Chapter 241: Chapter 147: Refining Yin Qi
Chen Sheng continued his gentle persuasion.
His words—calling her both "cold and proud" and "strong and independent"—caused Wang Zilan’s resolve to crumble.
Seeing his chance, Chen Sheng gave her no more time to think. He slowly took her delicate hand, then used a finger to forcefully lift her pale chin.
"Miss Wang, may I help myself?"
A few breaths later, a soft whisper replied:
"Mm."
(Three thousand words omitted here...)
Protected by a Silence Array, the outside world felt nothing amiss. Even as a storm raged and cries echoed endlessly within the carriage, those outside remained completely oblivious.
The carriage ambled along, and before long, it drew near a group of Jingwu Guards.
Dozens of men from G Camp were stationed there, watching the carriage approach. Most of them had no idea that their Deputy Captain Chen had already slipped inside.
Only a select few knew the truth.
Yan Ming and Li Huai Sheng exchanged a knowing glance, a look that said it all.
Xu Shenzhi, however, stared intently at the most luxurious carriage in the convoy, his eyes filled with triumphant glee. He knew that after today, the once-proud legitimate daughter of the Wang Family...
...would never regain her former cold aloofness.
She had, after all, been brought to her knees at his master’s feet.
The very thought of it swept away all the resentment that had been festering in his chest.
He felt as if the humiliation he had once endured had finally been cleansed.
Of course, he knew that if Wang Zilan became his master’s woman, her fate wouldn’t be as tragic as Han Ling’Er’s. But at the very least, his wish had been granted.
After all, it was because of him that his master had targeted Wang Zilan in the first place.
And at the same time, Lu Maozhi of the Lu Family would become the laughingstock of all Ning’an Prefecture.
He had been caught in the rain, so he was determined to knock the umbrellas out of everyone else’s hands!
Among the Wang Family’s convoy, two clan elders at the Profound Gang Realm—one fat, one thin—were also staring at the Jingwu Bureau’s hounds not far away, their eyes full of vigilance.
Even though the guards weren’t doing anything out of the ordinary, the elders dared not let their guard down.
.....
「At the same time.」
Within Luoyun Manor.
The scene was exceptionally lively, the festive atmosphere even more pronounced than at the Ning’an Wang Clan’s residence.
Lanterns and colorful banners adorned every corner, and red silks draped the high walls. It was as if this were a wedding day, not merely an engagement ceremony.
The guests in attendance, both in number and in stature, far surpassed those at the previous Song Family engagement.
Qingfeng Temple, Golden Spring Temple, the Iron Sword Sect, and the Danxia Sect were not only all present, but had also sent influential figures to attend the celebratory banquet.
Even the government was no exception.
Both Jingwu Bureau Governors were in attendance, as were General Ning’an, the Prefectural Magistrate, and dozens of other officials of all ranks.
A single glance revealed a crowd of prominent, influential figures from the Ning’an Martial World.
An uninformed observer might have thought Luoyun Manor had become the undisputed hegemonic power in Ning’an Prefecture.
In light of this, everyone from Luoyun Manor, from the elders to the disciples, was beaming with pride and joy.
At the head table.
Nie Xuanfeng watched the crowd with a smile that never quite left his eyes.
Beside him, Sun Yuzhi’s expression was grim; she didn’t quite understand what was happening.
Sun Yuzhi hadn’t wanted to come to Luoyun Manor. After all, it was just an engagement for a mere True Inheritor. Why should she have to attend and offer congratulations in person?
Normally, sending a Captain of Jing’an from the Profound Gang Realm would have been sufficient.
But Nie Xuanfeng had insisted she come with him, telling her something important was bound to happen today and that she mustn’t refuse.
Even so, she had been unwilling to come. They’d always been at odds, so there was no way she’d just meekly follow his orders. But then, he had to go and mention Chen Sheng.
He said today’s events would involve Chen Sheng, and he needed her there to provide support.
Only then did Sun Yuzhi condescend to come to Luoyun Manor and offer her congratulations.
Ever since the day Chen Sheng made his intentions clear, Sun Yuzhi had been torn between joy and anxiety. She was overjoyed that he cared for her so deeply and had confessed his feelings, but she worried that they were clearly not a suitable match.
It wasn’t that her Cultivation or rank was higher. Rather, she was self-conscious about being so much older than him. With his potential and talent, Chen Sheng could find a partner from a much more powerful Noble Family.
The Nie Clan of Yunzhou, for example.
Combined with various other factors, she still hadn’t been able to make up her mind about him.
But she did admit one thing: she had truly developed feelings for Chen Sheng. Naturally, she was worried something might happen to him at Luoyun Manor. After all, he had just recently annihilated the Song Family.
Luoyun Manor was not about to let that go so easily.
"Nie, Lord Sun, your presence is a great honor for the Luoyun Lu Clan. Please forgive my brief neglect."
Amid the lively pleasantries, Lu Canghai, the Manor Master of Luoyun Manor, approached the pair. Dressed in a brocade robe and carrying himself with an extraordinary air, he offered a polite, formal greeting with a faint smile fixed on his face.
In truth, however, Lu Canghai was watching Nie Xuanfeng and Sun Yuzhi intently.
He and Nie Xuanfeng had just had a major falling out over the Song Family affair not long ago. For Nie Xuanfeng to suddenly appear and offer congratulations left him completely baffled.
But now that they were here, he couldn’t show a hint of his wariness, no matter how cautious he felt.
"Haha, you’re too kind, Lu. Today is a joyous day for the Wang and Lu Families. I certainly wouldn’t miss such a happy occasion," Nie Xuanfeng said with a laugh, returning the formal gesture.
He seemed to have completely forgotten their unpleasant encounter from a few days prior.
"In that case, Nie, you must have a few more drinks later."
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