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She was betting on her position in his heart.
Shangguan Shaoyi paused for a moment, then fixed his gaze on her. "Mo Su, I won't let you go."
"You!" Cheng Mo's eyes widened in anger, her thick hair cascading down to her waist. He silently stared back at her, his expression haughty; no matter how much he tried to restrain it, the light in his eyes still burst forth.
Cheng Mo turned her eyes away, emotionlessly saying, "My legs are attached to my body; whether I leave or not is not up to you."
He smiled slightly, adjusting her posture to face him directly, looking deep into her eyes. "But this is my territory. No matter where you go, I can find you in an instant."
Cheng Mo's breath hitched as she angrily retorted, "What’s the point of keeping me here like this?! I want to see Brother Zuo Wei! He will take me back."
His smile widened. "Zuo Wei went to England; he just left a couple of days ago."
"What..." She was taken aback. "Brother Zuo Wei didn't even tell me."
Shangguan Shaoyi embraced her, her fragrance wafting into his nostrils. His fingertips brushed against her fair cheek. "Mo Su, stop throwing a tantrum and stay, okay?" Though it sounded like a suggestion, it carried an undeniable tenderness from him.
"Shaoyi..." She dared not look at him, fearing it would shake her resolve. She hurriedly pulled away from his embrace. "I feel useless here; I'm nothing. I don't want to socialize with people I don't like, don't want to do things I don't want to do, and don't want to be caught up in these trivial matters."
"In the end, you just want to escape these whirlpools." Shangguan Shaoyi gazed at her. "Mo Su, is there really no reason for you to stay?"
After a long silence, the evening breeze blew gently, cool and refreshing, with a fragrant scent wafting through the air.
She was too calm on the surface but stubborn inside; once she got stuck in a corner, she couldn't find a way out. She couldn't forget Shangguan Shaoyi's engagement with Rong Yuqiao in her mind, couldn't ignore their smiles when they were together, and couldn't resist Rong Yuqiao's repeated advances. Rather than endure this turmoil, it would be better to distance herself quickly—whether out of spite or decision—it was just a desire to escape this chaos.
She hadn't considered the consequences and simply said, "No."
Suddenly feeling pain in her shoulder as his hand gripped tightly on both of her shoulders. She raised her eyes; Shangguan Shaoyi was staring straight at her as if he wanted to devour her with that gaze. The domineering force wrapped around her slender waist, and the fire of anger in his eyes burned fiercely. "Then what about me? Am I not enough of a reason for you to stay?"
"Shaoyi... it hurts..." She felt tears welling up, not due to emotions but purely as a physiological reaction.
He seemed not to hear her voice, still speaking in a low tone, "Mo Su..." He called her name, murmuring softly. She looked up at him, her heart racing slightly; the usually cold and composed man showed a hint of vulnerability that was hard to detect. She was startled; was this a side of him that he only revealed to her...
A tear rolled down the corner of her eye. He smiled gently and kissed the teardrop. The anger ignited by her "no" transformed into tender affection as he tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, caressing her delicate, fair cheek. His heart stirred as he leaned closer to her Rose-Colored Lips.
The scent on her tongue was irresistible, drawing him in deeper.
"Shaoyi..." Her soft and powerless struggles turned futile as he embraced her waist, which gradually softened.
That gentle sigh stirred his heartstrings, compelling him to explore deeper with his tongue.
Suddenly, as if recalling something, she pushed him away with force and leaned against the bookshelf, gasping for the air that he had stolen from her.
"That day... I saw everything." She spoke quietly, tinged with jealousy. "Miss Rong kissed you, and you didn’t refuse."
That day... Shangguan Shaoyi frowned; the kiss from Yu Qiao had been too sudden for him to anticipate. However... he watched Cheng Mo Su with interest, unable to suppress a smile that tugged at the corners of his lips.
"What are you laughing at? I'm not jealous or anything," Cheng Mo Su exclaimed, like a child whose secrets had been exposed.
Shangguan Shaoyi's smile widened as he pulled her closer. She continued to chatter, "Let go of me! I said I want to go home. Staying here means I have to listen to all the gossip from others in Feng Province, which is unbearable."
"What gossip?" he asked with a frown. "Who dares to talk behind our backs? I'll deal with them right now!"
"Many people are saying strange things about our relationship. I'm Miss Cheng; how can I withstand their slander?" As she spoke, the circles under her eyes reddened as if she had suffered a great injustice. Her small hand rested on his solid chest. "Let me go! I want to go home!"
"If you really want to leave, wait until I'm done with this busy period, and then I'll take you back and visit your father," Shangguan Shaoyi said solemnly.
She paused for a moment and raised her Eyes. "Visit my dad?"
"Exactly."
She tilted her head to one side and said, "You should resolve the matter with Miss Rong before coming here; otherwise, my father won't let you in, and neither will I!" Seeing him silent, just as she was about to say something more, he kissed her again, silencing her chatter.
His warm breath brushed against her flushed cheeks, and his rough hands remained on her waist. Her hair carried a faint floral scent, both comforting and intoxicating.
Outside the door, the voice of Deputy Officer Shen unexpectedly called out, announcing that the banquet was ready and inviting the Young Marshal to take his seat.
Only then did he release her, giving a light peck on her rose-colored lips. "I'll be back soon."
Why did he always have this effect on her? Just a few words and actions could sway her emotions. She furrowed her brows in annoyance, his gentle laughter ringing in her ears.
Shangguan Shaoyi would often host banquets at various restaurants, gathering his subordinates from different factions. The purpose was twofold: to enhance communication among them and to observe their situations for better control. Today's banquet was held at Xiangshui Tower. Xiangshui Tower is a famous restaurant in Feng Province, built beside mountains and water. The courtyard is divided by plum blossom screens into several small pavilions, each adorned with different porcelain and famous paintings, elegant and unique, reminiscent of the charm of the southern water towns.
All the invited guests had arrived, and the banquet commenced. Although Shangguan Shaoyi was not particularly eloquent, he was gentle and courteous, blending well with the officials around him. A harmonious atmosphere prevailed, yet the thoughts hidden behind everyone's smiling faces slipped past his cold gaze one by one, etched into his memory.
As they raised their glasses, a commotion seemed to arise outside. Shortly after, a figure in deep crimson appeared gracefully before him.
Yun Yun had clearly put considerable effort into her appearance today. Her captivating eyes sparkled like pearls, and the deep crimson qipao was perfectly tailored to showcase her ample curves and shapely hips, making her figure alluringly seductive.
She quietly assessed Shangguan Shaoyi as if evaluating her prey.
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