Murong Xi and Su Mochen's first meeting ended unhappily with the "Su Mochen's White Phoenix Hairpin Incident".
Because after Murong Xi received the white phoenix hairpin and praised it, his possessiveness immediately returned.
Although the white phoenix hairpin was very precious at first, Murong Xi had become unaware of its value because she wore it every day. However, when it appeared on another woman's head, and was given away by a man she cared about, her desire to take it back grew stronger.
So she suggested to Su Mochen that she try them on.
In Su Mochen's view, the white phoenix hairpin was a token of love that Jing Zhe specially gave her. Even Zhu Xinning didn't have one, so why did Murong Xi wear it?
What's the difference between that and lending her your own man?
So Su Mochen rejected her without hesitation, and the scene where they were praising each other and having a good time instantly collapsed.
Emerging from the palace, Murong Xi maintained a stern expression. Jing Zhe dared not say a word, fearing that a single inappropriate comment might cause Murong Xi to erupt in anger on the street, making him a laughingstock.
However, Murong Xi's anger did not subside just because Jing Zhe remained silent. The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she became, and her breathing became heavier. Jing Zhe secretly realized that something was wrong.
Because of the snow, there were few pedestrians on the streets, except for groups of children chasing and playing. Jing Zhe didn't dare to continue on the main road, but instead pulled Murong Xi into a deserted alley, where no one would see the outburst.
Sure enough, after entering the alley for a short while, Murong Xi stopped and forcefully shook off Jing Zhe's hand.
"Why did you give my white phoenix hairpin to someone else?"
"I don't care, go and get the white phoenix hairpin back!"
"I've already given you face today. If you don't go and get it back, I'll go and ask her for it myself!"
"..."
Murong Xi spoke in a cold, aggressive voice.
Taking my things and acting all high and mighty with me?
This is an insult I absolutely cannot swallow!
Jing Zhe scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, how can we take back something that has been given away?"
"This white phoenix hairpin did indeed originally belong to the Empress, but I saved her, and she willingly gave it to me, didn't she?"
"If you give it to me, it's mine. I have the right to dispose of the white phoenix hairpin, so it's okay for me to give it to my senior sister, right?"
"So now this white phoenix hairpin belongs to her, and I have no right or reason to take it back!"
"..."
Jing Zhe's analysis was so logical and well-founded that Murong Xi was momentarily speechless.
"I don't care, you have to give it to me!"
At this moment, Murong Xi stomped her foot. Her reckless attitude showed no trace of her former empress status; she was clearly just an unreasonable woman who would argue!
Jing Zhe gave a wry smile and tentatively asked, "You've seen it yourself. Given my senior sister's current condition, how could she possibly want it back? Why don't you tell me what you want? I can give you anything except the white phoenix hairpin!"
Jing Zhe patted his chest and assured him.
"real?"
Murong Xi thought for a moment, then squinted and asked.
"Of course!"
Seeing that Murong Xi was showing signs of softening, Jing Zhe was quite satisfied. He was just afraid that she would be stubborn and unyielding!
"Okay, you said it!"
Murong Xi raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and looked at Jing Zhe as he reached out his hand, saying each word clearly, "I want—you!"
"..."
If the scene were different, such as a closed room or a soft bed, Jing Zhe would definitely want to hear those words.
But now, he's a little scared.
"Your Majesty, this won't do..."
"Why not? You said you'd give me anything except the white phoenix hairpin!"
Murong Xi said with dissatisfaction.
"This... I meant the gift!"
"I'll just treat you as a gift!"
"The gift I'm referring to... can't be a living creature!"
"What, you mean you'll belong to me if you die?"
"..."
Seeing that Murong Xi looked serious and wasn't joking, Jing Zhe could only marvel at her thought process.
He smiled wryly and said, "Your Majesty, that's not what I meant..."
"Then what do you mean? I want you!"
Murong Xi's tone was firm, and coupled with her stunning beauty, for a moment, Jing Zhe even considered giving in to her.
However, upon further considering her status as an empress and the repeated admonitions from Zhu Xinning and Su Mochen, Jing Zhe ultimately became afraid.
Faced with the choice between Murong Xi and Zhu Xinning and the other women, Jing Zhe would undoubtedly choose the latter. If Murong Xi were willing to accept only his body, not him, and remain chaste and alone for him until the end, then Jing Zhe might consider it…
However, as soon as he had this idea, even he himself felt that he was dreaming. How could there be such a good thing in the world?
"Your Majesty...this really won't do..."
Why not?
Murong Xi's temper flared up, and she said coldly, "Don't you really have any feelings for me at all?"
"..."
Without waiting for Jing Zhe's reaction, he came straight at him, forcing Jing Zhe to retreat repeatedly. The alley was only a few steps wide, and in a short while, Jing Zhe had nowhere left to retreat and was forced into a corner.
Murong Xi took another step forward, bringing her within a fist's distance of Jing Zhe. Seeing Jing Zhe pinned against the wall, a smile flickered across Murong Xi's lips, but quickly vanished.
Seemingly afraid that he would run away, Murong Xi reached out and placed both hands on the walls on either side of Jing Zhe's head, trapping him inside.
"..."
At this moment, Jing Zhe was still a little confused.
He's always pinning other people against the wall, but who would have thought he'd be the one getting pinned against the wall himself!
At this moment, Murong Xi spoke again: "I'm asking you, don't you really have any feelings for me at all?"
Murong Xi was already a stunning beauty, and with her status and气质 (qi zhi, a combination of temperament, bearing, and aura), she was now so close to Jing Zhe that her breath, fragrant and moist, tickled his face, making him feel itchy, and the itchiness wasn't just on his face…
"..."
Seeing that Jing Zhe was still hesitant and had no intention of answering, Murong Xi became angry: "Don't tell me you have no feelings for me! If you have no feelings, why...kissed me...touched me...and provoked me like that!"
Murong Xi, who had originally decided to have nothing more to do with Jing Zhe and leave after visiting the newspaper office, was provoked by Su Mochen. Her emotions overcame her reason, and in this deserted alley, she didn't care about face or dignity anymore and blurted it all out.
Hearing this, Jing Zhe felt he couldn't just remain indifferent and pretend to be dead anymore. After all, he wasn't made of stone; he was just currently caught in a dilemma.
"Of course I can feel it..."
These words seemed to have a magical power. All of Murong Xi's previous anger, dissatisfaction, and agitation gradually faded after hearing them, and her expression became very peaceful.
"Waaaaah~"
It seemed that all the constraints that had been weighing on his heart were released at this moment.
Murong Xi could no longer hold on and collapsed onto Jing Zhe, crying…
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