After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Chapter 227 Not Worth Entrusting

She took a deep breath, her eyes swept across Song Yanyi, the determination and tenacity of facing death shining brightly in her eyes.

"You're right. Everything I created with all my heart and soul turned out to be nothing more than a ridiculous joke. Perhaps, I should really accept my fate. Perhaps a year ago, in that abyss of despair, Ajin and I should have ended this painful struggle together. We shouldn't have to work so hard to survive in this world like a humble dog. I can't do that, and I don't want Ajin to continue to suffer this torment."

When Song Yanyi heard this, something in his chest seemed to tighten suddenly, and breathing became difficult.

"Wanwan, hurry up and put the hairpin down!"

His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes, fixed on her, were filled with pain and anxiety that could not be concealed.

He could read the determination in her eyes, a kind of steadfastness he had never seen before, as if she was no longer the weak woman who could be manipulated at will, and he suddenly realized at this moment that she was already beyond his control.

Her hands did not waver at all, her fingers tightly clasped the sharp hairpin, her joints turning white from excessive force, as if just a little more strength would be enough to end it all.

"I swear, I won't touch Xu Shujin again!"

Song Yanyi's face was pale. Seeing the blood slowly oozing from her neck, the pain in his heart was indescribable. He almost gritted his teeth as he made a promise, "Also, I will never... force you again."

Faced with such a promise, Cui Rong's expression softened slightly, but her eyes still revealed an unquestionable coldness.

He was so nervous that his palms were sweaty. He reached out his hand carefully, trying to gently take the hairpin from her hand and hold her hand, as if if he relaxed, she would disappear like the morning mist.

He took a deep breath, trying his best to suppress his inner excitement, and said in a steady voice: "But where can you go with Shu Jin now? You can't go back to Linzhou. Everyone in Qingzhou knows that your engagement with Lin Han has broken down. It will be difficult for you to settle down there."

He paid attention to her subtle changes in expression, weighed each word carefully, and said slowly: "Besides, it is too dangerous for a weak woman like you to be in such a remote place. If you are willing to be self-reliant, Yanjing may be a better choice. It is under the feet of the emperor and is both prosperous and relatively safe."

"You want to open a medicine shop and revive your family business. The opportunities in Yanjing are far better than those in Qingzhou. You have changed your identity, and it will be difficult for the Xu family to find you. There, you can start over."

Cui Rong lowered her eyes and weighed the options quickly in her mind.

If Song Yanyi's concession was only to allow them to return to the capital, and not to have to return to Xie Mansion, then perhaps it could be accepted.

She raised her head again, her eyes sharp as torches, examining him warily: "What about you?"

She had long been fed up with the ambiguous relationship between them. The change in status from concubine to mistress was not her wish. She had finally gained the bargaining capital, and she wanted to fight for the greatest benefit for herself and Ajin.

He gritted his teeth and struggled internally: "I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do again."

Finally, she slowly loosened the hairpin in her hand. Her palm was scratched due to excessive force, and blood was faintly visible.

Song Yanyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his back was already wet.

Looking at her expression which still showed that she was not convinced, he felt mixed emotions.

And she looked at him fearlessly, her eyes seemed to warn him: If you break your promise, I am ready to give up everything again.

He has been calculating and accustomed to playing with people's hearts all his life, but now he is trapped in this emotional chess game. Except to compromise, he has no choice.

His face was solemn: "We will leave for Beijing tomorrow morning, you should pack your luggage first."

"Where's Shujin?"

She asked.

"In your little courtyard."

Song Yanyi left these words, handed her a bottle of hemostatic ointment, and turned away with an unhappy look on his face.

Cui Rong then stood up, changed into the dress brought by the maid, and walked out of the room step by step.

Qing'an had been waiting outside the door for a long time: "Miss, the carriage is ready."

Cui Rongrong nodded slightly, and when she walked through the courtyard, she found that this was a villa of the Song family near Huaishu Lane.

We boarded the carriage and followed Qing'an's driving all the way to Huaishu Lane.

"elder sister!"

As soon as Xu Shujin saw her coming back, he ran out immediately, full of anxiety, "Where have you been?"

Ever since her "wedding" yesterday, rumors have been rife in the town, all saying that the bride had run away from the marriage and disappeared.

Xu Shujin naturally didn't believe those rumors, he knew that his sister would not abandon him.

He was worried about her safety and searched everywhere with Su Yue.

Cui Rong gently stroked his head and comforted him, "I'm fine, I just encountered a small accident."

Xu Shujin wanted to ask for more details, but suddenly noticed Qing'an standing beside him, and his eyes widened in surprise: "He, why is he here?"

Xu Shujin naturally knew Qing'an as Song Yanyi's follower, but he did not know what happened between Cui Rongrong and Song Yanyi.

Cui Rongrong forced a smile and said, "I ran into some trouble and thanked Young Master for helping me out."

Xu Shujin looked puzzled: "Why did Master Xie appear in Qingzhou?"

"I don't know," Cui Rongrong replied casually, "In short, it's impossible for us to stay in Qingzhou. Let's pack up and go back to Yanjing tomorrow."

"This..." Xu Shujin felt uneasy in his heart and was about to ask more questions, but when he saw Cui Rongrong's tired face, he swallowed his words back.

He might not be able to see other things clearly, but he knew clearly in his mind that his sister disappeared for no reason on the wedding day. This matter must be inextricably linked to Lin Han!

Since Lin Han was not someone worthy of trust, there was naturally no need for Qingzhou to stay any longer.

Xu Shujin began to pack his bag. Su Yue looked at Cui Rongrong with red eyes: "Miss..."

Cui Rongrong walked into the house and took out an exquisite porcelain bottle from the cabinet: "Send this porcelain bottle to the Wang family. Their children often have high fever and convulsions, and they need this medicine. Take the remaining pearl cream in the cabinet to Mrs. Zhang. Her skin is prone to allergies, and this cream will be beneficial to her."

Cui Rongrong's voice was gentle but with a hint of unquestionable strength. She explained every little thing in detail one by one, as if she wanted to leave the last bit of care and warmth to this loyal maid.

After hearing this, Su Yue felt mixed emotions. Her feet seemed to be deeply rooted in the ground by invisible roots and she couldn't move at all.

Her eyes were wet, and she choked up and asked, "Miss, you...

Do you really want to go back to Xie Mansion?"

His words were full of reluctance and disbelief.

Cui Rongrong raised her eyebrows slightly, with a flash of determination in her eyes: "No, I won't go back."

Upon hearing this, Su Yue opened her mouth in surprise and uttered only a single syllable "Ah?", obviously not expecting this answer.