I want to be innocent, but they don't allow me

Chapter 341 What’s the difference between this and giving it for free?

Liu Mingyan didn't expect Li Mu to ask such a question, but she understood the meaning in an instant.

Li Mu pretended to be ignorant while knowing the truth. He wanted to save both the substance and the reputation.

In her heart, she had already cursed Li Mu's ancestors one by one. It was a pity that she had previously felt sorry for Li Mu because the Prince of Yan wanted to destroy the bridge after crossing the river.

Although, she had her own little thoughts involved, it was ultimately for Li Mu's good.

The grievance in his eyes seemed to be overflowing. He raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said timidly:

"No, no... I remembered it wrongly. The prince never promised me anything... I will leave Donglai Pass now."

In her opinion, Li Mu wanted her to deny the previous agreement.

Although Liu Mingyan felt unwilling, she could do nothing about it.

Li Mu’s previous actions really scared her.

She never dreamed that Li Mu would disregard his status and resort to violence.

Although Liu Mingyan has been working in the business world for a long time, she is the fourth daughter of the Liu family after all. People of their status have to consider their reputation when doing things.

Even if you want to hurt someone, it's like stabbing someone in the back.

She had deduced all the countermeasures that could be taken if Li Mu refused to cooperate with her.

But what I didn't expect was that Li Mu would turn against me directly.

Li Mu had no idea that Liu Mingyan could have so many psychological activities, but after hearing what Liu Mingyan said, he frowned slightly and said:

"Miss Liu, since I have promised you, I will not go back on my word. However, I never like being schemed against. I hope you will forgive me for any offense I have just caused."

If Li Mu still couldn't see the situation clearly, he would be blind.

But since the agreement has been made, Li Mu will definitely not go back on his word.

After all, Li Mu was really concerned about Liu Mingyan's previous news.

Moreover, he also happened to witness Xu Youzhi's incident. So, Li Mu should thank Liu Mingyan very much.

Listening to Li Mu's words, Liu Mingyan's mind was full of thoughts. In an instant, she thought of countless possibilities. With tearful eyes, she secretly glanced at Li Mu and said thoughtfully:

"I was wrong to plot against the prince before. It was because I was desperate and it was purely a coincidence that I met the prince."

"In recent months, the prince's reputation has been unparalleled. I really regarded him as my lifeline, which is why I was confused for a moment."

"I hope that the prince will put aside the past grudges and not take it personally against this little girl."

Sincerely, flattery, I'm just a woman.

Liu Mingyan tried three methods at once, still wanting to take another gamble.

The fear I had felt before was certainly not fake.

But after this period of relaxation, Liu Mingyan finally calmed down.

"You still haven't told me what it is!"

Li Mu suppressed the urge to rush forward and grab Liu Mingyan's collar and shake her. He pointed to the place next to him and said:

"Since we have an appointment, let's talk about what difficulties Miss Liu has today so that I can know how to help Miss Liu."

"What does he mean by that? Do you think the price is not enough? But I said I would give him the gold ingots..."

Liu Mingyan's eyes flickered as she carefully savored the meaning of Li Mu's words. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat. Thinking of Li Mu's previous actions, she felt somewhat doubtful.

"He...he...want me?"

For a moment, I stood there in a daze, unable to come back to my senses for a long time.

Of course Li Mu had no idea that Liu Mingyan was fighting a battle of wits and courage with the air there. Seeing that she had been curled up in the corner, he sighed slightly, stood up and walked towards Liu Mingyan.

When Liu Mingyan saw Li Mu walking towards her, a hint of panic flashed across her eyes, but she quickly calmed down.

She thought to herself that if Li Mu really wanted to take her by force, he could have done it just now instead of saying so much to her.

This is Donglai Pass, and the Ran Nu people had just attacked the city not long ago. Even if Li Mu imprisoned her as a plaything, as long as he announced to the public that she was killed by the Ran Nu people, no one could hold Li Mu responsible.

"What does he...want?"

Liu Mingyan had a guess in her mind, and the scene when Li Mu rescued her outside the pass in winter emerged in her mind.

My heart is pounding.

"I was rude just now. I'd like to apologize to Miss Liu first. If you have anything to say, please sit down and talk slowly."

Li Mu helped Liu Mingyan up, and regardless of whether she was willing or not, he pulled her to sit at the table.

"Miss Liu's words really scared me, so I was a little reckless."

In order to express his goodwill, Li Mu deliberately imitated the way and tone of speech of the Confucian disciples he saw in the Sage's Residence.

After all, Li Mu was also aware of the principle that men and women should not have physical contact with each other. It was indeed inappropriate for him to bring the baby back home, but Li Mu was used to it and did not think too much about it at the time.

Liu Mingyan didn't know what was going on. She followed Li Mu to sit at the table for no apparent reason. When she heard what Li Mu said, she was a little confused.

"If her target is really me, she can just let me spread rumors and wait for the right time to go with the flow..."

Liu Mingyan found that she was increasingly unable to understand Li Mu.

But as the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Seeing that Li Mu looked like a modest gentleman, he forced a smile and said:

"Your Excellency, you are too serious. I was also confused for a moment and said such outrageous words."

"I have always believed that Miss Liu is a smart person and she is also very decisive in her work."

Li Mu looked at Liu Mingyan with a faint smile on his face and said in a calm tone,

"Miss Liu, what difficulties do you have? What do you need me to do? Just tell me clearly."

"He clearly knows everything, but why does he keep asking me to repeat myself? Is there some mystery behind this?"

After much thought, Liu Mingyan still couldn't figure out Li Mu's purpose. She sighed secretly and simply recounted to Li Mu the matter of the Liu family and the prince.

The current situation is no longer under her control. The best strategy is to follow Li Mu's wishes and respond accordingly.

Liu Mingyan was also very curious about what Li Mu’s real purpose was.

Li Mu had no idea that in Liu Mingyan's heart, he had become a deep-minded, unpredictable and sinister person.

As he listened to Liu Mingyan's story, his expression gradually became strange.

Instantly connecting everything that happened before, he couldn't help but ask:

"You want me to pretend to be your boyfriend and be your shield?"

???

Liu Mingyan blinked her big eyes which were still a little red. It was obvious that Li Mu's words were beyond her understanding.

"Oh, oh! I mean, you want me to pretend to be your lover and help you turn down this marriage."

Seeing Liu Mingyan's reaction, Li Mu immediately understood and quickly changed his words.

I never expected this would be the request.

Pretending to be a boyfriend, pretending to be married, what's the difference between this and giving it away for free?

The look in his eyes when he looked at Liu Mingyan became more and more weird, and the label of Liu Mingyan being smart and wise was instantly torn to pieces by Li Mu.

"I know this is a little difficult for Your Highness. If Your Highness is unwilling, I will not force you."

Liu Mingyan lowered her head slightly, not daring to look Li Mu in the eye. She said this not to retreat, but because she really discovered that Li Mu was not a soft persimmon that he could bully.

However, when I said this, I felt a little empty in my heart for some reason.

Li Mu's fingers tapped the table rhythmically, and he was a little undecided for a moment.