Published: February 26, 2025
After the mother and son left the Seventh Princess's Residence, Yu Yunxi patted her full chest and smiled, "I was scared to death just now. I was worried you would be controlled by Yu Cheng."
Tan Yun smiled slightly, a strong killing intent flashing in his eyes, "Empress Liu and the crown prince want my life today; I will definitely take their heads in the future."
"Alright," Tan Yun replied.
"Yun'er, how is the palace master?" Dao Kun asked.
"Rest assured," Tan Yun said, "The palace master's Fiery Heart Poison Fire has been suppressed. She is currently too weak and has fallen into a coma, but she will wake up soon."
"That's really great..." Before Dao Kun could finish his sentence, a weak voice came from the building, calling out for Tan Yun, "Tan Yun, don’t leave... don’t leave..."
"Yun'er, the palace master is calling for you," Dao Kun said.
"Okay, I’ll go in and take a look," Tan Yun said as he quickly stepped into the building.
Hearing Fang Zixi's voice, Yu Yunxi felt a pang in her heart for some reason. She said, "I'll go in and take a look."
Dao Kun stepped forward to block Yu Yunxi's path, clasping his fists and saying, "Seventh Princess, please stay. You may not know that Yun'er and the palace master are not just master and disciple; they are also confidants."
"The palace master is calling for Tan Yun, so she naturally doesn’t want outsiders to disturb her."
"Oh." Yu Yunxi pouted her red lips and mumbled softly, "I see it's a romantic connection..."
Tan Yun went upstairs and, after entering the guest room, quickly sat at the bedside, softly saying, "Zixi, I’m here."
However, Fang Zixi did not respond.
Lying on the bed, her face pale and her eyebrows tightly knit, sweat trickled down her forehead in beads, her body trembling slightly. Tears broke free from her eyelids, sliding down her cheeks and soaking the pillow.
She shook her head gently, repeatedly calling out "Tan Yun, don’t leave," in five words.
Clearly, Fang Zixi was having a nightmare.
She was crying in her dream, feeling heartache in her dream.
Seeing the heartbroken Fang Zixi, Tan Yun's mind filled with her every frown and smile. He sighed, "Zixi, what virtue and ability do I, Tan Yun, possess to cause you such entanglement?"
Tan Yun raised his right hand, wanting to wipe away Fang Zixi's tears, but his hand hesitated to move.
Just as Tan Yun was about to withdraw his hand, Fang Zixi suddenly grasped his wrist, choking on her words, "Tan Yun... woo... I don’t want to marry the western continent emperor, I want to... marry... marry..."
Before Fang Zixi could finish her sentence, her right hand weakly released Tan Yun, and she fell into a coma.
In her unconscious state, Fang Zixi’s tightly furrowed brows never relaxed, and the tear stains on her face never dried.
At this moment, Dao Kun, who was in the side courtyard, widened his eyes in shock. Although Fang Zixi's sobs had ceased, he could guess that the person the palace master wanted to marry was actually Tan Yun!
"This kid's charm is quite remarkable," Dao Qing Grandmaster said, "He actually captured Palace Master Fang's heart."
However, Yu Yunxi beside him couldn't feel happy at all.
Seeing Yu Yunxi lost in thought, Dao Qing Grandmaster transmitted his voice, "Xi'er, I can tell that you've developed feelings for that kid."
"If you really like him, you need to seize the opportunity. Besides, didn't you tell me that he promised to help you in the challenge for marriage?"
"If he can win, then when the emperor grants a marriage, you can simply play along!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Yunxi's cheeks flushed, and she transmitted her voice, "Master, won't that be too much?"
"What's too much?" Dao Qing Grandmaster replied. "You must know, aside from your noble status, you are also the first beauty of the Western Continent Ancestral Dynasty."
"I don’t believe that Tan Yun won't develop feelings for you after spending time together."
"Once you're married and spending years together, eventually, it won’t be just acting."
Yu Yunxi bit her red lips, unsure of what to think.