Chapter 400: Soft-hearted,

Huo Shaoyan spoke methodically:

"Mr. An, no one is more aware than you that I have never wanted to marry her from the start. But unfortunately, the elders in the family wouldn't allow it,

especially my grandparents. They once threatened that if I didn't marry An Muxin, they would secretly harm An Ge.

Although I have considerable influence in Jingcheng, I can't protect her completely in Imperial City. So, I had to compromise."

He paused, intentionally adding,

"Not long ago, my former wife almost died at the hands of three fugitive desperadoes. So, I can't gamble with this."

The words were half true and half false.

An Jifeng squinted slightly and said:

"So, what you mean is that you are willing to marry Xinxin as your wife due to elder pressure?"

Huo Shaoyan spoke to make An Jifeng and them lower their guard, saying:

"If Mr. An has any method that benefits both sides, I can also choose not to marry your dirty sister."

An Jifeng's face sank slightly.

Huo Shaoyan continued: