Chapter 246: Chapter 246
Tang Zan’s voice was icy, his eyes full of coldness.
Last night he went out because he didn’t want to hurt her in a moment of irrationality.
But once he calmed down, he felt saddened by his own softness.
He returned to the Deserted Mountain at dawn.
He found the people at the gate of Desolate Mountain City looking anxious, and the others had faces full of despair.
Tang Zan frowned, and as soon as he entered the stone house, he heard Liu Xu and Tang Qingning with red eyes, while Tang Shuo and Tang Qinghuan were sitting on the ground crying.
Tang Peizhong stood silently to one side.
Looking at the others again, he found that their expressions were also somewhat sorrowful.
Everyone quickly saw Tang Zan, and Liu Xu immediately spoke up.
"Zan’er, did you go looking for Shu’er earlier?"
Tang Zan frowned, and Liu Xu sighed, handing him a letter.
When Tang Zan saw the words "separation letter" on the cover, his pupils trembled.
Pei Shu’er is really something.
He spent all night convincing himself.
Since everyone had settled down, and the family hadn’t suffered in this exile, and Pei Shu’er had treated the entire family very well, maybe she genuinely regretted it.
If that’s the case, then spend a lifetime here, stay by his side to make amends.
It took him a huge effort to convince himself, and while doing so, he felt sorry for his family.
And upon returning home, he saw this separation letter.
Pei Shu’er is quite straightforward; once the situation is exposed, does she intend to leave just like that?
Did she not even bother to ask for his opinion?
Is he so insignificant in her heart as her husband?
He opened the separation letter to take a look.
"Separate and peacefully, each finds joy."
These eight words pierced his eyes.
A good farewell, a good rejoice.
Having caused his family’s downfall, does she now want to sever ties with him?
What about the suffering they endured?
He had always felt that Pei Shu’er was simply speaking casually, but seeing that she had written a separation letter.
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He searched the entire camp and couldn’t find Pei Shu’er’s figure, but heard from the guards that she hadn’t left the camp yet.
So, he stood at the gate waiting for her.
He heard her talking with those soldiers; she really meant to leave!
A tsunami of rage almost burnt away his rationality.
Where does she think she’s going?
No, except by his side, she can’t go anywhere else!
He noticed that the smile and tenderness evaporated from Pei Shu’er’s brows and eyes the moment she saw him, leaving only indifference and detachment.
She was always good at disguising herself, that smile seemed like a mask etched on her face; when had she ever shown such a cold face?
He only felt a dull pain from his heart.
Pei Shu’er approached him with a few people; throughout, her gaze wasn’t on him, as if he was just a regular person.
In her eyes, since she had handed over the separation letter, wasn’t he merely a stranger?
This was indeed the best outcome for them.
At least even a shred of affection wasn’t entirely buried.
But he was unwilling.
He did not want to be a passing guest in Pei Shu’er’s life, even if it meant tormenting each other forever, he still wanted to be with her.
Pei Shu’er’s indifference left him tormented, he was eager to say something to break the current impasse.
He gritted his teeth and asked again: "Pei Shu’er, where are you going?"
"None of your business."
Pei Shu’er’s eyes carried only calmness.
No matter what the original self had done, what needed to be compensated had been.
The only debt left unpaid was probably Tang Zan’s leg.
Yet Tang Zan now probably wasn’t willing for her to treat his leg.
If that’s so, then there are no more entanglements.
Pei Shu’er continued walking towards Tang Zan, there was no stopping; it was the inevitable path out of the gate.
As they brushed past each other, Tang Zan’s heart suddenly started beating wildly.
He had a strong premonition, one that made him panic.
It felt as if once he let Pei Shu’er go now, he would never be able to be with her in this lifetime.
As Pei Shu’er was about to fully pass him, Tang Zan’s hand suddenly grasped her wrist.
Pei Shu’er stopped, not turning around nor speaking.
Tang Zan said nothing either, and the two were momentarily locked in a stalemate.
Ultimately, it was Tang Zan who broke the silence first; he pulled out the separation letter, his face full of frost.
"Pei Shu’er, what’s the meaning of this separation letter of yours?"
"Just as it says, separate!"
Pei Shu’er struggled against Tang Zan’s hand, his grip was so tight it hurt her hand.
Tang Zan didn’t let go; he was unwilling to let go.
Even knowing this woman was the root of all evil, even after she admitted it, he just couldn’t let her go.
The thought of letting her go made his heart feel like it would stop beating.
"Impossible, Pei Shu’er, this life, you’ll die together with me!"
Having said that, the separation letter shattered in his hand, swept away by the wind, fluttering into the air.
Seeing she couldn’t break free, Pei Shu’er laughed softly, her eyes full of faint mockery.
"Marriage is a matter of two people, my mind is set, a forced melon doesn’t taste sweet, Young Master."
Tang Zan’s expression was chilling; seeing Pei Shu’er still wanting to speak, he immediately hefted her onto the horse, pinning her forcefully to the saddle.
Pei Shu’er struggled on the horse, while Tang Zan clenched his teeth, holding her tightly in his arms, swung the horse whip, and the horse darted forward.
Pei Shu’er became obedient, no longer moving, but she could feel Tang Zan’s heartbeat and chest heaving with anger.
"Pei Shu’er, I’m telling you, didn’t you harm our family terribly? Then until you’ve paid it back, don’t think of leaving."
Pei Shu’er raised her eyebrows; was Tang Zan starting to bargain?
"How much do I need to repay?"
Tang Zan said: "Let our family be as illustrious and honorable as in the Prince Mansion."
Pei Shu’er bluntly replied: "That would take too long; I think we should set a repayment period, and when it’s over, I’ll leave."
As long as there’s a time limit, there’ll be some hope for the days.
Tang Zan gritted his teeth: "A lifetime."
If it wasn’t for Tang Zan’s excessively sinister look, Pei Shu’er would have thought he was confessing his love.
But evidently, this was a creditor demanding repayment.
Pei Shu’er shook her head: "No way, at most three years."
Tang Zan held Pei Shu’er even tighter, almost crushing her into his arms.
His face looked extremely unpleasant, and only when Pei Shu’er softly hummed did he regain a touch of reason, and at the same time, the galloping horse stopped.
Seeing this, Pei Shu’er wanted to dismount, but Tang Zan turned and faced her.
Pei Shu’er’s expression froze.
This... this posture feels wrong.