Chapter 216 Is he really that bad?
Lu Yuan wanted to raise his hand to pinch his throbbing temples, but found his hand covered in a sticky, scarlet substance.
Lu Yuan was extremely annoyed. He threw the whip to his men to continue the torture and went to clean and bandage his wounds.
The arrow wound on his shoulder was caused by a sneak attack by the Di people. The arrowhead pierced through his body, but fortunately it was not poisoned, and he had already treated it briefly when he was hit.
The appearance of the Northern Di in Xuzhou was a matter of great importance, and he had already sent a message back to the capital by carrier pigeon.
The message arrived very quickly.
After the emperor allowed him to recuperate for a few days, he immediately and secretly escorted the two northern barbarians to the capital.
Lu Yuan took a bath to cleanse himself, making sure there was no trace of blood on his body before arriving at the Feng residence.
It was already late at night, and all was quiet.
He entered the courtyard where Jiang Zhi lived, familiar with the place, and quietly pushed open the door.
The woman on the bed was fast asleep, her hands folded over her lower abdomen, her face serene. The soft moonlight shone on her face, giving her a tranquil and peaceful look.
Lu Yuan's frustration, depression, and exhaustion from the previous night miraculously disappeared upon seeing Jiang Zhi.
Fortunately, she did not spend the night at Shen Ci'an's place.
Otherwise, he really wouldn't know what to do.
He leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead.
Then it rustled down her eyes and the tip of her nose.
Soon the person beneath him became restless, frowning and murmuring, "No more...Master..."
Lu Yuan froze.
The fire in my chest suddenly flared up intensely, making even breathing painful.
He didn't stop there; he lifted her chin and kissed her fiercely.
His blood was boiling, and countless bursts of heat surged forth, yet he had no idea what to do with the person in front of him. He could only vent his frustration by kissing and caressing her fiercely.
Jiang Zhi was startled awake. When she saw Lu Yuan's menacing face in the darkness, her sleepiness was completely shattered.
"Ugh... Lu Yuan... let go..." she gasped as she pushed him away.
Even those who are unshakeable on ordinary days, let alone now.
Jiang Zhi's breath was completely drained, her lips were sore and numb, and her wildly waving hands were firmly held in his grasp. His eyes were icy cold, as if he wanted to drag her into an endless abyss.
Jiang Zhi bit down hard.
The taste of blood immediately filled my mouth.
Lu Yuan, however, seemed oblivious, his eyes fixed on her with a fierce look, like a trapped beast driven to the brink of despair.
As he moved, his wound reopened, oozing bright red blood, but he paid no heed.
After a long while, Lu Yuan finally released her, panting heavily, his voice hoarse, "Have you already been with him?"
Jiang Zhi was initially angry, but his question immediately calmed her down.
Although she and her teacher didn't do anything in the end, she still felt somewhat guilty.
"Why?" Lu Yuan pinched her chin, forcing her to look at him.
He didn't care how many people she had been with before, or whose wife she was.
But how could she go to find another man after having physical intimacy with him?
What kind of person did she take Lu Yuan for?
Is he really that... bad?
Jiang Zhi had no intention of returning to Kyoto with Lu Yuan in the first place, so since he had misunderstood, she might as well let the misunderstanding continue.
This is a good opportunity for them to have a heart-to-heart talk.
She took a deep breath and stared straight at him without flinching.
"Lu Yuan, to be honest with you, I will never marry anyone again, much less bear children for any man. My relationship with you is over. Just treat it as a fleeting affair and forget about it completely after you return to the capital. That would be better for everyone."
She forced herself to finish speaking.
The air seemed to freeze.
The hand that was gripping her chin loosened.
Lu Yuan was stunned by her merciless words and didn't know how to react.
He had initially held onto a sliver of hope that even if she just coaxed or lied to him, he would gladly accept it.
But she was so blunt that she wouldn't even give us the last glimmer of hope.
She said their relationship was just a fleeting affair.
So cruel, so heartless.
He suddenly laughed, "You think you and Shen Ci'an can peacefully spend the rest of your lives together?"
"The Crown Prince has spies everywhere. Even if Shen Ci'an is willing to stay in Xuzhou for you, it will inevitably arouse the Crown Prince's suspicion in the long run. Where can you escape to then?"
His jealousy and hatred towards Shen Ci'an surged to its extreme.
Why should he not only have a legitimate status, but also try to steal her away?
He couldn't protect her at all!
Jiang Zhi shook her head, meeting his cold and dark gaze. "I said I won't spend the rest of my life with anyone. No one can control me, not even Shen Ci'an."
Lu Yuan's expression remained cold, but he felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, yet also inexplicably relieved.
She won't choose Shen Ci'an?
So who does she actually want?
His Adam's apple bobbed twice, but he didn't make a sound. He just lowered his eyes and stared at her intently, his usually sharp, eagle-like eyes reddening.
It felt as if a piece of my heart had been ripped out, and the empty pain spread through my veins to my limbs, making even my fingertips tremble.
Just when Jiang Zhi thought Lu Yuan would leave in anger, he unexpectedly lifted her blankets and lay down in her clothes.
Jiang Zhi was startled. "What are you doing?"
Lu Yuan's smile carried a hint of malice. "Didn't you say that as long as I stayed in Xuzhou, you would be my friend?"
"I haven't returned to Beijing yet, you're still mine."
He finished speaking, almost as if deceiving himself, and then reached out to pull her into his arms.
Jiang Zhi stared at him, completely baffled as to what he was trying to do.
She had made her point so clearly, how could someone as proud as Lu Yuan still lie down with her as if nothing had happened?
She pushed him, her body involuntarily shrinking further into the bed.
But Lu Yuan easily pulled her back with his muscular arms, and his strong thighs pressed her down, making her unable to move at all.
Jiang Zhi's heart pounded with fear.
Is Lu Yuan planning something else?
She was already sore and weak when she came back from Shen Ci'an's place.
If Lu Yuan takes any further action, she really won't be able to handle it.
"Don't worry, I'll just hold you while we sleep," Lu Yuan saw through her thoughts and chuckled coldly. "I'm not so desperate as to do anything with someone who has just been intimate with another man."
He gritted his teeth, but the bitterness in his heart kept bubbling up.
Shen Ci'an, in the end you're nothing but a failure, just as ridiculous as I am.
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