The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

“I’ll give you three days,” Nanxian said calmly. “If you don’t reply to me after three days, then we…”

He paused, then continued, "Let's pretend we've never met."

"Nanxian!!!" Liu Yuhan exclaimed in panic, "You're forcing me! How can you be so forceful?"

Nanxian slowly lowered his eyes, his handsome face covered with frost.

He was never a gentle person; in fact, he was cruel and bloodthirsty. Only towards Yan Xin did he show a little more patience.

Liu Yuhan was so frightened that she took two steps back. Her fingers gripped her clothes tightly, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were filled with tears, on the verge of sobbing.

"Brother Yunxiao, I know you're good to me, you'll help me, right?"

"Han'er, you are my sister. If I don't help you, who will?" Liu Yunxiao said with a helpless bitter smile.

This girl is so immature!

She knew perfectly well that Nanxian was doing it on purpose, yet she still chose to walk right into the line of fire.

If the old man knew about Nanxian's existence, he would definitely not allow him to be with Han'er.

"Han'er, come with me into the mansion first."

Liu Yunxiao took a deep breath and stepped into the front hall. As soon as he entered the door, his expression froze.

Just because...

A young man stood in the hall, his features exquisite, his appearance extraordinary, and his demeanor unparalleled.

"I've come to see my sister."

Nanxian's voice was indifferent, conveying a sense of estrangement and coldness.

Liu Yunxiao was momentarily dazed when a face appeared in his mind, causing him to freeze in shock.

That woman looked about 70% like her, but her temperament was completely different.

This boy looks so much like that person from back then...

Liu Yuhan also noticed Liu Yunxiao's expression and was furious.

Why is it always like this? Every time Brother Yunxiao sees Nanxian, he has this expression. Does Brother Yunxiao think there is no one else but Liu Yunshang?

Thinking of Liu Yunshang, Liu Yuhan's lips curled into a mocking smile.

He himself was about to die, so why was she still alive?

Nanxian glanced indifferently at Liu Yunxiao, his phoenix eyes filled with a cold glint.

“Nanxian, don’t blame Brother Yunxiao, he wasn’t targeting you,” Liu Yuhan bit her lip and explained softly, “Brother Yunxiao just thinks this young master looks a lot like Sister Yunshang, so…”

Liu Yunxiao suddenly realized what was happening. He quickly composed himself and looked apologetically at Nanxian: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure just now."

Nanxian's expression remained aloof. He turned and sat down, calm and elegant.

But those words struck Liu Yunxiao's heart like thunder.

So, in his heart... this is how he viewed Liu Yunshang.

Liu Yunxiao lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the sorrow in them.

"Let's talk." Nanxian raised his eyes, his gaze fixed on Liu Yuhan, his tone cold.

Liu Yuhan was taken aback. After hesitating for a long time, she finally walked up to Nanxian.

“Nanxian, I hope you won’t interfere with Yunshang’s marriage,” Liu Yuhan raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with determination. “Her fate has already been decided, and none of us can change it.”

Nanxian toyed with his teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, "I don't care what her fate is, she will always be my sister."

He wouldn't allow anyone to hurt her!

Even if that person was once his closest friend.

Liu Yuhan fell silent.

Nanxian really didn't need to worry about her. After all, Sister Yunshang had been sent to the border for training since she was a child. When she came back, she was already a useless person, which brought shame to the entire Liu family. Even more... she had implicated Liu Yunxiao.

"Nanxian, I hope you stay away from her." Liu Yuhan clenched her fist. "I don't want you to go astray again!"

Nanxian raised his head, a faint smile playing on his lips, his clear black and white eyes holding a subtle light.

“I won’t make the same mistake again,” his gaze fell on Liu Yuhan. “Han’er, don’t worry, I won’t make you sad again.”

Liu Yuhan was stunned. Her head was buzzing, and the whole world seemed eerily quiet.

"Han'er..." Liu Yunxiao's hand trembled slightly as she touched Liu Yuhan's shoulder. "Are you... alright?"

Liu Yuhan snapped out of her daze, her gaze gradually returning to normal, and she smiled: "I was just a little shocked to hear Nanxian's words. Nanxian is my younger brother, and the only remaining direct descendant of our Liu family. I won't let him do anything foolish again."

Nanxian's gaze remained fixed on Liu Yuhan's face, as if he wanted to find the answer in her expression.

"Han'er, do you... like me?" He frowned slightly and asked.

He didn't understand love, he didn't understand what liking someone meant, but the way Han'er looked at him made him feel... something was not quite right.

Liu Yuhan paused, then shook her head: "I'm just worried that you'll ruin the Liu family."

"Ah."

Nanxian gave a casual reply.

"Han'er, I will remember your words," he stood up. "You don't need to worry about me. I won't do anything impulsive. I'm only here today to tell you that I want to marry Liu Yunshang. I'll protect your Liu family!"

The implication was that anyone who dared to stop him was his enemy!

Liu Yunxiao gave a bitter smile. This child... is still so stubborn. Even though he knows his decision is correct, he would rather bear all the infamy than compromise.

Does he still harbor resentment towards Yunshang for what happened back then?

Liu Yunxiao's heart clenched with pain.

“Nanxian,” Yang Ling patted Nanxian’s shoulder with a smile, then sighed, “Since you’re already prepared, I won’t stop you. However… there’s something I need to remind you. Your mother had a very bad relationship with the Liu family. If she knew you wanted to marry Liu Yunshang, she definitely wouldn’t agree.”

Nanxian's hand suddenly froze.

He slowly released Liu Yunxiao's arm, his indifferent eyes staring directly at Yang Ling's face.

"I will handle this matter; you don't need to worry about it."

"Alright, since you've already made up your mind, we won't try to persuade you anymore."

Nanxian narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze flickering, a ray of light blooming in the darkness.

……

Night fell, and the stars twinkled.

The back mountain of Yunyue Sect.

Before a grave, a woman stood alone, her posture upright, like a sharp sword, straight and tall.

"mother."

The boy walked slowly to the grave, stood beside the tombstone, squatted down, and placed the flowers in his hand in front of the grave.

“Mom, before Father left, he told me to come and chat with you. He said you were too lonely by yourself and asked me to come and keep you company.”

This grave contains the remains of Yunshang.

Sadly, she is already dead...

"Mother, I've found you a son-in-law. His name is Nanxian."

Nanxian was his benefactor in this life. He saved him, helped the Yun family, and even gave him such a noble status.

If it weren't for Nanxian, he might still be living in a poor, remote place, never having a chance to turn his life around.

Nanxian gave him a new life!

He will always remember this kindness and never forget it for the rest of his life!

but……