"How can you say that?" Song Wen looked somewhat astonished and aggrieved. "Could it be that Senior Su Deyuan believes I would harm Fairy Su Zhixi?"
Having said that, he hurriedly turned to Su Zhixi.
"Fairy, I can swear an oath—I harbor absolutely no intent to harm you."
Seeing the flustered yet sincere look on Song Wen's face, Su Zhixi nodded slightly. Her red lips parted as she was just about to say something.
At that moment, Su Ming's voice suddenly rang out.
"This junior was merely acting under orders. I hope Senior Jiang will not take offense."
Song Wen's eyes shifted, and his attention settled on Su Ming.
"Friend Su Ming, was it truly Senior Su Deyuan who ordered you to remain at Fairy Su Zhixi's side at all times?"
"Of course. This matter concerns Patriarch Su Deyuan and Elder Su Zhixi. How would this junior dare to make wild claims?" Su Ming said.
Song Wen's gaze sharpened, and the expression on his face became deeply suggestive.
"Not necessarily! If you harbor feelings of admiration for Fairy Su Zhixi, it is not impossible that you might do certain improper things."
Su Ming's pupils suddenly contracted, a flash of astonishment crossing his eyes.
"Senior Jiang, this junior has always kept to his duties. I hold only respect for Elder Su Zhixi and have absolutely no improper thoughts."
"Fairy Su Zhixi possesses peerless beauty, a gentle temperament, outstanding talent, and profound cultivation. With such grace, what man in this world would not be moved? Yet you keep insisting that you do not admire her in the slightest. How can anyone believe that?" Song Wen said with faint disdain.
Su Ming froze at those words.
Outstanding talent and profound cultivation—those two points did fit Su Zhixi.
But peerless beauty and a gentle