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

"Master, I'm not like that, I..."

Upon hearing this, Caiyun looked like she was about to cry. Wu Zheng couldn't bear it and said, "Miss, don't be angry. Caiyun only sent the message to my princess because she felt sorry for you. You are a noble lady, yet you have to spend your days in the desert with men. How could my young master not feel sorry for you?"

As for secretly turning Caiyun against me, it was truly because Caiyun was forced into a corner. I used some methods to make Caiyun submit. If you blame me, please take the blame upon myself, and don't let it damage the relationship between you and your mistress.”

Chang Le raised an eyebrow, not expecting Wu Zheng to actually defend Caiyun. But what methods? What methods?

Thinking it over, Chang Le said jokingly, "If my people betray me, then they have betrayed me. The reason doesn't matter. Didn't your Qilin Pavilion teach you that betrayal has no reason?"

Wu Zheng paused, then continued, "The Qilin Pavilion has strict rules and certainly won't tolerate betrayal. However, Caiyun's actions don't count as betrayal; she was merely..."

Chang Le asked directly, "But what?"

Wu Zheng didn't know what to say for a long time. Caiyun had been forced to lower her head and was in tears. Looking at Caiyun, Chang Le felt sorry for her. After all, although she felt uncomfortable, she had never blamed Caiyun.

If the Qilin Pavilion wanted information about someone, it wouldn't take much effort at all. Even without Caiyun, there would be someone else. As for choosing Caiyun, it can only mean that the other party really wanted to learn more about her daily life.

Although saying this might seem like she was trying to whitewash the other person, Chang Le would never admit it at this moment. Just as she was about to take back what she had just said, Wu Zheng suddenly said, "Caiyun broke into your residence and was captured by me. You gave me a strict order to make her work for you without harming her. I had no choice but to use my good looks to get rid of her."

"Pfft! What did you say?"

Chang Le looked up, her eyes shifting between Cai Yun and Wu Zheng with disbelief. Cai Yun's face was so low it was almost buried in the sand. Wu Zheng also had his head down, but he was much more composed than Cai Yun. Their hands were clasped together, a smile playing on Chang Le's eyes. Wu Zheng was using considerable force, and Cai Yun struggled several times but couldn't break free.

Wu Zheng said, "That's right. I took advantage of Miss Caiyun's purity and chastity to get a look at her body. But I will definitely take responsibility for her. I am not a despicable person. I keep my word. As long as you agree now, I have already prepared the betrothal gifts. I am just waiting for you to nod."

Caiyun was at a loss, fearing that Chang Le would not allow it, and helplessly whispered, "Miss."

Wu Zheng's attitude was firm, and the calmness in his eyes made Chang Le feel that Caiyun had met the right person. Just as she was about to agree, the guide walked over as if he were still alive, looking bewildered, and said, "Young master, it's time to set off. What's wrong with you all?"

Wu Zheng glared angrily at the guide, who was bewildered. Chang Le chuckled and stood up, saying, "Alright, let's go!"

She neither agreed nor disagreed, which made Caiyun's heart flutter wildly. She immediately shook off Wu Zheng's hand and said, "It's all your fault. What did you say? Now the Pavilion Master is really angry with me."

Wu Zheng explained helplessly, "No, your sect leader isn't that kind of person. Otherwise, why would my princess have been glaring at me for so many years? Don't worry, our deal will definitely be done."

Chang Le is not a heartless person; otherwise, things wouldn't have ended that way back then. At the very least, she still had the ability to protect herself.

Caiyun was preoccupied and didn't think about whether Wu Zheng was right or wrong. She just lowered her head and went to Chang Le's side without saying a word, following closely behind her.

Chang Le had already mounted the camel, while Cai Yun was still standing to the side. Chang Le saw this and said, "What are you doing? If you don't get on now, it will be too late. The guide just said that a sandstorm is coming."

After Chang Le finished speaking, before Cai Yun could speak, he said to Wu Zheng, "Today Cai Yun rode with you. The sandstorm came a bit suddenly. I'm afraid my martial arts skills aren't good enough to hold Cai Yun back."

Wu Zheng nodded, rode up on his camel, and pulled Caiyun up with him. Caiyun was startled and clung tightly to Wu Zheng's waist, looking bewildered.

Chang Le laughed and said, "Silly girl, you're destined to be completely controlled by others in this life. No wonder when the master died, he asked me to take over the Quicksand, and his first condition was to find you a good husband. But it seems I don't need to worry about this. He found one himself."

Upon hearing Chang Le's words, Caiyun was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears of joy. Wu Zheng said helplessly, "If you keep crying, the sand will all come in."

The journey was fraught with peril, but thanks to the guide's exceptional navigation skills, they successfully avoided the sandstorm, quickly reached land, and delivered the animals within the allotted time.

Chang Le breathed a long sigh of relief. When she saw the little girl Caiyun happily hugging Wu Zheng and laughing, she suddenly felt a little jealous.

They've all found their partners, but what about her?

Suddenly, Bai Rufeng's face, which was so offensive that it could be cursed by gods and men, appeared before her eyes. Chang Le was startled and quickly slapped herself, scolding in a low voice, "What are you thinking? You're wrong. No matter how handsome he is, he's still my brother. You could be his mother."

"Whose mother do you want to be?"

Startled by the sudden sound, she looked up in a panic and met someone's bright and clear eyes. Chang Le immediately leaned back, but almost fell because of her unsteady center of gravity. Bai Rufeng stepped forward to support her and laughed, "You're so old and you still like to fall. Sure enough, I can't rest easy when I'm not by your side."

Chang Le steadied herself, quickly pushed Bai Rufeng aside, and turned around, coldly saying, "Is it good that you've been mocking me like this? Is this the leftist side of the young master of Qilin Pavilion? I've learned my lesson."

Bai Rufeng said, "Do you despise me so much? Then why do you call my name in your dreams at night?"

Chang Le was stunned. When did she call his name?

"Slander! I've never dreamed, so why would I mention your name?"

Bai Rufeng leaned closer to her, closing the distance between them, and said in a deep voice, "Of course I heard it with my own ears. Do you think it was when the yellow sand was covering the sky that you were held in someone's arms?"

Who? Isn't he the guide?

Chang Le was completely bewildered. When she looked up and met Bai Rufeng's matter-of-fact expression, she realized that the guide was Bai Rufeng in disguise.

Suddenly, she thought of the guide's intentional or unintentional concern for her over the past few days, as well as the coincidences when she was alone with other men, including Wu Zheng. Instantly, everything came to light, and Chang Le felt her heart pounding uncontrollably.

What is this? Oh no, how could she be so easily moved? She's been following him for three or four years and she didn't feel anything at all? Chang Le, are you sick? No, this can't be. She's at least five or six years older than this brat. She can't be so easily swayed.

Thinking it over, Chang Le turned around, raised an eyebrow and said mockingly, "Is that so? It seems that the people of Qilin Pavilion are quite idle, actually having time to play such low-level games. My Liusha Pavilion dares not accompany you. Young Pavilion Master, please take care, I won't see you off."

Chang Le turned and left, with Bai Rufeng following closely behind: "Why bother seeing me off? I'll go wherever you go, there's no need for a farewell."

Chang Le stopped, turned around abruptly, and gritted her teeth: "So you're trying to cling to me?"

Bai Rufeng shook his head solemnly: "How can you say I'm clinging to you? I'm clinging to you outright."

Damn! I have a feeling this kid is using underhanded tactics.

Chang Le frowned: "Bai Rufeng, can you stop being so childish? How old are you? Can't you stop making people worry?"

Bai Rufeng blinked and suddenly laughed, "No, what I worry my parents about is my marriage. They both complain that I've been chasing a wife for ten years and still haven't succeeded. Even my sister is married and has children all the time, but I haven't even held my wife's hand yet."

Now my whole family is ashamed of me. If I don't bring my wife back this time, my status at home will continue to decline. My mother might even kick me out of the house with a stick. So you'd better give me an answer quickly; I can't wait much longer.

Chang Le sneered: "Then you don't need to wait. Go find someone else. There are plenty of girls who want to marry you."

Chang Le, you must restrain yourself and not be captivated by his good looks. The person in front of you is not a handsome man, but a man-eating monster. You must remain calm and composed, and do not be fooled by his sudden smile.

Chang Le forced a smile, inwardly disgusted with her habit of going crazy whenever she saw a handsome face.

After leaving the capital, she never felt this way about any man again, and naturally thought that this incident had cured her problem. However, she never expected that her problem would flare up again when she saw this person again.

Sure enough, she clashed with the people from the Qilin Pavilion.

Unexpectedly, Bai Rufeng suddenly burst into laughter, winking at her, and said, "But I just like you. I've been bewitched by you since I was a child ten years ago. Chang Le, it's your fault. I was just a child back then."

A mouthful of blood stuck in her throat. Chang Le felt both angry and amused. Just as she was about to argue, Bai Rufeng suddenly pushed her, and she was forced to lean against the wall. Bai Rufeng looked down at her and surrounded her.

"Chang Le, the me of ten years ago is still the same me today. Ten years ago, this heart was beating for you. Now, do you think it's possible for it not to beat for you? So, you must take responsibility."

"It doesn't matter if you don't take responsibility. I'll act in the unique way of the Shangguan family, carrying you back and executing you on the spot. I believe everyone is waiting for me to take you back. I've waited ten years, and I can't wait any longer. Chang Le, ask yourself honestly, at this moment, do you really have absolutely no feelings for me?"

He raised his fingers, long and strong, and remained motionless over her heart.

Chang Le was speechless. At this moment, what could possibly replace the decision made by her heart?

Perhaps the wheel of fate has never stopped turning, but the person chasing it has never given up. He continues to silently pursue what he wants, without ever changing. If that's the case, then why search and search, going against one's own heart?

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