"If you hadn't done such a shameless and vulgar thing, how could I have lost control of my emotions? How could I have lost the demeanor of a lady from a noble family?"
Shangguan Wanning tried to shake off Mu Jingrui's hand but failed. Just when she wanted to give in, Mu Jingrui let go on his own initiative.
"How am I shameless? Are you talking about her?"
Mu Jingrui pointed at the purple-dressed girl beside him with tears in her eyes, took a deep breath, and said calmly: "You know, military concubines have existed since ancient times. The soldiers guarding the border are in iron armor and can lose their lives at any time."
"The court allows us to enjoy our lives in peace, but why is it considered shameless in your eyes?"
Shangguan Wanning stood there in a daze, looking at Mu Jingrui in disbelief.
After a long while, she was at a loss for words and retorted: "But...but I...I am your fiancée. You are doing this with other women. Do you care about my feelings?"
"You didn't consider my feelings." Mu Jingrui's attitude was a little cold. "I am a normal man. I am not married to you and cannot have sex with you, so why can't I find another woman?"
"Shangguan Wanning, I only asked Junji to accompany me to give you face and give face to your Shangguan family. Don't continue to make trouble, otherwise... it will be embarrassing for everyone."
"Hmph, Mu Jingrui, so I should thank you?" Shangguan Wanning sneered, and her red eyes forced back the tears.
"Get out." Mu Jingrui ordered them to leave.
"What if I don't go out?"
Mu Jingrui's face darkened, and he was obviously annoyed.
He pulled the purple-clothed girl into his arms, gently stroked her cheek with his fingers, glanced at Shangguan Wan Ning and said, "Then...don't take anything you see in a while to heart."
Shangguan Wanning clenched her fists, lowered her head and closed her eyes, trying her best to hold back but still exploded.
She rushed forward, swept everything on Mu Jingrui's desk to the ground, and looked at Mu Jingrui angrily.
"Mu Jingrui, I am the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the Princess An Ning, who was personally conferred the title by the Queen Mother. I will never tolerate such a thing happening. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future."
Shangguan Wanning picked up the oil lamp next to her and held it in her hand, looking very aggressive.
"Kick her out now and promise not to touch other women in the future, then I will pretend that what happened today never happened. If you ..."
"What if I say no?"
Mu Jingrui's face turned pale. The purple-clothed girl standing next to him could already feel the murderous aura, which made her scalp tingle.
“No one can say no to me.”
As soon as Shangguan Wanning finished speaking, she threw the oil lamp onto the table full of documents next to her.
In an instant, flames sprang up, Mu Jingrui's face changed suddenly, and he rushed forward to grab it.
Shangguan Wanning opened her arms and blocked his way, refusing to give in.
Seeing the fire growing bigger and bigger, Mu Jingrui pushed Shangguan Wanning hard in desperation.
The purple-clothed girl saw Mu Jingrui rush over and pull out a piece of silk cloth from the official documents regardless of the fierce fire.
However, it was too late. The silk cloth burned quickly after being ignited by the flames and turned into ashes in the blink of an eye.
The soldiers outside the door rushed in and put out the fire, but all the documents were burned.
Mu Jingrui's expression was terrifyingly gloomy, and everyone lowered their heads and dared not make a sound.
He turned around to look at Shangguan Wanning and approached step by step. His fierce aura sent chills down people's spines.
"Shangguan Wanning, do you know that you did something stupid?"
Shangguan Wanning also realized that she was in trouble, so she retreated to a corner, with no way out.
Her face was a little pale and her voice was trembling.
"I...I was just impulsive. Besides, if you weren't angry with me, why would I..."
"you……"
Mu Jingrui raised his hand high, and Shangguan Wanning closed her eyes in fear.
For a long time, the slap did not fall.
Shangguan Wanning was trembling with fear, only to see Mu Jingrui looking at him with bloodshot eyes.
"roll."
"Just go. Mu Jingrui, once you've spoken, you can't forget it. Tonight, we are done with each other. Even if you beg me on your knees in the future, don't expect me to change my mind."
Shangguan Wanning pushed Mu Jingrui hard, rushed out of the military tent crying, and rode back to the city overnight.
Early the next morning, Mu Jingrui led his troops to attack the Turks.
Capital city.
"Dad, good news."
Ling Yuwen came to the garden excitedly and saw his father standing in front of the birdcage feeding the birds.
"I just received news from the border that Mu Jingrui was defeated step by step by the Turks and was about to retreat back to the border."
Ling Ruiying paused and frowned slightly.
"Although Mu Jingrui is arrogant, he still has some real skills. He was originally evenly matched with the Turks, how come the situation suddenly reversed?"
"I think it has something to do with Shangguan Wan Ning."
Ling Yuwen looked delighted and proud.
"Our alliance treaty fell into Mu Jingrui's hands. Liu Xian sent assassins to use the beauty trap to take it back, but was caught by Shangguan Wanning. She got jealous and had a big fight with Mu Jingrui, and accidentally helped us burn all the evidence."
"Mu Jingrui had a falling out with Shangguan Wanning, and he also lost Shangguan Yue, his great backer. Now, he has neither the support of the crown prince nor the help of his future father-in-law in the court, so of course he is panicking."
Ling Yuwen's analysis seemed reasonable, but Ling Ruiying always felt it was too sudden.
"Dad, women, no matter how smart they are, are still petty. Should we take advantage of Mu Jingrui's defeat and implement our original plan?"
Ling Ruiying pondered for a long time and shook his head gently.
"No, now is a time of trouble, not the best time. The prince is still alive, which is a serious threat. While Mu Jingrui is like a lost dog, we must uproot him first. I want to make sure that nothing goes wrong."
Ling Yuwen had never questioned his father's decision, and said, "Okay, let's do as Dad says. I'll go and tell our people to stay put."
"Um."
"Dad, then...what should we do with Shangguan Wan Ning? She's already on her way back. Should we...kill her?"
"She's just a woman, she can't cause much trouble. Besides, I don't want to have a feud with Shangguan Yue. Her life or death is not important, so it doesn't matter if she comes back."
Ling Ruiying didn't take Shangguan Wanning seriously at all.
Shangguan Wanning brought Grape and several accompanying guards and returned to the capital city day and night.
Looking at the familiar streets in front of me, I couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions.
She tightened the reins, took a deep breath, and headed towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.
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