Chapter 731 Anger (4)

Shen Miao said, “Let it be.”

"You can't marry the prince." Pei Lang said.

"Marrying or not is not important." Shen Miao hated Pei Lang's most confident demeanor, as if he had everything under control. Therefore, he couldn't see the struggles of others and would only do what he thought was "right." She said coldly, "Even if I marry, I won't necessarily live a bad life. I will also use my own methods to achieve my goals. One's path is one's own, and every path has different ways of traversing it. Mr. Pei doesn't think there is only one way in the world, does he?"

"I don't mean what you think." Pei Lang sighed. "Marrying into the Eastern Palace would certainly allow you to pursue your own path. But at the cost of your marriage, that would be too cruel for you. It's truly not worth it."

Shen Miao's heart moved slightly and she looked at Pei Lang.

Pei Lang actually said, "Sacrificing your marriage is too cruel for you." You should know that in her previous life, when Wanyu was about to marry the Xiongnu, Shen Miao had begged Pei Lang. Because Pei Lang was Fu Xiuyi's confidant, Fu Xiuyi would always consider Pei Lang's words. But at that time, Pei Lang told Shen Miao, "Your Majesty, trading the princess's marriage for the well-being of Mingqi and the people is not a good thing."

Pei Lang, who was good at observing the facts from the perspective of the overall situation of the world, would actually put the overall situation second.

Pei Lang didn't pay attention to Shen Miao's expression. He said, "The royal family will spread the news. No one in Dingjing will dare to marry into the Shen family."

Shen Miao said: “So what?”

"If not, marry me." Pei Lang said.

The air seemed to become extremely stiff for a moment, but to Pei Lang's surprise, Shen Miao stared at him without surprise, without shyness, without even the slightest emotion. Looking closely, it even seemed a little cold. She asked, "What are you talking about?"

Pei Lang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, a strange chill. He had clearly only judged the matter based on the pros and cons, but under Shen Miao's clear gaze, it seemed as if some of his hidden desires had been seen through. He instantly became utterly embarrassed.

Pei Lang avoided Shen Miao's gaze, gathered himself, and continued, "If you can't marry into the Eastern Palace, you'll have to marry someone else. That's the only way to survive. If you marry me, maybe you can hold out for a while."

"Why would Mr. Pei help me?" Shen Miao spoke softly, her words carrying a subtle tone that made it hard to grasp. She said, "Our relationship is merely a transactional one, or a master-servant relationship, born out of Liuying. I'm the master, you're the servant. From the beginning to the end, I've been blackmailing you. If I were imprisoned, wouldn't that be exactly what you want? Following Fu Xiuyi is a thousand times better than following me. Mr. Pei, you're helping me so much. If you didn't know, you'd think you were sincere."

There was a hint of sarcasm in the words, and Pei Lang felt an inexplicable discomfort. He didn't understand why Shen Miao was sometimes polite to him, and sometimes seemed hostile. Perhaps women were just so fickle?

But he couldn't give an answer to Shen Miao's question because he himself didn't know why he did this.

Shen Miao smiled faintly: "Even if I marry Mr. Pei, it is only a last resort. What identity will Mr. Pei use to marry me, and how will I explain it to Prince Ding? You will not reveal your own identity just because of me. Mr. Pei is a good chess piece, and I don't want to use him so casually."

"Besides," she raised her chin slightly. "Marriage and a husband aren't as important to me as you think. We're just someone I share a bed with, eat with, and sleep with. Apart from that, what's the difference between me and a stranger? I don't care who I marry. I don't care if I'm forced into marriage. My happiness or joy won't depend on that."