Chapter 56 The Scumbag's Level is Too High

Xiao Lingxi was not moved by his words and questioned him:

"So you define our relationship like this just to 'fit in'?"

Xiao Lingxi took a step closer, her gaze intense:

"Shen Moyan, you keep saying that I am the only one in your heart, and that you regard me as the bright moon. Then let me ask you, if I were not the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning, but just the daughter of an ordinary minor official, would you still be standing here today, saying these words to me?"

This blunt question, like a dagger, instantly pierced through Shen Moyan's last pretense.

His expression froze for a moment, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes, gone in an instant.

"Lingxi" (灵犀).

He quickly adjusted his expression, which became a mixture of doting and helplessness.

Why cling to such a fundamentally flawed assumption?

"The fate of this world is simply that you and I meet and get to know each other, and that's enough. What I like about you is you as a person, your talent and character, and the connection we share. What does your status have to do with that?"

Seeing that Xiao Lingxi's expression seemed to have softened, he pressed his advantage.

“I know it’s my fault, I hurt you, I said some awful things… But Lingxi, try to see things from my perspective! I’m a poor student with no relatives or friends in the capital. I walk every step of the way with trepidation. I study hard, not just for myself, but also so that… I can be worthy of you in the future, so that you won’t be looked down upon because of me!”

He stepped forward, getting very close to Xiao Lingxi.

Xiao Lingxi could even smell the ink and the scent of books on him.

"I admit, I'm vain sometimes, and I say things against my conscience, but it's all because... I'm insecure! In front of a wonderful girl like you, I often feel as insignificant as dust. I'm afraid I'm not good enough, afraid I won't be able to keep you..."

"Lingxi, please...give me another chance, okay?"

Shen Moyan's sincere and earnest demeanor, coupled with his handsome appearance, was extremely deceptive.

Xiao Lingxi was genuinely moved.

She couldn't help but recall all the moments they had spent together recently. His gentleness and thoughtfulness brought tears to Xiao Lingxi's eyes, and her lips moved slightly, as if the words of forgiveness were about to slip out...

Su Xiaoyu couldn't stand it anymore!

This scumbag is too cunning; if he keeps acting like this, the Second Miss will definitely be fooled again!

At this critical moment, Su Xiaoyu didn't care about anything else. She turned around abruptly and stood between Xiao Lingxi and Shen Moyan, reaching out to firmly protect Xiao Lingxi behind her.

"Young Master Shen, you say you feel inferior and are afraid of not being able to keep the Second Miss, so you belittle her in front of your classmates, saying she's 'easy to fool,' using her as a source of pride and a future asset?"

"You said you studied hard so that you could be worthy of the second young lady, so why, when planning for the future, did you not think about how to ask for her openly and honestly, and live a life of one love with her, but instead tacitly agreed to having three wives and four concubines, and calculated how much benefit your wife's family could bring you?"

"If you truly think the Second Miss is wonderful, as bright as the moon, and cherish her so much, how could you bear to belittle and exploit her behind her back? This isn't love at all; it's selfishness and scheming!"

Su Xiaoyu's sudden barrage of questions completely stunned Shen Moyan.

Xiao Lingxi also suddenly became clear-headed and realized what was happening.

Every word Su Xiaoyu said was like a thunderclap in her heart, shattering the compassion that had just arisen within her.

yes!

If he truly cherished her, why would he belittle her behind her back?

If he truly cared for her, why would he constantly calculate what he could get from her? That's not love at all!

When Xiao Lingxi regained consciousness, her eyes instantly turned icy cold, carrying the unassailable pride of a young lady from a wealthy family.

"Young Master Shen, there's no need for further words! This is the end between us! From now on, we'll go our separate ways, with no further connection whatsoever! I hope you... will take care of yourself!"

After saying that, Xiao Lingxi threw the poem tablet at him, no longer looking at Shen Moyan, grabbed Su Xiaoyu, turned around resolutely, and left quickly without a trace of regret.

Shen Moyan stood there, the "vulnerability" and "affection" on his face vanishing instantly, replaced by a gloomy and twisted expression.

Su Xiaoyu! It's you again, you wretched maid who's causing trouble!

And then there's Xiao Lingxi, who won't listen to reason and will have to suffer the consequences!

After all that time and effort I put into acting with her, is she going to erase everything just by saying it's over?

He refused!

A strong sense of resentment and hatred grew wildly in his heart.

Since the soft approach isn't working, then don't blame him for resorting to force!

Thus, a wicked idea quickly took shape in Shen Moyan's mind.

He turned around with a gloomy expression and strode quickly toward the bustling, chaotic area of ​​West Street.

Not far away, in an inconspicuous carriage.

A pair of slender, delicate hands lowered the carriage curtain.

Lin Wan'er had witnessed Xiao Lingxi's departure and Shen Moyan's change of expression.

"Miss, it seems that Miss Xiao has already fallen out with Young Master Shen. How can we use her to get close to the Marquis's mansion and to Young Master Xiao in the future?"

Lin Wan'er showed no annoyance at her disrupted plans; instead, her eyes were constantly shifting.

She looked in the direction Shen Moyan had left, a mysterious smile on her face.

"A falling out might not be a bad thing."

"A cornered dog will jump over a wall; a desperate person will do something even more outrageous and useful."

Qingdai, puzzled, asked, "What does Miss mean...?"

Lin Wan'er did not answer her, but instead curled her lips into a cold smile, and then ordered the carriage to follow Shen Moyan and head towards West Street.

...

At the same time, Xiao Lingxi did not immediately return to the Marquis's mansion. Instead, she went to a tavern in a daze and immediately ordered two jugs of wine.

She dragged Su Xiaoyu to drink with her, determined to drink until they were completely drunk that night.

Su Xiaoyu felt this was inappropriate and tried to dissuade her several times, but to no avail.

"Drink! Little Fish, stay with me tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk."

Xiao Lingxi's eyes were still red, and her tone carried a stubbornness tinged with self-abandonment.

Su Xiaoyu was inwardly groaning.

If the Crown Prince finds out that she brought the Second Miss here to drown her sorrows, he'll skin her alive.

But Xiao Lingxi was determined and no amount of persuasion could change her mind.

"Go back to the manor? What would we do there? Listen to Mother's nagging? Or see my elder brother's cold face?"

She took another swig of wine: "I don't want to go back now, you'll drink with me!"

Xiao Lingxi drank one cup after another, and soon became completely drunk. He slumped on the table, muttering incoherently things like "hypocrite" and "liar."

Su Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she had finally calmed down.

Seeing that it was getting late, she quickly called over the waiter and took out some silver.

"Waiter, could you please hire a safe carriage for the two of us? And please do it quickly!"

The waiter responded and left.

A short while later, the carriage was rented, and Su Xiaoyu was about to help the limp Xiao Lingxi out when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck—

"Well!"

Before she could even cry for help, everything went black, and her body went limp as she collapsed unconscious!