Otherwise, Zhuge Feng wouldn't have hurriedly taken her away that day, not daring to let her confront Shangguan You. He was guilty from the start. That was part of the reason. Another reason, naturally, was to force her to produce the antidote and to ensure her safety; for if she died, not only would Lin Mengjie be ruined, but that secret would also remain hidden forever.
"Your talent for self-deception is truly first-rate; I'm no match for you there," Zhuge Feng said. "Sixteen years ago, I did nothing. I only watched Jiejie from afar, wishing her happiness. If it weren't for you, Jiejie wouldn't be in this state. You've harmed Jiejie, and you've harmed the girl. And now you want me to kill her? You really have some nerve."
