The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Ye Dingzhi took a deep breath and held Baili Dongjun's hand tightly, "Grandpa Baili, Uncle Chengfeng, Aunt Wen, Dongjun and I are in love with each other, and it is not a momentary impulse. We are well aware that worldly views are difficult to overcome, but matters of the heart are beyond our control. Even though there are thousands of beauties in the world, only Dongjun is the one I love." When he said this, Ye Dingzhi's eyes were full of affection.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Baili family was stunned, and for a moment, no one spoke. After a long while, Baili Luochen finally broke the suffocating silence. He frowned and said in a serious tone, "You know this kind of emotion goes against common sense. If it gets out, you will be criticized by the world!"

However, in response to Baili Luochen's words, Baili Dongjun raised his head without hesitation, his gaze unwavering. He responded righteously, "Grandpa, our paths in life should be dictated by ourselves. Why should we be overly concerned with the opinions of others? If everyone is obsessed with living up to others' expectations, then wouldn't their lives be wasted serving others? Besides, the weak are as irritable as tigers, while the strong are as calm as water."

At this moment, Baili Chengfeng, who had been standing silently by the side, suddenly said, "Hmph! It sounds like you are quite confident in your current strength! In that case, why don't we go outside and have a good fight?" As he said that, he took the lead to go out, and when he passed by Wen Luoyu, he gave her a secretive look.

Seeing Baili Chengfeng's actions, Baili Luochen couldn't help but feel moved. He was also full of curiosity and anticipation about Baili Dongjun's current true strength. So, after a moment's hesitation, he also stepped forward to catch up with Baili Chengfeng.

Just as Ye Dingzhi was about to follow him out, he suddenly heard Wen Luoyu's gentle voice beside him: "Brother Yun, I have something I want to talk to you about in private."

Upon hearing this, Baili Dongjun turned around and glanced at Ye Dingzhi with a hint of worry. Wen Luoyu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Baili Dongjun's reaction, muttering to herself, "Oh my! This brat really has forgotten his mother now that he has a wife!"

Ye Dingzhi nodded slightly to Baili Dongjun, letting him rest assured. Baili Dongjun then walked towards the martial arts training ground with Baili Chengfeng and Baili Luochen.

After the three figures gradually walked away and disappeared, Wen Luoyu finally smiled. That smile was as warm and gentle as the spring breeze. She stretched out her delicate hand, gently pointed to the seat beside her, and said to Ye Dingzhi in a soft voice: "Brother Yun, come, let's sit down and talk slowly."

Ye Dingzhi did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly sat down respectfully, his back straight as a javelin, his eyes looking straight ahead, quietly waiting for Wen Luoyu to speak first.

Wen Luoyu parted her red lips, sighed slowly, and said slowly, "Brother Yun, Aunt Wen knows that you are a kind-hearted and well-behaved child, and Dongjun really likes you from the bottom of her heart. However, Dongjun is the only child in our family, and as the saying goes, the deeper the love, the more severe the criticism. Since Dongjun likes you, I can't stop him. But as a mother, I always want my child to be happy. So for his happiness, I can only test you a little, so that I can entrust Dongjun to you with confidence."

Upon hearing this, Ye Dingzhi didn't dare to be negligent. He quickly clasped his fists and bowed. His expression was extremely firm, and he said loudly, "Aunt Wen, please feel free to test me! The world can bear witness to my devotion to Dongjun. I will never let him down in this life!"

Seeing this, Wen Luoyu's face lit up with satisfaction, and she nodded slightly. Then, she slowly took out two teacups, gently lifted the teapot, and gracefully poured the steaming hot tea into the cups. When the two cups were full, she said slowly, "I'm sure you understand that I'm from the Wen family, and my only expertise is in poison techniques."

After saying this, she extended her delicate hand and gently passed it over one of the teacups. Instantly, a strange scene occurred. As if under a spell, the originally clear and transparent tea quickly transformed into a deep, dark red, like a bottomless pool of blood, a terrifying sight.

Wen Luoyu gently raised her jade hand, pointing to the discolored tea. She softly explained, "This is a deadly poison I've just concocted. I've given it a special name: Heartbroken Lovesickness. While the name may seem poignant, whether or not this poison harms you depends entirely on your thoughts. If your thoughts at this moment, and your thoughts forever, remain with Dongjun, then this poison will be nothing more than an ordinary cup of tea with a unique hue, causing no real harm. However, if you sever your ties to Dongjun, the poison will instantly unleash, ruthlessly corroding your internal organs like a raging flood. At first, you'll experience excruciating pain like a knife piercing your heart. As the poison spreads further, you'll be utterly devastated, utterly agonizing." Wen Luoyu stared intently at Ye Dingzhi, trying to gauge his reaction. But Ye Dingzhi's expression remained as calm as water, without a single wavering emotion.

Wen Luoyu opened her red lips slightly and said slowly: "Brother Yun, now there are two cups of tea in front of you. The one on the left is Acacia Heartbreak Red, and I just told you how toxic it is; and the one on the right is just ordinary tea. If you really want Dongjun, then drink the one on the left. If you are not so sure, drink the one on the right, but from now on you can only be friends." After that, her beautiful eyes moved and she stared at Ye Dingzhi quietly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Dingzhi's eyes quickly swept over the two cups of tea. The one on the left, Acacia Heartbreak, was a vibrant, alluring red, seemingly captivating. Simultaneously, a faint tea fragrance intertwined with the uniquely cold scent of poison, slowly wafting through the air. Yet, faced with such a dangerous choice, he didn't hesitate for a moment. Resolutely reaching out, he steadily picked up the cup of deadly poison on the left, and drank it all in one gulp.

Wen Luoyu, standing nearby, saw this and her lips curled up slightly, a barely perceptible smile. Then, without mercy, she slammed the ordinary cup of tea in her right hand onto the ground. Suddenly, a continuous sizzling sound filled the air. The once smooth ground, as if corroded by a strong acid, emitted wisps of green smoke and became pitted at a visible speed.