Chapter 7: Be Ruthless With Yourself

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Watching the Lu family take away the silver notes, Xu Guodong suddenly lost his temper and raised his hand to slap Zhaojiao's face.

Quick and sharp, Zhaojiao grabbed his wrist, but the difference in strength was too great, and she still got hit.

A burning sting.

Without hesitation, Zhaojiao raised her hand and slapped him back, then pulled out a hairpin and pressed it against her own neck.

The servants present were stunned by this slap—Miss Fifth actually dared to hit the master?

“You... you... you beast, how dare you be so unfilial... Someone, bind her for me!”

Xu Guodong was in disbelief, stunned for a moment before reacting, his face flushed with rage as he shouted.

“Whoever dares to move, try it and see!”

Zhaojiao moved her hand slightly, and blood immediately appeared on her neck.

The few bodyguards who were about to act were instantly scared into stillness.

“Xu Guodong, if you dare lay a hand on me today, I’ll die again, but this time, I will take you down with me. If you don’t believe me, just try!”

Zhaojiao did not want things to come to this—her pain was intense—but she was powerless and had no choice but to risk her life.

“You... what do you want to do?”

Zhaojiao’s fearless stance genuinely frightened Xu Guodong for a moment.

Seizing the moment, Zhaojiao softened her tone. She had to stay with the Xu family for now.

“Your daughter doesn’t want anything, only to ask Father to spare her life. If Father insists on forcing me, then I can only perish with you. If anything happens to me, Lord Su will not let it go easily!”

Since she was already being used, she didn’t mind playing along a little longer.

“…You foolish girl, how do you know Lord Su? What is your relationship with him? Drop the hairpin! You’re just a girl, why such a temper? You made a mistake, and a few scoldings from your father won’t hurt! Why must you act like you want to die? And what about that five thousand taels? Where did you get them?”

Hearing the name Lord Su, Xu Guodong’s face changed instantly. His attitude shifted markedly. Earlier, he was only worried about the five thousand taels and had forgotten about this matter.

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Zhaojiao knew this tactic worked and no longer made things difficult for herself; she slowly loosened her grip and put away the hairpin.

“It’s all a coincidence, daughter…”

She spoke without hesitation. Having read many stories before, this was her moment to use those skills.

Xu Guodong had personally witnessed the intimate scene between Zhaojiao and Lord Su at the palace gate. Now, Zhaojiao’s fabricated story convinced him.

The harshness from before vanished instantly. Smiling, he reached to take Zhaojiao’s hand, but she felt disgusted and dodged.

Xu Guodong didn’t feel embarrassed at all, shamelessly saying, “Fifth Miss, this matter has caused trouble. You’re involved with Lord Su... why didn’t you say so earlier? You’re such a confused child. If you have a better match, how could your father stop you? Just tell me clearly, why must you act like you wantI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.