a large rock. "What do you have that I would want to see?" he replied.
As Li Yiyi began to undress, she threatened playfully, "If you dare to peek, I'll gouge out your eyes!"
Yan Ziyi shook his head inwardly. How could a dignified Tang Princess speak so crudely?
With a disdainful expression, he said, "Don't worry. I'm just here to keep watch for you so that you won't be taken by wild beasts. Also, I must remind you that with the current state of war and the Turks stirring up trouble, military discipline is strict. You need to be cautious of potential ambushes from the Turks. According to military regulations, bathing is limited to half a tea time. Although you're not technically a soldier, since you're here, you must adhere to military discipline. I know you're a princess who has been pampered since childhood, but these are extraordinary times. I apologize if there are any shortcomings..."
Before he could finish speaking, he felt droplets of water splashing onto his face and trickling down his neck.
He turned around abruptly and exclaimed, "Ah?"
Seeing Li Yiyi in the water startled him. "So fast?" he asked in disbelief.
He had expected that bathing would be an elaborate process for the princess and would take quite some time.
Li Yiyi shrugged nonchalantly. "Of course! It's just a bath; how long could it possibly take?"
As she dried her hair, her dark strands cascaded down one side while glistening droplets slid off like crystal beads swaying gracefully. Her delicate fingers wove through her hair with movements so beautiful they were captivating.
Yan Ziyi was taken aback; the Li Yiyi who had just moments ago appeared disheveled now looked entirely transformed—like a serene lotus emerging from the water.
Her clothes were oversized on her, yet they unexpectedly revealed a unique charm. The dark blue outer robe fluttered gently in the wind, tracing a graceful arc, reminiscent of willows swaying in the breeze.
Seeing Yan Ziyi staring at her in a daze, Li Yiyi raised an eyebrow and said fiercely, "Did I say you could look? What are you staring at? Keep looking, and I'll take your head off!"
Just as Yan Ziyi opened his mouth to explain, Li Yiyi had already raised her fist and shouted, "What? Not convinced? You dare to argue with me?! Do you believe I’ll chop your head off... Ah..."
Li Yiyi had just taken a step when her long robe tripped her, causing her to fall awkwardly and cry out in pain.
Suppressing a laugh, Yan Ziyi explained, "I meant the robe is too long; it's easy to trip over."
He helped Li Yiyi up, swiftly tearing off a bit of the outer robe and accidentally brushing against her pants.
Li Yiyi flinched in surprise, not expecting to expose her feet.
Yan Ziyi was startled as well, nearly dropping Li Yiyi. In his panic, he blurted out, "Why aren’t you wearing shoes?!"
His expression turned awkward as he turned his face away, still holding onto Li Yiyi's ankle. He was caught in a dilemma of whether to let go or not.
Coming from a noble family and having been trained in both literature and martial arts since childhood, he understood that a woman's feet were also part of her modesty. He hadn’t expected her to be barefoot after seeing her walk over from the riverbank.
"I... I..." Even though Li Yiyi was usually carefree, she still understood basic decorum.
Moreover, she hadn’t felt embarrassed until she saw Yan Ziyi’s intense reaction, which made her feel particularly awkward.
Her face flushed red as she stammered, "My shoes... they broke a long time ago..."
Having trekked through mountains and rivers with little money to spare, the shoes she wore were practically useless. After coming out of the water earlier, she had simply left behind those filthy shoes.
Yan Ziyi's heartbeat gradually steadied as he tentatively suggested, "Then... how about I carry you?"
"Huh?"
Yan Ziyi squatted down, deliberately masking his inner turmoil with an impatient tone. "Hurry up; can you walk back by yourself?"
"Okay." Li Yiyi replied and climbed onto Yan Ziyi's back.
Yan Ziyi, a man of martial prowess, felt the weight of Li Yiyi on his back as if something heavy pressed down on his heart. His face gradually flushed, and he found himself struggling to breathe.
Li Yiyi lay against his broad back, enveloped by a sensation she had never experienced before.
Suddenly, she tilted her head and whispered in his ear, “Yan Ziyi, your clothes smell so good.”
She had noticed it when she was getting dressed, and now she leaned closer to Yan Ziyi's clothing, inhaling deeply as if trying to bury herself in the crook of his neck.
A warm breath unexpectedly brushed against Yan Ziyi’s ear and nape, like a mischievous hand teasing his heartstrings, an inexplicable heat spreading throughout his body.
His voice turned hoarse as he lowly reprimanded, “Li Yiyi, if you keep moving around like that, I’ll throw you off.”
At this, Li Yiyi finally settled down. She stuck out her tongue and muttered defiantly, “It really does smell good.”
With a glint in her eye, she pressed on, “Did you use some incense? Or are you actually a demon? Hurry up and tell me! Otherwise, I’ll splash you with dog blood!”
“Li Yiyi!” Frustrated, Yan Ziyi shook himself twice on purpose. Li Yiyi swayed back and forth on his back, nearly being thrown off.
She thought to herself, does he really intend to throw me?! Startled, Li Yiyi tightened her grip around Yan Ziyi’s neck and, due to the sudden motion, ended up pressed against his face.
The intense warmth struck at Yan Ziyi’s heart. Li Yiyi bit her lip and dared not move again.
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