Unknowingly, Grace Fell Into the Trap

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of her. If you miss her, just come take her back anytime."

...At least let me ask Cutie Pie if she wants to go with you.

She went with Lyu Xin of her own free will.

"Really?"

"You don't believe anything I say?"

Grace shot Evan Xiao a sideways glance, trying to break free from his grip but failed. "Why should I believe you? Let go of me first!"

Evan Xiao's hand was like an iron clamp, unmoving as he said, "I'm your husband."

"Hmph! Now all the girls from the Four Great Families want to claim you as their husband! Oh right, I haven't congratulated General Evan Xiao yet! With the Empress Dowager and the Emperor paying so much attention, they're actually having the daughters of the Four Great Clans compete in martial arts for—ah!"

He gave her a tug, and Grace crashed into his chest, feeling how hard and solid it was.

Evan Xiao wrapped his arm around her waist and back, saying, "I know you're mad at me for agreeing to the Empress Dowager's martial arts marriage contest. I had no choice at the time. Besides, I know you'll definitely win."

"Why do you think I'll definitely win?"

Evan Xiao reached his hand toward Grace's neck.

The warmth of his touch made Grace's heart flutter for a moment.

"This." He took out the Dragon Scale. "It doesn't just let you avoid water. It can also help you absorb spiritual power. You're already a Celestial Five-Element Root, and with this to help, you'll definitely reach the fifth stage before the Empress Dowager's birthday and take first place."

Really? The dragon scale can do that too?

No wonder her cultivation speed was insanely fast.

But...

"So what?" Grace looked up at him, saying each word clearly: "I-am-not-going!"

He promised to marry her, and now this again!

She was absolutely not going to join that stupid competition!

Besides, Colin Gu still hasn't given up, and she hasn't figured out Grace Wan yet. She doesn't want to reveal her cultivation either!

...

Evan Xiao, unfazed, said calmly, "I came to see you today to tell you that the Imperial Advisor has sent word—he'll be back in two days."

Imperial Advisor...

Suddenly, Grace had a bad feeling.

"Grace, you have to promise me you'll join the tournament today," Evan Xiao added. "Otherwise, when the Imperial Advisor does his divination, he might get the best possible result! That means your Aunt Wan will be promoted to principal wife, and she and your father will be a match made in heaven..."

She knew it—her hunches were always spot on!

Evan Xiao was threatening her.

Grace took a deep breath. "Evan Xiao!"

"Hm?" Evan Xiao looked down at her.

"You're the great General Evan Xiao. You already promised me—don't tell me you'll go back on your word?"

"Depends on my mood."

Grace: "..."

"Could you really bear to see me end up with another woman?" Evan Xiao asked her. "Hmm?"

Grace bit her lip, silent.

"You slept with me, so now I'm yours. You have to take responsibility," Evan Xiao continued. "You can't back down just because things get a little tough."

"Don't—"

She hadn't even finished saying "—touch my face" when Evan Xiao kissed her.

He gently nipped and teased her, and Grace quickly surrendered, her cheeks blazing as she melted in his arms.

Evan Xiao chuckled and went on, "Heaven and earth, where else would you find a husband as handsome and devoted as me? Besides, we're already married in every way that counts. Be good—go do it!"

"What if I lose?" Without realizing it, Grace had fallen right into his trap.

"No way. You're the only Celestial Five-Element Root in Blue Moon Kingdom—how could you lose?"

"I said what if!"

"If you really lose, I'll just kill the woman who beats you," Evan Xiao said nonchalantly.

Grace: "..."