Chapter 1080 - 1077: Do You Really Like Me?

Ye Muyu, though somewhat angry, merely watched silently; she believed that Chu Heng knew exactly what he wanted now, even more rationally than herself.

If she intervened, it would only complicate things further, so she chose to trust him as well.

“Sorry, I cannot,” Chu Heng said in a seemingly apologetic tone, but his attitude was very firm, without even a hint of hesitation.

Lin Mianmian was not foolish; she caught on instantly, her face turning pale as she staggered backward two steps, supported by the maidservants beside her, as she looked at Chu Heng with difficulty, “Don’t you want to climb up using the Lin family’s power?”

“You can go back and ask your father about that,” Chu Heng said ambiguously, making it seem as though he just wanted Lin Mianmian to go home and persuade her father to help him.@@novelbin@@

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Lin Mianmian quickly wiped her tears and stood up, “Master, whatever you need me to do, I can do it. I just hope that you will remember me in the future.”

Ye Muyu found her overt plea for affection painful to watch, feeling more jealous than puzzled at the moment.

After they left the room.

Chu Heng was on horseback, and Ye Muyu waved to him, “Ah Heng, come here.”

Chu Heng dismounted and walked to the side of the carriage, asking, “What’s the matter?”

“Why don’t you join me in the carriage? I have something I want to ask you,” Ye Muyu said softly.

Chu Heng looked into her eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded in agreement. He handed his horse over to Steward Luo to lead back to the stables, lifted his robe, climbed into the carriage, and sat beside Ye Muyu.

The carriage traveled smoothly toward the Lin residence.

Ye Muyu, who was not one to hide her feelings, thought it better to clarify any conflicts on the spot. She turned her head to look at Chu Heng and asked directly, “Was the answer you gave just now at the residence about relying on the Lin family’s influence true?”

Ye Muyu felt it wasn’t Chu Heng’s style.

Chu Heng didn’t answer immediately but slightly lowered his gaze and asked, “What do you think?”

“I don’t think it’s in your nature to depend on my in-law’s family for success. Besides, you are capable on your own, and now that you have shown your face before the Emperor, just doing your duty well means the Lin family can’t even reach you,” said Ye Muyu honestly, a reflection of her trust in him reaching his ears.

Nobody dislikes the trust of others.

Initially moved, Chu Heng had merely wanted to see Ye Muyu more, just like anyone who encounters their beloved. Hearing her words, he felt extremely heartwarmed.

“You speak so highly of me; I can’t let you down,” Chu Heng said as he motioned for her head to rest against his chest, looking serious, “I don’t want Lin Mianmian to become desperate and harbor resentment against you, so now I need to placate her.”

“No wonder, I was saying you don’t seem like the person to say that,” Ye Muyu suddenly realized, allowing him to hold her, but the words also carried an implication, “Does that mean you want to break with the Lin family?”

“Yes,” Chu Heng touched her face, staring into her bright eyes. His throat moved subtly, unconsciously lifting her chin.

Ye Muyu looked at him with some surprise, seemingly not expecting his actions.

Chu Heng closed the distance, their lips meeting; Ye Muyu, startled, slightly opened her mouth, and the man pried open her teeth, entwining with her in a movement that was gentle yet assertive.

The intimate contact lasted an unknown amount of time before Ye Muyu was released.

Struggling to breathe smoothly, her breathing became rapid, her cheeks flushed, and her watery eyes still somewhat dazed as she looked at him, she asked subconsciously, “Do you really like me?”