After fighting for a day and a night, and exhausting his strength on the Four Qiaos, Qi's body was no longer able to move, but his mind remained clear.
Shu Yao's death was like a sharp awl, piercing straight into his heart. Ever since she married Huo Jingsha, he had deliberately avoided everything related to her. Who would have thought that he would be indirectly killed by that scoundrel Huo Jingsha? He regretted it deeply. He wished he had chosen Shu Yao that day and kept her away from Huo Jingsha. He regretted even more that he shouldn't have offended Feng Zhan to save that vile woman in front of him. Who knew that he would end up getting involved with Luo Wenpei, leading to this disaster?
Yes! He was also indirectly responsible for Shu Yao's death.
He pulled out the jade earring he had kept for many years from his bosom, and the beautiful and charming face of Shu Yao reappeared before his eyes. She had always been stubborn, beautiful, and full of vitality, so how could she have passed away at such a young age?
Thinking of this, a dull pain shot through his chest, and self-reproach and regret overwhelmed him. If Shu Yao was destined to die, then he might as well go with her; after all, there was nothing left in this world for him to cherish. Having made up his mind, he stood up, got out of bed, dressed, and walked out of the room step by step. He didn't look at Si Qiao beside him once, so he didn't realize that Si Qiao had woken up because of his movements and was quietly following behind him.
He walked along the corridor to a secluded spot in the backyard, finding the night air exceptionally fresh—the first time in twenty-five years he'd truly savored its scent. But none of that mattered anymore. Since Shu Yao had died because of him, he would repay her with his life; perhaps they could meet again in the afterlife.
A relieved smile appeared on his lips. He gathered all his inner energy and struck the top of his head with his palm.
Crack—a crisp sound of bone breaking suddenly rang out. Qi opened his eyes in panic and saw Si Qiao lying on the ground, holding her arm with one hand and looking pale.
He was furious at her obstruction and snapped, "Who told you to meddle in other people's business?"
Si Qiao was in so much pain she almost fainted, but upon hearing this, she still forced a smile. "Hmph! You want to die? No, I won't allow it, because you swore that you would never abandon me!"
Upon hearing this, Qi's eyes flashed with a cold light. She still dared to mention that damned vow to him? It was this vow that had shamelessly haunted her for so long, and now she dared to use it to blackmail him? She was simply courting death!
His face contorted with rage. He bent down and yanked her up from the ground. Seeing her desperately trying to endure the pain, and the beads of sweat rolling down her forehead, he felt a surge of pleasure. "What the hell are those bullshit vows? I don't even care about dying, why would I care about those words? Let me tell you, I've never cared about you. Apart from Shu Yao, all other women are like cats and dogs to me, including you!"
"But you allowed me to stay by your side and took me countless times." Si Qiao cried out in disbelief, unable to hide her heartache. After spending so much time and giving so much sincerity, she was still worthless in his heart.
“So what? My horse is always with me.” Qi leaned closer to her, almost touching her nose. “I don’t care who I take, just as I don’t care who I kill.”
Si Qiao was deeply hurt by his coldness. After a moment of stunned silence, she finally closed her eyes slowly, shutting out his ruthless appearance and suppressing the bitterness in her heart. She couldn't understand... how could he possess both such extreme emotions as infatuation and ruthlessness at the same time?
"Yes! I understand! I know!" She heard her own voice say this, and she also heard indifferent laughter. "But... Sister Shuyao likes her husband. She only treats you as a friend. She told me this herself. She won't, she won't like you going down to accompany her, just like... you don't want me to accompany you."
These words are heartbreaking, but she truly doesn't care about anything anymore. For love, she can be humble to the point of being insignificant. This is how lowly the daughters of the Yan ethnic group are!
"If you know, then get lost. I don't need your help." Qi was hit where it hurt, and suddenly shoved Si Qiao away, looking at her with hatred as she staggered backward. "What do you know! You're just a slut who sleeps with anyone and is promiscuous. What right do you have to talk about liking or disliking someone?"
The excruciating pain of broken bones paled in comparison to the agony in her heart. Si Qiao was drenched in cold sweat, her whole body trembling slightly with pain. She felt her vision blur and her body sway unsteadily. She had finally witnessed his cruelty today. If she had a choice, she would rather spend her life being the promiscuous, loveless woman they called her, but her heart was no longer her own.
A self-deprecating sneer escaped from her bitten lips. Si Qiao forced her eyes open, met Qi's contemptuous gaze with her head held high, and took a deep breath, saying, "I may not be qualified to talk, but I dare to fight for what I want, unlike you, coward, who doesn't know how to seize opportunities even when they're right in front of you. But as for Sister Shu Yao, do you think she'll come back to you just because she's dead? Dream on! She loves Huo Jing Sha, and she'll only ever want Huo Jing Sha. If you're a man, go and kill Huo Jing Sha, let him go down to join Sister Shu Yao!"
Qi clenched his fists tightly at his sides, struggling to suppress the urge to kill her with a single blow. But... her words inexplicably resonated with him. That's right! Shu Yao never wanted her from the beginning. Even if he went to accompany her unilaterally, she wouldn't accept it. It was better to give her what she wanted most; that was true fulfillment.
"Shu Yao, I promise you, I will definitely send Huo Jingsha to be with you." In a low, hoarse voice, he uttered the vow that had tormented him so much. Now, this would become his only mission in life.
Upon hearing his words, Si Qiao breathed a sigh of relief, then her body went limp and she fainted.
As long as he can live well, nothing else really matters.
When she woke up again, she found that her arm was in a splint. The maid told her that the master had carried her back and personally fixed the fracture. Then he left the mansion in a hurry and disappeared.
When Si Qiao heard how much he had done for her, a warm current surged through her heart, but when she learned he had left, it was overshadowed by a deep sense of loss. Where had he gone? Ha… she knew. That stubborn fellow had gone to kill Huo Jingsha, the head of the Imperial Guard!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
