The humble, pleading tone made Shen Yanqing's heart clench instantly.
He held her hand tightly, trying to warm her small hands with his own body heat.
Gu Baiwei frowned, her expression pained.
Before my eyes was a blazing red, the night was cool as water, and a gentle breeze was blowing, but it could not extinguish this raging sea of fire.
Gu Baiwei knelt in a sea of fire, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked up to see a hideous demon mask.
"Please, save my family!"
The man in black wearing a Yaksha mask slowly bent down, his dark eyes meeting hers: "You want me to help you save them?"
Gu Baiwei nodded frantically, her voice filled with an almost humble plea: "Please, I'll pay any price."
A pleased smile curved his thin lips beneath the mask: "I can save them, but you must promise to marry me."
"Okay, as long as you can save them."
Gu Baiwei gritted her teeth and agreed, but her heart suddenly ached.
She opened her eyes to find herself in this inexplicable dream. This time, unlike before, she was floating alone in mid-air like a ghost, witnessing everything that happened below, but she could clearly sense all the joys and sorrows of that body.
Even their senses can connect with that body.
"Swallow this, otherwise I won't be able to completely trust you."
A man's voice, devoid of any warmth, came from beside her ear; it was deep and cold, like a demon from hell.
She looked up and met the man's cold, deep eyes, her heart trembling slightly.
The man turned his palm over, and a dark pill lay quietly on his overly pale hand.
The pill was only the size of a fingernail, and in the bright moonlight, she could almost see something slowly wriggling inside.
She instinctively wanted to refuse, but when she heard the cries and screams behind her, she paused and swallowed back the words she wanted to say.
"Okay, I'll eat it."
She reached out, grabbed the pill, and without hesitation, popped it into her mouth and swallowed it.
"Can you help me save people now?"
She raised her pale face to look at the man in black. The bright moonlight fell on her face, as if gilding it with a soft glow.
The man lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the girl's crimson lips, his eyes sweeping over them inch by inch with infatuation: "Okay."
He raised his wide sleeves and waved them lightly, causing his black robes to flutter and a sudden gust of wind to rise, instantly extinguishing the raging fire.
His slender fingers curled slightly as he flicked the closed door.
The door, which had been tightly closed just moments before, opened automatically, and the people trapped inside screamed as they rushed out, their faces filled with the joy of escaping death.
As Gu's parents were helped out of the house by servants, they saw their beloved daughter standing in the courtyard, and their faces lit up with joy. They immediately broke free from the servants' support and rushed forward to tightly grasp Gu Baiwei's hand: "Weiwei, I'm so glad you're alright."
Gu Baiwei was overjoyed and was about to step forward when her wrist was grabbed by a large, slender, cold hand.
"Weiwei, don't forget what you promised me."
The man whispered in her ear, his voice icy cold, sending chills down her spine.
Gu Baiwei gritted her teeth and stopped in her tracks. She stood there, took a deep look at her parents, knelt down, and kowtowed three times to them.
"Father, Mother, I want to marry this young master."
"What?"
Mother Gu looked puzzled: "What nonsense are you talking about, child? You're in love with that young master Shen, and your father was just about to go and arrange a marriage for you these past two days. How can you want to marry someone else now? Marriage is not a child's play."
"Uncle and Aunt, my name is Qi Yu. We met once before."
The man in black removed his mask, revealing a pale, handsome face.
This surprised not only Gu's parents, but also Gu Baiwei. She never expected that this strange-looking man was actually Qi Yu, who had impersonated Ye Yunting before.
Qi Yu is Ye Yunting's cousin. Previously, Ye Yunting had Qi Yu impersonate him to sabotage his marriage with Gu Baiwei because he had a sweetheart. However, not long after their marriage was called off, Gu Baiwei wanted to marry someone else's cousin. How could this be allowed?
Father Gu frowned. Compared to this Young Master Qi, he valued Young Master Shen more.
The Shen family has been officials for generations and has an impeccable family background. Young Master Shen is also an outstanding individual, not only with exceptional looks but also with both literary and martial talents.
If someone like that were to be paired with Weiwei, it would be a match made in heaven.
In comparison, this young master Qi, although not bad-looking, seems to have a wicked heart and his health doesn't seem to be very good, making him no good son-in-law.
"Nonsense! Marriage is not a game!"
Father Gu frowned, his expression serious as he looked at Qi Yu: "Young Master Qi, my daughter has always been willful. Marriage should be arranged by parents and a matchmaker, according to the proper etiquette. Perhaps we should..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qi Yu interrupted him: "Uncle Gu, I've come today to propose marriage to Miss Gu."
After saying that, he clapped his hands lightly twice.
Two large groups of people walked in from outside the door, carrying several large boxes.
Those people were all dressed in black, with cold eyes and steady, powerful steps. They were definitely not ordinary people, but rather seemed to know kung fu.
More than a dozen large crates were lined up in two rows in the courtyard.
The boxes were all opened in unison; the left side was filled with gold and silver jewelry, while the right side contained precious porcelain, fabrics, and other valuables.
Everyone in the courtyard was stunned; they had never seen such a grand marriage proposal before.
Qi Yu smiled warmly: "Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, you have already seen my sincerity. What do you think?"
His words were respectful, but his tone and attitude were anything but.
Without a second thought, Mr. Gu refused: "Young Master Qi, we are marrying off our daughter, not selling her. Please take the things back. As for your marriage with Weiwei, we will discuss it later."
Since he didn't refuse Qi Yu directly, Gu's father felt that he was already giving Qi Yu a lot of face.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Qi Yu smiled and said, "Lord Gu, I am not discussing this with you, but informing you."
As he spoke, he grabbed Gu Baiwei's hand and forcefully intertwined their fingers: "Weiwei, don't you think so?"
His dark eyes were devoid of any light; when he looked at her, he was like a wild beast eyeing its prey.
Gu Baiwei's heart skipped a beat. After a long while, she lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "I beg Father and Mother to grant my request. I have long admired Young Master Qi."
"you……"
Father Gu was so angry that his face turned pale, and he clutched his chest, breathing heavily.
Gu's mother hurriedly stepped forward to support him: "Weiwei, marriage is not a game. Haven't you always admired Young Master Shen? Your father has already arranged to meet with Lord Shen tomorrow to discuss your marriage."
“Mother, I was ignorant before, but now I understand. My heart belongs to Young Master Qi, and my feelings for Young Master Shen were just a momentary lapse of judgment. I have absolutely no true feelings for him…”
Before he could finish speaking, a loud bang came from behind him, and a handsome man in silver helmet and armor stood tall and elegant in the doorway, his face as cold and indifferent.
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