He was afraid that Zhao Ying would divorce him, afraid that he would not be able to see Zhao Ying again, afraid that Zhao Ying would have an affair... Well, she was his wife, she couldn't do these things!
He will be very angry!
As for why I'm angry...
For a moment, his brain seemed to be controlled by something, and he couldn't remember anything...
Shangguan Shu was confused when he heard Zhao Ying's soft and gentle voice in his ears, "Shangguan Shu, I know that divorce will hurt your dignity as a man, but since you don't like a woman, you shouldn't restrict her. Even if you like a woman, you shouldn't let her live alone..."
"Nothing can compare to the word 'like'. You shouldn't let Huai'an suffer for the sake of momentary face and loyalty."
"If you hadn't cared enough for her, why would she have lied to you about the two children's backgrounds? She just wanted to gain more of your love."
"You and Huai'an have been childhood sweethearts. There's nothing shameful about liking each other. Even if time has passed, you can still reconcile!"
Zhao Ying saw that Shangguan Shu seemed to have taken her words to heart, and there was a hint of confusion in his eyes. She pursed her lips and said in one breath, "Although I have been married to you for many years, you have never been moved by me. This really makes me sad, but I know you are a good person and you have never treated me badly. I don't hate you."
"I'm just as infatuated with you as I was before. That's why I can't bear to see you and your beloved separated. Why don't we try to divorce first? You'll always feel uncomfortable at first, and habits are hard to change, but we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater."
The confusion in Shangguan Shu's eyes became even more intense.
Zhao Ying looked gloomy. "I...actually, I hope that through the divorce, you can understand who you really like..."
"I can't believe you're so cold and heartless that you have no feelings for me at all..."
"Separate for a while, so you can look at your heart clearly."
Zhao Ying suddenly looked at Shangguan Shu and said excitedly, "If you want to understand that the person you like is me, I don't care whether it's Huai'an or anyone else. I will definitely come back to you!"
Zhao Ying's oath was like a thunder, shaking Shangguan Shu's ears.
It echoes endlessly.
Yeah, that's a good idea indeed...
Separate for a while...
His heart is really confused...
Zhao Ying was right. Since he didn't like her, why did he restrain her because of some inexplicable emotions?
Zhao Ying likes him...
No wonder she kept asking for a divorce from him, it turned out she was playing hard to get...
She wanted to test his sincerity...
Shangguan Shu's mind was in a mess, almost making it impossible for him to think.
He suddenly blurted out, "After the divorce, will you really come back?"
Zhao Ying's eyes flashed, and crystal tears rolled down her cheeks. She was so sad that she could hardly control herself, and her voice was choked with sobs. "Of course I am willing to do it. But by then, I'm afraid you will have forgotten me..."
The word "no" came out of his mouth, but was swallowed by Shangguan Shu.
Shangguan Shu ignored the severe pain in his chest and stared at Zhao Ying for a long while. His cloudy eyes gradually became clear and sharp.
He suddenly smiled, and his elegant and refined temperament emerged. He seemed to have become the man of the clear breeze and bright moon many years ago, without any hostility, undercurrents, cruel means, or deep scheming.
He chuckled, "Princess, at this point, I'm sure it's useless for me to say anything more to you. You won't believe me."
"I know what you're thinking... We've been talking openly and honestly today. Over the past decade or so, I've... cherished you, doted on you. Now, thinking back on all that's happened, I don't know if I was exploiting you or what... I'm truly happy and at peace, but I can't let you go..."
"As you said, since I like Huai'an, I can't treat her lightly."
"Whether you want to divorce me to test my feelings or you really don't want to be with me... I will grant your wish. I promise you, divorce me."
Zhao Ying's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she quickly lowered her brows to hide her excitement.
"I am not a despicable man who would take advantage of weak women, and I would not even bother to force a woman I don't like."
Shangguan Shu smiled coldly.
Coldness and rationality covered the raging fire in his heart like sand.
Yes, he doesn’t like Zhao Ying, there is no need to force her to stay!
It annoyed her and made him tired.
He should actually be glad that Zhao Ying was willing to divorce him.
Perhaps, those reluctances were really just because he was not used to it. After all, he had been with her for many years, and of course he was not used to being separated from her for a sudden time!
But everything is difficult at the beginning, and he shouldn't let Huai'an down again just because of some unfamiliarity!
Huai'an is not a good woman and she lied to him, but who made him like her? He can't tell what love is, but his brain won't lie to him!
The woman he likes is Huai'an!
"Princess, I have treated you badly over the years. I can promise you that if I get what I want, I will never touch your Zhao family's kingdom in my lifetime!"
Zhao Ying's heart trembled, and she nodded noncommittally, "I believe you!"
Shangguan Shu then said, "If I... really fell in love with the wrong person... Princess, I don't need you to promise to come back. I will get what I want myself!" The man's voice became colder.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu with admiration.
"When your leg is healed, we will go to your father and file for divorce..."
When they arrived at the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Shangguan Shu got off the carriage holding Zhao Ying.
Zhao Ying clung to Shangguan Shu's chest with affection and said wistfully, "Before we part, let me feel your warmth one last time..."
Shangguan Shu froze and remained silent.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress the throbbing and reluctance in his heart.
He kept reminding himself in his heart.
Now that he has said it, he can't regret it!
Not afraid, not afraid... He is not afraid!
Zhao Ying loves him!
Since I have feelings for him...
Even if they divorce, he is not afraid of not being able to get her back!
Don’t be afraid!!
He shouldn't feel pity or guilt towards her anymore, it's unfair to Huai'an...
For the last time, he gave her good medicine, otherwise the disease would become persistent and her legs would hurt even more when she got sick in the future!
Shangguan Shu breathed a sigh of relief and said calmly, "I'll carry you back to Ganyuan to apply medicine."
Zhao Ying bit her lip and whispered in his arms: "Runlang, you are so good to me..."
Shangguan Shu was heartbroken...
It was as if two little people were fighting in his mind. One was trying hard to tell him that the person he liked was Huai'an, and he should not let Huai'an down because of an ordinary person like Zhao Ying. The other little person recorded Zhao Ying's every move, every frown and smile, and gently said to him, "Kiss me if you want, why get a divorce? What's wrong with you?"
After much hesitation, Shangguan Shu carried Zhao Ying into the Gan Garden.
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