Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Ruan Hongshuang was naturally aware of this as well, but she wasn't entirely sure herself, which is why she asked Shen Qingyao.

Upon hearing the word "illusion," Si Jingnian instantly recalled the scene where he had been trapped in it.

Those heartwarming, loving, and enchanting scenes were deeply etched into his heart, impossible to erase no matter what.

Perhaps it was from that moment that Si Jingnian gradually realized that his feelings for Shen Qingyao had undergone a subtle change without him even noticing.

However, this change left him feeling somewhat confused and at a loss.

Just then, Si Jingnian suddenly recalled the scene of his time with Shen Qingyao in the car not long ago.

At that time, when faced with his probing and questioning, Shen Qingyao deliberately pretended to be stupid and tried her best to change the subject, seemingly unwilling to respond to his feelings directly.

Thinking of this, Si Jingnian, whose face had been wearing a gentle smile, suddenly turned grim, as if covered by a layer of frost.

Shen Qingyao keenly noticed the drastic change in Si Jingnian's emotions.

She couldn't help but feel a little confused, and glanced at Si Jingnian with a puzzled look, muttering to herself:

Is there something wrong with this person? How can they change their attitude so suddenly!

Ruan Hongshuang was completely focused on the strange illusion around her, unaware of the subtle atmosphere between Shen Qingyao and Si Jingnian.

At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind: how to escape this terrifying predicament.

"Yaoyao, have you thought of any solutions?"

Ruan Hongshuang asked anxiously.

Shen Qingyao was still pondering Si Jingnian's unusual behavior, but she immediately snapped out of it when she heard her senior sister's call.

She quickly averted her gaze from Si Jingnian and turned her attention to the surroundings.

"Senior Sister, I think we could try some of the more conventional methods for breaking illusions."

Shen Qingyao's tone was somewhat hesitant, as if even she herself didn't quite believe that the suggestion would work.

After all, the illusion before them was truly bizarre, completely different from the illusions that usually arose from the entry of yin energy into the body.

It seemed as if a mysterious and powerful force was controlling everything from behind, inspiring fear in people.

"I think I can give it a try."

"I speak softly," Ruan Hongshuang said, nodding in agreement. At this moment, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with contemplation.

After all, everyone was at a loss when faced with this bizarre and incomprehensible illusion.

In this situation, the only option is to try the simplest and most direct method, hoping to find a chance to break free from the illusion.

After saying that, Ruan Hongshuang took two small steps forward with light, graceful steps.

Once she stood still, the worry on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a look of determination and courage.

Her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed, becoming as sharp as cold stars in an instant, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.

Immediately afterwards, Ruan Hongshuang's hands began to rapidly form hand seals.

Those nimble fingers moved like they were flitting through flowers and brushing against willows, constantly changing gestures with an extremely complex and wonderful rhythm.

Every movement was so light and graceful, like two colorful butterflies dancing among the flowers, bringing a delightful feeling to the eye.

At the same time, a series of deep and mysterious incantations came from Ruan Hongshuang's cherry-like mouth.

These incantations sounded obscure and difficult to understand, but they carried an invisible power that flowed slowly through the air.

Coupled with her solemn and serious face, it inspires awe and a sense of peace in people.

Shen Qingyao gazed silently at the incredibly familiar figure before her, a wave of indescribable sorrow welling up in her heart.

The bittersweet feeling surged into her heart like a tide, making her almost unable to control herself.

It should be noted that she had already been separated from her master Xia Ran and this senior sister Ruan Hongshuang for two lifetimes before they were able to meet again.

But they still retain the same appearance and temperament as I remember.

However, for Shen Qingyao, it felt like a long cycle had passed between them, and all the past events were like a suffocating dream.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao's eyes gradually welled up with tears, her slightly reddened eyes revealing endless emotions and deep disappointment.

These complex emotions intertwined, causing tears to well up in Shen Qingyao's eyes, gradually condensing into a pool of tears that were about to spill over.

All these subtle changes were observed by Si Jingnian, who was standing to the side.

In that instant, Si Jingnian suddenly felt as if something was blocking his heart, making him feel suffocated.

He had never felt this way before; a nameless anxiety and heartache gripped his heart.

Looking at Shen Qingyao's sorrowful expression, Si Jingnian was surprised to find that he couldn't bear to see her even the slightest bit sad.

"Ayao, what's wrong?"

Si Jingnian's concerned voice brought Shen Qingyao back to her senses.

She frantically raised her sleeve, trying to quickly wipe away the tears that were about to well up in her eyes, but a few glistening tears still slid down her cheeks.

However, Shen Qingyao did not want Si Jingnian to see her vulnerable side, so she put on a proud and arrogant attitude.

She tilted her head slightly and said in a somewhat provocative tone:

"Nothing, what's wrong? You're not angry anymore?"

Seeing Shen Qingyao's feigned ease and joking demeanor, Si Jingnian's gloom dissipated slightly.

"Why am I angry?"

As he spoke, a barely perceptible hint of unease flashed across his face, as if he were afraid that Shen Qingyao would see through his true thoughts.

Shen Qingyao knew perfectly well what Si Jingnian was thinking about his stubborn attitude.

She crossed her arms and stared directly at Si Jingnian with an all-knowing gaze, her eyes full of doubt.

Hmph! Does this guy really think she's an idiot? Does he think she can't tell whether he's angry or not?

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao couldn't help but shake her head secretly.

To be honest, Si Jingnian is really too petty and holds grudges.

Is it really necessary for her to hold a grudge until now just because she once mocked him for being tricked by her master?

And his own master was really something, actually trying to fool Si Jingnian with some 'perfect match' destiny. Otherwise, he wouldn't have laughed at Si Jingnian, and Si Jingnian wouldn't have been angry.

Forget it! Thinking back, Si Jingnian had always been very caring and accommodating towards her. She felt that it wouldn't hurt to lower herself for now and put in some effort to coax this narrow-minded and vengeful man.

So she took a deep breath, adjusted her facial expression, adopted a fawning look, and said softly:

"Okay, okay, I admit I misspoke. Please don't take it to heart. Actually, you're the one who's angry. It's me who's suddenly in a bad mood for some reason. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me, okay?"

After saying that, she winked at him and gave him a sweet smile.