Chapter 91 You're still so naive
Chapter 91 You're still so naive
In Lu Minglou's solitary confinement cell, Zhao Wanqing sat in a chair after her acupoints were pressed, and Lu Yuanchangming untied her ropes.
Lu Yuanchangming stood opposite her, his eyes filled with a complex emotion.
"Miss Zhao, do you still remember what you promised me?"
Lu Yuan spoke, his tone calm yet firm.
Zhao Wanqing raised her head, a flash of anger and disdain in her eyes: "What are you talking about?"
Lu Yuanchangming slowly said, "You once promised that I saved your life, and you granted me a request. Now, you should fulfill that promise."
Zhao Wanqing sneered, her voice full of sarcasm: "Don't even think about it! Do you think I've forgotten how you ran away from our wedding back then? You made me lose face completely, and now you want to keep any promises?"
Lu Yuanchangming's eyes turned cold: "Zhao Wanqing, you've always been shameless. What happened back then is in the past. What you should be thinking about now is how to protect yourself."
Zhao Wanqing gritted her teeth, her eyes burning with anger: "You, surnamed Li, don't be so arrogant. Do you think you can control me like this?"
Lu Yuanchangming stepped forward and looked down at her: "Zhao Wanqing, the grudge between us can't be resolved in a day or two. But you're already subdued, and there's no point in struggling anymore. You'd better cooperate, or you'll bear the consequences."
Zhao Wanqing took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
She knew that the current situation was very unfavorable to her.
But she was not willing to give in easily.
“Alright,” Zhao Wanqing finally spoke, “Tell me, what do you want me to do?”
Lu Yuanchangming smiled slightly and sat back in his chair: "I want you to hand over Qi Yushuang's antidote."
"Hehe, haha," Zhao Wanqing said with a wry smile.
After laughing for a while, Zhao Wanqing actually squeezed out tears.
“Hey, Mr. Li,” Zhao Wanqing looked up, her eyes filled with expectation and unease, “did you ever truly love me?”
Lu Yuanchangming remained silent for a while, seemingly considering how to answer the question.
He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Zhao Wanqing, I have never truly loved you."
Zhao Wanqing felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart, and her eyes instantly dimmed.
She gritted her teeth, suppressing the pain in her heart: "Why? My feelings for you are real. Don't you feel anything for me at all?"
Lu Yuanchangming's gaze hardened and turned cold: "At first, I did have a soft spot for you, and I thought about getting to know you better, maybe I would accept you. But later I realized..."
"What did you find?" Zhao Wanqing asked.
"I've discovered that you're incredibly cunning and your methods are extremely vicious. To achieve your goals, you're willing to harm others, even sacrifice innocent people," Lu Yuan sighed.
A flicker of pain and resentment flashed in Zhao Wanqing's eyes, but she did not interrupt Lu Yuanchangming, and simply listened quietly.
“Your actions have completely revealed your true colors to me,” Lu Yuanchangming continued. “I originally thought that if we spent more time together, I could see that your heart is just like your appearance, and maybe I could be moved by it. But your repeated betrayals and cruel behavior have made me completely lose trust in you.”
Zhao Wanqing lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes, and said in a hoarse voice, "Li, I know I've done a lot of wrong things, but I was only trying to protect myself. In this treacherous world, how can you survive without being ruthless?"
Lu Yuanchangming shook his head, his tone firm: "This is not an excuse, Zhao Wanqing. You can choose a different path, but you chose the darkest one. I will no longer have any sympathy for you."
Zhao Wanqing looked up at Lu Yuanchangming, tears streaming down her cheeks.
She knew that it was all beyond repair.
She had fantasized countless times that he would forgive her and take her back, but now it seemed that all of that was just wishful thinking.
“Alright,” Zhao Wanqing finally spoke, her voice low and weak, “Since that’s the case, then so be it. I won’t ask for anything more.”
"However, could you release my pressure points and I'll give you the antidote?"
"Are you really willing? Are you really not going to play any tricks?" Lu Yuanchangming had been tricked by Zhao Wanqing before, so he was wary this time.
Zhao Wanqing said, "I understand that we can never go back to the way things were. I just regret that if I had been more patient and kinder to you, you would have fallen in love with me and things wouldn't be like this between us."
“You’re wrong, Miss Zhao. Love can never tolerate deception. We are destined to be apart,” Lu Yuan said.
“I’ll accept that I’ve been tricked by you, Mr. Li. After all, you dared to tell the truth at this time and didn’t try to deceive me with sweet words. You are indeed a gentleman,” Zhao Wanqing said.
Lu Yuanchangming looked at Zhao Wanqing with a firm gaze. He knew that it was time for her to fulfill her previous promise.
“Zhao Wanqing,” Lu Yuanchangming said, “I’ve decided to give you a chance. Give me the antidote, and if you can sincerely repent, I can let you go.”
Zhao Wanqing looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Are you serious?"
Lu Yuanchangming nodded: "Yes, but I need your promise not to continue doing evil."
Zhao Wanqing was silent for a while, then finally nodded: "Okay, I promise you."
Lu Yuanchangming stepped forward, preparing to release Zhao Wanqing's acupoints.
He reached out and gently pressed on the acupoints on her shoulder, slowly releasing the restraints.
Zhao Wanqing felt a warm current flow through her body, and her limbs gradually regained sensation.
"Alright, you're free to move around now." Lu Yuanchangming took a step back, looking at her warily.
Zhao Wanqing stood up, rubbed her wrist, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes. She said gratefully, "Thank you."
Just as Lu Yuanchangming lowered his guard, Zhao Wanqing suddenly pulled out a handful of powder from her bosom and quickly sprinkled it at Lu Yuanchangming.
The medicinal powder dispersed in the air, filling the space with a faint fragrance.
Upon smelling the fragrance, Lu Yuanchangming immediately felt dizzy and weak in his limbs.
He tried to steady himself, but still staggered a few steps and eventually fell to the ground.
“Zhao Wanqing, you…” Lu Yuanchangming’s voice became weak and powerless.
Zhao Wanqing walked forward with a cold smile, looking down at him: "Li, you are still so naive. I, Zhao Wanqing, have been ruthless for a long time. How can I change my mind so easily? If you don't love me, I will pester you to death. Today, I will make you taste the pain."
"Haha, haha," Zhao Wanqing laughed wildly.
Lin Ruoxi and several guards rushed in upon hearing Zhao Wanqing's laughter. Zhao Wanqing then sprinkled another handful of poison powder, knocking them all unconscious.
Lu Yuanchangming barely managed to lift his eyes and saw the viciousness and determination that flashed in Zhao Wanqing's eyes.
He knew he had really miscalculated this time.
"You can't escape, Zhao Wanqing." Lu Yuanchangming gritted his teeth, trying to issue a final warning.
Zhao Wanqing sneered, turned and walked towards the door: "Don't worry, I won't give you any more chances. Goodbye, my husband, we'll meet again."
Haha, hahaha...
As the footsteps and laughter faded into the distance, Lu Yuanchangming felt his consciousness gradually blurring, eventually plunging into darkness.
Zhao Wanqing left Lu Minglou, her heart filled with the pleasure of revenge.
As the night fell, her figure gradually disappeared, leaving behind a silence.
To be continued... For more exciting content, please read the next chapter.
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