688 A Million Times for You 50 (1/2)

Noticing how apprehensive he seemed, An Xiaoning continued, ”Your Majesty, you're such a great catch, especially since you're now the president. Why would I reject you because of a military Major?”

”Why not? He can marry you and make you his lawful wife but I can't. I can only have a clandestine relationship with you and treat you well in secret. I can only give you a status when I become a full-fledged president. Tell me, what must I do to make you agree?” he asked with a gloomy look in his eyes.

”Your Majesty, are you out of your mind? How could I deserve such affection from you? You're just infatuated and muddled up for the time being. You'll realize that I'm not worth your attention at all once you get your thoughts straightened out and see everything clearly. Shishi is a great girl, please don't let her down or break her heart, Your Majesty,” said An Xiaoning, filled with shock and bewilderment.

”I know clearly whether I'm muddled up or not. Do you think I was born yesterday?”

”I wouldn't dare to think that way.” After pondering for a moment, she continued, ”I don't harbor any designs on you at all. I had never once done so and never will in the future.”

”I don't believe you.”

An Xiaoning felt more helpless than ever. There was nothing she could do if he refuses to believe the truth.

She remained silent and kept her eyes fixed on the ground. After staring at her for a long while, he finally said, ”I won't force you anymore.”

She heaved a sigh of relief and glanced at Lin Shishi, who was lying on the bed, sound asleep. ”Shishi is carrying your child now. Please treat her well, Your Majesty. She's a very pure and innocent girl.”

”As I mentioned before, any woman who stays in the Autumn Palace will gradually become scheming, regardless of how innocent they may be at the start. I'll treat her well, for sure. Like what you said, she's the mother of my child,” he answered, seemingly knowing what she was concerned about.

”It's getting late, I have to get going.” An Xiaoning nodded and turned around to walk away.

The door was closed gently. Tuoba Gucheng remained in his seat quietly for a long time.

An Xiaoning felt much more relaxed only after leaving the Autumn Palace.

She stood by the entrance and took a deep breath.

The thought of Tuoba Gucheng's words earlier made her feel burdened and stressed.

She felt as if a heavy rock was weighing her chest down.

She began walking toward the hotel, which was just a short distance away.

Just as she was about to reach the entrance, she caught sight of Lin Mingxi standing at the door, seemingly waiting for her,

”You're finally back. What took you so long?”

”I was chatting with Shishi.”

An Xiaoning then returned to her hotel room together with Lin Mingxi. The moment she entered the room, she removed her shoes and left her socks on, feeling much more comfortable.

She lay down in bed and let out a long sigh. ”I can finally get some rest.”

Lin Mingxi sprawled herself across the bed and said, ”I noticed something during the wedding ceremony just now.”

”What is it?”

”The way that the president looked at you was pretty strange,” Lin Mingxi answered with a sheepish smile.

”What do you mean?” An Xiaoning asked, feeling a little anxious.