Seeing Dongguo Chenxi's evasive action, a sharp expression flashed in Zhong Tianque's eyes.

You bitch!

His expression was gloomy, his eyes sorrowful, like a pitiable man hurt by love. He sighed softly and said, "I know, you don't like me. It was originally a political marriage, and hoping that you would pour your feelings into me was just wishful thinking."

"If you've truly found someone who knows your heart, I would bless you."

"You were also misled by someone of the Shen surname, blinded by false feelings..."

"Although you later denied it, I know that the injury on your forehead must have been inflicted by Shen Leyou. He wants to kill and silence you, placing all the blame on that assassin, while all he needs to do is get rid of the assassin..."

Dongguo Chenxi's expression slightly changed, glancing at Zhong Tianque.

She hadn't anticipated that Zhong Tianque would bring up her affair with Shen Leyou, let alone that he would take a stance of understanding and forgiveness.

What is he trying to do?

Born into a political family, Dongguo Chenxi was not the kind of woman who would be easily deceived by a man's sweet words.

The reason she ended up with Shen Leyou was partly because Shen Leyou was handsome and charming, and there was no loss in sleeping with him.

Secondly, it was to leave a backdoor for herself...

After all, the entire Fengming Palace was under Shen Leyou's control.

Who would have thought such a thing would happen?

That an assassin would appear inside Fengming Palace?

Now, Zhong Tianque is stating, 'We can pretend nothing ever happened,' which isn't exactly activating the essential move of a sycophant: I also bear some responsibility.

This only proves his ulterior motives are significant, possibly seeking the support of the entire Dongguo Family.

His current situation is not too favorable.

Upon realizing this, Dongguo Chenxi looked at Zhong Tianque and, in a hoarse voice, said, "I know, this kind of thing has caused you irreparable harm."

"We're only engaged, not truly married. I'm willing to dissolve the engagement with you... From today, you are you, and I am me. We are no longer entangled."

Zhong Tianque fell silent.

He knew that this woman had seen through his hidden motives.

Given that, there was no need to maintain the guise of an affectionate and magnanimous persona.

Zhong Tianque looked at Dongguo Chenxi with a somber expression, and asked, "Do you think this is the best choice?"

"Things have come to this point, why force each other?"

"Have you talked to your parents and family about your thoughts?"

"What do you mean?" Dongguo Chenxi felt a bit panicked inside.

One reason she wanted to separate from Zhong Tianque was that living under the same roof after such an incident was too embarrassing.

Another important reason was that she was a daughter of the Dongguo Family. Once back, she could still live in luxury and style.

Her parents and family were her greatest support. If they did not support her decision to dissolve the engagement...

In such a vast world, where would she go?

"While you were unconscious, uncle came to talk to me, hoping we could put past grievances aside and live amicably together."

"..."

Dongguo Chenxi's heart felt as cold as ice.

She knew her father didn't care about her feelings in the face of interests.

"Uncle also said he had faith in you, believing you would certainly mend your ways and become a good wife and Empress..."

"..."

Seeing the panic and loss in Dongguo Chenxi's expression, a sardonic smile appeared at the corner of Zhong Tianque's mouth as he pursued, "Chenxi, what do you think?"

"I think... I think father is right. I will certainly become a good wife and a good Empress..."

"Hmm." Zhong Tianque reached out again, holding Dongguo Chenxi's pale, thin hand in his palm: "I believe in you."

This time, Dongguo Chenxi did not struggle.

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At the entrance of the small courtyard, Blue Bay.

Chen Zhuo, with his head full of tiny braids, gently knocked on the courtyard door. A woman's voice, full of gunpowder, came from inside, "Who is it?"

"Hua He, it's me. Why is the gate locked? Quickly open the door for me."

Bam!

The courtyard door was pulled open with great force, revealing Hua He with purple hair and purple eyes standing at the door, staring at Chen Zhuo and cursing out loud, "Do you know what time it is now? And you still remember to come back?"

"Where exactly have you been? I called you, but you didn't answer, and you didn't reply to my messages... Do you know how worried I was? We're in Phoenix City where we are not familiar with the place and the people, what if something happened?"

"I was just... handling something." Chen Zhuo stammered.

"Handling something? What is it? I am your girlfriend, what is it that I cannot know?"

Hua He stared at Chen Zhuo's eyes for a while, suddenly asking, "Are you hiding something from me? You always stammer when you're lying... Where on earth did you go? Did you go to find some other woman?"

She lifted Tang Fei's sleeve and sniffed it, then her shrill scream pierced the night sky: "Chen Zhuo, you jerk... Why do you smell like another woman? Tell me, did you go looking for another woman?"

"I didn't... Let me explain..."

"Explain... I can smell the nauseating perfume... I never wear perfume..."

"Back when I was still a student, I followed you without hesitation, and after graduation, I accompanied you to Phoenix City to make a living, even supporting you by singing when your voice failed..."

"And now, as soon as we reached Phoenix City, you sought out another woman... Chen Zhuo, you heartless bastard, how could you betray me..."

As Hua He cried and complained, she clawed at Tang Fei's face.

Chen Zhuo quickly dodged, lowering his voice to advise, "Listen to me, it's not what you think... let's talk about it inside, I'll explain everything to you..."

"You're creating a commotion out here, aren't you worried about the neighbors laughing at us... Come on, come on, go inside..."

Chen Zhuo forcibly dragged Hua He into the courtyard, the gate slammed shut with a bang.

Crackling!

The sound of dishes and bowls breaking intermittently came from inside the house, along with arguing and heart-wrenching cries of a woman.

Bang...

Lu Siyu kicked over the dining table in front of her and looked at Tang Fei, asking in a low voice, "Are you sure someone's tailing?"

"Better safe than sorry." Tang Fei casually smashed a vase on the ground, his voice also lowered as he explained, "They must suspect my identity already. Putting on a show can mislead them, at least for a while."

"What exactly happened? How did you suddenly get exposed?"

"Who would have thought that inside Fengming Palace there was a Great Grandmaster hiding? If my master hadn't intervened, I wouldn't even have the chance to stand here speaking with you."

Lu Siyu frowned tightly, angrily saying, "I told you this mission was too risky, if something happened to you, what meaning would there be in all we have done?"

"There's no reward without risk. Compared to our gains, taking a bit of a risk is worth it." Tang Fei said with a smile.

Shen Leyou is dead, the internal conflicts within the Shen Family will only increase.

A single spark can start a prairie fire.

He believed the Shen Family is not a monolithic entity.

As long as there's a crack internally, attacking from the outside would be easier to cause their collapse.

"Is this merely a bit of risk?"

"Rest assured, I won't do it again." Tang Fei was also still shaken, thinking if his master hadn't intervened, he might have died at the hands of that old Taoist Zhong Daoling.

And when thoughts turned to what Sheng Xinhua said about Shen Boyu, if that old man was also a Great Grandmaster...

Tang Fei felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

He had to become stronger, much stronger.

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