CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 269: HEROINE AND DEMONESS

Leng Zhao Yue listened to Yin Shaochen’s words, her eyes dimming slightly. She asked in a soft voice, "Is your fiancée from Medicine Valley?"

Yin Shaochen, still unaware of anything amiss, nodded his head and earnestly looked into Leng Zhao Yue’s eyes as he explained, "Her name is Ye Qiu, she is a few years younger than me. I’ve always treated her like a younger sister. Zhaoyue, rest assured, once the people from Medicine Valley arrive, I will make things clear to them."

Seeing this, Leng Zhao Yue finally slightly curved her lips, even then, Yin Shaochen was overjoyed.

He would forever remember the first time he met Leng Zhao Yue; she was facing a group of masked assailants. Facing her enemies, she was calm and aloof, like a lone wolf. Even when her pure white skirt was stained with fresh blood, she wouldn’t ask anyone for help.

Just one look had moved Yin Shaochen’s heart. He grew up in Chongjian Manor and the women he encountered were either pampered ladies from large sects or arrogant and conceited female disciples boasting about their power and martial arts.

He had never seen a woman as aloof, calm, and stubborn as Leng Zhao Yue before. During the flurry of swordplay, Yin Shaochen made his move and the two of them got acquainted.

Later, he saw her twice more in Jiangning City. Even though she maintained a cold expression, she tenderly delivered food and treated the illnesses of poor children. At that time, Yin Shaochen felt his lifetime was doomed; he truly fell for a woman.

From that day on, they teamed up to ascend the Newcomer List and roamed the world together. Thus, Yin Shaochen learned about Leng Zhao Yue’s background, learning that her master had kept her in seclusion in the wilderness until she had reached a certain level of skill in martial arts before allowing her to venture out.

Right after she came down from the mountains, she encountered mountain bandits robbing people and couldn’t resist helping, which led to her being pursued by the men in black.

"Zhaoyue, come back to Yunzhou City with me, I want to introduce you to my parents," Yin Shaochen looked expectantly at the woman he loved, sincerely asking.

Leng Zhao Yue looked at him uncertainly: "But I have no parents and no background, will the Manor Master and Manor Lady like me?"

Yin Shaochen laughed, "Zhaoyue, do you really think my parents are those kinds of people who despise the poor and love the rich? Rest assured, you’re so outstanding and beautiful, my parents will definitely like you."

Leng Zhao Yue’s lips slightly curled into a smile, making her cold, stiff face seem much softer and even more enchanting.

At this moment, Yin Shaochen only wanted to introduce Leng Zhao Yue to everyone in the world, to tell them, this is the woman Yin Shaochen loves.

At this time, Ye Qiu was still heading north. If she knew that the letter was sent by Yin Shaochen, and that it was just to explain the dissolution of their engagement, she would definitely mock him harshly.

She didn’t want to marry, true, but since it was Yin Shaochen with a beloved wanting to dissolve the engagement, shouldn’t Chongjian Manor be the one to come forward and apologize personally? Why let the people from Medicine Valley go to Chongjian Manor? Is it because they are accustomed to bullying others with the power of Chongjian Manor?

Unfortunately, Ye Qiu still didn’t know that Chongjian Manor was trying to hasten their marital arrangement, which is why she personally took the trip out of the valley.

"Shaochen, who is this?" Lin Shuanghua’s heart skipped a beat when she saw her son bring home a young and beautiful woman, but her face did not show any surprise; instead, she smiled and took Leng Zhaoyue’s hand, "Such a charming and graceful child, tell your aunt, what is your name?"

Being grabbed by the hand by a stranger, especially by the wife of the Manor Master from the renowned Chongjian Manor of the Righteous Sect, Leng Zhaoyue’s body stiffened, but her previous training allowed her to quickly respond. Though her expression remained cold, it was much softer than before: "Good day, uncle and aunt, I am Leng Zhaoyue, sorry for the intrusion."

Leng Zhaoyue knew she had always been cold by nature, so she did not purposely act overly affectionate or sensible, in case she accidentally revealed a flaw someday. With Yin Shaochen around, they wouldn’t drive her away.

Indeed, seeing her stiff tone and his father’s not particularly good expression, Yin Shaochen quickly said: "Dad, mom, she is a friend I met outside. Don’t mind if Zhaoyue doesn’t talk much. She just always lived in the mountains with her master and isn’t used to the bustling life down here."

Yin Tianhe, seeing his son looking at the girl with tender affection, suppressed his anger, but still facing Leng Zhaoyue, he said, "Since you’re Shaochen’s friend, stay at the manor then. Shuanghua, show this heroine around the manor to rest."

After finishing his sentence, he turned to his son with a dark face: "As for you, come with me back to the study, I have something to ask you."

Leng Zhaoyue looked anxious, and Yin Shaochen consoled her with a reassuring smile, then followed Yin Tianhe. Seeing this, Lin Shuanghua sighed so faintly it was almost imperceptible.

"Rascal!" Once in the study, Yin Tianhe tossed an inkstone at his son and then heavily slapped the desk.

"Dad, what’s wrong?" Yin Shaochen looked at him baffled.

Yin Tianhe was so furious he almost spat blood, he glared at his seemingly innocent son and roared: "You still ask me why? Tell me, who is that woman? What exactly is your relationship with her?"

Yin Shaochen, hearing this, realized his father was displeased with Leng Zhaoyue and felt somewhat angry: "Dad, since when did you care about one’s background? What’s wrong with Zhaoyue? Not only is she kind-hearted but also highly skilled in martial arts. Didn’t you always admire young heroes before? Although Zhaoyue is a woman, she still upholds justice and righteousness. What exactly are you unsatisfied with?"

"What am I unsatisfied with? Let me ask you, are you harboring special feelings for that girl?" Yin Tianhe stared at him, countering the question.

Upon hearing this, Yin Shaochen smiled openly, without any intention of concealing: "Dad, I brought Zhaoyue here to introduce her to you and mom. I like her, and I want to marry her, hoping to get your approval."

Yin Tianhe, far from agreeing, became even angrier: "Yin Shaochen, you are already betrothed to someone else. Is this really how you conduct yourself?"

Yin Shaochen and his father argued strenuously: "But dad, that marriage arrangement was made by you when I was too young to understand. Now that I have someone I deeply love, should I forsake my commitment to Zhaoyue and marry Qiu instead? That would be unfair not only to Zhaoyue but also to Qiu!"

"Then what do you suggest?" Yin Tianhe scolded his irresponsible son. Despite not wanting to admit it, deep down, he felt a girl with no background was not worthy of his son, the Young Master of Chongjian Manor.

Yin Shaochen reassured: "Dad, don’t worry, I will make things clear to Qiu. Neither of us have feelings for each other, and I’m sure Qiu would not want to marry me either. I have already sent a letter to Medicine Valley, and once someone from there arrives, I will explain everything to them."