Mother Chi asked in a deep voice, "Why?"

Leng Qingning continued, "My mother and father have high expectations of me, and my husbands are also waiting for me to come home. I have the most important family, lovers and friends in Yue Kingdom, and I cannot let them down."

"Moreover, I am the young ruler of Yue Kingdom, and I have my responsibilities. I have failed the old venerable one."

Leng Qingning spoke each word with neither arrogance nor servility.

From the moment she entered Yue Palace, Leng Qingning knew that she had returned to being herself, received the love of her father and mother, the affection of her brothers, the trust of her husbands, the respect and love of the people of Yue Kingdom, and made a group of friends. She was no longer the person she used to be.

Even if Chi Yan's family is angry and doesn't agree to Chi Yan being with her, she can do everything she can to get them to agree.

But she cannot give up Dayue, absolutely not.

Cang Yuan's expression relaxed, and Kong Xuanzi gave a thumbs-up with his hand on the table.

Mrs. Chi said coldly, "You have your responsibilities, and you don't want to disappoint your family, but what about Yan'er? Are you willing to disappoint him?"

Chi Yan said firmly, "Mother, Ning'er will never let her son down. She said she would not confine her son to the inner courtyard. If I cannot let go of Cangqiong, then I will run between Cangqiong and Yue Kingdom. She will wait for me."

"Is that so?" Mrs. Chi asked.

"Yes, Ah Yan is right, Old Master. I never intended to abduct Ah Yan to Chang Le City and bring him into my Langya Mansion to be a caged bird."

“I love him, how could I bear to imprison him? He can do whatever he wants, please believe me, Your Majesty.” Leng Qingning said sincerely.

Chi Yin was moved; it seemed her younger brother hadn't loved the wrong person. She chimed in, "Mother, please grant them their wish."

Everyone waited quietly for Mother Chi to give her a reply.

Leng Qingning was prepared to be scolded by Chi's mother.

Unexpectedly, a moment later, Chi's mother burst into laughter.

Leng Qingning tentatively asked, "Old Master, has he agreed?"

Mother Chi smiled and said, "Very well, I was right about you. If you had agreed so readily, I would have doubted whether you truly loved my son as you claimed, or if you were plotting against me, Cangqiong."

Chi Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"So, Mother, you were testing Ning'er." He was too anxious and didn't realize his mother was acting.

Leng Qingning withdrew her hand and raised her wine glass to toast Chi's mother.

"Thank you for your kindness, Venerable Elder. Qingning offers you a toast."

"Good child, what should you call me?"

With a smile in her eyes, Leng Qingning replied in a kind and gentle tone, "Mother, your daughter-in-law toasts you."

"Good, good, good. Drink!" said Mrs. Chi happily.

Chi Yan's face was filled with an unprecedented gentleness. He looked at his mother and then at Leng Qingning, and couldn't help but smile with relief.

After the meal, Chi's mother ordered someone to draft the marriage certificate, and Leng Qingning and Chi Yan signed their names and pressed their fingerprints in front of everyone.

Returning to the Venerable Lord's Palace with the marriage certificate, Leng Qingning sent people to deliver the betrothal gifts to the old Venerable Lord's Palace and carefully put away the marriage certificate.

Chi Yan held Leng Qingning tightly, and the two lingered together for a long time before Chi Yan reluctantly returned to his own palace.

As night fell, a red aura spread across the palace, gradually dispersing from the center and forming an array.

In the center of the palace, a middle-aged man swore an oath of blood at the eye of the formation, his expression one of madness.

He muttered to himself, facing the red light at the center of the formation: "My lord, the formation is complete. Soon this old servant will be able to extend your life."

A sinister laugh echoed in the silent night sky.

The next day, Chi Yan took Leng Qingning to stroll around the main city of Cangqiong.

Chi Yan picked up a white rose hairpin and compared it to Leng Qingning.

"Ning'er, this hairpin suits you very well. Shall I put it on for you?"

"OK."

The white roses, paired with her cool, serene yet radiant face, made her appear even more beautiful and captivating.

"Your Highness is so beautiful," Chao Xi exclaimed.

“Of course, our princess is the most beautiful woman in the world.” Biluo said proudly.

Kong Xuanzi nodded. "That's true."

Cang Yuan noted in his heart that his wife liked roses.

Chi Yan gazed at Leng Qingning with deep affection when a chilling voice interrupted them.

"Brother Yan, what a coincidence, you're here too."

Upon hearing this voice, Chi Yan frowned, feeling a sense of revulsion.

She gazed at the newcomer, a woman of medium build and slender build.

She was eighteen or nineteen years old, with light makeup on her face, and a pretty and charming appearance, but her eyes were full of calculation.

Ling Yan's expression was unfriendly, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Leng Qingning.

Is she the despicable woman who got engaged to Chi Yan?

Judging by her appearance, she's definitely a seductive vixen.

"snort."

Ling Yan scoffed disdainfully and turned to Chi Yan, asking, "Brother Yan, why didn't you tell me you were back? Don't you consider me your good sister anymore?"

"Brother Yan?" Leng Qingning had a gut feeling that this person was not a good person.

Chi Yan quickly explained, "Ning'er, she is Ling Yan, my mother's adopted daughter."

He turned to Lingyan and said coldly, "I have no sister. Although my mother verbally adopted you, I have never acknowledged you as my sister."

Ling Yan sneered. "Brother Yan, have you forgotten? Who was it that used to claim I was my mother's adopted daughter? Why don't you want to admit I'm your sister now? Is it because of her?" Ling Yan looked at Leng Qingning with sharp eyes.

Ling Yan was filled with jealousy. The more she looked at Leng Qingning, the more she disliked her. She had such a devilish appearance, no wonder she had managed to bewitch Chi Yan so quickly.

Chi Yan stepped aside, blocking Ling Yan's view, his expression of disgust undisguised.

"What I am saying is that you are merely a nominal adopted daughter raised by my mother, and you should not try to associate yourself with me."

Chi Yan's cold and disgusted attitude angered Ling Yan. Her face darkened, and her hands clenched and unclenched under her sleeves.

After a moment, he forced a smile and said in a nonchalant tone, "Brother Yan, it's been more than ten years, and you're still as heartless as ever."

"It doesn't matter, I don't want to be your sister anyway. One day, you'll be begging me to marry you."

Chi Yan's hair stood on end, and he tried his best to control himself from getting angry. If Leng Qingning hadn't been there, he would have already made a move.

But Lingyan was followed by several women with considerable skill; what if they accidentally injured his Ning'er...

"Get out of here right now." Chi Yan subconsciously grabbed Leng Qingning, trying to appease her.

Ling Yan gave Leng Qingning a defiant look. In her eyes, Leng Qingning was just a pretty face with no substance, not worth mentioning.

"hehe."

"Let's go."

Leng Qingning lowered her face; was she here to swagger and show off?

"In broad daylight, you think you can just leave after taking a dump?" Leng Qingning wouldn't tolerate this kind of person.

Chi Yan was a little worried, "Ning'er?"

Lingyan's skill is not low, what if...?

Chi Yan assumed that Leng Qingning was not skilled in martial arts, while Ling Yan's side had many experts.

Ling Yan stopped in her tracks, her face full of fierceness.

Since you're looking for death, then I won't be polite.