I long to return home!

Time flies, the moonlight is hazy, and a desolate cold wind rustles the flowers and plants in the courtyard. Under the moonlight, a figure stands quietly in front of the door.

After Xu Tao and the others left, the entire courtyard returned to silence. Xue Wu was the only one left in the huge courtyard. After exchanging a few words of farewell with Xiaoyao, he was filled with disappointment.

"Ugh... What should I do? I really didn't mean to..."

His desolate figure lingered in the courtyard for a moment, then he sighed and pushed open the door, collapsing onto the wide bed. He was filled with immense regret for not having observed it more closely earlier; now the wood was a table, and while he had feasted his eyes, it was all for naught...

His expression turned somewhat cold. How would he face her in the future? Not to mention the possibility of disaster befalling him tomorrow...

Just as Xue Wu was sinking into despair, there was a knock on the door. He looked coldly at the beautiful figure that appeared on the door and said indifferently, "You can leave now. I want to be alone today."

Upon hearing this, the person outside the door did not leave. Instead, they decisively pushed open the door and saw Jin Lingjiao walking arrogantly to the bedside, leaning down to look at the decadent Xue Wu.

"What's wrong with you? Weren't you having a great time eating just now?" Jin Lingjiao slumped down next to Xue Wu, turning to look at his lifeless face.

"Why are you here?" Xue Wu asked in a cold voice.

"Grandma sees your bed is so big, I'll keep you company since you're lonely. By the way, you still haven't answered my question?" Jin Lingjiao said.

"I'm in a bad mood. You can leave now. I want to be alone for a while," Xue Wu said calmly.

"No way!" Jin Lingjiao rolled around on the bed like a rogue.

"If you don't leave, I won't be polite." Xue Wu turned his head and looked at Jin Lingjiao with a cold gaze.

"Alright, I really want to see how you're going to treat me rudely." Jin Lingjiao chuckled and rolled over to Xue Wu's side.

Xue Wu took a deep breath, as if making up his mind. Anyway, who knows what tomorrow will bring? He waved his hand lightly, and the door closed tightly. Then, he used his other hand to hold Jin Lingjiao's hands on the headboard: "Are you sure you don't want to leave?"

"Not leaving? What, do you perhaps want to..." Jin Ling said with a charming smile. Far from being afraid, she showed off her fair neck and puffed out her chest. After spending so many days together, if Xue Wu really wanted to... he would have acted long ago. Why wait until now? She was certain that Xue Wu was just bluffing her.

But as Jin Lingjiao puffed out her chest, Xue Wu swallowed hard, his lust flaring up. He gripped her hands tightly, preventing her from moving, and actually kissed her neck. Then, to Jin Lingjiao's shock, he ripped open her clothes, revealing her snow-white skin. The embroidered golden phoenix bodice came into view, further fueling his lust.

"No...no..." Jin Lingjiao's eyes were wet, her lips trembled slightly, and her voice trembled as she released a heavy sorrow, as if she were carrying an unspeakable burden.

She tried to break free but her hands were firmly locked, and her body was pinned down and unable to move. With tears in her eyes, she looked at the person who had defiled her and cried uncontrollably.

Xue Wu remained unmoved, tearing at Jin Lingjiao's clothes with insatiable hunger. Just as his bodice was about to be ripped off, the latter's heartbroken sobs brought him back to his senses for a moment. He looked up and saw Jin Lingjiao disheveled and crying uncontrollably.

"I'm...I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." Xue Wu lowered his head and apologized softly over and over again. He took out "Ruogu" and draped it over the other person before collapsing onto the bed frame.

"You...you..." Jin Lingjiao tried hard to control her emotions, but in expressing herself, her voice was distorted by an invisible force, and every word carried a heavy burden of sorrow.

Looking at Xue Wu's gloomy face, and then at her torn clothes, she cried sadly. Her heart was in turmoil, and she hesitated. Finally, she threw herself into Xue Wu's arms and hugged him tightly.

Xue Wu was taken aback. Looking at Jin Lingjiao, who was lying in his arms in pain, he clenched his fist tightly, smiled with a hint of self-deprecation, gently stroked her head with his right hand, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I'm sorry..."

Jin Lingjiao gradually fell silent, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Don't do this again next time." As she spoke, she stroked Xue Wu's cheek and kissed him.

Xue Wu was stunned. He gripped her tightly with both hands, his shocked eyes reflecting Jin Lingjiao's beautiful figure. After a moment's hesitation, he pulled her down onto the bed again.

The candlelight flickered in the room, and after a moment it was extinguished by a cool breeze, and the whole room gradually dimmed.

...

The first rays of morning light streamed through the window, gently caressing every corner of the room. Xue Wu slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he did was look down to see Jin Lingjiao fast asleep in his arms. He smiled happily.

Yesterday was long, but nothing happened; the two simply embraced each other, feeling each other's body temperature and breathing.

Xue Wu sighed softly, but felt no regret. Compared to others, he was already quite happy, which strengthened his resolve to return to his hometown.

Mom and Dad, you have a daughter-in-law now.

His face lit up with joy, but it quickly turned to worry. He had to get back alive, so he had to do something.

After a moment's hesitation, Xue Wu lifted the covers, tidied his appearance, and put on his clothes. Just as he was about to get out of bed, Jin Lingjiao woke up and leaned on his shoulder, asking, "Where are you going?"

"I have some things to take care of. I'll be back soon," Xue Wu said calmly, then turned to Jin Lingjiao, who was only wearing a gold bodice, and asked, "Do you have any more clothes?"

"Yes." Jin Lingjiao put the clothes that had been torn last night into her storage bag, and then took out a new dress that looked exactly the same and put it on.

Xue Wu put on his shoes, tossed his long hair behind him, and said calmly, "Wait for me to come back, I'll cook you something delicious." With that, he pushed open the door and left.

Following his memories of yesterday, Xue Wu arrived at the palace, only to be startled to find several slash marks on the gate. Turning around, he saw that the slash marks had neatly sliced ​​off the wall behind him.

He swallowed hard, still feeling a lingering fear, but he had to deal with this matter; otherwise, he would never feel at ease. Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly felt a chill behind him, a sharp, piercing sensation pressing against his skin. He turned around, suppressing his fear. Lei Mengying, her face grim, held the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder Blade squarely against his heart and said coldly, "So you still know how to come back."

Xue Wu swallowed hard, but thinking of Jin Lingjiao, his face hardened, and he said decisively, "I can give you anything except my life."

"If I were to take your life, do you think you have the right to negotiate with me?" Lei Mengying's purple eyes were filled with a cold glint as she thrust the blade forward, with blood trickling from its edge.

"You won't give me your life, but this life no longer belongs solely to me. I'll grant you anything else you ask." Xue Wu gripped the blade embedded in his skin tightly, refusing to let go even as his hand was cut.

"Who cares about you?" Lei Mengying sheathed her sword, then raised it high, and instantly layers of purple lightning crackled around the blade as she slashed down.