Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 127: Dark and Indifferent Is His True Face

Wan Yue in the hall heard Mu Qingli's voice and was stunned for a moment. Before she could react, Mu Qingli, holding up the hem of her skirt, rushed in front of her and reached out to snatch the bottle from her hand.

Jiu Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she made it in time, otherwise today's drama would have ended badly.

But if this happens, the relationship between my master and Princess Qingli will only become more strained than before.

Mu Qingli carefully looked Wanyue up and down, confirming that she was not injured, and then pulled Wanyue up, whose legs and feet were numb from kneeling.

He turned to look at Jiang Ci, his eyes were full of disappointment and his tone was full of questioning.

"Jiang Ci, Wanyue is your secret guard after all. Even if she made a mistake, you should punish her, but you shouldn't kill her. Besides, she just told me the truth. Does that mean she deserves death? Do you think human life can be disposed of so casually?"

Jiang Ci took in her expression, his eyes darkened, but he didn't say anything.

After a moment of silence, he could only see a trace of self-mockery in his eyes, and said in a cold tone: "Didn't the princess draw a clear line between us? Since you know that she is my concubine, how to deal with her is my business, what does it have to do with the princess? Besides, if she made a mistake, shouldn't she be punished accordingly?"

"You...I, but she..."

Mu Qingli was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to respond.

Yes, she said it herself yesterday that we would be strangers after we met again. So with what identity did she question him today?

But she couldn't just watch Wanyue die.

Mu Qingli didn't say anything, but Jiang Ci slowly approached her.

He pulled the corners of his lips, his eyes full of questions.

"I wonder what identity you are questioning me under today? Is it Feng Zong's sister, or your identity as Princess Qingli? However, neither of these identities seems to be enough to question me."

Every time he took a step forward, Mu Qingli took a step back, until his body was pressed against the armchair behind him, leaving him with nowhere to retreat. Finally, he fell directly onto the armchair.

Jiang Ci then stopped, but the distance between the two was only a few feet.

He bent down, supported his hands on both sides of the armchair, and looked at Mu Qingli's obviously panicked eyes with a smile.

"My princess, why are you silent? We just drew a line yesterday, and today you've come to my mansion to question me. So, in your opinion, how should Wanyue be dealt with?"

The distance between the two of them shortened again, so close that Mu Qingli could see her own reflection in Jiang Ci's eyes, feeling embarrassed and frightened.

The oppressive feeling coming from Jiang Ci made her feel that her heartbeat was involuntarily speeding up.

This was the first time she saw Jiang Ci so unfamiliar.

When the two of them were together before, Jiang Ci always restrained his aura deliberately. He was not a gentle person. On the contrary, his true nature was dark and cold.

Thinking of how she broke off relations with him yesterday, how she refused to listen to his explanation and was determined to draw a line between them, he suddenly didn't want to hold back anymore.

His eyes were filled with aggression as he stared at her.

This strange look made Mu Qingli feel that his breathing slowed down a few beats.

It turns out that this is his true appearance. I thought he was a little puppy before, but it turned out to be a big wolfdog.

Jiang Ci looked at the person so close to him, and the thought in his heart roared again.

No matter what means are used, she must be kept by my side.

Even if she hated herself.

Also do not hesitate.

Wan Yue saw that Mu Qingli seemed to be frightened, and wanted to step forward, but was pulled back by Bai Yu.

After a moment, Jiang Ci finally stood up, but his tone was still cold.

"My Lady, have you thought of an excuse? If so, please tell me. Perhaps your reasons are convincing enough that I will consider letting Wanyue go."

As Jiang Ci stood up, the strong sense of oppression emanating from him disappeared, and Mu Qingli felt that her breathing became much smoother.

She stood up, holding her chest, and looked at Jiang Ci in front of her, feeling a strange and scary look.

But Wanyue, she was saved.

She tried hard to calm herself down until her heartbeat returned to normal, then she looked at Jiang Ci again.

"Then what does the Sixth Prince want? Do I have any other value that the Sixth Prince can use?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ci felt a pain in his heart, but his expression remained indifferent.

He just sneered and said, "My princess, you really think too highly of yourself. Apart from your connection with the Feng clan, you really have no use to me."

Mu Qingli was stunned at first, then laughed at himself.

Now that the veil concealing the truth has been removed, he has finally regained his original appearance.

But isn't this the scene I've anticipated in the past few days?

Why does my nose still feel sore?

Why can't I suppress the sour feeling in my heart?

Seeing her red eyes, Jiang Ci couldn't help but clench his hands hanging at his sides.

Holding back the tears that were about to fall, Mu Qingli raised her head stubbornly again.

"Then please tell me your conditions, Sixth Prince. Let's stop wasting each other's time. How can you let Wanyue go?"

Suppressing the reluctance in his heart, Jiang Ci's gaze lingered on her and then looked into her eyes.

"Two conditions. First, everyone in the capital knows about our relationship. Now that you understand my purpose, we will be the same in front of outsiders. Of course, this outsider includes Su Minsheng. Second, the relationship between the eldest prince and me is already in dire straits. He has always wanted to win over General Feng. Now that General Feng has chosen me, he must be filled with hatred. To prevent him from using your life to threaten General Feng, you must have someone to protect you. Therefore, the secret guards who left the Princess's Mansion last night must return to the Princess's Mansion. After all, the Princess's life is the key to my ability to enter the Eastern Palace. If the Princess agrees to these two conditions, then Wanyue will be handed over to the Princess. From now on, Wanyue will no longer be my secret guard, nor will she have any connection to the Sixth Prince's Mansion. She will belong to the Princess's Mansion and will no longer have any relationship with me. How do you say that?"

After he said this, not only Wanyue was stunned, but even Baiyu and Jiuyue looked incredulous.

Wan Yue didn't expect Jiang Ci to really let her go. After all, she had just clearly felt his murderous intent.

But what was even more unexpected was the change in his attitude towards Mu Qingli.

He just admitted that he liked her.

Is it possible that the strategy has changed now?

Jiu Yue thought that their prince was indeed quick-witted. Seeing that his conciliation efforts failed, he changed his strategy.

After going around in circles, this is still the way it should be.

Not only did Wan Yue return to the princess's side with full justification, but even the secret guards who had left the mansion yesterday had a sufficient excuse to return to the princess's mansion, and the princess obviously couldn't refuse.

When it comes to strategy, it still has to be their Highness.

Capitalized service.