After realizing that she had managed to regain control of the situation, Cheng Xiran took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her eyes. With a slightly sobbing voice, she continued, "Gentlemen, you may not know that I was bought back by the prince from outside two years ago. Although he has been kind to me, I can't just keep receiving his kindness for free. So I thought of becoming his spy to relieve his worries, which led to what happened today."
"He has always been lukewarm towards me. If he knew that I failed this mission today, he would surely never even look at me in the future. But I like him so much. I don't want him to think I'm useless. So please, kind sirs, forgive me this time. It'll be easier for me to explain when I get back."
After saying that, she said no more and just hung her head, sobbing softly.
The leading man stared blankly at her: "I'm not kidding. There are so many people in this world who like the Regent. If you think you can win his love this way, it probably won't work. You might even lose your life in the end."
Cheng Xiran tried hard to squeeze out tears while trying to negotiate with him. With a sorrowful look on her face and using flattering words, she said, "Sir, of course I know with my status, how can I be good enough for him? But how can I explain feelings? It's just my one - sided love."
After saying that, she let out several long sighs.
She told her heart - felt story so touchingly that with her strong mental faculties, she managed to make them believe her story. Just when she thought she had saved herself, the man said indignantly, "After hearing so much from you, why don't you join us? Our organization always does whatever we want. No matter if he's the Regent or whoever, we can use proper means to help you get into his bed and become his woman!"
Cheng Xiran was stunned for a moment. It took her a while to come to her senses and she quickly shook her head: "No, I'm not the kind of person who forces others. I just want to quietly stay by his side..."
Before she could finish her words, a deep and powerful voice from behind interrupted her: "It's not up to you whether you can stay by my side. I don't like you, and I'll never like you."
Cheng Xiran almost got too into the role and felt sad for this spy. But when she turned around and saw it was Helian Duo and knew that he had recognized her, she was both happy and angry.
She subconsciously wanted to move towards him, but the man shouted at her: "He's said that. When you get back, he'll surely treat you even worse. Are you stupid?"
Cheng Xiran held back her laughter, covered her face with her hand and replied coyly, "But I have no other way out. Now it's not about what you'll do to me, but what he'll do to me. My life is firmly in his hands."
She had actually leaned towards Helian Duo, but soon the man grabbed her back: "Don't go. Today, brothers, we won't do anything else. We must seek justice for you."
Helian Duo let out a soft snort, folded his arms across his chest, and yawned lazily, looking completely nonchalant.
"How are you going to seek justice for her?"
There was a hint of provocation in his tone.
Cheng Xiran tried hard to give him meaningful looks, telling him not to say any more. Wasn't the situation clear enough? As long as he softened his attitude a bit, she could go to him smoothly.
But Helian Duo stood there calmly as if he didn't notice anything.