Xuan Wu nodded. “This one is the Poison Scripture Volume, and the other is the Abyssal Sea Devouring Art.”
“Our Prince of Han said that Saintess, you not only possess the Poison Divine Body, but also comprehend the Laws of Darkness and Water. These two techniques are the most suitable for your cultivation.”
Hearing this, Hai Wenxiang excitedly took the two techniques from Xuan Wu’s hands.
Looking at the two cultivation manuals in her hands, she was momentarily speechless.
“Since the techniques have been delivered to you, my mission from Prince of Han is complete. I will not stay any longer.” After speaking, Xuan Wu turned to leave.
At that moment, Hai Wenxiang suddenly called out, “Wait!”
Xuan Wu turned back in confusion, only to see a faint blush on Hai Wenxiang’s pretty face as she hesitated before asking, “Um… did your Prince of Han have anything else he wanted to say to me?”
“Huh?” Xuan Wu was stunned.
…
On the other side, at the Duke of the Southern State’s Mansion.
“You wretched girl, do you admit your mistake or not?” A middle-aged man in luxurious robes, holding a riding whip, shouted loudly.
Though he appeared to be no younger than 500 years old, the heroic aura on his face had not diminished in the slightest.
This man was the Duke of the Southern State, Nangong Mu, who had once followed the founding emperor to conquer lands in all directions.
In front of him, a stunningly beautiful woman covered in wounds knelt on the ground.
She was Nangong Yan’er’s cousin, the eldest young lady of the Duke’s Mansion, Nangong Xi’er.
“I am not wrong! They tried to molest me, so I killed them. What is wrong with that?!” Nangong Xi’er said firmly.
Hearing this, Nangong Mu lashed her again with the whip. Instantly, another bloody mark appeared on her fair skin.
“You wretched creature, do you know who those men were? They were the young masters of the Duke of Qian’s family and the grandson of the Prime Minister!”
“Then do I deserve to be violated by them? I do not think I am wrong, and I will not admit any fault. If it is not someone I choose, no one will touch me even in the slightest!”
“Even now, you still refuse to admit your mistake?! The young master of the Prime Minister’s family was originally your marriage alliance partner. Now that you have killed him, the Prime Minister’s Mansion will surely not let our Duke’s Mansion off!” Nangong Mu scolded in frustration.
He then pointed the whip at Nangong Xi’er. “When will you learn to be as sensible and obedient as your younger sister? She married the Prince of Han and brought abundant resources to our Duke’s Mansion.”
Nangong Xi’er lowered her head without saying a word, but her eyes were filled with resentment as she tightly gripped the corner of her skirt. This chapter was taken from novelping . com without permission.
Nangong Yan’er… it’s you again…
“If nothing else can be done, we can only send you to marry that young master from the Prime Minister’s family in a ghost marriage. Perhaps that will calm the Prime Minister’s anger. As for the Duke of Qian’s side, I will see if I can mediate.”
Hearing this, Nangong Xi’er’s face turned pale as she cried out, “No! I will not marry a dead man!”
“You wretched girl, shut your mouth!” Nangong Mu raised his whip again.
At that moment, Zhou Li arrived.
Seeing this, Nangong Mu immediately stopped and changed his expression, stepping forward with a smile.
“Prince of Han and Yan’er have arrived?!”
Zhou Li sneered inwardly.
Heh, old fox.
“Grandfather!” Nangong Yan’er happily rushed forward and hugged Nangong Mu.
However, Zhou Li looked toward Nangong Xi’er, who was still kneeling on the ground, covered in blood.
Due to the whipping, her clothes were torn in many places, exposing much of her skin.
Zhou Li sighed softly, walked forward, removed his white brocade robe, and gently draped it over Nangong Xi’er.
Nangong Xi’er immediately raised her eyes and saw a handsome face, as warm as sunlight, before her.
Looking at Zhou Li’s face, she could not help but freeze.
“Are you alright?” Zhou Li asked gently.
“I… I’m fine. Thank you…” Nangong Xi’er lowered her head shyly.
Seeing Zhou Li’s gentle behavior, Nangong Yan’er was clearly displeased.
“Haha, please forgive us for letting Your Highness see this. I was disciplining this unfilial girl,” Nangong Mu said awkwardly.
“Oh? If I remember correctly, this is the eldest young lady of your mansion, is it not?”
At this moment, Nangong De stepped forward and said with embarrassment, “Your Highness remembers correctly. This is indeed my daughter.”
“The situation is this. My daughter was originally cultivating at the Dragon Martial Academy, but she was harassed by Sima Yan, the Prime Minister’s grandson, and Mu Tianlei, the grandson of the Duke of Qian. In her panic, she accidentally killed both of them,” Nangong De explained.
Zhou Li thought for a moment. “Then is this not the fault of Sima Yan and Mu Tianlei? What fault does Miss Nangong have?”
Nangong Mu stepped forward to explain, “Your Highness may not know, but my granddaughter was already betrothed to the Prime Minister’s young master. Now that he has been killed by her, our Duke’s Mansion may face retaliation from the Prime Minister’s Mansion.”
“So what does the Duke intend to do?”
“This old minister plans to have this unfilial girl enter into a ghost marriage with Young Master Sima, in hopes of calming the Prime Minister’s anger.”
Upon hearing this, Nangong Xi’er became anxious. “Grandfather, I already said I refuse!”
“You wretched—”
Before Nangong Mu could finish, Zhou Li interrupted angrily, “Utterly absurd!”
“What anger do the Prime Minister’s Mansion and the Duke of Qian’s Mansion have? They failed to properly educate their descendants, allowing them to harass innocent women. If they were killed, who can they blame? This is the daughter of a Duke’s Mansion. If it were an ordinary girl, wouldn’t they have devoured her whole?”
Nangong Mu did not dare to argue and could only smile awkwardly. “Your Highness speaks rightly.”
“There is no need for the Duke to worry. I will personally handle this matter concerning your eldest daughter. If the Prime Minister or the Duke of Qian has any dissatisfaction, let them come to me directly!”
Hearing this, Nangong Mu knew that the Duke’s Mansion would be safe.
“Then our Duke’s Mansion thanks Your Highness!”
However, Zhou Li ignored him. Instead, he gently helped Nangong Xi’er up from the ground and said softly, “It’s alright now. You did nothing wrong. I support you. If you cannot marry someone you truly love, then such a marriage holds no meaning. Holding onto your own beliefs will never be wrong.”
Haha, go chase your Brother Yun as crazily as you want. And while you’re at it, take proper revenge on Nangong Yan’er!
Zhou Li sneered inwardly. This push behind the scenes was perfect.
However, after hearing those words, Nangong Xi’er’s heart trembled intensely.
Looking at Zhou Li’s handsome and gentle face, her heart began to race uncontrollably.
A dark thought quietly emerged in her mind.
If… she could keep him by her side forever… how wonderful that would be.