16 The Fiancée Appears
It was unprecedented for the Young Sect Master of Cloud Heaven Palace to be sent to the Sacred Ground Academy for further studies, but Yun Xiu had overruled all objections, insisting on it, her reasoning being—
“As my chosen successor for the future Grand Palace Master, Wenqing must not only excel in cultivation but also in interpersonal relationships. Studying at the academy and interacting with prodigies from other kingdoms will help her understand herself better and forge valuable friendships, paving the way for her future.”
The other seven Palace Masters found Yun Xiu’s words strange, as Yun Xiu herself was the least socially adept among all the past Grand Palace Masters.
Huangfu Wenqing also didn’t understand why her master suddenly decided to send her to the Sacred Ground Academy for a year, but she was happy about it.
Because this was when Yan Zhen finished his graduation ceremony and headed to the Sacred Ground Academy.
Perhaps, she could have a “chance encounter” with him on the airship and, as his fiancée, accompany him on his academic journey, experiencing a sweet and sour romance~~~
Thinking of this, Huangfu Wenqing was filled with anticipation.
—This was already different from her previous life.
Not long ago, her master returned from the Great Marsh Desert and discovered that an outer sect elder was colluding with the Demon Realm. She ordered the Enforcement Elder to arrest him.
That outer sect elder was one of the catalysts for the conflict between Yan Zhen and Cloud Heaven Palace in her previous life. Huangfu Wenqing had long wanted to deal with him but couldn’t find a suitable excuse.
Now, his death had nothing to do with Yan Zhen, and the relationship between her and Yan Zhen wasn’t as tense as in her previous life. Even if she lost the duel a year later, Cloud Heaven Palace wouldn’t see Yan Zhen as a threat and attack him, nor would they take Grandpa Yan Lie hostage to threaten him.
Of course, things might not be that simple, but in any case, it wouldn’t deteriorate to the point it did in her previous life.
She could finally let go of her guilt and be with Yan Zhen without any psychological burden.
“Phew…”
Huangfu Wenqing exhaled slowly, releasing her chaotic thoughts.
Boarding the airship, the young men and women on deck looked at her curiously. Huangfu Wenqing calmly scanned the crowd and, to her surprise, spotted a familiar face.
It wasn’t her beloved fiancé, but her impertinent younger… sister-in-law-to-be.
The other party also noticed Huangfu Wenqing and, together with her companion, marched over aggressively, questioning her rudely, “Huangfu, why are you here? Aren’t you the Young Sect Master of Cloud Heaven Palace? What are you doing going to the Sacred Ground Academy?”
Huangfu Wenqing calmly assessed Yan Meng’er, a mere nine-star Mystic One, finding it almost laughable: “Yan Meng’er, after a year, you’re still so weak.”
“Hehe, are you so strong?” Yan Meng’er retorted. “What’s the use of being strong if Cousin doesn’t like you!”
A critical hit!
Huangfu Wenqing could sense that even though she had planted the Succubus blood within herself, becoming Yan Zhen’s “slave,” he didn’t have deep feelings for her.
However, she was still Yan Zhen’s fiancée, and her master was his first love. With these two identities, how could she possibly lose to a mere Yan Meng’er?
Ridiculous.
“As if he likes you very much.” Huangfu Wenqing crossed her arms, her expression disdainful, looking down at the petite Yan Meng’er from her taller stature. “You’ve already hurt him. Do you think you can easily go back to how things were before?”
If this were right after her rebirth, these words would have easily broken through Yan Meng’er’s defenses, dealing 1000% critical damage to her fragile heart. But now, she and her cousin had successfully won back their cousin’s heart, so she didn’t care at all!
“Our relationship isn’t going back to how it was before; it’s even better now.” Yan Meng’er raised her chin proudly. “My cousin and I are destined to marry Cousin as concubines. You, his fiancée in name only, should just step aside.”
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Huangfu Wenqing was about to retort when she suddenly noticed a different kind of alluring aura around Yan Meng’er, incongruous with her sweet, childlike face.
Besides her annoying 36D chest, this mature, almost wife-like aura irritated Huangfu Wenqing, as it was a “feminine charm” she couldn’t exude at her current age.
What did this little vixen eat to become like this…
“I’m too lazy to argue with you. Yan Zhen should be on this airship too, right? Which cabin is he in? Take me to him.”
Yan Meng’er said smugly, “Sorry, Cousin said he’ll be cultivating during the journey and won’t be seeing any visitors. You should just give up—Senior Sister Xue’er, let’s go. Don’t waste time on irrelevant people.”
Yan Meng’er then pulled Mi Xue’er away.
Huangfu Wenqing didn’t chase after them but went to the reception instructors to register, obtaining her cabin key and asking about Yan Zhen’s cabin.
“Student Yan Zhen is in room number three on the third floor.”
Huangfu Wenqing was overjoyed. Her cabin was room number four on the third floor, right next to Yan Zhen’s!
Fate!
Opportunity!
Heaven was encouraging her to pursue him bravely!
Arriving on the third floor, Huangfu Wenqing didn’t even enter her own room, planning to knock on Yan Zhen’s door directly.
However, just as she raised her hand, the door to room number two opened, and a beautiful girl with a high ponytail walked out.
Huangfu Wenqing immediately recognized her: “Wait, you’re Yan Zhen’s cousin, Yan Ruyu, right?”
Yan Ruyu paused, looked closely at the girl in the green dress, and quickly recognized the outfit, surprised. “You’re… Huangfu Wenqing? Why are you here? Did the airship really come to Cloud Heaven Palace…?”
Huangfu Wenqing didn’t harbor any animosity towards Yan Ruyu and even wanted to get closer to her. “Yes, Master specifically sent me to the Sacred Ground Academy for a year of study. For the next year, we’ll be classmates. Pleased to meet you, Cousin Ruyu.”
However, Huangfu Wenqing didn’t know that because Yan Meng’er had constantly complained about her to Yan Ruyu, coupled with some unpleasant memories from her previous life, Yan Ruyu also had a low opinion of her.
“Hello, Miss Huangfu.”
“You can just call me Wenqing. I’m Yan Zhen’s fiancée, so there’s no need to be so formal.”
Mentioning the word “fiancée” made Yan Ruyu even more wary.
In her heart, Huangfu Wenqing, with the title of “fiancée,” was a powerful rival, especially since this rival wanted Yan Zhen to marry into Cloud Heaven Palace and monopolize him, leaving nothing for her and her sister!
The more she thought about it, the more infuriating it became.
However, unlike Yan Meng’er, Yan Ruyu wouldn’t say whatever was on her mind.
“Are you looking for Yan Zhen, Miss Wenqing?”
“Yes, I heard he’s in room number three. I happen to be in room number four, so I came to say hello.”
“Room number three has been given to Meng’er and Xue’er. Yan Zhen is currently staying with Instructor Yu Xuan in room number one.”
“Eh?”
Staying with Instructor Yu Xuan? This “Instructor Yu Xuan” sounded like a female instructor. W-wasn’t that inappropriate?
Seeing her bewildered expression, Yan Ruyu said, “I’ll take you there.”
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