Chapter 103

Chapter 103 Letting Her Get Into The Bed

Mu Xia was perplexed as she looked down at the room key Situ Hai had shoved into her hand

All the pity and sadness she had felt earlier disappeared in an instant, leaving her in stunned silence.

When Mu Xia still didn't say anything, Situ Hai thought she had gone into shock. "Shan Shan, being innocent and naive isn't a bad thing, but that'd only work if you were still living in the countryside. Now that you're in Kyoto, you have to learn our ways, no matter how underhanded they might seem. There are times when making sacrifices is necessary."

Mu Xia's face had gone pale as she mumbled, "Are you telling me to use this room key to get into Young Master Ye's bed?"

Situ Hai wrinkled his nose as if Mu Xia had offended him. "It's not as bad as it sounds, Shan Shan. Once you've gotten together with Young Master Ye, you'd officially be part of their family and the Ye Group. Imagine the fame and fortune you'd have! Not only is this for our family, but it's also for your future. Marrying into Ye family is something many people won't even dare to think about, and now, you have the chance to that life!"

Mu Xia felt nothing but a lump in her throat.

No matter how nicely Situ Hai put it, his intention was still for her to sleep with Ye Sijue.

Mu Xia laughed bitterly at the whole idea. "Dad, if word got out about what I had done, I'd be mocked and looked down upon by everyone."

Situ Hai immediately retorted, "No, you won't! Those cowards only bully people who have a lower status than them. Once you become Young Master Ye's wife, nobody would dare criticize you!"

Even with his reasoning, Mu Xia's gaze turned even colder.

"Then, what happens if the young master doesn't marry me and tosses me aside?"

Situ Hai shook his head with a smile. "Don't worry. I can tell that the young master has feelings for you. You ought to have more confidence in yourself, Shan Shan. Seize this opportunity, and you'll have a bright future ahead!"

Situ Hai might not have said it out loud, but he was very confident in Mu Xia's looks.

Even as a father, he had been blown away by Mu Xia's beauty the first time he saw her all dolled up. There was no doubt that other men would also feel the same.

Alas, the determination on Situ Hai's face only hurt Mu Xia even more.

She thought she had learned enough about Situ Hai, yet he never failed to surprise her with something new.

Regardless of how his daughter felt, Situ Hai could send her to another man's bed as long as he could benefit from it.

Mu Xia tightened her grip around the room key so much that it was cutting into her palm. Even so, she was numb to the pain.

After all, the physical pain could never compare to the heartbreak she felt.

It was painfully clear to her that Situ Hai had never treated her as his daughter or as a person. In his eyes, Mu Xia was nothing but a pawn.

「To think I had almost told him my truth and even wanted to help him.」

Mu Xia chuckled bitterly, tears welling in her eyes.

"Shan Shan…" Situ Hai said, a little flustered at her reaction. "My good girl, our family can't end like this. If not for yourself, do it for the rest of us! I know you're the kindest and most obedient. You'll do what I say, won't you?"

Mu Xia pursed her lips and suddenly asked, "What if I don't want to go?"

A deep-set frown immediately formed on Situ Hai's face, and Mu Xia could feel the anger emanating off of him.

After a moment's hesitation, he coldly replied, "If you don't want to, then I won't be able to keep you here!"