Chapter 43 Chapter 43 "What about here? Don't you like it either?"...
"What?"
Zhao Manyi screamed in shock and Aunt Fang covered her mouth.
"These things are a long story, but in short, mother will not harm you." Aunt Fang comforted her daughter and left reluctantly after the jailer came to urge her, leaving Zhao Manyi alone and messy in the prison.
The case was quickly settled. The groom committed suicide by taking poison in prison, leaving behind a letter in blood taking all the blame on himself. Zhao Manyi was acquitted, but she was already an unclean woman and the Li family would no longer accept her. From now on, she had completely cut ties with both the Zhao and Li families.
On the night they left the city, Aunt Fang, draped in a cloak, saw them off and slipped a jade pendant into Zhao Manyi's hand. "I've written a letter to your biological father, saying someone will come pick you up once you reach Qiantang. This jade pendant is proof that he won't abandon you. From now on, you can change your name and become a wealthy young lady in Qiantang. Never return to the capital."
This was the only way out that Aunt Fang left for her daughter. She was also thankful that the young man she had abandoned had now become a wealthy man, otherwise Zhao Manyi would be dead at this moment.
The gap between being a daughter of an official and being the daughter of a merchant is self-evident, but Zhao Manyi knew that this was the result of her concubine's efforts. She hugged her concubine Fang and burst into tears.
Aunt Fang understood her concerns and said, "Let's go. I'll find a way to send Jun to Qiantang later."
With this assurance, Zhao Manyi finally felt at ease to set out on the journey south.
Watching her daughter go away, the tenderness on Aunt Fang's face disappeared, and her hatred for Zhao Qingyi reached its peak.
The Li family was obviously not satisfied with this result. After Luo vomited blood, the first thing she said when she woke up was to ask whether Zhao Manyi was dead. When she learned that Aunt Fang had spent a lot of money to save Zhao Manyi, Luo was indignant.
It was clearly Zhao Manyi's fault! If she didn't die, the Li family's humiliation wouldn't be washed away!
But Mrs. Luo is now bedridden and unable to move. Her son Li Che was beaten and seriously injured. He is depressed and has become addicted to alcohol after waking up. He drinks to drown his sorrows all day long and has become a hopeless case.
It is precisely because of this that the case was settled so hastily. After all, the official who closed the case only benefited from Concubine Fang, so the result was naturally biased towards Concubine Fang. If anyone is to blame, it is because there is no one to take care of the Li family now.
Luo's anger had no place to vent, and out of disgust, she took her anger out on Jun Ge'er and even began to question his bloodline.
The grandmother who had been the kindest to him in the past suddenly turned into a hideous demon, lying on the bed glaring at him, making terrifying screams from her throat. The four-year-old Jun Ge'er could not accept it at all. He was so scared that he fell to the ground and could only cry.
Li Susu did not have a good face for him and slapped him directly, "Cry, cry, cry! Just cry! Our family has become like this, it's all because of your bitch mother!" Then she drove him out of Qionghua Hall.
Jun Ge'er got up and ran to Li Che's yard crying, hoping that his father would take care of him, but unfortunately it was to no avail and he was kicked out as well.
If Li Jiao were still alive, perhaps someone would be kind enough to take him in, but now that the years have passed, Li Jiao has gone to travel and study with Mr. Kong. The only person who can still make the decision in the family is his stepmother Zhao Qingyi.
Thinking back, Jun Ge'er had also knelt in front of his stepmother before, so his stepmother should recognize him, right?
Jun Ge'er came to Lanyue Pavilion full of hope. His stepmother was indeed the best-mannered. She did not scold him harshly, nor did she drive him away rudely. Instead, she took him to the yard.
After some inquiries, Zhao Qingyi confirmed that no one in the mansion wanted to acknowledge this son. She said compassionately, "You were originally adopted. Now that your mother-in-law and husband don't want you, I will send you away. How about that?"
When Jun Ge'er heard that he was going to be sent away, he knelt down and begged, "Mother, please don't send me away, I..."
In desperation, he almost confessed that he was his father's biological son, the biological son who was born in Lingnan under his father's watch, and not an adopted son of the clan at all. But then he thought of his biological mother again.
After Zhao Manyi got into trouble, everyone in the mansion despised her for being shameless, vicious and dissolute.
With his criminal record, his grandmother and aunt, who knew Jun'er's background, couldn't help but doubt his bloodline and suspected that he was not a descendant of the Li family. This was the fundamental reason for everyone's change of attitude.
This caused the little Jun Ge to start to doubt whether he was still the son of the Li family.
Facing his stepmother, Jun Ge'er didn't have the confidence to say those words, and he didn't dare to admit it.
Jun Ge'er fell silent, thinking guiltily, if he really was not the son of the Li family, would his stepmother also drive him away?
His maternal grandparents no longer recognize his mother. If he is driven away by the Li family, his maternal grandparents will not take him in. Then he will become like a refugee, begging on the streets for a living.
When Jun Ge'er thought of the consequences, he shuddered and kowtowed to Zhao Qingyi again, tears streaming down his face, "Mother, please don't drive me away, please..."
The thin and small figure looks very pitiful.
But Zhao Qingyi was as hard as iron. She had spent countless efforts to educate him in her previous life, but he still grew up to be an ungrateful person under the instigation of his biological mother. Now, how could Zhao Qingyi believe his tears?
"Poor child." Zhao Qingyi sympathized as she helped Jun Ge'er up and gently brushed the dust off his robe. "You were adopted and could have lived a good life in the mansion, just like your brother Li Jiao. It's a pity that you accepted Zhao Manyi as your adoptive mother and were implicated by her."
Only Zhao Manyi knew Zhao Qingyi's true face and knew that she was pretending to be ignorant.
But Jun Ge'er didn't know. He was still kept in the dark. After hearing what his stepmother said, he was so moved that he wanted to cry again. At the same time, an invisible thorn pierced deeply into his heart.
If it weren't for Zhao Manyi, he would still be his grandmother's beloved grandson, his father's beloved son, and the second young master of the Li family.
All the changes were because of Zhao Manyi, because...his biological mother.
His own mother made a mistake and implicated him.
Jun Ge'er was shaken, so should he continue to listen to his mother or listen to his stepmother?
If he listened to his mother, he would be kicked out of the house and end up on the streets, but if he listened to his stepmother, perhaps he would have a place to live thanks to her mercy.
Jun Ge'er, who was only four years old, learned to weigh the pros and cons for the first time. After hesitating between the two sides, selfishness finally prevailed.
He bowed down solemnly, tears streaming down his face, "Mother, please, save Jun'er!"
Zhao Qingyi's slightly frowned brows, which had been pretending to be sad, slowly relaxed, revealing a smile that showed as expected.
No matter how an ungrateful person is brought up, he will always be an ungrateful person. If this child had some conscience and cared about Zhao Manyi's kindness in giving birth to him, he would not abandon his biological mother because of her few words of instigation.
But who can be blamed for this?
If anyone is to be blamed, blame Zhao Manyi for instilling in her son the idea of profit above all else, teaching him how to be despicable, lie and scheme, which ruined the child's foundation from a young age and made him only care about profit and not family affection.
Everything was Zhao Manyi's own fault.
Jun Ge'er vaguely felt that the air around him had become colder, and he stole a glance at his stepmother. The smile on her face was still there, but her eyes were dull.
Jun'er's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his stepmother still wanted to drive him away?
"Mother……"
Jun Ge wanted to beg, but Zhao Qingyi touched his head and said, "It's not that your stepmother can't keep you, but Zhao Manyi made a big mistake. If you want to stay, you have to make a decision."
Jun Ge'er didn't hesitate this time. "She is a bad person. She hurt my grandmother, my father, and my mother. From now on...from now on, Jun Ge'er will have nothing to do with her anymore!"
Very good, now you are not wronged.
Zhao Qingyi grabbed the back of Jun'er's neck and applied a little force, "Good Jun'er, then tell your mother, what else did Zhao Manyi teach you?"
Jun Ge'er felt pain and looked at her with tears in his eyes. What does it mean?
"A mother doesn't want a child who loves to lie."
Zhao Qingyi smiled wryly and stroked his head slowly. "Actually, no matter who you are or whose child you are, as long as you're honest and don't lie, you're a good child. Mother won't mind. Do you understand what Mother means?"
It doesn't mean that the decision has been made by distancing oneself from the matter.
Jun'er's pupils trembled violently, and his lips turned pale. Did his mother say this...did she already know that he was...
"Actually, you weren't adopted at all. You are your father, Li Che's biological son, right?" It doesn't matter if he doesn't say it, Zhao Qingyi said it for him.
She also arranged a way out for him, "You have always been an honest and good child. You were just corrupted by Zhao Manyi. She taught you to lie, to conceal your background, and to deceive me, right?"
"I..." Jun Ge'er was scared.
Zhao Qingyi's hand moved away from the back of his neck and pinched his soft little arm. "Mother said that those who love to lie are bad children. As long as you tell the truth and explain everything, mother can guarantee that you will have enough food and clothing and grow up well."
Jun Ge'er was only four years old after all, and he could not resist the temptation at all, so he confessed everything in tears.
Afterwards, Zhao Qingyi felt relieved. "My dear child, since you don't want to return to your original place and have severed all ties with Zhao Manyi, then from now on, you should go to the manor."
Wh-what? Zhuangzi?
Didn’t his mother say that as long as he confessed, he would have no worries about food and clothing?
Jun Ge'er suddenly raised his head with a look of disbelief.
Zhao Qingyi was helpless. "Your grandmother and father are both mad at your mother. I have no choice but to ask you to stay at the farm for now. Don't worry, it's my farm. Your father and grandmother won't know about it. Even if they do, you can't be driven away because your mother is here to protect you. It's better than living on the streets, isn't it?"
After such a comparison, Jun Ge'er felt better, but his resentment towards his mother increased a little. He had already believed that his misfortune was caused by his mother.
That day, Zhao Qingyi sent someone to send Jun Ge'er to the farm and not let anyone approach him.
Aunt Fang was a step too late. When she went to the Li family in person to ask for the person, the doorman said that Jun Ge'er was not of the Li family's blood and had been driven away.
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Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the originally scheduled wedding date for Marquis Zhongyong and Li Susu.
Zhang Shoufu and Zhao Huaiyi teamed up to take advantage of natural disasters to further promote the new policy. It is imperative to liquidate corrupt officials and powerful people, and the loyal and brave mansion is in danger.
The Li family encountered misfortunes one after another. Earl Zhongyong originally wanted to regret the engagement, but the new policy took effect. If he delayed any longer, the Earl's family would be in big trouble. He had no choice but to let Mrs. Wang take charge and marry Li Susu as soon as possible to fill the gap with the promised dowry of 30,000 taels.
Afterwards, the Zhongyong Earl and his wife comforted themselves that although the Li family was doomed, they still had the support of the Chenhua County Master.
A lean camel is bigger than a horse. The marriage between the two mansions can also be regarded as a relationship with Zhao Qingyi, the county lord. Perhaps when the reckoning comes, Zhao Huaiyi will be able to forgive the Bo Mansion a little for Zhao Qingyi's sake.
Zhao Qingyi knew clearly what the Zhongyong Marquis's Mansion was planning, but she never stepped forward to clarify, allowing the other party to misunderstand. As for Li Susu, she had no dowry at all, and all the money that Luo had saved with great difficulty was cheated away.
Just as she was getting anxious and didn't know what to do, Mrs. Luo reluctantly opened her mouth and told her daughter to forget about anything and just get married first. Anyway, on the wedding day, the Bo family had to save face and it was impossible for them to open the boxes and check Li Susu's dowry in front of the Li family.
As long as the marriage is a foregone conclusion, the Bo family cannot cancel the engagement.
Mrs. Luo firmly believed that her daughter's good days were still ahead. After all, she was very familiar with the matter of marriage fraud.
The wedding date is set for the eighth day of February, when the weather is still cold.
The wedding procession came in a grand manner. This was the custom of noble families. No matter how embarrassed they were, they had to save face. In order to marry her daughter off, Mrs. Luo spent money to have a wheelchair made early on, and saw her off in tears at the doorstep.
On the day of Li Susu's wedding, the Liu couple, whom Zhao Qingyi had been searching for for a long time, finally arrived in the capital. The reason they showed up was that they had heard about the Li family marrying off their daughter. After several inquiries, they confirmed that the Li family who were marrying off their daughter were the enemies they were looking for.
Because of his memories from his previous life, Zhao Qingyi recognized the couple following the wedding procession at a glance. Guessing that they were trying to fight against the enemy with a fussy effort, he quickly sent someone to stop them and took them to the old house as refugees to settle down.
When Zhao Qingyi went to see them later, the couple glared at her with resentment, obviously thinking she was an accomplice of the Luo family.
"You two have risked your lives all the way to Beijing. Thank you for your hard work." Zhao Qingyi's attitude was surprisingly gentle. He asked someone to bring in the food that had been prepared in advance.
"I know the purpose of your trip is to seek justice for your deceased father, but this is the capital. It is almost impossible for you two to shake the Li family alone. But if I can lend you a hand, things will be much easier."
To show his sincerity, Zhao Qingyi explained in detail his identity and the grievances and entanglements with the Li family.
At first, the couple was skeptical until two guards came in. They were from the Mengjia Escort Agency and were sent by Zhao Qingyi years ago to protect Liu Dashan's son and daughter-in-law.
The couple recognized them and thanked them for their kindness. The guards did not dare to take credit for it and said that it was the Lady of Chenhua County who ordered them to guard them secretly. Only then did the couple believe that Zhao Qingyi and the Luo family were not in the same mind as the Li family, and they confessed their identities.
This couple is Liu Dashan's son and daughter-in-law. The husband's name is Huaisheng and his wife's name is Agui. It was not easy for them to come to Beijing with a big belly.
After gaining the couple's trust, Zhao Qingyi asked about the cause and process of the whole incident. She felt more and more guilty and uncomfortable after listening to them.
In her previous life, in order to protect the Li family and the Luo family, she didn't ask about the details at all. She just wanted to use money to get rid of them and suppress the matter. Now, after hearing the victim's own story, she realized that the Luo family's evil deeds were far more than she knew.
The couple risked their lives to go to Beijing, firstly to avoid disaster, and secondly to seek justice for their deceased father Liu Dashan. They didn't care about money.
"I will help you get justice in this matter. Just give me a few days and I will go down to make arrangements." Zhao Qingyi also asked Tan Yue to find a quiet inn so that Agui could take good care of the baby, as a way to make up for her guilt in her previous life.
After doing all this, good news came one after another.
Four years ago, when Jun Ge'er was born, Li Che spent money to tamper with the yellow book in Lingnan and recorded Jun Ge'er in the family tree of the side branch, giving him a legitimate identity.
Now the evidence that he bribed the petty official to tamper with the yellow book has also fallen into Zhao Qingyi's hands. It is a confession and the testimony of the midwife, which clearly explains Jun Ge'er's true life experience and the reasons and consequences of Li Che's bribery.
Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.
Zhao Qingyi was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night. The next day, she went to Meng's house to find her cousin, laid out all the evidence at hand, and the cousins discussed countermeasures.
Meng Jiawen only had her as his cousin, so he would always agree to anything Zhao Qingyi asked him to do. He immediately said angrily, "The Li family deserves death. Cousin, tell me how you want to kill them. I'll help you!"
"As usual, we need to spread the word first to test the attitudes of the court and the people." Physical evidence is secondary. We are afraid that Huaisheng and his wife might be implicated by mistake.
Zhao Qingyi had to test it out first to see if there was anyone behind Li Che protecting him. If the wind was in his favor, he would present all the evidence in court to ensure that he would succeed.
A year ago, perhaps someone would help Li Che because he is Zhao Huaiyi's son-in-law, but things are different now. This former top scholar has caused one scandal after another, and His Majesty rarely summons him. Even if he is still on duty in the Hanlin Academy, he has lost his value.
Perhaps Li Che still doesn't understand that everything he, a poor scholar with no background, has obtained is thanks to Zhao Qingyi. Without the support of the Zhao family, he is nothing.
As for Li Susu's in-laws, the House of the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery, she offended them thoroughly on the second day of her wedding. Before Lady Wang could bring charges, many rumors about the Luo family spread among the people. Lady Wang wanted to sever ties with the Li family immediately and directly confined Li Susu to her parents' home, saving her the trouble of even returning home. She would not allow her to go back to her parents' home and get involved in this mess.
When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down. The Censorate heard the news and reported to the emperor, impeaching Li Che for allowing his relatives to lend money and exploit the common people. The memorials were delivered to the emperor like snowflakes.
Chu Yuanhe looked at the countless impeachment memorials and instantly realized that this must be the work of Zhao Qingyi.
She finally took action and was about to break off relations with the Li family.
Chu Yuanhe was happy to hear this, so let him take over the last bit of the favorable wind.
Once again, he quietly sneaked into Zhao Qingyi's boudoir. The other party was already used to it and even left a light on in the room.
I have to say that habit is a terrible thing. After interacting with Chu Yuanhe more, Zhao Qingyi has become unlike herself.
She sat up from the couch, lifted the shark gauze curtain, and looked at Chu Yuanhe who came in through the window, "...Next time you can open the door and come in."
"Don't you think climbing through the window is a sneaky thrill?" Chu Yuanhe laughed and sat on the windowsill to show off his long legs.
"..."Can't this person be a little more reserved and restrained?
Seeing the worthless side of himself on the other person's face, Chu Yuanhe was not worried at all about the situation. He was also testing the other party. As long as the other party did not reject it, sooner or later, he would break the bottom line for him.
Perhaps the truth that a wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a mistress, also applies to women?
While Chu Yuanhe was thinking about this, he walked to the bed, moved a stool and sat down, and teased, "Why are you not sleeping so late, waiting for me?"
What's going on is a bit touching.
Zhao Qingyi poured a basin of cold water on his head, "You think too much..."
She was thinking about how to help Huaisheng and his wife and use them to achieve her own goals.
The couple originally planned to beat the drum to report the incident, but beating the drum would require punishment first. Zhao Qingyi did not agree. The couple were the only ones left in the Liu family. Agui was pregnant and could not be punished. As for Huaisheng, he was the pillar of the family. If he was beaten, what would happen to Agui and the child for the rest of their lives?
She had to find a way to have the best of both worlds, so naturally, she placed her hopes on Chu Yuanhe. After all, he was the prince, the emperor's brother. If he was willing to lend a hand...
Thinking of this, Zhao Qingyi felt a little embarrassed.
"You said you weren't waiting for me." Chu Yuanhe saw what was on her mind, raised his eyebrows and smiled. Anyway, he had already accepted the fact that Zhao Qingyi was hard on the outside but soft on the inside.
"You want to wait and see if I have good news for you."
He is now the Prince of Pingxi, and the Prince of Pingxi is indeed the closest brother to him as the emperor. It is not difficult for him to find out information or even persuade His Majesty.
Even though Chu Yuanhe knew Zhao Qingyi was planning to use him, he was still happy to accept it. "Three days from now, on the Spring Equinox, His Majesty will be on a tour of the streets. If you have any ideas, you can seize this opportunity and stop him in the street to file a complaint."
Zhao Qingyi was stunned for a moment, then shook her head, "There are risks in filing a complaint with the emperor." She decided to think about it again.
"There's no risk." Chu Yuanhe vowed, "With this king here, I guarantee you'll win the case and be unscathed."
Zhao Qingyi laughed inexplicably. "You are not His Majesty, how can you be sure that His Majesty will be on my side? What if I get hacked to death by the Imperial Guards while blocking the street..."
She would not do this herself, but the lives of Huaisheng and Agui could not be harmed in any way.
Chu Yuanhe was silent for a moment and gave her a meaningful look.
Zhao Qingyi immediately realized that she was the Princess of Chenhua County. What if His Majesty really took a fancy to her...
Who knows, he might really favor her.
However, Zhao Qingyi politely declined the proposal. She wanted to divorce and overthrow the Li family, but it was not worth it to sacrifice herself to join the royal family just to deal with the Li family.
Chu Yuanhe coughed lightly, "Do you really... dislike His Majesty?"
Zhao Qingyi thought his question was strange. Didn't he like her? Why did he seem to be hoping that she would fall in love with His Majesty?
Weird.
Chu Yuanhe looked away, looking up at the sky and down at the ground. "I don't mean anything else. It's just that Your Majesty and I have always been brothers through thick and thin. I don't want you to have any prejudice against Your Majesty. He...he is actually a very good person."
When it comes to boasting, Chu Yuanhe has a lot to say. He praised His Majesty for being wise and righteous, a benevolent ruler, having outstanding military achievements, and being compassionate to the people. He also explained the incident of his disappearance during the battle in the northwest.
"...That was a trap set by Your Majesty to deceive the enemy. I never imagined there was a loyal minister like your father in the court who would dare to run to the northwest to rescue Your Majesty."
After this incident passed, Zhao Qingyi no longer took it to heart. "It has nothing to do with this. I have never thought anything bad about Your Majesty. It's just that I don't want to have anything to do with anyone in the royal family."
The smile that had just appeared on Chu Yuanhe's lips froze in an instant. He was a member of the royal family. Was this secretly telling him that there was no hope between him and her?
Chu Yuanhe's tone became resentful, "...You weren't like this before."
Before? Before what?
Zhao Qingyi's mind was in a mess, and a huge shadow suddenly covered her bed.
Chu Yuanhe lifted the shark-shaped gauze curtain to both sides and looked down at her condescendingly. "You clearly said before that you would support me after the divorce. Doesn't that mean you want me to be your concubine?"
Since she wanted him to be her mistress, how could she be so cruel as to say that she didn't want to have anything to do with him?
Is it true that she wants to have a mistress, but she doesn't intend to consider him?
How can this be!
Chu Yuanhe thought he had made a big concession, and he definitely didn't keep making concessions to the extent of making room for a second man.
Zhao Qingyi was stunned. "M-Mistress?"
No, could his mind be less active? She couldn't keep up at all.
"Did I misunderstand?" Chu Yuanhe lowered his eyes and thought seriously, "I said I wanted to marry you, but you didn't agree. But you also said it was okay to keep a man with excellent appearance."
"Isn't this what it means to have a concubine?"
Zhao Qingyi wanted to argue, opened his mouth, and suddenly realized... it seemed to be true.
But she still couldn't stand the other's burning gaze, so she pulled down the gauze curtain on one side to barely separate the handsome face that was so close to her.
"Can you talk about something serious? If there's nothing serious, I'm going to rest."
“But this is the most serious thing for me.”
Chu Yuanhe was really angry. He once again pushed aside the gauze curtain and put his head inside, forcing Zhao Qingyi to face him. "Is it because my feelings are not clear enough, or is it because I haven't done enough that you are so annoyed with me?"
No, how did it become that she was tired of him? Did she say that?
Zhao Qingyi was caught off guard.
He is very fickle, at least in front of her, he is fickle. When he is in a good mood, he is smiling and talking nonsense, and when he is in a bad mood, he looks serious and hurt.
Zhao Qingyi thought about it and decided that it would be better to tolerate the other party's carefree side. At least she wouldn't feel guilty.
"I...I don't mean anything else..."
Is she bored? It seems not really. She has only ever been bored with Li Che.
"No?" Chu Yuanhe didn't believe it. "Or am I not among the handsome men you mentioned?"
"Neither, nor..." Unknowingly, Zhao Qingyi had been led astray.
Chu Yuanhe's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly. "Since you have me in your heart, can you please stop saying that and stop saying that you don't want to have anything to do with me."
Zhao Qingyi nodded blankly, "...Okay."
After saying that, she realized, wait, what does it mean to have him in your heart?
Could you please speak properly and stop changing the subject?
"I think you misunderstood. I never thought of asking you to be my concubine. You are a prince. There is no need for you to do this for me... This is ridiculous."
It's too unreal.
Zhao Qingyi still has self-knowledge. As the daughter of a minister, no matter how powerful she is, she cannot be an enemy of the imperial power. This is why she said that she does not want to have anything to do with the royal family.
"I don't care, just look at me." It was rare for Chu Yuanhe to use an imperative tone towards her.
Zhao Qingyi looked at him and into those bottomless eyes.
After playing and laughing with Zhao Qingyi for so long, Chu Yuanhe no longer wanted to be treated as someone who could be summoned and dismissed at will.
"I only need one word from you tonight. Do you really not have the slightest affection for me?" As he spoke, Chu Yuanhe's breath lingered on her face.
Zhao Qingyi's cheeks suddenly felt hot.
This question left her speechless. Even though she had been eloquent and efficient in managing the harem in the past, all her efforts were in vain now.
Chu Yuanhe felt a little lost, then he held her hand that was resting on the quilt and put her slightly cold hand against his face, "You don't like me, then do you like my face?"
His face also started to burn, and his touch was extremely hot. Zhao Qingyi curled up her fingers and tried to break free, "Prince..."
Before she could come up with an excuse, Chu Yuanhe took her hand and moved it down, first to her cheek, then to her jaw, then to the slightly raised spinous process on her neck, and finally to her collar...
"What about here? Don't like it either?"
Zhao Qingyi turned pale.
This familiar feel, this familiar scene...
It’s over, this time she is not drunk, she is sober!
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