CHAPTER 273 (1): UNRESIGNED OR JEALOUS
âPrince Hao, you shouldnât interfere with Nanzhaoâs state affairs. On the same note, Ning Rulan was someone from Nanzhao, and our relationship has nothing to do with you.â Yun Ruofeng stowed away his stern expression, leaving only a trace of gentleness in his eyes.
Pei Qianhao coldly declared, âThis Prince doesnât stick my nose into othersâ business. Since Ning Rulan is dead, then we wonât talk about her anymore. However, this Princeâs maidservant is alive and well; provoking her is tantamount to provoking this Prince.â
Yun Ruofeng took a moment to scan his surroundings, finding that Su Xi-er was currently walking by. Thus, he deliberately made his voice more audible as he asked, âPrince Hao, are you telling this Prince that before I beat a dog, I have to check who its owner is?â
Upon hearing these words, Su Xi-er couldnât help but stop in her tracks and look towards Pei Qianhao. How will he reply?
Looking in her direction, Pei Qianhao beckoned her over. âSu Xi-er, come to this Princeâs side.â It was a simple sentence, but it was gentle and lacking the usual sternness; a side of Prince Hao that no one had ever witnessed was making itself known.
Everyone said that the ruthless and callous Prince Hao was equally cold to anyone. If they saw him gently smile one day, it could only mean that the sun had risen from the west!
Yun Ruofengâs heart jolted for a moment. His body leaned forward ever so slightly as he watched Su Xi-er, no longer able to keep the gentle look on his face. His entire body was engulfed by a heavy feeling, as if each of her actions was taking up his every thought. Lan-er, donât walk towards Pei Qianhao right in front of this Prince. Although you are now Su Xi-er, your soul is still that of Ning Rulan. You have promised the whole of Ning Rulanâs life to this Prince, so you definitely mustnât walk to Prince Hao!
Yun Ruofengâs breathing became shallow, unable to believe that he would feel such anxiety when thinking that Su Xi-er would walk towards Pei Qianhao without hesitation.
âSu Xi-er, come to this Princeâs side.â Unsatisfied with Su Xi-erâs slow movement, Pei Qianhao couldnât help but repeat himself in a colder tone.
Su Xi-er slowly walked over, glancing at Yun Ruofeng as she passed by. The latter felt his heart skip a beat, and nearly reached out a hand to grab her. However, she was already out of his reach before he could act.
Yun Ruofeng felt that something was missing from the empty spot in front of him. He could only watch helplessly as Su Xi-er stopped in front of Pei Qianhao and was taken into his arms.
At this moment, Pei Qianhaoâs deep voice rang. âPrince Yun, do you think this Prince would treat a dog so well? Regardless of their background, this Prince wonât view any of my subordinates as dogs, so donât try to push your own ideologies onto me.â
The sight of Su Xi-er in another manâs embrace greatly stung Yun Ruofengâs eyes. She belongs to me. Even if I donât want her, she canât follow any other man!
Powerful people, especially men, were very particular about their rights and belongings. No matter if it was an object or a person, as long as they like them, they would treat them with care. The moment they fell out of favour, they could be carelessly abandoned. However, no matter what the case, they could not be snatched away. Allowing that to happen would feel like someone had infringed upon their territory.
Yun Ruofeng glanced at Su Xi-er with a meaningful look. âPrince Hao, this maidservant of yours isnât simple. Itâs still too early to conclude who she will belong to in the future. That is all this Prince has to say. I will take my leave now.â He gave Su Xi-er another profound glance before turning to the entrance of the posthouse.
In the main hall, Pei Qianhao raised Su Xi-erâs chin. âYou are indeed not simple. Yun Ruofeng has only met you a few times, but he already wants to snatch you away.â