The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

After saying that, Bai Rufeng glanced at the man sitting in the corner who didn't look at him at all. The man was dressed in a blue robe and was holding a wine pot. He glanced at him casually and continued drinking, but his eyes were fixed on Bai Ruyu out of the corner of his eye with a doting look.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyu, without blushing or panting, walked to a corner with a grin, hugged the man tightly, and said with a smile, "Of course. If he weren't so good to me, Father wouldn't have agreed to let me marry him. As for you, you've been alone for so many years, with so many women chasing after you all over the world. Aren't you tempted at all?"

Bai Rufeng smiled slightly and said, "I don't know. Maybe I haven't found the person I want to be with yet!"

He glanced at Zhou Bumu, who then noticed a slight change in Zhou Bumu's expression. Zhou Bumu pulled Bai Ruyu into his arms and gave Bai Rufeng a provocative look. Bai Rufeng shook his head and chuckled, saying, "I'm your older brother. Don't be jealous of the wrong person."

Zhou Bumu said, "But it is you, my brother, who makes me feel threatened. Unless you bring your other half back soon, I really don't feel comfortable leaving you two alone in a room."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyu angrily elbowed Zhou Bumu and said, "What are you saying? We're siblings, what are you doubting?"

Zhou Bumu remained unfazed and said domineeringly, "What's wrong with siblings? You're twins. Sometimes you don't even need to speak to know what the other is thinking. Compared to me, I feel much closer to you. Naturally, I have to be more careful, lest you get infected and become one of those so-called wandering knights. Wouldn't I be asking for trouble then?"

Bai Ruyu rolled her eyes and said, "Not everyone can be a wandering knight. Look at how pretty I am. If I were to become a wandering knight, I couldn't stand being exposed to the wind and sun. You can put your mind at ease. I can't do it."

Zhou Bumu squinted and said, "There's nothing the people of Qilin Pavilion can't do. I trust you, but I don't trust myself. Since we have nothing else to do, it's best to keep an eye on one thing, so that those who covet you won't always be hovering around you."

After saying that, he seemed to think of someone, and his face suddenly turned murderous as he gritted his teeth. Bai Rufeng said, "Lord Zhou's official position seems to be very leisurely. Every time I come back, I see you guarding this place. Ruyu, do you want to change to someone who doesn't restrict your personal freedom?"

Zhou Bumu cast a murderous gaze at Bai Rufeng, but Bai Rufeng remained calm and sipped his tea indifferently.

Bai Ruyu pouted and said, "We won't change the person. After all, this person has been trained to be like this, it would be a pity to change him. But you, brother, you've been chasing after him for so long and still haven't succeeded. What are you thinking?"

Bai Rufeng paused, silently glancing at Bai Ruyu, then at Zhou Bumu. Zhou Bumu scoffed, "You've been chasing a woman for years, and Bai Xia Ke's name has spread throughout the martial arts world. How come you haven't found a single woman?"

Anyone with eyes could see that Bai Ruyu probably couldn't resist investigating his whereabouts and then telling the man in front of her about it as a joke.

Suddenly, he felt a little itchy, raised his hand, and the teacup in his hand flew towards Zhou Bumu. Zhou Bumu's expression remained unchanged, and he caught the teacup with a single move. He raised the teacup to Bai Rufeng and said, "Thank you for the gift, brother-in-law. I am very grateful."

Bai Rufeng picked up a cup and said calmly, "You're welcome. I just think being sarcastic is a disease that needs treatment. Brother Mu, you should see a doctor."

Zhou Bumu said directly, "Thank you for your concern, brother-in-law. My wife Ruyu knows perfectly well whether I am or not, so there is no need for you to worry."

Zhou Bumu finished his tea in one gulp and tossed the cup back to Bai Rufeng, who caught it and placed it on the table. Bai Ruyu continued, "You guys have nothing better to do. I'm not saying this to be mean, but brother, if you like her, just go for it! Our Qilin Pavilion already told you her current location, so why can't you win her over? What are you doing?"

Bai Rufeng smiled slightly and said, "It will be soon. Haste makes waste."

Zhou Bumu's expression changed, and he laughed, "Your brother is slowly boiling a frog in lukewarm water, so don't worry about it."

Bai Ruyu immediately retorted angrily, "What do you mean by 'boiling a frog in lukewarm water'? What if the fire goes out and the frog escapes?"

Bai Rufeng said, "The fire can't be extinguished. Don't forget, anger can be a trigger for the heart. Your Lord Zhou probably knows this all too well."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bumu gave Bai Rufeng a warning look, and Bai Ruyu immediately glared at Zhou Bumu and said, "You better shut up, or you can go out and guard the gate."

Zhou Bumu immediately shut up and continued drinking.

What happened back then is a deep pain in his heart. If so many things hadn't happened, his and Ruyu's child would probably be a year old by now. Unfortunately, time cannot be turned back, and he can only hold her in his arms possessively, never leaving her side.

Bai Rufeng changed the subject, looking at Bai Ruyu and said, "The Northern Desert is now running smoothly, so it seems you have everything under control. I just don't know what Father and Mother are thinking. Why haven't they established a King of the Northern Desert yet? Are they still saving him for me?"

Bai Ruyu immediately put aside her anger and said, "Of course we're waiting for you. Otherwise, who else can be the king of this northern desert? You know, the Yue Kingdom is no longer viable, but because of the Qilin Pavilion and the Great Northwest, there are still some people who dare not make a move."

However, I've heard that a mysterious force is operating in the shadows, causing those who wanted to target the Yue Kingdom to suffer losses in silence. I wonder who this person is, managing to keep their identity hidden from the Qilin Pavilion.

Bai Rufeng paused, smiled, and said, "You'll find out soon enough, and she'll become your sister-in-law."

"You mean... her?"

Bai Ruyu was taken aback, while Bai Rufeng nodded: "The Emperor of Yue is her younger brother. Do you think she would just watch her own brother be bullied? Although she didn't take anything with her when she left, a shrewd and calculating person like her would always leave herself some way out."

Bai Ruyu immediately stepped forward and slammed her hand on the table, saying, "So, you knew all along that you would let the tiger return to the mountain? Aren't you afraid that she will make a comeback and cause us no peace?"

Bai Rufeng said, "Calm down, little sister. Judging from the situation back then, if we didn't want to become enemies with Chu Tianyi, their ruthlessness wouldn't mean we were unjust. However, we never let Chang Le go. So, would He Xinle willingly go back to the Northwest with Chu Tianyi and still not care about the life and death of Yue Kingdom?"

Bai Ruyu said, "Don't give me any objective reasons. You just have your eye on her, so you're using your position for personal gain, right?"

Bai Rufeng laughed and said, "If Father hadn't been pulling the strings behind the scenes, then what I did would indeed be using public office for private gain. But the mastermind behind all of this is your father, that big shot. I was just doing what was convenient. If you want to blame someone, go find Father."

Besides, if I weren't sure she wouldn't hurt us again, do you really think I'd still be stuck in her sandstorm by now?

Ten years have passed. Bai Rufeng thought that ten years would be enough for him to forget everything from his childhood, such as Chang Le, which never even began. But as time passed, that stubborn figure remained in his heart, as unyielding as a rock, and he was sinking deeper and deeper into it. He realized that he should make a move.

Three years of pursuit, three years of planning, now it's time to reap the rewards. He smiled slightly and said, "Sand is easily blown away in the wind, so the net must be woven finely. Like rain, I need your help."

Next, the brother and sister chased Zhou Bumu out together and secretly talked in the room for an afternoon. Zhou Bumu acted as a doorman, standing outside the door for two hours. He tried several times to break down the door and rush in to take his little wife away, but after thinking about it, he felt that he could not lose more than he gained, so he held back.

My brother is alright, he's alright.

"The Yue Kingdom is currently at peace, so Your Excellency need not worry."

In Shazhao, a small town in the northern desert, Chang Le was looking at the letter in her hand. After listening to the maid beside her, she nodded and said, "That's good. Although I can't help him any more, I've done my part, and I have a clear conscience."

The maid Caiyun smiled and said, "Of course, ever since the Pavilion Master was brought back by the Killer Master, our Liusha Pavilion's business has improved a lot. Especially in the last three years, it seems that everything we do has gone smoothly. Pavilion Master, you are our Liusha's benefactor."

Chang Le smiled upon hearing this.

Liusha Pavilion was a traveling caravan. When she left the capital, she contacted the people she had previously arranged and left Yue Kingdom together, a place filled with both her joy and sorrow. She felt it was necessary to leave for a while.

During her subsequent journey, she encountered this caravan. The caravan was not large, but because it traveled in the desert year-round, it was called Quicksand. However, this time, Quicksand Pavilion encountered unprecedented harm.

The desert is an unpredictable place where danger can appear at any time. After discussing with his people, Chang Le decided to take the risk and cross the desert to start over in the other side.

Therefore, when danger struck, she unexpectedly encountered the people of Liusha Pavilion. The two groups joined forces for survival and eventually brought most of the people out of the sandstorm. However, Chang Le's men decided to return and part ways with Chang Le.

They were originally people of the martial arts world, risking their lives for money. The fact that the regular customers could still provide them with money was nothing compared to their lives. Moreover, staying in Yue Kingdom meant they could still be hired, which was better than losing their lives now.

And so, Chang Le was abandoned. The Lord of Liusha Pavilion took pity on her and took her in. Chang Le stayed and became a member of Liusha Pavilion.

The title of Pavilion Master was passed down from the previous Pavilion Master of Liusha Pavilion. When they crossed the desert, that Pavilion Master died from a persistent high fever and entrusted Liusha Pavilion to Chang Le on his deathbed.

Chang Le didn't know what the pavilion master was thinking, but after all, he was her savior, so she had no choice but to accept the mission in this time of crisis.