Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chu Jinling grew exasperated with her constant pestering and couldnât recall how many times he had pushed her away. âXiao Ruxue, Iâm warning you. If you come again, I wonât be polite!â
He waved in frustration. âGet her out!â
Despite the bookstore staff persistently ushering people away, Xiao Ruxue stuck like glue. Her gaze remained firm. âCousin, even if you break my legs, Iâll still come back. My love for you is unwavering!â
She wouldnât relinquish her position as the Ninth Princeâs consort!
This was a noble status and a great wealth. She would never let Lin Sisi snatch it away, and she would not let the other daughters of the Xiao family snatch it away first!
When Chu Jinling was pestering Chu Yihan to play, he felt that he was shameless enough. She didnât expect Xiao Ruxue, a woman, to be so shameless.
He seriously considered breaking her legs.
âSisi, if you keep hiding like this, there will come a day when the Ninth Prince wonât be able to protect you. Your marriage might fall to the Xiao family. Are you willing?â Su Yingxue cautioned Lin Sisi.
Lin Sisi trembled. âWill⦠will it?â
âIt will. Noble Consort Xiao bowed temporarily due to the Ninth Princeâs scratching her face and threatening her. She doesnât like you in the first place. In the long run, even if the emperor doesnât care, she will still let the Ninth Prince marry the daughter of the Xiao family. Xiao Ruxueâs persistence might eventually trouble the Ninth Prince.â
She made things sound more serious.
She understood Chu Jinlingâs stubborn nature, a trait of the Chu Imperial family. He was very loyal to his feelings.
In this lifetime, he would only love Lin Sisi.
Yet for both to reach the end, it couldnât rely solely on oneâs efforts. Lin Sisi needed to step out of this shadow.
Lin Sisi bit her lip, her heart tightening.
The inferiority complex in her heart was still shrouding her like a shadow. Xiao Ruxue pounced on Chu Jinling again. She hugged Chu Jinling and snuggled up to him. âCousin, youâre a prince. Youâre so outstanding, but youâve been living here for a woman. Ruxue feels wronged for you. When youâre tired of it, Ruxue will come to pick you up personally and serve you well.â
As she spoke, her smile, reminiscent of a blossoming flower, held a hint of shyness. Two red blushes adorned her face, rendering her exquisitely beautiful.
Chu Jinling inadvertently glanced at her jade-like chest and quickly blushed, moving away. âYou⦠Stay away from me!â
He pushed Xiao Ruxue away, his fair complexion flushed red.
Su Yingxue couldnât bear to watch any longer and wanted to intervene to help him. However, she knew that if she did, Lin Sisi would forever remain hidden above and never come down.
Lin Sisi gripped the red jade whip tightly in her hand, her lips bitten until they bled.
Xiao Ruxue adjusted the clothes covering her chest. When she attempted to approach Chu Jinling again, Lin Sisi couldnât contain herself any longer. She leaped downstairs and shouted furiously at Xiao Ruxue, âYou shameless person! Didnât you hear what Jinling said? Get out!â
Xiao Ruxue shrieked in fear. âAh!â
When she saw Lin Sisiâs face clearly, she immediately revealed a mocking expression and covered her mouth as she chuckled. â1 was wondering which shrew it was. So, itâs the disfigured Miss Lin! Your veil is crooked. The scar on your face is so ugly!â
Xiao Ruxue held her chest, her face full of shock.
When she said that, the onlookers all focused their attention on Lin Sisiâs face..