"I disagree!"
Gu Zhixing's voice suddenly rose, and his hands hanging at his sides trembled slightly.
His eyes were filled with resentment and anger, as if he had been deeply stung by Shen Jintang's words.
That sounds nice, but now you know it's not appropriate. Why didn't you say so before?
Isn't it just that we used to need him, but now that he's no longer helpful, we're just going to abandon him?
Shen Jintang frowned slightly, her tone still calm yet firm: "Whether you agree or not doesn't matter much. As long as one of us says it's over, our relationship will never be the same again. It's only a matter of time before it ends."
Her gaze was calm, as if stating a fact, without the slightest wavering.
Gu Zhixing was clearly angered by her words. He gripped Shen Jintang's shoulders, his fingers tightening slightly, as if trying to read a hint of wavering in her eyes.
He stared intently into her eyes, his voice tinged with accusation: "Is it because I'm too spoiled and can't help you that you're going to dump me?"
Shen Jintang was slightly taken aback, then shook her head and said softly, "No."
Gu Zhixing, however, refused to let it go. He said stubbornly, "Shen Jintang, one cannot be so short-sighted!"
He took a deep breath, his voice tinged with urgency: "You must know, I am the heir apparent. My status is what it is, and I can help you a lot. It will definitely be easier for you if you rely on me than if you're all alone."
He used to despise using power and status to oppress others, but now that Shen Jintang wanted to leave, he couldn't think of any other way to keep her. He knew very little about Shen Jintang, only that she liked power, so he would use power to keep her.
"Or perhaps you think I'm uneducated and too naive in my dealings with others?"
He let go of her hand, a hint of panic and unease in his eyes, and explained, "It's okay, I'm only seventeen, and I'll only be eighteen after the New Year. You have to let me grow up, and I'll study hard."
He paused, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes: "And you know, I'll be taking the imperial examination after the New Year, and I'll do my best. Then I can go to court with you, and I can help you a lot. Please... please don't leave me, okay?"
Gu Zhixing's voice echoed in Shen Jintang's ears. Her eyelashes drooped slightly, obscuring the emotions in her eyes, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.
She remained silent for a moment, and finally just sighed softly.
"Shen Jintang, give me another chance. I'm still useful."
Gu Zhixing's voice carried a hint of pleading, a humility he had never shown before.
He had never cared so much about anyone, nor had he ever longed to keep anyone.
His eyes were filled with anticipation and unease, as if he were waiting for her response.
Shen Jintang exhaled a soft breath and gently removed Gu Zhixing's hand from her shoulder.
Her tone was calm, yet tinged with coldness: "Your Highness, your feelings for me are nothing more than resentment because you haven't yet had me."
Her eyes were clear and firm, as if she could see through his thoughts. "How about this, let's have a night together, and Your Highness will surely forget about it."
As she spoke, Shen Jintang tiptoed, reached out to unbutton Gu Zhixing's collar, and gently kissed him at the same time.
Her movements were gentle yet provocative; the moment she kissed his collarbone, Gu Zhixing's body trembled slightly.
He looked down and saw that several buttons on his collar had been undone, revealing a patch of fair skin. His cheeks involuntarily flushed, and he instinctively grasped Shen Jintang's hand.
"Your Highness can't be that naive, can he? Doesn't he even understand this simple matter between men and women?"
Shen Jintang stopped what she was doing, looked up at him, and her eyes held a hint of teasing.
Gu Zhixing's face instantly darkened, and he sneered, "What? Does Lord Siyan know so much? So much that he doesn't even know to breathe while kissing?"
His voice was deep and cold, and his rebuttal was ruthless.
Shen Jintang laughed out of anger, her tone laced with sarcasm: "I wouldn't dare say I'm an expert, but at least I've seen some erotic paintings. Your Highness, I'm afraid you've never even seen them."
"Ha!" Gu Zhixing was so angry that he put one hand on his hip, turned around and left, but couldn't help but turn back, glared at Shen Jintang, and said through gritted teeth, "Fine, you're something else!"
"Your Highness, would you like to continue? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Shen Jintang deliberately provoked him, her eyes filled with a hint of defiance.
She knew that Gu Zhixing was flamboyant and would never easily commit to a lifelong relationship with her.
However, Gu Zhixing suddenly turned back and strode towards her.
Shen Jintang's eyes flickered slightly, but quickly returned to calm.
She wanted to back away, but she stopped herself in her tracks, her body stiffening slightly.
Gu Zhixing stormed up to her, grabbed her hands with one hand, and placed the other hand on the back of her neck, pinning her firmly in place.
His breathing was a little rapid, and his voice was low and hoarse: "Shen Jintang, don't force me."
His eyes were filled with anger and resentment, yet also carried a complex emotion of being provoked.
"What are you going to do?" Shen Jintang looked at him warily, her voice tinged with suspicion.
Gu Zhixing did not answer, but lowered his head slightly, opened his mouth and gently bit her collarbone. The movement was moderate, carrying both a sense of punishment and a hint of possessiveness.
"Um……"
A stinging sensation shot through her, and Shen Jintang couldn't help but groan, her body trembling slightly. She raised her head, her eyes filled with anger and astonishment, staring directly at Gu Zhixing.
"Here you go."
Gu Zhixing released his mouth, a drop of bright red blood hanging from the corner of his lips, making his face look both wicked and alluring.
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