Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 268 Threat

Despite Xiao Guo'er's low status, Zhao Yunrong did not think her words were wishful thinking; instead, he began to ponder them seriously.

"It's not impossible for you to be my principal wife, but your current status is not suitable. My father will definitely not agree. When the time is right, I will arrange a respectable status for you, and then you can ask my father to bestow a marriage upon you."

It's quite unexpected that he would think of her like this, but even if she were a princess, she wouldn't care!

"What about Miss Xie? With Your Highness so ungrateful, will Miss Xie let this go? Will the Xie family stand idly by? Your Highness should consider the bigger picture and think twice before acting. Your future is the most important thing. Don't do anything you'll regret."

Upon hearing this, the slight smile on Zhao Yunrong's lips vanished completely.

Ha, so she was still trying to get him to let go, he thought she...

That's true. She's not one of those heartless, opportunistic women. She probably still thinks about remaining chaste for Tang Jingchen, that dead man...

“In the past, I was weak and powerless, and I did need the Xie family’s help in some matters of the court. But things are different now. I am at the height of my power, and it is only a matter of time before I ascend to the throne. When that time comes, I will certainly not treat the Xie family unfairly. You don’t need to worry about these things.”

Their eyes met, each suppressing their emotions. One was forced to endure because of the other's power, while the other was mindful of the other's feelings and didn't want to push them too far, fearing it would backfire and push them further apart. So, the other willingly endured it.

Xiao Guo'er suddenly understood this emotion in Zhao Yunrong's eyes. Although she still maintained a calm expression, she was shocked and unconsciously clenched her hands in her sleeves.

If that's the case, then some things are easier to handle than she imagined...

“Even if Your Highness has great abilities, I am unwilling, and Your Highness cannot force me. I am all alone, without father or mother, and have nothing to worry about. At worst, I will go with Jingchen. I will have a companion on the road to the Yellow Springs and be husband and wife in the underworld.”

Even though Zhao Yunrong was usually very good-tempered with Xiao Guo'er, she couldn't stand hearing her threaten with her life. Just as she was about to reprimand her, she heard Xiao Guo'er speak up again.

"However, if Your Highness can grant my request to keep vigil for Jingchen, I will be eternally grateful and willing to... stay in the Prince's mansion for the rest of my life."

As Xiao Guo'er finished her last sentence, which sounded like a struggle and inner conflict, the storm in Zhao Yunrong's eyes gradually subsided, and even a faint sense of anticipation appeared.

Although he was very reluctant to have her keep vigil for Tang Jingchen, as it would indirectly reveal to the world that she had once been Tang Jingchen's fiancée, he was willing to do so if she was willing to exchange her life for him. He wanted her to follow him willingly, rather than stay here with resentment.

Tang Jingchen is dead. With time, she will naturally forget him.

In the future, he will do everything he can to replace Tang Jingchen in her heart and become the most important person in her life.

"Back then, you promised me that you would brew tea for me in the palace for a year, but you broke your promise. If I hadn't found out, you would have eloped with someone by now. How can I trust you again?"

"Even if I keep my promise and stay in the Prince's mansion, diligently brewing tea for the Prince, will the Prince let me leave after a year?"

She sat there quietly, her eyes revealing undisguised mockery, but her upright spine crumbled inch by inch in the man's calm silence.

Yes, her doubts and anger were utterly insignificant in his eyes. So what if he saw through her?

He is a powerful prince, while she is just a lowly commoner. Even if he forcibly confines her in the palace, no one can do anything to him!