Chapter 848: Pure and Flawless
The morning light is just breaking and the sky is dim.
Tao Muzhan went to Roujing Pavilion, met Zhuang Xianhui, and roughly reported what happened yesterday.
He emphasized that it was the emperor who, for the sake of the political situation, instructed Xu Yingyuan to seduce him. In order to hide in Tao's mansion, Xu Yingyuan took advantage of Zhuang Xianhui's kindness and plotted to achieve her own ulterior motives.
Zhuang Xianhui smiled, with a hint of embarrassment.
"Brother Mu Zhan has forgotten again. I don't understand the affairs of the court."
Tao Muzhan's eyes revealed a hint of anticipation.
"It's very simple, just listen carefully."
"You are very intelligent and can understand it."
Zhuang Xianhui is modest.
"Please forgive my short-sightedness."
She sticks to the facts.
"Brother Mu Zhan said before that he was indeed seeking love from Sister Yuan. I guess he admires Sister Yuan, so I'm giving you some advice to help you succeed."
"Now that you are a couple, it is normal for you to have some intimate behavior."
"Brother Mu Zhan, there is no need to explain so much."
Tao Muzhan's tone was somewhat urgent.
"I do admit to courting her."
"But I never said that I admired her."
"Have you forgotten that I promised you that I would not marry her or touch her?"
"Can't you understand what I mean?"
Zhuang Xianhui's expression was calm.
"I could understand what you meant before."
"Yes, brother, you are not trustworthy."
"The scene in the main hall of Xiaouju is still vivid in my mind. How can I understand the meaning of the conversation now?"
Tao Muzhan became more and more anxious.
"That was her plan. I got involved accidentally. I didn't do it voluntarily."
"I have not changed my mind. I will never marry her. Besides, I have already coaxed her into taking the birth control pill."
"Hui Er, I have no intention of marrying the Xu family daughter. Please believe me."
"You understand what I mean, and just stay like before, okay?"
Zhuang Xianhui's eyes suddenly turned cold.
"If Sister Yuan heard what you said, she would be so sad."
"Please, Brother Mu Zhan, be careful with your words."
Tao Muzhan didn't care about it and just kept out of it.
"We have a deep bond, that's all, why should we care about her feelings?"
"Whether she is happy or sad, it is none of our business."
He was disdainful of saying anything more about Xu's daughter, and instead turned to being affectionate and comforted Hui'er.
"Yesterday, I saw you crying so hard, and it was all etched in my heart. Hui'er, you can't hold back your emotions at all, so stop pretending to be calm and indifferent."
"If you feel bad, just cry and I'll hug you."
Zhuang Xianhui smiled with contempt.
"Brother Mu Zhan is really brave. My husband is in the attic bedroom. Go downstairs to the front hall."
Tao Muzhan looked as if it was a matter of course.
"King Dijin once said that it is reasonable for friends to embrace each other in friendship. Second Master Ning, how could you go against Lord Yan's wishes?"
"Don't be afraid, just hide in my arms, I will protect you."
Zhuang Xianhui refuted it sternly.
"Prince Dijin also said that one should not enter into a deep relationship with someone without the intention of getting married."
"Your Majesty, I dare to comment on your words. Yes, it is true."
"I think that it is not gentlemanly to have sex with someone and then abandon them."
"Brother Mu Zhan, it has already happened. How can you ignore it? You should be responsible for Sister Yuan."
"I hope you will be responsible for her."
Tao Muzhan frowned and looked serious.
"But you were so angry yesterday. Wouldn't you be even angrier if I married her?"
Zhuang Xianhui answered solemnly.
"I won't be angry."
"Love is like this. If it ends happily, I will think that you are a good person."
Tao Muzhan was dissatisfied and asked a rebuttal.
"My dear, what's the use?"
Zhuang Xianhui was arrogant and glared at him coldly.
"Your question is very meaningful."
"What is your intention, Brother Mu Zhan?"
"Isn't our friendship pure and innocent?"
"What do you think of me?"
Tao Muzhan's feelings seemed to be seen through, and he hurriedly covered them up.
"No, no, I'm not worried."
"Don't think too much about it."
"The friendship between us is absolutely pure and flawless."
Zhuang Xianhui followed up the conversation and explained the facts.
“Friends are those who appreciate each other’s character, who can learn from each other’s strengths and weaknesses, or who share the same ideals.”
"As you say, friendship is pure. So, in my opinion, you are a good man. Isn't this important?"
Tao Muzhan opened his mouth, but had no words to say.
"Uh……"
Zhuang Xianhui's tone became more serious.
"Why don't you respond, Brother Mu Zhan?"
"Could it be that you have been dreaming of treating me like you treated Sister Yuan last evening?"
Tao Muzhan waved his hands repeatedly and denied it flatly.
"No, no, no, I don't have any false thoughts about you, only friendship."
Zhuang Xianhui smiled slightly.
"Even if I get divorced and want to marry you, you won't agree?"
Not knowing how to answer, Tao Muzhan stood there in a daze.
"I……"
Zhuang Xianhui gave kind advice.
"Brother Mu Zhan, please face the road ahead and do not do evil. I sincerely hope that you will be a gentleman, not a villain."
"Yesterday, my attitude was wrong. After thinking about it carefully all night, I think it very clearly."
"I bless your marriage to Sister Yuan and am happy to see it happen."
"Please, Brother Mu Zhan, don't let me down."
Tao Muzhan had a gloomy face and looked unhappy.
"I have no feelings for her and don't want to marry her."
Zhuang Xianhui took it calmly.
"I understand that it's hard for you to make a decision right now."
"Marriage is a serious matter and should be considered seriously. Please go home and think about it carefully."
After saying goodbye to Brother Mu Zhan, Zhuang Xianhui returned to her bedroom.
Ning Xuanfeng asked.
"Persuaded?"
Zhuang Xianhui replied.
"No."
Ning Xuanfeng was surprised.
"Strange."
"I deeply believe that Master Xiao Tao is truly in love with you, and you will surely be able to convince him."
Zhuang Xianhui's eyes are beautiful, affectionate and gentle.
"My husband's idea is correct."
"It's all my fault that I'm not good at speaking and can't convince him."
Ning Xuanfeng smiled complacently and pointed out the problem.
"My lady is speaking in a sarcastic way, complimenting me."
Zhuang Xianhui smiled back and got back to the topic.
"He may be sincere, but not necessarily pure."
Ning Xuanfeng curled his lips, looking unhappy.
"Impure? What does he want to do?"
Zhuang Xianhui held her chin with her hands and looked at him with a smile.
"What do you think? My husband loves to ask questions even though he already knows the answer."
Ning Xuanfeng felt jealous and immediately hugged her in his arms.
"My lady, you are not allowed to go. You are mine."
Zhuang Xianhui felt sweet in her heart.
"If I don't go, how can I bear to leave my husband?"
Ning Xuanfeng looked into his eyes with tender affection.
"Then let's follow the original plan. Madam, write anonymously and make them famous."
"By then, everyone will praise their life-saving grace and gratitude, and it will become a good story. Master Tao will naturally marry Miss Xu under the pressure of the situation."
He gestured in the direction of the desk.
"I'll grind the ink for you."
Seeing that he wanted to get up, Zhuang Xianhui stretched out her hand to stop him.
"I got up early and had nothing to do. I have finished my writings and am only waiting to lay out the plan and spread it step by step throughout the world."
Ning Xuanfeng smiled in surprise and praised generously.
"You expected that Master Xiao Tao would not agree? Madam, you are very smart."
Zhuang Xianhui left her seat and sat on his lap.
"If you want to use the plan, your husband must accompany me."
Ning Xuanfeng complied.
"My lady, please give me whatever you want, and I will obey you."
"In bed, too."
Zhuang Xianhui clenched her fist and hit him in the face.
"Bad guy, he looks like this all day long."