Chapter 70 I hope you won't hurt her.
Chapter 70 I hope you won't hurt her.
As the two were enjoying their tea, Lu Yuanchangming suddenly remembered something and gently put down his teacup.
His gaze turned to Qi Yuxuan, and he slowly said, "Yuxuan, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."
Qi Yuxuan looked up, a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "What is it? Tell me."
Lu Yuanchangming pondered for a moment, seemingly considering his words: "Qi Yushuang and Qiu Ziyue, which of these two girls holds more weight in your heart?"
Qi Yuxuan was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lu Yuanchangming to suddenly ask this question.
He remained silent for a while, his eyes becoming complicated, as if he were recalling the past.
“Changming, this question…” Qi Yuxuan sighed, “I can’t answer this question. My life was very stable before, but ever since…”
Lu Yuanchangming nodded, signaling Qi Yuxuan to continue.
"Yu Shuang is my fiancée; she once saved my life."
Qi Yuxuan's voice was full of gratitude, "Her gentleness made me feel very at ease. You could say that she is a confidante in my life."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded earnestly, indicating his understanding: "I can feel the deep affection between you. And what about Miss Qiu?"
Qi Yuxuan's eyes became somewhat confused, as if he was lost in distant memories: "Ever since that female demon came, my life has been a mess. I feel like I've been played. I'm angry, annoyed, and I'm very... inexplicable towards her."
Lu Yuanchangming listened quietly without interrupting Qi Yuxuan.
“I could tell that the female demon didn’t like me, but I didn’t know why she made that bet. She also said some cryptic things. I really felt like I was being left out in front of the whole world, which made me very embarrassed. So I hated her.”
Lu Yuanchangming smiled slightly and patted Qi Yuxuan's shoulder: "I understand, I can understand. You are a gentleman, and Miss Qiu's arrival also surprised me, but my feelings for her are different from yours."
Lu Yuan took another deep breath: "Brother Yuxuan, perhaps Miss Qiu has her reasons for choosing to make a bet with you, but please don't hurt her, okay?"
Qi Yuxuan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Lu Yuanchangming to suddenly say such a thing.
His expression became complicated, showing both surprise and some confusion.
"Brother Changming, what do you mean by this?"
Qi Yuxuan asked, his tone tinged with doubt.
Lu Yuanchangming looked at Qi Yuxuan seriously and continued, "Miss Qiu, I can say that I fell in love with her at first sight. In all my years, I have never seen such a good woman. No matter who she likes, I hope she is happy, but I do not want others to hurt or slander her. Please stop calling her a female demon."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan sighed and said, "I was just saying, you seem like a different person. You used to talk about protecting the country all the time and never about men and women. Now you've suddenly become so talkative and cheerful. So you've taken a fancy to Miss Qiu."
Lu Yuanchangming blushed and said, "Brother Yuxuan, please don't tease me. Maybe you'll change when you meet someone you like."
Qi Yuxuan laughed and said, "It's not just changed, it's completely changed."
Qi Yuxuan said softly, "Changming, we are brothers. I know that you can't understand a person just by looking at their appearance. Feelings are not like buying things. They require respect. Are you sure that Miss Qiu likes you too?"
Hearing this, Lu Yuanchangming nodded, then shook his head and said, "I'm not sure. I was going to ask you, but now you're asking me. But I hope you understand that you won't hurt her again. She seemed very sad when you stabbed her last time."
A hint of guilt flashed in Qi Yuxuan's eyes. He nodded to show his understanding: "I understand."
Lu Yuanchang breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes: "Okay, Yuxuan, I believe you. You're not the kind of person who starts a relationship and then abandons it. Treat your Yushuang well."
Qi Yuxuan said, "You just said that you are in love with Miss Qiu and hope that I will not do anything to hurt her. I understand what you mean and respect your feelings. However, I would like to clarify something about me and Qi Yushuang."
Lu Yuanchangming was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Oh? Tell me about it."
Qi Yuxuan continued, "You know, Qi Yushuang and I were betrothed by our parents, and we were childhood sweethearts. But in reality, we are not yet married, nor have we had any sexual relations. As for the future, it is still unknown."
Qi Yuxuan paused for a moment, then said firmly, "Whoever I like and whom I marry is my right. I hope you can understand that. No one can dictate my marriage. After all, you know me; I'm not the kind of person who accepts things passively."
Lu Yuanchangming remained silent for a while, seemingly pondering Qi Yuxuan's words. His expression became complex, showing both understanding and a hint of helplessness.
“Yu Xuan, I understand how you feel,” Lu Yuanchangming finally spoke. “Everyone has the right to make their own choices, that’s indisputable. I just hope you can consider Miss Qiu’s feelings. You don’t even have the most basic trust in her. You can be so heartless as to stab her, which shows that you have no pity or tenderness for her. I just want to protect her and remind you not to do anything to hurt her again.”
Qi Yuxuan was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "It was an unintentional mistake, an accident. I didn't expect her not to dodge. I was also very upset at the time. My mind is very confused about her and me right now, but please believe me, I will make the best decision a man can make."
Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yu Xuan, I believe you will make the right decision. We both hope that we can find true happiness together."
Qi Yuxuan smiled and nodded: "That's right, we're all doing this for each other's good."
The two smiled at each other, and the misunderstanding in their hearts seemed to be resolved at that moment.
Then, Lu Yuanchangming took out a thick petition from his pocket, gently placed it on the desk, and looked at Qi Yuxuan with a serious expression: "Yuxuan, there are some things I must tell you."
Qi Yuxuan raised his head, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "What is it? Tell me."
Lu Yuanchangming picked up the complaint and handed it to Qi Yuxuan: "This is Liu Xu's complaint against Zhao Wanqing for manufacturing poison. I know you may not believe it, but it is the truth."
Qi Yuxuan took the petition and began to read it carefully.
The indictment details how Zhao Wanqing secretly manufactured poison and attempted to frame Liu Xu, a truly shocking account.
Qi Yuxuan's face gradually turned pale, and a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
He looked up at Lu Yuanchangming, his voice trembling slightly: "This... how is this possible?"
Lu Yuanchangming's eyes were filled with determination: "I know this is hard to accept, but all the evidence is here. Liu Xu was forced to poison herself by Zhao Wanqing, and it was Miss Qiu who saved her from the fire."
To be continued... For more exciting developments, please read the next chapter.
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