Chapter 184: Chapter 126: Forcing Xueyan to Return to the Xiao Family

Xueyan was initially a little startled, and then instinctively turned her head.

She saw Chengyi walking steadily towards her.

He Hongying, not understanding the situation, followed closely behind him.

Xueyan’s heart did not stir with too much panic.

On the day of his marriage to Ning Zhen, she had knelt hard on the ground; from that moment on, she knew that she had no further ties with this man.

She respectfully bowed, her voice steady and firm, “This servant greets General Xiao, I was looking for my lady, so I won’t disturb General Xiao further.”

Having said this, she turned without hesitation, intending to leave.

Chengyi’s anger flared up like a raging fire; he couldn’t deal with Shen Ruoxi, but could he not handle a mere Xueyan?

Are all the women around him destined to leave him, to betray him?

“Xueyan, you are a born servant of the Xiao Family, do you think that just because Ruoxi took your selling deed, you are no longer related to the Xiao Family?

You are truly too naive! Your parents’ graves are on the mountains of the Xiao Family, and besides, has Ruoxi changed your household registration at the government office?

If not, you still belong to the Xiao Family, and this general has the power to take you back.”

Each of Chengyi’s words shot out like sharp arrows, every word laden with deep resentment and unwillingness.

Upon hearing this, Xueyan’s body froze, her fingers subconsciously clenched tightly, and her knuckles turned slightly white.

But having followed Shen Ruoxi for so long, she had developed some composure and calmness.

She bit her lip and responded neither humbly nor haughtily, “This servant’s parents are my parents; they were Xiao Family servants until their deaths, this cannot be changed.

But this servant is not. From the day I was sold, I no longer belonged to the Xiao Family. If my household registration has not been changed, after today this servant will naturally go to the government office to handle it.”

In the past, Chengyi would not stoop so low as to deal with a mere servant like this.

Moreover, even though he had once had a casual affair with Xueyan, it was merely a momentary indulgence, not involving any sincere feelings, let alone love, and he didn’t necessarily need her to return to the Xiao Mansion.

However, now that she was with Shen Ruoxi, this fact gnawed at his heart like a thousand ants, filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Even if it was just to throw Shen Ruoxi into discomfort, he resolutely refused to let Xueyan go.

“Do you know what obtaining a new household registration requires?” Chengyi’s gaze turned vicious as he continued to press on aggressively.

Xueyan did not know this, but Dayi Country allowed the free trade of slaves, so it shouldn’t be too troublesome.

Xueyan responded flatly, “My lady will handle this matter; this servant follows my lady’s decisions.”

The lady had always been without the airs of a noble, and at the mansion, the three of them maids got along with her as if they were sisters, intimate and unsparingly close.

As the lady was likely not very knowledgeable about changing household registration details, Xueyan believed that as soon as she mentioned it, the lady would surely help her handle it, so she needn’t worry too much.

Chengyi, however, let out a cold laugh, “Xueyan, do not forget, Ruoxi’s marriage to Prince Zhan is her second marriage, no matter how loyal her father and brother are, so what? This second marriage will be a stigma accompanying her for life, ultimately disgraceful.

She herself is already in a difficult position; if others were to ask about her maid’s identity,

what would she say? That she’s a concubine from the Xiao Mansion? Just think, with such a tarnished identity, how would others speak of her?

Would Prince Zhan be happy about this? Aren’t you purposefully trying to embarrass her?

Come back, this general will take you in, and won’t let anyone bully you in the future.

Otherwise, who would want you with your broken body? A wilted flower like you doesn’t even deserve to stay by Shen Ruoxi’s side!”

At this moment, He Hongying finally understood. The woman before her was actually Chengyi’s concubine.

Had someone else mentioned something about Chengyi’s concubines, she might not have minded, as most men had several women by their side.

But now, seeing this concubine standing before her, her domineering nature could not tolerate it!

Her hand clenched tightly, with one thought in mind—to destroy her.

Xueyan hadn’t expected Chengyi to humiliate her in this way; her body may be sullied, but was that within her control?

Clearly, it was this man who committed the wrong, yet all the dirtiness and lowliness had to be borne by her alone.

Her heart filled with immense grievance, and tears welled in her eyes, yet she was powerless to refute his words.

If her identity were exposed, it would indeed bring shame and ridicule from others upon her lady.

But she would never return to the Xiao Mansion, and could only pray the lady would allow her to be a lower servant, no matter how hard or exhausting it was.

She glared at Chengyi with deep resentment—this despicable man who not only ruined her but now wanted to trouble her lady as well.

Subsequently, she ignored Chengyi and resolutely turned to leave.

Chengyi’s eyes turned icy cold in an instant, his heart seemingly consumed by malicious intent, becoming ruthless.

Agitating Shen Ruoxi was acceptable to him, so he resolutely decided to bring Xueyan back to the Xiao Mansion.

Without hesitation, he lifted his foot to follow her.

Behind him, the voice of He Hongying was full of resentment and anger, shouting, “General Xiao, do you truly insist on bringing this concubine back to the Xiao Mansion?”

Chengyi’s lips curled into a taunting smirk as he turned around, his gaze icy, staring at He Hongying, “Miss He, you haven’t married into the Xiao Mansion yet, have you? It’s not your place to meddle in this general’s affairs!”

Upon hearing this, He Hongying’s face turned extremely unsightly, almost so much that she nearly choked in anger.

She stared wide-eyed, her chest heaving violently, but could only watch as Chengyi pursued Xueyan.

Her fists clenched tightly, her heart sneering coldly, waiting for her to marry into the Xiao Family!

However, what she didn’t know was that Chengyi’s insistence on bringing Xueyan back to the Xiao Mansion was nothing but an intentional act to add trouble to Shen Ruoxi, at the cost of her hating him if necessary.

As long as he could stir up even a ripple in Shen Ruoxi’s heart, he felt this crazed action would be worthwhile.

At this moment, Xueyan had been forced by Chengyi to the water’s edge.

She looked stubborn, her eyes full of determination, “General Xiao, you want me to return to the Xiao Family? Impossible, unless I die, you stay back, or I’ll jump.”

Chengyi’s eyes were filled with coldness, showing no sign of stopping, instead he pressed on step by step, “Your household registration is with the Xiao Family, whether you live or die is for me, your master, to decide; come back with me now, and I will overlook everything.”

Thinking of Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling boating on the lake, tender and affectionate, his jealousy raged more fiercely, wanting to destroy everything before his eyes.

Xueyan had no choice, her body swayed slightly, she was startled, trying to steady herself, but the lakeside was damp, and the soil suddenly caved in.

Her foot slipped, and with a shrill scream, “Splash,” her body fell straight into the lake, raising a huge splash.

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