The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 216 Soft-hearted but soft-faced

Jing Rou had deliberately begged Prince Qing to bring her here today. Right now, she was watching the goldfish swimming around in the pond, waiting for someone.

A moment later, a handsome man dressed in fine clothes appeared in the distance; it was Murong Peifeng.

"Greetings, Princess Rou."

Murong Peifeng's hands were hanging down, and even though one of his hands was crippled, it was not immediately apparent that anything was wrong with him.

Jing Rou looked at Murong Peifeng in front of her, her eyes filled with tears, and said, "Brother Peifeng, it's been so long, you've lost weight."

They did not deliberately avoid suspicion, but talked openly and honestly. After all, no one would have thought that the princess of the Prince of Qing's mansion would have contact with the heir of the Marquis of Pingchang's mansion.

Murong Peifeng initially harbored resentment towards Jing Rou, resenting her for embracing Qi Zhi at the Princess's residence and for not caring about his injured hand. It was this love-turned-hate relationship that led him to steal Jing Rou's innocence at the Princess's residence. But now, upon actually meeting her, he couldn't bring himself to hate her anymore.

"Rou'er, you..." Murong Peifeng wanted to say something, but then seemed to think it was inappropriate, and said seriously, "Princess, are you feeling any better after you fell into the water last time?"

Falling into the water? Upon hearing this, Jing Rou was reminded of the time she was violated by Murong Peifeng, and she felt both angry and resentful, wishing she could kill him. However, Princess Qing had instructed her not to confront him directly; if Murong Peifeng revealed what had happened between them, everything would be over.

Jing Rou decided to pretend she didn't know she had lost her virginity. She was determined to play the role of a weak woman who deeply loved Murong Peifeng, and then take his life when he was off guard!

“Brother Pei Feng’s concern makes Rou’er feel ashamed. And you, your hand…” As she spoke, Jing Rou squeezed out two lines of tears, “I had been wanting to come to the Marquis’s mansion to see you, but Mother said that we couldn’t let others find out about our relationship, and we couldn’t delay your recovery.”

"Do you know how worried I was during those days? I prayed to the gods and Buddhas every day, just wishing you were safe and sound." Jing Rou was naturally beautiful, and when she cried, she became even more pitiful. With just a few words, she completely absolved herself of any responsibility.

Murong Peifeng already liked Jing Rou, and his heart softened drastically. Regardless of whether this was the General's Mansion or whether there were other people around, he used his movable left hand to wipe away Jing Rou's tears and gently coaxed her, "It's all my fault, Rou'er."

The touch of skin caused Jing Rou to lose her composure for a moment. Sweet memories of the two of them flashed through her mind. She was momentarily dazed. Did she really... want to kill the person in front of her?

Seeing Jing Rou stunned, Murong Peifeng asked gently, "Rou'er, what's wrong?"

"I'm fine. I'm just a little excited because I haven't seen Brother Pei Feng for so long. By the way, I waited for you for a long time at the Princess's Mansion last time. Why didn't you come?"

Hearing Jing Rou say this, Murong Peifeng hated himself. What had he done? He had actually taken the woman he loved most, just like a robber.

"Brother Pei Feng, what's wrong with you?" Jing Rou asked.

Murong Peifeng probed, "I once promised you everything beautiful in the world, but now my hands have become like this, so naturally I have no face to see you..."

Jing Rou held Murong Peifeng's hand and said gently, "No matter what you become, our friendship will never change. I will always be me, and I have never changed."

Jing Rou's words shattered Murong Peifeng's last shred of hesitation. He hated his own suspicion and his rashness. He wished he could hug Jing Rou in his arms right then and there. He didn't know what to say, so he could only call out Jing Rou's name with emotion, "Rou'er".

“But…” Jing Rou turned around, “In a few days, you will marry my sister. Even if my original intention remains unchanged, there is no possibility between you and me.”

"Rou'er, didn't you just say..." Murong Peifeng was momentarily stunned.

"You know I love you, but I can't do anything to hurt my sister."

Murong Peifeng's eyes softened. "Rou'er, you're always so kind."

Looking at Jing Rou before him, Murong Peifeng made a decision in his heart. He said firmly, "Rou'er, I will not let anyone stand in our way."

"Brother Pei Feng, what are you going to do?" Jing Rou asked with a worried look.

"You don't need to worry about so much. You just need to be my wife in the future," Murong Peifeng said affectionately. At this moment, he suddenly didn't want revenge anymore, nor did he want the throne.

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Jing Rou feigned concern and said, "Brother Pei Feng, you mustn't do anything reckless. This marriage has already been reported to the Empress Dowager, and the wedding date is at the end of this month. You..."

Seeing Jing Rou's worried expression, Murong Peifeng said gently, "Don't worry, the wedding will proceed as scheduled. As for what might happen after the wedding, that's anyone's guess." As he spoke, his eyes suddenly darkened.

The two had finished talking, and Can'er was gesturing to indicate that someone was coming. Murong Peifeng looked at Jing Rou reluctantly, and after Jing Rou comforted him for a while, Murong Peifeng left reluctantly.

The visitor was a maid from the Qin household.

"See the Princess."

Jing Rou's tear tracks were still wet at the corners of her eyes. She turned her head to look at the sky, wiped away her tears with her fingers, and asked, "What is it?"

"The banquet is about to begin, and I have come to invite the princess to attend."

"In that case, let's go." Jing Rou's voice was distant and cold, not at all like someone who had been crying.

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