Chapter 522 - 522 Incident (1)
522 Incident (1)
As soon as the word “divorce” was spoken, the atmosphere around them instantly turned cold, and Song Jingchen’s expression turned cold.
Xuanyuan Ce did not seem to notice. He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. “You have a blood feud. There will definitely be a life and death battle between you and the emperor of Great Xia.”
At this point, he paused and glanced at Song Jingchen’s ugly expression before continuing, “Don’t tell me that you only returned to the capital this time for the sake of the world.”
“I don’t believe it, and I don’t think the emperor of Great Xia will believe it either. But how are you going to fight against the entire imperial power?” he thought.
Once he lost, where would that girl go?
“She doesn’t owe the Song family anything! On the contrary, according to what I know, if not for her, your family would have long died in the wilderness. She’s already done enough for your family. Aren’t you being too selfish by dragging her into danger with you?”
Xuanyuan Ce spoke casually, but his words hit the nail on the head. Every word was like a sharp blade stabbing into Song Jingchen’s heart.
That’s right. It was impossible not to take revenge on behalf of the Song family. If he lost, did he want that girl to accompany him to hell?
That girl thought about him before making any moves. She clearly didn’t like owing others favors, but in order not to cause trouble, she endured it and didn’t take out the spiritual liquid to save Madam Qiu.
When she arrived at her aunt’s place, she used the spiritual liquid without thinking because that girl knew that it was a family member he cared about. Just because it was related to him, that girl took care of the matter with all her heart.
But what had he done for her?
Nothing. Ever since that girl married into the Song family, he didn’t seem to have done anything for her. Instead, he brought her endless trouble.
She earned money to support his family, treated his legs, and went to Xunyang City alone to look for him.
Everything that girl did was for him!
She had indeed done enough!
Seeing Song Jingchen’s face turn pale bit by bit, Xuanyuan Ce felt much better. He snorted and said, “As long as you divorce her, I’ll acknowledge her as my adopted daughter. In the future, she’ll be the princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom. She can choose any man in the Xuanyuan Kingdom. Isn’t it better than following you around?”
“If you really want the best for her, why don’t you listen to me?”
“You’re right.” Song Jingchen suddenly interrupted him.
Xuanyuan Ce raised his eyebrows and a smug look flashed across his face.
Brat, you want to fight with me?
Why did his daughter have to work for others?
Unexpectedly, just as he thought this, Song Jingchen continued, “If I’m really doing this for her own good, I should know what she wants the most, not make a decision on my own.”
“What do you mean?” Xuanyuan Ce was stunned for a moment.
This didn’t sound like Song Jingchen agreed with his request!
The panic from before could no longer be seen on Song Jingchen’s face. He was very calm. “I don’t think Lord Jing’an’s men have found out enough. When I went to Xunyang City back then, I knew that the road ahead was dangerous, so I didn’t want her to take the risk and chose to leave without saying goodbye. I didn’t expect that girl to chase after me alone from Anyang County.”
He didn’t continue, but his meaning was clear.
Xuanyuan Ce thought that the divorce could keep Shen Yijia away from danger, but that was not what Shen Yijia wanted.
Of course, Xuanyuan Ce’s men did not find out.
Xuanyuan Ziming did not tell him in detail. After all, at that time, he only suspected that Shen Yijia was the person Xuanyuan Ce was looking for. Moreover, that was Shen Yijia’s private matter, so there was naturally no need to say it.
“However, Your Highness reminded me of something. If it’s for my wife’s safety, I won’t lose!” Song Jingchen stood up and cupped his fists at Xuanyuan Ce before turning to leave.
“You don’t want me to call my men back?” Xuanyuan Ce asked.
Song Jingchen stopped in his tracks and smiled. “Why should I chase him away when I can get a free expert to protect my wife?”
From the looks of the two people who had fought him just now, the person beside Shen Yijia was definitely not weak.
“Then why are you here today?” Xuanyuan Ce was puzzled. Even he didn’t realize that Song Jingchen had taken over the topic of discussion.
Song Jingchen raised his eyebrows and explained kindly, “I just want to confirm what Your Highness thinks of my wife.”
Xuanyuan Ce gritted his teeth. He had just said that he wanted to acknowledge that girl as his adopted daughter!
Wasn’t this brat’s goal from the beginning to convince him to call You Yi back?