Chapter 186: Chapter 128: I Will Marry Her

In the eyes of many, Jun Moling is like a cold and heartless deity, and anyone who sees him can’t help but tremble all over, unable to speak coherently.

However, having fought side by side with Jun Moling, Xiao Chengyi knows well that although Jun Moling appears indifferent and enforces strict military discipline, he is actually quite tolerant towards his soldiers.

Therefore, Xiao Chengyi does not feel much fear when facing Jun Moling.

He bows slightly, saying, “Prince, she is just a maid, and she fell into the water by herself. I am not skilled at swimming, so naturally, I dare not riskily attempt a rescue.”

Jun Moling’s dark eyes pressed hard on Xiao Chengyi, speaking in a deep voice, “But isn’t she your woman?”

Xiao Chengyi remained indifferent, coldly replying, “Just a maid.”

Hearing this, Shen Ruoxi was furious, wishing she could rush up and give him a hard slap.

For the first time in her life, she felt that Xiao Chengyi was simply unworthy of being human.

“Since you have no feelings for her anymore, His Majesty governs the world with benevolence and righteousness and never wishes to see anyone die unjustly.

So let her go! Tomorrow, I will instruct the government office’s official to change her household registration.” Although Jun Moling’s tone was calm, it was imbued with undeniable authority.

Xiao Chengyi suddenly sneered maliciously, “Prince Zhan, I was only worried that her status as a concubine staying by Marquis Shen’s side would disgrace him, as well as you.

However, this maid does have some charm. If you have any intention of taking her as a secondary wife, I would willingly give her to you.”

Xueyan’s face turned as white as paper.

“Slap!” A crisp sound of a slap suddenly resounded.

Shen Ruoxi struck with such force that Xiao Chengyi’s face was immediately pushed to one side.

Even Shen Ruoxi’s palm started to ache faintly. Her face turned pale with anger, and she shouted, “Xiao Chengyi, could you be any more shameless?”

Xiao Chengyi lightly touched his slapped left cheek with his tongue, a slight smirk appearing on his lips as he said nonchalantly, “Marquis Shen, I’m just thinking of you.

Think about it, can you feel at ease with such a charming maid, who has a history of seducing her master, by your side? It’s better to send her back to me!”

Beside him, Xueyan was trembling with anger. She never imagined that she would be so humiliated by Xiao Chengyi, treated like a weed.

Even now, he was still biting back, falsely accusing her of seducing him.

At this moment, she felt that life was not worth living, filled with endless grief and indignation.

Shen Ruoxi looked at Xiao Chengyi, full of disappointment and anger. She never thought that Xiao Chengyi could be so despicable and shameless.

Recalling her past marriage to such a person, she was overwhelmed with shame, wishing she could erase that period of history entirely.

Xiao Chengyi seemed to intensify his actions, curling his lips with a mocking smile,

“Am I not thinking of Marquis Shen’s wellbeing?

She’s lost her virginity. Who would want her? Does someone of such status belong by your side? What would people say about you?

Even now, you, a twice-married woman, are marrying Prince Zhan. You must uphold a good reputation for yourself.”

As these piercing words left Xiao Chengyi’s mouth, Jun Moling’s anger was instantly ignited beyond restraint.

He could tolerate Xiao Chengyi’s nonsense, but he would never allow him to insult Shen Ruoxi in the slightest.

Seeing Jun Moling’s fury ready to erupt like a volcano, Shen Ruoxi gently reached out and tugged on his sleeve.

Clever as she is, she had already realized that Xiao Chengyi came today intending to provoke them, trying to make them lose their rationality and take action against him.

Even after being slapped, Xiao Chengyi seemed unnaturally excited, as if he had lost his senses, probably having truly gone mad.

Before Shen Ruoxi could speak, Mi Yi, standing beside her in wet clothes, suddenly knelt, saying in a loud voice, “Master, just now I saved Miss Xueyan and had skin contact with her. To protect her reputation, I am willing to marry her.”

This sudden statement left Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling momentarily stunned.

Xueyan’s eyes widened in disbelief, shaking her head frantically, she said urgently, “Sir, this cannot be, I am already a flawed woman, indifferent to reputation. Thank you for saving my life. I have no way to repay your great kindness, but in the next life, I will repay you tenfold.”

Mi Yi looked at Xueyan with firm eyes, sincerely saying, “Miss Xueyan, who is cleaner than whom? When I was young, I was a thief, stealing food every day, nearly beaten to death once.

If not for encountering my master, who knows where I’d have died by now?

For Marquis Shen to take you in means you must be a good woman; you are much cleaner than those with a corrupt heart. From the first glance, I liked you. Would you be willing to marry me?”

Xiao Chengyi’s face instantly darkened, his gaze filled with anger and resentment, and did he just call him dirty?

He felt deeply humiliated, grimacing inwardly, thinking that even such a woman could be wanted, questioning what kind of people were at Prince Zhan’s mansion!

He could only grumble internally, not daring to say it out loud.

Xueyan began to panic even more, fully aware that she was just a lowly maid, and Mi Yi, being a close guard to the prince, held a noble status, unmatched by her.

Moreover, she was already in a ruined state; if they truly married, she feared Mi Yi would face disdain because of her.

“Mi Yi, have you thought it through?” Shen Ruoxi asked, her expression cold, her voice filled with authority, looking straight at Mi Yi.

“Reporting to Marquis Shen, I have thought it through.” Mi Yi’s voice was firm, eyes unwavering.

“Good!” Shen Ruoxi replied loudly.

Tears began to roll down Xueyan’s face like broken pearls, “Miss, no.”

“Xueyan, is it that you look down on Mi Yi?” Shen Ruoxi slightly raised her eyebrows, seriously asking.

Xueyan shook her head hastily, her expression sorrowful, “No, Miss. You know my status; I dare not wish for it, it would harm Guard Mi Yi.”

Shen Ruoxi smiled softly, but there was an indisputable determination in that smile, “Your status? From today on, you will be my surrogate sister, and I will marry you off in a grand manner as if marrying my own sister.

Xiao Chengyi, listen well, no matter whom you go to, be it the emperor or anyone else, Xueyan is mine, my surrogate sister, I shall see what tricks you can play?

Mi Yi, take your fiancée and leave, and I will marry Xueyan to you first. You are right; when the heart is tainted, it can never be cleansed, gazing upon such a person even once makes one sick.” Shen Ruoxi’s words pierced Xiao Chengyi like arrows.

Xiao Chengyi’s face turned pale, clenching his teeth tightly.

Mi Yi bowed to carry Xueyan, who cringed for a moment, still struggling with the barrier in her heart.

Mi Yi gently said, “Let’s leave first, if you truly do not like me, that’s alright, I would not force you. Moreover, you are now Marquis Shen’s surrogate sister, it is I who am climbing the social ladder.”

Seeming to sense Xiao Chengyi’s bloodthirsty gaze, Xueyan no longer felt fear. She thought to herself, she did not steal or rob, standing straight and fair, indeed much cleaner than him.

Understanding this point, she no longer hesitated, wrapping her arms around Mi Yi’s neck, her entire body seemingly curled into his warm embrace, blocking out all external disturbances.

Mi Yi’s body suddenly stiffened, her body was extremely soft, only too thin and frail.

He secretly thought, after marrying her, he must take good care of her, nourish her into a plump and rosy health.

Jun Moling walked forward, taking Shen Ruoxi’s hand, looking at Xiao Chengyi, he said coldly, “Xiao Chengyi, you have guts, but remember your words today. At my wedding, General Xiao must come to drink the wedding wine! I’ll be waiting.”

Xiao Chengyi felt as if his heart was split in two, he endured the pain, bowed, “The prince’s invitation, I will certainly attend.”

“Ruoxi, we shall go,” Jun Moling gently said.

Shen Ruoxi leaned against him, never looking at Xiao Chengyi again from start to finish.

The few master and servant left resolutely, leaving Xiao Chengyi standing there alone.

He watched their departing backs, his body swayed for a moment, the rough nails dug deep into his palm, piercing the flesh until blood flowed, but the physical pain was far less than the sour pain that welled up in his heart.

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