Dragged Into the Tent

Grace's eyes twinkled as she asked, "Evan Xiao, do you have any way to get Celestial Spirit Jade? Just a little, about two taels will do..."

"What do you need it for?"

"With it, I can boost my cultivation really fast!"

"I don't have any right now, but when we get to Yan Capital, I can look for some..." Evan replied.

"Look for some? How?"

"I'll ask around."

...

Before leaving Dawnville, Grace went to the military camp.

An old soldier led her to a tent and said, "The General instructed that you'll stay here tonight."

"Great! Thank you!" Grace replied. "By the way, as a personal guard, where should I report for duty?"

"That tent over there." The old soldier pointed to the large tent not far away. "The General and the Prime Minister are in a meeting right now, but they should be back soon. Please wait a moment."

"Okay!" Grace said, grinning.

The tent was only temporary, but it was nicely set up inside.

There were tables, chairs, a stove with hot water, and the bedding was all brand new and squeaky clean.

Grace glanced around, then wandered out for a stroll.

Soon, there was some commotion at the big tent.

Grace dashed over and saw her father just about to go inside.

"Huh? Dad?" Grace called out in surprise.

"Yes," Minister Zhuo replied. "Did they arrange your tent for tonight?"

"...It's all set."

"Get some sleep after dark. We're leaving at midnight tonight," Minister Zhuo said.

"Oh..." Grace nodded.

"Traveling is nothing like being at home. There are no maids to wait on you, so do everything yourself. Don't act spoiled like you do at home."

"When am I ever spoiled at home?" Grace blinked her big eyes and asked, "Dad, am I supposed to be your personal guard?"

"Only in name," Minister Zhuo replied. "Just do whatever you want, as long as you don't cause trouble."

"Oh..." Grace rubbed her nose. "Where's Evan Xiao staying?"

"Not far from here." The Prime Minister pointed toward Grace's tent. "Just turn the corner over there and you'll find it."

"Got it!" Grace spun around and headed that way.

"Don't go looking for him!" Minister Zhuo called after her. "If someone sees you and Colin Gu hears about it, it'll be bad."

Grace instantly lost her spirit. "Fine, I'll just go back to my tent..."

Back in her tent, with nothing much to do, Grace slipped into her magical space.

She weeded the medicinal herbs she was growing there;

Then she tried using the Spirit Jade to activate the Illusory Array;

Finally, she meditated for a while, and when she came out, it was already dark outside.

She glanced at the sky, then headed out anyway.

Her dad said Evan Xiao was staying nearby...

She decided to sneak a peek...

She crept along the darkest path, quietly making her way over. Turning the corner, she spotted the biggest tent.

That must be where Evan Xiao was staying.

Luckily, there was no one outside the tent.

Grace tiptoed to the entrance, straining her ears to listen for any sounds inside.

Not a single sound?

Maybe he's not in there...

Grace sighed in disappointment and turned to leave.

But just then, she was suddenly pulled backward into the tent. Hot lips pressed against hers, kissing her fiercely...

Grace struggled for a moment, but soon couldn't resist anymore. He held her tightly, kissing her over and over, not letting go...

"Mmm~~" Grace finally managed to break free. Pressing her hands against his chest, she whispered, "What are you doing...?"

"You're the one sneaking into my tent. Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Evan Xiao looked down at her, grinning.