Chapter 241 - Sacrifice


    Shang Cijie was taken aback. This version of Shang Minjie was markedly different from the one he knew.


    What events transpired over the past five years to trigger such a drastic change in his elder sister''s demeanor? And with Brother Under Heaven involved?


    No, that can''t be right. What did Brother Under Heaven just say? Is my sister colluding with Mu Sifa to safeguard Lady Mu''s position for my benefit? What… What does that even entail?


    Shang Cijie regarded Mu Sifa with bewilderment, his mind struggling to grasp the implications of Jia Tianxia''s words.


    “I''m referring to you!” “It''s been five years, yet your intellect hasn''t progressed in the slightest!”


    Shang Minjie furrowed her brow upon observing Shang Cijie''s perplexed and stern countenance.


    “Because… Because I genuinely don''tprehend! Sister, I wouldn''t even dare entertain the notion of you aiding me.”


    Shang Cijie''s tone remained as soft as ever. In the past, Shang Minjie had subjected him to physical abuse and harsh words. How could Shang Cijie fathom that Shang Minjie would extend such assistance?


    “Are you suggesting I erred? You''re being so aggressive? Not beneficial for you?” His true colors emerged as he red at Shang Cijie.


    Jia Tianxia inwardly eximed in frustration. Why does he always react like this? He clearly came out of concern for Xiaojie, yet upon encountering her, he bes so irate.


    “I say, my wife, you!”


    “Shut up.”


    He refrained from allowing Jia Tianxia an opportunity to discuss her.


    “Fine, fine, fine. Please, you''re expecting now, you take the lead.” Jia Tianxia stepped aside disheartenedly, unwilling to intrude on Shang Minjie.


    “Shang Minjie.”


    Concerned that Shang Minjie might once again provoke Shang Cijie''s ire as she had done before, Mu Sifa shielded Shang Cijie behind him and red at her menacingly.


    Shang Minjie promptly rolled her eyes at Mu Sifa, “What harm could I possibly cause to Xiaojie? I''m not the immature Shang Minjie from the past.”


    Truly, they were all so protective of Xiaojie.


    “It''s your excessive coddling that has made him so timid. Keep an eye on him in the future.”


    Shang Minjie wasn''t angered; she was merely admonishing Mu Sifa. Then she added, “I''ll say this only once. Pay attention. Hee Meier has been attempting to find a spouse for Mu Sifa in the years you were absent. To avoid conflict with her, Mu Sifa asked me to cooperate with him and not seek a divorce. We''ll discuss it when you return. This is likely what urred, so confirm your rtionship with Mu Sifa promptly, allowing me to rid myself of him and marry Jia Tianxia. It''s been a few years, damn it.”


    Shang Minjie not only wore a displeased expression but also shouted so audaciously.


    Jia Tianxia found Shang Minjie''s manner of speaking headache-inducing. “That''s precisely why I say you frequently offend people! You never believe me. You were clearly concerned that Mu Sifa might be coerced into marrying someone else, so you agreed to cooperate with him only after Xiaojie''s return. But why must your words be so harsh? I can barely bring myself to say it.”


    He was covertly attempting to shoo away the pests circling Mu Sifa, fearing Mu Sifa might be frightened off if he developed feelings for someone else, yet his tongue remained sharp.


    Oh well, perhaps he simply favored her straightforward demeanor. He possessed an unyielding and awkward temperament.


    Jia Tianxia resigned himself to his fate. There was no changing it; he had chosen his own spouse.


    “Didn''t I just mention that?” Shang Minjie disyed no such awareness.


    Jia Tianxia''s mouth twitched. “Are you serious, my wife?”


    “Do I appear to be joking?” His temper red the moment he uttered it.


    “Fine! You win.” Jia Tianxia opted to concede.