Chapter 50
The next moment, Wen Shu stood up and moved away, placing the half-empty jar of ointment on the table, but her gaze did not look at Pei Lingjun. "The medicine has been applied, so I won't bother you any longer, cousin."
As Wen Shu turned around, her forearm was suddenly grabbed. Pei Lingjun's five fingers locked her forearm, and the force prevented her from breaking free.
"That young man from the Qi family came with Lord Qi last night, and when he saw the pile of wreckage and bones, he almost wet his pants in fright," Pei Lingjun said, pinching her forearm and gently pulling her back. His tone was teasing. "I thought a lady like Fourth Sister wouldn't like such a frail person..."
Wen Shu gritted her teeth and tried to break free, but the difference in strength between men and women was too great, and she had to give up after a long while.
Then Pei Lingjun continued, "He can't even protect himself, how can he protect you? Cousin A-Shu—"
Finally unable to bear it any longer, Wen Shu slapped his hand away and turned to look at him. "I don't know why you keep trying to ruin my marriage with Cheng Xuan. Haven't you heard the saying 'It's better to tear down ten temples than to ruin one marriage'?"
The atmosphere was tense, until finally someone couldn't help but let out a soft sneer.
Wen Shu's face darkened as she quietly watched Pei Lingjun, who was smiling and looking up at her. His eyes held a deep, dangerous glint.
“But I’m not that kind of soft-hearted person. I can’t do the thing of tearing down ten temples rather than ruining one marriage.”
In an instant, Wen Shu froze on the spot, watching helplessly as Pei Lingjun's hand slid down her forearm, gripping her wrist. Then, he smiled, "Qi Chengxuan is not good enough for you. I can help you break off this engagement—"
"No need!"
Wen Shu quickly interrupted him, forcefully pulling her wrist back, causing the light pink wide sleeve to slip from the young man's hand.
Wen Shu pretended not to see Pei Lingjun's gloomy expression and took two steps back.
“I really like Mr. Qi, and my marriage is none of your concern, cousin.”
Pei Lingjun watched Wen Shu stride away, his pupils constricting. He had no reason to try and stop her from staying, not even for a moment!
"Young lady, this..."
Outside, Hanxiang, who was isolated from all the stories, was carrying two jugs of pear blossom wine and looked at Wenshu, who was slightly flustered, as she came out of the house.
Wen Shu held her knees and took a few deep breaths; the cool night breeze dispelled her fear and loss of composure.
The young woman suddenly let out a barely perceptible chuckle, the sound dissipating into the air, so faint it seemed as if it had never existed.
Pei Lingjun... you really went to great lengths to gain your father's trust.
She had already tried her best to avoid the karma from her past life and chose to marry Qi Chengxuan, so why was he still bothering her like this? Why did he still say those things that could be misunderstood?!
Unfortunately, it was no use; she was the one who seized the initiative this time.
Wen Shu closed her eyes tightly, forcefully suppressing the inexplicable bitterness in her heart. When she opened her eyes again, a clear look appeared in them.
She lost her composure; how could she feel emotions other than hatred because of Pei Lingjun's lies?
This is really...unacceptable.
"girl...?"
Wen Shu straightened up, her face much calmer now. She was about to give instructions when her voice trailed off as her gaze fell upon the two jars of pear blossom wine.
The composed, indifferent, and impeccable facade that had just been maintained crumbled at this moment!
That cup of poisoned pear blossom wine feels like it was just yesterday; the icy liquid slid down my throat, burning and corroding my internal organs.
She hasn't forgotten.
Pei Lingjun seemed to sense something and opened the door. He was already dressed, and his face was as bright and gentle as a breeze. He was not at all as domineering as when he forced Wen Shu to apply medicine for him inside the house.
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