Chapter 2, The First Meeting with King Chu

Is this man being too arrogant? It's just a few words; is it really necessary to be so extreme? How much does he really despise Murong Zi to utter such serious and resolute words that are so devoid of sibling affection?

The prince has misunderstood. Zi'er has now completely realized the error of her previous behavior. Currently, Zi'er does not harbor any improper thoughts; she simply wishes to live her life peacefully. Marriage is not a trivial matter, and Zi'er does not want to marry hastily. If the prince is concerned that Zi'er may have ulterior motives, he is welcome to expel her from the residence, and Zi'er will have no complaints whatsoever.

If it were not for her consideration of his princely status, she would have long since turned her back on him and walked away! He fears that having her by his side would be a nuisance, yet she looks down on such a man!

It seems that your health should be fine now. In the future, you should stay in the room when there is nothing to do. I will find you a husband as soon as possible, so that you can feel at ease. The man's tone was deep and somewhat distant, his profound gaze scrutinizing the woman sitting quietly not far away.

Shangguan Sicheng pressed her thin lips together, her dark eyes reflecting a sense of indifference. She cast a fleeting glance at Murong Zi before lowering her gaze and falling into deep thought, as if weighing the truthfulness of her words

But in the next moment, he also let it go. There are many women in the royal residence, and having spent years among them, he knows a thing or two about their little jealousies. It is nothing more than a disguise, creating certain illusions for others.

Forget it, conversing with such a person is indeed exhausting. She is at a loss for words! Anyway, the former Murong Zi is already dead, and she must inevitably clean up the mess she has created; she can only accept it reluctantly. No matter how others think, as long as she adheres to her own principles and beliefs, that is sufficient; as for the others, they can roll away as far as possible!

Do you know that I, as the prince, have honored my late mother's last wish to take care of you until your marriage? If it were not for my mother's dying wish back then, I would have long sent you away to a remote place, why would I keep you in the residence to let others see me as a fool?

What use is there for a woman like this

There are certain things he cannot do too resolutely; otherwise, the one who will be criticized will not be her, Murong Zi, but rather him, this adoptive brother. He cannot act too heartlessly now, as it would lead people to say behind his back that he is too unapproachable, unable to even fulfill the last wishes of his mother.

Shang Guangsi Chen also seems to have noticed this, his thick, dark eyebrows slightly furrowed. Just now, he thought that after that incident, the woman before him would have changed in some way, but unexpectedly, she remains so stubborn.

It sounds as if she is truly unwanted, as if she must hang herself on him! She admits that in the past, it seemed that no man liked her, but that does not mean that she is not popular now

Murong Zi did not engage in any false pleasantries and sat down on a nearby bench, slightly raising her head to look at the man behind the desk. In her memory, she already had an impression of this man, so she did not display much of a loss of composure; however, she felt a sense of disdain for her former self, Murong Zi.

Murong Zi felt a bit amused. It seems he is also troubled by rumors, right? Otherwise, he wouldn't be so eager to marry her off. But isn't this man a bit too self-assured? She is a living person; how can he just say marry and it will be so?

If Liu Dehua was considered a handsome man in Murong Ziyuan's eyes in the past, then Gu Tianle was still her idol; however, she was not infatuated to the extent of wanting to live or die for Gu Tianle.

Zi Er will remember the prince's advice closely. I have troubled the prince, so I will take my leave first. With a proper bow, Murong Zi bid farewell gracefully, her head lowered, never once looking directly at the man in front of her.

However, this Murong Zi is not the woman he desires! She possesses a lineage that has already fallen from grace, with no one to support her. Even if he were to take her in, she would be of no benefit to him. Moreover, this woman is bold in her schemes and reckless in her actions; she merely has an attractive appearance, but in reality, she is arrogant and rude. Such a woman cannot become his virtuous partner, but will only bring numerous troubles to the royal residence and to himself.

A strange thought suddenly surged in his heart, making him feel that Murong Zi today was vastly different from her usual self. Whether in her expression or her words, there was a strong sense of unfamiliarity, as if she had become a different person, leaving him somewhat perplexed.

Zi Er understands and is grateful for the prince's care over the years. Now that Zi Er has come to a clear understanding, she will certainly not cause any more trouble for the prince. Zi Er will remember the prince's advice and will stay quietly in the residence. When Zi Er has someone to entrust her future to, she will certainly inform the prince, and at that time, she hopes the prince can bless her. " Murong Zi said calmly, lowering her head. To be honest, she is really not accustomed to speaking so hypocritically with others; it makes her heart ache with fatigue.

If you can understand, that would be good. For the sake of my mother, I can overlook everything that has happened in the past. I hope you will take care of yourself and not let yourself fall into embarrassment again. After a long pause, a deep voice finally spoke, and the implication was unmistakably clear: it was a wish for the woman before him to abandon her unwarranted fantasies.

Step aside

Murong Zikuan stood up gracefully and offered a salute to Shangguan Sicheng. Her gentle words sounded pleasing to the ear, but upon closer listening, one could certainly detect a hint of determination in her tone

This man is merely a bit handsome, even if he resembles a young Andy Lau, there is no need to seek death over it. Fortunately, she is not superficial; men do not mean much to her. Even if she were to look for someone, it would be someone who can live a good life and be sincere towards her. I really do not understand what Murong Zi used to like about this man.

The King of Chu, my sworn brother? It sounds endearing, but she knows that this ostensible brother does not regard her at all. There is no need to dwell on the past; take, for instance, the incident of Murong Zi's suicide by crashing into a wall. She has never heard him express any words of concern. What kind of sworn brother is so cold-hearted and ungrateful? Since he considers her, his sworn sister, to be dispensable, what more is there for her to say? After all, she is not truly Murong Zi, and they are not close; there is no need to take such a person seriously! Since he considers her, his sworn sister, to be dispensable, what more is there for her to say? After all, she is not truly Murong Zi, and they are not close; there is no need to take such a person seriously!

reassured

Thank you, Prince Xie, for considering Zi'er, but Zi'er wishes to find a suitable partner to entrust her life to on her own. Her marriage is not something that an outsider should decide!

Shangguan Sicheng's expression became complicated once again, and he slightly nodded in agreement for her to leave

Murong Zi's lips twitched slightly

The prince has stated that you can only be his sworn sister. You may enjoy the riches and glory at will, but do not harbor any other inappropriate thoughts! The coldness in Shangguan Sicheng's low voice carried a hint of sharpness, and his blunt refusal sounded quite harsh to Murong Zi.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Sicheng's expression darkened, and a few complex emotions flickered in his dark eyes. He coldly gazed at Murong Zi, whose demeanor was different from usual, as if trying to discern what she was truly thinking.

To capture by letting go? It should be like this...