How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space

Chapter 364: Over the Line

As soon as the words left her mouth, the two little ones sighed in relief and started chattering around Pei Shu’er about recent interesting events.

They also asked Pei Shu’er what was at the bottom of the cliff.

Why did other adults fall and die, but their sister-in-law was fine?

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "When I fell off the cliff, I was caught by a big tree, so I didn’t die. But I was injured, and kind people took me in and nursed my injuries for a long time before I recovered."

She didn’t mention Zhen Xu’s matter, because besides Zhen Xu, the other people at that temple were indeed quite good.

Moreover, what she said was consistent with reality. Otherwise, falling from such a high cliff without any trouble would be the strangest thing.

Shen Wanqing remained silent on the side. Firstly, she had no memory of that period, and however her daughter explained it, she must have her reasons, so there was no need for her to intervene.

Liu Xu patted Pei Shu’er’s hand, her eyes full of heartache, using her handkerchief to wipe her tears several times in the pause between words.

"Mother feared so much that Shu’er might come to some harm. Now that you’re fine, it’s good, but it’s been hard on you, my child."

After saying this, she glanced at Tang Zan beside her and saw he had somewhat recovered. Although his aura remained cold, he was much improved from before.

She couldn’t help but wipe her tears again.

Tang Qingning also said, "Great misfortune often comes with blessings; your and Zan’er’s good days are still ahead."

Pei Shu’er indeed deeply felt this. She thought that after falling off the cliff, her luck seemed to have improved tremendously.

Except for encountering Zhen Xu, such a variable.

Just then, Tang Peizhong also entered. Seeing there were no outsiders around, he spoke.

"I think Zan’er should just release Jing Ci, don’t you think Shu’er is fine now?"

Pei Shu’er looked into Tang Peizhong’s eyes with some disappointment. Had it been anyone else who ended up in such a place like the Tazi Camp, they wouldn’t have suffered inhumane treatment even if they had survived.

What does it mean to be fine?

That Jing Ci cannot be unaware of what the Tazi Camp is like.

Tang Zan looked at Tang Peizhong with a gloomy face and pulled Pei Shu’er to his side.

"No release; she is Shu’er’s enemy."

In Tang Peizhong’s tone, there was a hint of annoyance and anger as he spoke indignantly.

"Tang Zan, don’t you know she is a hero of Dayan and also my savior? If she hadn’t said she would marry the Khan back then, I would have died long ago, and Dayan would have been gone."

Tang Zan said, "Even if she was a hero more than twenty years ago, she now has done things that betray Dayan and has helped the Tazi kill Dayan soldiers. She is no longer a hero."

Upon saying this, Tang Peizhong fell silent for a moment. His tone also carried impatience and a bit of fatherly authority.

"Tang Zan, are you really not going to release her?"

In a corner not seen by Tang Peizhong, Liu Xu’s face was exceptionally pale, her eyes full of disappointment.

She opened her mouth but, in the end, said nothing.

Still, Pei Shu’er saw Liu Xu like this and quickly went over to support her.

She said, "Father, whatever Tang Zan does, he has his reasons. Now Jing Ci is a fierce general of the Tazi. There’s no reason to release an enemy captive just like that."

"Tang Zan is now a general of Dayan, father. If he releases Jing Ci, how can the soldiers respect him?"

Tang Peizhong said, "As long as you release her, I guarantee she won’t return to the Tazi Camp."

Liu Xu suddenly let out a low laugh, her eyes looking at Tang Peizhong.

"Tang Peizhong, oh, Tang Peizhong, if you’re not letting her return to the Tazi Camp, on what grounds do you want to keep her by your side?"

Tang Peizhong looked at Liu Xu, eyes filled with conflict and a hint of shame. He quickly averted his gaze and finally spoke.

"Xuxu, I have been with you for so many years. Back then, I didn’t mind your status as a merchant’s daughter and married you into the Prince Zhan Mansion, making you the main wife. I did not treat you poorly."

"All these years, I haven’t let those concubines ride over your head. Even during times of exile, I sent away those concubines and their children."

Liu Xu laughed until tears came out, her body slightly shaking.

"Back then, I obviously had a good marriage prospect, but you ruined it for me. You say you haven’t treated me poorly? If you really liked me, how could you keep bringing concubine after concubine into the mansion? To me, that in itself was a form of mistreatment."

Under Liu Xu’s disappointed gaze, Tang Peizhong steeled himself to continue speaking.

"Xuxu, this is the one and only time I ask you for anything in my life. The person I always wanted to marry is Jing Ci. She also said that the person she truly wanted to marry was me. Now, could you allow her to become my equal wife?"

Liu Xu could hardly stand steady. It was Pei Shu’er who supported her, preventing her from falling.

Pei Shu’er, however, couldn’t help but complain. Jing Ci was truly shameless. She was already married to another and had children, yet she was still saying such ambiguous things to her old flame?

So disgusting.

Liu Xu smiled, a smile she had never shown before, one that seemed a bit mad.

She wiped the tears away, and the emotions in her eyes seemed to disappear along with them.

"Tang Peizhong, I used to think that those concubines you brought in resembled me so much. I believed you probably liked me, but I wasn’t lively enough. Now I know the person you wanted to marry was never me."

Her face remained pale, but her lips could still form a smile.

"Since the person you want to marry is Jing Ci, I give her the position. Besides, given our current statuses, there’s no way for us to continue as a legitimate couple."

Tang Peizhong’s face showed a moment of confusion before looking up at Jing Ci.

"What are you saying?"

Liu Xu smiled slightly, "I’m saying, give her the position; let’s divorce. Then, whether you marry her or take concubines has nothing to do with me."

She sighed, her eyes filled with intense hatred, instructing a servant to bring paper and ink, writing a divorce paper immediately and handing it to Tang Peizhong.

"Tang Peizhong, you can go. For so long you’ve been utterly confused. Not to mention that woman is a thorn in my heart and also Shu’er’s enemy. Yet you keep coercing Zan’er to release her over and over."

Tang Qingning also sighed, "Father, in this matter, you have indeed gone too far. You should carefully think it through."

Tang Peizhong was struck with an ugly expression by these words, coldly looking at Liu Xu, his eyes filled with embarrassment.

"You said it, Liu Xu. With so many kids in tow, your life will be very difficult in the future. You should really think it through."

Pei Shu’er couldn’t say much since it was a couple’s matter, and she couldn’t add fuel to the fire. She could only half-support Liu Xu, offering her support and encouragement.

Seeing Liu Xu’s determination, she did not offer any explanations.

Tang Peizhong’s frustration grew even more intense, and he turned and left.

No one asked him to stay, and his heart was filled with panic and pain, growing increasingly unbearable.

At this moment, he found that he somewhat regretted losing Liu Xu.