allonlinenovel Chapter 565: Still Wanting to Have Women on Both Sides
Chapter 565: Still Wanting to Have Women on Both Sides
As soon as Murong Changqing blurted out, "This bracelet is worth three thousand taels of silver. It can be said to be a rare and exquisite jade bracelet in this day and age," Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes widened instantly, and the light in her eyes seemed to penetrate everything, shining brightly.
Without saying a word, she snatched the jade bracelet from Murong Changqing's hand with lightning speed.
Fang Xiaoxiao held the jade bracelet in both hands, her movements as gentle as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world, her eyes filled with amazement and fascination.
He lowered his head slightly, bringing his face close to the bracelet, examining it carefully, not missing a single detail, from the bracelet's texture to its color.
He kept muttering to himself, "This is a treasure worth three thousand taels of silver! If it were in modern times, it could buy a house of about a hundred square meters in a fourth or fifth-tier city. It's unbelievable!"
Her fingers gently caressed the bracelet, the touch captivating her, as if she were in a dreamlike world of jewelry.
At this moment, Li Renyi's mood was like a roller coaster ride, soaring from the bottom to the top in an instant.
He was initially dejected, thinking he was going to embarrass himself, but after hearing Murong Changqing's words, the gloom on his face vanished.
He suddenly straightened his back, his lips curled up, and he let out a hearty laugh that echoed in the hall, sounding particularly abrupt.
Li Renyi took light steps and approached Li Wan'er in a few strides.
He lowered his head slightly, a fawning smile on his face, his eyes full of affection, and said, "Wan'er, this is nothing. As long as you like it, I would gladly offer you anything more valuable than this jade bracelet worth three thousand taels of silver."
As she spoke, she exaggeratedly spread her arms wide, as if she wanted to present the whole world to Li Wan'er.
However, Li Renyi was secretly groaning inwardly, his teeth grinding together.
He recalled the time he had stolen his mother's jewelry and pawned it for several dozen taels of silver. He knew the pawnshop owner had deliberately tried to lower the price. Thinking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
He secretly vowed in his heart: "I will find a way to punish that heartless pawnshop owner for daring to cheat me like this!"
Li Wan'er stood there quietly, listening to Li Renyi's words without any ripples on her face, her expression as calm as still water.
She merely frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "This guy is too extravagant and wasteful. He doesn't know how to save money at all. Giving gifts is about the sentiment; he could have just given me something to express his feelings. Why go to such lengths and make such an exaggerated promise?"
His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and indifference as he gently shook his head, as if he had long been accustomed to Li Renyi's words.
Zhao Wuji watched as Li Renyi, beaming with pride, handed the jade bracelet worth three thousand taels of silver to Li Wan'er, his smile seemingly announcing his victory to the whole world.
His fingers clenched unconsciously, his palms were sweaty, and his chest rose and fell slightly as he tried to suppress the surging emotions within him.
He was always a composed person, but at this moment, seeing the hint of surprise and joy in Li Wan'er's eyes, he felt as if countless needles were pricking his heart, making him extremely uncomfortable.
He took a deep breath, trying his best to make his voice sound calm, and slowly said, "I was wrong to think this way today. I thought this gold hairpin would express my feelings, but I didn't expect Brother Renyi to prepare such a precious gift. I was unable to give Sister Wan'er an even rarer treasure. It was really my fault."
Although his words were calm, a hint of disappointment was hidden in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Li Renyi felt an overwhelming sense of pride.
His face was plastered with a fake smile, and he waved his hand insincerely, his tone full of boasting: "General Zhao, please don't take it to heart. I am, after all, the heir of the dignified Marquis of Jing'an's mansion. A mere three thousand taels of jewelry is nothing but a piece of cake for me, really no big deal."
As he spoke, he deliberately straightened his back and shook his head, making his smug look even more obvious. His eyes gleamed with arrogance and mockery, as if he were declaring his absolute advantage to Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji's face instantly darkened like the sky before a storm. He clenched his teeth, his cheeks bulged slightly, and the veins on his forehead throbbed faintly.
He roared inwardly: I have risked my life on the battlefield and made great contributions to the Dayu Dynasty. I became a general at a young age. When have I ever suffered such humiliation!
This Li Renyi is clearly deliberately humiliating me! His hands clenched into fists at his sides, his nails almost digging into his flesh, and a chilling murderous intent flashed in his eyes. If it weren't for the occasion, he would have rushed up to teach Li Renyi a lesson immediately.
Just as the tense atmosphere was about to spiral out of control, a sharp, piercing voice came from outside the door: "Li Wan'er, you're already engaged to the heir of the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion, how dare you still hold this civil and military marriage contest? Do you think the rules of Dayu are child's play?"
Everyone turned to look, and saw Liu Ruyan walking in with big strides, dressed in a bright and gorgeous outfit.
She held her head high, her eyes filled with arrogance and disdain, her haughty demeanor making it seem as if she were the most noble person in the world.
He walked straight to the center of the room, sizing up Li Wan'er with his sharp eyes, a mocking sneer curling at the corner of his lips, and then said, "What, you want to have two women on your left and right and enjoy the bliss of having two wives? Don't you even know if you have the ability!"
Liu Ruyan's words were like a bombshell, instantly plunging the entire scene into a deathly silence. The awkward atmosphere was like an invisible net, tightly enveloping everyone.
Outside the window, the once bright sunlight seemed to be affected by the tense atmosphere, becoming somewhat dim. Through the mottled window frame, a few weak rays of light and shadow were cast, adding to the oppressive feeling inside the room.
A gentle breeze rustled through the trees in the yard, as if sighing over the sudden conflict.
Li Wan'er was simple-minded, like a delicate flower untouched by wind and rain, and could not withstand such sharp accusations. Her eyes instantly filled with tears, her rims reddened, and she looked as helpless as a frightened fawn.
Her lips trembled slightly; she wanted to argue, but didn't know where to begin.
Those grievances and helplessness surged forth like a flood bursting its banks under Liu Ruyan's relentless pressure.
Her shoulders trembled slightly, and tears finally welled up in her eyes, sliding down her fair cheeks and dripping onto her clothes, making her look pitifully beautiful.
She subconsciously bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with panic and grievance. At this moment, she felt isolated and helpless, with nowhere to express her grievances. She could only turn her pleading gaze to her most trusted best friend, Fang Xiaoxiao.