Chapter 212: I’m Done For, I’ve Really Become a Rogue

Xiao Hong, Xiao Cheng, Xiao Lv, Xiao Qing, Xiao Lan, Xiao Ziling.

With a single command, Xiao Yang summoned the Rainbow Group Brother and Sister Team. The whole group was going to fight Li Wei.

Xiao Qing wasn’t familiar with them, but that didn’t matter. What mattered was maintaining the formation. Besides, even if they weren’t close now, after ganging up on Li Wei a few times, they would be.

Xiao Qing looked at this young ruler who was excitedly leading a group to gang up on the War God, General Li. ’So this is the Emperor,’ he thought. ’She doesn’t look majestic at all. Just a girl—a mischievous one at that. My father actually lost to someone like her?’

Xiao Hong surreptitiously sidled up to Xiao Ziling. His martial arts weren’t very good, but he would do his best not to drag them down.

Fearing Xiao Ziling wouldn’t understand, he explained, "Her Majesty has been beaten by General Li before, so she’s held a grudge ever since. Ganging up on him is basically a regular event."

But who would have known that upon hearing this, killing intent would flare in Xiao Ziling’s eyes.

’General Li hit Her Majesty?’

Although Xiao Lv had been forced to participate countless times, he was still rendered speechless. "Your Majesty, General Li just got back. Isn’t it a bit much to be in such a hurry to beat him up?"

He wasn’t sure about Xiao Qing’s martial arts, but Xiao Ziling was the real deal. If they actually managed to hurt General Li, it would be a tremendous loss.

Most importantly, he could clearly sense that the Emperor’s mood was a little off, and General Li’s gaze was different from before.

He suspected that his own father had goaded Li Wei into doing something, and now the Emperor was furious.

’If those two get together, fine. But if they don’t, will my father be implicated for having screwed things up?’

’I knew I shouldn’t have gotten involved.’

Xiao Yang dismissed his concerns. "Li Wei doesn’t have a problem with it, so what are you worried about? Just fight your best. If you dare go easy on him, We won’t spare you."

Xiao Lv: "..."

’I really can’t comprehend how the Emperor’s mind works.’

Just like before, Xiao Yang attacked first, her strikes looking the most vicious. Once she was repelled, the others went in one by one. When the warm-up was more or less over, everyone charged in at once to gang up on him.

Xiao Qing, witnessing this for the first time, was filled with scorn and disdain. ’So many people ganging up on one guy. How shameless!’

The next moment, someone kicked him into the fray. Caught completely off guard, he took a punch from Li Wei.

"OOF—"

It felt like he’d been hit by a thousand-pound hammer, knocking him to the ground. He barely managed to get back up.

Immediately after, the others were knocked down one by one, like bowling pins.

Xiao Qing watched as they all grimaced in pain, yet they stubbornly gritted their teeth and charged back in, growing even more excited as the fight went on.

Taking a breather, Xiao Lv glanced over at him. "If you ever want to contact your father or plead for him, I’d advise you to give this your all. It’s rare for Her Majesty to be this approachable."

Since it involved his family, Xiao Qing heeded the advice, gritting his teeth and charging forward once more.

"POW! POW! POW!"

The group was sent flying once again.

Xiao Yang grimaced in pain. "This is completely illogical!"

One against seven, and he was still fighting with effortless ease.

’He has both speed and power. Is he even human?’

An hour later, everyone was too exhausted to fight anymore, lying in a bruised and battered heap.

Of course, Xiao Ziling sat holding Her Majesty, while the other five were piled up separately.

All eyes were fixed on the man still standing perfectly straight, his power seeming utterly incredible.

Although Xiao Qing had been forced to join, he had gotten into the spirit of it by the end. Now, all he felt was admiration for Li Wei.

’No wonder this man could lead an army and conquer two nations,’ he thought. ’He’s basically a human weapon.’

So cool!

This human weapon now walked toward them, finally dropping to one knee before Her Majesty.

"Please pass judgment on me, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yang lounged languidly in Xiao Ziling’s arms, completely unconcerned with her image. "This isn’t the first time you’ve thrashed Us. We can take a loss."

’I asked for this beating, so I can’t blame anyone else.’

Li Wei looked at her. "Your Majesty knows this servant is not talking about that."

Xiao Yang: "..."

Nearby, Wushuang’s eyes darted over, shining as brightly as a pair of light bulbs.

Xiao Yang raised a hand, and Xiao Lv immediately led the others away.

Xiao Ziling helped Xiao Yang to her feet, straightened her clothes, and then departed.

But just as she reached a corner, she saw the other five standing there in a neat row. The next moment, as if by some unspoken agreement, they all squatted down and began peeking from the sidelines.

Xiao Ziling: "..."

’I’m pretty sure spying on the Emperor is an offense punishable by a beating, isn’t it?’

So, she walked over to a group of palace maids and pretended she was still one of them.

Xiao Yang looked down at Li Wei, hesitated, and then sighed.

’Why is he so stubborn?’

"You are not Our type. We already have Rong Yin and Mu Yunlian, and perhaps Xu Xingchen as well. Why can’t you just focus on being the Great General and live your own life?"

He was, after all, her most trusted Great General, so Xiao Yang was being as tactful as possible.

"Let’s pretend today never happened. We should just continue on as sovereign and subject."

But having come this far, how could Li Wei possibly be content with merely being her subject?

"I have hesitated in the past, wondering if I should go easy on you and let you win. I thought it might make you happy. But every time you challenge me, your eyes are full of fighting spirit, focused on me and me alone. I cannot refuse a Majesty who looks at me that way. That is why I must remain the strongest, to ensure you will always see me."

"My feelings for you, Your Majesty... are much the same. In my heart, you are the best, the only one I long for. You are irreplaceable, and I cannot settle for less. I will fight for your affection, and I will wait. If, after I’ve done everything in my power, I still fail to win your favor, then I will simply guard you for the rest of my life. I will have no regrets, even in death."

As he spoke, he suddenly reached up and pulled off his thin inner shirt, the only layer he had left, revealing a body rippling with powerful muscles.

"Your Majesty..."

He bent down, took Xiao Yang’s hand, and gently placed it over his chest.

His gaze was profound, his voice firm, as if reciting an oath. "I belong only to Your Majesty."

In the biting cold, that bare torso was a dazzling sight.

Li Wei’s body was covered in no small number of scars. Old ones had faded, while fresh ones were just losing their scabs.

But they did nothing to diminish the aesthetic of his physique. Instead, the scars were like a warrior’s medals, testaments to his power and his repeated escapes from the jaws of death.

He stood at the apex of martial might, looking down upon all challengers.

It was impossible for Xiao Yang not to like him, but her feelings were merely the admiration one held for a powerful figure.

Or so Xiao Yang told herself. Then, as if with a mind of its own, her hand followed her heart’s true desire and gave his chest a little poke.

’Felt pretty good, too.’

Xiao Yang, realizing what she’d just done: "..."

’It’s over. I’ve really become a hooligan.’

"I... didn’t mean to do that just now. Do you believe me?"

In his current state of absolute devotion, Li Wei replied, "I believe you."

Xiao Yang blinked. ’...’ she thought, ’I don’t even believe myself...’

She lifted her eyes to sneak a glance, then another.

Xiao Yang had to speechlessly admit a fact: Li Wei’s body was genuinely attractive to her. Moreover, his loyal appearance made him look so easy to tease, causing the mischievous devil inside her to stir wildly.

’Calm on the outside, a total mess on the inside. Lust is a blade hanging over my head. I’m so doomed.’

"You... Just let Us think about it..."