Chapter 313 (1/2)

Chapter 313: The White Lotus and The Fool

“No! How can I allow you, my beloved older brother, to risk your life for me? This treacherous woman has many tricks up her sleeves. Besides, I’m living on borrowed time. The fortnightly deadline is just around the corner.” Tu Xiupei sneered inwardly while maintaining a surface look of devastation.

“Pei’er, let’s get married.” Qi Shujie grabbed Tu Xiupei by her wrist and looked at her expectantly.

All evil thoughts now left Tu Xiupei’s mind. Shocked, she could only stammer out one word, “What?”

“You know that I have always been in love with you. In the past, my father objected to our union because of your Phoenix Destiny. The situation is different now. Since we have already consummated our relationship, Father cannot say object to this marriage! Not only will we be together, but you also won’t have to worry about the poison anymore. It’s killing two birds with one stone!”

“No.” Tu Xiupei blurted out a flat rejection but stopped herself short when she saw Qi Shujie’s anger brewing. Her eyes welled up with tears as she choked out, “How can I allow you to lower your status to marry me? I am no longer pure. Marrying me will only drag your name through the mud!”

What a damn fool, Tu Xiupei silently snickered. He continues to dream about marrying me. Who does he think he is? I can do so much better.

Qi Shujie heaved a sigh of relief, and his frown relaxed. He replied gently, “I don’t mind. I love you, not your chastity.”

“No. We can’t wrap fire with paper. Word is bound to get out. The disciples must have already heard about how I was violated. It won’t be long till Master knows,” mumbled Tu Xiupei. She lowered her head as thoughts raced through her mind. She tried to think of a way of convincing this idiot to skip the marriage but still kill for her.

Qi Shujie lifted his gaze and glanced at his people, who were standing one mile away from them. He fell silent, but his eyes were icy cold like a murderer’s. He then lowered his voice and continued, “I have my ways. They won’t talk, so just rest assured and marry me. I will take care of the rest.”

Tu Xiupei did not speak. She panicked and wracked her brains, trying to think of something.