After handling the funeral arrangements for the two elders of the Gao family, Gao Changhong became even busier, and the backyard of the Gao residence practically became Lan Xing's personal domain.

Without her mother-in-law's tormenting her, and only her children for company, Lanxing didn't feel happy, because from then on, she saw Gao Changhong less and less often.

One night, she waited alone in her room until midnight before Gao Changhong, reeking of alcohol, returned from outside.

Where does the fragrance on you come from?

Even amidst the strong smell of alcohol, Lan Xing could still detect the faint, feminine fragrance emanating from Gao Changhong.

She has medical skills and an exceptionally keen sense of smell.

"I......"

Gao Changhong's hand, which was about to hug Lan Xing, suddenly stopped. He looked at her awkwardly, opened his mouth but didn't know how to continue.

"You've had another woman outside?"

Seeing that Gao Changhong remained silent, Lan Xing tentatively asked.

Gao Changhong remained silent, his gaze complex and tinged with sadness as he looked at Lan Xing.

His eyes seemed to hold a thousand words, yet he didn't know how to begin.

But this uncertain attitude only made Lan Xing more suspicious. Her voice choked with emotion as she continued to press, "Say something! Is it true? You've been coming home very late lately, is it because you're seeing her?"

"Ruan Ruan, I... I have my reasons. Just remember, the only person I love in my heart will always be you."

Upon seeing Lan Xing, Gao Changhong was so excited that tears streamed down his face. Only then did he muster the courage to speak.

"Who is she? What are you planning to do?"

While wiping away her tears, Lan Xing tried her best to control her emotions and asked calmly.

Gao Changhong had been struggling with how to bring it up, but now that he saw Lan Xing ask directly, he hesitated for a moment before deciding not to hide it.

"Ruan Ruan, I... I might have to marry the princess as my secondary wife."

Marry the princess as his concubine!

These words struck Lan Xing's heart like a heavy stone, causing her unbearable pain.

Tears streamed down her face like an uncontrollable downpour.

You said you wouldn't let me down.

After a long while, Lan Xing looked at Gao Changhong with tears in her eyes.

"Ruan Ruan, I have my reasons."

Seeing Lan Xing's sorrowful appearance, Gao Changhong felt a deep pain in his heart as well.

He once thought he would never let down Blue Star, and he also thought he would be with one person for life. He was young and impetuous, full of ambition. He thought he could rely on his own abilities to avenge his blood feud and make a name for himself.

However, reality taught him a harsh lesson.

In the Northern Desert, where the powerful and wealthy hold sway, he has no background to support him and is also a major enemy of the Li and Du families. He has no way to turn things around!

So what if you're a martial arts champion?

The martial arts champion is not unique. The martial arts examination is held every two years, and a martial arts champion is produced every two years. They don't take him seriously at all.

Because of his stubbornness, he has caused the deaths of his grandmother, father, and mother, all of whom were killed by the Li and Du families.

If he doesn't avenge this deep-seated hatred, then he will truly be unworthy of being a son!

Most importantly, if he continues to be suppressed like this, he won't even be able to protect his Ruan Ruan!

"Do I absolutely have to marry him? What will happen if I don't?"

Lan Xing looked at her with tears in her eyes, her voice still gentle.

In fact, she knew about the pressure and changes Gao Changhong had been under during this period, and she had also seen his increasingly haggard appearance.

Since she married him, he has lost three close relatives in succession, and sometimes even he himself doubts whether she is really a jinx.

"Ruan Ruan, I can't let the Li and Du families continue to be so arrogant, otherwise our Gao family will disappear from this world."

Gao Changhong looked at her with a pained expression; that sorrowful look said it all.

Lan Xing choked up, tears streaming down her face. After a long silence, she finally nodded obediently.

"Okay, I won't make a fuss."

The night was quiet and long.

The raindrops fell until dawn, and they remained silent throughout the night.

*

A month later, the Gao mansion was completely transformed. A magnificent red sedan chair stopped at the entrance of the mansion, and a bride followed by a dozen maids stepped out of it.

The phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, along with the ten-mile-long red bridal procession, filled the Gao mansion to the brim.

Although the Gao family did not hold a wedding banquet this time, everyone in the entire capital knew that the current princess had married the martial arts champion Gao Changhong.

"Mother, why is Father walking with that woman in red, dressed in the same clothes? And why are there so many strangers in the manor? Are they all going to live in our manor from now on?"

In the corner, Lan Xing, holding the hand of Gao Yuanbin who was almost three years old, secretly watched Gao Changhong.

Gao Yuanbin raised his tender little face and looked innocently at the blue star.

Lan Xing wiped away her tears, then gently instructed Gao Yuanbin: "Yuanbin, from now on, when you see this aunt, you must call her Princess, understand? You must bow to her when you see her."

However, you'd better stay in the yard with your mother. We'll try our best not to see her, understand?

"Why? This is our own residence. What if she comes looking for me?"

Gao Yuanbin looked puzzled and pouted.

"You're still young, just listen to your mother."

Lan Xing didn't want to say more, so she quietly left while holding Gao Yuanbin's hand.

That night, Gao Changhong did not go to see her.

She cried all night, but thinking of his plight, she forced herself to hold back, trying to convince herself that he had been forced into this situation.

The next day.

Lan Xing was having breakfast with her son inside when a strange maid walked in from outside.

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