Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Not long after Xie Jinghe left, the maid who had led the way came to Tao Jiuxi's side.

"Young lady, you may feel bored here alone. Why don't you go to the back hall to watch the dance and enjoy the music?" the maid said respectfully.

"I don't like watching dance and music. There are too many people. I won't go."

Tao Jiuxi was worried about meeting the fortune teller, so he politely declined.

"Since you don't like crowds, you can go to the flower room behind the side hall to enjoy tea and appreciate the flowers. There are fewer people there. This year, there are many new and unique flower varieties for you to enjoy."

Tao Jiuxi was persuaded. She had been watching people play polo for a while and it was indeed a bit boring.

"Where is it? Please show me the way."

"I'll take the girl there."

Tao Jiuxi followed the maid and walked to the side. Sure enough, after passing a few tents, he saw many potted plants in the distance.

"Miss, it's right in front. After you've admired it, you can return the same way. I'll take my leave."

The maidservant left quickly after saying this.

Tao Jiuxi looked at this makeshift polo club and couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart.

I just feel that the ancients were really amazing.

Relying solely on manpower, such a grand place can be built in this wilderness.

Look at the structure of every part, it shows the excellent workmanship.

The flower garden in front of us is cleverly divided into multiple compartments according to different types of flowers.

Each compartment has its own characteristics, some are gorgeous and some are fresh and elegant, making people feel as if they are in a colorful world of flowers.

"It's such a shame that no one appreciates such beautiful flowers."

Tao Jiuxi leaned over slightly, approached the delicate flower, and sniffed it gently. Suddenly, a fresh fragrance came to his nose, making him feel relaxed and happy.

She just felt very comfortable here and was about to admire the flowers elsewhere, but as soon as she stepped out of the curtain, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

Tao Jiuxi was so frightened that he stepped back repeatedly.

Before she could see who was coming, she was suddenly pressed against the huge wooden stake next to the curtain by a powerful force.

The newcomer didn't hesitate, and his hot lips covered hers in an instant.

Tao Jiuxi was panicked and opened her eyes wide, only then did she see clearly that the person in front of her was Shen Zhiyi, whom she had been thinking about day and night.

At this moment, Shen Zhiyi was like a domineering beast, pressing Tao Jiuxi tightly against the pillar and kissing her wantonly in her panic.

"Let... let go..."

Tao Jiuxi uttered two words with difficulty, but her protests were all dissipated between Shen Zhiyi's fanatical lips and teeth.

No matter how hard Tao Jiuxi pushed, he couldn't move Shen Zhiyi at all.

Not until Shen Zhiyi was finally satisfied did Tao Jiuxi have time to breathe in deep gulps of fresh air. Her chest was heaving violently, and her cheeks were flushed with anger and embarrassment.

"Are you crazy? Shen Zhiyi." Tao Jiuxi roared angrily.

She was really scared at this moment, and even though she missed Shen Zhiyi in her heart, she could not accept Shen Zhiyi treating her like this when they met.

"How am I?"

Shen Zhiyi narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of danger in his eyes, which made people shudder.

"We have no relationship anymore. Why do you treat me like this?" Tao Jiuxi glared at Shen Zhiyi, with flames of anger burning in his eyes.

"You have nothing to do with me, so what does that have to do with your cousin?" Shen Zhiyi's tone suddenly became sharp, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were burning with rage.

"It's none of your business. Didn't you order someone to send me to Xie's house? Whatever I have to do with anyone, it has nothing to do with you." Tao Jiuxi glared at Shen Zhiyi, feeling angry and aggrieved, but afraid that she would cry because of the grievance at this moment, so she quickly turned her head and no longer looked at Shen Zhiyi.

Shen Zhiyi became even angrier after hearing this. His expression instantly darkened, and he suddenly reached out and pinched Tao Jiuxi's chin, forcing her to look at him.

"I think you are really tired of living."

"Let me go, Shen Zhiyi."

Shen Zhiyi looked at Tao Jiuxi who was roaring like a little beast, without reducing the strength in his hands. He just stared at her with eyes as if he wanted to eat her alive.

"So what if I don't let you go? Do you think you can still do whatever you want with me?"

Tao Jiuxi felt a piercing pain in her jaw. She was furious at Shen Zhiyi's treatment of her. She shouted, "You're being reckless? I just want to end all ties with you! Shen Zhiyi, you'd better never appear in front of me again."

When Shen Zhiyi heard this, his eyes instantly filled with blood red. The hand that was originally pinching Tao Jiuxi's chin increased its strength.

"You provoked me first, and now you want to end all ties? Can you do that?"

Tao Jiuxi looked at Shen Zhiyi and felt that he had completely lost control. This strong sense of oppression made Tao Jiuxi feel terrified. She quickly grasped Shen Zhiyi's hands, trying to break free, but to no avail. She even felt that Shen Zhiyi would really be furious and kill someone.

The instinct of survival prompted her to soften her tone instantly.

"It hurts..." Tao Jiuxi uttered these two words with difficulty, his voice full of pain.

"Are you afraid of pain too?" Shen Zhiyi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"I... I am not... your slave, you can't bully me at will..." Tao Jiuxi's voice trembled.

"It seems that I have spoiled you too much in the past, which made you feel that I am so useless?" There was an imperceptible pain in Shen Zhiyi's tone, but at this moment Tao Jiuxi only felt a pain in his chin, and his heart was full of fear. He had no time to care about the strange emotion in Shen Zhiyi's words.

Shen Zhiyi slowly moved his head closer again. His breath was like a blazing flame, spraying on Tao Jiuxi's face, making her skin feel instantly hot.

Tao Jiuxi widened his eyes and looked at Shen Zhiyi in horror.

"Shen Zhiyi, if you continue like this, I'll call for help."

"You think I'm afraid?"

Tao Jiuxi was speechless after being asked this question.

Indeed, if someone came and saw the two of them like this, according to the current customs, she would definitely be criticized. Thinking of this, Tao Jiuxi couldn't help but feel deeply powerless.

"Shen Zhiyi, please let me go and pretend you've never met me, okay?"

Shen Zhiyi sneered as if he had heard a funny joke, his eyes full of mockery.

"The real show hasn't even begun yet. Letting you go now would be too easy for you."

Seeing the pain on her face, Shen Zhiyi finally let her go. His body was tall and broad, like a towering mountain blocking Tao Jiuxi's way, making it impossible for her to escape.

Tao Jiuxi protected her chin with both hands. She tried to calm herself down, fearing that she would anger Shen Zhiyi again.

After she calmed down, she realized that her presence here was not accidental.

"Did you ask that maid to lead me here?"

Shen Zhiyi did not answer.

"What are you planning so hard for?"

Shen Zhiyi still didn't answer.

Tao Jiuxi was oppressed by Shen Zhiyi's powerful aura, and even breathing became extremely difficult. She knew that she couldn't continue in this stalemate.

"If you are unhappy with me moving to Xie's house, I will move out of Xie's house immediately when I go back today." Tao Jiuxi's words were extremely sincere, and his eyes were full of sincerity, for fear that Shen Zhiyi would not believe him.

When Shen Zhiyi heard this, his expression changed slightly, as if he was moved. Then he heard Tao Jiuxi continue, "I only hope that in the future... in the future, Duke Shen will show mercy and let me and my family go."

As Tao Jiuxi finished speaking, the expression of emotion on his face immediately disappeared without a trace, and his eyes instantly became even colder.

He suddenly pressed Tao Jiuxi against the wooden stake again, leaned over, and gently brushed his thin lips against Tao Jiuxi's mouth. Then he turned to Tao Jiuxi's ear and said in a voice as cold as ice: "Let you go? You still haven't learned your lesson."