After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

She was afraid that Zhao Ying would divorce him, afraid that she would not be able to see Zhao Ying again, afraid that Zhao Ying would have an affair... Well, she was his wife, she couldn't do these things!

He will be very angry!

As for why I'm angry...

For a moment, his brain seemed to be controlled by something, and he couldn't remember anything...

Shangguan Shu was confused, and Zhao Ying's soft voice rang in his ears, "Shangguan Shu, I know that divorce will hurt your reputation as a man, but since you don't like a woman, you shouldn't restrict her. If you like a woman, you shouldn't let her live alone outside..."

"Nothing can compare to the word 'like'. You shouldn't let Huai'an suffer for the sake of your face and loyalty."

"If you didn't care about her enough, why would she lie to you about the backgrounds of those two children? She just wanted to gain more of your love."

"You and Huai'an have been childhood sweethearts, and there is nothing shameful about liking each other. Even if time has passed, you can still get back together!"

Zhao Ying saw that Shangguan Shu seemed to have taken her words to heart, and there was some confusion in his eyes. She pursed her lips and said in one breath: "Although I have been married to you for many years, you have never been attracted to me. This really makes me sad, but I know you are a good person, and you have never treated me badly. I don't hate you."

"I still love you as much as before. That's right. I can't bear to see you and your beloved unable to stay together. Why don't we try to divorce first? You will always feel uncomfortable at first. Habits are hard to change, but we can't give up because of fear."

The confusion in Shangguan Shu's eyes became even more intense.

Zhao Ying looked sad. "I...actually I hope that through the divorce you can understand who I really like..."

"I can't believe you are so cold and indifferent to me..."

"Let's separate for a while so that you can look at your heart clearly."

Zhao Ying suddenly looked at Shangguan Shu and said excitedly: "If you want to understand that the person you like is me, I don't care whether it's Huai'an or anyone else. I will definitely come back to you!"

Zhao Ying's oath was like a thunder, shaking Shangguan Shu's ears.

It echoes endlessly.

Yeah, that's a good idea indeed...

Split up for a while...

His heart is really confused...

Zhao Ying was right. Since he didn't like her, why did he restrain her because of some inexplicable emotions?

Zhao Ying likes him...

No wonder she always wanted to divorce him, it turned out that she was playing hard to get...

She wanted to test his sincerity...

Shangguan Shu's mind was in a mess, almost making him unable to think.

He suddenly blurted out, "After the divorce, will you really come back?"

Zhao Ying's eyes flashed, and crystal tears slid down her cheeks. She was so sad that she could not control herself, and her voice was choked with sobs, "Of course I am willing to do it, but by then, I am afraid that you will have forgotten me..."

The word "no" came out of his mouth, but was swallowed by Shangguan Shu.

Shangguan Shu ignored the severe pain in his chest and stared at Zhao Ying for a long while. His cloudy eyes gradually became clear and sharp.

He suddenly smiled, and his elegant and pure temperament emerged. He seemed to have become the man of the clear breeze and bright moon many years ago, without violence, undercurrents, cruel means, or deep scheming.

He chuckled, "Princess, at this point, I think it's useless for me to say anything more to you. You won't believe it."

"I know what you're thinking... We've been talking frankly today. Over the past decade or so, I've... had pity on you, doted on you, and now when I think about all that, I don't know if I was taking advantage of you or why... I'm really happy and at peace, but I can't bear to leave you..."

"As you said, since I like Huai'an, I can't treat her badly."

"Whether you want to divorce me to test my feelings or you really don't want to be with me... I will do whatever you want. I promise you, divorce me."

Zhao Ying's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she quickly lowered her brows to hide the excitement in her heart.

"I am not a dirty man who would take advantage of weak women, and I would not force a woman I don't like to be held captive."

Shangguan Shu smiled coldly.

Coldness and rationality covered the raging fire in the heart like sand.

Yes, he doesn’t like Zhao Ying, there is no need to force her to stay!

It annoyed her and made him tired too.

He should actually be glad that Zhao Ying was willing to divorce him.

Maybe, those reluctances were really just because he was not used to it. After all, he had been with her for many years, and of course he was not used to the sudden separation!

But everything is difficult at the beginning, and he shouldn't let Huai'an down again because of some unfamiliarity!

Huai'an is not a good woman and she lied to him, but who made him like her? He can't tell what love is, but his brain won't lie to him!

The woman he likes is Huai'an!

"Princess, I have treated you badly over the years. I can promise you that if I get what I want, I will never touch your Zhao family's kingdom in my lifetime!"

Zhao Ying's heart trembled, and she nodded without comment, "I believe you!"

Shangguan Shu then said, "If I...really fell in love with the wrong person...Princess, I don't need you to promise to come back. I will get what I want myself!" The man's voice became colder.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu with admiration.

"When your leg is healed, we will go to your father and report the divorce..."

When they arrived at the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Shangguan Shu got off the carriage holding Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying leaned against Shangguan Shu's chest with affection and said sadly, "Before we part, let me feel your warmth for the last time..."

Shangguan Shu froze and remained silent.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress the throbbing and reluctance in his heart.

He kept reminding himself in his heart.

Now that he has said it, he can't regret it!

No, no, he is not afraid!

Zhao Ying loves him!

I have feelings for him...

Even if they divorce, he is not afraid of not being able to get her back!

Don't be afraid!!

He shouldn't feel pity or guilt towards her anymore, it's not fair to Huai'an...

For the last time, he gave her good medicine, otherwise the disease would become serious and her legs would hurt even more when she got sick in the future!

Shangguan Shu let out a long sigh and said calmly, "I'll carry you back to Qianyuan to apply medicine."

Zhao Ying bit her lip and whispered in his arms: "Runlang, you are so good to me..."

Shangguan Shu was heartbroken...

It was as if two little people were fighting in his mind. One of them kept telling him that he liked Huai'an and he should not let Huai'an down because of an ordinary person like Zhao Ying. The other little person recorded Zhao Ying's every move, every frown and smile, and whispered to him, "Kim if you want to. Why get a divorce? What's wrong with you?"

After much hesitation, Shangguan Shu carried Zhao Ying into Qian Garden.