Chapter 89 I Will Help You Climb (2/2)

One had to beat the entire snake for it to die. Their previous interactions were not true battles.

How does Mo Xuemin intend to deal with her so that she would change her mind overnight and be willing to marry Sima Lingyun. It was impossible to make her truly willing in her current state unless she had no choice.

in what situation would a woman have no choice but be willing? If her reputation is ruined and if it was Sima Lingyun who had ruined her reputation. She was kneeling alone in the ancestral hall. Even if Sima Lingyun was very capable, he would not be able to enter the ancestral hall to ruin her reputation. Even if he really entered the ancestral hall and ruined her reputation, what kind of excuse did he have to appear in the Mo Manor?

Mo Xuetong truly could not think of a good reason at this moment. She drew circles on the futon under her feet subconsciously. Her mind was jumbled.

”It is so late, why are you looking for me?” A lazy and unhappy yet mesmerizing voice of a young man could be heard.

Mo Xuetong turned around and saw Feng Yuran sitting on the futon lazily. He was wearing a deep purple robe with dragon embroidery which s.h.i.+mmered under the light. The light shone on his handsome face, making him seem even more charming than usual. He raised his eyebrows as he looked at her, his red lips curved in a vague smile.

Mo Xuetong sighed softly. She truly did not want to trifle with this man. But she had no one else but him to call on right now. Without any evidence, her maternal family would not be able to help her. She had just arrived in the capital and was unfamiliar with things. She only knew that only this person could come and go at night without any one finding out. She really could not find anyone else but him to help her.

Even though she knew that he was very dangerous, she did not know why she trusted him more compared to Mo Xuemin. Perhaps it was because he had truly helped her before!

She sighed again and observed him carefully. She realized that there was nothing else but a teasing glint in his eyes. That was when she slowly started to relax. She did not know why, but when she saw how uncaring and lazy he was, she had a thought that since he said that he was her savior and that she had to repay him, then she might as well owe him more.

This sudden thought scared even her. Does this mean that she had become reliant on him? She could not help but blush. She turned around to her side. Fortunately, it was dark enough and he probably could not see.

”Do you want me to help you again? Since you owe me so many times anyway, just speak.” Feng Yuran rapped his fingers against the futon gently with a smile that reached his eyes.

”King Xuan, I will definitely repay your kindness in the future if I have the chance to. I do indeed need your help this time…” Mo Xuetong could not help but laugh at herself since King Xuan had seen through her. However, she still had to say what she had to.

”As long as you know. Remember each and every single incident. I will definitely ask for interest.” Feng Yuran said, not at all polite about it. He was in a good mood. The kitten who waved her claws around was finally willing to put down her guard against him. It did put him in a good mood. His eyes flashed to where she put her hands on her knees and his eyes darkened slightly.

”This has something to do with you.” Mo Xuetong did not like how she was always in a lower position when they were together and she gritted her teeth secretly. She regretted always lowering herself before him and was always controlled by him. She had not even said anything and he had treated it as if she owed him a debt.

”Oh, why do you say that?” Feng Yuran's eyebrows picked up. He looked charming and devilish.

”If you had not pulled me along to admire the plum blossoms, nothing like that would have happened. You even caused me to kneel in the ancestral hall. Don't you feel sorry about that?” Mo Xuetong was rather annoyed when she saw that he did not seem to care. It was not that she had wanted to reply on him. Her original intentions were to just walk around quickly in the plum blossom forest before returning to watch the show that Mo Xuemin was going to put on. If she appeared just as Mo Xuemin was putting on her best act, the rumors would have been dispelled and Mo Xuemin would not be able to plot against her afterwards.

The old madam punis.h.i.+ng her by making her kneel in the ancestral hall was just a branch of that incident. Feng Yuran truly could not remain unaccountable for the current situation.

”So you can just mention me. I will be your witness and say that Tong'er was with me earlier.” A flash of laughter appeared in his eyes. His mouth curved up leisurely looking as if he had nothing at all to do with the current situation. It was as if he was just casually chatting with someone.

Mo Xuetong, however, was so angry she almost bit her tongue. How dare he even say that. He could be her witness, but then they would be known to be in a relations.h.i.+p and have been together alone. They would say that the two of them had agreed to meet to admire the plum blossoms. Should this rumor spread to the public, she really could not live anymore.

Mo Xuetong was really irritated when she saw his careless att.i.tude. She said, ”Your Highness, you are the Emperor's flesh and blood and you are of n.o.ble blood. You are doted on by the Emperor, and are beyond the reach of the Mo Manor.”

”Look at what you are saying. Don't be afraid. It is alright as long as I reach for you. As long as you don't let go, I will pull you along to the highest branch possible. How about that?” Feng Yuran did not seem to agree with her. He waved his hand and laughed graciously.

”Many thanks for your consideration, Your Highness. However, the higher you climb, the more it would hurt when you fall. Your Highness, your branch is too high.” Mo Xuetong said irritatingly and she glared at him coldly.

”Don't be afraid, I will pull you along! Everyone else wants to climb up but they can't. But Tong'er you don't have to worry. With my protection, everything will be fine.”

He really liked what he was saying!

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