Chapter 101 Coercion
Geng Er respectfully said, "Young Master!"
Ji Shu and Chunzhi exchanged a glance. She concealed the strangeness in her eyes, but a trace of doubt flashed through her mind. Her heart sank suddenly. Could this place be...?
The visitor was none other than Wei Ziming.
He glanced at Ji Shu, nodded to the two of them, and then raised an eyebrow and asked, "What brings Madam Ji here?"
Ji Shu first bowed, then forced a smile and asked, "And what brings Young Master Wei here?"
Wei Ziming stared intently at Ji Shu, his peach blossom eyes seeming to hold deep affection for everyone he looked at. He replied with a smile, "Miss Ji may not know, but this is my grandfather's library. The place you are currently occupying belongs to the Wei family!"
Ji Shu's expression changed slightly, and a sense of unease and discomfort suddenly rose in her heart. Was she actually in the Wei family's residence? Looking at the smile on Wei Ziming's face.
She carefully recalled the journey: first, she abandoned her carriage in the wilderness, and then she and Chunzhi traveled all the way to this place...
A terrible thought flashed through her mind: Could it be him? But why? Was it Wei Heng's revenge for everything she had done to her in Chongzhou?
Or is this person specifically targeting Pei Yanzhi and her?
Wei Ziming watched with great interest the various expressions of surprise and uncertainty on her face, and chuckled as he sat down.
It had been a long time since he had encountered anything that made him so happy and excited. He sat in the chair, watching her originally pale pink fingertips gradually turn white with anxiety.
He felt an urge to take her hand and kiss her, but he restrained himself, knowing that he had to be extremely patient with such a resilient and extraordinary woman.
Otherwise, the rabbit might bite if you're not careful.
When Ji Shu looked up, her eyes were filled with shyness and her voice trembled slightly: "Young Master Wei, I didn't expect that we two would accidentally wander into your territory. My maid and I accidentally took the wrong road and were thinking of asking for directions."
He glanced at the sky outside as if to be polite, and said apologetically, "It's just that it's not a good day. It's getting late. I'll catch up with you another day."
"Zhi'er, let's go!" Ji Shu grabbed Chunzhi's hand and was about to run outside.
Wei Ziming remained seated, only letting out a cold snort: "Geng Er, stop her!"
It was too late. Just as the two ran toward the gate, Geng Er was already waiting there. The master and servant could only watch helplessly as the dark gate closed.
Even if she hadn't understood it before, Chunzhi now realized that Doctor Wei was clearly after the young lady.
I don't know how they bribed the coachman in the manor to bring them here.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were stepping into the tiger's den!
Wei Ziming saw this scene but didn't care at all. His smile deepened. The woman who had haunted his dreams for the past few months was right in front of him.
He could even imagine that in a few hours, when it got dark, he would be able to do whatever he wanted.
Since coming of age, I have never been so eager to have someone, nor have I ever felt such a strong desire for a woman.
If she knew what he was thinking, she would probably spit in his face.
He had considered other methods, but it was inevitable that some people would notice. Although she had been driven out by the Marquis of Yan, she had ultimately been his woman and had been taken in by him.
If word got out, it would damage his reputation. It would be perfect to let her fall into his trap step by step.
Ji Shu pinched herself hard, blaming herself for being careless as she watched Wei Ziming approach her step by step.
Chunzhi stood in front of Ji Shu and said, "Young Master Wei, my lady is a woman of the Marquis of Yan. I advise you to think it over carefully."
She had thought that bringing up the Marquis of Yan would make the person in front of her more wary, but she hadn't expected it.
Wei Ziming was taken aback at first, then looked through her to Ji Shu behind her with great interest, and said in a hoarse voice, "Does Madam Ji think I don't know? If I'm not mistaken, Madam Ji was kicked out of the Marquis's mansion, wasn't she?"
He turned to Geng Er and asked, "Tell me, isn't this Marquis a bit too heartless towards women?"
Geng Er lowered his eyes and head, remaining silent.
Wei Ziming looked at her fair skin beneath her smoky pink gauze dress, and even from this distance, he could smell the delicate fragrance emanating from her body. He secretly took a deep breath.
She stepped forward and coaxed softly, "Look at how this father and son have treated you like trash. Why don't you, Madam Ji, choose a better tree to perch on and find someone else to follow?"
Ji Shu coldly watched his humiliation, and decided to stop pretending. She sneered, "Young Master Wei, do you think I'm some kind of prostitute who can be despised by anyone?"
As if knowing she wouldn't submit to him so quickly, and not expecting it to happen so soon, now that he had brought her into his residence, what would happen to her from now on was entirely up to him.
His gaze fell directly on Ji Shu, his eyes filled with greed, and his tone was feigned reproach: "Hey, how can you compare yourself to them? They're not even worthy to carry your shoes!"
After saying that, he pointed to the attic and said to her, "Look, how about you live in this attic from now on? Xingjian said that you have always liked reading. There are thousands of books in this attic, enough for you to pass the time."
Upon hearing this, Chunzhi turned pale with shock, staring in disbelief at his previous gentlemanly demeanor in Chongzhou.
He actually wanted to imprison the young woman here, never to leave.
Ji Shu's breath hitched, a chill creeping from the depths of her heart spreading throughout her body. She stared intently at him, radiating coldness, as if she were looking at a madman.
"Are you sick?!"
Do you know you're committing a crime?!
The darkness in Wei Ziming's eyes was astonishingly deep. Even Geng Er, who was standing next to him, looked up at the young master and was shocked by the undisguised desire in his eyes.
Seeing the fear on her face, he laughed instead: "What are you afraid of? I've made all the arrangements. Everything is provided inside. You've been doing well here these past few days. Once this turmoil has subsided and I'm in a better mood, I'll find you another courtyard, okay?"
As he spoke, he had already approached. Chunzhi hurriedly tried to stop him, but how could a weak woman with no weapons contend with a grown man who was eight feet tall?
"You're quite the loyal maid!" With that, he kicked Chunzhi away.
With a loud "thud," Chunzhi fell to the ground, weakly calling out "Lady" before fainting.
"Zhi'er!" Ji Shu tried to rush over, but Wei Ziming grabbed her wrist and made her unable to move an inch.
"It smells so good!" Wei Ziming glanced at Chunzhi lying on the ground without paying any attention, then lowered his head and took a deep sniff of her neck.
Ji Shu raised her hand to slap him, but he grabbed it, his face suddenly darkening: "Hmph! I still advise my wife not to act rashly. Your life is now in my hands."
"If you anger me, you should know what will become of you, a mere maid."
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