Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Of course not, Xia Yu's mocking smile was practically overflowing.

However, she was the one who brought up this topic first, so we can't just drop it like that.

Otherwise, what awaits her is a treaty that would humiliate and strip her of her sovereignty!

We have to keep going!

The one who admits defeat first is doomed!

"Oh, don't worry about me," Amiya said, rolling her eyes and covering her ears. "I didn't hear anything!"

This seemingly self-deceptive act actually passed the test with Xia Yu!

Xia Yu slowly withdrew her gaze and looked at Nian Nian.

Amiya knew that all she needed to do was show an attitude.

Now, the pressure is on the year-end.

Nian felt immense pressure under Xia Yu's teasing gaze, then turned her gaze to Amiya again, her eyes filled with a pleading look.

My dear friend, please help me get through this difficult time!

Amiya did not respond to her pleading gaze.

But the expectation in his eyes grew stronger.

This is undoubtedly a response as well.

Seeing this, Nian knew that he couldn't count on Amiya.

She gritted her teeth and looked at Xia Yu.

So what if I'm willing to risk everything? Even if we die together, I won't lose anything!

Seeing the determination in her eyes, Xia Yu had a bad feeling.

"Well, it's not impossible," Nian said shyly, lowering her head. "It's just... I'm a traditional person. The formalities of marriage, including the three letters of introduction, the six betrothal gifts, and the three matchmakers, are all essential!"

Seeing Xia Yu's face stiffen, Nian revealed a sinister smile.

"Remember, not one can be missing!"

Amiya, you've had a huge success with your gossip!

274 I'm hooked! I'm hooked!

Three books and six rituals.

These three documents refer to the betrothal letter, the gift letter, and the wedding invitation letter.

A betrothal letter is a formal engagement document used when a man and a woman formally agree to marry.

A gift list is a detailed list of gifts that is needed when presenting betrothal gifts.

A wedding invitation letter is a document used when welcoming the bride; it is used when the bride is brought into the bride's home.

The Six Rites refer to betrothal, asking the name, accepting auspicious gifts, presenting betrothal gifts, setting the wedding date, and welcoming the bride.

The betrothal ceremony is held after the man proposes marriage to the woman's family. If the woman's family agrees, the man must prepare a live goose as a gift to show his unwavering loyalty to the woman.

Asking for a name requires a process involving the birth dates and times of both parties.

Najib is what we call engagement, where the groom prepares gold and silver jewelry as gifts for the bride.

Nazheng refers to the groom's family giving betrothal gifts to the bride's family.

"Petitioning the date" simply means choosing an auspicious day and obtaining the woman's consent.

The wedding procession is when the groom goes to the bride's home to fetch her.

In general, it's the entire process from the proposal to the wedding.

When this was proposed that year, it was simply a matter of directly applying for an A.

She was brave, but Xia Yu was completely clueless.

I originally thought I could get the upper hand over her, but I didn't expect her to turn the tables on me.

However, this is also easy to solve.

In these kinds of situations, the woman always seems to be at a disadvantage.

“Okay,” Xia Yu smiled and took Nian’s hand.

Then, with a forced smile, he said, word by word, "I'll do whatever you say!"

Upon seeing this, Nian almost gritted his teeth.

So you really can't get through this?

She gestured with her eyes.

"Didn't you start this?" Xia Yu raised an eyebrow in response.

If I were to retreat silently like this, even if Amiya were watching over me, or even if no one were around, I would still feel inferior to Nian in the future.

This has nothing to do with strength, nor is it something that can be suppressed by force.

If everything is judged by force, then what is the point of reason in this world?

This is a battle for dignity; the loser will never be able to hold their head up in front of the other party until they regain their pride!

Amiya ate the melon while a happy smile appeared on her face, her two ears standing up high.

Wow, this trip was definitely worthwhile.

The two men, who were in a standoff, exchanged a glance, and a sudden realization dawned on them.

Today, it seems things won't end well.

One of the two will inevitably suffer disgrace.

A strange competitive spirit emerged.

“Oh dear,” Nian said with a smile, reaching out to lift Xia Yu’s chin, her tone flippant, “Although I feel a little bad for my lonely sisters, it seems like I’m not losing out on this deal at all.”

"Such a beauty, seemingly descended from heaven, I will not stand on ceremony."

"Oh? So you're not going to take care of your sisters?" Xia Yu smiled slightly. "Didn't you say you two had a deep sisterly bond?"

“Just before, he kept saying he was worried about them.”

"There's no way around it, beauty can be a trap," Nian replied with a smile. "With such a beauty in front of me, who cares about sisters?"

"In the north there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent."

"One glance could topple a city; a second glance could topple a nation."

"How could one not know the power of beauty to topple cities and kingdoms? Such a beauty is hard to find again."

Nian suddenly moved closer to Xia Yu, and the fragrance filled the air.

"My lord is so handsome, how could I resist? Since he is so beautiful, then what about my so-called sisters..."

"We're really not close! Let them rot away in their little hills!"

"Besides, doesn't my love belong to me? Isn't this full head of white hair your favorite?"

"You admitted it yourself."

Xia Yu's stubbornness wouldn't allow him to back down.

But the sudden approach of the year still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Those smiling eyes, delicate nose, cherry-like lips exhaling warm breath, and slender, snow-white neck were enough to make one's heart restless.

However, he adapted quickly; whether he liked it or not, he had to adapt.

In such situations, retreating is a sign of weakness.

"Alas, what a pity," he sighed, shaking his head. "Even the finest appearance cannot conceal the filth within."

He looked at Nian with disdain, "I originally thought you were a good woman, but I never expected you to be so fickle and ungrateful. You keep saying it's for your sisters, but in the end, you're just doing it for your own benefit."

"With a little trick, I've exposed your true colors. Ha, I'm ashamed to be associated with you."

Upon hearing this, Nian smiled faintly.

He quit!

Despite his sharp words, he avoids direct confrontation and instead attacks the other person's character, which means he can't argue with himself.

Gee tut.

Looks like I've found his weakness, hehehe.

Who would have thought that someone so wicked could have such a pure heart?

Hey.

“Don’t blame me for being heartless,” Nian moved closer to him again, “You are just too tempting.”

"My heart is pounding so hard," she said, placing one hand on Xia Yu's shoulder and the other on her firm chest. "My heart is pounding so hard, my love, wouldn't you like to hear it for yourself?"

Seeing this, Xia Yu turned the wooden pipe away somewhat awkwardly.