DreamersGN Chapter 538 - 270: You’ve Completely Overturned My Former Perception of You
Chapter 538 - 270: You’ve Completely Overturned My Former Perception of You
"And you, knowing the affair with Su Qianxue is at the height of public scrutiny, and everyone is watching closely, yet you still tell me these things. What exactly are your intentions?"
"Are you not trying to make me bear the brunt of the criticism for you?"
Fortunately, she had always felt indifferent towards him; hearing his words, which exaggerated his feelings greatly, she only felt absurdity and disdain, without any impulse.
If it were another woman, deeply infatuated with him, who was bewitched into a reckless frenzy, she might really elope with him.
In that case, she would be the target of a thousand criticisms, bearing all the blame for Pei Yu’s attempt to escape marriage, becoming his scapegoat.
"See, I wasn’t wrong about you, was I? You are nothing but a hypocrite."
"To think I once considered you responsible; now, looking back, it’s nothing but a monumental joke."
"Today’s actions have completely overturned my previous understanding of you."
"Pei Yu, I was truly mistaken about you before; you are utterly unworthy of the esteemed title of General Wei Yuan. I despise you and would never be interested in you."
"Whether you want to escape marriage or elope, it’s your own business and has nothing to do with me."
"And also, if any word of what you said to me today gets out, don’t blame me for not showing mercy to you in public."
She could ensure that the servants wouldn’t spread this matter, but she couldn’t guarantee that Pei Yu wouldn’t speak irresponsibly.
Therefore, it was very necessary to issue a stern warning.
Although Yun Wanyao lacked abilities, she was still the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke Ning Mansion, her status lent weight to her words.
"If there is nothing else, General Pei, please leave. Uncle Liu, see the guest out."
Having clarified his intentions and said all she needed to say, Yun Wanyao lost interest and called for someone to see him out.
Pei Yu’s expression darkened, his pupils suddenly constricting, "Yao... Yun Wanyao, wait, I still have something to say~"
His objectives unfulfilled, he was very unwilling to leave just like that, yet this was the Duke Ning Mansion, if Yun Wanyao was unwilling, he had no place to linger.
At the open hall doors, Housekeeper Liu walked in steadily, first saluting Yun Wanyao and calling her Miss, then fixing his eyes on Pei Yu.
His eyes, though muddled, flashed with sharp brilliance, suggesting authority, appearing at once kindly and oppressive.
"Mr. Pei, please."
A smile played across his face, though his voice was filled with an undeniable authority, his hand making a gesture for departure.
The host had issued the eviction order; as much as Pei Yu didn’t want to leave, there was no way he could continue to linger.
This was the Duke Ning Mansion, not a marketplace where he could stay if he refused to leave.
If he angered them, the next moment there could be a guard with a knife at his throat throwing him out.
"Alright, Miss Yun, I will visit you another day, goodbye."
His chest full of words to say, only to be reduced to a reluctant farewell, Pei Yu’s fists in his sleeves clenched tightly, leaving with great unwillingness.
How could it be?
How could she have no feelings for him whatsoever?
Pei Yu hung his head, his eyes filled with bloodshot redness, full of dissatisfaction.
"Ha, after the engagement, you come to coax me to elope, do I look like a lowly person? Really gave him face."
Until he completely disappeared, Yun Wanyao retracted her gaze, pursing her lips and angrily muttering.
Just thinking that in his heart, she was such a cheap person, to be treated with casual verbal offense, Yun Wanyao felt frustration boiling within her.
She wanted nothing more than to curse him harshly, scold him until his head spun, but her upbringing from childhood made it impossible for her to utter such words.
The sensation of it all left her stifled in grievance, merely grasping her fists tightly in silent anger.
Initially curious about his plans after the engagement, she never expected his plans involved her...
It felt as if she intended to watch the fire from across the river, only to find it burning her instead; who could understand?
Yun Wanyao felt like she was about to explode in frustration.
At dinner, still wearing the air of despondency, which prompted Lady Yun to keep glancing at her, curiosity rising.
"Yao’er, what exactly did Pei Yu say? Why do you look so unhappy?"
Finally unable to resist, Lady Yun asked aloud.
All afternoon, this girl had a face as dark and gloomy as storm clouds, her lips pouting so much they could hold an oil bottle.
"What else could he say? He came to coax me to elope, heaven knows what gave him enough confidence to think he could dare say such a thing to me."
In an outburst of venting, Yun Wanyao’s hands clutched the chopsticks tightly, furiously poking the small buns in her bowl, recounting the entire scene to Lady Yun without reservation.