“Princess, are you done?” Qin Yan listened to the whispers around him, completely uninterested in explaining himself. No matter what he said, none of them would believe him. Public opinion could melt iron, and given her status, he knew clearly that he wouldn’t be able to defend himself even with a hundred explanations.
So rather than waste his breath, it was better to say nothing at all. Perhaps this was for the best. If Xiao Wanyu misunderstood him, so be it—if she developed disgust toward him, maybe she’d finally stop bothering him. From now on, they could go their separate ways. She could continue being a noble princess, and he could become a wealthy man in peace. Wouldn’t that be ideal?
“So you admit it? You don’t even want to explain?” Xiao Wanyu glared at him and asked angrily when she saw his indifference.
“Think what you will. Princess, you and I no longer have anything to do with each other. Now that Young Master Ji has returned, the two of you can live your lives however you like. As for me, whether I die sick in the streets or anything else, it has nothing to do with you. So please, stop involving yourself,” Qin Yan said calmly, making it clear he no longer had any connection with her and didn’t wish to have any more.
“You… you’re my former Prince Consort. Even if we’re divorced now, I won’t allow you to do anything that brings shame to me.”
“Qin Yan, I forbid you from working here as a waiter. It’s an insult to me,” Xiao Wanyu said coldly.
“Princess, if you won’t let me be a waiter, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to starve to death on the street before you’re satisfied?” Qin Yan laughed bitterly and looked at her, utterly confused by her logic.
“You…” Xiao Wanyu was rendered speechless by his words and didn’t know how to respond.
“If you really can’t stand the sight of me, then kill me now. Perhaps then you’ll be at peace,” Qin Yan stepped forward, approached her directly, and pulled the sword from the waist of the guard beside her.
This sudden move startled everyone around.
“Qin Yan, what are you doing?” Ji Yuanyi was so frightened he immediately backed away, face pale, panic flashing in his eyes. Qin Yan was no longer a Prince Consort and now worked as a waiter—he feared that Qin Yan, having nothing to lose, might do something drastic.
“What am I doing? Isn’t it that the Princess wants me dead? Then here—kill me.” Qin Yan held the sword in front of Xiao Wanyu, offering her the chance to strike.
“Q-Q-Qin Yan, I-I-I didn’t mean that. I-I didn’t want to kill you,” Xiao Wanyu panicked, staring at the sword held in front of her and Qin Yan’s resolute expression. Her mind went blank, and she was flustered in the face of his determination. Follow the newest chapters on novelping dot com.
“Qin Yan, how dare you treat the Princess like this!” Ji Yuanyi shouted in a hurry.
“Hmph, Young Master Ji, I’ve heard you and the Princess were childhood sweethearts, deeply in love. But it seems you’re not much at all.” Hearing Ji Yuanyi start barking again, Qin Yan finally lost his patience. His eyes turned cold as he swept a glance at Ji Yuanyi.
“You—what do you mean?” Ji Yuanyi was stunned, not understanding what Qin Yan was implying.
“Heh, what do I mean?” Qin Yan sneered. “Just now when I drew my sword, everyone instinctively thought I meant to harm the Princess. If you truly loved her, why was your first reaction to back away from her instead of protecting her? If I really wanted to harm her, she’d already be dead.”
“And yet you only thought to save yourself. Clearly, your so-called affection for the Princess isn’t worth much.”
“You little punk, think you can frame me? Try and see if I don’t ruin you,” Qin Yan thought coldly. He hadn’t intended to argue with Ji Yuanyi, but the man insisted on making trouble. Since that was the case, Qin Yan wasn’t about to back down.
Sure enough, after Qin Yan’s words, Xiao Wanyu’s brows furrowed. She turned her head and looked at Ji Yuanyi, and immediately noticed that he had backed a few steps away from her—when just moments ago he had been right beside her. But when Qin Yan drew his sword, Ji Yuanyi had fled.
“Princess, let me explain. I-I-I just…” Ji Yuanyi stammered, clearly flustered.
“Brother Yuanyi, there’s no need to explain. Life and death situations are instinctive reactions. I don’t blame you.” Xiao Wanyu gave him a way out with a gentle smile, though a trace of dimness flickered in her eyes before it disappeared.
“Thank you, Princess, for your understanding. If there’s a next time, I’ll be sure to protect you first,” Ji Yuanyi said with a forced smile, wiping cold sweat off his forehead.
“Ah… this is the charm of the white moonlight. Foolish woman!” Watching this scene, Qin Yan couldn’t help but sigh. To think a dignified princess would take the initiative to help someone save face. Reflecting on everything he had done for her over the past three years, never once had he received such treatment. He could only admit that the white moonlight truly had unmatched power. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
“Princess, since you don’t wish to kill me, then please allow me to live.”
“We’re already divorced, and since that’s the case, let’s not meddle in each other’s lives anymore. Please don’t interfere with mine.”
“As for others’ gossip, there’s no need to care. Everyone already knows I’m just a useless man. I only became your Prince Consort through dumb luck. Now that I’ve returned to a humble life as a waiter, there’s nothing worth mocking.”
Qin Yan didn’t want to deal with this ridiculous pair any longer. He returned the sword to its sheath and spoke to Xiao Wanyu, making it clear he wished to live peacefully and didn’t want any more trouble from her.
“Qin Yan, I never meant to drive you into a corner,” Xiao Wanyu said quickly, feeling inexplicably uneasy after hearing his words.
She truly didn’t want to see Qin Yan in such a miserable state. She didn’t want to see him reduced to groveling as a waiter.
“I understand. Your Highness is kind. So please, let’s end this here. If you’d like to dine, I’ll clean up the private room for you now.” Qin Yan didn’t want to hear any more from her. He cut off the conversation bluntly and pointed toward the private room, preparing to go clean it up.
“Wait…” Just as Qin Yan was about to move, Xiao Wanyu stopped him again.
“Princess, what else do you want?” Qin Yan looked at her, speechless, unable to figure out what exactly this woman wanted.