Chapter 293: Chapter 236: Stop Playing the Victim and the Sentimental Card

Xiao Chengyu sneaked a glance at Jun Moling, only to see that his expression remained indifferent, without revealing any emotions.

However, in those eyes, it seemed as if there was an exceptionally chilling glint, as if proclaiming that whoever dared to have the slightest objection to Shen Ruoxi’s words would face his wrath without mercy.

Shen Ruoxi being pampered, loved, and protected by him like this deeply pierced Xiao Chengyu, filling her heart with confusion and resentment, why?

What charm does Shen Ruoxi possess? She is merely a woman abandoned by her brother; she really couldn’t figure it out.

Xiao Chengyi took a deep breath and then said with a bitter smile, "Princess Consort Zhan, what exactly do you want to do? Do you want my life? If you truly desire it, I’ll give it to you, as atonement for your maid."

After he said that, he unexpectedly and without hesitation took out a dagger from his body and placed it with a "clang" directly on the table in front of Shen Ruoxi.

The dagger glimmered with a cold, sharp light, and its blade was incredibly sharp.

Shen Ruoxi frowned slightly, while Ning Zhen beside her started laughing, "Xiao Chengyi, do you know what I hate most about you?"

Xiao Chengyi glared angrily, berating, "Ning Zhen, shut your mouth! This has nothing to do with you!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhen laughed even more wantonly and wickedly, "Why should I shut up? Afraid I’ll hit your sore spot? I refuse to do as you wish.

The most detestable thing about you is your lack of responsibility; whenever something happens, you only resort to shameless tricks.

You retreat to advance, confident that Ruoxi won’t dare to kill you, acting completely unperturbed, aren’t you ashamed?"

Xiao Chengyi’s fury surged instantly, and he roared angrily, "Ning Zhen, do you really not want to live anymore!

No matter how inadequate I, Xiao Chengyi, might be, I am still a third-rank official of the court. If you dare to speak disrespectfully to me, the Young General, I won’t be polite to you!"

Ning Zhen snorted coldly, speaking nonchalantly, "I’m afraid of you being impolite to me? In the eyes of Ning Zhen, you are nothing; stop trying to pressure people with your official rank, I don’t buy it!"

Just as Xiao Chengyi was so angry his fingers wouldn’t stop trembling, Ning Zhen turned to Shen Ruoxi, saying, "Ruoxi, you mustn’t be fooled by his rogue behavior; for what he has done, he deserves punishment, do not soften your heart."

Shen Ruoxi naturally knew Xiao Chengyi’s intention and the corners of her mouth subtly curled up.

At this moment, Old Mrs. Xiao said angrily, "Ning Zhen, the money has been returned to you, how do you plan to account for striking this old body?"

Since the passing of her husband, no one had dared to lay a hand on her while she managed the Xiao family.

Yet today, she had been slapped by a lowly girl, and no matter what, she couldn’t swallow this insult.

Ning Zhen raised her wrist, saying, "I haven’t even asked for interest, yet was almost crushed by your grandson, how should we settle this account?"

Everyone looked and saw that her wrist was swollen and red, truly a frightful sight.

Old Mrs. Xiao was momentarily at a loss for words due to her statement.

Only to see Jun Moling with an indifferent expression, saying, "Let it be even! And none of you shall mention it again."

He was keenly aware that this incident had already created irreconcilable conflicts between the parties, destined to become enmity in the future.

At this moment, he pretended to play the good guy, as in his view, nothing was more gratifying than the misfortune of the Xiao family.

Since Jun Moling had thus spoken, Old Mrs. Xiao and Ning Zhen, no matter how much they wished to tear each other apart, could only keep their mouths shut for the time being.

Yet both were swiftly calculating in their hearts, thinking about how to retaliate against one another in the future.

Xiao Chengyi looked at Shen Ruoxi with eyes full of melancholy.

He couldn’t understand why she hated him so. How could she use her current status and her husband’s power to pressure him?

Once, they were husband and wife in name, although they weren’t together for long, there was still a two-year marriage bond, was she truly so heartless?

Seeing how Xiao Chengyi looked at Shen Ruoxi, Ning Zhen really admired his persistence, still wishfully thinking Shen Ruoxi would remember their conjugal relationship, truly daydreaming!

"Tsk Tsk, failed to garner pity, now trying to sell sentiment? Xiao Chengyi, put away that disgusting face! If you had any true feelings for her, with even a shred of conscience, how could you treat her like this?

She possesses extraordinary martial arts skills, surpassing us by an unknown margin.

Yet for you, she was willing to wash her hands and make soup, wholeheartedly honoring your family.

Why don’t you ask your household servants, see what kind of ingrates your grandmother, mother, and sister are, and listen to how the servants talk?

Xiao Chengyi, stop putting on this pitiful act of seeking back a wife at a crematorium, as if the whole world owes you.

Don’t you find yourself disgusting? Don’t forget, her husband, a hundred times better than you, is right here! Doesn’t even look in the mirror!" Ning Zhen mocked mercilessly.

Shen Ruoxi remained expressionless, as if everything had nothing to do with her.

While Jun Moling’s gaze at Xiao Chengyi was as if looking at a stray dog, full of disdain and contempt.

Old Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Chengyu naturally disagreed; didn’t she enter the Xiao family as a daughter-in-law?

Only Mrs. Zhou felt guilty in her heart, felt exposed, and was ashamed.

Xiao Chengyu suddenly felt a tinge of resentment towards her brother.

Living a good life, why provoke this woman Ning Zhen, causing her to go to Nvzhen Hall to learn rules for half a year, which was simply a living hell.

There, they didn’t beat you, if you didn’t learn, they’d lock you in a small dark room to reflect coolly.

If not for being tightly wrapped in hatred in her heart, she might have long lost her mind.

If Shen Ruoxi were still her brother’s wife, he would be a Marquis.

Jun Moling would still be single, and with Xiao Chengyu’s appearance, she could surely be Princess Consort of Prince Zhan, rather than now having to come up with a way to become a concubine, being so passive.

Blame her brother, Xiao Chengyu recited in her heart.

Xiao Chengyi nearly spat blood from anger, if not for her, could he have separated from Ruoxi?

Suppressing his murderous fury, he forced a skin-deep smile and said to Ning Zhen, "Ning Zhen, wasn’t it you who destroyed someone else’s family?

In the military camp, women were extremely rare, yet you always wore those revealing clothes, shameless, how could I resist not sleeping with you? Honestly, it’s your own baseness!

As for Princess Consort Zhan, she is married now, naturally, I wouldn’t destroy someone else’s family like you.

But we were once married, we can’t be enemies, right? I will surely be sincere in resolving this matter, stay out of this!"

"You..." Ning Zhen was momentarily at a loss for words from anger, but soon laughed again, "I indeed am not a good person, but aren’t you merely the pot calling the kettle black? What good are you?

I have seduced not just you! Any woman with eyes can see, Prince Zhan is far more handsome than you.

Frankly, my initial target wasn’t you, but the single Prince Zhan.

Yet, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t win him over, instead, you, a married man, yielded at just a beckon from me, isn’t that your problem?

Xiao Chengyi, admitting your vileness still shows some humanity, blaming everything on others, truly revolting.

Don’t daydream about winning Ruoxi back, as compared to Prince Zhan, you are not even worth dirt, reflect upon that!"

As Ning Zhen finished, Jun Moling couldn’t help but frown, then looked at his wife, as if to say: Will you still associate with her? See, I told you she’s ill-intentioned!

However, Shen Ruoxi did not think like that.

Ning Zhen’s ability to say these words openly indicated she truly let it go.

Otherwise, she would never have brought it up. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Shen Ruoxi in fact grew a bit more appreciative of Ning Zhen.

Xiao Chengyi was so angry he was almost going crazy, staring viciously at Ning Zhen, roaring in his heart: Isn’t it just a little dirty money? Does she truly think herself a young lady? Daring to humiliate me like this!

Crushing her would be as easy as stepping on a bug, he absolutely wouldn’t let Ning Zhen get away.

He forcibly restrained his rage and turned to Shen Ruoxi, saying, "Princess Consort Zhan, before I was wrong to you, but as it stands now, I hope we won’t be enemies.

Regarding Xueyan’s matter and Xia Lian’s, indeed it was my fault, I wonder how you intend to resolve it? I will certainly cooperate fully."