In this life, she must cherish the rare true feelings around her. However, the person she wants to repay has already left.

  Chu Lian Ruo's eyes lit up as she saw a letter placed beside her pillow, with the envelope bearing the words "To my dear Chu Lian Ruo". A joyful expression appeared on her face, for Master had left her a note after all.

  Lotus Ruo'er

  It's been over half a year since we met, and from the moment I first laid eyes on you as your teacher, I knew that you were someone deeply entangled in obsession. Having seen it all in this world of dust, I am no longer an easy person to be moved by emotions, but still, I was captivated by the determination in your eyes.

  I let the gentle breeze lull you to sleep, with words guiding you into the obsessions of your heart. As a teacher, I saw the hatred in your face as you slept. How fleeting life is, and yet yours has only just begun, why do you already harbor such deep resentment?

  But as your master, I didn't ask you, seeing that you've endured those seven days, I knew that the obsession in your heart can only be resolved by yourself.

  Now that I have taught you everything, it's up to you from here on out.

  After careful consideration, the master has decided to give you the formula for Yèyán Sàn. Use it with caution, my disciple. Also, since there is such hatred, I'm afraid you might find another medicine useful as well. In the dressing box, I've placed a packet of medicinal powder. If this powder is added to an incense burner and burned continuously for three years, it can gradually dull a person's mind.

  I hope you will soon break free from your obsession and not be misled for life as if I were your teacher.

  After finishing the letter, Chu Lian Ruo's eyes had already become moist. She sat still for a moment, then put away the prescription for Yu Yan San and the medicinal powder that You Meng had left in her dresser, before returning to her own quarters.

  Although Chu Lian felt a pang of sadness at You Meng's departure, she quickly let go. After all, what they were doing was going against the heavens, and if they kept You Meng by their side, they might end up implicating her as well. It was better to let them return and continue living their carefree and wild lives.

  Just as he was thinking, he heard a soft voice from the doorway: "Si Wei has seen King Wang."

  Chu Lian didn't understand, it's so late, why did Xū Yáng come over? Could it be that what he did today touched his bottom line?

  Just as I was perplexed, a tall figure burst in at the door. Xie Yang had already changed out of his court attire and into a crimson long robe. Although it didn't make him look as majestic as the court attire did, this crimson robe on him was also beautiful without being flashy, with a unique charm to it.

  At this moment, however, a faint anger seemed to be hidden on the man's handsome face.

  Although she saw it with her own eyes, Chu Lian still got up and made a curtsy, performing a courtesy. Her figure was delicate and weak, her body light and graceful, the anger in Xi Yang's eyes decreased by several points.

  Xu Yang didn't say a word, but took a few steps forward and sat down in the main seat. At this moment, Feng Wang truly had a bit of the demeanor of a prince.

  Chu Lian stood a few steps away from Xuyang, lowering her head and casting down her eyes, with an appearance of being obedient and listening to his scolding. This again reduced the anger in Xuyang's heart by several degrees.

  Looking at the woman in front of him for a moment, Xū Yáng still couldn't help but ask: "What you mean by helping me rise to power, is it referring to sacrificing yourself?"

  Chu Lian nodded slightly, with a clear understanding in her heart. With Xi Yang's intelligence, she must have seen through the situation from today's events. Without any intention of hiding anything, she nodded.

  Xu Yang saw that she didn't have the slightest hint of regret, and his eyes widened in disbelief: "What's going on, you're willing to sacrifice yourself to avenge General Qin's household?" A woman should value her chastity more than her life, let alone this woman who hated that man to the bone. What was it that made her make such a decision without hesitation? Was it really because General Qin's household had been kind to her?