Seeing Shen Yunxi's indifferent expression and calm look in her eyes, Jun Xuan became even angrier.
What, now that you know about Lin Chen's feelings, you want to respond?
Or did he interrupt her before she was about to say something?
It was truly a case of extreme anger turning into laughter. Junxuan's smile was quite charming, after all, his appearance was indeed exceptional. However, this smile made Ji Shaoyue unable to help but take a big step back, and he even carefully patted his chest.
Every time Junxuan got angry, Ji Shaoyue would feel a chill down his neck, as if he were in danger at any moment, but he knew where Junxuan's anger came from.
However, judging from Shen Yunxi's reaction, she probably still doesn't know why Junxuan is angry.
Tsk, so Shen Yunxi can be quite silly sometimes.
"Miss Shen, you're already tired? I thought you wouldn't be tired, after all, you've walked for so long and said so much." Jun Xuan stared at Shen Yunxi with a half-smile.
Shen Yunxi was puzzled. Whether she was tired or not had nothing to do with Jun Xuan, so why was he being so sarcastic?
Besides, didn't he never like her and think she was a nuisance?
"I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself in front of His Majesty," Shen Yunxi replied calmly.
Junxuan felt a lump in his throat, unsure why he didn't want Shen Yunxi to leave like this, or rather, why he didn't want her to leave with Lin Chen. Perhaps he was worried that Shen Yunxi would agree to Lin Chen's request.
However, such worries are precisely the last thing he should have.
"I just remembered I have something to discuss with Lin Chen. Miss Chen, you should go back now," Jun Xuan said coldly.
Lin Chen knew, of course, why Jun Xuan wanted to keep him here, but he was still a little confused. Wasn't Jun Xuan always indifferent to Shen Yunxi and didn't care about her at all?
If that's the case, why do you look so jealous of him now?
Could it be that Junxuan now has different feelings for Shen Yunxi?
The thought of this possibility made Lin Chen's expression instantly turn sour; he didn't want such a possibility to occur.
Shen Yunxi already had feelings for Jun Xuan. If he now also has different feelings for her, then his chances are much greater than hers.
Shen Yunxi was unaware of the undercurrents between the two men. She thought Jun Xuan really had something to say to Lin Chen, so she nodded and left the spot first.
After Shen Yunxi left, Jun Xuan turned his gaze to Ji Shaoyue, clearly wanting him to leave quickly and give himself and Lin Chen some space.
Ji Shaoyue immediately touched his nose. "Ahem, Your Majesty, I still have some things to take care of at the shop. I bet those managers were just pretending to comply while secretly making false accounts for me. I'll go now and come back to see Your Majesty later. Farewell, Lord Lin."
"Alright, Young Master Ji, take care." Lin Chen smiled.
It was just an excuse to leave; it's not a big deal. These aren't any hidden secrets; everyone here is sensible and can see through it.
After Ji Shaoyue left, only Ji Shaoyue and Jun Xuan remained.
Junxuan looked at Lin Chen with a calm expression, as if he was carefully sizing him up. He didn't realize that Lin Chen's actions were unnecessary and clearly shouldn't have been done this way.
If we go by his previous thinking, then it would be none of his business if Shen Yunxi had any relationship with anyone, and he should even be happy if Shen Yunxi fell in love with someone else.
But after hearing what Lin Chen and Shen Yunxi were saying, he was furious. Why should Shen Yunxi have any other possibilities?
She clearly likes him, yet Lin Chen still wants a chance. What right does he have?
Lin Chen accepted Lin Chen's scrutiny quite calmly, without showing any displeasure.
After a long silence, Jun-hyun finally spoke.
"I didn't know that Lord Lin and Miss Shen had such a good relationship, even coming to the Lotus Festival together. Moreover, Lord Lin knows that Miss Shen is engaged, so shouldn't you keep a certain distance from her?" Jun Xuan stared at Lin Chen with a forced smile.
Hearing Junxuan say this, Lin Chen understood that his guess was probably correct, but Junxuan probably hadn't even realized it himself.
A hint of ambiguity flashed in Lin Chen's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and smiled. "If Your Majesty hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten that Yunxi was engaged to someone. After all, the other party hasn't made any move during these three years of engagement, so it's understandable that I don't remember. Now that Yunxi has given up on him as he wished and doesn't care about the engagement anymore, I believe the other party can breathe a sigh of relief."
Upon hearing this, Junxuan felt veins popping on his forehead, and the fire of anger was about to engulf him.
"Whether the marriage contract is to be fulfilled or not, and regardless of my attitude towards her, it is a matter between me and her, and it is none of the business of outsiders to interfere." Jun Xuan sneered, "But what is Lord Lin thinking, coveting the person I am betrothed to? Is this perhaps the Lin family's tradition?"
"Your Majesty is joking. The Lin family's tradition is not like that; it's all just my own opinion. However, I don't think I've said anything wrong. After all, Your Majesty doesn't have Yunxi in your heart, and we can't hold Yunxi back. Yunxi was saved by Your Majesty from a pack of wolves, and since then, she has devoted herself to Your Majesty, but unfortunately, there has been no result all these years. I have stayed by Yunxi's side for so many years without ever overstepping my bounds. I only dare to express my feelings now because Yunxi has let go. If Your Majesty truly had even a shred of pity, you wouldn't have asked Yunxi to give up her persistence of so many years," Lin Chen replied.
It could be said that Lin Chen's words were quite offensive, but he felt that Jun Xuan wouldn't retaliate because of them. Perhaps this was just a contest between men, a contest unrelated to status.
As expected, Junxuan simply stared coldly at the composed Lin Chen, without any intention of retaliating.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Junxuan had to say that Lin Chen had truly struck a chord with him.
Junxuan has been feeling very upset lately because Shen Yunxi's attitude has changed, and she often makes him angry.
Upon closer reflection, it's clear that these issues were indeed his own fault, which explains why Shen Yunxi gave up.
However, knowing something is one thing, but what one thinks in one's heart is another; the most difficult thing to control is the human heart.
At this moment, Junxuan listened to his heart: he would not agree to invalidate the arranged marriage, and he would tie Shen Yunxi to him even if it meant being bound together.
"So what if she gives up? This is a marriage decree from the late Emperor, and it cannot be erased by her casual remark. Even I cannot easily invalidate this decree, otherwise I would not have kept the engagement indefinitely until now," Jun Xuan said coldly.
Lin Chen's expression turned somewhat unpleasant; he hadn't expected Jun Xuan to speak so bluntly.
"Your Majesty, why do you do this? Could it be that you also have feelings for Yunxi?"
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