Father said that Bai Mengying would take the initiative to break off the engagement, but after he refused to reduce the betrothal gifts last time, Bai Mengying has not made any moves.

With his wedding day fast approaching, he could no longer sit idly by and wait for his fate; he had to take the initiative.

No matter what Su Muxi's reasons were for marrying him back then, he had to break off his engagement with Bai Mengying first!

The gates of the princess's mansion slowly opened, but Bai Mengying did not come out.

"Your Highness, the Princess invites you in."

The doorman spoke respectfully, while Qiao Ziming sneered inwardly.

Have we become so impatient with him?

"Qiaohui, push me in."

Qiao Ziming sat in his wheelchair and gently instructed Qiao Hui beside him.

Qiaohui responded softly, but her eyes were full of smugness.

She finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel; the prince finally recognized her good qualities!

When Bai Mengying saw Qiao Ziming enter in a wheelchair, a look of disgust flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by surprise when she saw him stand up.

"Zimo, your leg is all healed?!"

Qiao Ziming took Bai Mengying's hand, found a chair and sat down. His stiff movements as he took a few steps made Bai Mengying's eyes darken even more.

"I was just able to stand up today when Yingying came over. As for my leg, Su Muxi said it will heal sooner or later, it's just a matter of time."

Is it a matter of time?

One year, three years, or more?!

Bai Mengying felt slightly irritated.

She is now over twenty-one years old, no longer young, and can no longer afford to waste her time.

Moreover, Qiao Ziming probably knows that she scratched Qiao Zixi's face, and may also know the truth about her broken leg three years ago.

If that's the case, her life will definitely not be easy after she marries Qiao Ziming.

But Ye Zerui wouldn't let her break off the engagement; he wanted her to obediently marry Qiao Ziming…

She dared not complain to her aunt, the Empress, for if Ye Zerui found out, he would surely find a way to punish her.

So what should she do?

Do you accept your fate?

No!

She refuses to accept her fate!

As Bai Mengying pondered, Qiao Ziming squeezed her hand, then said apologetically, "Yingying, the reason I came here today is actually because there's something I wanted to tell you..."

"During this time, thanks to Qiaohui's meticulous care, my leg has healed so quickly, so I want to take Qiaohui as my concubine."

“I know Yingying has always been magnanimous. She was able to tolerate Su Muxi before, and she will surely be able to tolerate Qiaohui now.”

Bai Mengying really wanted to shake off Qiao Ziming's hand.

He wants to take a concubine before even marrying her?!

This is clearly an insult to her!

In the blink of an eye, she came up with a plan to annul the engagement.

Ye Zerui doesn't want her to break off the engagement, but what if she's forced to do so by circumstances?

"Miss Qiaohui is just as her name suggests. She has skillful hands and is also very intelligent. It would be perfect for her to take care of Zimo."

Bai Mengying showed no sign of distress, appearing gentle and magnanimous.

Upon seeing this, Qiaohui quickly knelt down in front of Bai Mengying and kowtowed to her.

"Thank you, Princess. I will serve the Prince and Princess with all my heart in the future and will never overstep the boundaries of the Princess."

Looking at Qiaohui's affected manner, Bai Mengying wished she could tear her face to shreds.

But he smiled slightly and said calmly, "Yes, get up."

After saying that, she ignored Qiao Hui and turned to look at Qiao Ziming.

"The Bibo Pavilion Literary Gathering is on the first day of next month. The Chamber of Commerce president has invited me to attend. Would you like to come with me, Zimo?"

The so-called literary gathering is a gathering of friends through literature.

Every year, the Jingzhong Chamber of Commerce holds a literary gathering at Bibo Pavilion, and talented people from Jingzhong are invited to attend.

All the calligraphy works at the literary gathering will be auctioned on the spot, and the proceeds will be donated to disaster-stricken areas.

If there was no disaster in the State of Qi that year, the money would be recorded and temporarily kept by the Chamber of Commerce, and then used for disaster relief when needed.

Although it was a literary gathering organized by merchants, it was a good opportunity to make a name for oneself.

Therefore, talented men and women from the capital, as well as officials and scholars with free time, would all go to participate.

In previous years, Bai Mengying would bring Qiao Ziming to the literary gatherings every year. It was her outstanding performances at these gatherings that made Bai Mengying famous and admired by many young men in the capital.

It feels great to be admired.

Qiao Ziming was also very willing to go to the literary gathering.

But ever since he became lame, he hasn't gone back.

Because he was no longer as spirited and handsome as he was three years ago.

He rubbed his knee.

There are five days left until the literary gathering.

Five days from now, he should be able to get out of his wheelchair and walk freely again...

"Okay, then I'll come pick you up on the first day of next month."

…

In the evening, as usual, Qiaohui brought Qiao Ziming a medicinal soup to soak his feet.

But tonight, she was dressed unusually lightly.

When she bent over, Qiao Ziming could see her snow-white chest clearly.

Qiao Ziming's eyes darkened, and he slowly closed them.

After soaking her feet, Qiaohui began to massage them.

But tonight's massage was mostly teasing.

"Young Master, is my pressure alright?"

Qiao Ziming lay on the bed, feeling Qiao Hui's hand constantly caressing his waist, and a surge of desire rose within him.

Seeing that Qiao Ziming did not react, Qiao Hui put in even more effort, leaning forward until she was almost pressed against Qiao Ziming's back.

"Your Highness~~"

"roll!"

Qiao Ziming's sudden roar startled Qiao Hui.

Just as Qiao Hui was about to say something, Qiao Ziming grabbed her arm and threw her to the ground.

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