Chapter 5: Hot Girl PK Iceberg Second Male Lead

Chapter 5: The Fiery Woman vs. The Iceberg Man (Part 2)

"Shut up, go back to your room. If you have something to say, wait until I’m finished with my work." Seeing the gleam in the eyes of the two men beside him, Mu Yelei couldn't help but frown. An emperor and a prince—neither were simple characters; they loved nothing more than watching such scenes for entertainment. Furthermore, why had Xia Ziying suddenly stepped out of Yinlü Pavilion? What exactly was she trying to do? Regardless, this was his family business, and he didn't want to lose face in front of outsiders.

With a high-and-mighty attitude and words as sharp as ice blades, he tried to dismiss Hua Ling. If it had been the old Xia Ziying, perhaps it would have worked, but the one standing there now was Hua Ling, and she didn't buy that act.

Hua Ling let out a loud laugh, looked at Mu Yelei, and said, "Yo, you’ve got some nerve. You tell me to go back, and I’m just supposed to go back obediently? Who the hell do you think you are?!"

Mu Yelei was stunned. He had never known Xia Ziying could curse, and her insults were so strange. Realizing he had been insulted, Mu Yelei naturally couldn't maintain a pleasant expression. "What did you say? Say that again. Do you believe I’ll have you locked in the woodshed?"

"I wasn't raised to be scared by the likes of you. Lock me up if you want, but on what grounds? Just because you’re the Prime Minister, you can abuse your power?" Hua Ling turned to the two men watching the spectacle and said, "You two, judge this for me. Tell me, who is right and who is wrong?"

"Exactly, Yelei, you’re being too overbearing. You should at least hear what she has to say. How can you just chase someone away at the drop of a hat?" Jin Junxi said with a smile, clearly adding fuel to the fire.

"Indeed, Junxi is right. Young lady, what is it you came here for? Tell us, and I will preside over this for you." The current Emperor, Jin Junchi, raised his peach-blossom eyes slightly and said with a smile. Interesting. He had never seen a woman who wasn't afraid when facing Mu Yelei’s iceberg face.

Mu Yelei looked at the two of them helplessly and had to say in a deep voice, "Whatever it is you have to say, say it quickly." This was the greatest concession he could make—letting her finish her words right here.

Hua Ling rolled her eyes. What was he acting so arrogant for? Damn it, isn't he just a lousy Prime Minister? Our Grandpa Wen is so much better; he’s the Premier of a country, yet he always carries a kind smile. How adorable! Unlike this guy—what’s with the attitude?

"Listen here, I’m asking you: do you even remember who I am to you?" Hua Ling said bluntly. She had come with an important goal today; she was going to demand equal treatment.

"Stop the nonsense and get to the point," Mu Yelei said impatiently. He would absolutely never say the words "you are my wife." He had never acknowledged her as his wife. Marrying her was merely to fulfill a promise; he had never liked her.

"I demand equal treatment," Hua Ling said, getting straight to the point.

The two men on the side were confused. Looking at the two of them speaking in riddles, they exchanged glances, even more curious. Could it be that Mu Yelei was stepping out on her, and she had come to demand a formal status? That seemed highly likely; why else would she ask for "equal treatment"?

"Equal treatment? Do you deserve it? Don't forget that I never truly wanted to marry you. You are just a burden I had no choice but to accept." Mu Yelei spoke with cold, hard ruthlessness, as if provoked, not caring in the least if he hurt her heart.

She was... Mu Yelei’s wife? The two men watching the show were shocked again. It seemed their marriage was quite dysfunctional!

As soon as Hua Ling heard this, anger surged in her heart. She grabbed the inkstone from the table and threw it at Mu Yelei. "Go to hell!"