After traveling through time, I became a princess in ancient times

Not long after Su Muran stepped out of the Huang family's gate, passers-by on both sides of the street looked at him sideways and could faintly hear discussions, but no one dared to approach the young master Su who had just shown off his skills.

Suddenly, a low engine sound broke the silence, and several limited edition luxury cars stopped in front of him imposingly.

The car doors opened in unison, and bodyguards in neat black suits filed out. With steady steps and sharp eyes, they looked like guardians walking out of the dark night.

The leader was a tall woman wearing a tight black dress, with neat short hair and a mysterious smile on her lips. She walked straight towards Su Muran.

Jing Dieyi exuded the aura of an underground queen with every step she took. She came to Su Muran holding a card inlaid with tiny gemstones and emitting a faint blue light. She bowed slightly and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Mr. Tyrant, this is the Dark Star Card I prepared for you. There is only one in the world, and the amount inside is as high as 5000 billion."

Su Muran's fingertips gently stroked the edge of the card. He was not in a hurry to take it. Instead, he looked up at Jing Dieyi and said, "Dieyi, you always show up when I need you most. I, Su Muran, have remembered your loyalty to me in recent years."

"You are welcome, sir. If you hadn't sacrificed yourself to save Dieyi, I'm afraid I would have died on that rainy night."

Su Muran took the Dark Star Card that symbolized supreme power and said, "Actually, there is no need for us to say anything more. I accept this Dark Star Card, but the word 'gratitude' is too heavy. You are my right-hand man, and the best way to repay you is to go through thick and thin together."

Jing Dieyi bowed his head slightly to show respect: "Your Excellency is right. Dieyi will follow your lead in this life. No matter what the future holds, Dieyi will swear to protect you and never leave you."

She waved her hand gently, and all the bodyguards bent over respectfully, not daring to look directly at the adults. After Su Muran got into the car, the door slammed shut, isolating the noise from the outside world.

The light in the car was soft, but it could not hide the domineering aura emanating from him. He tapped the armrest of the seat and said with a deep gaze: "Dieyi, the real power lies not in publicity, but in concealment. No one knows the sharpness of my identity before it is revealed."

Jing Dieyi stood outside the car: "I understand what you mean, but even Miss Huang needs to be kept secret. Isn't that too cautious?"

"In this world full of calculations, being more cautious means having more chips for survival. Let me remain the cynical and disrespectful young man Su in the hearts of all of them. The less I know, the safer I am."

Su Muran tapped the edge of the car window with his fingertips, as if he was planning an invisible chessboard, with every move containing a mystery.

"I want to make sure that guy hiding in the dark finds himself in my trap when he thinks he is in control of the situation. As for Shanshan, she is too strong and arrogant. If she knew that someone wanted to harm the Su and Huang families and prevent us from getting married, she would definitely protect me at all costs, which would disrupt all plans."

Following a slight sound from Su Muran, the car window slowly rose up, blocking out the prying eyes and discussions from the outside world.

Inside the car, the light softly fell on Su Muran's stern profile, outlining his inviolable majesty.

It seemed as if everything was under control, and only the faint smile on his lips revealed his calmness about the upcoming plan.

Outside the car, Jing Dieyi stood at the front, took a few steps back, and walked into their respective cars with the other bodyguards.

The moment the car door closed, the uniform sound of engines rang out again, and several luxury cars merged into the traffic flow like black cheetahs, leaving only a string of exhaust gas and a gradually fading roar, announcing that this sudden meeting had quietly ended.

On the street, pedestrians cast curious glances, but no one knows that behind this seemingly ordinary scene is brewing undercurrents concerning the fate of the business empire and the family.

The atmosphere in the president's office of the Huang Group suddenly became tense. The sunlight shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the smooth floor, but it failed to dispel the anger that filled the room.

"What? A rich woman's car? How dare Su Muran..."

Huang Shanshan's calm eyes instantly ignited with flames. She slammed the table with such force that the documents and pen holder on the table jumped up, making a crisp collision sound.

The security guard stood in front of her, his legs trembling, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead, and his voice trembling with obvious tremors: "Boss Huang, I saw it with my own eyes. Young Master Su... did get into several luxury cars, and the license plates were all limited edition."

Huang Shanshan stood up suddenly, and the chair slid backwards due to her sudden movement, making a harsh sound. She strode to the window, staring at the car that gradually disappeared in the distance, gritting her teeth and said: "Su Muran, you didn't agree to my marriage, it turns out you already have a new partner."

She held the phone tightly, her fingertips turning slightly white due to the force. After the call was connected, she ordered without hesitation: "Assistant Liu, you have ten minutes to mobilize all resources. I want to know Su Muran's exact location."

On the other end of the phone, Special Assistant Liu immediately jumped up from his chair, the cursor on the computer screen jumped rapidly, and the keyboard tapping sounds came one after another, as if responding to Mr. Huang's urgency.

He knew his CEO's temper very well. Once a decision was made, it would be unstoppable. He quickly mobilized the company's intelligence network. Every second was crucial and he dared not waste even a moment.

Five minutes later, the phone rang suddenly, breaking the tense atmosphere in the office. Huang Shanshan snatched up the phone and saw Assistant Liu's name flashing on the screen.

Her eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle: "Speak!"

"Boss Huang, I found out that Young Master Su is now at the Xinghui Bar, and he seems to be very close to the lady boss."

Huang Shanshan's face suddenly became so gloomy that water seemed to drip from it. She clenched her fists tightly, as if she wanted to vent all her anger.

She turned abruptly and strode towards the office door. The sound of her high heels hitting the ground echoed in the empty corridor, and every step was filled with resentful determination.

At this time, Su Muran was sitting in the VIP room of Xinghui Bar. Under the dim light, his face was half bright and half dark.

Several thick account books were spread out on the table, and each page was densely recorded with the financial status of recent years.

Jing Dieyi stood respectfully aside, holding a red pen in his hand, and occasionally making comments on the account book.

"You have done a good job in these years of operation."

Jing Dieyi was in a good mood after receiving Su Muran's praise, but he still said modestly: "Thanks to your careful teaching, Dieyi can do it so well."

"Don't call me Sir from now on, just call me Mr. Su."

She trembled slightly, knowing that the master wanted to hide his identity, and quickly adjusted the address: "Yes, Mr. Su."

A younger brother suddenly ran into the private room and said anxiously: "Oh no, boss, a hot-tempered woman broke in and said she wanted to see Mr. Su, and we couldn't stop her."

Just as he finished speaking, the door of the private room was suddenly pushed open by brute force, accompanied by a loud bang and a slight rise of dust.

A woman in a tight skirt and with a cold face strode in. It was the angry Huang Shanshan.

She stared at Su Muran with her eyes wide open, her high heels clattering on the floor, venting her inner anger.

Su Muran stood up from the sofa and met Huang Shanshan's eyes that could spit fire: "When did the threshold of Xinghui become so low that even the distinguished Mr. Huang can come uninvited? Don't you dislike coming to this kind of place?"

Huang Shanshan sneered and took a few steps forward. The distance between them was so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing.

"Did I disturb Young Master Su's pleasure? Don't forget that we are still engaged. Or are you deliberately seeking pleasure in the midst of feasting and drinking to irritate me?"

"Who am I to you? What's your business?"

Huang Shanshan was forced to take a step back by the sudden approach, raised her chin proudly, and glanced sharply at Jing Dieyi beside her, with both contempt and warning in her eyes.

"I guess this lady is your new love?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, and she lightly traced the air with her fingers, trying to draw an invisible boundary to separate the two of them.

Jing Dieyi felt a strong hostility, but as the queen of the underground, she remained very calm and did not retreat at all.

Su Muran's eyes sternly stepped forward and blocked Jing Dieyi behind him: "Huang Shanshan, watch your words. She is my friend, not the kind of relationship you think. I hope Miss Huang can maintain the most basic respect."

Huang Shanshan sneered, "Friend? Su Muran, don't tell me that the future son-in-law of the Huang Group would be on friendly terms with a woman from a place like this? You've already done it, why hide it? Why are you pretending to be a gentleman now?"

Su Muran's face darkened, and an undeniable chill emanated from his body. He suddenly grabbed Huang Shanshan's wrist with such force that she couldn't help but frown in pain.

Huang Shanshan struggled violently, trying to break free from Su Muran's iron-like wrist, but it was in vain. She scolded softly: "Su Muran, how dare you really do this to me."

She raised her right hand desperately, and the crisp sound of the slap echoed in the box, shaking the air.

Su Muran's face instantly turned as dark as ink, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. Instead of letting go of her hand, he pulled it hard, bringing Huang Shanshan closer so that there was no distance between them.

"Huang Shanshan, you went too far. Apologize to my friend."

Huang Shanshan was overwhelmed by anger and waved her arms again desperately, and the crisp sound of slapping rang out again.

Seeing the adult he admired being beaten again, Jing Dieyi finally couldn't suppress his inner anger and desire to protect.

She stepped over Su Muran and appeared in front of Huang Shanshan. The decisive underground queen no longer hesitated, and a louder and more powerful slap exploded in the box.

Huang Shanshan's face turned from pale to red, her eyes burning with rage, and her sharp fingertips pointed directly at Jing Dieyi's face.

Su Muran suddenly stood between the two of them, holding Huang Shanshan's shoulders tightly with both hands, making her unable to move.

"That's enough! Miss Huang, have you had enough of making trouble? This is not the place to settle personal grudges."

Huang Shanshan glared at Su Muran fiercely, as if to imprint his appearance in her heart, then quickly shifted her gaze and coldly glanced at Jing Dieyi, her anger turning into a sneer.

She suddenly broke free from Su Muran's restraints: "I warn you, don't try to get close to Su Muran just because you are pretty. He is not someone you can covet. Your money is worthless to me. I am the heir of the Huang Group."

Jing Dieyi slowly took a step forward and his eyes met Huang Shanshan's again, as if two forces were colliding violently.

"Ms. Huang, beauty and wealth have never been my yardstick for measuring myself. I, Jing Dieyi, have established myself in this world with my own hands. If you really think that money can decide everything, you are totally wrong. As for Mr. Su, he is my friend and a person worthy of my respect. I will not tolerate your insulting him like this. I never covet things that do not belong to me, and I will never allow anyone to trample on my dignity."

"Do you think I, Huang Shanshan, will believe your high-sounding words? In this realistic society, your so-called 'standing on the ground' is nothing more than relying on men."

As soon as she finished speaking, Huang Shanshan took a step forward. The sound of her high heels hitting the ground was particularly harsh in the private room, as if every step was stepping on Jing Dieyi's heart.

Su Muran strode forward to separate the two. His eyes showed both helplessness towards Huang Shanshan and protection for Jing Dieyi: "Ms. Huang, please stop being unreasonable, okay? This is a public place, not your Huang Group. The problems between us can be solved privately, but please don't involve innocent people."

"I'm being unreasonable? Su Muran, have you forgotten your engagement? Everyone in Kyoto knows that I, Huang Shanshan, can get whatever I want? I'm just here to protect my rights, how can that be considered unreasonable?"

Huang Shanshan waved her hand suddenly, sweeping the wine glass on the table to the ground. The crisp sound of shattering echoed in the box, just like her mood at the moment, fragmented but unwilling to give in.

She approached Su Muran, with madness flashing in her eyes: "I'm telling you, no matter who it is, don't try to snatch you away from me, Huang Shanshan, let alone challenge my bottom line."

Su Muran's eyes flashed with impatience. He turned his head slightly to avoid Huang Shanshan's face that was almost close to him. His tone was full of coldness and hardness: "Huang Shanshan, you are really sick, just like a nagging woman. Is your love endless suspicion and quarrels? You only love the shadow that you imprisoned in the marriage contract, not me, Su Muran."

His words mercilessly cut through the tense atmosphere in the box. Huang Shanshan's face turned pale in an instant, her eyes reddened, and she pointed at Su Muran with a trembling finger, still roaring angrily: "You...you actually said that to me? Young Master Su, do you know how much I have paid for you?"

Su Muran's eyes became colder and colder, and he raised his chin slightly: "I am not worthy of your love. Marriage is not a bondage, and it should not be a shackle imposed on others. If your so-called sacrifice is just to make me lose my freedom and become your plaything, then I would rather not have such love."

After saying this, he turned around abruptly, took Jing Dieyi's hand, and prepared to leave this explosive box.

Huang Shanshan was extremely flustered when she saw this, and then she was replaced by deeper anger. She rushed forward without caring about her image, grabbed Su Muran's sleeves with both hands, and screamed, "Young Master Su, don't even think about walking away like this. Don't think about disappearing again. Our engagement is a decision made by both families, and you can't just end it unilaterally."