After deceiving the villain, I was forced to love him.

Chapter 205 Wang Qingyan in Her Eyes 1

Chapter 205 Wang Qingyan in Her Eyes

Bai Li Ce, who had run away, dared not go back, as the villagers were eager to introduce her to potential partners.

Previously, she had refused marriages for reasons such as "she has emotional wounds and finds it hard to love again", "her ex-husband has a bad temper and often hits and curses people, so she dares not get married again", and "she wants to be a mother without pain but doesn't like men with children".

Now there's Song Zhaohe, who possesses many virtues such as "a good temper that even the shrew who has never won an argument with him has to give in," "supporting the schooling of several orphans who are not his children," and "having studied Taoist doctrines for over ten years and being most skilled at healing emotional wounds."

Shouldn't we keep trying to bring them together?

Although she refused.

But for them, as long as she remains single, there is a chance to pair up with Song Zhaohua, or with the handsome young man they recommend.

Scolding someone might solve the problem.

But as a newcomer to Qucheng who had been carefully cared for by these people for more than ten days before she could walk and feed herself, she couldn't treat them badly.

Importantly, apart from letting her know that he did indeed have that intention, Song Zhaohe did not do anything improper.

His daily interactions are mostly business-related, and he has never done anything like publicly confessing his feelings to her or morally blackmailing her. So why would she rush up and punch someone?

Or... should she go back to the capital?

No, no, there are quite a few families eyeing the widowed and orphaned members of the Baili clan.

I heard that even that good-for-nothing Baili Chengjun has plenty of people giving him girls and houses.

Lu Jian's announcement of his "achievements" to the world has essentially put her in another precarious position. Going back would only bring her more trouble, and besides, she doesn't want to go back...

Going to her older sister wouldn't be appropriate either; she's not a three-year-old child...

Ugh, this is so annoying, I really don't know what to do—

"Bang! Ouch, watch where you're going..."

Without not paying attention, I bumped into an old man.

Bai Lizhe quickly helped the unsteady old man to his feet and apologized repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, did I bump into you somewhere?"

"Let me help you to the clinic. I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean to..."

The old man calmed down for a moment, then slowly waved his hand, showing no intention of arguing with her. "It's alright, it's not a big deal. Just be more careful in the future."

"Yes, yes, it's my fault, I'm so sorry..."

"But you're so old, you should go to the clinic for a checkup."

"No need, no need, my old woman's health isn't that bad."

The old man, leaning on his cane, walked around her and went on his way, seemingly in a hurry to get somewhere.

Her hair was completely white, her body was hunched, and her clothes weren't very nice...

Wait, why are her shoes so clean!

Bai Li Ce quickly caught up with her and gave her some money.

"I'm so sorry, please take this money."

"Oh my, this..." The old man was clearly tempted, but he was too embarrassed to take it.

Seeing her attitude, Baili Ce felt relieved. Perhaps she was just a normal old lady?

"It's alright, it was my fault anyway, please take it."

"This, this is so embarrassing," the old man said, his eyes already fixed on the silver.

He took her hand, which was as old and calloused as tree bark, placed the silver in her rough, calloused palm, and stared into her sunken eyes...

Bai Lize found nothing unusual.

I could only say, "It's really alright, please take it."

"Well, thank you then, young lady," the old man said with a troubled expression, but accepted the silver without explaining anything.

Yes, what normal person would immediately tell a stranger all about their troubles?

She respectfully stepped aside and watched her leave. She didn't chase after the old woman until she was far away.

The old woman left with great determination, without deliberately slowing down or suddenly asking Baili Ce to accompany her somewhere.

He seems to be a normal old man.

Then I turned around—

"May I have a word with you, young lady?" Song Zhaohe asked, bowing respectfully.

"..."

They moved to a more shady and scenic spot to talk, but Baili Ce felt even more awkward. He was constantly bothered by flies rubbing his hands, finding no place to put them, and he felt restless and uncomfortable sitting on the bench...

"Um... um... what advice does Lord Song have for me?"

Song Zhaohe looked at her calmly, "Does young lady dislike me?"

"...Of course not."

"Or perhaps, have I done something wrong?"

Bai Li Ce quickly waved his hand, "No, no."

"So it's because my presence has caused you trouble?"

This is true.

“…” Song Zhaohe remained silent for a moment.

He politely countered, "Why?"

Seeing that he couldn't avoid it any longer, Baili Ce simply spoke his mind.

"Does Lord Song know that I have already been married?"

"That's it?" Song Zhaohe stood tall and straight, his face full of righteousness. "Since it was forced, why should we care?"

And with reason and evidence, "According to etiquette, the Wang family never went to your Baili family to formally propose marriage."

“Yu Xiao, let alone the head of the Baili family, even your elders in the Baili family have never acknowledged this marriage.”

"In my opinion, the marriage law of our dynasty stipulates that all marriages must be recorded in the official records, but the government has not registered your marriage."

"Legally speaking, he merely abducted a woman; what kind of marriage is that!"

A sudden gust of cold wind swept by.

“But…” After hesitating for a long time, Baili Ce still looked Song Zhaohe’s eyes frankly, “He and I are indeed husband and wife.”

"..." Song Zhaohe did not show the slightest contempt, but his eyes also showed confusion.

"Perhaps saying this will make Lord Song think I am fickle and unable to distinguish right from wrong,"

"That's not what I meant!" said Mr. Song.

Bai Li Ce interrupted softly, "Lord Song, please let me finish speaking before you make your judgment."

"Excuse me," Song Zhaohua said, bowing with his sleeves folded.

Looking at the cloudless sky outside the pavilion, Baili Ce withdrew his gaze with a sense of relief.

She would never have said these words otherwise.

But if I really had to say something, I wouldn't think it's anything special.

"I have been with the Baili family for twelve years. My only plan has always been to save up enough money to protect myself, then leave the family and find a beautiful place to live in seclusion."

"I have never had any intention of getting married."

"What about him?" Song Zhao asked, his eyes dim.

Bai Li Ce shook his head, indicating that Wang Qingyan was not an exception for her. "If it weren't for him, I would never marry anyone in my life."

"So... young lady, you don't hate him?"

"At first there was fear, but later it became more of a fear, but in the end, it was just one of the plans that His Majesty and I had.

“…” Song Zhaohe lowered his head, his eyes filled with guilt.

At this moment, Baili Ce was more composed than him. "Lord Song, there's no need for such formalities. With great achievements to be made, we need not concern ourselves with trifles."

"This is my own choice, it has nothing to do with others, and it has nothing to do with men or women."

Song Zhaohe sighed, "Sometimes, I really hate your ideas."

"So, I'm not as good as you think, nor am I pretending to be good, and I don't hate him as much as the world sees me to be."

"But you're not..."

"Killing him is something I have to do."

"But that doesn't negate everything about him."

There is no contradiction between the fact that Wang Qingyan deserves to be torn to pieces and the fact that he is indeed excellent.