Xia Lian was ultimately unwilling to let Su Yang dislike her like this.

Perhaps they really can't go back to being as intimate as they used to be.

But it's absolutely impossible for things to fall apart; she wouldn't allow it!

Moreover, although Xia Lian seemed to be playing the emotional card by retreating in order to make Su Yang remember the past, feel pity for her, and then forgive her.

It seems like she loves in an extremely humble way.

But this is actually more of a superficial phenomenon.

As a Great Emperor, a supreme emperor-level powerhouse, would Xia Lian really show such weakness?

Obviously not.

It would be good if Su Yang could forgive her so easily.

But Xia Lian was also prepared that she wouldn't be able to win Su Yang back.

As an empress, if something is impossible, she will not say anything about letting go.

Since appeasement is not an option, then we must resort to ruthless measures.

If Su Yang answers yes, then in the next moment, he will be met with Xia Lian's maddening, eternal imprisonment.

If Su Yang cannot willingly stay by her side.

Then we'll have no choice but to let her stay by our side!

Su Yang naturally understood Xia Lian's thoughts and would never allow things to develop to this point.

Besides, he never intended to leave his good master.

He planned to stay by his master's side for all eternity, to take care of her in her old age, and never leave her side.

So, Su Yang seemed to be touched by Xia Lian's words.

Then, it was as if his eyes were recalling those past days.

The disgust in his eyes slowly faded away.

This immediately filled Xia Lian with joy, as she realized that her Wan'er might not actually have any love for her.

But the bond between them as master and disciple was something she, like herself, could not sever.

It's true that she didn't love her, but it's also true that she loved her.

In the end, despite Jian Yan and Su Chen's unpleasant expressions, Xia Lian embraced Su Yang once again.

Like striking while the iron is hot, she hugged Su Yang tightly, ignoring his resistance, and held him firmly in her arms.

She pressed her chin firmly against his forehead and then gently comforted him, "Wan'er, can you forgive your teacher?"

I promise I will never do anything to you that you don't want to do again.

As Xia Lian spoke, tears streamed down her face, the warm droplets sliding down Su Yang's cheeks.

It's like a testament to Xia Lianzhen's regret.

And this action seemed to actually work, as Su Yang's body gradually calmed down.

I felt the struggle in my arms gradually lessen until it finally disappeared.

Xia Lian felt relieved, but she didn't suspect anything.

At the same time, a sense of disdain for Su Chen and his companion arose in her heart.

What good is a marriage agreement? What good is winning Wan'er's heart?

In the end... she still won.

Whether it was Su Chen or Jian Yan, they ultimately suffered a crushing defeat.

At this moment, she is the only true winner!

The one who truly had the last laugh was her!