Chapter 35
“Dear consort, what is it? Are you interested in playing some games with me?” Shangguan Ye’s lips curled into a teasing smile, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at Murong Qiufeng, who was blushing to the point that his neck was red. Shangguan Ye’s heart was itching with desire.
To say he wasn’t attracted to Murong Qiufeng at first sight would be a lie. Everyone appreciates beauty, but what truly captivated him was Murong Qiufeng’s temperament, character, integrity, and depth. Up close, he looked delicate, just like Murong Qiuyun, but if they were dressed identically, no one familiar with them would mistake one for the other. Murong Qiuyun lacked the pure and transcendent aura that Murong Qiufeng had. Those clear black eyes, like a serene lake, were mesmerizing.
In his current female attire, despite the soft lines of his face and the red clothes, the slightly raised chin and the determination and purity in his eyes made Shangguan Ye grateful that he had captured him first.
Murong Qiufeng’s blush deepened. He had never noticed this playful side of Shangguan Ye, and it was…
Murong Qiufeng decided he couldn’t drag this out any longer. Turning his head slightly and pursing his lips, he spoke in a calm yet slightly trembling voice, “My lord, I am not your consort. I am a man, and my sister cannot marry you.” The tone was a bit strange due to the voice-changing medicine still in effect.
Shangguan Ye’s eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed further. “Consort, are you joking?” His voice, though calm and playful, carried a hint of warning.
The beginning is always the hardest. Having started, Murong Qiufeng found it easier to continue, and Shangguan Ye’s reaction actually helped him calm down. Taking a deep breath, he looked seriously into Shangguan Ye’s eyes. “My lord, I never joke. I know this is a betrayal and deception to you, but it’s the truth. Qiuyun has someone she loves, and I cannot watch her happiness be destroyed.”
“Now that I am here, you can deal with me as you wish. I only hope you can spare the Xiang residence. Only the three of us know about this; no one else does.”
Shangguan Ye’s face darkened completely, his eyes deep and stormy, making Murong Qiufeng’s heart shiver.
Murong Qiufeng clenched his fists, stubbornly meeting Shangguan Ye’s gaze without flinching, ready to accept whatever came next.
Shangguan Ye slowly approached, their bodies soon pressed together again. With the window behind him, Murong Qiufeng had nowhere to retreat, not that he intended to. A true man never backs down.
Shangguan Ye stared deeply at him, his face expressionless, the cold demeanor making Murong Qiufeng’s spine tingle.
“This joke is not funny at all.” Shangguan Ye’s voice was low and powerful, a calm before the storm.
Suddenly, there was a tearing sound, and Murong Qiufeng felt a chill on his chest. He realized his clothes had been torn open, exposing his fair chest.
Shangguan Ye’s hand pressed against his chest, the rough calluses feeling strange against his skin. Murong Qiufeng gritted his teeth, knowing Shangguan Ye was verifying his identity, feeling humiliated.
He couldn’t see Shangguan Ye’s expression, but the spreading aura of killing intent told him he was very angry.
His neck was grabbed tightly, and Murong Qiufeng grunted, his face forced to turn toward Shangguan Ye. “You’d better explain this properly.”
Murong Qiufeng bit his lip, looking into Shangguan Ye’s cold eyes, which were the complete opposite of his previous behavior. Despite the stark contrast, Murong Qiufeng felt no resentment toward him, knowing he was in the wrong. Shangguan Ye was just the victim.
“The letter is on the table. Read it, and you’ll understand.” He turned his head away again, avoiding Shangguan Ye’s dark gaze.
Shangguan Ye coldly snorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “So well planned and arranged, it seems I underestimated you, Murong Qiufeng!” He released him and walked to the table, picking up the letter to read.
Murong Qiufeng didn’t dare look at him, only hearing Shangguan Ye suppress his anger and speak with a chilling tone. “Very well, you’ve given me quite a surprise. Murong Qiufeng, since you’ve chosen this path, be ready to face the consequences.” With that, he left the room, closing the door behind him.
Murong Qiufeng heard him giving orders outside before leaving, followed by the sound of guards being posted and hurried footsteps. It seemed they were going to capture his people. He could only hope they managed to escape, having done all he could.
