Chapter 308: Chapter 251: Coming Clean with Xing Yuan

The Eldest Princess, anxious and urgent, asked, "How is she?"

The servant quickly replied, "The Commandery Princess has been rescued and is clamoring to see you now."

Upon hearing this, the Eldest Princess finally relaxed and turned to Jun Moling, saying, "Moling, you go back to the mansion first. I need to visit the nunnery and see her."

Jun Moling looked at the strands of white hair at her temples, and a wave of pity surged in his heart. He said softly, "Aunt, why don’t you bring Cousin back? But make sure she doesn’t act recklessly again."

The Eldest Princess, overwhelmed with emotion, grasped Jun Moling’s hand tightly and said, "Moling, thank you. I will personally bring her back.

She is paralyzed now, and I promise she won’t act recklessly again."

"Yes, Aunt, but once she’s back, you must keep a close watch over her. If she dares to harbor any ill thoughts against Ruoxi again, then forgive me for being ruthless," Jun Moling said with a determined look and serious tone.

The Eldest Princess nodded repeatedly, "Rest assured, I must go quickly now."

Jun Moling nodded, gesturing farewell, and returned to the mansion.

Once home, he relayed the matter to his wife, Shen Ruoxi.

Shen Ruoxi remained indifferent and said calmly, "Cheng Caiyun is already crippled, what storm can she stir? Even if she’s still unwilling to give up, I have no fear. In the dictionary of my life, there’s no such word as ’fear.’"

Jun Moling held her hand tightly, comforting her, "Don’t worry! I just see Aunt aging, with white hair already at the temples. You know she only has one daughter, the cousin.

But I have explained clearly to Aunt, if she continues to cause trouble, I will not be merciful."

Shen Ruoxi nodded, then said, "Alright, I have something to discuss with you."

Jun Moling sat up straight, "What is it?"

Shen Ruoxi spoke gently, "Zhen’er has gone back to her hometown and asked you to send someone to take care of her businesses."

At the mention of Ning Zhen, Jun Moling became indignant and said angrily, "Wife, I will not send anyone."

"Husband, do you want my businesses to collapse?" Shen Ruoxi frowned slightly.

Hearing her words, Jun Moling felt a bit pleased, "That would be great; if the businesses collapse, I will support you. Do you think I can’t support my own wife?"

"Who would be against money? Letting the businesses fail? Be quick, and getting along with Ning Zhen might help a lot, reducing our losses." Shen Ruoxi was serious and insistent.

Jun Moling was stunned at first by her words but soon grasped the deeper meaning, after pondering for a while, he said softly, "What you say makes sense. If she has returned, I think she needs someone to provide protection."

Shen Ruoxi agreed with his words, knowing that ever since Ning Zhen’s father passed away, their enemies hadn’t shown up, but it didn’t mean they had given up on those interests. Being cautious was never wrong.

"What you say is very true, protection in the dark is good. If she has uncovered any clues, it might attract enemies." Shen Ruoxi’s eyes showed worry and caution.

Jun Moling nodded heavily, responding, "Alright, leave it to me."

Shen Ruoxi nodded slightly, understanding that she had selfish motives. But she thought, if a person doesn’t care for themselves, heaven and earth will erase them, everything she was doing was to protect her husband and this warm family.

Meanwhile, Xing Yuan heard that Ning Zhen planned to go back to her hometown and was silent for a long time. Ning Zhen was carefree, granting him freedom directly, "You may stay and not come with me, or stay here, or leave, as you are free."

Xing Yuan was taken aback by her words. He wasn’t unwilling to leave, but deep down, he found an attachment to Ning Zhen.

However, it seemed to him that Ning Zhen only regarded him as a lover, a companion, and this acknowledgment left him feeling both disappointed and uneasy.

He thought of himself as a Young Master of the Demon Sect, someone who once commanded wind and rain in the world.

To hone his skills, he had entanglements with many women, enjoying their company but remaining unattached.

Yet unexpectedly, he found himself subdued by Ning Zhen. Her attitude towards him was something he really couldn’t make peace with.

"What am I to you, really?" Xing Yuan couldn’t resist, finally asking the question buried deep in his heart.

Ning Zhen was surprised by the question too and took a long time before she replied slowly, "I have made mistakes, once intervening in another family, back then I really didn’t think I was wrong until it caused a lot of trouble, then I realized how wrong I was.

Shen Ruoxi saved my life, so if you want revenge, I will help Shen Ruoxi. Not leaking information to her is already being fair to you.

Between us, it’s just mutual needs. I no longer believe in love, wanting people here to practice monogamy like us is simply impossible.

Since I can’t find single-mindedness, I act as I please. If I meet someone suitable, we stay together, if we grow tired, we separate. As long as I can have a fixed partner and not cheat or look for more, it’s already upholding my moral bottom line.

"So, you are always free. I’m returning home, you can come with me, or stay at the other courtyard, or leave."

Xing Yuan’s eyes darkened instantly, a fierce energy bursting forth, he gritted his teeth and said, "You know who I am, killing you is as easy as lifting a finger. I only abandon others, no one abandons me first, Ning Zhen, don’t provoke me, or we’ll die together."

Ning Zhen, having martial arts skills, though not as impressive as Shen Ruoxi or Jun Moling, still possessed the sensitivity to perceive the strength of opponents’ martial arts.

Previously, Xing Yuan’s martial arts were only slightly better than hers, but now, she could clearly sense that his martial arts had become fathomless.

She did not understand why he had improved so rapidly during this period, but she could guess that he might have been internally weakened before due to injuries, and now he had recovered to his peak state.

Ning Zhen smiled faintly, "To be honest, I’m really not afraid to die, otherwise I wouldn’t be with you.

Don’t try to scare me, I find being with you quite pleasant, and people just pursue that feeling. As for feelings, I’m sorry, I can’t provide them."

Xing Yuan felt a wave of frustration. She’s right, she has never feared death; since the first time he kidnapped her, she had shown no fear, even overpowering him.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a bit heated, irritated at himself for being so easily swayed by her allure; whenever he thought of her body, he couldn’t control himself.

"Do you mean you’re tired of me?" Xing Yuan knew he shouldn’t place himself in such a humble position, but he knew deep down that it was he who couldn’t leave her now.

Ning Zhen recalled his prowess in bed. Truth be told, not even Xiao Chengyi could compare.

She shook her head lightly, "No, we are still very compatible. I just wanted to know your thoughts."

The look in Xing Yuan’s eyes was deep. He was burdened with avenging his father’s death, with Shen Ruoxi still alive, and the Demon Sect in others’ hands, he had many important matters to deal with, matters of the heart were not what he ought to be pondering now.

Yet he didn’t know why, but when he thought of having no further ties with her, it seemed those grudges became unimportant.

Xing Yuan gazed complexly at Ning Zhen, thoughts swirling.

He tried to calm himself, to refocus his mind on revenge and reclaiming the Demon Sect, but Ning Zhen’s radiant face was something he couldn’t let go of.