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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

Chu Junyi's eyes flashed fiercely, but Xiao Huan Xi's heart skipped a beat. This was her biggest hope. If she succeeded, she could marry Chu Junyi and fulfill her wish. If she didn't succeed …

Thinking of this result, she fiercely shook her head. Success was the only option, and failure was not an option, because if she were to fail, then the capital would be too big for her.

"Brother Jun Yi, there's so many people here. Can we talk in my room?"

After Xiao Huan Xi finished speaking, she didn't even give Chu Junyi a chance to refuse and headed towards her own courtyard.

Chu Junyi's gaze darkened as she waved her hand, signaling Ye Yi, "Seal off the surroundings, don't let anyone near."

"Yes, Mistress."

Xiao Huan Xi was sitting in her own room, looking at the door nervously. She heaved a sigh of relief when Chu Junyi walked in.

Xiao Huan Xi handed him a cup of tea and Chu Junyi set it aside.

"Brother Jun Yi, I'm not in a tiger's cave, so why are you so cautious?"

"You just said my identity. What is it?" Chu Junyi cut straight to the point.

Xiao Huan Xi bit her lips as she looked at Chu Junyi's handsome face. A trace of lust flashed in her eyes.

"Brother Jun Yi, why are you in such a hurry? I've heard that you've become the censor of the left capital and have been bestowed with a treasured sword by the emperor. I haven't even congratulated you yet, so why don't we have a cup of tea in place of wine?"

Chu Junyi's expression was cold. "Huan Xi, you and I both know what's going on. Why use such secretive methods? Since you don't want to say it, there's no need to say it. I still have things to do. Goodbye."

"Halt!" Xiao Huan Xi rose to her feet and called out to Chu Junyi, "Fine. Since you don't want to hear my congratulations, then I'll be frank." I know your true identity, you are a prince! "

Chu Junyi's eyes glinted with a sharp light. "Did your father tell you this or your brother did?"

"Who told me not to worry? The important thing is that I already know. Brother Jun Yi, what are you planning to do?"

"So what if I know?" Chu Junyi did not care at all.

Xiao Huan Xi stood up and walked over to Chu Junyi. She leaned over his chest, trying to get close to him.

Chu Junyi dodged to the side, but a look of disgust flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Huan Xi gritted her teeth, "You know your own identity, but you didn't acknowledge your ancestors and returned to the Imperial Family. You must have your own scruples. If I reveal your identity, that will ruin your grand plan, right?"

Chu Junyi understood her intention. She sniggered. "Are you threatening me?"

"No," Xiao Huan Xi bit her lips. "Brother Jun Yi, I just want to stay by your side. I don't need anything else! "In the future, you'll have to marry Shen Ninghua as your consort and won't have a room for concubines. However, there's no limit to the number of concubines you can take in. Brother Jun Yi, I'm willing to be your concubine. As long as you keep me by your side, I'll be satisfied."

"You're done?" Chu Junyi's voice was cold, without the slightest trace of emotion.

Xiao Huan Xi was stunned. She raised her head and looked at Chu Junyi. Her eyes were filled with a charming and profound aura, but her figure couldn't be seen. Despair filled her heart. She closed her eyes as tears began to roll down her cheeks.

"Brother Jun Yi, if you want me to marry someone else, I might as well just die."

She pulled out a dagger from her sleeve and thrust it straight into Chu Junyi's hand. She held her hand against her chest. "Brother Jun Yi, if you really hate me and don't want me to stay by your side, then just kill me. It'd be better to just let me die than to let me live in pain."

Chu Junyi frowned, her eyes narrowing slightly. He raised his hand to take out his sleeve, but there was no twitch.

Xiao Huan Xi clenched her teeth as she grabbed onto Chu Junyi's arm. Her knuckles turned white: "If I don't succeed, then I'll die for sure. This is her last chance, so I can't make any mistakes!"

But after waiting for a while, there was no sound at all from the door. Didn't she tell the maid to call for her big brother and father? Why haven't they come yet?

Chu Junyi smirked. "Are you waiting for your godfather and elder brother?"

"Why... "How could that be? I …"

"I've been under martial law for four weeks now, and no one can enter or leave. Your maids can't leave, so your father and brother won't be able to get any news."

Xiao Huan Xi's eyes widened. "Brother Jun Yi …"

"You kept saying that you like me, but you kept thinking of ways to scheme against me. Your liking is truly special."

Chu Junyi's words were like a poisoned knife that stabbed straight into Xiao Huan Xi's chest. She let go of Chu Junyi's hand and shouted in a low voice:

"Can you blame me?" Do you think I would? If Shen Ninghua didn't interfere, how could you have been snatched away by her? "Brother Jun Yi, we've lived together for so many years, and I've always followed you around the world. I've always thought that you'd marry me in the end, but now you're going to be someone else's consort!"

She really did like Chu Junyi. She truly admired and adored him like a god!

Xiao Huan Xi held onto the table, her eyes filled with hatred: "How can I let you be snatched away! I do not wish to threaten you, I truly love you too much. As long as I can obtain you, I can use any means I want! "

She raised her eyes and ripped off the clothes covering her chest. "Look at me, Brother Jun Yi. How could I lose to Shen Ninghua? Look at me carefully. How could I lose to her?"

Chu Junyi looked disgusted. "You'll only make me feel disgusted!"

Xiao Huan Xi's lips trembled as she felt waves of humiliation and embarrassment. Being called disgusting by someone she loved, how could there be a woman more miserable than her in this world? However, as long as he could get Chu Junyi, it would all be worth it!

She lifted her hand to untie her belt, revealing her pink undergarments one by one. A tempting smile appeared on her face. "Brother Jun Yi, you don't want me, do you?"

Chu Junyi's gaze turned icy, and she immediately turned to leave. There was no longer any need for her to stay here any longer.

Xiao Huan Xi hugged him from behind. "Brother Jun Yi, don't go."

"Xiao Huan Xi, I thought you were already shameless. I didn't expect that I would underestimate you!"

[Condensing Flowers?]

Chu Junyi froze on the spot and used her inner force to push Xiao Huan Xi away, "Xiao Hua, why are you here?"

Shen Ninghua turned to glance at him, his lips curled up into a cold smile as he snorted.

Xiao Huan Xi felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her humiliation and unwillingness made her go crazy. She screamed and quickly put away her clothes.

Shen Ninghua sneered and examined Xiao Huan Xi from top to bottom. "Your face isn't as beautiful as mine, and your figure isn't as beautiful as mine. Even your brain isn't as smart as mine. How could you compare to me?"

"Shen Ninghua!" Xiao Huan Xi stood up and glared at her.

Chu Junyi stood by Shen Ninghua's side. "Ninghua, just now, I …"

"Hmm?" Shen Ninghua slightly raised her brows. Her expression was indifferent, but she successfully stopped his explanation.

Shen Ninghua slowly walked to Xiao Huan Xi's side and looked at her condescendingly. "I can't compare to you in terms of face."

"Shen Ninghua, there's no one else besides me. Even if Brother Jun Yi doesn't marry me, you can forget about taking him for yourself!"

"Hehe," Shen Ninghua laughed, but that smile didn't reach her eyes. "I don't plan on monopolizing your brother Jun Yi. How can a man not steal from others? He's no exception. However, whether it's his concubines, wives, or children, it has nothing to do with you at all! "

When she imagined that scene, Xiao Huan Xi's heart ached to the point of breaking down, "No, you're lying! No! "Brother Jun Yi, you'll marry me, won't you?"

Chu Junyi frowned and was about to refuse, but Shen Ninghua stopped her.

Shen Ninghua said, "Xiao Huan Xi, you're still lying to yourself?"

Xiao Huan Xi lowered her head as her shoulders trembled. After a while, she suddenly raised her head and took out a handkerchief from her bosom to wipe the tears off her face. "Shen Ninghua, big brother Jun Yi cares so much about you. I wonder if he told you his secret?"

Shen Ninghua chuckled, "There's no need for you to worry. I already know what I should know."

"Haha, good, since you know about it then it's even better. What I can't get, it's not a pity to ruin it. "His identity is a dead weight. If brother Jun Yi marries me, then you'll have a prince consort. If he doesn't, then you'll have to wait for your unmarried husband to die."

Shen Ninghua scoffed, "You finally stopped pretending. Then, let's have a good talk." Chu Junyi's identity had been exposed. The Xiao family was a great sinner in the shadows. If he died, none of the Xiao family's nine clans would be able to escape! I am just an unmarried bereaved husband, compared to the fact that you all are from the Nine Nations, this is simply not a big deal. "

"Heh, it looks like you don't even have any feelings for your brother." It seems like you don't even have any feelings for your brother.

"You who say you love him can threaten his life. "I'm just saying what you say. I'm not as ruthless and vicious as you are."

"You … "Don't talk about those useless things. If you want me to shut up, that's fine. I want to marry brother Jun Yi."

"Marry? Just based on you, what right do you have to marry my Prince Consort? "

"You are a princess, but I am also the direct descendant of the Xiao family. In terms of status, you are not much more noble than me!"

"So what? Since the emperor has given me the marriage, Chu Junyi is going to marry me off!"

Xiao Huan Xi bit her lips in hatred, but she didn't seem to care at all. "Fine, I don't care about my status. It's fine if I just follow brother Jun Yi. From now on, you can't get involved with my affairs!"

"Heh, have you become an idiot? I am the official wife of Chu Junyi, and you are just a concubine. It is my duty to discipline you. If you want to have a place in the Princess's Mansion in the future, then behave yourself obediently, or else I will decide to bring over ten concubines over for you, and see who can beat who! "

Shen Ninghua forcefully suppressed the pain in her throat and calmly nodded, "Okay, I agree."

Chu Junyi jerked her head up, feeling a pang of pain in her heart.