Imperial Commander: His Pretty Wife Is Spoiled Rotten (Book 1)

211-215

It seemed that there were ill feelings between them, but he hadn't been able to discover any clues to what the source of these ill feelings was.

Since she didn't want to divulge it to him, he didn't ask her. He was always going to be there for her.

"Ambition is not a bad thing."

Mu Feichi raised his hand and placed it on the back of her hand, then softly squeezed her small clenched fist. He held it tightly.

Although he didn't know what her grievances were, seeing her suppress her strong emotions so agonizingly made him feel tormented as well.

"The four major distinguished families are now in a state of mutual checks and balances, and the connections and financial resources of each family should not be underestimated. Our three eminent families have broader family industries, and we don't want Jingdu to become a mess so we won't interfere if they fight openly. But if you want to break this balance between these four families, you have to bring a family that can replace the Han family to the table."

He slowly released her hand and gazed at her with an enigmatic smile.

"This is a process that takes time. I will provide a family for you to substitute the Han family with. At this time, however, you must let yourself mature. When you have enough influence, you can do whatever you want in Jingdu."

He said this in a nonchalant manner that made him appear bold and fearless.

But to Yun Xi's ears, every sentence that he spoke was earth-shattering.

When other men attempted to woo women, they spoke sweetly and used euphemisms.

But this man in front of her had opened his mouth and made her the self-assured promise that he would give her a family that she could do anything she pleased with.

She knew that if a gentleman like him made such a promise, he would certainly abide by that promise.

He might have guessed what she wanted to do with the Han family, but he didn't try to stop her.

He neither arrogantly declared that he would acquire the Han Group, nor did he rush out to fight with them like a simpleminded youth.

He'd said he would provide a family for her and give her time to mature until she was ready to destroy the Han family.

Under the balanced situation in Jingdu, he wanted to pave the way for her and let her take care of it herself.

Such a man had righteousness and tenderness in his heart.

She couldn't help but think about Han Yaotian, who had only had money and personal benefits on his mind in her last life.

Why had she fallen so desperately in love with such a selfish and narrow-minded man back then?

Now, upon restarting her life, she would no longer be so blind.

Hiding her emotions, Yun Xi suppressed the turmoil that was roiling her insides and raised her head with a carefree smile.

"If I'm causing a ruckus on the front line, what about you, Young Marshal Mu?"

"Me?" Mu Feichi smiled and squeezed her pink cheek lightly. "I will clean up the battlefield for you."

"I'm only a little soldier with no title. How do I deserve the honor of making Young Marshal Mu dirty his own hands?"

"I'm willing to do so of my own free will. You just focus on what you want to do."

He touched her head again. "I'm going to be gone for a period of time, so be good. If you cause too big of a mess and you can't clean it up on your own, go look for Qi Yuan."