Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 72 - 68

Just wiping off some sweat, how could she be this nervous, she’d forgotten how she snuggled in his arms last night, poked his Adam’s apple, and smelled his scent.

Xie Wanqing certainly hadn’t forgotten, she pressed her lips and said, "You change quickly."

She was just a bit unaccustomed to someone who was so careful to maintain distance before, now could proactively wipe sweat for her.

"Wanwan," Pei Yuqing softly called her name, his eyes burning as he looked at her, "You are now my fiancée."

Even if it was only a verbal agreement, they were a betrothed couple, approved by their parents.

As long as he thought about it, Pei Yuqing couldn’t suppress his turbulent emotions.

If he wasn’t afraid of startling the young girl, he wished he could hold her in his arms.

He steadied his mood, raised his hand to pour her a cup of iced milk, and said, "Taking care of my fiancée is only right."

Taking care of my fiancée is only right...

Xie Wanqing was stunned to hear this, she wasn’t being someone’s fiancée for the first time, but it was the first time she heard such words.

Turns out, taking care of a fiancée is what’s supposed to be done?

Milk with crushed ice, added with honey, smelled sweet, the coolness brought by the crushed ice transferred through the jade bowl to the hand.

This was specially prepared in the carriage.

Xie Wanqing held the jade cup and sipped the milk, her heart certainly felt warm.

She took a shallow breath and called his name. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Pei Yuqing responded softly, his gaze falling on her slender hands holding the jade cup, his eyes gentle.

Xie Wanqing said, "Aren’t you preparing the betrothal, still have time to accompany me to the villa?"

As she placed down the jade cup, her hand was clasped by the man who had been waiting for a while.

Gently pinching the young girl’s palm, Pei Yuqing said, "For marrying me, my mother has been preparing for over ten years, finally the opportunity came, where would I have the chance to interfere."

He said and laughed lightly, "Rest assured, Wanwan, I will marry you within three months."

His laughter was gentle, close to her ear, causing Xie Wanqing’s heart to stir, turning her head to glare at him: "Stop teasing me!"

"Alright, it’s my fault." He apologized gently, lowered his gaze, and looked at her, seriously saying, "Wanwan, it’s too late to regret now."

Before getting into the carriage, he had sent a message, telling the servants to inform his parents.

The verbal engagement was already set, in a few days, the official proposal and wedding date would be discussed.

At this point, she couldn’t retreat.

Xie Wanqing, of course, understood, and had no intention of regretting, but hearing him say that made her inexplicably ask: "Are you afraid I won’t marry you?"

Pei Yuqing didn’t speak.

From last night to now, he had an unreal feeling, as if in the clouds, still floating.

But he could confirm one thing, if she wanted to regret now, he couldn’t easily agree.

Clearly, he had just promised last night, after marriage, as long as she wanted to divorce, he could let her go anytime.

But just one night passed, he regretted it.

The treasure already embraced, how could he let go, gaining then losing, he couldn’t remain indifferent.

His gaze was focused, eyes tender, conveying a deep meaning, making Xie Wanqing inexplicably nervous, she said softly: "I haven’t reconsidered, don’t overthink."

"Mm, I know," Pei Yuqing smiled warmly.

He was just reminding her.

Xie Wanqing: "..."

Suddenly she felt, this man in front of her wasn’t just a good-natured person.

Since the first meeting, he appeared before her with such a gentle demeanor, letting her tease, letting her joke, never angry.

But could a man secretly in charge of the Qingtian Guard really be so gentle and harmless?

She broke off the engagement, being forced by Lu Ziyuan to find someone to marry casually, the first face that appeared in her mind was his.

Clearly, he’s eleven years older than her, clearly they haven’t known each other long, but she just trusted him.

Up to now, they were going to be engaged, all initiated by her.

Both proposals were initiated by her asking him if he wanted to marry her.

Thinking of this, Xie Wanqing was suddenly startled.

Was she lured or calculated by this person?

The young girl’s expressions were wonderfully varied, Pei Yuqing lowered his gaze looking for a while, then lowered his head to imprint a kiss on her forehead: "What are you thinking about?"

The touch on her forehead was gentle, Xie Wanqing reached out to touch it, belatedly realizing she really might have been seduced.

Seemingly she was being proactive, actually everything was under his control?

This feeling was really bad.

Her heart felt pricked, like being stung by a needle, furrowing her brows she said: "Go sit opposite, don’t come so close to me."

"What’s wrong?" Pei Yuqing was puzzled, not understanding what made her angry, "Wanwan..."

Before he could finish, Xie Wanqing withdrew her hand from his grasp, saying: "It’s really hot, don’t stick to me, go sit opposite."

In the spacious carriage, it was quiet for a few moments.

Pei Yuqing ultimately complied and sat opposite.

They sat facing each other, his gaze slightly dimmed, said: "What kind of temper is Wanwan throwing, perhaps you might tell me."

Just fine, suddenly her face changed, indeed seems a bit moody.

But Xie Wanqing couldn’t say, I suspect you’re trying to seduce me into a trap.

Perhaps from the day the news of Lu Ziyuan keeping a mistress came out, then to Liu Manrou’s pregnancy, her breaking the engagement with Lu Ziyuan.

In the flower field they were caught alone admiring flowers, Lu Ziyuan furious abducted her to the fake mountain...

Except for that night when Lu Ziyuan broke into her boudoir, everything else was under his control.

Including her eager finding someone to marry to escape Lu Ziyuan’s entanglement.

Looking around at the people close by, directly choosing his gentle harmlessness, his gentlemanly manner, his good temper.

...Proactively asking him if he wanted to marry her.

Xie Wanqing was quite displeased, needing to vent properly.

Without thinking, she raised her eyes to look at the man opposite: "We are marrying to get rid of Lu Ziyuan’s entanglement, once he gives up, I want to divorce, will you agree?"

This matter had been promised by him last night, now she brought it up again.

It’s like a dagger, directly piercing their seemingly sweet interaction.

Pei Yuqing paused internally, his lips parted as if to say something, but remained silent for a long time.

Xie Wanqing patiently waited, determined to ask him for a direct promise.

After a long silence, Pei Yuqing gently nodded, saying "I’ll do whatever you say."

I’ll do whatever you say...

For the first time in a long while, Xie Wanqing felt guilty.

Especially watching him now avoiding her gaze with lowered eyelids, like being wronged, truly touching.

Her expression shifted slightly, not wanting to be swayed by his charm, she steeled herself to continue: "Then remember to keep your word, no going back, no tricks."