Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Yurou tried to embrace him again, but Chu Chengye waved his hand, signaling someone to escort her out.
After Su Yurou returned to Marquis’s Manor, she acted like a madwoman, throwing and smashing things. Su Yingxue instructed the people in the Marquis’s Manor to ignore her, pushing her further into a state of breakdown.
On a rainy night, a figure clad in black emerged before her.
With a hoarse voice carrying an ancient solemnity, the man inquired, “Do you wish to avenge your mother?”
A lightning bolt struck, causing Su Yurou to retreat to the bed’s edge in fear. “Who… who are you? Don’t come near!”
“Don’t you want to avenge your mother? Otherwise, you and your brother will end up dead at the hands of Su Yingxue.” Wu Dao smiled, his eerie voice sending shivers down the spine.
However, Su Yurou had already been humiliated to the extreme. How could she care about the consequences? She stood up and rushed in front of Wu Dao. “1 want to avenge my mother! My brother… we’ll kill Su Yingxue together and let her accompany my mother in death!”
Wu Dao observed the hatred in her eyes and nodded in satisfaction. “Good.”
Saint Ruan had only stayed at home for a few days before he was forced into the Marquis’s Manor by Su Yingxue.
In her courtyard, Su Yingxue had prepared a medicine hut, seemingly for crafting poisons. It was stocked with various herbs, some of which could be used for detoxification.
As Saint Ruan roamed around, he chuckled carelessly. “Oh? Are you afraid of me now? You’re quite well-prepared!”
Su Yingxue, manipulating a medicine jar, spoke nonchalantly, “I’ve prepared a portion for you, but there’s someone else I need to consult you about.”
“You’re being so polite! I’m in a good mood today. Ask away!”
Saint Ruan was pleased and sat down on a chair. He crossed his legs and looked just like a carefree young man.
Su Yingxue finished her preparations and sat across from him. She asked slowly, “Do you know someone named Wu Dao?”
Holding a cup of tea, Saint Ruan took a sip and then spewed out the tea and leaves in surprise. “You, you, you… How did you provoke that old guy!”
“Is he very old?” Su Yingxue raised an eyebrow, indicating she had chosen wisely in seeking Saint Ruan.
Only someone like him, an ancient relic, would possess knowledge about everything.
Saint Ruan’s hand holding the cup still trembled, revealing his fear of Wu Dao. “Su Yingxue, tell me the truth. How did you provoke him? I… let’s see if there’s any chance of salvation.”
“I want to take revenge on him.” Su Yingxue crossed her arms, appearing composed. Saint Ruan’s heart skipped a beat.
“Revenge?” Suddenly, he thought of something. “What revenge do you seek? Is it related to your mother…”
As he spoke, his expression shifted from shock to seriousness. “Back then, your mother faced difficulties giving birth to you. Logically, nothing should have harmed her. Could it be that Wu Dao…”
Aware of her mother’s good relationship with Saint Ruan, Su Yingxue didn’t intend to conceal anything. “Liu Shulan said that before my mother gave birth, she tricked her into meeting Wu Dao. This time, my father’s poisoning is connected to Wu Dao.”
Saint Ruan narrowed his eyes, subconsciously biting his well-maintained red lips. “No one knows what Wu Dao wants to do! However, when he’s in a bad mood, he stirs up the entire four kingdoms and nine provinces!”
“Is he that powerful?” Su Yingxue clenched her fists unconsciously.
“Heh, back then, the Silver Moon Pavilion crossed the boundaries of the four kingdoms and nine states, almost bringing about their destruction. However, the matter was later settled. It can only be said that Wu Dao was in a good mood.” Saint Ruan sighed, placing his hands behind his head..