He couldn't delay Wan'er's life.
Even without the Seventh Prince, he was not worthy of Wan'er.
Wan'er is a phoenix girl.
She is someone that countless outstanding men in the world would flock to.
She was the God of War and guardian deity of the Great Xia Dynasty, and the faith in the hearts of the people.
She is stunningly beautiful, incredibly strong, and exceptionally intelligent; she deserves the best man in the world.
But he was just a sickly man.
He won't live much longer.
They had absolutely no ability to protect her.
Even when he was attacked just now, it was Wan'er who protected him...
How could someone as useless as him deserve to like Wan'er?
Thinking of this, Ji Wenruo's eyes were filled with sorrow.
Even if you see your own heart clearly, what then?
So what if I can't see it clearly?
unimportant.
None of this matters.
All he needs to do is protect Wan'er.
Thinking of this, Ji Wenruo lowered her eyes, concealing the complex emotions within them.
He unconsciously took another step back, widening the distance between him and Qin Wan once again.
That's fine.
To be Wan'er's forever brother.
Just like before.
Ji Wenruo was merely Wan'er's elder brother.
Noticing the change in Ji Wenruo's expression, Qi Xiao's lips curled slightly, and a hint of pleasure appeared in his eyes.
Seeing the two men locked in a fierce confrontation, and then seeing Ji Wenruo step back, Qin Wan felt a faint sense of relief.
That's fine too.
At least he won't get hurt.
The original owner wouldn't be sad either.
Seeing that Ji Wenruo was not entirely heartless towards her, the original owner must have been happy.
Thinking of this, Qin Wan's gaze returned to Qi Xiao in front of her.
"We should continue on our way."
Qi Xiao's burning gaze returned to her.
Their eyes met, and seeing Qin Wan's evasive gaze, Qi Xiao smiled faintly, "Okay."
With Ji Wenruo, their rival in love, dealt with, there's no rush with Qin Wan.
After all, she's a young woman, so it's understandable that she'd be shy and need time to adjust.
Take your time...
Thinking of this, Qi Xiao released his grip on Qin Wan's hand.
After regaining her freedom, Qin Wan breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, a fleeting look of joy flashing across her eyes.
Seeing her "adorable" reaction, Qi Xiao's thin lips curled up, and his eyes were filled with pleasure.
So cute...
I really, really want to hide her away...
Where should we hide it?
Hmm...
After dealing with all the assassins, the three continued their journey.
Seeing the paleness on Ji Wenruo's face, Qin Wan's eyes showed a faint worry.
Is he really alright?
Qi Xiao glanced at Ji Wenruo and said, "He was born weak, but the Prince of Huainan took good care of him, so he won't die."
Qin Wan: "..."
Qi Xiao spoke quite loudly, and Ji Wenruo heard him too. His face paled, and he subconsciously looked towards Qin Wan.
"Wan'er, your elder brother is alright."
"Brother, how about I stay here with you and rest for a bit, while Qi Xiao rides off to buy a new carriage?"
Qi Xiao: "???"
"You're dreaming!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Wan glared at him irritably, while Ji Wenruo's expression stiffened.
"Wan'er, your brother is really alright."
"It's just riding a horse, my brother's body can handle it."
"Besides, we're almost in the city, so it won't be a problem."
Ji Wenruo was really considerate; compared to him, Qi Xiao seemed exceptionally servile.
For example, right now...
Ji Wenru insisted that she was fine and could ride a horse on her own, but Qi Xiao, a strong and healthy man, suddenly clutched his chest and cried out in pain...
Qin Wan: "..."
Ji Wenruo: "..."
"I might have accidentally hurt myself while I was being moved. I'm afraid I can't ride a horse alone right now..." Qi Xiao clutched his chest, looking at Qin Wan with burning eyes.
"My brother isn't feeling well, so the best option is for one of us to ride with him."
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao didn't hesitate at all and blurted out, "I don't want to."
"I'm not interested in men."
Ji Wenruo: "..."
“Then I’ll have to ride with my older brother,” Qin Wan said.
"no!"
"I won't allow it!"
"I disagree!"
Qi Xiao blurted out, reaching out to tightly grasp Qin Wan's hand, his deep eyes fixed on her.
Qin Wan: "..."
"Qi Xiao, stop fooling around." Qin Wan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao curled his lips into a cold sneer, and without thinking, he grabbed Qin Wan's slender waist and firmly restrained her.
With a leap, he and Qin Wan landed safely on the horse's back.
Qi Xiao didn't even glance at Ji Wenruo standing beside the two of them.
"drive!"
After saying that, Qi Xiao led Qin Wan away without looking back.
Ji Wenruo was left standing there alone, staring blankly at their departing figures for a moment.
...
...
...
After a long while, Ji Wenruo finally came to her senses, looked at the horse that was obediently grazing with its head down, and sighed softly.
Ji Wenruo nimbly mounted her horse and chased after Qin Wan and Qi Xiao in the direction they had gone.
"Qi Xiao, you've gone too far." Qin Wan pursed her red lips, a hint of displeasure in her eyes.
"What? You want to choose him?" Qi Xiao narrowed his eyes and stared at her with a threatening look.
Qin Wan: "..."
"I didn't," Qin Wan said helplessly.
"Then you shouldn't have focused your attention on him," Qi Xiao said unhappily.
"He shouldn't be mentioned at all."
"I'm very unhappy to hear you talk about him and care about him!"
Qin Wan: "..."
"He's just my older brother," Qin Wan sighed softly.
Qi Xiao scoffed, "Do you know what that sounds like?"
Qin Wan was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "What?"
"In Shengjing, people really like to have marriages between relatives. There are quite a few cousins who get together, but some of the cousins are of low status and can't be the main wife."
"Whenever these cousins are caught having secret rendezvous, the men usually say one thing."
Qin Wan: "..."
"She's just my cousin."
...
...
...
Qin Wan fell into an eerie silence.
Seeing her reaction, Qi Xiao sneered, "Heh."
Qin Wan: "..." This man is truly something else.
He is undoubtedly the number one person who speaks in a sarcastic and unsettling way!
After a brief silence, he stared at Qi Xiao with an increasingly intense and unsettling gaze.
Qin Wan knew that if she didn't say something to explain herself, the man in front of her probably wouldn't let her off the hook... as well as Ji Wenruo.
Thinking of this, Qin Wan sighed softly, "My elder brother and I grew up together. If something were to happen, how could it possibly involve you and me?"
Upon hearing Qin Wan's words, Qi Xiao scoffed, "Don't think I can't see through you."
"What?" Qin Wan frowned and looked at him.
"That sickly guy likes you." Qi Xiao's eyes showed strong repulsion when Ji Wenruo was mentioned.
Why is Ji Wenruo so lucky?
I grew up with her since I was little.
She has protected him since he was a child.
She's been clinging to me since I was little.
He was even admired by her...
Thinking of this, Qi Xiao's eyes flickered between light and shadow, his emotions churning within them...
At the same time, his large hand, which was restraining Qin Wan's waist, tightened and tightened, pressing Qin Wan's body deeper into his arms...
It's like...
He wanted to press her deep into his body, to become one with him, as if they would never be separated again...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com