Although he didn't want to make Duan Qingxi angry at this time, Helian Yun still felt uncomfortable.
In fact, he had long known that Duan Qingxi and Helian Sheng had a special relationship, especially since they had worked together to control floods and deal with bandits, and had experienced life and death together, so their feelings naturally deepened.
To be honest, there are some rumors outside now, but they are far less than what Yun Xinling told him, and they don’t make him that angry.
Clenching his fists, Helian Yun continued, "Xi'er, you...what is your relationship with Helian Sheng? I heard from Ling'er that you seemed to go to him several times."
Then, he quickly explained, "I'm not doubting you, but there are so many rumors out there, and I care about you. It's okay to ask a few more questions, right?"
The implication is that if she doesn't even ask, then she has something to hide.
Duan Qingxi sneered. This man didn't seem to care about her at all. Although there was jealousy in his eyes, he didn't have any fear that she would fall in love with someone else.
Simply put, Helian Yun really didn't love her, and he approached her probably for his own purposes.
But it’s better this way. She was originally thinking about whether she should end this ambiguous relationship as soon as possible to avoid it really affecting her practice.
Since he approached her with a purpose, it wouldn't be wrong for her to take advantage of him.
Duan Qingxi asked, "You would rather trust outsiders than me?"
Helian Yun quickly said, "It's not that I don't believe you, Xi'er. If I didn't believe you, would I be asking you these questions here? I just want an explanation. I believe you are not that kind of person, but everyone outside says so, so I want you to explain it to me."
After a pause, he continued, "Also, you've been very cold to me during this period, but towards Helian Sheng... Is there something I haven't done well enough? Or do you... regret it?"
Duan Qingxi thought that this guy's acting was quite good. Look at the hurt look in his eyes. If he didn't know what kind of person he was, Duan Qingxi would have been fooled by him.
She also pretended to be angry and said, "How dare you come here and ask me this? What about you?! What's going on between you and Zuo Xinya?!"
Helian Yun was stunned, obviously not expecting her to question him in return.
He said, "Me and Zuo Xinya? We have no relationship at all. She has already married Helian Cheng. Everything between us is over. Xier, what do you mean?"
Duan Qingxi sneered, "What do I mean?! You said you guys broke up a long time ago, but I heard that when the Ninth Prince and I were out there trying to control the floods, you two were incredibly affectionate."
Helian Yun panicked, but pretended to be calm on the surface and said, "These rumors are simply not credible! Xi'er, don't be fooled by those rumors!"
"Oh, you also know that rumors are not to be believed? Speaking of which, it's true that the rumors about me and the Ninth Prince are not to be believed. After all, if I were interested in the Ninth Prince, I could always explain my feelings to the Emperor and cancel our engagement at any time, right? But as for the rumors about you and Zuo Xinya... it's hard to say whether they are just rumors or not!"
Helian Yun's heart sank. He had not expected Duan Qingxi's mind to be so quick that he was stumped by his question.
After he calmed down, he said, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you. You have reason to be angry, but as for Zuo Xinya... Xier, I..."
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