Youyou had no idea when the ceremony ended, still reeling from the shock of her followers becoming husbands and servants. She belatedly recalled many things, such as Fengrong's childish behavior, her frequent dislike of her father, and her insistence on taking her to see her parents before the contract was signed, even though they were still two eggs.
The more she thought about it, the more devastated she felt. She was a model young woman, born and raised under the red flag, with impeccable moral character. And yet, without her even realizing it, she had become a scoundrel!
Aaaaaaahh ...
Who would have thought that simply delivering oranges could lead to such trouble?!
The key question is, what should we do now? Should we get the oranges back? She turned to look at Feng Rong beside her.
For some reason, I have a feeling that if she really says it, things could get out of control!
"What's wrong?" Feng Rong immediately noticed her gaze and, realizing something, said, "You don't really want to take that girl back to the sect, do you? Didn't you see how closely that guy surnamed Long is watching her? He'd love for us to leave early, it's not like I'm the one who insists on taking you away ahead of time!"
As he spoke, he increased the speed of his sword, as if afraid that Wu Yue would catch up with him, and took the opportunity to hug her waist tighter, getting even closer.
Youyou was taken aback. She glanced at the barely inch of space between them, and remembering the follower's intention, she felt a jolt in her heart and instinctively wanted to push him.
She's really... why didn't she ever think there was anything wrong with this before?!
"What are you doing?" Feng Rong was startled, and the sword at her feet wobbled. She reached out again and pulled the person back. "Don't move around! What if you fall?"
"I...I'll fly on my own sword!" Youyou suddenly felt a belated burning sensation on her face, and all she wanted to do was leave quickly and calm down.
"No!" Feng Rong hugged her even tighter, refusing to let go, and said with a resentful look, "You don't still want to go back to find that girl, do you? We've already come so far, and besides, Long Xi has already taken people back. You won't be able to find her even if you turn back now."
"No..." That's not what she meant. Youyou took a deep breath, desperately trying to find a shred of calm in her muddled mind, and said, "Fengrong, I think... we should talk! Now! Right now!"
"This is not something to talk about!" Feng Rong thought she really wanted to go back to find Wu Yue, so she not only didn't let go, but also increased the speed of her sword and headed towards the Zhenyan Sect. "We'll talk about this when we get back."
You You thought about it carefully and realized she was right. Now wasn't the time to talk, especially with Feng Rong's easily angered temper. Besides, the idea that followers were husband's servants was just what Wu Yue had said; perhaps that was just her opinion, and the truth might not be so.
Yes, that's right, don't panic! Stay calm! There's still hope!
Things should... perhaps... possibly... probably...
It's not that bad?
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You You clung to a sliver of hope, hoping it might just be Wu Yue's personal idea. Upon returning to the sect, she immediately inquired about the followers from Ling Qi, Ning Hui, and others.
Then……
The worst possible result was achieved!
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Even when she asked such a question, Ling Qi, her good friend, earnestly advised her, "Sect Master, I know that the sect has been busy with affairs lately, but you should still try to spend more time with Venerable Yuan and Venerable Feng. Relationships need nurturing, don't they? Besides, both Venerables are still living on the Second Peak. Why don't you move there too?"
"..." Move over there! Why? To play cards? You You stared at Ling Qi in disbelief. You really are a good secretary to your boss!
"Oh, right!" Ling Qi seemed to remember something, his eyes brightening as he said, "When the Sect Master went back to the Immortal Realm last time, did you see my Ancestor? Since the God Clan can establish contracts, then after the Ancestor ascended, the contracts of his followers should still be in effect. If we can see the Ancestor, perhaps we can renew our contracts with the Sect Master... Hmm!"
Before he could finish speaking, Youyou couldn't help but cover his mouth. "Stop talking...please!" Your tastes are all so heavy, she really can't take it anymore!
"metropolitan?"
"I think you're better suited for work!" Youyou let go of his hand, pushing him out as she said, "Right! There's still a lot of work left at the party, we can't do without you, go quickly, good luck!"
Ling Qi: "..." We agreed to not talk about work today, but to have a heart-to-heart talk.
Youyou was completely dejected, and after confirming with her eyes that it was the worst possible outcome.
It's cold now!
What to do? What to do? How is she supposed to explain such a huge misunderstanding?
They'd already received their certificates, stamped them, and a single glance at the marks on Yuan Qi and Feng Rong's foreheads was enough to tell they were followers. In this situation where everyone had already tacitly accepted… no, openly acknowledged their identities, how could she subtly and naturally explain to others that she thought she had only signed an employment contract?
Leaving Yuan Qi aside, Feng Rong will definitely be furious, right? She absolutely will! Maybe this time it won't just be the protective mountain formation that's burning, but the entire True Evolution Sect!
Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!
what to do?
It's completely cold!
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For the first time, Youyou neglected his duties, abandoning a mountain of miscellaneous tasks at the sect, and sat in his room for an entire afternoon, racking his brains until he was almost bald, but still couldn't come up with a solution.
But continuing like this is absolutely unacceptable. It's irresponsible not only to herself but also to others; she'd truly become a scoundrel. Although this world is different—not to mention celestial maidens, even ordinary noblewomen taking multiple husbands is perfectly normal, and no one finds it strange—as someone raised with a monogamous upbringing, she simply cannot accept this custom.
Marriage is a sacred thing. Mutual love and reciprocation of affection and respect are the most basic requirements. This has nothing to do with love; it's a matter of morality and principle. If she abandons her principles simply because she's transmigrated and chooses to have many husbands like the women of this world without any pressure, then what's the difference between her and the harem protagonists in novels?
Those who use the guise of true love to indulge in the pleasures of having multiple partners, and then claim to be integrating into a new world, thinking that's just how the world is and they can't help it—these are all excuses for being unfaithful and abandoning principles and moral boundaries. What everyone considers normal isn't necessarily right!
Youyou felt she had to make things clear with Yuanqi and Fengrong; she couldn't be a con artist in matters of the heart. Although they might not understand, might be angry, or might even break off all ties with her, she had to tell them her true thoughts before things got out of control.
So she took a deep breath, encouraged herself, and then turned and walked towards Yuan Qi's residence.
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