Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

The death of Shi Xianren dealt a great blow to Li Chanjuan, so much so that she was depressed and unable to recover for a long time afterwards.

Perhaps, only when a person leaves completely will he recall the past and understand what the biggest regret in his life is.

“May you meet the light and walk in the light.”

She seemed to recall the blessing the man had given her before she decided to enter the palace.

Looking back, she suddenly realized that everything she had tried so hard to hold on to was nothing but a mirage in the end.

After Qin Guanzhi was released, everyone in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Lang, in particular, preserved his brotherly friendship with Emperor Yong and also avoided a war.

"Guanzhi, go to the prince's mansion with dad tomorrow to thank His Highness." Qin Lang patted his son's shoulder heavily.

Jiang Wenzhou broke the deadlock twice and saved his child. This was enough to make the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion support him forever.

"Thank him? Thank him for sacrificing Hatsune Miku to save me?" Qin Guanzhi asked in a resounding voice with red eyes. His tense nerves were on the verge of going berserk, and the strong sense of humiliation made him breathless.

Qin Lang quietly looked at the "beast" in front of him, suppressed the anger in his heart, took a sip of cold tea, and said, "Let your mother talk about this matter." After that, he strode out of the yard.

Ye Sangning felt extremely upset, but his eyes remained calm as always, without showing any heartache.

"Guess what, letting Hatsune rescue you is not only your father's idea, but also your mother's. Compared to raising an army and shedding blood, this is the best solution we can think of. I believe you don't want to see Liangcheng in turmoil and Dayong in chaos, right?"

"Regarding Chu Yin's marriage to the King of Linhuai, the matter is settled. You must face reality. If you hadn't impulsively stabbed Jiang Xuanzhou three times, perhaps the outcome wouldn't be like this today. Everything has its cause and effect. You must think twice before doing anything in the future."

"I heard from Elder Qi that Sect Master Fan of the Wangxi Sect intends to pass the throne to you. Once you take this position, you must calm down. Moreover, you are the heir of the Zhenguogong Mansion, holding four million troops and the future of the Zhenguogong Mansion in your hands. You must not act rashly or recklessly."

"To achieve your goal, there's more than one path. You should really learn from His Highness in this regard. Mother hopes that you will become His Highness's indispensable right-hand man, rather than a burden."

"As for Hatsune, even if she didn't marry Prince Linhuai, wouldn't there still be Xiang Yunchi? So, you can't be her only one, not now, and not in the future. You can't impose the way your father and I get along on you and Hatsune just because your mother only married your father. Everything varies from person to person. Her beauty surpasses all other women in the world. Since you have unwaveringly chosen her, you can only try to change yourself. Otherwise, sooner or later, you and her will become alienated and part ways."

"Prince Linhuai, apart from Li Chanjuan, in my opinion, he's a perfect husband. You can even accept Xiang Yunchi, so why can't you accept Jiang Xuanzhou? Moreover, you stabbed him three times, and he was the one who saved you in the end. I think the last thing you should object to is Hatsune being with him."

"What mother wants to say is also what your father wants to say. Don't blame Hatsune when you go back. Reflect on it. Back off."

In the Qiu Shui Courtyard, the room was steaming hot and filled with fragrance.

Ruan Chuyin got up early and went to the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous meal for Qin Guanzhi.

Seafood casserole porridge, drunken chicken with wine, pork ribs in a gaiwan, spinach in soup and sweet lotus root with osmanthus.

Except for the drunken chicken which took a little too short to absorb the flavor, she thought the taste of the other four dishes was impeccable and perfect.

"Guanzhi, you're back just in time. The dishes have just been served." Ruan Chuyin smiled and invited him to sit over, then opened the lid of the pot.

The porridge is rich in seafood: prawns, anchovies, squid, scallops and mushrooms.

Qin Guanzhi scooped up a spoonful and found some emerald green crumbs inside. They didn't look like chopped green onions, but when he put them in his mouth, they tasted like celery. Scooping down further, he found a few peanuts.

The porridge was delicious, especially the rice, which had been cooked to an exceptionally fine consistency. He had never tasted porridge so good. All the seafood had been chopped into small pieces, and every bite was filled with the flavor of the sea.

"Hatsune, this porridge is delicious. How do you make it?" Qin Guanzhi scooped another large spoonful into the bowl. His stomach felt soothed, and his irritable mood gradually calmed down.

Seeing that he was eating with satisfaction, Ruan Chuyin's eyes turned up even more.

"When making clay pot porridge, you must first soak the rice grains for two cups of tea. Use shrimp oil for the oil in the pot, and add a little peanut butter before serving."

"Peanut butter?" Qin Guanzhi had never heard of it.

"Yes. Roast the peanuts, crush them, peel them, and grind them into a paste. The main purpose of adding this is to make the taste smoother. You don't need a lot, just a little will do." Ruan Chuyin explained.

Grinding peanut butter is a physical job, but fortunately A Yu is very capable and soon produced half a bowl, which is enough for her to make four pots.

"Hatsune, you can sell this porridge in your building. It's sure to be a big hit," Qin Guanzhi replied confidently. As the weather gets colder, a bowl of warm porridge is more effective than a bowl full of meat.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Xin'an and the others upstairs later. Don't just focus on the casserole porridge, try something else." Ruan Chuyin picked up a large pork chop and placed it in his bowl. Today she had grilled it with scallions, and the meat was tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful.

The two of them enjoyed the meal very much, and the atmosphere in the room became warmer.

Qin Guanzhi stared at his beloved woman intently and couldn't help asking, "Hatsune, if Xiang Yunchi doesn't show up, will you not marry me?"

The sudden change of topic made Ruan Chuyin ponder for a long time.

The familiar face of the demon popped into his mind, as clear as if he were right in front of him.

"Guanzhi, if I married Xiang Yunchi without telling you, would you be angry?"

Qin Guanzhi didn't say anything for a long time, staring at the pork chops in the bowl and fell into deep thought.

Ruan Chuyin sighed and continued, "I just don't want to escalate the relationship between him and me. I've already pissed him off once, and I don't want him to be pissed off again the next time he shows up. And I believe he'll come looking for me soon."

"What about Wei Jiusi?"

"Yes, but he won't affect our marriage."

"Where's Jiang Xuanzhou? You... promised to marry him, didn't you?" Qin Guanzhi held his breath. Even though he knew asking again and again would be futile, he still chose to verify it. He wanted to hear Ruan Chuyin's words in person before giving up.

Ruan Chuyin stared at Qin Guanzhi in a daze for a long time, then nodded heavily.