The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

The Shen family has a lakeside area that covers a large area. There is a zigzag corridor in the lake, and there are several pavilions and waterside terraces in between.

Xu Yuanyuan staggered to the lakeside and looked at the calm lake surface, his heart filled with anger and grievance.

She walked closer to the lake, tears blurring her vision.

The lake shimmered in the moonlight, as if tempting her.

Making a wish has mixed feelings.

After a while, I thought that instead of being ignored by Shen Qingfeng like this, and now that I can't rely on my parents' family, it's better to end it here.

After a while, he thought that Shen Qingfeng would definitely stop him from committing suicide for the sake of his reputation, and maybe he would change his attitude towards him.

She slowly raised one foot and tried to step out.

But just as her feet were about to touch the water, she hesitated again.

The cold lake water instantly sobered her up a little, and fear rose in her heart.

She was afraid of death. She had already died once. Would she be reborn if she died again?

She didn't dare to gamble.

Xu Yuanyuan squatted by the lake, hugged his knees and burst into tears.

The crying sounded particularly sad in the silent night.

She doesn't know what her future will hold.

I don’t know how to face this cold marriage.

"It's the middle of the night, do you want to wake everyone up?"

Shen Qingfeng stood beside her at some point, his voice still as cold as ever.

Xu Yuanyuan raised her head and looked at Shen Qingfeng with tearful eyes.

"Are you here to find me? You don't want me to die, do you?"

"Well, I can't bear to see you die soon."

Shen Qingfeng squatted down, grabbed Xu Yuanyuan's hair, and pressed her entire head into the lake.

Xu Yuanyuan was frightened by his sudden action and panicked, flapping his hands desperately to break free.

The cold lake water instantly poured into her mouth and nose, making it impossible for her to breathe, and her heart was filled with fear and despair.

She struggled desperately, but could not escape Shen Qingfeng's clutches.

Just when Xu Yuanyuan felt that he was about to suffocate, Shen Qingfeng finally let go of his hand.

She suddenly raised her head from the water, gasping for breath, her wet hair sticking to her face, looking miserable.

"Shen Qingfeng, you are so cruel!"

Make a Wish screamed heartbreakingly, his voice filled with anger and sorrow.

Shen Qingfeng said nothing with a cold face, and once again pushed her head into the lake.

The feeling of suffocation and fear came again, Xu Yuanyuan's hands flapped frantically on the water, and his consciousness gradually became blurred.

Just when she thought she was really going to be drowned by Shen Qingfeng, Shen Qingfeng let go of her hand again.

Xu Yuanyuan coughed violently, gasped for breath, and his tears mixed with the lake water.

She lay on the ground, so weak that she could hardly move.

"Shen Qingfeng, you are a devil!"

Xuyuanyuan roared with his last bit of strength.

Shen Qingfeng looked down at her condescendingly, without a trace of pity in his eyes.

"Tell me, how did you know I wanted to become the Prime Minister? Who told you?"

Xu Yuanyuan, who was completely limp, was stunned.

Yeah, how did you know?

I only knew this because I lived my life again!

Today, I was so angry that I told everyone the result I knew in my previous life.

Now Shen Qingfeng is only a sixth-rank editor, how could he possibly have such high aspirations?

Xu Yuanyuan suppressed his fear and stammered:

"I...I was just guessing. You have great ambitions and outstanding talents, so I just said it casually."

Shen Qingfeng snorted coldly.

"Just a casual remark? Do you think I'm a three-year-old? Make a wish, you'd better tell the truth, otherwise don't blame me for being heartless."

As he said this, he pretended to push her into the lake again.

Xu Yuanyuan was scared, so he made up his mind and just went for it.

“Okay, since you’re so insistent, I’ll tell you.

I once had a dream. In the dream, you were in a high position and became the Prime Minister of the dynasty. I wanted to be the Prime Minister’s wife, so I pushed Xu Ke down the stairs.

I just want to throw her to death so that I can take her place and become your wife. Are you satisfied?"

A hint of suspicion flashed in Shen Qingfeng's eyes.

Because he had also had such a dream, in which he really sat in the position of Prime Minister.

Shen Qingfeng was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter. He laughed until tears came out and grabbed Xu Yuanyuan's neck.

"Do you think that if you take her place, I can still be the most powerful official?

Do you think that if you agree to marry me, I will treat you well?

Do you think I'm a chess piece that you can manipulate at will?

Humph, from the moment you pushed Xu to go downstairs, you changed everything.

You caused me to lose my beloved. I agreed to marry you not so you could enjoy life, but so you could be tortured by me."

After Shen Qingfeng finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave.

"and many more!"

Xuyuanyuan shouted at his back.

"Even if you don't love me, you shouldn't humiliate me like this."

Shen Qingfeng stopped but did not look back.

"With me, there is no love, only obedience."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

Only Wishing was left alone by the lake.

She looked at the direction where Shen Qingfeng was going away, and the hope in her heart was completely shattered, leaving only endless darkness and coldness.

……

Its daybreak.

Xu Keke was naked and nestled in Chu Musheng's arms.

She was clearly awake, but she was still pretending to be asleep. She was afraid that if she moved, she would bring down the prince's storm again.

I'm so embarrassed, this is my first time!

The Dog Prince didn't keep his word. He said he would be gentler, but...

And asked for it several times.

It's really like an old house on fire, it catches fire at any time.

Chu Musheng had also woken up at this time. Looking at the person pretending to sleep in his arms, a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He deliberately leaned close to Xu Ke's ear and blew gently.

Xu Keke shook his head like a kitten, but still closed his eyes tightly and pretended to be asleep.

Upon seeing this, Chu Musheng hugged her tightly and spoke lazily in his voice.

"Still pretending to be asleep? I saw you shaking your head with my own eyes."

Xu Keke couldn't pretend anymore, so she opened her eyes and glared at him coquettishly.

"Your Highness only knows how to bully me. I don't have the energy to serve you today."

Chu Musheng raised his eyebrows.

"This is not bullying, it's clearly love."

Xu Ke turned around with a red face and ignored him.

Chu Musheng hugged her from behind.

"Okay, I promise you that I will always treat you well in the future."

Xu Ke's heart was sweet, but she still said, "Who knows whether what the prince said is true or not."

"My word is as good as gold. If you disobey me, I will be struck by lightning."

Chu Musheng swore solemnly.

Xu Keke then turned around and said coquettishly, "Then I will trust Your Majesty for now."

Chu Musheng's hands became restless again.

"Princess, you seemed to be in pain last night. Come, let me see if it still hurts."

"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore"

Xu Ke begged for mercy again and again.

At this time, the voice of Nanny Wang came from outside the door.

"Your Highness, Princess, Aunt Rong from the palace is here. She's here to collect the wedding veil."

Xu Keke snuggled into Chu Musheng's arms again. Chu Musheng pulled the quilt to cover them both and spoke loudly.

"come in."

Aunt Rong walked in with her head lowered and bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness, Princess, I have been ordered by the Grand Empress Dowager to inspect the wedding veil."

Chu Musheng stretched out his strong arms, took out the handkerchief that was soiled by the two of them last night from under the pillow, and threw it to Rong Mama.

Aunt Rong took the handkerchief and walked out.