also walking towards him in a crimson dress...Just as they had settled down and the banquet was about to begin, a commotion suddenly erupted outside. Xiao Yuge instinctively looked towards the door, k...“Brother—” Xiao Yu Ge sounded like she had been bewitched, her soft and drawn-out voice a tender “brother” that flowed from her rosy lips. Her clear eyes brimmed with innocence and purity, making it impossible to even think of harming her, let alone wanting to take her life.

"Sing for me! Sing for me..." He pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly, with such force it was as if he wanted to melt her into his very heart, to show her the ache there, a pain born of longing.

He knew they could never go back to the carefree days of before. Being able to hold her like this again was enough for him, a memory he could cherish for a lifetime.

Xiao Yu Ge did not push him away. Her eyes, which swept past his shoulders, held no warmth whatsoever. In her previous life, it was here as well, where he and Qian Si Chen used both kindness and intimidation to make her give up her left eye to Xiao Yu Fu. How laughable that she, back then, actually believed their lies and willingly let them gouge out her eye. The excruciating pain of having her eye ripped out, could she ever truly let go of it

But it's a bit strange, in this lifetime, why isn't Qian Si Chen here together Does he want to have a wheel battle again

"Brother, do you have something to tell me" Seeing that Chu Tianqi kept holding her without speaking, Xiao Yuge stopped pretending and stepped out of his embrace. She wanted him to finish what he had to say quickly so she could go back to work.

Chu Tianqi paused slightly upon hearing this, then shook his head. "I just miss Ge'er, I wanted to come and see her, to talk to her..." Thinking of his mother's words, he didn't know how to speak to her.

Xiao Yu said in her heart, "If you want to gouge out her eyes, just say it! Why are you holding back Isn't it torture"

"Ge'er, I..." Chu Tianqi hesitated.

"Brother, sit down and talk." Xiao Yuge pulled him down to sit. It's alright, before the storm comes, there always has to be a quiet moment, isn't there

Somewhere, the sound of horses' hooves seemed to be approaching. Chu Tianqi's expression changed, and he pulled Xiao Yuge up: "Ge'er, come with me quickly!"

"Brother, what happened Why are we leaving" Xiao Yuge seemed to have guessed it. What was coming eventually came, and she was also curious. In this life, what choices would these two scumbags make in the end

"Ge'er, come with me first, it's too late. I'll explain everything later." Chu Tianqi was anxious and desperate, clutching her hand tightly, afraid that if he let go for a moment, he would lose her.

In the end, they were still too late. In a blink of an eye, Qian Si Chen surrounded them with over ten guards!

Xiao Yu Ge looked on coldly, how familiar this scene was! In her past life, they had surrounded her like this too. Even with martial arts skills, she couldn't escape. At least, back then, she couldn't defeat any of them single-handedly.

In this lifetime, her martial arts are naturally no worse than any of them. But showing weakness at the right time isn't necessarily a bad thing either. She wanted to see what they would do.

"Your Highness, what are you doing" Chu Tianqi instinctively shielded Xiao Yuge behind him.

"Chu Tianqi, where are you taking Ge'er" Qian Sichin saw Chu Tianqi tightly clutching Ge'er's hand and immediately felt a surge of jealousy.

These two people clearly share the same goal, yet they act in such a coordinated manner, are they putting on a shadow puppet show Xiao Yuge's heart was filled with scorn. Let's see how they perform, anyway, this lifetime, she wouldn't let them slaughter her. She knew Feng Yanniang had quietly followed along, so she secretly gestured for her to remain calm. She didn't want to rely on others for her own revenge.

"I'm taking her away from here!" Chu Tianqi had made up his mind. He had promised his mother to persuade Ge'er, but when Ge'er just called him brother again, he changed his mind.

"No!" Qian Sichu stepped forward excitedly, "Father has already issued an edict to set a date for my marriage to Ge'er. You can't take Ge'er away!"

Chu Tianqi let out a cold snort: "Is that so Then what about the additional conditions Do you dare to say them in front of Ge'er"

"I..." Qian Sichin looked at Ge'er, his eyes flickering.

Xiao Yu Ge frowned secretly, these words seemed different from her past life. How was this possible The Emperor had betrothed her and Qian Si Chen Was it certain that Qian Ting Xuan wouldn't go crazy

She stepped forward, looking at Qian Sichin with a calm expression: "Crown Prince, state your terms."

"Ge'er, your father has agreed to our marriage, but...the condition is...you have to donate one of your eyes to Fu'er..." At this point, Qian Si Chen hastily raised his hand and swore, "Ge'er, it's only because the divine doctor said that Fu'er's eyes can only be treated with yours. She is a blessed child; she cannot suffer any harm, Ge'er, please trust me, no matter what you become, I will love you, I will always love you!"

Originally, when Xiao Yufu learned that her mother forced Chu Tianqi to beg for Ge'er, she predicted that her brother would soften his heart. That's why she endured the pain and had someone plead with the Emperor, deliberately revealing that if she went blind in one eye, she wouldn't live. Coincidentally, Qian Sichin also mentioned the marriage bestowed upon Ge'er by the Emperor. For the sake of national fortune, the Emperor then, under the guise of marriage, tried to force Xiao Yuge to donate her eyes to Xiao Yufu.

Xiao Yu Ge looked at Qian Si Chen, then suddenly laughed, a bright smile revealing her white teeth: "Your Highness, don't you find it hypocritical to say those words I’ve become a one-eyed monster, will you still like me You keep saying you love me, do you deserve to Since you love me so much, why didn't you use your own eyes to save my sister" She had tried her best to listen to her master uncle, forcing herself to let go of revenge, but they kept reminding her of it, awakening the vengeful blood in her veins over and over again, pushing her towards becoming a demon. It’s no wonder she felt this way.

"If my eyes could save Fu'er, I would truly be willing..." Qian Sichin didn't want to harm Ge'er either, but before leaving the palace, his father's words forced him to do this.

‘My son, as the Emperor's heir, you must avoid attachment and love. Xiao Yu Ge was born with a captivating beauty, and possesses both courage and cunning. She is truly a calamity for the country. If you insist on marrying her, it is not impossible. Make her donate one eye to Xiao Yu Fu, destroying her alluring appearance. Then your father will allow you to marry her. If you don't go yourself, I will send the Shadow Guards to marry her. They are all cold-blooded tools. If they make a move, whether Xiao Yu Ge survives is uncertain...'

Only he can minimize the harm done to her.

"But I don't want to! Why should I give her my eyes just because she's a lucky one Am I destined to always yield to her whims and fancies Qian Si Chen, look into your heart and tell me, how have I treated you I stood before danger for you, risking life and death, kneeling on a hundred layers of clouds just to get a peace talisman for you. When you were poisoned, I risked my life, almost losing myself on the precipice. My whole world was filled with you, yet you trampled on my love with disdain! You drained all my affection for you, but you refuse to let go. While claiming to love me, you force me to gouge out an eye. Can you imagine the excruciating pain of being ripped apart "he always thought it was just a pretend marriage to fulfill Old Madam Liu's wishes, but she never expected..."Little Ge'er, I never said it was a fake marriage. We got married in front of over a hundr...