The next morning, everyone who was going to Lingxian Island got up early to prepare for their journey.
Nangong Ziyan, Beiming Haotian, and Tian Haoze also got up early, and the three of them prepared to set off.
The East Sea Continent, commonly known as the Eastern Region, still boasts the City Lord's Mansion, the most magnificent place in the entire region. Its vermilion gates exude an ancient charm, while the white jade steps are strewn with heartbreakingly fallen petals. The colorful glazed tiles reflect dazzling light, and pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water are arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner, reminiscent of the gentle mist of the Jiangnan water towns. In particular, the breakfast is refreshing and delightful, leaving an unforgettable impression.
Early in the morning, Nan Manying and City Lord Dongfang Shuo took a walk in the City Lord's Mansion. Nan Manying was dressed in a bright red flowing fairy dress, gorgeous and beautiful. After sixteen years, her appearance had not changed much, and she was still young and beautiful.
Dongfang Shuo, dressed in a magnificent silver-gray robe, possessed a tall and robust physique that exuded an imposing aura. His eyebrows slanted sharply towards his temples, and his eyes, like those in a traditional Chinese ink painting, were captivatingly beautiful. From the corners of his eyes to the outer corners, the lines were incredibly clean and smooth, resembling the delicate ink lines of a fine brushstroke. His pupils, clear and distinct, were somewhat deep, seemingly drawing one in. His entire face was strikingly handsome, and together with Nanman Ning, they were a match made in heaven.
"Madam, Fei'er has arrived in the South China Sea by now, hasn't she? I wonder if the betrothal ceremony will go smoothly this time?" Dongfang Shuo asked with some concern, his voice magnetic yet exuding an undeniable air of authority.
"City Lord, you can rest assured about this matter! It's a sure thing. This matter has been agreed upon for more than ten years. How could it not go smoothly?" Nan Man Ning said with certainty. She, Nan Man Ning, was determined to have Nangong Zi Yan as her daughter-in-law. Not for any other reason, but because of what Venerable Yunxiao said back then: no matter what the reason, Nangong Zi Yan could only marry into their East Sea Continent.
"Hmm! That's good. Now it seems like the whole world knows about Miss Nangong's deeds. I'm a little worried. Once the whole world knows about that matter, the consequences are obvious, as we all know."
"City Lord..."
"Lord, Madam, an urgent message from the young master." At this moment, a middle-aged man in his forties hurried over. He was Gu Pu, the steward of the Eastern City Lord's mansion.
"An urgent letter?" Nan Manning frowned, a bad feeling flashing through her mind. She opened the letter that Gu Pu handed to her, and upon reading it, her elegant and noble face immediately betrayed her unease.
"What's wrong, Madam? What did Fei'er say in her letter?"
"Lord of the City, I didn't expect there to be such a change. It seems I have to go to the South Sea Glazed Palace myself. Nangong Ziyan has broken off the engagement and fled. Fei'er is all alone. I'm afraid Fei'er can't handle it alone." Nanman Ning was full of resentment and anger. How did Sima Jiaorong raise her daughter? How could she just let her do whatever she wanted?
“Madam, Fei’er has grown up. How can you trouble yourself to go all the way to the South China Sea Glazed Palace for such a small matter? He is the future city lord of the Eastern Continent. He should be able to handle this matter well.” Dongfang Shuo felt that Nanman Ning spoiled her son too much, making him unable to do anything without his mother.
"Lord, you can't say that. Marrying Nangong Ziyan concerns the future of my entire Eastern Region. How can I stand idly by? Besides, how can Fei'er alone fight against the South Sea Glazed Palace? Back then, Sima Jiaorong promised me that Nangong Ziyan would marry Fei'er after she turned sixteen. But look, now their whole family disagrees with Fei'er's marriage to Nangong Ziyan. This concerns the face of the Eastern Continent. How can we let the South Sea Continent bully us? Such a serious matter requires my personal attention. If the South Sea Glazed Palace truly disregards the face of the Eastern Continent, this matter cannot be let go so easily." Sima Jiaorong was furious, never expecting so many troubles to arise.
“Madam, what happened back then was just something you and Madam Nangong talked about. Now that she wants to turn around and deny what happened back then, it’s only natural that she doesn’t feel sorry for the Eastern Region. How about this, I’ll go with you! It just so happens that I also want to go to the Wind and Cloud Competition. I’m always worried about Fei’er going alone.”
"What? Is the city lord willing to leave his little beauty behind and go on a long trip with me?" Nan Man Ning said sarcastically. Recently, Dongfang Shuo married a beautiful woman who was only twenty years old and entered the city lord's mansion. Dongfang Shuo has been clinging to her lately, and she wished she could throw her into a snake pit to feed the snakes.
"Madam, this is a serious matter. How can we only rely on personal feelings?" Dongfang Shuo smiled somewhat embarrassedly. As a man of status and position, women were indispensable to him.
"Then let's set off today! Lest something unexpected happen." Nan Man Ning felt a little helpless. She couldn't stop him from bringing back one woman after another, but she could stop those women from climbing over her. This was why Dongfang Shuo had never dared to kick her off the position of the city lord's wife. She could manage the women in the city lord's mansion's backyard so well that they dared not cause trouble easily, and even less dared to whisper in Dongfang Shuo's ear.
"Alright! Gu Pu, go and make preparations. We're going to the South China Sea Glazed Palace, and then to Lingxian Island."
"Yes, Lord City Lord, Madam, Gu Pu will go and make the preparations immediately." Gu Pu quickly went to make the arrangements.
"Young master, are you also going to Lingxian Island?"
Early in the morning, Ximen Chunxue waited at the entrance of the third floor. As soon as Tian Haoze appeared, Ximen Chunxue asked softly.
Tian Haoze yawned without any regard for his image, and looked at Ximen Chunxue with a puzzled expression.
"Miss, do we know each other?" Tian Haoze frowned and couldn't help but ask.
Ximen Chunxue smiled smugly and said, "Young master, my name is Ximen Chunxue. I am Princess Chunxue from the City Lord's Mansion in the Western Regions Continent. I have come here specifically to watch the Wind and Cloud Tournament." Ximen Chunxue was eager to reveal her identity, hoping that Tian Haoze would consider her status and not refuse to let them travel together, so that she would have a chance to kill Nangong Ziyan.
"Oh! So it's Princess Chunxue, my apologies, my apologies." Although Tian Haoze said this, his face remained expressionless. Ximen Chunxue, isn't that the woman who tried to kill Yan'er last time? However... a playful glint flashed quickly in Tian Haoze's eyes. Could this princess from the Western Regions have taken a liking to him?
"Big brother, why aren't you packing your things? Yan'er and Haotian have been waiting for you!" Hearing Tian Haoze's voice, Nangong Ziyan couldn't help but run out to see what was going on.
-End of this chapter-
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