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Chapter 427 Saved
After Shen Fuhan stopped, he glanced indifferently at Pei Huaijin and Wen Jiayue.
Seeing his cold gaze, devoid of any lingering affection, Pei Huaijin sighed softly.
"Moon, it seems he didn't come to save you, but to kill us."
Wen Jiayue held back her tears; she didn't believe Pei Huaijin's nonsense.
It's clearly because she's being held hostage by him that Shen Fuhan can't directly save her.
But he asked nervously, "Then, what should we do?"
She had calmed down as soon as Shen Fuhan appeared. For some reason, she was certain that Shen Fuhan could save her.
Wen Jiayue appeared completely lost and dependent, while Pei Huaijin slightly curled his lips, his eyes surging with a frenzied emotion.
"Don't be afraid, we're going to die anyway. Let's jump off the cliff together before Shen Fuhan makes a move."
Wen Jiayue: "..."
If she weren't afraid of angering him, she would have slapped him again.
Pei Huaijin said with deep affection, "Yue'er, if I could die on the same day, month, and year as you, I would have no regrets in this life."
He suddenly gripped her hand tightly.
Wen Jiayue was completely unable to break free and could only try to comfort him: "I can die with you, but I can't let go of Zhaozhao. Let me talk to Shen Fuhan for a few minutes, okay?"
Pei Huaijin estimated the distance to be about twenty steps, so there was no need to worry that Shen Fuhan would suddenly rush over.
He nodded and said, "Of course."
With his words, Wen Jiayue felt a little relieved and looked at Shen Fuhan.
He remained standing there, his face bearing the familiar coldness. When she turned her head, he looked at her as well.
After a moment of eye contact, Shen Fuhan spoke: "Wen family, even if I chase you to the ends of the earth, I will not let you go. Before you die, do you have any last words?"
He rehearsed a thousand different scenarios of meeting Wen Jiayue on the way, as well as how to take her away.
The easiest way, of course, would be to take Pei Huaijin away quietly while he was off guard, and then bring all these people to Chang'an to be convicted.
Unfortunately, Pei Huaijin discovered his men.
Shen Fuhan could only temporarily settle Shen Funian and Zhaozhao before leading his men to catch up.
Unexpectedly, the more they followed, the more something seemed amiss; Pei Huaijin's destination was actually a cliff!
Once on the cliff, there was only one way out: death. Pei Huaijin clearly wanted to die.
He can die, but he can't take A-Yue with him.
He then came up with this plan: if Pei Huaijin knew that he also harbored hostility towards Wen Jiayue and did not want her to live, perhaps he could lower his guard and prevent him from jumping off the cliff immediately.
As long as there's still room to breathe, he can come up with a solution.
Ah Yue must know he's putting on an act, right?
"You really don't trust me," Wen Jiayue said, looking at him with disappointment. "Fine, I won't explain anymore. I still had expectations of you, which is why I hesitated to accept Pei Huaijin's advances. I never expected you to be this kind of person!"
Wen Jiayue raised her voice and said, "Pei Huaijin and I are indeed in love. You don't like me at all, so you might as well let me go!"
Shen Fuhan breathed a sigh of relief; she had indeed understood.
His expression grew even colder, and he snapped, "Enough nonsense, do you have any last words?"
Seeing his attitude, Pei Huaijin frowned and asked, "Yue'er, is this how he usually talks to you?"
“More than that,” Wen Jiayue gave a bitter laugh, desperately making up excuses, “If things don’t go my way, he will hit me. When I was pregnant with Zhaozhao, he even kicked my stomach… I told you before that everything was fine, just so you wouldn’t worry.”
Wen Jiayue looked at Pei Huaijin and choked up, saying, "I don't want to let him off like this. Please stand up for me, Brother Dragonfly."
Pei Huaijin was initially hesitant, thinking that the guards wouldn't be able to hold out for long, and the longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
But upon hearing the words "Brother Dragonfly," he actually began to ponder. If he could defeat Shen Fuhan and smash him to pieces, wouldn't Yue'er and the world be his for the taking?
He looked at the exceptionally weak Shen Fuhan. The effects of the Bone-Corroding Powder were indeed strong; even after so long, he was still so powerless.
A strong wind blew up the cliff, almost causing him to lose his footing and revealing his thin figure.
Pei Huaijin raised his voice and said, "Brother Shen, do you dare to have a match with me?"
Shen Fuhan sneered, "You're just a defeated opponent. You think you're qualified to compare with me? Cough..."
He suddenly started coughing, his face turning red, and he barely managed to steady himself by plunging his longsword into the ground.
Wen Jiayue frowned, looking at him with some worry. Was he acting or was it real? It was too convincing!
Shen Fuhan had been coughing before she left. Is he still not better?
Pei Huaijin suddenly looked at her, and Wen Jiayue didn't have time to adjust her expression before meeting his gaze.
She paused for a moment, then asked, "Brother Dragonfly, do you think Shen Fuhan might be faking it?"
Seeing that she was worried about him, Pei Huaijin said gently, "Don't worry, whether it's true or false, he can't beat me."
Seeing that he was determined to help her vent her anger, Wen Jiayue was no longer in a hurry and gently grabbed his sleeve.
"Brother Dragonfly, be careful."
"Don't worry, Yue'er," Pei Huaijin said gently, "Call me that from now on, okay?"
To put him at ease, Wen Jiayue tiptoed and brushed her lips against his cheek, leaving him with just a fleeting touch.
"I promise you."
Pei Huaijin squeezed her hand tightly for a moment, then gently let go.
He walked in the direction of Shen Fuhan.
Wen Jiayue stood still, her legs trembling, but she didn't dare to move.
Taking a step back meant falling into an abyss, while taking a step forward meant being discovered by Pei Huaijin. She didn't want to die.
Just then, Pei Huaijin, who had only taken two steps, suddenly turned around and glanced at her.
Wen Jiayue noticed that Shen Fuhan, who had been coughing so hard he couldn't straighten up, suddenly raised his bow and arrow and aimed at Pei Huaijin.
She smiled and said, "Brother Dragonfly, I'll be waiting for you."
Pei Huaijin suddenly realized something was amiss; Wen Jiayue had been behaving too obediently ever since she met Shen Fuhan.
Not only did she call him "Dragonfly Brother," she also kissed his cheek. Was she trying to lower his guard?
He immediately turned around and walked towards Wen Jiayue. He had just taken a step when the sound of arrows piercing the air came from behind him.
call out--
Before Pei Huaijin could react, an arrow shot into his back, piercing his heart.
He clutched his chest, fell to his knees in disbelief, and the pain began to spread.
Seeing that Shen Fuhan had hit the target, Wen Jiayue immediately ran towards him.
Unexpectedly, Pei Huaijin suddenly grabbed the hem of her skirt tightly!
“Moon, you said you would die with me,” Pei Huaijin said with difficulty. “Now, it’s time for you to fulfill your promise.”
Like a water ghost, he grabbed Wen Jiayue's ankle and pulled her down with all his might.
Wen Jiayue fell to the ground and screamed. She could clearly feel Pei Huaijin pulling her and dragging her toward the cliff.
They were already within arm's reach, but after he dragged them, their feet suddenly dangled in mid-air.
With death just a step away, a sudden wave of fear washed over her, and Wen Jiayue struggled desperately: "No! No!"
The next instant, her hand was suddenly grabbed, like a drowning person grabbing a piece of driftwood. Through her teary eyes, she saw Shen Fuhan's face.
She didn't know how he managed to rush to her side despite his illness, given the distance. In any case, he descended like a god and kicked Pei Huaijin off the cliff without hesitation.
Wen Jiayue was pulled into Shen Fuhan's arms and rolled around on the ground.
She smelled the familiar scent of ink and books, mixed with a strong medicinal smell, which transformed into a profound sense of security, bringing tears to her eyes.
She really was saved.