Yun Xi had thought the matter was settled. Content, she bid farewell to Qi Rong. Little did she know that Qi Rong would brazenly climb into her bed and even pull up her quilt!
"Aren't you leaving?"
Yun Xi felt like crying. She knew this man was always domineering, but how innocent she was!
"I'll leave in a while."
Qi Rong naturally pulled her into his arms and then closed his eyes.
Yun Xi wriggled her body, which was held too tightly. Helplessly, she asked,
"Qi Rong, do I have a grudge against you? Why do you keep hurting me like this?"
She knew he disliked her father, but there was no need to torture her like this, right? Kidnapping her, playing tricks on her, and even smashing her shop. When would it end!
"What do you mean?" Qi Rong asked with his eyes closed.
Yun Xi thought for a while and said sincerely,
"After all, I'm an unmarried young lady from a noble family. I've been taught female virtues since childhood and understand the principle of keeping a proper distance between men and women. Now, with what you've done to me, my reputation will be completely ruined!"
Didn't he feel even a bit of guilt for repeatedly ruining her good name?
"What's the use of reputation?"
Hearing Qi Rong's words, Yun Xi almost spat out blood. She realized she had thought too much. This man not only felt no guilt but also had no empathy at all!
Although she knew it might be a waste of breath, Yun Xi still said defiantly,
"Good women value their honor. I care about it too. If outsiders find out about what's happened, how will the world view me?"
Gossip can be as powerful as a sledgehammer. A single rumor can kill a person!
The most crucial thing was that this might become a weapon for the Jiang family to fight back against her!
"Do you want to get married? To whom?"
Suddenly, Qi Rong opened his eyes, turned to look at Yun Xi, his eyes full of danger.
Yun Xi was slightly stunned. Why did she suddenly smell a hint of jealousy?
Meeting Qi Rong's look as if he were catching an adulterer, Yun Xi immediately shook her head. She didn't want to get married, but it was right to protect her own reputation, wasn't it?
Why did she feel guilty when facing Qi Rong's questioning even though she hadn't done anything wrong?
"Qi Rong, let's have a talk. I think we need to be honest with each other and get things straight."
This concerned her independent personality in the future. She thought it necessary to correct the situation as soon as possible.
However, Qi Rong showed little interest in Yun Xi's invitation to talk. His eyes were fixed on her rosy lips as he threatened,
"Stop being so wordy. If you say one more word, I'll kiss you."
Seeing Qi Rong's deep, wolf - like gaze, Yun Xi's scalp went numb. Scared, she quickly covered her mouth.
"How could you do this!"
She had been used as a pillow and locked in Qi Rong's arms several times. She hadn't shouted or struggled desperately because Qi Rong hadn't done anything more outrageous. As time passed, she had gradually let down her guard.
Now being threatened like this by Qi Rong, she suddenly realized:
She was just a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Whether she would be eaten or not depended entirely on the tiger's mood!
Yun Xi was still reluctant to give up and wanted to fight for a bit more dignity for herself, but then she heard even breathing sounds beside her.
Qi Rong had actually fallen asleep!
Yun Xi was extremely entangled in her heart. This man was sleeping soundly while she was suffering, which made her grit her teeth. She raised her hand to wake him up, but when she saw the faint dark circles under Qi Rong's eyes, she suddenly withdrew her hand.
Well, since she was so kind - hearted, thinking about his miserable background and the recent loss of his grandfather, she would let him off this time.
She would surely argue with him on another day and fight for her rights!
Early the next morning, before dawn, Yuzhu, who had stayed awake all night, paced back and forth in the yard like an ant on a hot pan.
She thought that although her young lady had told her to come back and even told her not to tell anyone else.
But after hesitating all night, she still felt something was wrong. For such a big thing, if something dangerous happened to her young lady, how could she explain it to the master?
How could she be worthy of the late mistress and the ancestors of the Su family?
Thinking like this, Yuzhu couldn't hold back her anxiety any longer. After thinking about what to say, she turned around and walked towards the courtyard gate.
But just as she took a few steps, she suddenly heard a creaking sound behind her, which was especially clear in the quiet morning.
"Miss?!"
Recognizing the sound coming from Yun Xi's room, Yuzhu immediately turned around happily. But suddenly, she saw Qi Rong walking out of her young lady's bedroom at leisure. She was instantly stunned on the spot.
Qi Rong glanced at Yuzhu indifferently. He showed no sign of panic at being caught. Instead, he walked up to her and naturally ordered,
"She caught a cold last night. Let her sleep more. When she wakes up, feed her a bowl of ginger soup first. Tell her not to go out at night recently. If there's an urgent matter, she can send someone to find me to avoid unnecessary trouble."
It was the first time Yuzhu had heard the Prince Xian say so many words, and every word was for her young lady.
Yuzhu didn't notice anything strange. She just nodded blankly and stared blankly as Qi Rong leaped onto the eaves and finally disappeared.
She stood in the courtyard for a long time before suddenly running towards Yun Xi's bedroom. On the way, she remembered Qi Rong's order and unconsciously slowed down her steps.
Gently pushing open the door, Yuzhu saw Yun Xi sleeping soundly on the bed. She was so overjoyed that she shed tears.
It seemed that, as her young lady had said, although the Prince Xian was cold - blooded and cruel, he wouldn't really hurt her young lady. But why did he always kidnap her young lady?
Could it be... Remembering Qi Rong's previous instructions, Yuzhu's heart suddenly started pounding:
No way? Did the Prince Xian actually like their young lady?! But except for this possibility, there didn't seem to be any other reason to explain all this.
Yuzhu stared at Yun Xi and was lost in thought for a long time. At this moment, Yun Xi turned over, and there was a distinct red mark on her fair neck!
Yuzhu was shocked. She quickly stepped forward to take a closer look when she heard Yun Xi murmur,
"You bit me again. Qi Rong, you're a bad guy..."
Yuzhu covered her lips. Her face turned red and then pale. She didn't dare to think any further.
After Yun Xi got up late in the morning, Yuzhu's expression was always strange.
She not only carefully relayed Qi Rong's instructions to Yun Xi word for word but also always looked at Yun Xi as if she had something to say but hesitated. This made Yun Xi feel very confused.
At first, Yun Xi didn't pay much attention, but later she gradually realized that something was seriously wrong.
Because after that, Yuzhu not only wasn't afraid of Qi Rong as before but also frequently mentioned Qi Rong in front of her.
Even when she saw Qi Rong, she would take the initiative to avoid them, giving the two of them a chance to be alone!
Yun Xi wanted to cry but had no tears: She didn't need such a chance at all, okay?
Yuzhu's strange behavior made her start to suspect whether Yuzhu had been threatened by Qi Rong.
Otherwise, Yuzhu, who had always been by her side and served her whole - heartedly like an old nanny, why had she suddenly become a spy planted by Qi Rong beside her?