CHAPTER 301 (2): NOT INTERESTED
âThis Prince has no patience.â It was the same deep and low voice, but his tone became even colder. Pei Anru could practically feel the atmosphere pressing down on her.
Pei Anru pressed her lips together and walked out from behind the big tree before bowing to Pei Qianhao. âThis officialâs daughter, Pei Anru, pays her respects to Prince Hao.â
She had been learning palace etiquette for a long time, but now that she was actually facing Pei Qianhao, the tension was making it hard for her to even breathe properly.
âThis Prince knows that you are called Pei Anru,â Pei Qianhao stated coldly. A cold glint flickered across his eyes before he turned on his heel and began to leave.
I donât have time to waste with her.
Pei Anru was shocked. I havenât had a chance to say anything yet, but Prince Hao is already leaving! She immediately tried to follow him with an anxious look on her face.
However, Pei Qianhaoâs quick pace proved too much for Pei Anru to keep up with. She was too nervous, failing to pay attention to her own movements as she tripped and fell, causing her face to be covered with spots of dirt.
âPrince Hao, I beg of you to please let my dad go!â Pei Anruâs voice was filled with angst, crying out, still struggling to get to her feet despite her scraped elbow.
âPrince Hao, I am begging you!â Pei Anru ignored the pain and stood up. She used all her strength to run forward.
Finally, the tall figure in front of her stopped. Pei Anru saw a trace of hope and ran forward with a hopeful look. âPrince Hao, I beg you to let my dad off. Although my dad made a mistake, he shouldnât die for that crime! Please, I wonât have a father anymore if heâs gone.â
Pei Qianhaoâs dark eyes stared at her. The originally gentle shine of the moon appeared desolate when it reflected off of his clothes.
âPei Yong had committed a huge crime; he must be beheaded according to the law.â His tone allowed for no concessions.
Pei Anruâs body trembled and knelt down immediately. âI am his daughter, and I will do anything to pay for his crimes. Prince Hao, as someone from the Pei family, why are you not showing some mercy?â
âIt is because this Prince is from the Pei Family that I must deal with this impartially. I canât let anyone have anything on me.â With that, Pei Qianhao turned to walk away again.
Pei Anru felt the hope draining from her body, and could only raise a hand to daringly tug the hem of Pei Qianhaoâs robe, using her other hand to pull down her own dress and reveal her fair shoulder. âPrince Hao, I am willing to serve you as a lowly concubine. I donât care what I have to do; I am just imploring you to spare my dad.â
Her lips pressed together tightly, the tears in her eyes making her appear pitiful. When she saw that Prince Hao didnât respond, she thought that he had agreed.
Everyone says that Prince Hao loves beauties, and my appearance isnât bad at all. Although I am not an adult yet, I already have the charming looks of a grown woman.
Pei Anruâs hand moved again, loosening the strings of her Chinese bodice and showing a hint of the soft areas on her body. âPrince Hao, I wonât have any complaints, however you treat me. I am willing to be your woman, either as your concubine or room concubine servant. Even if I have no status at all, I donât mind.â
After she finished talking, Pei Anruâs hand was suddenly pushed to the ground. Her hairpin immediately slipped off, and her arms were scraped again as she slammed into the ground.
âEven if you are stripped bare, this Prince is still not interested. This Prince must have your fatherâs life. Go back and tell Pei Zheng to forget about it.â His voice was icy cold, and his gaze was like shredded ice that froze Pei Anru from the inside out.
I didnât care about my reputation or my virtue, bending my knees and lowering myself to such an extent. Yet, this man is still icy cold with his words. To not be interested even if I was stripped bare, is he still a man?
Pei Anruâs tears flowed down her face, but she didnât make any sound. Is it really impossible to save dad?