Chapter 98: My Lady, Do You Dare to Snatch My Husband?
“Without you, it’s very important to me!”
Zhou Tong spoke with a calm expression, as if he were discussing something trivial.
But the indifference in his tone pierced through Chen Ling’er like icy needles in a cold winter, deeply embedding itself in her bones.
She felt as if all her senses were fading away, her body turning into a broken statue that would collapse at the slightest touch.
Everything was over.
There would be no opportunities left!
Some people, often in the face of immense despair, are able to step back and see things clearly.
If Zhou Tong had scolded her fiercely, with an excited expression recounting the grievances he’d felt in the past, or even if he had struck her, she could have faced him with a smile.
She had even rehearsed in her mind a hundred times that if Zhou Tong became angry, she would lower herself, using her warmth to heal Zhou Tong’s scars, completing the redemption with love.
Unfortunately, Zhou Tong didn’t give her that chance at all.
It was a complete and utter break!
“Why is this happening? This isn’t my intention…”
She muttered to herself, lost in despair, curling up in a ball, trembling as if the world had drifted far away from her.
“What should be done? To kill or not to kill?”
Lian Hanxing walked over; dawn was approaching, and they had little time left together.
“It’s up to your mood, it’s of no use to me.”
Zhou Tong said casually, which only deepened Chen Ling’er’s pain, her heart feeling as if it were being cut by knives.
The junior apprentice brother who once looked at her with adoration now didn’t even have the heart to deal with her.
He came riding on the moonlight and left on the wind.
Zhou Tong soared into the sky, not even leaving a single glance behind.
“Girl… little girl.”
Lian Hanxing approached with an expression of complexity.
She was never kind, but as a woman, she was always particularly emotional.
Seeing Chen Ling’er in her pitiful state, despite knowing she deserved it, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.
“Sister… he really doesn’t care anymore. He has discarded me, and he will never want me again!”
Once these words were spoken, it was as if the dam holding back accumulated emotions burst open, and passionate feelings surged forth.
Chen Ling’er tightly embraced Lian Hanxing, wanting someone to confide in, regardless of friend or foe.
“Forget him. I can help you erase your memories.”
Lian Hanxing touched her silky hair, feeling pity for the first time.
“No, absolutely not!”
Chen Ling’er shook her head vigorously, “He must be punishing me, wanting me to thoroughly taste the torment of unfulfilled desires. I will comply with his wishes; this is what I deserve.”
“Sigh… you know he will never care.”
“But I care!”
Chen Ling’er unsteadily stood up, wiping away her tears as her gaze gradually grew determined.
“Sister… from now on, I am yours. You can command me as you wish; I won’t have any complaints.”
“What if… that means going against those around you?”
Lian Hanxing narrowed her eyes, with a hint of killing intent showing.
“Exactly! They also need to atone!”
Chen Ling’er’s memories suddenly became clear, and scenes from the past floated in front of her.
Her Master, along with her junior brothers and sisters, all owed Zhou Tong a debt that needed repayment.
“Alright, I will fulfill your wish.”
“Sister… I have a request.”
Chen Ling’er looked up, her face burning with shame, her eyes filled with longing and hope.
“Can you change into his appearance and then hug me?”
Lian Hanxing paused slightly but didn’t refuse, transforming into Zhou Tong’s likeness.
“Yes, hold me tight… harder… just a bit more. Even if it hurts me, that’s okay.”
Chen Ling’er murmured like she was dreaming, her beautiful eyes closing lightly, her face adorned with a false sense of satisfaction.
…
As dawn broke, within the palace, outside the Guest Senior Hall.
Mu Ran Ya appeared like the lady of the house, flanked by her subordinates as they assessed the uninvited guest before them.
Indeed, this uninvited guest was the master of the palace, the Empress, Qian Miaoyu!
“I… I came to find my Guest Senior…”
Even the formidable Empress, faced with these beautiful female bandits, could only nod submissively, her former arrogance utterly dissipated.
“Your?”
The Little Demoness seized upon the words, revealing a mischievous smile.
“You aren’t coming to claim sovereignty, are you?”
Upon hearing this, the Empress quickly shook her head, glancing elsewhere.
“Not at all. I have something important to deliver to my Guest Senior. Everyone, please let the Guest Senior come out to discuss.”
“Sorry, your Guest Senior said he isn’t here.”
Mu Ran Ya stepped forward, sizing the Empress up, “Leave the item and go away.”
“Ah…”
Qian Miaoyu gasped, feeling unprecedented pressure from this woman.
“This isn’t negotiable.”
She shook her head vehemently, “This item cannot be given to outsiders. No matter what, I must deliver it to the Guest Senior in person.”
“Huh? So are you saying we are outsiders?”
The Little Demoness laughed in agitation, “So that means you are the insider? Ladies, dispose of her!”
As soon as the words left her mouth, several girls approached with mischievous intentions.
The Empress’s complexion immediately paled in fear. She wished to seek help but found her attendants were already tied up and discarded like sacks.
“What is causing such a commotion?”
Suddenly, Zhou Tong’s voice came from above, causing the girls to instantly return to normal.
“Guest Senior!”
Qian Miaoyu grasped this as a lifeline, almost on the verge of tears.
Just as she was about to voice her grievances, she met several sharp gazes.
Zhang Chuqiao even lightly traced her finger across her neck, as if suggesting that anyone who dared to complain would be dealt with.
This made the Empress shiver and she immediately got to the point.
“Guest Senior… I grant you the Seal of the Nation’s Stabilization!”
She opened a brocade box in front of Zhou Tong, revealing a large, ancient seal.
From it, Zhou Tong felt a strong presence of faith and luck.
The others were also stunned, clearly understanding what it represented. Qian Miaoyu’s action amounted to handing over half the kingdom.
“What a clever guy, what great ambition!”
Zhang Chuqiao could see through to the essence; she knew that Zhou Tong would never be seduced by power, and it was utterly impossible for him to manage the state.
If he accepted that seal, the country would still belong to Qian Miaoyu, but she would gain a powerful ally—certainly a win-win situation.
Zhou Tong remained silent, not reaching out to accept it.
“Guest Senior, the auction is just around the corner. With this seal, you can directly access half of the national treasury, amounting to hundreds of billions of spiritual stones!”
Everyone, including Mu Ran Ya, gasped.
What terrifying wealth! No wonder it was a nation that stood alone!
“I’ll accept it.”
Zhou Tong said calmly, taking the seal with ease.
“I have another request…”
“Your Majesty, please speak.”
“At tomorrow’s auction, I cannot attend in person. I’ve always wanted a pair of flying phoenix bracelets. If the Guest Senior could bid for them and send them to me, it would be perfect!”
“A trivial matter.”
Zhou Tong agreed readily, but a sound of silver teeth grinding echoed from behind.
This woman really knew how to take advantage.
“Come here!”
Zhang Chuqiao stepped forward, putting an arm around the Empress’s shoulders and leading her to a secluded spot.
“You… what do you want with me? I’m going to call for help!”
“My lady, do you dare to snatch my husband? Have you not been taught properly?”
