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On the other side.
After leaving the Lin residence, Lin Kexin, tears streaming down her face, headed straight for Ji Bin’s home, determined to confront him face-to-face.
Though she didn’t believe Ji Bin was the kind of person her father described, his words weighed on her, and she had to confront Ji Bin herself.
At Ji Bin’s doorstep.
“Kexin, what brings you here?”
Ji Bin hurriedly emerged from the residence.
“Kexin, why are you crying? Who’s bullied you? I, Ji Bin, will deal with them!” Ji Bin vowed solemnly.
“Ji Bin, are you deceiving me?” Lin Kexin asked, her voice trembling with sobs.
“Deceiving?”
Ji Bin froze, feigning confusion, “Kexin, what do you mean by that?”
“My father said he came to your house today and learned you’re deliberately approaching me with ulterior motives, that your refined demeanor is all an act, that you’re not a good person. Ji Bin, why… why would you deceive me?” Lin Kexin cried.
“Kexin, your father did come to my house today, but he only threatened me to stay away from you. As for the rest, I know nothing about it!” Ji Bin said, looking innocent.
He continued with conviction, “Besides, I, Ji Bin, have always been upright and honorable. You can ask around about what kind of person I am. Your father only thinks this because I come from a collateral branch of the royal clan, with no eternal beings in my family. As an eternal being himself, he looks down on me and doesn’t want me with you, so he said those things.”
Lin Kexin paused, stunned.
Ji Bin lowered his head, tears glistening in his eyes, “Kexin, I truly like you, your purity, your effort… To be with you, I’d face death without fear! Today, your father threatened to kill me if I didn’t stay away from you. He even held a sword to my throat!”
Then, Ji Bin pulled back his collar, “Kexin, look, this is the mark left when your father held his sword to my neck. But even with a blade at my throat, I won’t back down!”
“Young Master Ji Bin…” Lin Kexin’s gaze softened, touched.
Ji Bin looked up and continued, “Kexin, as long as I can be with you, I fear nothing, not even death! But… you’re his daughter, and I know you always obey him, never defying him. If you choose to follow his words and leave me, I can only accept it. I can’t let my feelings cause a rift between you and your father.”
By the end, Ji Bin was in tears.
His words stirred Lin Kexin, strengthening her resolve.
“No! Young Master Ji Bin, Father can’t deny my love just because of his preferences. I’ll stand firm! I believe Father will see you’re a good person!” Lin Kexin said resolutely.
“And don’t worry, Young Master Ji Bin, my father won’t hurt you. If he tries to kill you, I’ll die with you!” Lin Kexin swore passionately.
Clearly, Ji Bin’s emotional ploy and tearful words convinced Lin Kexin that her father had misunderstood him, that Ji Bin wasn’t the person Lin Yun described.
“Kexin, thank you for your trust. I, Ji Bin, will cherish you for life!” Ji Bin raised three fingers to the sky, his tone unwavering.
Lin Kexin nodded gently, her cheeks flushing.
“Kexin, where will you stay next? Why not stay at my place? I’ll arrange a guest room for you,” Ji Bin said, his tone full of concern, his demeanor still refined.
“No need, I’ll stay at Master Tu Fan’s place for now,” Lin Kexin replied.
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On the other side.
Lin Yun sat in the courtyard, clutching a jug of wine, drinking cup after cup.
Yuying, the Palace Master, and Su Yan had offered to keep him company, but Lin Yun asked them to leave, wanting to be alone.
Did he blame Lin Kexin? Did he hate her?
Though his heart still ached, he didn’t blame her.
After all, she was his daughter. No matter what she did, how could Lin Yun bear to blame her?
He even felt guilty, regretting that he’d shouted at her.
Shouting at Kexin had only pierced his own heart!
“I protected her too well, kept her from the world’s dangers, leaving her too naive, too innocent. It’s my fault… my fault…”
Lin Yun downed another cup of wine.
He knew Ji Bin’s skill at deception had fooled his daughter.
When Lin Yun confronted Ji Bin today, even after exposing him, Ji Bin maintained his innocent facade. If Lin Yun hadn’t seen the truth with his divine sense, he might have been deceived by Ji Bin’s act, let alone his naive daughter.
Given her innocence, it wasn’t surprising she’d been misled.
At that moment, the steward hurried over.
“Master, I’ve investigated. After leaving the residence, Miss first went to see Ji Bin, then headed to Master Tu Fan’s place,” the steward reported.
Lin Yun had been too worried to let it go, so he’d sent the steward to follow her discreetly.
“She went to Master Tu Fan’s? Does Kexin really not plan to return?” Lin Yun lowered his head.
“Right, did they break up?” Lin Yun pressed.
“It doesn’t seem so. Ji Bin personally escorted Miss to the Tu residence’s gate,” the steward said.
*Bang!*
“That Ji Bin is outrageously bold!” Lin Yun slammed his wine cup on the table, fury surging within him!
He hadn’t expected Ji Bin to defy his warning.
Was he seeking death?
Did he think Lin Yun wouldn’t dare kill him?
“Master, I followed them and observed. Ji Bin is refined and courteous, showing great care for Miss along the way. Forgive me for speaking out of turn, but… could you have been mistaken?” the steward said softly.
“Ji Bin is too good at pretending. You’ve been fooled by his facade,” Lin Yun sneered, shaking his head.
“Issue my order: have Wei Qi and Yang Wan go and bring Ji Bin to me!” Lin Yun’s eyes glinted with boundless killing intent.
“Master, Ji Bin is a royal clan member, and a prominent figure among the younger generation. If we storm in and seize him, I’m afraid…” the steward said, concerned.
“I’ll bear the consequences! Tell Wei Qi and Yang Wan: anyone who dares obstruct us gets a warning. If they don’t heed it, kill without mercy!” Lin Yun’s voice was cold as iron.
With Wei Qi and Yang Wan’s strength, few could stop them. As for threats of status or background? They meant nothing to Lin Yun!
“Understood, I’ll go now!” The steward nodded and hurried off to relay the order.
