Chapter 040 Chapter 40 (Additional update)

Xiao Yuanfu was simply furious.

This time his voice was a little louder than before, and what he said naturally reached Xie Qingya's ears.

In fact, it was intermittent just now, and Xie Qingya did hear it at least a little.

At least he heard one thing clearly——

Xu Duanyi is protecting him and his family.

Xie Qingya said nothing, but his gaze as he looked at Xu Duanyi gradually became deep and distant.

Xu Duanyi didn't know that Xie Qingya was looking at her.

Otherwise, she would not be so calm when talking to Xiao Yuanfu at this time.

"As the saying goes, don't do bad things, and don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door. As long as you don't do these things, why do you need to worry that I will hold it against you?" When Xu Duanyi said this, his features were still gentle and his tone was very gentle. He didn't let Xiao Yuanfu's temper disrupt his rhythm at all.

If this were any other time.

Whenever Xiao Yuanfu heard Xu Duanyi's voice, he would feel as if he were bathed in spring breeze. Why would he care what she said?

But at this moment——

Hearing Xu Duanyi say this, he was so angry that he bled.

It turns out that soft words are more powerful than verbal attacks!

How come he didn't know before that his cousin was so amazing?!

Xiao Yuanfu looked at Xu Duanyi and gritted his teeth for a long time, but after all, he was pampered and used to being flattered since he was a child, so he still refused to bow his head, especially in front of Xie Qingya. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you. Xiao Yuanfu looked at Xu Duanyi and said coldly: "Even if aunt loves you, after all, you and aunt don't have the same surname. I have the same surname as her, Xiao, and I am a member of the Xiao family!"

"You don't really think that Auntie would believe your little childhood stories and punish me, do you?"

"Even if my aunt punishes me, it will only be a minor punishment."

"Do you really think your aunt would scold me for you? I am a son of the Xiao family!"

The more Xiao Yuanfu spoke, the more he felt that he was right, and he couldn't help but become a little arrogant.

Yes!

It’s not like Xu Duanyi is the only relative of my aunt.

Him too!

He and my aunt have the same surname, Xiao, so they are a family. Their relationship is even closer than that between Xu Duanyi and my aunt!

No matter how favored Xu Duanyi is, he is still surnamed Xu and a member of the Xu family. He is not on the same family tree as them!

He really lost his mind just now.

In fact, why should he be afraid of Xu Duanyi?

And how long ago did that happen? It happened more than ten years ago. They were still young at that time. Who would take it seriously?

Xiao Yuanfu's backbone and pride suddenly returned.

He stood up, holding on to the servant's hand, and felt that his cousin had been in the palace for too long and took herself too seriously.

Sweep away the previous dejection.

Xiao Yuanfu looked at Xu Duanyi and suddenly chuckled, then took two more steps towards her.

He was not in the mood for that at the moment and continued to offend Xu Duanyi.

There is one thing that Xu Duanyi just said is correct.

If his aunt really knew how he felt about Xu Duanyi in the past, she would definitely not let him off easily.

He likes beautiful women.

But he didn't want to die under the peony flowers.

Xu Duanyi is beautiful, and he really likes her, but now that he has seen through her true face beneath her gentle mask, it is naturally impossible for him to continue to have such thoughts.

With his status, what kind of beauty can't he get?

Why should I ruin my bright future for Xu Duanyi alone?

This time he just wanted to warn her and let her know her identity.

Some things will pass if everyone takes a step back.

He can ignore what Xie Qingya did to him today, but Xu Duanyi should not try to threaten him.

But Xie Qingya, who had been standing behind, suddenly frowned when he saw him approaching.

Without saying a word, he walked over with a cold face.

This book is exclusively compiled for you by the LK team. When Xiao Yuanfu heard the footsteps, he looked up, and when he saw Xie Qingya's cold face, he couldn't help but remember the feeling of suffocation when he was pressed into the water just now.

For a moment, he really thought he was going to die.

His expression froze.

His steps paused subconsciously, and he even took a step back unconsciously.

After realizing what he had done, Xiao Yuanfu looked ashamed. He suddenly pushed the servant who was supporting him aside, straightened his clothes which were mostly wet by the water, stood up straight, raised his head, and said to Xie Qingya: "What are you looking at? Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

Xie Qingya looked at him like this, half-smiled, and then clicked his tongue again.

People like Xiao Yuanfu were the group he hated the most in his life, except for Cao Da. They relied on their family connections to do whatever they wanted and act like a bully.

He clearly has no ability at all, yet he still tries to act like he is awesome.

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It is surprising that such a person can hold a high position in the court.

Xie Qingya felt that his hands were really itchy.

But just as he was about to walk towards Xiao Yuanfu, his arm was suddenly grabbed by Xu Duanyi.

This was the first time Xu Duanyi took the initiative to pull his arm.

All reactions seemed to slow down at this moment.

Xie Qingya lowered his head and looked at the hand Xu Duanyi placed on his arm. He was so surprised that he even forgot to speak for a moment.

Xu Duanyi had not noticed Xie Qingya's appearance at this time.

She also acted in a desperate situation.

If she wasn't in a hurry, she wouldn't do this.

Not knowing what Xie Qingya would feel at this moment, Xu Duanyi did not dare to look at him. He just wanted Xie Qingya to stop talking for the time being.

She didn't want Xie Qingya to do anything again.

There is no need to hurt yourself when dealing with someone like Xiao Yuanfu.

Of course she had a way to shut him up.

Not feeling Xie Qingya's struggle, Xu Duanyi breathed a sigh of relief.

It's not bad.

Xie Qingya still gave her face outside.

Without any worries, Xu Duanyi stopped worrying and just looked at Xiao Yuanfu and continued to talk: "You said that your aunt will not punish you severely for those things that happened when you were young? But what if I say that you want to bully me today?"

Before Xiao Yuanfu could make an excuse, Xu Duanyi looked at him and continued, "Or, I told my aunt that when I was betrothed to the crown prince, you also wanted to bully me."

Seeing Xiao Yuanfu's eyes suddenly widen, Xu Duanyi smiled softly: "Second cousin, what do you think your aunt will think then?"

When Xu Duanyi said these words, he was still holding Xie Qingya's arm tightly, for fear that he would rashly beat Xiao Yuanfu again.

She could feel it.

After she finished speaking, Xie Qingya suddenly looked towards her.

But she did not look back at him at this time.

Instead, he continued to look at Xiao Yuanfu.

She saw that after a brief moment of daze, Xiao Yuanfu's expression suddenly changed and he shouted back: "What nonsense are you talking about? I..."

The words that were about to come out of his mouth subconsciously, because of the jealousy towards the deceased cousin Wen Zhao, even a dishonest person like Xiao Yuanfu couldn't help but feel a little scared at this moment.

He knew his aunt.

As long as it involves cousin Wen Zhao, she doesn't care whether his last name is Xiao or not!

If Xu Duanyi really went to his aunt and said such words, his aunt would definitely not let him off!

Xiao Yuanfu was really scared this time.

He was afraid that others would hear him, so he instinctively lowered his voice, but he couldn't suppress his anger, and growled at Xu Duanyi: "When did I ever have such thoughts? Xu Duanyi, don't slander me!"

No matter how courageous he is, he knows what he can do and what he cannot do!

Even if he really had this idea in his mind, he has never tried it!

Xu Duanyi smiled.

She was not frightened by Xiao Yuanfu's appearance, and she still replied softly: "Who would think that I am slandering you?"

Without waiting for Xiao Yuanfu to speak, Xu Duanyi asked him again with a smile: "Second cousin, do you think they will believe you or me?"

Xiao Yuanfu became even more panicked by Xu Duanyi's smile.

Bewildered.

He glanced at the servant beside him, and he suddenly pulled the man over, pointed at him and said to Xu Duanyi: "I, I have a witness, he, he heard everything you said just now!"

"Don't try to slander me!"

But Xu Duanyi just looked at him helplessly, as if he was looking at a child who had done something wrong.

She said nothing.

Xiao Yuanfu, however, felt a sense of futility and powerlessness.

Gradually loosening his grip on the servant's hand, Xiao Yuanfu clearly understood what was going on.

No one will believe him.

I'm afraid even his grandmother and mother, who loved him the most, wouldn't believe him and would just try to cover it up for him.

Catching eagles all year round.

Today, I was pecked in the eye by an eagle.

This was the first time in Xiao Yuanfu's life that he experienced this feeling.

He was furious, but he no longer had the arrogance he had before. He just raised his head, looked at Xu Duanyi, then looked at Xie Qingya, then pointed at them with his finger, and then suddenly left without saying a word.