"Have you forgotten that divorce agreement? Young Master Xie, you certainly have a short memory!"
Song Lingxi retorted without hesitation, even pushing Xie Changling away before hugging her blanket and leaning against the bedside.
As soon as she moved, she noticed the abnormality in her body. Recalling that when the Spring Breeze Dew took effect, she seemed to have been actively clinging to Xie Changling. Her face flushed, and she felt uncomfortable all over.
"Where did we get divorced? Even if we did, we can get back together. Besides, we're already like this, does Xi'er intend to abandon me?"
Xie Changling wrapped his long arm around Song Lingxi and pulled her back. Their skin touched, and they could feel each other's warmth.
He mimicked Xiao Beizhan's manner, pleading softly, his magnetic voice ringing in her ears, leaving Song Lingxi nowhere to escape.
"Don't talk nonsense! I... this was just an accident!"
Song Lingxi suddenly felt a little breathless, after all, she had indeed done something she shouldn't have, even if it wasn't intentional.
Xie Changling, however, would not back down. He had had enough of life without Song Lingxi and knew how naive he had been.
He thought his concessions would ensure Song Lingxi's lifelong peace, but today's events have taught him a lesson; no one is more at ease than himself.
"Xi'er, please don't reject me. Do you know how many times I almost died on the battlefield? At those times, you were all I could think about. Why couldn't I protect you with my life?"
"That's because you're afraid I'll implicate your parents!"
Now that the topic has come up, Song Lingxi finally voiced her resentment over the years. She could no longer be fooled; she was someone Xie Changling could abandon.
Song Lingxi was well aware of his concerns and understood his choice, but she couldn't accept it.
Why change your mind? Isn't it better to continue like this?
She didn't know why, but suddenly her emotions became agitated, and tears flowed uncontrollably, as if telling of her master's endless grievances.
"Don't cry, Xi'er, it was my fault, a terrible mistake."
Xie Changling gently kissed away the tears from Song Lingxi's eyes. His heart was also aching, a heart-wrenching pain.
It felt like he was back on that day, being pinned to the ground, watching helplessly as the Emperor forcefully took away his Xi'er.
"Xi'er, I don't care about anyone else, I just want to be with you and protect you."
Xie Changling gently kissed Song Lingxi's little face. His kisses carried a firm and comforting power, and slowly, Song Lingxi really stopped crying.
"What about the people from the Prime Minister's residence?"
She didn't know what to say, sobbing as she asked, unsure of what the future held, but inexplicably wanting his answer.
"I don't care anymore. If the Emperor tries to intimidate me again, or pressures me with my parents and brothers, I will fight to the death. Whether I win or lose, I will do it willingly and never abandon you again."
When Xie Changling said this, there was a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes. He had never thought of rebelling, but compared to losing Song Lingxi, what was a worthless life?
As for the Prime Minister and his wife, it seems he can only say that he is an unfilial son and will repay them by being a cow or a horse in his next life.
Song Lingxi was moved by the determination in his eyes, and her heart, which had been broken, was gradually pieced back together, as if all things were coming back to life in spring.
"Is that really what you think?"
"Yes, nothing can separate us except death."
Xie Changling's tone was unusually firm. He gently wiped away Song Lingxi's tears that welled up again with his large hand, praying in his heart that she would not reject him.
However, it seemed that heaven did not hear his prayers, because the next second, Song Lingxi shook her head.
“I can’t be so selfish, because my resentment will harm you and the Prime Minister’s mansion.”
"Our connection was severed five years ago. Forcing it will only hurt everyone. Let it be."
Song Lingxi didn't notice that after she said those words, Xie Changling's gentle facade suddenly crumbled.
A madness slowly crept into his eyes, a madness with a destructive, world-ending quality.
"Why did you suddenly change your mind? I'm not afraid of being implicated. I love you, and I'm willing to be a knife in your hand, a dog in your hands. Xi'er, why are you rejecting me?"
Xie Changling's voice changed, filled with madness and a hint of longing, like a lost demon chasing after a glimmer of light.
"Xi'er, since that's the case, then stay here, stay forever..."
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