Chapter 1371: A Word Worth a Thousand Gold

Teresa's eyes widened abruptly, feeling the fleeting tenderness behind her.

"But..."

Teresa turned around, her watery eyes looking at Liu Sheng.

She had never felt the taste of love before, only feeling a warmth in her heart, but the moment she thought of how Liu Sheng already had Yue Chan.

Her heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife.

Why hadn't she met this outstanding Longyan man sooner?

Why did it have to turn out like this!

Liu Zheng looked at Teresa's beautiful face and chuckled softly; words spoken are not water spilled: "I have said that for a Longyan man, a single word is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

Liu Zheng's feelings for Teresa were not romantic love; they were more than mere acquaintances, yet not quite lovers, with friendship above all else.

"This is a promise I make to a friend," Liu Zheng said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Teresa forced a smile onto her face.

She nodded, feeling as if something had been drained from her heart, and she instantly sank into pain and helplessness.

But if she were to truly make a decision, as the Grand Duke of Austria and the creator and promoter of the monogamy system, she would absolutely never be with Liu Sheng.

She would rather never marry for the rest of her life than betray her own laws.

Her own bottom line.

After Teresa thought this through clearly, that hollowed-out heart of hers gradually grew firm once more.

Liu Zheng had no idea that in this short span of time, the modest and gentle Teresa before him.

Had undergone so many changes in her heart, and in the end, what she had abandoned.

"According to what I know, the Duke of Lorraine has brought in some very formidable killers, all for the sake of killing you," Teresa wiped away her tears and warned him solemnly.

Liu Zheng gave an "oh."

Regardless of whether this duel would actually happen, Liu Zheng had long since made full preparations.

His Longyan Army was already lurking here; if the Duke of Lorraine and Franz dared to show up that day, Liu Zheng was confident he could finish off any killer, no matter who they were.

"Don't you worry, I will absolutely not lose."

Teresa smiled and shook her head, just about to ask where he got his confidence from.

But she suddenly remembered the music Liu Sheng had performed at Count Austin's party, which everyone had looked down upon.

In the end, Liu Zheng had shown them what a miracle was.

Thinking of this, Teresa chuckled twice and said nothing more.

Just at this moment, the door to Liu Zheng's house was suddenly pushed open.

"Teresa, it's time to go."

An old, cold voice rang out abruptly.

Teresa's expression changed upon hearing this voice, and she turned her head to look at the hunched, elderly man.

Her expression immediately grew tense, and she said with evasive eyes.

"Grandfather, why are you here?"

Liu Zheng also turned his head to look, gave a slight bow, and smiled: "It has been a long time, Mr. Victor."

Victor glanced at Liu Zheng and said in an indifferent tone: "What 'long time,' didn't we just see each other yesterday? Do you want to see this old man every single minute?"

Facing Victor's merciless sarcasm, Liu Zheng laughed and didn't take it to heart.

Victor ignored him further, looked at his granddaughter, frowned slightly, and said: "You've seen the person, now come back with me."

Having said that, Victor took Teresa's hand and prepared to leave.

But he discovered that Teresa was standing motionless, so Victor turned his head and said: "What is it?"

Teresa looked at Grandfather Victor with a complex expression, then glanced at Liu Sheng, hesitating.

Seeing his granddaughter reveal such an expression, Victor understood much of it and sighed: "If there is anything else, say it quickly; don't make this old man wait too long."

Teresa nodded gently: "Mm."

She walked over and looked at Liu Sheng, at that handsome face, with ten thousand.

Words welling up in her heart.

Was this a farewell, or a final parting...

She did not know how to begin.

"You... I..."

Liu Zheng shook his head, looked into her eyes, and said nothing.

Teresa's gaze flickered, and suddenly thinking of something, she looked into Liu Sheng's eyes.

She did not know where the courage came from, nor did she know what exactly she was doing.

She only felt her mind go blank, making a choice entirely according to her heart.

The next moment, Teresa stood on her tiptoes.

She kissed him, and Liu Zheng was stunned by the sudden warmth.

A moment later, their lips parted, and Teresa gazed at Liu Zheng's face, as if wanting to use her eyes to memorize every detail of him.

Fearing that she might forget this, the only man who had ever stirred her heart.

Liu Zheng was lost in a daze, but he couldn't quite fathom what was going on in this woman's mind.

"You..."

Teresa's finger pressed against his face, and the corners of her mouth lifted into a smile.

"Consider it a thank-you gift for helping me deal with Franz."

Teresa leaned in close to Liu Zheng's ear and whispered softly: "This is our Austrian Kissing Ceremony; I hope you don't mind."

Liu Zheng was stunned, feeling Teresa's hands cupping his cheeks, her moving gaze looking into his eyes once again.

A faint smile.

"Goodbye."

After saying this, Teresa turned and left with a smile, taking Grandfather Victor's hand to board the Horse Carriage.

Liu Zheng ran out, watching the dust rise, and suddenly felt something in his heart being touched.

However, at the thought of Xie Chan, Liu Zheng shook his head, let out a laugh, and returned inside the house.

He had to prepare for tonight, twelve o'clock.

To fight to the death with Franz!

Making final preparations, after finishing off Franz, he would also have to leave Vienna.

It was also time to go see how the situation was with Frederick II.

On the Horse Carriage.

The moment she boarded the Horse Carriage, Teresa's tears could not stop flowing down.

As someone who had been through it all, Victor sighed; his granddaughter had never shown such an expression before.

Nor had she ever cried.

He never expected she would be heartbroken and shed tears for a Longyan.

"Teresa, you are still a Grand Duke of Austria; you shouldn't have any ideas about him."

Teresa kept her eyes tightly shut, remaining silent.

Victor sighed and continued, "But don't worry, regardless of whether that Longyan wins or not, I will make that bastard Franz meet God."

"He has bullied my granddaughter for so many years; we cannot just let the Lorraine Family off like this. When the time comes, I will make that old scoundrel, the Duke of Lorraine, apologize to you personally."

"How does that sound?"

Hearing Grandfather Victor's words, a smile gradually appeared on Teresa's face.

"Grandfather, I don't ask for anything now; I can even give up the position of Grand Duke. Right now, I just want him to return to Longyan safely."

Hearing this, Victor was slightly stunned, a flash of ruthlessness crossing his eyes, but he then revealed a smile, looking at Teresa's face.

"Alright, alright."

"Rest assured, that Longyan will absolutely not die; I will ensure he returns to Longyan safely."

"Girl, stop crying."

Teresa nodded and wiped away her tears; although I cannot be your wife, I still hope you are safe.