How could Lin Xihe have been completely unaware that the emperor had not sent anyone to rescue her for so long?
But when the truth was laid bare before her, she felt a tightness in her chest and couldn't breathe.
The original owner's father, brother, and fiancé all fought valiantly on the battlefield to protect their country, but in the end, she was left alone, breathing her last breath in a remote and impoverished place.
They sacrificed so much, only to be betrayed and murdered by the very king they had sworn to protect.
Lin Xihe was filled with resentment and helplessness, feeling that it was all too unworthy.
They were all loyal men who never doubted their king from beginning to end, and even as their lives came to an end, they were perhaps still filled with sorrow and resentment at being unable to protect their country.
Mu Ruoyan turned around, ignoring Lin Xihe's resistance, and forcibly turned her body, tightly restraining her arms with both hands, saying, "Lin Xihe, besides me, no one can protect you. They can hardly protect themselves and can be abandoned at any time."
As Mu Ruoyan spoke, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes.
He was not afraid of death. For his mother's sake, he thought that no matter what, he should make proper arrangements for her before he passed away. So he carefully deployed his power in Nanzhao, where the climate was like spring all year round.
But now, he has once again developed a deep attachment to this world.
Although he still had five to eight years left, he thought to himself that if he had a lifetime, he would never be like this. He would definitely conquer every piece of land he could see, so that Lin Xihe could feel at ease no matter where she was.
Lin Xihe looked at Mu Ruoyan in front of her, suppressing the heartache and longing she felt for the original owner's father.
She knew in her heart that what Mu Ruoyan said might be the truth.
But now is not the time for grief. Even if it was all the emperor's conspiracy, we should wait until we rescue Gu Qinghuai before discussing countermeasures with him.
Lin Xihe pondered to herself that Mu Ruoyan must be very confident to leave only fifty men to fight against them.
She had witnessed firsthand the prowess of Mu Ruoyan's men. If it came to a direct confrontation, those who had traveled from afar to rescue her were also made of flesh and blood, and she truly did not want them to die here.
Despite feeling that the hope was slim, she still asked with a glimmer of expectation, "Mu Ruoyan, can you let us go? Although Gu Qinghuai was ordered to lead troops into the northern border, which led to your mother's death, he was only acting under orders."
As Lin Xihe spoke, she grabbed Mu Ruoyan's sleeve tightly with her other hand.
“Even if you think he’s wrong, you’ve already tormented him for so long. And if I stay with you, he’ll never be able to let go. Isn’t that enough revenge? I beg you, please let us go.”
Lin Xihe stared intently at Mu Ruoyan with misty eyes, her gaze filled with pleading.
After hearing this, Mu Ruoyan pressed her tongue against her cheek and let out a sneer.
"I tormented him for half a year. If you were just begging me to spare his life today, I might have spared him out of consideration for you. But now, you're mine. How can I tolerate my woman going back to another man?"
Lin Xihe was filled with helplessness and wished she could shake Mu Ruoyan awake and ask him to reason with her.
Weren't all those things between her and him forced upon her by him? Otherwise, she could never have had a relationship with him.
However, from Mu Ruoyan's words, she also keenly sensed that his attitude had softened, and he seemed no longer determined to take Gu Qinghuai's life.
"Mu Ruoyan, I belong only to myself, not to anyone else. Why do you insist on keeping me by your side?" Lin Xihe was full of doubts and couldn't understand why Mu Ruoyan was so obsessed with her.
There are countless people in this world with outstanding looks. Could it be that his long-term high position has fostered his willful and reckless nature, making him determined to conquer what he cannot obtain?
How else do you want me to express it? I care about you, I like you.
Mu Ruoyan's gaze was intense, his eyes filled with seriousness; this was the first time he had so frankly revealed his true feelings.
He even hoped that Lin Xihe would give him some response after hearing these words.
Unfortunately, he never understood that this almost obsessive love was destined to never receive the response he longed for.
"You say you care about me, so can you try to see what I really want?" Lin Xihe tried to communicate with him.
"Anything you want, except leaving me, I can give you."
"I have no other desire than to leave."
Mu Ruoyan seemed to have completely exhausted her patience, her tone full of disappointment, and even a hint of annoyance.
"I've told you so much, but you still insist on saving him. Then let your lover come and snatch him away."
"Does it really have to come to this point where it's a fight to the death?" Lin Xihe's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled slightly.
"Do you think they have the right to fight my people to the death? Lin Xihe, if he dies, don't blame me. But if you're going to commit suicide, and you still have other people you care about, you should also consider the consequences."
After uttering these harsh words, Mu Ruoyan stood up and made as if to leave.
Lin Xihe felt a buzzing in her head. She knew in her heart that she absolutely could not let Mu Ruoyan leave in a fit of rage.
If we really anger him, we won't have any chance of winning.
Since he wanted her love, she would say what he wanted to hear.
Lin Xihe hurriedly reached out and grabbed Mu Ruoyan's clothes, her voice tinged with urgency and softness: "I don't want to argue with you, it's not like I don't care about you at all."
Just as Mu Ruoyan was about to leave, upon hearing Lin Xihe's words, her raised foot seemed to be nailed down, and she couldn't lift it no matter what.
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