40. Don’t Get Yourself Into Trouble

She had once lived a carefree life in a peaceful and prosperous country, having only seen scenes of famine and people trading children for food on television. Yet today, she had personally witnessed the sight of people bowing down for a single meal of meat; such a scene left her both heartbroken and ashamed.

It was heartbreaking because the common people of this era lived such miserable lives, with not enough food to fill their stomachs and not enough clothing to cover their bodies. To them, this meal of meat was more than just sustenance—it was a source of warmth and hope.

Amidst this situation, Wuchen observed the scene before him. After confirming that he was unharmed, he turned his attention to Yedu.

"Young lady, will you leave on your own, or must I forcibly remove you?" The person who had leaped down from the corner was Qing Qi. He possessed a baby face, looking no older than a child, with round, bright eyes. If he were walking down the street, no one would doubt it if someone called him the young master of a wealthy household.

An Lingtong was exactly the type to be fiercely protective of anyone or anything that caught her eye. Her possessiveness was intense; she could not tolerate others speaking ill of them, as doing so would be an indirect criticism of herself—otherwise, how could she have chosen something so inferior?

He had good physical stamina, his kidneys were in excellent health, and his libido was normal for his age; he was simply sleepy.

Huang Jun said, "Young man, if you have nothing better to do, you can go find some other amusement. There is no need to make a fool out of us."

After freshening up, He Dongfeng went downstairs for breakfast. Yuanbao began tidying up the dirty laundry, preparing to take it downstairs for the maids to wash, when she inadvertently caught a glimpse of a glaring red stain on the collar of Dongfeng's white shirt. It hit her like a physical blow, making her head spin.

Qin Weiyi shook his head and sighed to himself. His thoughts had been too sensitive lately, and it wasn't normal! He hadn't been like this before.

"The details? How could I possibly say them aloud?" Rao Pei'er flushed crimson, unable to meet Ran Sinian's gaze.

Huang Jun wanted to laugh, but his face was in extreme pain. Still, he said in a very weak voice, "Don't worry, I won't die. Everything will be fine. Just give me some more water."

Furthermore, the combined strength of the three soul bodies and the seven Great Sovereigns was absolutely superior to that of the two Supreme Ancestors.

As it turned out, the gift Jiang Se had given Gu Qingcheng was thirty-six pairs of CK underwear. The significance was not in the quantity or the price, but in the fact that each pair had a delicate letter embroidered in the exact same spot.

Could it be... that the two spirit eagles had met their tragic end simply because they had stumbled upon the massacre at the Hou manor?

"That is good. Entering the Prince's manor is not like being at home, you... never mind. Your mother will explain these matters to you in detail. Go back and rest." Ruan Ruizhong's feelings toward Ruan Fangfei were becoming increasingly complex. It was no longer pure affection; beyond an unconscious sense of detachment, there was perhaps a trace of loathing he had yet to realize himself.

Looking closely at the garment, it seemed to match what Ning Rong was wearing today. A sudden sense of repulsion arose in her. Wasn't this a clear indication of his intentions?

How did the Emperor find out? Could it be that the Emperor had planted his own spies among them?

"Major General Jiang is too kind. However, Major Lei Peng is indeed a rising star I have been cultivating for many years. When I heard the news of his death, I felt deeply regretful and saddened. But fortunately, he is a man of great fortune who managed to escape disaster!" Major General Zhou Hua sighed.

All the spirit beasts on the Spiritual Mountain of Space were terrified by this sudden transformation, screaming incessantly as they fled in a frenzy from the mountain.

"Jingbo scarred her face; how is she supposed to marry in the future? Are we just going to let it go like this?" Second Aunt-Grandmother Luo's voice carried a sharp edge.

"What are your conditions, Mr. Yan? You may state them, and we shall discuss," Chen Zixuan pouted.

There were those who rejoiced and those who worried. Faced with the shifting tides of the Su family, many adopted a wait-and-see attitude. The servants of the Su household also sensed the change in atmosphere and busied themselves further with their work.