Douluo Continent: After my true feelings were exposed, I was forced to become the group's darli

How could he not help his brother when he was in trouble?!

Yan thought to himself that he must persuade Ning Shu to change her mind!

He continued, "Besides, Ah Shu, the palace is a place that devours people without spitting out their bones. It's much better to be free and unrestrained outside. You're so young, and you've already ruined yourself?"

It's obvious he's read a lot of palace intrigue novels.

Ning Shu said, "There are only a few people in the palace, they won't be so ruthless as to devour people. As for freedom, we certainly won't be able to do whatever we want anymore, but..."

Before she could finish speaking, Yan chimed in, "Right, Shu? You love being around people and playing outside so much. It wouldn't be pleasant for you to be locked up inside. You should really think about it!"

"No, I haven't finished yet." Ning Shu frowned.

She was aware of the situation herself, but she didn't have the chance to communicate with Qian Renxue right now. She would talk to her when the opportunity came. There was no way she would be kept in captivity.

Yan said, "A-Shu, don't say it anymore. Whether you say it or not, it's the truth. You have to believe me, I won't lie to you!"

Hu Liena: "..."

Xie Yue: "..."

He's still my brother.

They both glanced at Yan sideways.

Hu Liena said quietly, "You really know how to pat yourself on the back, don't you feel ashamed at all!"

Yan was a little embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and said, "That's the meaning, just expressed differently!"

"Shut up!" Hu Liena slapped him on the mouth, not wanting to hear him say another word.

Yan was forced to shut up and didn't say anything more.

Finally, Xie Yue, who had been silent for a long time, spoke: "A-Shu."

He looked at Ning Shu, as if he had something to say.

Seeing this, Hu Liena quickly pulled Yan away and went into the inner room: "Uncle, do you need help? We'll help you!"

Yan, being dragged along, said, "No, we haven't finished talking yet, Nana!"

Hu Liena slapped him on the head again: "That's enough! Can't you be a little more sensible?!"

After saying that, he pulled the person along to enthusiastically help Yu Shui with household chores.

After Hu Liena and Yan left, only Ning Shu and Xie Yue remained in the courtyard.

Ning Shu smiled slightly as she looked at Xie Yue, who instinctively avoided her gaze.

Ning Shu said, "Say what you want to say, I'm listening."

Xie Yue pursed her lips, hesitating slightly: "I..."

Ning Shu smiled and said, "Yes, you..."

The sound was light and airy, like willow catkins drifting by, brushing against your face and bringing a slight tickle.

Xie Yue was a little unaccustomed to Ning Shu's ladylike demeanor.

He said awkwardly, "I want to say, if, if you're not happy in the future, I..."

Xie Yue paused, biting her lip, as if she found it difficult to speak.

Ning Shu looked at him curiously: "You?"

Why does she get the feeling that this guy is about to confess his feelings?

This is not a good thing.

She's not ready to develop on multiple fronts yet.

Even a sea queen needs some skills, right?

Ning Shu pursed her lips, her expression clearly showing some melancholy.

Seeing this, Xie Yue still couldn't bring himself to speak. He looked at Ning Shu for a long while before saying, "Ah Shu, I believe in your choice. You should be happy."

Ok?

Is that all?

Ning Shu looked at him questioningly: "The sentences here don't seem to make much sense, do they?"

Suppressing his nervousness, Xie Yue said, "I misspoke just now."

"Oh." Ning Shu nodded, but didn't press further. Pretending to be clueless was the best course of action for her.

She couldn't directly say that Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue, and that Qian Renxue was a young lady who had only married into a different family.

Sigh, as expected, there are always some troublesome things.

This is just the beginning.

Xie Yue didn't say anything afterward, and Yu Shui invited them to stay for a meal.

Since time wasn't too tight, Hu Liena and the others didn't leave immediately. Instead, they decided to stay for two days. Yu Shui had someone prepare accommodations for them, and the three of them settled down at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Over the next few days, as Ning Shu studied the palace rules, Hu Liena stayed by her side, constantly complaining that this was too strict or that was too restrictive. In her heart, she still held a sliver of hope that Ning Shu would change her mind.

Although Ning Shu saw through her thoughts, she didn't expose her. As for fate, let's see what happens in the future.

A few days later, Ning Qi returned from his trip and heard that Ning Shu had been back for some time, so he went straight to the backyard.

"Little Shuer!"

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Hu Liena and Ning Shu hugging each other.

Ning Qi stared wide-eyed at him: "Ah...Shu?"

This is not...

Is that kid's sister?

Ning Qi's expression was somewhat strange.

That kid's here?

He looked left and right, but didn't see anyone else.

Did this girl come alone?

When Ning Shu and Hu Liena saw Ning Qi, they were both stunned for a while, but after they came to their senses, Hu Liena let go of Ning Shu.

"Seventh Grandfather".

They both called out in unison.

Before Ning Qi could respond, Ning Shu spoke first: "Grandpa Qi, are you here to see Father? He's not here, he just went out. You might be able to find him at the Sect Master's place."

Looking for Yushui?

Ning Qi shook his head: "I didn't come to find him, I came to find you."

"Looking for me? What do you want?" Ning Shu asked.

She already knew about the Huanling Clan, so she didn't have anything to ask Ning Qi. Besides, the information Ning Qi brought back might not be as true as what Guang Ling said.

Ning Qi said, "You silly girl, aren't you just asking a question you already know the answer to?"

What else could be coming to Ning Shu now, besides the matter of the Crown Princess?

Ning Shu sighed: "Seventh Grandfather, I've thought it through. It's not an impulsive decision, nor am I being forced. I genuinely want to get married. I've said these words many times over the past few days."

Hearing Ning Shu's words, Ning Qi was momentarily at a loss for words.

He was speechless; it was clear that Ning Shu had answered all his questions.

Even so, Ning Qi couldn't help but add, "Human hearts are unpredictable, A-Shu!"

He didn't know what the relationship was between Ning Shu and Xue Qinghe, but this sudden event could only mean that Xue Qinghe was up to something. Plus, he had found out that Ning Shu was a member of the Huanling clan, so all of this sudden news made sense.

Xue Qinghe is definitely up to no good!

But in fact, it was Ning Shu who started this whole thing; if anyone has ill intentions, it's Ning Shu.

Unfortunately, Ning Qi didn't know that.

Ning Shu looked helpless and didn't know how to explain, so she just said, "Seventh Grandfather, you're overthinking it. It's not what you think."

Ning Qi snorted lightly and said seriously, "What do you mean it's not what I think? I think it is! Little Shu'er, tell me the truth, did that kid make empty promises to you?"

"No, there really isn't..."