Chapter 46:
Young Master Lu’s voice carried a slight tremble that he himself did not feel.
It seemed like fear, yet also like collapse.
His deep, ink-black eyes stared fixedly at her, trying to discern any clue from her face.
At least to prove that what she had just said was all intentional to anger him.
But Xie Wanning’s line of sight passed over him toward the man standing at the cave entrance, her eyes filled with expectation.
……She was expecting another man to come save her.
This realization made Young Master Lu’s eyes suddenly fill with ferocity, as if a mass of dark fury was burning.
Xie Wanning felt the hand gripping the back of her neck suddenly tighten, causing her to frown in pain. “Let go of me!”
“She told you to let go, didn’t you hear?” The man’s voice at the entrance, usually clear and smooth, was tinged with a hint of low tone.
“Scram!” Young Master Lu abruptly turned his head, his black eyes brewing with a storm. “Our affairs are not for outsiders to interfere in.”
Pei Yuqing pursed his lips, his gaze falling on the young lady pinned in the corner of the wall. He said, “Her affairs, I can manage.”
As soon as the words fell, two Secret Guards suddenly appeared, drawing their swords and charging
The cave was narrow, with no space to maneuver for combat. Xie Wanning was still struggling desperately, but the next moment, her wrist was grabbed by Young Master Lu, and her whole body was pulled into his arms.
His strength was immense, and caught off guard, Xie Wanning’s nose collided with his chest, causing her to cry out in pain.
Before she could react, she was held and forced toward the corner of the wall.
Her chin was lifted, Young Master Lu’s gaze fell on her perky nose tip, he looked at it seriously, then lowered his head to kiss it gently, his voice carrying a hint of apology: “Did I hurt you?”
Ignoring her ruined makeup, Xie Wanning raised her hand and wiped her nose hard, then pushed forcefully against his shoulder.
Unexpectedly, this time she actually pushed him back a bit. She retreated two steps toward the cave entrance, her tone full of detest: “Why are you doing this to me?”
Seeing that as soon as he loosened his grip, the young lady ran toward another man, Young Master Lu’s facial expression darkened.
His jaw clenched tightly, suppressing his anger with effort, he chuckled lowly: “How have I done anything to you?”
“Young Master Lu, since we were engaged at ten years old, for six years I have never wronged you in the slightest. Even breaking off the engagement, I wanted it to end amicably, preserving each other’s reputation.”
Xie Wanning rubbed her sore wrist, lifting her eyes to look at him, her gaze filled with icy fury: “But today, relying on your strength, you abducted me here, intending to force yourself on me. Don’t you feel ashamed?”
The words ‘force yourself’ made both men present change their facial expressions.
Pei Yuqing’s brow twitched sharply, he abruptly turned to look at her, his lips parting subconsciously, but in the end he held back the question on the tip of his tongue, not interrupting their confrontation.
Young Master Lu leaned obliquely against the stone wall and laughed, unlike his usual stern demeanor, his smile carried a hint of frivolity, “How could this be shameful? I only regret not being intimate with you sooner.”
His gaze skipped over Pei Yuqing’s stern face, landing on Xie Wanning’s face, lightly tugging the corner of his lips, enunciating each word: “If I had known my Wanwan tasted so good, why would I have held back for so long.”
How patient he had been, not even willing to touch her with a finger, enduring until now when she no longer wanted him and ran off for a secret meeting with an old man!
Young Master Lu felt his molars itching.
……The young lady who had loved him so deeply was slipping from his grasp.
He abruptly closed his eyes, trying hard to calm his emotions.
The pain and rage intertwined in his feelings, Xie Wanning felt none of it; instead, she was so angered by his shameless words that she trembled.
How had she not seen that this man had somehow picked up the rogue thug’s despicable demeanor!
Her body swayed with anger, then her arm was gently gripped by the silent Pei Yuqing beside her. He said softly: “Anger harms the liver, you already have excess liver fire, don’t get more annoyed.”
“Be good, don’t let someone else’s wrongs affect your body.”
His voice was calm and soothing, as if it could pacify the heart.
Xie Wanning pursed her lips slightly, feeling the anger in her heart gradually subside. She gripped his hand in return, drawing energy from the warmth he transmitted.
Seeing them standing hand in hand, Young Master Lu’s eyes narrowed slightly, his hand clenched into a fist, just about to act when he heard that heartless young lady say: “The more arrogant and unrestrained you act, the more it makes me glad for my decision.”
She said she was glad for her decision.
Young Master Lu, who thought nothing could strike him further, paled instantly.
“The previous Young Master Lu was aloof and ruthless, but in my eyes, at least he was a hero defending home and country,” Xie Wanning paused, then said: “Not like now, this rogue relying on his martial power to bully a weak woman.”
“If you still cherish even a bit of our past affection, don’t appear before me again.”
“All these words just for this one sentence?” Young Master Lu abruptly opened his eyes, flashing her a mocking smile full of sarcasm: “Wanwan, do you take me for some fool to be dismissed with a few words?”
With that, he strode forward with an imposing aura, startling Xie Wanning into stepping back, only to be steadied by the man beside her gripping her arm reassuringly, “Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you.”
He looked at Young Master Lu blocked by the Secret Guards, and said calmly: “Pestering a young lady is not the act of a gentleman. Young Master Lu, your conduct is unbecoming, please leave. Duke Pei’s Mansion does not welcome you.”
“What are you to her? She’s not for you to covet!” Young Master Lu’s facial expression twisted instantly, unable to hold back any longer, he launched a fist carrying piercing killing intent toward him, blocked by the two Secret Guards together.
Thus, on this not-so-secluded garden path, Young Master Lu directly fought with the two Secret Guards.
There were already many guests today, and soon people noticed the commotion here, watching from afar.
Xie Wanning’s face was extremely unpleasant.
Having finally broken off the engagement, the rumors about her in the Capital City had gradually faded these past few days. Now, in front of so many people, this ‘peach-colored scandal’ of two men vying for one woman had occurred.
The gossip would only be more intense than before.
She wasn’t afraid of damaging her reputation and being unable to marry, just annoyed that she couldn’t go out to play for a long time again.
Pei Yuqing turned to look at her, his gaze concerned: “Are you alright? He……”
Xie Wanning slowly shook her head, her gaze fixed on the unarmed Young Master Lu, her expression grave.
She had only seen him draw a bow to hunt; this was the first time seeing him fight someone.
Since they were selected by Pei Yuqing as personal guards, the two Secret Guards’ martial arts were naturally not weak, yet they were still no match for him.
Young Master Lu fighting two at once showed no disadvantage, and seemed about to win.
Fortunately, this was Duke Pei’s Mansion, where Guards were plentiful.
But faster than the Guards arriving was Ming Jian.
He appeared from nowhere, quickly walking to Young Master Lu’s side, whispering something.
Young Master Lu kicked away an approaching guard, finally halting his offensive.
