Xiao Yuan looked up at him. Should she say something to him at a time like this?
“Junwu,” she took his hand and looked sincerely into his eyes, “Now we must first find out the truth of this matter and avenge Uncle Pei and Uncle Gui.”
He lowered his eyes and remained silent.
“Junwu,” she called him again, “I know you’re in a lot of pain. In this situation, we can only let the murderer lose his temper first.”
He nodded.
“Whether it’s acting or genuine…” She put down the candle and gently wrapped her arms around his waist. “I just hope you won’t be so sad anymore.” She remembered the tears in his eyes. “From now on, I’m your family. You’re not alone…” she said sincerely.
Family? He repeated this depressing word to himself, his voice heavy with anguish. He knew that her intimacy was a form of comfort, a gesture of sympathy, but also a drastic measure that forced Juyuan to take action.
Before, when he kissed her and hugged her, she hated and resented him. He, too, felt guilty and remorseful… Now, he could rightfully hold her in his arms, cradle her in his hands, gaze at her, and cherish her. But her heart was drifting further and further away from him. In her heart… there was someone else!
Could her man, the man who had possessed her, be Yi Chunjun?! His arm tightened involuntarily, causing her to let out a captivating moan. He hated, he was jealous, he was going mad! But she wouldn't say it, she refused to tell him!
Did she think he couldn't tell?
He had already glimpsed her heart from the way she looked at Yi Chunjun. The marks on her body, the change in her expression—he had keenly sensed what had happened: she had transformed from a girl into a woman! And she seemed fortunate, even content, with this change!
A helpless fire burned within him, searing him with pain that he couldn't extinguish. He gazed deeply at her, his arms tightening around her. She looked up at him, bewildered. She... was so beautiful!
His lips were getting closer and closer to hers.
"Is this appropriate in front of your father's spirit?" With a cold tone and an angry expression, Yi Chunjun walked in and saw this scene, and he was almost burning with anger.
Pei Junwu coldly raised his head, making no attempt to hide his anger towards him. To his surprise, the woman in his arms actually hooked her arms around his neck, pressed her face against his chest, turned her back, and deliberately ignored Yi Chunjun, who was about to explode.
She... He gasped. Was she also pressuring Yi Chunjun for something?
What trick is this little thing playing?
"Li—Yuan—er—" Yi Chunjun shouted her name almost in a curse tone.
"I've told you everything I needed to say," she said calmly in his arms.
"But I haven't said what I wanted to say yet!" Yi Chunjun said coldly, he was so angry with her that he was about to lose control of his rage.
She still kept her face away from him.
"I won't accept any of that nonsense you're spouting!" Yi Chunjun finally snapped. "I love you, and I want to marry you."
Pei Junwu froze, realizing that she had felt the same way. He hadn't expected Yi Chunjun to say such a thing in front of him.
After a long while, she remained stiffly in Pei Junwu's arms. "Whatever. Anyway, I'm going to marry Junwu," she said coldly.
Even though he knew she was deliberately trying to anger Yi Chunjun, his heart still skipped a beat.
Yi Chunjun gave a cold laugh, his sharp eyes almost freezing everything he saw. He gritted his teeth again, "Don't even think about it!"
Pei Junwu narrowed his eyes and sighed inwardly. If only this weren't all just a show. Since it was a show, he should at least help her.
“Yi Chunjun, she is now my fiancée. After the seven-day mourning period, I will take her to my master to treat her injuries. Once she is healed, we will get married.” He stared straight at Yi Chunjun, who was radiating murderous intent.
She chuckled softly as she hugged him, unable to resist turning to see Yi Chunjun's expression. He looked down at her and saw her resolute face. He gave a bitter smile; besides him, who else would dare to play along and anger Yi Chunjun?
This time, Yi Chunjun didn't speak. He clenched his teeth tightly, and it was clear that if he provoked him any further, he might kill him or her.
Pei Junwu affectionately and reproachfully patted Xiao Yuan's hair. The arrogant and wicked Yi Chunjun was almost driven to the brink of madness by this little vixen... Although he secretly laughed at his discomfiture, he also felt sorry for him and helpless. Those who fall in love with her... all suffer so much.
"Come with me!" Yi Chunjun stepped forward and grabbed her wrist fiercely. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes, and she pouted, complaining, "It hurts!"
Seeing her tears, Yi Chunjun was both angry and resentful, but he could only loosen his grip. Pei Junwu sighed inwardly and did not stop her.
"Come with me!" he repeated, restraining his strength.
"No!" She tried to shake off his hand, but couldn't, so she simply let him hold her. "Tonight, I'm staying here with Junwu!"
"You!" Yi Chunjun's eyes flashed fiercely, and he raised his hand. Pei Junwu and Xiao Yuan clearly saw the blue in his palm; he truly intended to kill her.
She looked at him coldly and defiantly. Kill her? Could he?
Sure enough, the raised hand could only be slowly and resentfully lowered. He pulled her down forcefully without much pity, because no matter what, he couldn't let her stay in another man's arms anymore.
As a result, she turned pale from the pulling, coughed up blood, and collapsed limply. He anxiously and tenderly reached out to catch her, but grasped at empty air. Pei Junwu had already caught her.
Hatred! Rage! His heart was filled with the urge to kill! But who could he kill? Pei Junwu or her? He could only clench his fists tightly. If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have let her come back. Taking her away or locking her up would have been better than this!
"Junwu... I feel so bad." She called out weakly, while playfully winking at Pei Junwu to reassure him.
Pei Junwu was taken aback, wanting to laugh and sigh at the same time, so he could only flick her nose hard from an angle that Yi Chunjun couldn't see.
Chapter 54 of "The Smiling Flower": Trying to be clever backfires.
Xiao Juyuan lay on the bed, staring blankly at the top of the embroidered curtains, her face cold, seemingly lost in thought.
The door opened, and Li Yuan'er walked in with a smile, carrying a bowl of medicine.
Xiao Juyuan stared at her; her smile… was even more beautiful than before, with an inexplicable charm. How could she possibly have such a cheerful expression? Hadn't she… also lost her virginity to a man she didn't love?
Xiao Juyuan's heart clenched. Being with a man she didn't love… the thought of it made her feel nauseous. Even Nangong Junmei's handsome face seemed ugly and repulsive to her then!
She really lost too much to become "Xiao Juyuan"!