After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 256 How to choose
Shi Nuanyu felt much more relaxed, perhaps because she had experienced more things and her ability to accept things had become much stronger.

But she really couldn't understand how the novel had become reality.
"Mother, why did I go to another dimension with my aunt? And who is my aunt?"

She was the original owner of this body, so why does she have no memory of these things?

When Ding Lan spoke of this, her expression showed a hint of helplessness.

“You were raised by the late emperor since you were a child, so it’s no wonder you’re spoiled. Also, due to the effects of the Ice Poison, your personality is unpredictable. Your aunt thinks that her precious niece shouldn’t become a vicious villain…”

Before he could finish speaking, Shi Zheng coughed, interrupting him. Meeting Shi Nuanyu's questioning gaze, he looked away, slightly guilty.

"Once you regain your memories, you will understand why. Now is not the time."

Ding Lan helped her up and sit down.

“Your father is right, now is not the time. Don’t worry, baby, your mother and father are here for you.”

As she spoke, she shoved the dagger on the table into Shi Nuanyu's hand.

"This is a gift from your father and me. Please accept it carefully."

Shi Nuanyu knew she wouldn't get any more information from him now, so she gripped the dagger tightly in her hand and buried all her questions deep in her heart.

She needs to find out the truth herself.

The night was long, and cherry blossom buds grew on the branches of the cherry tree. The candlelight in the stone lanterns under the tree emitted a warm yellow glow.

Shi Nuanyu looked up at the unopened flower buds, her thoughts drifting away.

Everything we know today contradicts her previous efforts.

If she is indeed the original owner of this body, all the evil deeds she committed before the age of eighteen were done by her, and every single one of them is related to her.

She broke Ah Shi's leg, she tormented Ah Ling, and she stole the old Grand Preceptor's immortal body...

There are countless examples of this.

What did all her efforts over the past two years amount to, making the male leads believe she wasn't the original owner and changing their opinions of her? Now, she happens to be the original owner.

A petal drifted down in the wind, and Shi Nuanyu reached out to catch it, but even the flower could not soothe the turmoil in her heart.

It turns out there was no such thing as transmigrating into a book; instead, I returned to my own body.

Thinking back to that night at Zuijunju, she hadn't fallen asleep and had overheard Qinghe and Yu Changfeng's conversation.

If she and the original owner are the same person, they will show no mercy.

Now she is completely on the opposite side from them.

Shi Nuanyu gave a sarcastic smile, realizing that it was all for naught.

I didn't want to believe my father and mother, but they accurately said my aunt's name.

She had no choice but to trust that relative who held such an important place in her life.

Looking down at the dagger in her hand, her father's words still echoed in her ears.

This dagger was passed down to the new emperor of the Southern Moon royal family. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he was called the most loyal shield of the royal family, the "Feathered Dragon Guard," whose followers were spread across various forces.

With this dagger, one can also directly mobilize troops from all sides.

Shi Nuanyu sighed. Her father and mother had given her the dagger beforehand, which provided her with protection.

Even if her identity is exposed to them in the future, she will still have the strength to fight back and will not be in a passive position.

If things really get to the point of no return, what should she do?

The treetops rustled in the wind as Shi Nuanyu concealed the dagger at her waist and pulled her cloak tighter.

Footsteps sounded behind me, and before I could turn around, a pair of hands appeared around my waist, and warm lips lightly touched the tip of my ear.

"Is Nuannuan admiring herself alone late at night, preoccupied with something?"

Qinghe gently nuzzled her cheek, his eyes fixed on her expression.

Shi Nuanyu's figure stiffened slightly before relaxing and leaning against his chest, concealing the sorrow in her heart.

"Nan Yue has many national affairs to attend to; it would be a lie to say he has no worries."

Ultimately, she didn't dare gamble with her own life; she had her father, mother, and the people of Nanyue behind her.

In any case, she had to make plans for herself.

Qinghe hesitated for a moment, then pulled her even closer.

"But it's my fault for hiding the truth about that night from you."

When he learned that she had gone to Bee Flower Courtyard, he knew that what happened that night could not be kept secret.

Shi Nuanyu's heart tightened, and she waited silently for him to continue speaking.

That night?

Which night was he referring to?

"That night, the Emperor and Empress sought me out and spoke of the antidote to the Ice Poison, asking me to make my own choice. I painfully refused to spend my life with Nuannuan and pushed you to someone else with my own hands. I regret it now."

He had done many things, but this was the only one he regretted.

If he had been more decisive that night, could he have stayed with her and enjoyed her love all to himself?

Shi Nuanyu turned to look at him, her heart growing heavier.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

At the time, she was angry and heartbroken and didn't notice his unusual behavior. Little did she know that behind that rejection lay a choice she was unaware of.

Qinghe smiled gently, his fingertips lingering on her lips.

"I'm shameless enough to ask for another lifetime of warmth and tenderness, would you be willing?"

Shi Nuanyu's breath hitched, and she averted her gaze.

"Qinghe, I..."

She could do it that night, but she can't do it now.

Qinghe interrupted her, sealing her lips with his own, greedily savoring her warmth.

He was greedy, but he wanted to be even greedier.

News of the Ice Poison spread among them, and they would only covet more than he did.

The scent of spikenard enveloped her entire body, and his hot breath touched her lips.

I don’t know when it started, but Qinghe’s kisses became more and more intense.

Shi Nuanyu bit his lower lip, the stinging sensation forcing the man to stop.

Qinghe's breathing was unsteady, and his forehead rested against the crook of her neck.

"Sorry, I scared you."

He then playfully kissed the nape of her neck.

"Is your kissing skill up to your standards, Madam?"

“You’re still thinking about this?” Shi Nuanyu pushed him away and glared at him irritably. “If I were still the same person I was before, let’s see how your kissing skills improve.”

Qinghe remained as gentle as ever, wrapping his arm around her waist to pull them closer.

"Warm and unique, irreplaceable."

Shi Nuanyu could see a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"I am deeply in love with you both, and I am unworthy to help you two. I am disturbing your sweet affection."

Tao Huiyan walked gracefully over, holding a folding fan, and gently kissed Shi Nuanyu's hair.

"Tonight it is my turn to serve you in bed. The Imperial Preceptor is self-disciplined and respectful, and should not commit any banditry."

He then grabbed Shi Nuanyu's waist and separated the two, his words full of provocation.

Qinghe smiled faintly, holding Shi Nuanyu's hand tightly.

"Does Mr. Tao have any objections to what I, the Imperial Preceptor, have done?"

He had no objections in the past, but now he would not back down.

Tao Huiyan's smile froze slightly, and she turned to look down at Shi Nuanyu.

"I am Your Highness's husband, and it is up to Your Highness to decide whether I stay or leave."

Knowing that the Imperial Advisor wanted to seize it, he made it public tonight to show them that he was determined to get it.

Those two idiots agreed to form an alliance, but there's still no definite answer. We need to find a way to give them a warning.

The atmosphere between the two was tense. He held her hand tightly and wouldn't let go. Shi Nuanyu looked left and right.

I'll sleep alone tonight.

My mother said that the poison from the ice is showing signs of easing, so I don't need someone to stay with me every night.

She had truly understood Qinghe's gaze just now, and her heart was in turmoil; she didn't want anyone to be with her.

"No."

"No."

Two voices stopped them at the same time. Qinghe, with worry in his eyes, pulled her forward.

“Since Your Highness cannot make the decision, I will make it myself.”

He couldn't erase their place in her heart, so he decided to fight for it.

Shi Nuanyu had only taken two steps when the man behind her grabbed her waist. Tao Huiyan's eyes were icy cold as he mocked her in a low voice.

"Before His Highness has even spoken, the Imperial Preceptor is already attempting to commit treason."

As fellow husbands of His Highness, why should he yield to him?

Qinghe frowned slightly, his fingertips swirling with internal energy as he struck Tao Huiyan's wrist.

"Mr. Tao, you'd better watch yourself."

Tao Huiyan's wrist trembled as she held onto Shi Nuanyu tightly.

"The same applies to the Imperial Preceptor."

"enough."

Shi Nuanyu could no longer bear it, and the two of them talked back and forth, treating her like a decoration.

"You all want to sleep with me, right? Okay, let's sleep together."

We got along so well before, why did we turn against each other today?