Chapter Ninety-Six: The Company

Back at the company, the moment the two of them walked in, they were stopped at the entrance. Two security guards, faces stern and full of authority, looked at them coldly and said, “Sorry, the area has been sealed off. No entry allowed.”

Ouyang Zhuo flared up instantly. “Open your eyes and look carefully. Do you know who this is?” he shouted, stepping forward and giving the guard a shove in the chest.

...

Previously, when Lin Xuechu was in this world, she had planned to go find An Suihe with Mu Jinhan as soon as they came down from the mountain. Although her own family would never go to such extremes as Zheng Xiaoyang, it still fostered a certain anxiety about partners in many people.

Her actions were an unmistakable hint: if she wasn’t pleased today, no one would be getting the serpent-blossom.

“Princess, you must handle this well. Remember, under no circumstances must Ruan Di think I am a bad person. Do you understand?” The emperor calmly pursed his lips as he spoke.

Watching his neighbors bustling about each day, Qin Yi found his own idleness terribly dull. Sometimes, he, too, felt the urge to do something.

The alpha wolf came up to Qin Yue, nuzzling her affectionately. Qin Yue Lou wrapped her arms around its head, resting her forehead against its fur.

There was no apparent feeling, yet the moment Mu Jinhan posed the question, something stirred within her.

Lady Liu opened her mouth to continue, but in the next instant, the emperor drew a dagger and gripped her chin, forcing her mouth open.

Auntie Xie let out a deep sigh and thought to herself: So be it! To die here and be done with it—at least I can join my dear son in the afterlife.

Luo Feng followed Ye Zihan to Kunshan. After all, Ye Zihan was hopeless with directions and knew nothing of Qiulan Continent. If she got lost or wandered into the arms of some formidable power, it would spell trouble.

At dusk, when the banquet ended, the guests dispersed in a merry haze. Ming Yue also left Prince Qi’s palace and returned to the residence of hostages, but didn’t stay long before setting out again—no one stopped him, for his house arrest had been lifted and his freedom restored. Now, he could go wherever he pleased.

“There is a third of the way left. Remember, keep your mind as clear as a mirror—then all illusions will fall away from you.” Luo Feng whispered quietly in Ye Zihan’s ear.

Everyone present was astounded, including the three judges on the bench. Stunned and speechless, they found themselves without a single counterargument: every piece of evidence was irrefutable and entirely exonerated Chen Feng. Even if they had wanted to accuse him, there was now no grounds to do so.

It was clear that nearly all the units had been rented or sold. Buying a dozen or twenty floors might have been easy, but acquiring the entire building was nigh impossible.

In a split second, Teng Long summoned all his formidable power. Not only did he draw upon his spiritual energy, but also a force that had already begun transforming into the breath of a true dragon. In that fleeting moment, he focused everything on shielding his most vital points.

A wave of relief washed over Nangong Tian. He was never one to hide his feelings—if he wanted to say something, he said it.

“Nanny, aren’t you exaggerating a little?” Lady Li brushed a strand of hair from her ear and spoke with feigned nonchalance.

Ah Jiu buried her head in her food; she had to admit, the dishes at Moonview Pavilion were excellent, far better than what she’d had at the general’s estate.

The cycles of heaven and earth have no decisive bearing on peace or chaos in the mortal realm. Celestial omens, such as falling stars and wailing trees, are not to be feared. The true danger lies with mankind—when rulers are corrupt and politics perilous, it is human affairs that bring war and turmoil.

Everyone knew Helian Heyu’s strength, but as for Meng Tian, people only had a vague notion.

Shi Miaomiao glanced over the statement. It basically said that last time’s incident was due to hired online trolls, and declared that such matters would be thoroughly investigated in the future.