Chapter 307 Performance
Jiang Cheng got angrier and angrier as he spoke: "You haven't even gotten to know him yet, and so many troublesome things have already happened. What will happen after you get married? Just forget it. Have someone call Huo Ran over and teach him how to handle it. It's his own business. Why should we clean up his mess? Besides, you're still a young girl who hasn't even left home yet. Don't worry about these things."
Hearing this, Jiang Mi had no choice but to let it go. But thinking about it, it was indeed inappropriate for her to handle such a matter. Others didn't want to know the truth; they only wanted to know what they saw. And once the story spread, who knew how it would turn out?
Jiang Xuan sent someone to invite Huo Ran over. After hearing about this, Huo Ran didn't think about showing up in person. After all, if he showed up and came back here, the neighbors would gossip about him. Even if he didn't care, he couldn't help but worry about whether the Jiang family would care, especially parents like Jiang's father and mother, who would definitely not be able to accept it.
Liu Min and the others personally stepped forward to stop Liu Zijun: "Miss Liu, our master requests that you come over to talk."
Liu Zijun said unhappily, "What did he say to me? Did he even consider my feelings when he treated me like this? I don't care, I'm going to settle accounts with Jiang Mi today. She's shameless, and everyone in the Jiang family is shameless."
Seeing that Liu Zijun wouldn't listen, Liu Min had no choice but to raise his voice: "Miss Liu, don't forget that you are the daughter of the Prime Minister. If word gets out, it will be even more disrespectful to you. My master would rather choose a daughter from a humble family than marry you. Do you want the whole capital to know this?"
Liu Min immediately seized on Liu Zijun's weakness. What Liu Zijun cared about most was her reputation. If this got out, countless people would laugh their heads off. How could she face those ladies and young women in the future? And if Huo Ran really didn't want her anymore, it would be difficult for her to get married.
"What is your master doing here? Does he think he really did something wrong? I won't settle accounts with him today. I'll settle accounts with the Jiang family first. I want to ask them how they raised their daughter, who actually encouraged her to seduce my husband."
Those around Liu Zijun were astonished when they heard her say that. Liu Min quickly raised his voice and said, "That's not true. You and my master are not married yet, and the marriage is not arranged. You are free to marry now. You can't come here to cause trouble and frame my master just to marry us."
Liu Min imitated Liu Zijun's shouts, which completely bewildered Liu Zijun.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Huo Ran and I are indeed betrothed by the Emperor. This Jiang Mi is a power-hungry person. Tell your master not to be bewitched by her, or he might be schemed against by this woman in the future."
“My master is not someone who can be easily manipulated, so you can rest assured. Miss Liu, please come here to clear up the misunderstanding and avoid causing unnecessary trouble.”
After being repeatedly invited by Liu Min, Liu Zijun had no choice but to go. If she didn't go, Huo Ran might get angry and she would be embarrassed. But the thought that Huo Ran was doing all this for another woman made her feel like she was on fire.
"Brother Huo Ran." As soon as they entered the alley, Liu Zijun began to whine and complain, "How could you treat me like this? You know how much I love you, and the Emperor also approves of our marriage. How could you be so intimate with another woman? Even if you want to take a concubine, you have to wait until we're married. I'll help you take one then. Whoever you like, I'll become her sister, okay?"
Huo Ran revealed a disgusted expression: "Can't you understand what I'm saying? How many times do I have to say it before you understand? I will not marry you, and you should know your place. The Emperor has not issued an edict, and he will not issue one in the future."
Liu Zijun looked shocked. She hadn't expected Huo Ran to be so resolute. Hatred and embarrassment flashed in her eyes: "We've known each other for many years. Don't you care at all? Are you being so heartless and ruthless in front of us?"
Huo Ran didn't think he had any feelings for her. It was all just Liu Zijun's own perception. If you have many childhood friends in the capital, you can't have deep feelings for every one of them, can you?
“Ms. Liu, we have known each other for many years, but we are not close. I don’t know why you are so insistent on having me. However, I have not shown any intention of being with you. Please have some self-respect, otherwise you will be causing me a lot of trouble.”
Liu Zijun looked around. There was no one around, not even Liu Min from before. It was clear that Huo Ran was trying to save face for her. But Liu Zijun didn't think so. Huo Ran hadn't been so resolute before Jiang Mi. He was only like this because he had been seduced by Jiang Mi. Without Jiang Mi, Huo Ran might have really agreed to the marriage.
"No, you've changed. You didn't refuse before because of Jiang Mi, right? Everything changed because of her, otherwise you wouldn't have refused me."
Huo Ran narrowed his eyes. This woman's thought process was truly peculiar; he didn't even know how to refute her.
"It has nothing to do with her. Your thinking is entirely out of jealousy. This whole thing has nothing to do with her from beginning to end. Liu Zijun, don't blame everything on others. Maybe you can think about yourself. Perhaps you also have problems."
Liu Zijun didn't think she had done anything wrong. With red eyes, she backed away and said fiercely to Huo Ran, "Fine, you can protect her like this for the rest of your life. Let's see if you can protect her forever."
After saying that, she turned and ran away. Today, she felt like a clown, completely losing face and being humiliated so suddenly. Liu Zijun almost didn't want to live anymore.
On the other side, Zhao Zhilan, who was waiting for Liu Zijun to come out, hurriedly asked, "Sister Liu, how is it? Are many people criticizing Jiang Mi?"
This terrible idea came from Zhao Zhilan. She had witnessed Huo Ran and Jiang Mi strolling through the lantern festival last night, and she was so jealous that she was practically going crazy. But what could someone of her status do? Huo Ran probably wouldn't even give her a second glance. Since that was the case, she might as well tell Liu Zijun and let Liu Zijun make a scene.
Unexpectedly, Liu Zijun walked over with a face full of anger and tears in her eyes. When she saw Zhao Zhilan, she slapped her hard.
"You bitch, you're the one who came up with this terrible idea."
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