Volume One, Chapter 48: Sharing the Same Bed, Harmonizing Yin and Yang

The carriage quickly drove through the back gate of the prince’s residence. Xie Liwei gently patted Song Yaozhu’s face; she had already fallen into a deep sleep, instinctively seeking something cold. Xie Liwei hadn’t gone so far as to abandon her on the carriage and let her freeze awake. Taking a deep breath, he cradled her horizontally again, reaching for a cloak to cover her before stepping down from the carriage.

Below, Madame Qin was already waiting with attendants. Seeing the young lord carrying the princess down the carriage, her smile stretched almost to her ears. “Madame Qin, summon the court physician.” The smile froze on Madame Qin’s face, and she immediately sent someone to fetch the doctor.

Xie Liwei carried Song Yaozhu into the courtyard and hesitated briefly at the corner...

Tang Hong snorted coldly, slapping the Qiankun pouch at his waist. A flash of light appeared, and a long spear inscribed with demonic runes materialized in his hand. Grasping the spear, Tang Hong thrust it toward the Han warrior, a fierce demonic aura radiating from the weapon.

“Phew, that was close—I almost fell asleep myself!” She leaned against a corridor pillar, exhaling deeply before swaggering toward Shu Mo’s room.

After a while, the sky began to clear. The area bathed in light had turned into a massive crater, a bottomless basin stretching for a mile in every direction.

The specially made sandbag swayed lightly under Ouyang’s relentless assault, its leather stained dark red with fresh blood—the mark of a warrior's tale.

Now, looking back, how had she once befriended someone like Zhanyan’er? Moreover, they were once inseparable confidantes. It seemed she was ill-suited to a life of scheming and intrigue; simplicity was far more fitting.

Seeing Yuan Hong merely smile without giving her any hint, she could only reluctantly hold her beautiful eyes open and focus intently on the screen, watching carefully.

Everyone at the residence had come casually; no one truly cared or mourned deeply. Only Qi Ling and Dong Yi wept bitterly, their eyes swollen shut. The fickleness of human affection and the harshness of the world were laid bare.

Because she’d gone wild with Li Shanshan all night, she forgot to charge her phone, which had shut down automatically.

Wen Zixuan jumped up hurriedly, “Lian’er would never dislike me!” Though he said so, his footsteps betrayed him. Before he finished speaking, he was already rushing to catch up with his eldest brother.

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Although Zhang Qian’s parents said nothing, I knew they were urging me on. They just didn’t dare speak because of my injuries. This was exactly what I wanted, so I agreed immediately. Tomorrow, I would set off with the madam. Of course, I downplayed the severity of my wounds, yet Zhang Qian’s parents still looked deeply remorseful.

If Dongfeng were willing, she naturally had no grounds for protest. Any fuss would only embarrass herself.

Lianxin was momentarily stunned, not understanding how the topic suddenly shifted to Second Brother. Weren’t they seriously discussing Grandmother’s affair? How did the conversation veer there?

He Dongyi nodded, “Absolutely.” “Then you deal with this issue. I’ll be taking the car.” She lazily leaned toward the vehicle.

Upon closer inspection, the observant would notice that Jin Mu Yan’s physique had grown noticeably taller and sturdier—not due to a sudden growth spurt, but from intense training that made his body more robust than before.

He Dongfeng woke Yuanbao by shaking her. Half-asleep, she looked at him as if dreaming, silent for a long moment. He Dongfeng pinched her cheek sharply. Yuanbao yelped, covered her face, eyes red as she glared at him.

Young Master Yue finished speaking and immediately turned to leave the pavilion. By the time An Lingtong reacted, he was already far away.

Yuanbao’s condition was worse than he imagined. Had he been just two minutes slower grabbing the key, Yuanbao might not have survived.

After he finished speaking, Zha Bu was tossed aside with a look of disbelief. Just then, a massive passenger plane slowly flew toward the city.

Silently congratulating himself, Mu Yan instantly transformed into a shopaholic. He then went to the sales area and returned ten minutes later, dust-covered and hurried.

“Turns out I’m all alone.” Thinking this, Jiang Chong felt somewhat downhearted. “Forget it, no point in overthinking. Time to head home.” With that, he prepared to go downstairs.

“We… Li Li, you misunderstood. I just got to work this afternoon when Sister Caiyu called me. She said Brother Chong drank too much and was downstairs, so she asked me to help him. I think they probably went out for lunch.” Han Yuchao hurriedly explained.

“That’s a poisonous toad. Don’t open fire. Its belly will explode, releasing venomous mosquitoes. If the armored vehicle’s sealing is poor, it’s a disaster.” Sun Rong warned Zhang Zhen.

“Do you think my height is suitable for sitting in the front few rows?” Xu Meng flicked her fiery red hair, letting it sway as she smiled lightly.

He calmly stood his ground, waiting for the other to approach. He knew the risk but was certain they wouldn’t fire. This was meant to show the people of the Four Seas Kingdom that Zhang Zhen was sincere—this city was easy to enter but hard to leave. He needed to ease their suspicions and concerns.

“Uh, um, please go ahead,” Ma Zha said nervously, worried Mo Wuqie might ask questions he couldn’t answer.

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As the Wind-Calming Spell was cast, the chilling wind immediately ceased. The moment Lin Fei opened his eyes, a golden blade swung down toward him.

After all, surviving so long in that filthy mud pit, despite his many injuries, it was uncertain if he still had some trump card left.

“Now, make your choice!” Qin Shoujun spoke evenly. With the demons of his past life dissipating, he could, for once, speak calmly to others.

At this moment, Yu Shan hadn’t gone far. If Yu Cangqiong were attentive, he would notice a strange old man dozing under a large tree nearby.

Madam Zhang had her reservations about her son’s trip to Cangzhou years ago. Now that he was returning, could she not be pleased?

This loyal disciple of the sect, this stubborn young knight devoted to his master, now under the blazing flames of Brahma, met a fate of total annihilation—no bones left.

Between the two speculations, Ye Qingxuan leaned toward the possibility of having a half-brother as the junior senior apprentice. If so, and if that brother was still alive, then perhaps the Jade Void Palace might yet gain another formidable expert.

When she heard about the amusement park trip, Linglong tossed aside all of Jian Weian’s previous nagging and could think of nothing else.

The “hunter” remained tightly bound. The ropes from last night had been replaced with iron chains and shackles, and a cangue was added. No matter how powerful, escape was now impossible.

Bobo felt forgotten amidst the atmosphere between Ama and E’niang. He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination.

After Madam Duan and Duan Xinru returned, they were extremely fearful but dared not reveal that they had offended the princess.

The Jiangzhou Merchants’ Alliance sounded grand, but thinking of recent events in Jiangzhou, it was clear the Ding family aimed to monopolize all commerce in Jiangzhou, ruling alone.