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With a gloomy face, Xuanyuan Jing grabbed onto Mu Jingyao's collar and pushed her slightly harder, pushing her into a corner of the room. "Didn't you say there was no mistake? And now? What else do you have to say? "

On that day, he had listened to his words and stood out to help her out of her predicament. She had solemnly vowed to her heart's content that she would definitely fulfill her wish. After that day, no matter if it was Prince Lian and his wife, or Prince Gu, they had truly changed his opinion of them, to the point where he truly believed that this fellow had the ability to make him do as he pleased.

So he would do whatever he was asked to do.

He was the one who said to himself, "Don't be anxious, work slowly and work meticulously. Don't worry, you won't be able to eat hot tofu."

He told himself not to keep an eye on Gu Qingyi and to slow down his speed appropriately. He even said that no woman was allowed to be pampered and that being too concerned would make her proud. After hearing this, he came to a deep understanding. After all, no matter what he did, Gu Qingyi didn't seem to have anything to do with her. Thus, after hearing his words, he no longer went to look for Gu Qingyi. He had been waiting for her to come find him on her own accord, just like he had said.

However … But who would have thought that …

The one she was waiting for wasn't Gu Qingyi, but … It was actually royal father's decree on marriage.

He only felt a muffled thunder exploding in his head, and his first reaction was, how was this possible? Gu Qingyi and Xuanyuan Lian? What kind of joke was this? How could they be together? Even when Prince Lian's consort had told Aunt Anping in front of so many people that she had said she was betrothed to someone, everyone had only taken it as a joke and no one had taken it seriously.

Of course, he had never taken it seriously. Putting everything else aside, if he were to compare himself with Xuanyuan Lian, he was still very confident. That was why he had never treated Xuanyuan Lian as an enemy.

But... But he never could have imagined that …

Everyone knew about the matter between Gu Qingyi and Xuanyuan Lian, and he was actually the last one who knew about it.

The one who was betrothed to the royal father, he naturally didn't dare to have the slightest bit of objection.

However … However, his heart was extremely uncomfortable. It was as if a raging fire had been ignited within his heart, yet he couldn't find any place to vent it. In the end, all he could do was vent all of his anger onto Mu Cun Yao. If he hadn't told her those nonsense, she wouldn't have easily believed him … If he hadn't suddenly stopped looking for Gu Qingyi, this wouldn't have happened … Although Gu Qingyi had always been cold and indifferent towards him, but … However, he believed that if he had to persevere any longer, Gu Qingyi would definitely see his sincerity. She would definitely be moved by him …

Without mentioning anything else, if it was between him and Xuanyuan Lian, he believed that if he let Gu Qingyi choose, Gu Qingyi would definitely choose him.

However … However, all of this …

"You deserve to die, you deserve to die …"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. With a dark expression, Xuanyuan Jing smashed a heavy punch into Congee Yao's stomach.

His heart was filled with regret. He was really regretful to the point that his intestines turned green. If it wasn't for this damned thing telling him all those nonsense to persuade him to believe him, then … So it can't be like this now...

In this situation, he couldn't even blame Xuanyuan Lian …

Yes, who could he blame? He had brought all of this upon himself. He had clearly persisted for such a long time … However … But then, he gave up first …

This was what Xuanyuan Lian had directly told him.

On that day, after hearing the news, his first reaction was to look for Xuanyuan Lian. It was obviously the girl he liked, yet Xuanyuan Lian … At the very least, they were still cousins, so he was not the least bit particular about it.

However … "Humph, what does it have to do with me? You were the one who gave up first and Qing Yi is not yours alone. It can't be that you're not even coming to find her, she's still waiting for you!"

Yes, yes, he was indeed the first to go.

And he didn't even say hello …

When he thought of Xuanyuan Lian's expression back then, he felt his heart churn and he had the urge to spit out blood.

That's right, he did want to give up. He didn't want to go first.

However … But how was he going to say it? It wasn't that he gave up, but that he … Just wanted to capture him.

However, what could he say now?

He couldn't say anything and could only blame his own bad luck, because even if he said so, nothing could change. He had indeed given up first.

But the culprit of all this was Shrew.

"You deserve to die, you deserve to die …" What did you tell me? What did you tell me? As long as you listen to me, you can make me do what you want. But what about now? And now! Tell me, tell me! Are you trying to scam me? Speak, speak! "

Xuanyuan Jing, who usually paid the most attention to rules and regulations in front of others, couldn't care less at this moment. He even put down his usual arrogance.

With one hand, he tugged at Mu Jingyao's collar, forcing her to meet his gaze. His sinister eyes were filled with a cold light.

This person, it was all because of this person. Everything was originally fine …

Yes, it was all right.

In his fury, Xuanyuan Jing had chosen to forget that he and Gu Qingyi had never been on good terms. He wouldn't have thought that even if he hadn't given up, even if he hadn't listened to Mu Jiuyao's words and chosen to capture whatever he wanted, Gu Qingyi still wouldn't have chosen him.

In his opinion, the reason for all this was none other than Shrew Yao.

"Cough cough, calm down Your Highness …"

Ever since he heard about the marriage proposal, such a thing had happened to Mu Qingwu and Yao Yao. However, Xuanyuan Jing's loss of control was somewhat out of his expectations.

Originally, he had already prepared a stomach full of excuses, thinking that as long as he saw Xuanyuan Jing, he would be able to convince him.

After the matter of the blood paternity test, it was unknown whether Prince Lian and the Royal Concubine had taken measures against Xuanyuan Liankang, or if it was because of something else. The chances of her meeting with him could be counted on one hand. In the past, all he needed to do was greet them. He could even freely enter and leave Prince Lian's mansion for a long period of time. However … However, ever since that incident, people would stop him from entering the residence. Even the Feilian Prince wouldn't be able to get in …

Before he even realized that something was wrong, Xuanyuan Lian had quickly hooked up with Gu Qingyi. The two of them had been together almost every day.

It wasn't that he hadn't tried to find him at the Gu Prince's Manor, but he had always been at Fengyi Garden, and Fengyi Garden was Gu Qingyi's courtyard. As long as Gu Qingyi didn't agree, he wouldn't even be able to fly in a mosquito, let alone a living person like himself.

As time passed, the relationship between him and Xuanyuan Lian also slowly faded away.

After all … With Xuanyuan Lian's brain, other than the things that he was willing to do, there was basically no one else who could force themselves to do it. The reason why I was able to give him a bit of distance is because I guessed his preferences, so I followed him and brought him along to have some fun. This way, he would be willing to play with me.

However, this sort of relationship was truly fragile. For example … He had found something else that interested him, so that he could quickly divert his attention.

It was unknown what that Gu Qingyi had done.

Originally, he wanted to take the opportunity to rope Xuanyuan Jing in. After all, compared to Xuanyuan Lian, Xuanyuan Jing's status was even more honorable. Moreover, he was a very smart person. It would be easy to say anything to smart people, and he didn't need to think of a way to coax him like he did with Xuanyuan Liankang …

But...

"Calm down? Haha, you still have the nerve to make me calm down? Haha, who do you think you are! "

Another punch landed heavily on Mu Jingyao's face, causing her eyes to turn purple. The pain made her grimace in pain, and she frantically waved her hands, begging for mercy. "Your Highness, please calm down! Please calm down! Please listen to my explanation! Please listen to my explanation!"

After being beaten again and again, the anger in Shrew's heart grew even stronger.

Not to mention that he was just a weak scholar who could not be talked about, he was not even a match for Xuan-Yuan Sword, who had received a strict education since young. Even if he could fight, he would not dare to; after all, where was Xuanyuan Jing's status?

So he could do nothing but beg for mercy.

Unfortunately, even if he could spit out lotuses, he would still have the chance to speak up. And the furious Xuanyuan Jing didn't even plan on giving him the chance to speak as he punched him several times in succession.

If he was beaten up obediently and didn't say anything, then it would be better. After all, with his status right here, it wouldn't be good for him if people knew about it. However, this Congee Yao had begged for mercy, as if she had no other choice but to give an explanation.

Xuanyuan Jing had already suffered under his resplendent lotus flower before, so now he was about to speak up again. How could he not be angry?

Originally, he had only used about seventy to eighty percent of his strength, but now, he had used ten percent of his strength.

"Shut up! Shut up! I will never listen to your lies again!"

Yes, in Xuanyuan Jing's eyes, he was simply making things difficult for the masses, and she had just been fooled by him.

Of course, no matter what he said, he would never admit that he really believed him … He would never admit it at a time like this … If he admitted it, wouldn't that mean there was something wrong with his head? If one's brain wasn't sufficient, it would be impossible for one to have any presumptuous thoughts. Yet, to be deceived by him?

He would never admit such a thing.

Thus, he was certain that it was this fellow who harbored malicious intentions and spoke fey words to mislead the masses …

"Your Highness …" I, I really... "I did not …"

No matter how smart Mu Jingyao was, she was still just a teenager. She had no idea that there was already a thorn in Xuanyuan Jing's heart. At a time like this, no matter what he said, it would only make him more and more angry. He didn't need to think of an explanation at this point. As long as he obediently admitted his mistake and admitted that he didn't know what was going on, he would end up like this.

If his father, Zuo Shangchen, were to meet him in such a situation, he would not hesitate to admit his mistake.

That was why he had been able to survive for so many years.

And even though Mu Jiuyao was his most prized son, she was still a far cry from him in this aspect.