"What is he saying? Why don't I understand? I'm just taking a pregnancy-maintaining pill..."
Chen Xiaoru was puzzled, but remained expressionless. She didn't understand why Xuanyuan Che was suddenly so agitated. Could it be... that he had misunderstood something?
In this case, Chen Xiaoru decided to play along and began to build up her emotions, preparing to put on a show.
Chen Xiaoru suddenly broke free from Xuanyuan Che's arms. She staggered back a few steps until her back hit the cold earth wall and she was able to barely steady herself.
She raised her head and met Xuanyuan Che's gaze stubbornly. She could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes and they burst out, leaving clear tear marks on her pale cheeks.
She took a deep breath and asked in a hoarse voice:
"Why are you here? What are you doing here?"
She bit her lower lip so hard that it almost drew blood, in order to suppress the trembling in her heart.
Xuanyuan Che looked at Chen Xiaoru, a trace of pain and guilt flashing in his eyes. He slowly walked in front of her, his voice low and hoarse:
"It's my fault for breaking the promise... I... I'm tied up in official duties and can't get away."
Chen Xiaoru leaned against the cold earth wall, her vision blurred by tears, but she stubbornly refused to bow her head.
"Buoyed by official duties? Your Majesty is so busy that this thatched cottage is naturally not something you would consider appealing to. Furthermore, I am a humble girl, so how could I dare to expect Your Majesty to care about me?"
Her tone was cold, and every word she said pierced Xuanyuan Che like a sharp thorn.
Xuanyuan Che took a step forward, wanting to touch her, but she dodged him. "Xiao Ru, you know that's not what I meant..."
"What does that mean, Your Majesty?"
Chen Xiaoru suddenly looked up, her tearful eyes filled with a chilling chill.
Xuanyuan Che took a deep breath and suppressed his inner irritation.
"I said I would give you a status and a home for you and your child." He tried to comfort her with his promise.
"Name? Family?"
Chen Xiaoru seemed to have heard a huge joke. She laughed so hard that her whole body was shaking, and tears could not stop flowing down.
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that you already have a queen and three thousand beauties in your harem?"
After saying that, Chen Xiaoru seemed to realize something and said in disbelief.
"Child? You sent someone to follow me." Her voice trembled, with a hint of fear and anger.
"I just... want someone to protect you."
Xuanyuan Che's tone softened, a hint of pleading in it. "I'm worried you'll be in danger here alone."
"Protect?"
Chen Xiaoru sneered, "Sending people to monitor my whereabouts, is this your Majesty's protection? Or is it that your Majesty is afraid that I will ruin your good deeds and ruin your reputation?"
She pressed on step by step, questioning Xuanyuan Che.
He raised his hand, gently stroked Chen Xiaoru's cheek, and gently wiped away the tears on her face with his fingertips.
"Xiao Ru, I really like you..." His voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
"I know you've been wronged, but I swear I will definitely compensate you."
Chen Xiaoru waved his hand away with a glare as sharp as a knife.
"Like? Your Majesty, do you know how much of a luxury the word 'like' is to me? Now, I don't want your compensation, and please don't bother me anymore. Please leave!"
Xuanyuan Che was choked by her words and was speechless for a moment. He looked at the tearful yet stubborn woman in front of him, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart: guilt, pity, and a hint of indescribable irritation.
He grasped her shoulders tightly, with a subtle threat in his tone:
"Xiao Ru, I know you have resentment in your heart, but you also have to understand that some things can't be solved by your temper. You are not alone now, you are pregnant with my child, can you bear to let the child be born without a father? Can you bear to let him become a bastard who is ridiculed by others..."
"Are you threatening me, Your Majesty?"
Chen Xiaoru suddenly broke free from his grip, took a step back, stared at him coldly, and interrupted him.
"Your Majesty, are you threatening me, an orphan? Or do you think that a powerless woman like me should be at your mercy, without even the right to resist?"
Xuanyuan Che's face turned gloomy. He stared at Chen Xiaoru with a warning in his eyes.
"Xiao Ru, don't challenge my patience. You know, my patience has always been poor."
Chen Xiaoru met his gaze fearlessly and said word by word:
"Your Majesty, please go! Your patience has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to know whether your patience is good or bad."
She pushed Xuanyuan Che away with all her strength, staggered back a few steps, pointed at the door, and said coldly:
"Please leave! I don't want to see you again, ever!"
Xuanyuan Che looked at her, his eyes filled with helplessness and pain. He knew that his previous hesitation and delay had deeply hurt her.
He wanted to make amends and redeem herself, but her determination and resistance made him feel helpless.
"Xiao Ru, do you hate me so much? You won't even give me a chance to explain?"
He was silent for a moment, and finally sighed and said slowly:
"Xiao Ru, I know you can't accept me right now, and I also know you're resentful, but I won't give up. I'll give you time to calm down. But, child, I must take him away. He's of royal blood and can't be left alone!"
When Chen Xiaoru heard this, her face suddenly changed and she wanted to stay away from Xuanyuan Che, but Xuanyuan Che had anticipated this. He reached out and gently touched the back of her neck, and Chen Xiaoru fell down softly.
He carefully picked up Chen Xiaoru and gently placed her on the bed. Then he turned and walked to the door, saying in a deep voice to the air, "Ying!"
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