Xin Yiyan smiled. She looked at Jiang Baichuan with a determined light in her eyes. "Jiang Baichuan, do you think I will be grateful to you for saying this? I tell you, the freedom I, Xin Yiyan, want is not something you can give me. Go away. I don't want to see you again."
At this time, the madam came in. Seeing the scene in the room, she hurriedly smiled and tried to ease the awkward atmosphere.
"Mr. Jiang, this is a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!" The madam smiled and tried to defend Xin Yiyan.
Jiang Baichuan looked at her coldly, his tone stern: "Misunderstanding? I heard the screams inside and thought it was something dirty, but I didn't expect that it was the princess who was living a life of drunkenness and debauchery here. Old brothel owner, what are you doing?"
The madam blushed and explained awkwardly, "Master Jiang, the princess...she was just in a bad mood and came to us to cheer herself up. We didn't expect her to drink so much."
Jiang Baichuan glared at the madam and turned to Xin Yiyan: "Princess, what kind of behavior are you taking? Do you know what you are doing?"
Xin Yiyan raised her head and looked at Jiang Baichuan with drunken eyes. A devilish smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Jiang Baichuan, what's it to you? I'm happy here, what can you do to me?"
Jiang Baichuan was so angry that his face turned ashen. He took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart: "Princess, by doing this, aren't you afraid of humiliating the reputation of the Yongding Marquis' Mansion?"
Xin Yiyan curled her lips in disdain: "Reputation? How much is reputation worth? As long as I'm happy, I don't care about anything else."
Jiang Baichuan stared at her, feeling increasingly disappointed.
"Is the only person you care about yourself? Is that why you're having fun here?"
Xin Yiyan snorted coldly and immediately shouted back, "Jiang Baichuan, are you humiliating me? I am the princess of the Yongding Marquisate after all. What qualifications do you have to say that to me?"
Jiang Baichuan frowned, about to retort, but saw Xin Yiyan's eyebrows arched, her eyes filled with defiance. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice, "Princess, don't you understand? I, Jiang Baichuan, have never had any improper thoughts. My respect for you comes from the bottom of my heart."
"Respect?" Xin Yiyan sneered, her eyes flashing with sarcasm. "Your so-called respect means flaunting your 'innocence' in front of me? Jiang Baichuan, do you really think your chastity is worth that much?"
Jiang Baichuan's expression turned grim. He gritted his teeth, suppressing the rage in his heart, and said sternly, "Xin Yiyan, you're wrong. I, Jiang Baichuan, may not be a pure-hearted young man, but I'm definitely not the type to flirt with other women. The reason I don't have a concubine is because I respect every woman and don't want them to get hurt."
Upon hearing this, Xin Yiyan burst into laughter, as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. Her eyes were filled with sarcasm as she pointed at Jiang Baichuan and said, "Jiang Baichuan, you're truly ridiculous. In this world, which man doesn't have three wives and four concubines? And yet you're flaunting your chastity here? It's truly laughable."
Jiang Baichuan's expression became increasingly ugly. He clenched his fists, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
At this moment, he must defend himself, otherwise the other party will think that he is really weak and can be bullied.
"Xin Yiyan, you are right. In this world, there are indeed many men who have three wives and four concubines. But that does not mean that everyone should go with the flow. I have my principles and my bottom line. I, Jiang Baichuan, would rather live alone until the end of my life than betray my beliefs." Jiang Baichuan said in a firm tone.
Xin Yiyan's smile faded upon hearing this. She looked at Jiang Baichuan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
"Jiang Baichuan, you really impressed me. But do you think you can win my respect like this?" Xin Yiyan said in a cold tone.
Jiang Baichuan pointed at Xin Yiyan, his face flushed, and scolded her, "Princess Ziyan, as a noble lady of the royal family, you should set an example. How can you belittle yourself and disgrace the reputation of the Yongding Marquisate!"
Xin Yiyan put on her clothes lazily, a scornful smile on her lips, glanced at Jiang Baichuan, a hint of boredom flashed in her eyes.
She gently adjusted her clothes and then said slowly, "Jiang Baichuan, what did you drink today that made you suddenly become so serious? Don't you usually like to see me show off in front of everyone and have fun? Why, today you are talking about my self-deprecation?"
Jiang Baichuan frowned and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He looked at Xin Yiyan and said firmly, "Princess, I know you once had feelings for me, but you can't give up your dignity and pursue those illusory pleasures. You should understand that your identity and status determine your actions."
Xin Yiyan's expression changed slightly when she heard this. She stared at Jiang Baichuan with wide eyes, as if she didn't know him. She chuckled and said, "Jiang Baichuan, you really are good at making sarcastic remarks. Yes, I used to like you because of your handsome face and your talented temperament. But now, I'm tired of you. Do you think you can control my fate and influence my choices? Let me tell you, I won't give up pursuing other men just for you, Baichuan."
Jiang Baichuan's expression became increasingly grim. He gritted his teeth, suppressing the rage in his heart. Looking at Xin Yiyan, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and said slowly: "Princess, do you think you can hurt me like this? Let me tell you, I, Jiang Baichuan, am not as fragile as you think. Even if you give up on me, I can still live well."
Xin Yiyan couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She looked at Jiang Baichuan, her eyes filled with mockery. "Jiang Baichuan, you're really confident. But let me tell you, not everyone in this world is like you, free to do whatever they want. No matter how powerful you are, Jiang Baichuan, it can't change the fact that I'm a noble lady from the royal family. And I won't change my choice just because of your preferences."
Jiang Baichuan's face grew paler and paler. He looked at Xin Yiyan, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
Xin Yiyan sneered and said confidently, "There are countless handsome men in the world. As a princess, don't I have the right to pursue the one I like?"
Jiang Baichuan frowned, looking at Xin Yiyan with a flicker of confusion in his eyes. He had never seen Xin Yiyan like this before. She was usually dignified, polite, gentle and virtuous, but now she was so straightforward, firm, and even a little rebellious.
"Princess, are your usual dignified and polite behavior all fake?" Jiang Baichuan asked, with a hint of imperceptible disappointment in his tone.
Xin Yiyan smiled slightly and nodded gently: "Yes, you saw through it all. So why should I pretend anymore?"
Jiang Baichuan was stunned. He didn't expect Xin Yiyan to admit it so directly. He looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Princess, why are you doing this?" Jiang Baichuan said softly, "You are of noble status. Who in the world wouldn't want to marry you? Why bother pursuing someone else so hard?"
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