Chapter 181 As long as Zhizhi is willing, I can be a maid

“Zhizhi,” he said, his voice low and husky, his eyes shining like stars, “you don’t like him, do you? That’s why you’re not angry at all about what he did today.”

"That's wonderful, I'm so happy." His burning gaze was fixed on her, as if he wanted to burn a hole through her. Unable to contain his excitement, he pulled her into his arms.

Since Jiang Zhi got married, he has been living a life that is simply inhuman.

Whenever I wanted to go to her, I was afraid of provoking her displeasure and disgust, so I could only suppress this impulse.

“Young Master Xie, I am already married,” Jiang Zhi said coldly. “Please have some self-respect.”

"Yes, yes," Xie Qi felt that even her words of refusal sounded like heavenly music to his ears. "I was rash."

"Even if you don't like him, you're still his wife in name only, and I understand that you have to consider other people's opinions. I'm so stupid, why did I only realize this now?"

Seeing Xie Qi's unusually excited state, Jiang Zhi wondered what he was so happy about.

Suddenly, she saw him lower his voice, grab her hand, and gently pull her towards his chest.

"How could a weak scholar like Shen Ci'an be worthy of being with you? Zhizhi, even if you don't divorce him, as long as you have even a little bit of a place for me in your heart, I can..."

These days have been incredibly difficult for him.

Now that he finally has a chance, he naturally doesn't want to let it go easily.

Jiang Zhi was stunned by his words and didn't react for a moment.

Xie Qi had already taken her hand and placed it on his strong chest.

"Believe me, I'm better than Shen Ci'an, and I can make you happier. You'll see once you try."

"Huh?" Jiang Zhi's jaw almost dropped in surprise.

Is this the same spirited and dignified General Xie that she knew, the one who instilled fear in the Northern Barbarians?

But the faint smell of alcohol on him told her that Xie Qi had probably drunk too much.

Xie Qi's abnormal state did not last long. A fist came with a strong wind and slammed into his cheekbone.

Jiang Zhi was taken out of Xie Qi's arms and then pulled into another person's arms.

"General Xie is drunk." The familiar, calm voice carried a chillingly forceful tone.

A large hand gripped the back of Jiang Zhi's head, pressing it tightly against her chest, the implication of asserting dominance was self-evident.

Xie Qi was punched for no reason. Just as he was about to retaliate, he looked up and found that the person who had attacked him was Xiao Xuanyou.

"Crown Prince? You hit me?" He couldn't believe it.

From childhood to adulthood, he had always regarded him as an elder brother. Apart from exchanging martial arts skills, Xiao Xuanyou had never laid a hand on him, let alone attacked him so fiercely.

The night was chilly, and the dim light of the corridor lamps only illuminated half of Xiao Xuanyou's face, while the other half remained hidden in shadow, his eyes shrouded in a dark gloom.

"You, a general, dare to harass the women of officials here. I'll give you a punch, that's too lenient." His voice was forced out through clenched teeth.

Jiang Zhi felt suffocated by Xiao Xuanyou's presence, and just as she was about to look up, he pressed her back down without saying a word.

"Your Highness, cousin, please release her. Things aren't as they seem." Xie Qi thought Xiao Xuanyou had misunderstood and hurriedly explained.

However, Xiao Xuanyou remained motionless, his icy gaze fixed on him. "What did you just say to her? That you made her come with you? Do you even know her current status?"

Xie Qi got angry just thinking about it. "Of course I know, but she shouldn't have married Shen Ci'an! If I had confessed my feelings to her earlier, I would have been the one to marry her, and I would have been her husband!"

"You bastard!" Enraged, Xiao Xuanyou kicked him hard in the stomach.

He never expected that Xie Qi would harbor such feelings for Jiang Zhi.

Okay, that's really great.

Shen Ci'an, Lu Yuan, and now Xie Qi.

How many people did she seduce behind his back?

His chest heaved violently; he was clearly furious, and his eyes looked like he wanted to kill someone.

Anyone can covet Jiang Zhi, but Xie Qi cannot.

He's his blood brother!

Xie Qi was kicked back a few steps and barely managed to steady himself. He casually wiped the blood from the corner of his lips and quickly realized that something was wrong.

Why did Xiao Xuanyou hold Zhizhi and refuse to let go?

Why was he so angry after hearing what he said?

A bad feeling arose in Xie Qi's mind.

"Could it be that you also have feelings for Zhizhi..." His eyes were filled with shock and doubt, and he couldn't believe his own guess.

Xiao Xuanyou snorted through his nose, "I advise you to give up those unrealistic ideas as soon as possible. She is not someone you should covet. Also—from now on, you are not allowed to call her Zhizhi."

After saying that, he tightened his grip on Jiang Zhi's arm.

If the person in front of him wasn't Xie Qi, he would have already torn him to pieces.

"Why should I?" Xie Qi was filled with resentment. "Is it not enough that Shen Ci'an is fighting me for her? You want to fight me for her too? You're about to get married and have a Crown Princess. Do you want Zhizhi to be a concubine?"

"Of course not, you don't need to worry about these things, I will handle them."

"That won't do either, Cousin Crown Prince. I've never competed with you for anything since we were little, but I can't listen to you when it comes to Zhizhi."

"Xie Qi!" Xiao Xuanyou said sternly, "If you dare to remain obstinate, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Xie Qi retorted, "Cousin, as the Crown Prince, you covet the wife of a courtier. If the Emperor and Empress find out about this, do you think Zhizhi will still be alive?"

Xiao Xuanyou immediately fell silent, his face turning extremely ugly.

Xie Qi's words clearly hit a nerve.

As the crown prince, he was raised with orthodox values ​​of governing the country and benefiting the people, and upholding propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame.

His father and mother had high hopes for him, and he never dared to slack off for a single day.

But whenever it comes to Chanyi, he can tear all his self-control and gentle appearance to shreds.

"Get out of here." He was like a dark cloud looming over the city, intensely and chillingly cold.

Xie Qi's expression shifted, then he suddenly looked at him and laughed, "Cousin, there's no point in arguing here. Zhizhi is already married, and her husband is inside right now. You can't possibly steal her away, can you?"

“But I’m different,” Xie Qi chuckled wickedly. “As long as Zhizhi is willing, I can be her mistress.”

Xiao Xuanyou's pupils contracted violently, and the veins on his forehead throbbed. "Xie Qi, you're asking for death."

He could no longer contain the raging anger surging within him. He released Jiang Zhi and threw a punch at Xie Qi's face.