Chapter 541 - 264: Sigh, Where Did Mother Go?

Chapter 541: Chapter 264: Sigh, Where Did Mother Go?

Lady Lan wasn’t angry. Instead, her lips curved into a faint smile as she reached up and untied the sash.

The wide black robe slipped to the floor, revealing the delicate figure it had concealed.

She had already changed into a form-fitting, light-blue court dress.

The soft, clinging fabric perfectly accentuated her voluptuous curves.

Her waist was so slender it seemed it could be encircled by a single hand, yet her hips were full and round, creating a breathtaking contrast with her shoulders.

The allure of a mature woman intertwined with the graceful bearing of a long-time leader, making her seem like a ripe peach, exuding a silent yet potent temptation.

"Sun Zhenfu."

Lan Yufei’s voice was gentle, her gaze soft and alluring.

"Today, I... have no desire to argue with you."

Normally, she would have met Sun Yuzhi’s blunt sarcasm with a sharp retort of her own, refusing to back down an inch.

But Sun Yuzhi had fought hard to protect the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect in today’s bloody battle, nearly getting injured in the process. Lan Yufei would not forget this kindness.

As long as the other woman didn’t push things too far, she was willing to be tolerant for the time being.

"If you weren’t trying to steal Chen Sheng, who the hell would want to waste their breath on you!"

Sun Yuzhi snorted, crossing her arms and blocking the doorway, refusing to yield.

This was the very root of her enmity with Lan Yufei.

The woman had not only stolen her opportunity with the Phoenix Yin Gu King but was now brazenly trying to steal the attention of the man she loved.

What woman in the world could remain calm in the face of such actions?

Hearing this, Lan Yufei pressed her lips together, forcing a placating smile as she softened her tone.

"Sun Zhenfu, must we really be so hostile toward one another? Chen Sheng’s future wife is destined to be the legitimate daughter of the Nie Family. That is set in stone.

As for you and I... at the end of the day, neither of us will be his lawfully wedded wife. That being the case, isn’t it unwise for us to fight endlessly, causing unrest in his household and adding to his troubles?

Why don’t we... declare a truce?"

Sun Yuzhi’s gaze narrowed. She stared straight into Lan Yufei’s eyes, remaining silent for several breaths before finally speaking, her tone as cold as ever.

"If you’re willing to call me ’Big Sister’ and know your place, then I... might tolerate your presence."

"By age, I believe I’m two years your senior," Lan Yufei replied, her fine brows knitting together.

"When it comes to Chen Sheng, it’s about who was here first. I met him first, so naturally, I’m the Big Sister."

Sun Yuzhi lifted her chin, her tone resolute.

"But it seems Governor Sun... hasn’t been formally married into the family either, has she?"

Lan Yufei scoffed lightly. The forced, placating smile vanished from her face, replaced by a more serious expression.

If Chen Sheng had already formally wed Sun Yuzhi, she wouldn’t have minded humbling herself and calling the other woman ’Big Sister’ for the sake of peace.

The problem was, Chen Sheng was still unmarried. Other than his engagement to the young lady of the Nie Family, he had no official wife.

To speak of ’first come, first served’ at this point was... rather baseless.

"Forget it. I won’t waste my breath arguing with you."

Sun Yuzhi seemed to be losing her patience.

"In any case... Chen Sheng and I will be returning to Ning’an soon."

"You’re... going back to Ning’an?"

At these words, Lan Yufei’s expression changed almost imperceptibly. Her gaze shot past Sun Yuzhi, landing anxiously on Chen Sheng, who was seated inside the room.

"The Nanzhao affair is concluded, and Elder Nie will be staying behind to contend with the Profound Yin Valley. I have no reason to linger."

Chen Sheng gave a slight nod, confirming Sun Yuzhi’s statement.

"Then... what about me?"

Beneath her sleeve, Lan Yufei’s fingers quietly clenched into a fist. A faint tremor, one even she didn’t notice, crept into her voice.

"You?"

Sun Yuzhi’s gaze snapped back to her, brows furrowed as she spoke bluntly.

"Can you just abandon the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect? The internal strife may have been quelled for now, but the external threats remain. The sect’s strength has been critically wounded. How can Ouyang Ke possibly handle this mess by himself?"

To be honest, she didn’t want Lan Yufei to go back to Ning’an with Chen Sheng.

That was her territory.

In her heart, she hoped to have Chen Sheng all to herself during the time before he fulfilled his marriage contract with the Nie Family. How could she allow an outsider to intrude?

"If Lady Lan is willing, you are welcome to return to Ning’an with me."

Chen Sheng reached out and gently squeezed Sun Yuzhi’s tense hand, murmuring a few soothing words. His gaze, however, rested calmly on Lan Yufei.

He was not a heartless man, nor was he the type to love and then leave someone.

Although his relationship with Lan Yufei had begun as a mixture of mutual benefit and circumstantial pressure...

...they had consummated their union. Since she had neither betrayed nor harmed him, he would not turn her away if she was willing to come with him.

"I..."

Lan Yufei’s lips parted, but she was rendered speechless.

How could she not want to leave with Chen Sheng immediately?

He was her man, and they were connected by the Yin-Yang Gu King. Only by staying together could they maximize the Gu King’s potential, which would be of great benefit to both their cultivation.

But the reality was that the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect was in a precarious state, its very survival hanging in the balance.

She... couldn’t leave just yet.

Ouyang Ke was an adult, and his cultivation had reached the Profound Mastery realm, but if he were to suddenly take on this heavy burden and face the immense pressure from both within and outside the sect without her support...

...she feared the outcome would be uncertain at best.

"Once... once the situation in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has truly stabilized, and Ke’Er can stand on his own two feet..."

Lan Yufei’s voice trailed off. Then, as if she had made a decision, she looked up to meet Chen Sheng’s gaze, her own now firm.

"I will come find you in Ning’an."

"Alright."

Chen Sheng wasn’t surprised by her answer. He gave a slight nod.

"Then I will be in Ning’an, awaiting your good news."

Though Lan Yufei and Ouyang Ke were not mother and son by blood, she had raised and taught him for many years, and their bond was no different from that of kin.

It was only reasonable for her to choose to stay and stabilize the sect during such a tumultuous time of upheaval.

"Mm."