Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 137 - 107: No Room for Compromise (Part 3)

Chapter 137: Chapter 107: No Room for Compromise (Part 3)

Her voice was hoarse and difficult to articulate, and Lu Ziyuan was somewhat entranced as he listened, staring at her in a daze.

Xie Wanqing said, "I too was born into a prominent family, well-read from an early age, capable of thinking, capable of anger, knowing honor and disgrace, and with an independent personality. I’m not a wooden stake for you to manipulate at will."

If she were to be threatened by a few words and then compromise and submit to him, she would be disgracing the Xie family’s upbringing since childhood.

In this world, people who fear death are numerous, but there is never a shortage of true backbone.

If she were to succumb to his coercion and remarry into the Lu Family, even if she could eventually become empress, she would rather die.

"Have you made up your mind?" Xie Wanqing smiled slightly, and said, "Do you want a corpse, or are you willing to show mercy and let me live?"

The room fell silent again, no one spoke.

After a long time, Lu Ziyuan’s eyelashes trembled slightly, blinking as if he finally grasped the meaning of her words, opening his lips to say something.

But he never uttered a word.

This was a true threat of death.

Yet even his anger inexplicably disappeared.

He truly was insane.

Insane to the point of almost forgetting how stubborn his Wanwan was, which led him to threaten her so relentlessly.

A corpse.

The tragic past flashed vividly before his eyes; he didn’t even dare to remember it, let alone face this word.

The man opposite him had a gaze that unknowingly turned obscure, while Xie Wanqing’s hands under her sleeves clenched tightly, uncertain if her desperate resolve was effective.

Could she sway him even just a little?

She knew that if he were the enemy, she was gambling on how much he cared about her life and death.

It was laughable, yet she had to gamble. She wanted a peaceful life and didn’t want to live in constant fear of being abducted by him whenever she left the house.

Even with a sharp blade in hand, she hesitated to stab him. Could he truly bear to drive her to despair?

Lu Ziyuan certainly couldn’t bear it. His gaze rested quietly on her.

Noticing her nervousness and unease, amidst the strange silence, he asked, "Answer me one question."

Before she could react, he asked directly.

"Do I still have a chance?"

As soon as the words fell, Xie Wanqing was momentarily taken aback, her mind racing.

She had already learned of this person’s unpredictability, and if she outright rejected him, he might change his demeanor again.

But... but she was unwilling to deceive and placate him in any way.

"Wanwan," his voice was hoarse, "are you truly giving me no chance, sentencing me to a lifetime without you, I..."

Realizing that his words carried a sense of threat, he paused and then softly asked, "Do I still have a chance to win back your heart in this lifetime?"

Xie Wanqing hesitated for a few moments before slowly speaking under his intense gaze.

"Stop forcing me," she raised her hand to wipe her lips and said, "No one likes the feeling of being coerced, and no girl will accept a man who is reluctant to be with them."

"The more you pressure me, the more I will hate you, fear you, and distance myself from you."

Lu Ziyuan fell silent.

She wouldn’t even say a perfunctory word, determined to sever ties with him and make him leave her world entirely.

How could he do that?

Outside the window, a flame suddenly lit up, and someone holding a torch quickly approached the courtyard.

This time, the person pacing outside finally couldn’t resist reaching out to knock on the door.

"Princely Heir, the person has arrived." Mingjian’s voice came from outside. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Xie Wanqing’s stiff body moved slightly, turning to look at the door.

At this moment, with Mingjian’s tone, besides Pei Yuqing, she couldn’t think of another answer.

Lu Ziyuan couldn’t stand the look on her face as she hoped for another man to rescue her from the pit of fire.

"He sure came quickly," he laughed coldly, his gaze falling on her rosy lips, "Do you think he can tell what we’ve done?"

Just like how he could instantly see their intimacy in the carriage.

Overcome by jealousy, Lu Ziyuan’s tone was both sour and angry, "That sickly man dares to kiss you even though he can’t stand firm."

Xie Wanqing couldn’t bear to hear him belittle Pei Yuqing like that, and glaring at him, she gritted her teeth.

"Really protective, aren’t you?" Lu Ziyuan was displeased with her glare.

"Lu Ziyuan," Xie Wanqing said calmly, "he is my husband."

Lu Ziyuan clenched his teeth, "No need to remind me."

Of course he knew; even if they hadn’t consummated the marriage, their names were on the same marriage certificate as husband and wife.

Knowing that Pei Yuqing had arrived, Xie Wanqing didn’t want to entangle with him any longer and stepped towards the door.

But he blocked her way.