Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 169

Chapter 169 I Want to Propose Marriage
Yun Xiao watched helplessly as Zhou Jingyan led her out of the back door of Yun Lai Restaurant and got into a carriage. Zhou Jingyan put Yun Xiao into the brocade quilt, reached out to rub Yun Xiao’s silk-like hair and whispered, “Is Fourth Young Lady curious about where I’m taking you?”

Yun Xiao blinked her eyes. Although she still wanted to escape, she knew that she could not escape under Zhou Jingyan’s eyes no matter what.

Zhou Jingyan’s expression became gentler as he chuckled, “Fourth Young Lady, I can unlock your acupoints for you. However, I would like to advise Fourth Young Lady that you should not dream of escaping here, because you simply do not have that chance.” It was clearly a threatening remark, but it was said with emotion.

Yun Xiao blinked her eyes again, her eyes bright, indicating that she would abide by the agreement.

Zhou Jingyan was also very satisfied with Yun Xiao’s current performance. He chuckled and untied Yun Xiao’s dumb acupoints. He gently reached out his large hand to stroke Yun Xiao’s hair. Only then did he chuckle and say, “Fourth Young Lady is so obedient today.”

Yun Xiao was extremely disgusted with the hand placed on her forehead. If possible, Yun Xiao wished to cripple that hand, but now she could not move! “Third Highness, men and women are not allowed to be married. Although I am a woman from a merchant family, my status is low, but I am also a woman from an innocent family. Third Highness, please do not dirty my innocence.”

Yun Xiao felt that even if she could successfully escape, every time she thought back to how she had actually been touched by Zhou Jingyan, she would probably be frightened to the point of having a nightmare.

Yun Xiao’s expression was indifferent, her gaze blurred, and her expression carried a faint displeasure.

However, Zhou Jingyan didn’t seem to have heard Yun Xiao’s words at all. He only smiled and said, “I naturally know that Fourth Young Lady is innocent. There is no need for Fourth Young Lady to specifically remind me.”

Yun Xiao gritted her teeth very loudly, as if she was gnashing Zhou Jingyan in her own mouth, wishing she could eat his flesh and drink his blood. She once again had an evaluation of her previous hatred, shameless and skinless!

She took a deep breath so that she wouldn’t lose control of her emotions and curse.

Right at this moment, she heard Zhou Jingyan’s voice ringing in her ears again. “Fourth Young Lady, let’s not talk in secret. You were the one who pretended to be the eldest young lady of the Xiao Clan when we went to the palace a few days ago, weren’t you? Tell the truth, I won’t blame you.”

Yun Xiao was gentle and refined, and her voice was spoiled. Hearing this voice, she felt goosebumps on her body. Those who did not know how much Zhou Jingyan loved her.

In her previous life, Yun Xiao had heard such a tender and affectionate voice countless times, but what happened in the end? All of her life was ruined by this man!

In this life, hearing such a gentle voice again, Yun Xiao did not feel the slightest bit moved. On the contrary, her heart was filled with hatred. She blinked her eyes and imitated Rong Ruo’s innocent and confused expression. She said, “What is Third Highness saying? Why don’t I know?” If Zhou Jingyan didn’t care, why would he keep asking about this matter? Not to mention, Yun Xiao still stabbed Zhou Jingyan’s life and roots. If Zhou Jingyan didn’t hate him, that would be abnormal.

Moreover, Rong Jin had already checked Zhou Jingyan’s mansion last time. Zhou Jingyan’s current situation really couldn’t be used for housing. Since he couldn’t be used for housing, then what was the difference between him and the eunuchs in the palace?

Under such circumstances, would Zhou Jingyan not hate him? Perhaps he would peel off his skin and bones in hatred?

If she could admit it, then it would really be weird!

Zhou Jingyan naturally knew that it was indeed very difficult for Yun Xiao to admit it. He wasn’t angry either. He only said softly, “Fourth Miss, I know that you are a smart person. If you admit it, you will be the imperial concubine of the Third Prince’s Mansion.”

Yun Xiao was slightly stunned. Her mind buzzed again. She guessed that it was one thing, but when Zhou Jingyan personally said this, Yun Xiao still felt that her heart was in chaos. Most of them were filled with hatred towards Zhou Jingyan.

Sure enough, he didn’t give up on the idea of marrying him!

Yun Xiao suddenly wanted to laugh. She thought so and did so. She laughed wantonly and tears flowed out of her eyes. It was only because she married Zhou Jingyan that the Yun Clan was tragically annihilated. Thinking of the tragic end of her previous life, Yun Xiao wished that she could have an additional dagger in her hand and die together with Zhou Jingyan!

However, she could not do this. She was dead, and Zhou Jingyan was also dead. However, it would also implicate the Yun Clan. Even if she wanted Zhou Jingyan to die, she would not use such a drastic method!

“What are you laughing at, Fourth Young Lady? Could it be that Fourth Young Lady is happy because she wants to marry me?” Hearing Yun Xiao’s laughter, Zhou Jingyan couldn’t help but feel a hint of disgust between his eyebrows. However, he had always been deep in the city, and he only managed to restrain his gaze for a moment.

Just as Yun Xiao was about to speak, the carriage suddenly pressed down on the pebbles and jolted. Yun Xiao was not prepared. This jolt was very big, so Yun Xiao rushed towards Zhou Jingyan unsteadily. She really wanted to hold something to stabilize her body. However, she did not have any control over her body at this moment.

Just as Yun Xiao was about to crash into Zhou Jingyan, Zhou Jingyan reached out and grabbed Yun Xiao’s arm. He chuckled and said, “Is Fourth Young Lady throwing herself into her arms?”

Yun Xiao’s face darkened. She was angered by Zhou Jingyan’s words. Even if she was killed, she would not throw herself into Zhou Jingyan’s arms. Looking at the once familiar face, Yun Xiao felt a chill in her heart. Her body couldn’t help but get goosebumps.

Yun Xiao suddenly smiled at Zhou Jingyan. His eyebrows curved. She smiled unbridled, However, Yun Xiao suddenly opened her mouth, Yun Xiao spat out a mouthful of saliva at Zhou Jingyan. Although this behavior was ungraceful, after doing all of this, she felt very comfortable in her heart. She looked at Zhou Jingyan coldly, “Third Highness, not all women in this world will crawl at your feet and wait for your pity.” At the very least, she would never be one of them again.

That mouthful of saliva just happened to spit on Zhou Jingyan’s face. Her face was embarrassed, and her face suddenly turned green and pale. Her expression was embarrassed. She threw the hand holding Yun Xiao’s body fiercely in another direction and glared at Yun Xiao with anger, “You’re crazy!”

Her body fiercely smashed into the wall of the carriage behind her. Yun Xiao’s face instantly turned green. She felt that the back of her head was about to bulge with a big bag, but Yun Xiao did not regret it at all.

Of course, Yun Xiao was also satisfied. She would rather suffer some torture on her body than stay in Zhou Jingyan’s embrace.

When her body collided with the carriage, Yun Xiao felt pain everywhere. However, she was clearly able to speak, but she was unwilling to ask for mercy. She only said softly, “Third Highness, just now I had a mouthful of phlegm in my throat, and I almost suffocated myself to death, so …”

Following Yun Xiao’s words, Zhou Jingyan’s complexion became darker and darker. He took out his handkerchief and wiped away the filth on his face. A wave of killing intent surged in the depths of his eyes. “Fourth Miss, it seems that you should really learn the rules well.”

Yun Xiao was slightly stunned. He wanted to learn the rules. Hasn’t he given up on marrying him? Yun Xiao glared at Zhou Jingyan angrily and almost gritted her teeth. However, in front of Zhou Jingyan, no matter how angry she was, she couldn’t show her true intentions. “What did Third Highness say? I didn’t mean to say it.” It was simply impossible for him to apologize to him. It was best to anger Zhou Jingyan and throw him out of the carriage. However, was this really possible? Yun Xiao expressed her suspicions.

Zhou Jingyan looked at Yun Xiao with a gloomy gaze. Suddenly, his expression changed. The gloomy clouds on his face disappeared. He smiled and said, “Since Fourth Young Lady didn’t do it on purpose, I naturally won’t blame you.”

This sentence caused Yun Xiao to be slightly stunned. In just a moment, the astonishment on Yun Xiao’s face disappeared. She should have thought about it a long time ago. In his previous life, Zhou Jingyan had endured countless cold gazes in order to invite those ambitious people. To Zhou Jingyan, this little bit of cultivation was just a drizzle. It was not worth mentioning.

‘”Your Highness, it’s naturally best that you don’t blame me,” she said. She looked around and smiled. “Is Your Highness sending me home?”

Zhou Jingyan quietly held the teapot and used the tea to clean his hands and face. “No, it’s just that I want to take the fourth girl to a place.”

Yun Xiao was curious as to where Zhou Jingyan would take her, but it was not a good place.

Since that was the case, Yun Xiao simply didn’t ask and closed her eyes to sleep. She didn’t want to look at Zhou Jingyan’s face that she hated.

Zhou Jingyan wiped his face with a handkerchief and said, “In a few days, I will go to Yun Mansion to propose marriage. What do you think, Fourth Young Lady?”

Propose marriage? Yun Xiao’s heart skipped a beat. She was frightened! “You, what did you say?”

“Are you unwilling to propose marriage to Yun Mansion?” When Zhou Jingyan said that the three of them were unwilling, he gritted his teeth. Just looking at Yun Xiao’s blood-colored face, Zhou Jingyan did not think that Yun Xiao was excited. He did not expect that he would be looked down upon by a lowly merchant girl!

In this world, because of her background, she was looked down upon by the princes and concubines of the palace, and many old ministers also looked down on her. However, Yun Xiao was just the daughter of a merchant, so what qualifications did she have to look down on her?

Although Zhou Jingyan still had a faint smile on his face, everyone who knew Zhou Jingyan well knew that this was a sign of Zhou Jingyan’s anger! Yun Xiao blinked her eyes and pretended to be stupid. She narrowed her eyebrows and seemed to think for a while, “Third sister is engaged and cannot marry Third Prince. However, Big Sister and Second Sister are about to return to the capital, and their ages are suitable. Is Third Prince going to propose marriage mother to Big Sister and Second Sister?”

Zhou Jingyan didn’t pay attention to crushing the teacup in his hand. Yun Xiao frowned when she saw it, but her heart blossomed with laughter. It was her credit for being able to anger Zhou Jingyan to his current state. Yun Xiao continued to ask dryly, “Isn’t that so?”

Zhou Jingyan grabbed Yun Xiao’s chin and stared dangerously into her eyes. “Yun Xiao, could it be that you’re playing with me? Don’t you know who I want to marry?” In the Yun Clan, only Yun Xiao was the proper daughter of the first wife. Furthermore, Yun Maozhe had his eyes on her. The Yun Clan’s men did not have the brains to do business. Sooner or later, the Yun Clan would fall into Yun Xiao’s hands. As long as they married Yun Xiao, everything in the Yun Clan would be able to support themselves in seizing that position.

The two of them were extremely close. As he spoke, warm breathing sprayed on Yun Xiao’s face. Yun Xiao did not show any signs of shyness. Instead, her heart was filled with hatred. However, it was well concealed by her, and she was constantly thinking about how to escape.

Just as Yun Xiao was about to speak, a respectful voice suddenly came from outside the carriage, “Third Highness, Young Master Rong requests to see you!”