Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

The pain in Zhongtian's heart surged like a raging sea. Holding the letter in her hand, she closed her eyes to hide the tears welling up. Even though Xia Jin'an repeatedly emphasized that this was not a farewell, Zhongtian knew that they could never go back to the way things were before!

Xia Muning stood beside Zhong Tian, ​​her worried gaze fixed on him.

Zhong Tian turned around and hugged Xia Muning tightly, and Xia Muning did not push her away.

The fact that Zhongtian didn't choose to pursue Xia Jin'an means that he chose Xia Jin'an over him.

He was the victor, but Xia Muning was not happy at all. The bitterness in his heart did not lessen at all, but instead increased.

He patted Zhongtian on the back and felt hot tears dripping onto his shoulder, burning his heart with a spasmodic pain.

"My lady..." Xia Muning wanted to say something more. But he keenly noticed that Zhongtian's whole body was burning hot.

Zhongtian stayed outside all night and caught a cold. Coupled with his many worries that he couldn't shake off, the usually strong Zhongtian was struck down by illness.

She had a high fever and was delirious.

Xia Muning stayed by her side, constantly wiping Zhongtian's body and feeding her medicine.

When Nakata woke up groggily, he felt extremely relaxed, and his fever must have gone down.

She turned her head to look at Xia Muning, who was sleeping next to her, and touched his face with her hand.

Xia Muning was already a light sleeper because she was worried about Zhongtian, and she woke up immediately when she felt the touch on her face!

He looked up, rubbed his slightly sore eyes, and asked with some concern, "My lady, you're awake? There's been some porridge keeping warm in the kitchen, I'll go get it for you!"

Zhongtian nodded, and Xia Muning left in a hurry.

Nakata sat up; outside, the sky was ablaze with white.

Yesterday's light drizzle finally turned into a heavy snowfall, covering the world in a silvery white. From the window, I could see Xia Muning's back.

Watching him dignifiedly instruct the servants to bring the medicine and to invite the doctor for a follow-up examination, I couldn't help but feel a myriad of thoughts swirling in my mind.

She fell seriously ill and, in her delirium, pondered many things. She had become assimilated by the times, forgotten modern ideas, and turned into a lustful, amorous, and greedy woman, no different in essence from the detestable women of this era.

She both longed for Xia Muning's long-term companionship and couldn't forget her childhood friendship with Xia Jin'an. She stubbornly wanted both and stubbornly sought a way to have the best of both worlds. As a result, everyone's hearts were exhausted and covered in wounds!

She needs to make a choice! Speaking of choices, she inevitably thinks of Le Xingxi.

After Zhongtian returned, he tried to see Yue Xingxi, but he was unsuccessful. Yue Xingxi was confined to the mansion by General Yue and was not allowed to go out.

Especially after hearing that Zhongtian had returned, he added many more people around Le Xingxi, keeping a close watch on her, so that not even a mosquito could get into the general's mansion.

Zhongtian struggled to his feet, went to his desk, and called Xichun over, asking her to write a letter to General Yue. He said he had clues about the repeating crossbow and wanted to speak with General Yue privately.

General Yue has been searching for the whereabouts of the repeating crossbow.

Even if they had doubts, they could not resist the temptation of this battlefield weapon. Just in case, they would bring many troops from the General's Mansion.

Once the guards at the General's Mansion were less vigilant, Zhongtian prepared to sneak in quietly to see Le Xingxi.

She needs to have a good talk with Le Xingxi!

After Xichun finished writing according to Zhongtian's instructions, she said to Zhongtian, "Master, there is one more thing. I found out! Shan Fuping said that before Ye Qing came to the capital, he lived in a small town called Yulin for five years!"

According to Shan Fuping, Ye Qing was extremely wary of this place, and he revealed it unintentionally once when he was drunk.

Yulin?

"How far is it from here?"

"One hundred kilometers!"

“Okay!” Zhongtian nodded, wanting to go over immediately, but her body was a little weak after the high fever, and Xia Muning, who came in, supported her. “My lady, we can talk about it after you’ve recovered.”

Zhongtian nodded to Xia Muning, agreeing.

Xia Muning touched Zhongtian's head and said in surprise, "Does he have a fever again? Why is he being so obedient?"

Zhong Tian smiled, looked at Xia Muning, and said, "Muning, I will treat you well from now on and listen to you. I will not let you be sad!"

Xia Muning's smile immediately faded.

"Even if you try to sweet-talk me like this, I won't soften my heart. Now that Xia Jin'an has left, I will never allow him to come back in!"

Zhongtian felt a pang of sadness; she had indeed hurt Mu Ning before.

By the next day, Nakata was completely recovered.

Xichun came to report that General Yue had agreed to meet, and they arranged to meet at Shilipo outside the city.

Zhongtian gave Xichun a sample of a repeating crossbow and some men, instructing her to do her best to delay General Yue's advance and prevent her from returning so soon.

Xichun nodded.

Zhongtian changed into black clothes in his room, thinking about what to say to Le Xingxi, when Xia Muning pushed open the door and came in, her face cold and indifferent, asking icily, "My lady, you've just recovered from a serious illness? Where are you planning to go?"

Zhong Tian looked at Xia Muning, hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and took Xia Muning's hand: "I'm going to see Le Xingxi, and talk to him..."

Before Zhong Tian could finish speaking, Xia Muning suddenly shook off Zhong Tian's hand and said coldly, "You're not allowed to go!"

Xia Muning was extremely uneasy! She had just left Xia Jin'an, and now was Le Xingxi coming? Xia Jin'an could leave gracefully, but could Le Xingxi leave gracefully as well?

Will not!

Anxiety filled his heart, causing him to reveal a hint of his bossy and cold nature. As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them.

He immediately looked at Nakata with a guilty conscience.

Zhongtian looked at him, seemingly unperturbed by his words. Zhongtian touched Xia Muning's face and said gently, "Muning, then come with me!"

Xia Muning admitted that he was extremely moved at that moment.

However, he shook his head.

The General's Mansion was not a place he could enter and leave at will. Even for Zhong Tian alone, entering the General's Mansion was somewhat risky, let alone bringing him along.

Xia Muning backed down: "My lady, you must come back, no matter how late. I will always wait for you."

"it is good!"

Zhongtian followed Xichun out the door.

Upon arriving at the General's Mansion, Zhongtian hid in the shadows and watched as General Yue led a large group of guards out the door before quietly sneaking into Yue Xingxi's room!

Before even knocking, Zhongtian heard a familiar voice coming from inside. The voice was icy cold, like ice in winter, and Zhongtian felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing it!

"Xingxi, tell me, who is your lover?"