Published: February 25, 2025
"Since you, Master, have said so, then I will not go," Nangong Yuqin said as she looked at Zhuge Yu, her eyes containing an unprecedented indifference.
She had once addressed Zhuge Yu with respect, but now it was simply “you,” a single word difference that carried vastly different meanings.
Ru Yan Chen saw the three enter and, after greeting Zhuge Yu and Duan Cangtian, his eyes couldn’t move away from Nangong Yuqin.
“Yuqin, it’s been many years since we last met, this young master has missed you greatly.” Ru Yan Chen looked at the stunningly beautiful Nangong Yuqin, nearly drooling as he spoke.
Nangong Yuqin feigned ignorance, looking at Ru Yan Chen and saying, “Come upstairs with me, I have something to say to you.”
With that, Nangong Yuqin walked toward a room on the second floor.
“You filthy btch, putting on airs for this young master now. Wait until I marry you, then I’ll teach you a good lesson!” Ru Yan Chen suppressed the anger in his chest and followed closely behind.
Upon reaching the room on the second floor, Nangong Yuqin waved her jade arm, setting up a soundproof barrier.
“Ru Yan Chen, I don’t like you, not now, and I never will in the future.” Nangong Yuqin said coldly, “The person I love is Tan Yun, and I hope you will take the initiative to annul our engagement.”
Ru Yan Chen instantly put on a heartbroken expression and said passionately, “Yuqin, I don’t care who you love. I believe that I will take care of you for the rest of my life until you love me…”
Nangong Yuqin interrupted frostily, “I will not give any man other than Tan Yun the chance to take care of me.”
“This princess is making it clear to you today; you will not only fail to get my body but also my heart!”
“If you truly like me, please let me go!”
At that moment, Nangong Yuqin was determined; if Ru Yan Chen did not let go, she would live well for the next four years, hoping to see Tan Yun one last time.
If on the day of the wedding she was still unable to see Tan Yun, she would take her own life!
Ru Yan Chen appeared sorrowful, “Yuqin, please give me a chance to be close to you…”
Nangong Yuqin didn’t give Ru Yan Chen any chance to speak and turned to leave the room.
Watching Nangong Yuqin's departing figure, Ru Yan Chen’s features twisted in rage as he silently screamed, “You btch, once I marry you, I will defile you day and night! Then, I will torture Tan Yun to death!”
For Ru Yan Chen, aside from the fact that Nangong Yuqin loved Tan Yun, over the years, every time he thought about how Tan Yun had crippled him, forced him to kneel, and made him eat excrement, he dreamed of taking Tan Yun’s life!
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Time flew by, one year later.
Nangong Sacred Dynasty, Nangong Imperial City.
Within the heavily guarded Imperial City, at the top of the towering “Wishing Pavilion,” stood Nangong Yuqin gracefully.
The strong wind tousled her snowy white hair and swayed her satin gown, yet it couldn’t disperse the longing gaze in her eyes as she looked towards the Heavenly Punishment Mountain Range…
At this moment, in the resplendent grand hall, Nangong Holy Lord and Nangong Holy Mother were having a pleasant conversation with Ru Yan Wu Ji, Ru Yan Chen, and Zhuge Yu at the lower seats.
In the subsequent interactions, Ru Yan Chen endeared himself to Nangong Holy Mother, and a half-month later, after sending a palace maid to announce his arrival, he met his future mother-in-law: Nangong Holy Mother.
“Chen’er, what brings you here?” Nangong Holy Mother said, noticing Ru Yan Chen's hesitance, and added, “If you have something to say, just speak.”
“Yes, Mother-in-law.” Ru Yan Chen said with a sorrowful face, “Mother-in-law, over a year ago, I heard from Yuqin’s mouth that she doesn’t want to marry me, and she even hinted at taking her own life on the wedding day.”
“This girl is simply being ridiculous.” After a fit of anger, Nangong Holy Mother looked at Ru Yan Chen, affirming, “Chen’er, you need not worry about this matter; this Holy Mother will persuade Qinger.”