"Luanfeng, I defied all opposition to make you my Goddess, which already displeased the gods. If you kill Lingyue, the only bloodline of the former God Emperor, I might not be able to protect you! Luanfeng, please stop this nonsense. I will banish Lingyue from the temple. Can we just live a peaceful life together?"
Zhan Yin knew that Luan Feng was determined to avenge her people this time, but he couldn't let her take such a risk.
Inside the room, Luanfeng wiped away her tears and stood up.
"Zhan Yin, I was wrong! Our Qingluan clan is weak, and I, Luan Feng, am not worthy to sit on the throne of the Goddess. If I had not married you, perhaps my clansmen would not have died tragically!"
Zhan Yin, I regret it!
Luanfeng's tone was soft and gentle, like a breeze, yet it carried endless sorrow and resolve.
Zhan Yin stood outside the door, and upon hearing Luan Feng's words, his heart clenched.
"Luanfeng, what do you mean by saying that?"
"Zhan Yin, let's get a divorce! After the divorce, my affairs will no longer be your concern!"
"No! I won't!"
"This is not a matter of whether you want to or not, Zhan Yin. Do you think my people died because of me, or because I married you and Ling Yue was jealous and died? Do you think I can still stay by your side with a clear conscience?"
If we don't avenge them, do you think I can still live a good life with you?
"Zhan Yin, please spare me!"
Luanfeng walked towards Zhanyin, stopped in front of him, and looked at him calmly.
The love that once filled his eyes was gone, replaced by endless indifference and alienation. Zhan Yin stared blankly at Luan Feng, his heart filled with pain and regret. He had never imagined that things would come to this.
"Luanfeng, don't be like this. I know you have hatred in your heart, but we can think of a solution together. We will definitely find a way to resolve this," Zhan Yin said urgently, reaching out to grasp Luanfeng's hand.
Luanfeng gently stepped aside and shook her head. "Zhanyin, there's no way. From the moment Lingyue killed my people, we were destined never to go back."
Zhan Yin's hand froze in mid-air. He looked at Luan Feng, his eyes filled with despair. "Luan Feng, are you really going to be so heartless? We loved each other so much, doesn't that mean anything anymore?"
Luanfeng closed her eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, her gaze remained firm. "Zhanyin, the love we once shared was real, but so is the hatred I feel now. I cannot let go of this hatred, nor can I be with you again."
After saying that, Luanfeng turned to look at Chu Wanwan, who was not far away, "Wanwan, let's go!"
After saying that, Luanfeng strode out. Chu Wanwan glanced at Zhan Yin, sighed, and quickly followed.
"Guards, escort the Empress into her chambers. Without my permission, she is not to step out of her chambers!"
At Zhan Yin's command, guards immediately stepped forward to block Luan Feng and Chu Wanwan's path. Luan Feng stopped and glared at Zhan Yin, "Zhan Yin, are you trying to imprison me?"
Zhan Yin's expression was complicated. "Luan Feng, I just don't want you to take any risks. Until this matter is resolved, you should stay in the palace. I will find out the truth as soon as possible and give you an explanation."
Luanfeng sneered, "Confess? If it turns out that Lingyue did it, will she die?"
Zhan Yin fell silent upon hearing this.
"Hehehe... I don't care about your explanation! Zhan Yin, let me go, or I'll hate you!"
Luanfeng's tone gradually turned cold.
"Bring the Empress into her palace!"
At Zhan Yin's command, the guards stepped forward to forcibly take Luan Feng into the palace. Luan Feng struggled fiercely, her eyes filled with anger and defiance.
"Zhan Yin, you will surely regret treating me this way in the future!" Luan Feng shouted.
Chu Wanwan was extremely anxious but powerless, and could only watch helplessly as Luanfeng was taken away by the guards.
After being brought into the palace, Luanfeng's hatred intensified. She sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly ahead, recalling every moment she had shared with Zhanyin, but now all that remained was endless pain and despair.
Meanwhile, Zhan Yin was outside, his heart filled with conflicting emotions. He knew that his actions might make Luan Feng hate him, but he couldn't just let Luan Feng leave like that.
If she is let go, she will definitely go to find Lingyue.
Lingyue is always protected by powerful figures left behind by the former God Emperor, so Luanfeng cannot kill her. Furthermore, Lingyue might find an excuse to kill Luanfeng, and he cannot bear the consequences of losing her.
He couldn't bring himself to kill Lingyue, not only because Lingyue was the God Emperor's dying wish, but also because Lingyue had grown up with him and he had always treated her like a younger sister. He just couldn't bring himself to harm her!
Chu Wanwan looked at Zhan Yin, who was standing there staring blankly at the door of the Luanfeng Palace, and walked straight up to him.
"Zhan Yin, you're only pushing her further away!"
Zhan Yin turned to look at Chu Wanwan.
"Miss Chu, please keep a close eye on Luanfeng and prevent her from going to Lingyue. She can't kill Lingyue, and she'll only put herself in danger!"
"Also, I would like to trouble Miss Chu to help me persuade her!"
“I can’t persuade her. If I were in her position, I would probably make the same choice. Zhan Yin, you should think carefully about how to resolve this matter instead of simply imprisoning Luan Feng.” Chu Wanwan’s tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
Zhan Yin frowned slightly. "I didn't want to do this either, but I really have no better way. On one side is the late God Emperor's entrustment, and on the other side is my wife. I'm caught in the middle and in a dilemma."
Chu Wanwan sighed, "You can't go on like this forever. You have to find a balance. Otherwise, Luanfeng's hatred will only deepen, and your relationship will become more and more strained."
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