I slowly walked towards him, wearing a humble and pleasing smile: “My Lord, this servant will serve you tonight!”
I removed the long gown, leaving only my inner garments. I knew this time I couldn’t escape, my previous trick had completely enraged Cang Lian.
He sneered as he watched me approach, the coldness in his eyes never fading.
“Have someone bring my clothes in! Yesterday our six-month agreement ended. Your Majesty, were you satisfied with my service?” Looking at his cold expression towards me, I continued shamelessly, without any sense of shame on my face.
He seemed dissatisfied with my indifference, as I didn’t cry and make a scene like other women, which displeased him.
He suddenly pushed me off the large bed, brutally like a wild beast.
I got up from the ground, brushing myself off: “Your Majesty, if you’re still satisfied with my service, please don’t forget our agreement. From today, I’m free, and you’re responsible for dealing with anyone who might cause me trouble. Thank you!” I said extremely brazenly, with a faint smile.
“Get out! I don’t want to see this shameless woman in the imperial palace!” His words were like music to my ears – I could finally leave.
I casually picked up the nearly transparent clothing on the ground and rushed out of the room like an escape.
At the doorway, I saw a familiar figure again. A white long robe brushed past my face with a light fragrance, and he draped his clothing over my body.
At this moment, I could face everyone openly, yet I couldn’t face Shui Zixi’s pitying expression. I didn’t want him to think I was a shameless woman, nor did I want him to look at me like others did.
I lowered my head, not looking at him, but I took his clothes and turned to walk towards the palace gate.
Facing him calmly was impossible right now.
“Yanr!” I heard his voice from behind, familiar and gentle, but mixed with an inexplicable compassion. Such pity was even more unbearable to me than the humiliation Cang Lian had given me.
I moved forward, running, not wanting to see the compassion or contempt on his beautiful face.
