Chapter 64: Taking Advantage of Others

Qian Yunxi's letter was filled with sorrow. She was angry and resentful towards him, as well as resentful for being abducted and humiliated by Wu Cheng... The letter mentioned a maid who was responsible for Wu Quan's injury. Qian Yunxi felt sorry for the woman's experience, so she safely left the city and told Wu Quan that if he wanted to take revenge, he could just regard it as her doing and he could kill her or chop her up as he pleased.

If it were someone else, he would definitely show no mercy, but Qian Yunxi...

After Mr. Qian left, Wu Quan found two people and ordered them to keep an eye on the Qian Mansion.

At dawn the next day, someone came to reply the letter, saying that Miss Qian was sent to Wangyue Mountain by Mr. Qian. Before leaving, Miss Qian threatened to hurt herself. Mr. Qian and his wife had no choice but to let her go.

The servant hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, I saw blood on Miss Qian's wrist. It seems that she cut her wrist."

When Wu Quan heard that Qian Yunxi might have committed suicide, her heart sank. She hated Qian Qitai for agreeing to the marriage.

Normally, at this point, Qian Yunxi should be dead and Wu Cheng should have paid the price, but he was unwilling to accept it. He had been in love with her for two years. If he had not had some big scheme, he would have taken action long ago. He didn't expect that he would drag it on and on and end up being harmed by that waste Wu Cheng.

Despite this, Wu Quan still found it difficult to convince himself, and he did not want to give up Qian Yunxi.

The Wu family's grand mourning hall caused a huge sensation. The second son of the Wu family died suddenly, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

This beast had harmed countless girls over the years. His death was like removing a cancer. The people of Lucheng simply regarded it as a sign of God's mercy and cheered secretly.

**

There is a steep slope on the west side of Wangyue Mountain. Although it is not as steep as a cliff, if you jump from here, you will probably lose half your life if you don't die.

Qian Yunxi sat on a stone, looking at the gloomy sky. She felt that her life was just like the current Lucheng, full of holes and plagued by constant disasters. A gust of wind came and blew away the tears that she had been holding back.

She didn't know whether Madam He's method would work, but she knew very well that as long as the Wu family did not fall, she would always live in anxiety and fear.

But will Wu Quan really come?

There were no disaster victims here, and it was so quiet that the only sound was the sad cries of birds. After an unknown amount of time, she pulled out a dagger from her sleeve. Her red and swollen eyes were reflected in the dagger, and her expression was filled with sorrow and resentment.

Suddenly, there seemed to be footsteps behind her, very light. Qian Yunxi did not turn back, and she could not turn back. She gritted her teeth secretly and pointed the dagger at her fair wrist, where there was a wound that had just scabbed over.

Madam He said that if she wanted to deal with Wu Quan, she could only seduce him with love.

Wu Cheng knew some Kung Fu and his steps were very light. When he approached and saw the cold light, he almost rushed forward subconsciously, but he was still a step too late...

Although he had taken the dagger, blood had already flowed and the wound was very deep. Wu Cheng was furious. He tore off the cloth from his clothes to bandage her while shouting, "What are you doing?"

Qian Yunxi pushed him away with all her strength, her smile sad and angry: "What are you doing? What else can I do?"

Seeing Wu Quan approaching again, she simply retreated to the edge of the steep slope. Wu Quan had to stop and raised his hand: "Don't do anything stupid, it's not that serious, I will give you a name."

Qian Yunxi's eyes were filled with despair. Without saying a word, he looked at the surrounding mountains and lush green forests in despair, then spread his arms and fell backwards...

Wu Quan almost used all his strength to fly forward and grabbed her wrist. Qian Yunxi still wanted to struggle. At this moment, she looked pitiful: "Let go, I have no face to live in this world anymore."

"Be obedient, I will draw up a marriage certificate when I get back. From today on, you will be the mistress of my Wu Mansion."

**

Ruan Qinghuan was in the villa, listening to Jiang Chen's report and knowing that the matter was done. Chu Li stared at Ruan Qinghuan with admiration: "Sister-in-law, how do you know that Wu Quan can't let go of Qian Yunxi?"

"Wu Quan is a very conceited person. He has coveted Qian Yunxi for a long time, so how could he give up so easily? He thought that Qian Yunxi would be eager for a name after losing her innocence. In addition, seeing her commit suicide with his own eyes would only arouse his desire to protect her."

Chu Li admired him, but also felt a little lonely: "People like Wu Quan can be sincere, how come that bastard Ji Lingchuan has no reaction at all?"

"The situation in Lucheng is urgent right now. Ji Lingchuan and He An are so busy that they don't have time to think about their children's affair."

Chu Li understood all this, but still felt aggrieved.

"But..."

Upon hearing the further news, Chu Li thought there might be a turning point, so he sat up quickly.

Ruan Qinghuan suppressed his laughter and said, "When the dam is halfway built, we should have a chance to try it out."

**

When the construction of the dike was less than two-thirds completed, Ji Lingchuan and He An had a quarrel. It was because Ji Lingchuan went back to Lucheng without permission and visited the art gallery. He An punished him with five lashes for delaying the progress. Ji Lingchuan was so angry that he simply rolled up his sleeves and went back to Lucheng. The construction of the dike was entirely handed over to He An.

Lucheng became even more desolate at night. Apart from a few restaurants open, only two art galleries were doing good business.

Hearing that her cousin was about to leave, Chu Li wanted to go to the inn to see him. However, she was pulled out as soon as she stepped into the inn. When she turned around, she saw Ji Lingchuan with a cold face.

Chu Li didn't know about the quarrel between him and He An, so he asked subconsciously, "Why did you come back?"

He should be in his tent at the dam construction site downstream.

Ji Lingchuan winked at him, and before Chu Li could react, he asked angrily, "Why are you here at the inn so late?"

"Look at my cousin."

"Humph, looking at your cousin, I think he is here for a private meeting." Ji Lingchuan's face turned cold: "I'll take you back."

Chu Li was confused. What kind of nonsense was Ji Lingchuan saying? What did he mean by saying that she was having a secret meeting with her cousin?

Besides, doesn’t he dislike me? What does it have to do with him even if she has a secret meeting with her cousin?

Chu Li also got angry and pushed Ji Lingchuan away: "What does my private meeting with someone have to do with you? What are you standing to question me?"

Ji Lingchuan's pupils narrowed. Is this girl stupid? She is really angry. Didn't she see his wink?

"Why? Just because you took the initiative to ask the emperor to grant me the marriage."

Chu Li: “…”

These words were like a knife, cutting through Chu Li's proud self-esteem. She did like Ji Lingchuan, but she could not tolerate him trampling on her love like this.

What does it mean that she is begging the Emperor for a marriage?

It was clearly a stopgap measure they wanted to use to paralyze the Second Prince. She didn't say anything, but Ji Lingchuan took advantage of her.

Chu Li had never lost an argument with anyone, but at this moment, she suddenly didn't want to say anything. She just wanted to stay away from Ji Lingchuan.

Just as he was about to turn around, he accidentally discovered a figure beside the alley not far away. The moonlight shone on a figure, and he saw someone hiding there. He looked at Ji Lingchuan again, and he blinked towards the alley.

Chu Li: “…”

He was being followed.