Chapter 49: Ask Me If I Can Consider It

  Murong Haoran's eyes were bright and his hands were quick, he hastily stretched out his hand to cover Xue Lengyu's mouth. He blocked all the sharp cries that she was about to let out.

  Xue Lengyu was just unprepared in her heart to be suddenly frightened, after seeing clearly that the person in front of her was Murong Haoran, she let out a breath and calmed down, patted his hand back, indicating for him to release her.

  Murong Haoran knew that Xue Lengyu would not want to be seen either, so he let go of his hand, but his eyes were fixed on Xue Lengyu's face without blinking, and he leaned in very close.

  "What's wrong with Murong Gongzi?" Xue Lengyu woke up from her sleep, a hint of displeasure in her heart, and said with a gloomy face.

  Murong Haoran's face darkened as he approached, Xue Lengyu took a step back, leaning against the cold wall, her hand raised to block his advance, a hint of anger in her voice: "What are you doing, Murong?"

  Murong Haoran's hand passed through Xue Lengyu's body, pressed against the wall, lowered his head and tried to search for something in Xue Lengyu's eyes, but only saw annoyance and anger, and couldn't help but say in a hoarse voice: "Lengyu, you really can be so cold to me?"

  Can the feelings of that year, the love of that year, and the tenderness of that year really disappear overnight? Murong Haoran stared at Xue Lengyu's face, trying to see through her heart.

  Xue Lengyu sneered: "If Murong Gongzi is unwilling to let go, why was he so resolute at first? You should also know that for a woman, this is a very embarrassing thing. Perhaps she will be pointed at and ridiculed her whole life, unable to hold her head up. Since you are heartless, what right do I have to beg you to take me back?"

  Xue Lengyu didn't actually want to treat Murong Haoran like that, but for some reason, seeing the person in front of her made her think of that day, the moment she had just woken up and saw the divorce papers, feeling an inexplicable pain as if all hope was lost. Perhaps it was the lingering resentment of this body's own unscattered soul that made her feel such empathy.

  Although she didn't understand anything, Xue Lengyu still firmly believed that her past self, even if she had countless flaws, was absolutely not a heartless and unscrupulous person. She couldn't help but want to vent the anger in her heart for her sake.

  Murong Haoran clenched his teeth to suppress his anger, thinking that when he drove her out of the house back then, she would come begging and fawning on him. But how did it become like this now?

  Murong Haoran sighed and said: "I know you're blaming me for driving you out of the house, but what you did back then, how could I remain indifferent?"

  Xue Lengyu said coldly, "Mu Rong Gongzi, from the moment I was driven out of the Mu Rong Manor, the former Xue Lengyu had died. I have also forgotten about past events. No matter who wronged whom, it's all good now. The relationship between us has ended. I work at the Wang Ye's manor just to earn some money to support my family and won't say anything extra in front of the king that would ruin your relationship."

  Xue Lengyu said, turning to leave, but after two steps, she was pulled back by Murong Haoran's strong grip on her wrist. She couldn't help but scold him, "Murong young master, men and women should maintain a proper distance, show some respect."

  Murong Haoran sneered: "Unclear about the relationship between men and women? Leng Yu, no matter what you say, I am your ex-husband. What do you have that I don't know?"

  Xue Lengyu rolled her eyes: "You also know you're my ex-husband? Do you understand the meaning of 'ex'? It means former, it's in the past. I've already taken your divorce papers and hung them neatly on the wall, constantly reminding me what to pay attention to as a person. Not for a moment do I dare forget. Now that I'm the discarded concubine, I want a clean break, how about it? Is the high-and-mighty Murong young master going to apologize and make amends, reform his past mistakes, and ask me to go back?"

  Xue Lengyu looked at Murong Haoran with some mockery: "If the eight-carriage sedan chair of the Murong Mansion comes to my door, and Master Murong dismisses all the wives and concubines in the mansion, comes to my house to pour tea and kneel down to apologize... then I might consider it, and give him another chance."

  Murong Haoran's face turned as black as the third watch of the night, and with great difficulty, he suppressed his anger: "Xue Lengyu, don't push your luck."

  Xue Lengyu let out a cold snort, and with a forceful push, she opened the door to Mu Rong's study. She sat down at the edge of the desk, her expression proud as she said: "Mu Rong, don't think that all the women in this world will come running when you call them, and leave when you wave goodbye. Once I step out of the Mu Rong estate, I'll never have anything to do with you again for the rest of my life."

  Murong Haoran fell silent for a moment, as if recalling something, and then a smile spread across his face. He slowly walked over to the other side and sat down, humming softly: "Leng Yu, do you think that just because Mu Rong looks at you differently, you have a chance of becoming a concubine in the Mu Wang Fu? Don't forget..."

  You're already a married woman, you're no longer a clean body. A woman with such a bad reputation, do you still think you can find a good family?

  If she hadn't known that Li Mu was in the next room and had some reservations, Xue Lengyu really wanted to find something on the table and smash it into the face of that arrogant person opposite her.

  Xue Lengyu took a deep breath, calming himself down, and after a brief moment, he suppressed the urge and forced out a smile: "Murong young master, there's no need for you to worry about this. No matter what kind of ending I have in the future, I will take responsibility for it myself. If you're uncomfortable, just wait and watch the joke unfold. There's no need for further good intentions."

  Xue Lengyu really didn't want to explain anything to Murong Haoran anymore. A man like him, who always looked down on others and was self-satisfied, would never be able to understand what she was thinking in her heart. Explaining too much would only lead to misunderstandings about what she wanted to clarify.

  "Alright, very well." Murong Haoran's patience was thoroughly exhausted. He stood up with a flick of his sleeve: "Leng Yu, I had thought to give you another chance, considering the hundred days' grace between husband and wife. Who knew you wouldn't appreciate it? May you never have to beg for my help again in the future."

  Even if Murong Haoyu still had old feelings for Xue Lengyu in his heart, he couldn't bear such ridicule and rejection.

  Murong Haoran almost stormed out, and the distant and quiet Xue Lengyu, who had been hiding in the shadows, watched this scene. Seeing Murong Haoran leave, she was about to return to the Chrysanthemum Fragrance Hall. But after hearing the sound of the door closing, Xue Lengyu let out a faint sigh.

  "Alas, why is it so hard to be a good and honest person?"

  His figure paused, and his heart suddenly became entangled. He had confirmed the relationship between Xue Lengyu and Murong Haoran, but he was also very puzzled. The only thing that made more sense than Murong Haoran was that Xue Lengyu had said she had lost her memory and didn't remember things from before very clearly, so she could be completely emotionless.

  However, Xue Lengyu did not tell Murong Haoran. The words were ruthless and merciless, as if they wanted to cut off all ties completely. He had always thought that he could see through her aloofness with a cold eye, but now he really didn't know what kind of verdict to give such a woman, nor did he understand her heart - was it truly so calm, or was there some other calculation at play?

  You can hear a faint sigh, yet it's so real. Unless she knew she was hiding in the dark, this should be no fake intention at all.

  There is still one more update tonight, as long as I can make it, I will try to update more. Recently, I've been sick with a severe cold, so it's been tough and all I want to do is sleep. Everyone, please take care of your bodies too.