556 My fate is in my own hands
The two men, their faces flushed, looked as if they were standing next to a scorching furnace, their backs drenched in sweat.
Their eyes darted around, as if searching for an escape route, wishing they could disappear into a crack in the rock, yet knowing they had nowhere to run.
Complex and subtle emotions surged within me, yet I was forced to confront a powerlessness I had never felt before.
A pang of regret welled up inside me and spread rapidly.
It had only spread three inches before he slashed it away again, like a wild beast, his inner roar echoing, 'No, I don't regret it. Now I am human; before, I wasn't.'
A murderous intent flickered in his heart, his eyes flashing. But now that he was under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head.
In the past, when they slew demons and monsters, they stood tall and straight; now, as worshippers, they are respected, yet they must bow their heads.
Looking at Yuechan, who was breathtakingly beautiful even though her face was covered by a veil, the two secretly hoped that she would refuse to return.
Moreover, their attitude was clear and firm. At that time, swords and spears had no eyes. If the two of them accidentally used too much force and ruined each other's beautiful faces, the marriage would definitely not be possible.
We can ask for it back later. Although a discarded collateral relative is higher than a servant, the head of the family shouldn't refuse too much.
Her eyes revealed a slender and well-proportioned figure, graceful and elegant, with a straight back, like a proud and aloof goddess.
An irrepressible heat emanated from him.
Steward Gong bowed deeply, his smile unchanged even while he was on horseback, though it was a forced smile. He said with a slight bow, "Miss Yuechan, you flatter me. I am following the orders of the head of the family. Please return, Miss Yuechan."
It would be best not to leave the royal city during this time, lest the other families laugh at us.
Just as Yuechan was about to speak, her brows relaxed slightly, a smile appeared on her lips, and her beautiful face, as if a fairy had descended to earth, became exquisitely beautiful.
At this moment, however, it radiated an inner holy glow, leaving the palace steward, Sha, and the four worshippers completely stunned.
A powerful possessive desire arose from the depths of his heart, like a demon, and he couldn't help but sigh, 'She is indescribably beautiful. If she is so, how beautiful must the others on the list be?'
She shook her head slightly, her voice resolute, "Now that I've come out, I naturally won't go back. Besides, what does the Yue family's marriage alliance have to do with me, Yuechan?"
Upon hearing this, the steward frowned, but quickly relaxed and gently advised, "Miss Yuechan, a marriage alliance with the First Prince is a major event for the Yue family, and it is not something to be taken lightly."
Furthermore, if Miss Yuechan were to simply leave like this, what would become of the Yue family head's reputation? I urge Miss Yuechan to reconsider.
She whispered enticingly, "Moreover, the patriarch has said that if Miss Yuechan marries into the palace, the resources of the Yue family's collateral branches will increase by half a percent."
In that case, everyone will be extremely grateful to Miss Yuechan.
Butler Gong couldn't help but feel a little envious. The head of the family had spoken, but certain conditions needed to be met before it could be fulfilled.
However, for the entire collateral branch, this is an immense fortune. They will have more resources to nurture the next generation, and it is not impossible that they will cultivate several outstanding individuals in the future.
Fame and glory are what everyone desires.
Yuechan's eyes flashed with a slight sneer, and she said with a resolute yet calm tone, "How could I, alone, possibly control such a vast Yue family?"
Moreover, there are countless beauties in this collateral branch, far surpassing me, a mere woman.
Moreover, the responsibility for such a large amount of resources from this extended family is not something I, as a woman, can bear alone.
Butler Gong still made way for them. He acted as if they had never met.
A touch of decisiveness and resolve.
He said in a low voice, "Or perhaps you should go back and tell the family head that I, Yuechan, will make my own decisions about my life."
He uttered those words in a low voice, feeling an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.
Though the sound was soft, it resonated through the air like the morning bell and evening drum.
Every word carries an indescribable sense of exhilaration.
It was as if the heavy burden in my heart was slightly relieved by these words.
The feeling was like someone who had been trapped for a long time suddenly finding an outlet for their emotions; the joy and relief in their heart were indescribable.
A sense of relief washed over me, and my mind seemed to rise to a higher level, along with a renewed sense of direction in life.
Only with great power within oneself can one have the courage and resources to resist.
On horseback, Steward Gong couldn't help but feel a chill. His eyes changed slightly, though he wasn't actually cold, a sharpness and seriousness quietly appeared in them.
That face, which used to always wear a smile, has now become solemn and serious, as if all the joy and ease have been wiped away in an instant.
His voice was deep and powerful, each word conveying an undeniable firmness and uncompromising manner.
"Miss Yuechan, please reconsider. The patriarch's authority cannot be disrespected."
He spoke slowly and clearly, as if emphasizing the importance of each word.
The warning and reminder were self-evident, as if telling Yuechan that a willful decision might bring unpredictable consequences, and that she should reconsider carefully.
As the steward of the Yue family and the representative of the family head, loyalty and a sense of responsibility dictate that he must stand on the family's side and consider the family's interests; this is the only way.
They were even willing to sacrifice everything, like Yi Ya cooking his own son.
Moreover, this is someone from an unrelated branch of the family, even if she is stunningly beautiful, a peerless fairy.
Behind them, the eyes of the two, Sha Gongfeng and Ming Gongfeng, flickered with complex emotions.
Everything was as expected, as if this scene had been anticipated all along.
Yuechan's refusal and the steward's attitude did not surprise them.
At the same time, there was a hint of expectation and possessiveness in their eyes, as if they were anticipating something they had foreseen about to happen.
Gently, naturally, almost imperceptibly, his right hand gripped the hilt of the knife, his fingers holding it tightly, recalling the swordsmanship he had used before, and the strength and power he now felt.
Yuechan merely glanced disdainfully at Sha and Ming behind her, a glance that seemed to possess the power to penetrate everything.
It brushed past their bodies silently, as if their innermost thoughts were instantly exposed.
Sha and Ming immediately felt an indescribable embarrassment and awkwardness, as if they had been stripped naked and stood naked in front of everyone, with nowhere to escape and no way to refute.
It was as if the filth in one's heart was laid bare.
Shame and anger, like two clowns, were mercilessly mocked and toyed with.
King Wu must not be humiliated, he must not be humiliated.
Sha Gongfeng broke his silence, a barely perceptible killing intent flashing in his eyes, his voice low and threatening.
He warned softly, threateningly, "Butler Gong is right. The head of the family is also considering the future of the family. I hope Miss Yuechan will reconsider."
Miss Yuechan received the Yue family's nurturing grace; she cannot allow the family to lose face.
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