Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 46

Lu Ziyuan’s voice carried an undetectable tremor.

It seemed fearful, almost on the verge of collapse.

His eyes, deep as ink, fixed on her, trying to discern any hint of a clue on her face.

At least it would prove that what she said earlier was just to anger him deliberately.

But Xie Wanqing’s gaze passed over him, landing on the man standing at the mouth of the cave, eyes filled with hope.

...She was hoping another man would come to save her.

This realization made Lu Ziyuan’s eyes suddenly fill with hostility, as if a silent anger was burning.

Xie Wanqing felt the hand gripping the back of her neck tighten suddenly. She frowned from the pain, "Let me go!"

"She told you to let go, didn’t you hear?" The man’s voice at the entrance, usually gentle and clear, now carried a hint of depth.

"Get lost!" Lu Ziyuan turned his head sharply, his dark eyes swirling with a storm, "This is our business, not for others to interfere."

Pei Yuqing pressed his lips together, his gaze falling on the girl cornered in the corner, "Her matters, I have a say."

As soon as he finished speaking, two hidden guards appeared abruptly, drawing their swords.

The cave was narrow, leaving no space even to engage in fight. Xie Wanqing was still struggling desperately, but the next moment, her wrist was caught by Lu Ziyuan, pulling her into his arms.

He had great strength; caught off guard, Xie Wanqing’s nose hit his chest, making her cry out in pain.

No time to react before she was pressed close to the wall again.

Her chin was lifted, Lu Ziyuan’s gaze falling on her pert nose, taking a careful look before lowering his head to kiss, his voice carrying a hint of apology, "Did I hurt you?"

Ignoring the mess of her makeup, Xie Wanqing raised her hand and wiped her nose fiercely, then pushed hard against his shoulder.

Surprisingly, this time she actually managed to push him away a bit, and she took two steps back towards the entrance of the cave, her voice full of disgust, "Why are you treating me like this?"

Seeing that as soon as he let go, the girl ran to another man, Lu Ziyuan’s expression turned gloomy.

His jaw tightened, making an effort to suppress his anger, and a small laugh escaped, "What have I done to you?"

"Lu Ziyuan, ever since we were engaged when I was ten, for six years I’ve done nothing wrong toward you, and even thought of ending it amicably, leaving dignity for each other."

Xie Wanqing rubbed her sore wrist, lifted her eyes to look at him, her eyes filled with cold anger, "But today you relied on your strength to abduct me here, intent on forcing yourself upon me. Don’t you find yourself disgraceful?"

The four words ’forcing yourself upon me’ caused both men present to change their expressions.

Pei Yuqing’s brow twitched violently, glancing sharply sideways at her, his lips subconsciously parted, but he finally held back the questions swirling on his tongue, not interrupting the confrontation between the two.

Lu Ziyuan, however, leaned against the stone wall laughing, no longer his usual cold self. His smile carried a hint of flippancy, "How would that be disgraceful? I would only regret not being close to you sooner."

His gaze brushed past Pei Yuqing’s serious face, falling on Xie Wanqing, a slight tug at his lips, speaking every word distinctly, "If I’d known my Wanwan was so delightful earlier, how could I have held back for so long?"

He’s been holding back so much, cherishing her even to a single finger, holding off until now she doesn’t want him, running to have a private meeting with an old man!

Lu Ziyuan only felt his molars itch.

...The girl who loved him so much, he was about to lose her grasp.

He abruptly closed his eyes, making an effort to calm his emotions.

The painful and angry emotions that he felt, Xie Wanqing couldn’t understand in the slightest. Instead, his shameless words made her shake with rage.

How had she not seen when he had adopted such a scoundrel’s rogue spirit!

Her body was trembling with anger, and her arm was grabbed by the long-silent Pei Yuqing beside her, who spoke gently, "Anger harms the liver, and you’re already temperamental. Don’t let it upset you further."

"Be good, don’t let someone else’s mistakes affect your own health."

His voice was calm, seemingly able to soothe one’s heart.

Xie Wanqing pressed her lips slightly, only feeling the anger in her heart slowly dissipate. She took his hand in return, drawing energy from the warmth he transmitted.

Seeing them standing hand in hand, Lu Ziyuan squinted his eyes slightly, clenching his fist, just about to make a move when the resolute girl spoke, "The more reckless and unrestrained you are, the more it makes me grateful for my decision."

She said she was grateful for her decision.

Lu Ziyuan, who had thought nothing could hurt him anymore, suddenly turned pale.

"The former Lu Ziyuan, though cold and heartless, was at least a hero in my eyes, defending the country," Xie Wanqing paused, "Not some bully relying on strength to terrorize a weak woman."

"If you care at all for any part of our past, don’t appear before me again."

"Was all this said just for that?" Lu Ziyuan suddenly opened his eyes, giving her a mocking smile, "Wanwan, do you take me for some fool to be dismissed with a few words?"

Saying this, he strode forward, imposing in presence, frightening Xie Wanqing into taking a step back, held steady by the man beside her, "Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you."

He looked at Lu Ziyuan who was blocked by the hidden guards, speaking blandly, "To harass a lady is unbecoming of a gentleman. Heir Lu’s conduct is wanting, please leave, you are not welcome at Duke Pei Mansion."

"What are you? How can you even dream of having her?" Lu Ziyuan’s face twisted instantly, unable to contain it anymore, laced with fierce killing intent, he threw a punch at him, which was blocked by two hidden guards joining hands.

Thus, on this not-so-secluded garden path, Lu Ziyuan actually began to brawl with the two hidden guards.

There were quite a few guests today, and soon someone noticed the commotion from afar.

Xie Wanqing’s face was extremely unpleasant.

It took such effort to annul the engagement, and the rumors in the Capital had started to fade these days, but now, in front of so many people, such a love triangle scandal erupted.

The rumors would only be more intense than before.

She wasn’t worried about her reputation affecting her marriage prospects, just annoyed that she wouldn’t be able to play outside for a long time again. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Pei Yuqing glanced sideways at her, his eyes concerned, "Are you alright? He..."

Xie Wanqing shook her head slowly, her gaze remained on the unarmed Lu Ziyuan, her expression solemn.

She had only seen him bend the bow for hunting, this was the first time witnessing him in a real fight.

Since they were chosen by Pei Yuqing as personal guards, the martial arts skills of the two hidden guards were naturally not low, yet they were still no match for him.

Lu Ziyuan was taking on two and not losing at all, seeming to be on the verge of victory.

Fortunately, this is Duke Pei Mansion, where there’s no shortage of guards.

However, appearing faster than the guards was Mingjian.

He emerged from who-knows-where, quickly reaching Lu Ziyuan’s side, whispering something.

Lu Ziyuan kicked the approaching guard away, finally halting his assault.