Chapter 83: Let Su Xiyan Go

When Yan Moci returned to the old residence, Su Xiyan was swinging in the garden.

As she swung, under the warm sunshine and gentle breeze, Su Xiyan grew a bit drowsy.

In a daze, she felt as if a gaze had fallen upon her, filled with infinite tenderness and an almost painful longing that seemed ready to drown her.

Watching Su Xiyan's sleeping little head gradually relax, Yan Moci couldn't help but deepen his smile.

When awake she was always like a little hedgehog baring its teeth and claws, but now asleep she was as obedient as a tiny kitten, as if reaching out would make her rub her fluffy head against one's palm.

Indeed, last night he had been too rough, wearing her out.

Yet even so, he had already been quite restrained.

Yan Moci had been pure for so many years; this was the first stir of his emotions, and he couldn't help acting like a reckless youth.

He couldn't help mocking himself for losing his reason like this, yet seeing Su Xiyan made everything feel strangely justified.

Who made him fall so deeply for this little girl before him?

He gently bent down, lifted Su Xiyan in a light princess carry, and headed toward their bridal chamber.

In the motion, Su Xiyan half-opened her eyes, half-asleep, half-awake.

She murmured, "Yan Moci?"

"Mm." Yan Moci replied with a nasal tone, utterly gentle, unwilling to let her wait even a moment.

Su Xiyan pouted, "Where are you taking me? Didn't you throw me out of the room yesterday?"

Yan Moci chuckled, "I'm taking you back to our room, our room."

Su Xiyan protested righteously, "I won't go; we're still arguing!"

No, I'm still angry with you!

Saying that, Su Xiyan snuggled further into Yan Moci's embrace.

Yan Moci soothed, "Yes, you should be angry with me; I was wrong."

Su Xiyan nudged her head in his arms, "Then apologize to me."

Yan Moci leaned close, whispering softly by her ear, "Madam, I was wrong; please forgive me."

Su Xiyan pretended to consider seriously, and Yan Moci couldn't help but smile even more.

Before Su Xiyan could respond, Yan Moci still couldn't resist teasing her again,

"Are you feeling better? Yesterday I was too rough; did I hurt you?"

!!!

Su Xiyan, who had been half-asleep, suddenly widened her eyes at Yan Moci's words, and she fully woke up.

She finally realized,

Good heavens! She had just been acting coquettish with Yan Moci!

And Yan Moci—he was deliberately bringing up yesterday's incident on purpose!

This shameless man, taking advantage and then acting innocent!

Yan Moci's words made Su Xiyan's face flush instantly; seeing her shy, he felt a stir of desire to draw near, but she shoved him away entirely.

Su Xiyan leapt from his arms, and as she landed her legs gave way, causing her to stagger.

Yan Moci's eyes darkened instantly; he reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, "Easy now."

Yan Moci's touch instantly reminded Su Xiyan of that scorching night yesterday, and she nearly panicked, turning and fleeing.

As she ran she said, "Yan, Master, the green hills will not change, the waters will flow forever—let us part here."

From now on, each will take half the road under heaven, never to meet again in life or death!

A completely nonsensical grand gesture.

Watching Su Xiyan mutter nonsense like a chant, she ran back to last night's guest room.

With a "click" the lock engaged, and a flicker of interest crossed Yan Moci's eyes.

Hmph—it turns out Yan Yan still has some peculiar tastes; compared to their bridal chamber, she seems to prefer this guest room after all.

Noticing the curious glances of the nearby servants peeking in, Yan Moci gave them a cold glance, and the person instantly shrank back.

Heck, if Su Xiyan hadn't demanded he act cold and uninterested in front of outsiders, Yan Moci would truly want to give her the most magnificent wedding in the world right now.

Fortunately, Yan Moci also didn't want those lecherous men outside to see Su Xiyan's shy appearance.

This sight is fine for him alone to see.

Moreover, even if Su Xiyan locked the door, the entire old residence is his—does he have any door he can't open?

Recalling how Su Xiyan had called him "husband" in the heat of passion last night, Yan Moci's eyes darkened involuntarily.

Forget it, he suddenly laughed again.

After all, she's still a young girl with thin skin; better give her some time to adjust.

Thinking thus, Yan Moci once again instructed Zhang Ma to keep watch on Su Xiyan's needs at all times, then left the Yan Family Old Residence.

Yan Laotaiye's health was no major concern; after arriving at the hospital he woke up later that night, so he went to check—if everything was fine, they could prepare to discharge him.

By the time they reached the hospital, Yan Laotaiye was already able to get out of bed and walk.

Upon seeing Yan Moci appear, Yan Laotaiye's eyes filled with relief.

"Today's shareholders meeting matter, I've already heard from Steward Liu."

"Moci, you have indeed not disappointed me; among the Yan family's ten generations, you are the most outstanding Yan descendant."

Yan Moci curled the corner of his mouth, "But you still don't want me to move against Aunt, do you?"

Yan Huaian sighed, "Moci, I spoiled her.

I always feel that the Yan family has reached such a point that daughters no longer need to make any sacrifices.

And as a daughter of the Yan family, she naturally deserves the best in the world."

Yan Moci pressed his lips, "If the Yan family's daughter deserves the best, then isn't his mother Ding Yingxue unworthy?"

Being also a prominent lady of Jingcheng, when Yan Zixin had once bullied and harmed his mother like that, his grandfather also used such words to shirk.

Even if Yan Huaian lavished him with affection, even unwilling to transfer all his shares to him to win him over, he could never forgive everything the Yan family had done to his mother.

To abandon the mother and keep the child — an unforgivable crime!

Yan Moci let out a cold snort and did not continue.

It's not yet the time, not yet the time to break completely with Yan Huaian; he must know the truth of what happened back then!

Seeing Yan Moci silent, the room fell into a suffocating silence.

Yan Huaian suddenly frowned and asked, "Moci, what do you plan to do with that substitute bride, Su Xiyan?"

Yan Moci narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Since she dares to come as a substitute bride, that also shows she's bold; I want to see what abilities she actually has, daring to toy with me."

Yan Huaian sighed, "Moci, this girl Xiyan is not bad; she too was forced by her father."

She has never done anything to harm the Yan family, and has even several times defended you outwardly.

If you have no ill feelings toward her, then don't make things difficult for her; let her go.

Yan Moci immediately spoke up, "Grandfather, you don't need to worry about this; I will handle it myself."

What a joke, let her go? Impossible!

He not only harbors ill feelings toward her, but even harbors malicious intentions, plotting wrongdoing.