My enemies became my companions

Chapter 665 Twitching Pain
“Min Yuechi, you and I… shall share one husband.”

From the moment he arrived, Min Ning had been suspecting that Chen Yi might have ulterior motives. While it wasn't impossible for him to treat women this well on a regular basis, at least Min Ning had seen him frequently take care of and dote on Princess Yin Tingxue of Xiang. However, Chen Yi's kindness towards women always had its ups and downs; he would first suppress it, then raise it, then suppress it again, before finally reaching its peak.

While it can be quite exhilarating at times, Min Ning's straightforward nature makes her feel that such actions are not efficient enough.

Today, Chen Yi is acting rather strangely. He is not only straightforward but also doesn't force things. Old habits die hard. He is usually quite assertive with Yin Tingxue, so why is he so weak today? He must be feigning weakness.

Thinking of this, Min Ning was even more alarmed. Chen Yi was a man who loved to defy his superiors, and she had been frequently offended by him during a short period when she was his boss.

Now... they don't even act anymore.

Yin Weiying was the first to jump out.

dong dong dong.

Three more knocks on the door, each one a crisp sound from the doorman. Min Ning frowned, still deep in thought, but finally got up and opened the door. She was nearly at the third rank, enough to rival Chen Yi.

The moonlight, like a waterfall, cascaded down as Yin Weiying slowly walked in. She remained aloof, though a hint of sorrow unconsciously lingered in her eyes.

Yin Weiying glanced at Min Ning, then spoke again, "Min Yuechi...did you hear what I said?"

Min Ning's vigilance intensified, and she became even more puzzled. Instead of feigning ignorance, she asked, "What do you mean by this?"

Yin Weiying bit her lip. If she hadn't been forced by circumstances, she would never have come to Min Ning for help.

Min Ning blocked the doorway, his handsome brows furrowed. "Yin Weiying, what do you mean by that? Did Chen Zunming send you?"

She glanced outside instinctively.

There was no trace of Chen Yi.

“No.” Yin Weiying’s voice was still cold, but there was less of a barrier between them. She raised her eyes and looked directly into Min Ning’s burning eyes. “He doesn’t know I’m here.”

"Then why did you come?" Min Ning took a step closer. "When have we ever had such a relationship? Haven't you, Fairy Yin, always looked down on me and considered me a boorish and uncouth man? To share a husband?"

She gave a short, cold laugh.

In the past, when Chen was strong and Min was weak, Min Ning might have given in to his persistent pleading and went along with it. Now that the two of them are on equal footing, she can accept his three wives and four concubines. Her flirting is already the limit. How could she possibly go out with other women at the same time?
Yin Weiying slowly said, "You and I are both from the capital, and we share a husband. The story of Ehuang and Nüying in history is the most beautiful one."

"It's utterly ridiculous for you to say such a thing! What, you can't hold onto the high branches of Mount Taihua anymore, so you're thinking of dragging me, an old acquaintance, down with you, so that you can have more value with Chen Yi?"

Min Ning refused to comply and resorted to sarcasm and ridicule.

Yin Weiying's face seemed even paler in the dim light; every word Min Ning spoke felt like a needle piercing her most unbearable predicament.

Her hands, clasped in front of her, dug her fingertips deep into her palms, leaving crescent-shaped indentations.

“I…” Yin Weiying’s lips moved, as if he wanted to argue, but in the end it only turned into a very soft sigh, “Fine, if you don’t want to, then so be it.”

She slightly turned her gaze away, avoiding Min Ning's scorching stare. Her long eyelashes drooped, casting a thick shadow on her pale cheeks.

"Just pretend I never came tonight."

After saying that, she actually turned around, her Taoist robe making a slightly hurried arc as she turned, and was about to leave.

Just as she was about to step out of the threshold, Min Ning turned her head slightly, and a thought flashed through her mind like lightning.

"Wait!" Min Ning called out to her, "Yin Weiying, why are you in such a hurry to find me? Is it because..."

She paused deliberately, looking at Yin Weiying's suddenly stiffened back, and asked clearly, word by word:
"Chen Yi... he no longer likes you?"

The words fell abruptly to the ground.

Yin Weiying's steps also paused slightly.

She neither nodded nor shook her head, nor did she refute. Under the moonlight, Min Ning could only see that her straight shoulders were trembling slightly, unable to suppress it.

The female priest slowly turned around.

The dim light of the oil lamp illuminated her face, and a single tear silently slid down her cheek.

Min Ning was slightly taken aback.

He certainly liked me very much.
But I'm afraid he no longer likes me...

..............................

Thump. Chen Yi felt a sudden, inexplicable pang in his heart.

This throbbing pain came on for no reason, it came and went inexplicably, and I don't know why it started.

Chen Yi turned his gaze to the side and looked closely at the candlelight. The image of the female Taoist priest inexplicably floated into his mind, and he wondered how she was doing.

It wasn't that I was worried about Yin Weiying's safety. Min Ning would never resort to such underhanded tactics, unlike... his eldest... Yin Weiying.

Chen Yi took a deep breath. The most important thing right now was Min Ning and Qin Qingluo.

Both women are strong-willed, and if they were to clash, Chen Yi would be caught in the middle.

At this moment, he was far from being fully recovered, and his meridians were still not repaired. He might not be able to overpower others with his power, especially since he was simultaneously suppressing two women who were nearly of the third rank.

The situation would spiral out of control... Chen Yi dared not think about it.

The best way to avoid a love triangle is for the two women to avoid seeing each other and for the king to avoid seeing the king.

Fortunately, because of their previous meeting in the underworld, Chen Yi's idea had already taken shape, which was simply to completely divert Min Ning's attention.

So, the reason I brought Da Yin along was partly because I hoped she would be jealous and clash with Min Ning.

Yin Weiying and Min Ning had some old grudges, but they were not so bad as to become enemies. Moreover, their personalities were completely opposite, and putting them together was like a spark that would ignite at any moment.

Although Chen Yi was somewhat neglected along the way, he subtly and overtly guided Yin Weiying to share a husband with Min Ning. Min Ning probably wouldn't agree, and he could use that as an excuse to maneuver.

If Min Ning is truly willing to add a piece.

"OK."

I really wouldn't mind enjoying the blessing of having two wives.

Then we'll find fault with Min Ning again to completely divert her attention.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi inexplicably recalled Yin Weiying's cold yet suppressed aggrieved face, and took a deep breath.

A flood of memories rushed through her mind, whether it was the underground palace or the underworld, whether it was good or bad. Yin Weiying was always like this, she would always be like this, even he couldn't change her nature, but even so...

Thinking of this, Chen Yi suddenly felt that he was being somewhat unreasonable.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating his profile, and a faint ripple spread through the depths of his heart.

I felt a little soft-hearted. Oh well, if she behaves herself after this, I'll give her a break. It's good to let her see some hope; people always need something to look forward to avoid utter despair.

As long as she is willing to humble herself, accept Qin Yue, accept the rules he set, and lay things out clearly, of course, first of all, Yin Weiying must accept Qin Yue's existence... This step is probably the most difficult.

This fire from Min Ning can also completely extinguish Yin Weiying's unrealistic hopes.

He forced her to face reality, accept Qin Yue's existence, and accept the rules he set.

Otherwise, if the incident at the Immortal Palace were to happen again, Yin Weiying would probably be even more ruthless, coming up to harvest her essence without saying a word.

Thinking about his damaged meridians and how his martial arts realm was cut in half, Chen Yi couldn't help but think that if he could repair his meridians in that world of ignorance where wishes could come true.

If Yin Weiying could repair the Bridge of Immortality, how could he not repair his meridians? That world is bizarre and its laws are distorted; perhaps it truly holds some kind of opportunity.
The thought flashed through my mind...

Speaking of which, since returning here, we haven't heard the old saintess speak again.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi tried calling out in a low voice in his heart, "Old man?"

The place was empty and silent, with only his own thoughts flowing through it, yet still receiving no response.

Chen Yi thought for a moment, then tried calling out again, "Senior?"

There has been no response.

Only then did Chen Yi's brows furrow, a deep, unspoken doubt swirling in his heart. Could it be that the old Holy Maiden hadn't returned yet?

It's just the ignorant world of the cult. With her abilities, that old man probably won't get into trouble... Besides, she's become a bit eccentric lately, and her words are often shrouded in mystery.

He tapped his fingertips unconsciously on the table. A very faint sound seemed to come from the next room, but then it quickly fell silent again, as if it were just the night breeze brushing against the windowpane.

Chen Yi's gaze fell on the wall separating them, and that inexplicable throbbing pain in his heart seemed to resurface faintly again.

(End of this chapter)