Pei Yan had said that if Mei Wanying disapproved, he wouldn't marry Xue Yunshu.
Mei Wanying didn't take his words to heart.
She refused to believe him.
In their last life, he had been drawn to Xue Yunshu, which proved the two of them were fated to be together.
Now that they had met in this life, there was no guarantee his heart wouldn't be stirred.
'A man's promises are worthless. Once he falls in love with Xue Yunshu, he'll deny everything he's ever said!'
Right now, Mei Wanying could barely save herself. Leaking the news to Xue Xingyao and having her prepare a countermeasure in advance was the only thing she could do.
Regardless of the outcome, as long as Xue Xingyao was all right, Mei Wanying wouldn't blame her—not even if she was forced into the Prince Chen Mansion.
In the face of absolute power, they were just that insignificant.
Besides, their weaknesses were laid bare for all to see; even if they wanted to risk it all, they had to weigh the consequences.
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