Bai Yujing's gaze hardened; he knew there was no turning back now. He took a deep breath and said to Princess Ziyan, "Princess Ziyan, if you truly intend to harm the innocent members of my Bai family, then I have no choice but to fight to the death."
A hint of surprise flashed in Princess Ziyan's eyes. She hadn't expected Bai Yujing to be so resolute. She sneered and said, "Fine, Bai Yujing, since you are so stubborn, then this princess will grant your wish."
Before she finished speaking, Princess Ziyan drew her sword and pointed it at Bai Yujing. Bai Yujing was equally unyielding, stepping forward to meet Princess Ziyan's attack.
Just then, a clear voice rang out: "Princess Ziyan, aren't you afraid of incurring public outrage by doing this?"
Everyone looked in the direction from which the sound came, and saw a beautiful young woman walking slowly towards them. She was dressed in green, holding a sword, and had a calm demeanor. She was Bai Susu, Bai Yujing's distant cousin.
A flash of anger crossed Princess Ziyan's eyes. She hadn't expected the Bai family to have such a beauty. She sneered, "Bai Susu, do you think you can stop me all by yourself?"
Bai Susu smiled faintly and said, "Princess Ziyan, if you really want to make a move, then please do so. But you should know that the Bai family is not without its own strength. If you dare to harm us, we will make you pay the price."
Princess Ziyan's face darkened; she hadn't expected the Bai family to be so united. She knew full well that her plan was doomed to fail. With a cold snort, she sheathed her sword and turned to leave.
Bai Yujing and the others breathed a sigh of relief; the turmoil had finally subsided for the time being.
But they also understood that Princess Ziyan would not give up so easily, and they had to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
Princess Ziyan shook her head, met Bai Yujing's gaze, and firmly denied it, saying, "Bai Yujing, how could I, Princess Ziyan, be the kind of person who would break the law? You've misunderstood."
Bai Yujing clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with fury. He said coldly, "Misunderstanding? Do you take me, Bai Yujing, for a three-year-old? You're threatening me, implying that my family will meet with an accident. Isn't that a violation of the law?"
Princess Ziyan smiled slightly, but a sly glint flashed in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, don't you understand? I only hinted, I didn't take any actual action. What can the law do to me?"
Bai Yujing's eyes widened, her anger blazing: "Princess Ziyan, you're playing with fire. Do you think your status allows you to do whatever you want?"
Princess Ziyan smiled gently, but her eyes revealed a hint of determination: "Bai Yujing, you don't understand me yet. I'm kindly reminding you for your own good. If you don't accept this, I can't guarantee that your family won't encounter any accidents."
Bai Yujing's eyes were bloodshot, and she was furious: "Princess Ziyan, are you threatening me!"
Princess Ziyan gently shook her head, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, you still don't understand. In this chaotic world, threats are a means of survival. I don't want to hurt you, I just want you to understand that cooperating with me is in your best interest."
Bai Yujing gritted her teeth, suppressing her anger: "Princess Ziyan, you make it sound so easy. Do you think I would betray my family and beliefs for personal gain?"
Princess Ziyan smiled gently, but her eyes revealed a hint of determination: "Bai Yujing, you misunderstand. I am not asking you to betray your family and beliefs, but only to cooperate with me temporarily for the safety of your family."
Bai Yujing's eyes widened, her anger burning: "Princess Ziyan, do you think I'm afraid of your threats? I, Bai Yujing, would rather die than submit to you!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Princess Ziyan's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Bai Yujing, why are you so stubborn? I just want to help you and your family to have a better life."
Bai Yujing sneered, "Princess Ziyan, do you think money and status can make me submit? Let me tell you, I, Bai Yujing, am not that kind of person!"
Princess Ziyan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, you really don't understand me. I tried to help you out of kindness, but you're so stubborn. Since that's the case, then I'll tell you plainly that I have deep feelings for you."
Bai Yujing was stunned; he hadn't expected Princess Ziyan to say such a thing. He looked at Princess Ziyan with a puzzled expression, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Princess Ziyan approached Bai Yujing gently, her eyes filled with tenderness: "Bai Yujing, I love you. I am willing to offer you and your family generous terms, only asking that you cooperate with me."
Bai Yujing's eyes widened; he hadn't expected Princess Ziyan to have such deep feelings for him. A thought flickered in his mind, but he quickly regained his resolve: "Princess Ziyan, I cannot bear your love. I, Bai Yujing, have my own beliefs and principles, and I will not betray them for your love."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Princess Ziyan's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Bai Yujing, you have truly disappointed me. In this chaotic world, have you forgotten the importance of survival?"
Bai Yujing took a deep breath, her eyes revealing a resolute determination: "Princess Ziyan, I, Bai Yujing, would rather die than submit!"
Princess Ziyan sighed softly, a hint of regret in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, since that's the case, I'll have to resort to other means. But I hope you understand that I don't want to hurt you."
Bai Yujing sneered, "Princess Ziyan, do you think your methods can make me submit? Let me tell you, I, Bai Yujing, would rather die than bow down to you!"
Princess Ziyan shook her head slightly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, you have really disappointed me. Fine, since that's the case, we'll see."
Bai Yujing clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination: "Princess Ziyan, I'm waiting for you. But let me tell you, I, Bai Yujing, am not so easily defeated!"
Princess Ziyan walked up to Bai Yujing and warned him sternly, "Bai Yujing, if you do not agree to marry me, I will destroy everything you care about."
Bai Yujing frowned, his face ashen. He looked at Princess Ziyan, a flash of anger in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and calmly replied, "Princess Ziyan, marriage is no child's play. How can it be decided by your word?"
A flash of anger crossed Princess Ziyan's eyes. She sneered, "Bai Yujing, who do you think you are? You're just a lowly seventh-rank official. What right do you have to refuse me?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but step forward and said firmly, "Princess Ziyan, Bai Yujing is my husband. His marriage should be decided by himself. Your coercion is going too far."
Princess Ziyan glared at Jiang Huaiyu, her eyes full of contempt. She turned to Bai Yujing and said in a cold tone, "Bai Yujing, I'll give you three days to consider. If you don't agree to marry me, I'll show you what true despair is."
Bai Yujing took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. He knew that Princess Ziyan was like a madwoman at this moment, and any words that angered her could lead to disastrous consequences.
“Princess Ziyan, although my Bai family is not a prominent family, we still value etiquette and morality. Your coercion is not only an insult to me, but also an insult to your own status,” Bai Yujing said firmly.
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