Liu Wuxie and Chen Ruoyan were stunned to hear that Jian Xing’er had voluntarily agreed to marry into the Teng Clan—it just didn’t add up. After all, she had made it clear that she intended to sever ties with the Jian Clan once she resolved her family matters. That’s why her sudden change of heart within a single day left them both in shock.0

“That’s impossible! Sister Jian wouldn’t marry into the Teng Clan!” Chen Ruoyan exclaimed, lifting Jian Xing’er’s veil, revealing her tear-streaked face.0

Seeing Jian Xing’er weeping filled Liu Wuxie with guilt. He couldn’t shake the thought that things might have turned out differently if he had accompanied her back to the Jian Clan yesterday.1

“If you don’t believe me, ask her yourself,” Jian Botong interrupted. “Ask her if she married into the Teng Clan of her own free will. Since you’re her fellow disciples, why not sit down and talk it over?”0

All eyes turned to Jian Xing’er, waiting for her answer. If she had indeed chosen this path on her own, Liu Wuxie had no right to interfere. After all, it was her decision, and no one had the authority...0