Qin Yiqing's mouth twitched fiercely after hearing Ruan Xi's words.
"You..."
"Can I still make it back to the Eastern Ning Kingdom if I go back now?" Ruan Xi lowered his head, looking dejected, hesitant, and self-doubting, and kicked the wine jar on the ground.
His heart was filled with frustration.
He never expected that he would harbor such feelings.
Qin Yiqing was utterly speechless. "Didn't you marry Gu Zhiruo on false pretenses? Didn't you say you would never like Gu Zhiruo? How can you contradict yourself and fall for her now? That Gu Zhiruo is Yun Shu's friend, and you promised Yun Shu you wouldn't bully her."
"I said before that I wouldn't like her, and I thought I wouldn't. But I don't know what's going on; she suddenly filled my heart. I want to slap myself. Why did I have to fall for her genuinely?" Ruan Xi raised his hand as if to slap himself.
Qin Yiqing grabbed Ruan Xi's hand. "What's the use of hitting yourself now? Besides, I always feel your affection is unreliable. I remember you liked many women before, showering them with endless affection. Do you perhaps feel uncomfortable because Gu Zhiruo is indifferent to you? Because you think you've lost your charm? Is that why you say you've fallen for her?"
"If that's your thinking, then rein in your heart sooner and don't harm Gu Zhiruo. She married you on false pretenses for a peaceful life later on. What did you promise her before? Stick to that promise now. Isn't it good to ruin her? I only came to the capital of Xixia Kingdom for two days and already heard that there are many beauties here. Go have some fun, find a couple of women to enjoy yourself, and don't make yourself so pathetic. It doesn't suit you."
Ruan Xi's face turned ashen with anger, his nose not looking like a nose and his face not looking like a face. He glared at Qin Yiqing furiously, then looked at Ji Rong. "Ji Rong, calculate for me, can I have an outcome with Gu Zhiruo if I return to the Eastern Ning Kingdom now? I've been thinking it over, and if she were to be with another man, I couldn't bear it! She's different from other women to me."
Ji Rong shook his head. "This matter requires your own experience. I cannot reveal heavenly secrets."
Qin Yiqing linked her arm through Ji Rong's, looking at Ruan Xi with utter exasperation. "If Gu Zhiruo likes you, she will naturally give you a chance. But I see that Gu Zhiruo doesn't seem to think highly of you. If you have any conscience, don't go and harm her. She has been hurt before. If you hurt her again, how can she live? Yun Shu certainly won't stand by and do nothing."
She truly couldn't bear to see a good girl ruined by Ruan Xi.
Ruan Xi was notorious for his philandering. He used to say he liked Yun Shu and would do anything for her, but that didn't stop him from indulging in the company of women and living a life of pleasure every day.
"If I decide to return to the Eastern Ning Kingdom, it means I've made up my mind not to be with any other woman for the rest of my life. I will only be good to Gu Zhiruo from now on. If I can't achieve this, I will definitely not return to the Eastern Ning Kingdom," Ruan Xi gritted his teeth and revealed his true thoughts. xxs壹贰
He wasn't worried about anything else, except that Gu Zhiruo might not truly like him!
After all, the fact that she could decisively say she wanted to divorce him early meant she didn't have him in her heart. Moreover, he had heard news that another man liked Gu Zhiruo, doted on her, and came from a good family, unlike his own family with all its messy affairs.
Therefore, he was truly afraid!
But he also truly didn't want to lose Gu Zhiruo!
Qin Yiqing was startled. She hadn't expected Ruan Xi to be genuinely serious about Gu Zhiruo. If he weren't, he wouldn't have made such promises. Although Ruan Xi was a scoundrel, he was decent in some aspects.
"Now that Prince Ye has also recovered his memory and returned to Yun Shu's side, and even Young Master Xie is here, my role is not that significant anymore. It's time for me to pursue my own happiness! I've decided, the woman I like absolutely cannot be snatched away by anyone! Since I like her, I will fight for her with all my might, otherwise, I will regret it for the rest of my life. I've been impulsive and bold for so many years, I cannot be timid in my actions!"
Ruan Xi kicked the wine jar again. Perhaps he was mostly sober now, and he immediately made his decision without hesitation.
Qin Yiqing's mouth twitched. Just as she was about to say something, Ruan Xi had already turned and left.
Before leaving, he tossed a message to Qin Yiqing and Ji Rong. "Help me tell Yun Shu that I've left, or rather, tell her I've gone to win Gu Zhiruo over. I'll apologize to her when I see her in the future!"
With that, he vanished in a flash.
Qin Yiqing was somewhat dumbfounded. She pointed in the direction Ruan Xi had left, stunned, and said, "Do you think Ruan Xi is just having a whim? I'm really afraid he'll hurt Gu Zhiruo."
"He won't," Ji Rong replied gently.
Qin Yiqing looked at Ji Rong's profound demeanor, her eyes instantly filling with adoration. "Ji Rong, how are you so amazing! You truly are the man I've fallen for. Knowing you in this life must be a blessing from my past life!"
"No, it is I who am blessed," Ji Rong leaned down and gently kissed Qin Yiqing.
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The servants at the entrance of the General's mansion were surprised to see Zhen Lin. They thought Zhen Lin had come to see the General, but to their surprise, Zhen Lin said he was here to see Prince Ye.
The servants, surprised and suspicious, went to report.
Along the way, they also sent someone to inform their General that Zhen Lin had come to the General's mansion to see Prince Ye.
When Yun Shu and Zhan Tianye heard the servant say that Zhen Lin wanted to see them, they were somewhat surprised.
Why would Zhen Lin suddenly want to see them?
Zhan Tianye ordered the servant to invite Zhen Lin into the mansion.
Then he said to Yun Shu, "He's still not giving up on you."
This statement, spoken calmly, was actually tinged with jealousy.
The three little ones were still beside them, watching them learn to write. Clearly, Zhan Tianye, in his jealousy, had forgotten where he was.
Yun Xiaojing, being wise beyond his years, said with a giggle, "Is Daddy jealous? I heard in operas that Daddy acting like this is being jealous."
"Mommy is so wonderful, it's normal for many people to like Mommy! We all like Mommy too," Zhan Xiaofeng said adorably, as if it were only natural. In his eyes, Mommy was the best of the best!
Zhan Xiaoli said coolly, "It's not Mommy's fault that others like her. Daddy should be even better to Mommy, so that those who like Mommy will retreat."
The three little ones chimed in one after another.
Yun Shu couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You're truly Mommy's good children! Your Daddy is jealous because he cares about Mommy."
"Your Mommy belongs to Daddy. Daddy won't allow anyone to covet her," Zhan Tianye did not show any embarrassment at his thoughts being exposed by the children, but openly admitted his feelings.
Yun Shu before him was his!