Lin Xihe understood, but maintained a calm expression as she replied slowly, "It seems you are also unaware, young master. However, since you have his jade pendant, I have no other choice but to see him."
Seeing her calm demeanor, Mu Ruoyan felt inexplicably annoyed.
He just couldn't stand Lin Xihe's composure, as if nothing could faze her.
So he deliberately feigned a worried look, his face full of false concern, and said, "Tell me, what should we do if we arrive and find that General Gu hasn't made it?"
He knew in his heart that this wouldn't happen; he had to keep Gu Qinghuai alive so he could watch Lin Xihe die.
He even fantasized that Gu Qinghuai would be heartbroken and hate him to the bone when he saw Lin Xihe die. The feeling of being hated to the bone was a strange kind of stimulation for him.
“He has been kind to you, so you would be sad if he died.”
At this moment, Lin Xihe's greatest hope is that Mu Ruoyan can maintain his persona. Gu Qinghuai has been kind to him, not his enemy; otherwise, how can the superficial peace be maintained?
I'm a little scared...
But I dare not say it.
"As for me, I'll probably feel sorry for you." Mu Ruoyan gave a half-smile, her tone casual as if she were talking about something trivial, but there was no real sadness in her eyes.
"I've done my best and left the rest to fate. I'm already very grateful that Young Master Mu brought me here, and I wouldn't dare to say anything more to disturb your peaceful journey." Lin Xihe lowered her head, her tone humble and respectful.
She knew in her heart that she was now living under someone else's roof and had to restrain her temper.
She wasn't the type to tolerate such behavior in the past. Normally, she would have scoffed at Mu Ruoyan's sarcastic attitude. But now, she was genuinely afraid that this pervert might do something drastic to abuse her.
Otherwise, what kind of good person would go to such lengths, traveling thousands of miles to bring their enemy's sweetheart over, just to torment them together? Such behavior is simply inconceivable.
Seeing that Lin Xihe clearly didn't want to talk to her much, Mu Ruoyan's rebellious feelings grew stronger.
He was determined to break the oppressive atmosphere and make Lin Xihe speak.
So, a playful smile appeared on his lips as he said, "Unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who dislikes quiet the most. If Miss Lin doesn't mind, please talk to me more. After all, the journey is long, and it would be quite boring for us to just sit here like this."
The tone carried a hint of coercion.
Lin Xihe felt a surge of annoyance, but dared not show it.
She forced a smile that looked more like a grimace and said, "The main thing is that I'm a very uncouth person, while you look like a celestial being. I'm afraid I might say something wrong and offend you."
"Don't worry, young lady, I'm not that petty," Mu Ruoyan waved her hand, feigning magnanimity.
"Really? It doesn't look like it." Lin Xihe muttered softly, her voice just loud enough for Mu Ruoyan to hear.
Well, that's it. Mu Ruoyan's face instantly darkened, and her already cold expression seemed to be covered with a layer of frost.
Lin Xihe secretly groaned: Oh well, another living father!
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