Having barely escaped death, how could she possibly give up so easily?
Moreover, she still has many things to do.
Liu Xinya returned to the Liu family home, and before she could say anything, Liu Jinli pulled her into the room.
"Xinya, what exactly is going on? Why is this getting so out of hand?" Liu Jinli was even more nervous than Liu Xinya. Liu Xinya had the backing of the Demon Realm, but he felt that his backing was so unreliable.
"It's alright, Dad," Liu Xinya said, trying to remain calm. "It's just that Liu Lanyan is stirring up trouble. Now we just need to figure out how to deal with this."
"I originally wanted to downplay this and let it go, but who knew Liu Lanyan would pull such a stunt? It's really unpleasant." Liu Xinya hadn't seen through Luan Wang's intentions at all and blamed everything on Liu Lanyan.
In her opinion, if Liu Lanyan hadn't said anything, Qin Ming's matter would have been forgotten, and no one would have said anything more.
It was only because Liu Lanyan kept talking nonsense that she was caught off guard.
Liu Jinli frowned. Thinking of Liu Lanyan's behavior, he was also very dissatisfied, but he still rationally comforted Liu Xinya: "Don't be too impulsive. Liu Lanyan is different now than before. She has the Lord protecting her now, so you can't touch her."
"Father, I know," Liu Xinya said helplessly. Did he really think she was so ignorant? To go and oppose the Demon God directly?
Of course, what happened at Wuchenju last time was an exception. At that time, she had a powerful backer and did not go to fight the demon god on her own. The situation is different now, and she does not want to seek death.
"No, we need to go find Yu Jinshuo." Liu Jinli was still worried about Liu Xinya, but in the demon realm, the only person he could think of who could help them was Yu Jinshuo.
Upon hearing Liu Jinli's suggestion, Liu Xinya shook her head: "It's not convenient right now."
The matter was originally a collaboration with Yu Jinshuo, and if we were to go to see Yu Jinshuo now, it's very likely that others would find out.
She wasn't worried about Yu Jinshuo being found out or anything; she was more worried that the deliberate accusation would actually land on her head.
Anyway, even if the Demon Realm investigates, Elder Li and the others will find a way. She just needs to avoid causing trouble.
"Father, I'll stay home for the next few days. I won't see Xinrong anymore. It's best to avoid suspicion at this time." Liu Xinya calmly analyzed the situation and then told Liu Jinli this.
Liu Jinli thought it made sense, so he called a maid to tidy up the room and let Liu Xinya stay there.
Liu Xinya's return with Prince Luan this time is itself a matter involving the interests of various parties.
Besides the Demon Lord considering the relationship between the demon and monster realms, Yu Jinshuo was also weighing whether it could bring any benefits.
"Your sister is back, aren't you going to go see her?" Yu Jinshuo asked coldly, holding Liu Xinrong's handkerchief on the table.
Liu Xinrong, who was pouring tea for Yu Jinshuo, trembled and almost spilled the tea on the table. She quickly used her left hand to support her right wrist to prevent the tea from getting wet. After pouring the tea, Liu Xinrong looked at Yu Jinshuo and asked, "Should I go and see him?"
“Your sister just lost her husband, shouldn’t you go and keep her company? Take her around so she won’t be sad and upset.” Yu Jinshuo’s words were reasonable.
However, Liu Xinrong, having been married to Yu Jinshuo for so long, simply did not believe that he would be so kind.
Previously, she only felt that Yu Jinshuo was a prince of high status in the demon realm and the next successor to the demon lord. When she stood at a distance, like many other women, she only saw Yu Jinshuo's dazzling light. But when she truly became a princess, she realized how terrifying the person under the halo was.
She had already experienced firsthand that the brighter the place, the darker it was beneath.
Sometimes, she even wondered if Liu Lanyan was also living in misery every day, only putting on a happy facade in front of others.
Just like her, she was a princess who was praised by everyone and envied by many women. She smiled elegantly in front of others, but who knew what kind of tears were hidden behind her happy smile?
"What? Are you mute?" Not getting a response from Liu Xinrong, Yu Jinshuo frowned in dissatisfaction and scolded in a low voice.
"What do I need to do?" Liu Xinrong asked directly, without beating around the bush.
She knew Yu Jinshuo quite well and would never say such a thing without a reason.
“Liu Xinya has just lost her husband, so she must be feeling down. Take her out for a walk these next few days. Something in the suburbs, a quiet place, somewhere that can help her relax,” Yu Jinshuo said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll return to the Liu residence tomorrow." Liu Xinrong nodded in agreement. Since Yu Jinshuo hadn't given any instructions yet, it meant he already had plans. She didn't need to think about anything; she just needed to do as Yu Jinshuo said.
"Yes, that's very good." Yu Jinshuo nodded in satisfaction.
Liu Xinrong lowered her eyes. She had transformed from the arrogant and domineering young lady she once was into someone who had learned to hide her emotions.
Such progress, accomplished in such a short time, was all thanks to her husband, who should have been her closest confidant.
It's ironic that the high branch she once desperately wanted to climb, through all her scheming and effort, turned out to be an abyss from which she could never escape.
It was like a swamp, filled with foul-smelling mud and dirty water, engulfing her body and dragging her down, down, and down again...
There is no end, until it completely engulfs her.
"What, are you not satisfied with my arrangements?" Liu Xinrong, who was lost in her own thoughts, suddenly felt a sharp pain in her jaw. Yu Jinshuo pinched her thin jaw, and the dull pain was nothing compared to the pain in her heart.
"If it had been Liu Lanyan who married into this family, would you be in a different situation?" Liu Xinrong didn't know what was wrong with her. She knew that asking would not lead to a good result, but she just couldn't control her mouth.
With a sharp crack, the expected slap landed on her face; the familiar pain was something Liu Xinrong had long been accustomed to.
“Madam, don’t you think it’s too late to talk about this now?” Yu Jinshuo couldn’t stand Liu Xinrong mentioning Liu Lanyan, as it made him feel embarrassed.
This fact serves as a reminder of how he once mistook a pearl for a piece of clay.
Upon hearing Yu Jinshuo's words, Liu Xinrong suddenly burst into laughter, a mocking smile on her face: "Your Highness, have you ever considered that even if you had 'reluctantly' married Liu Lanyan back then, you would never be where you are now?"
What's the point of looking down on her now?
Who was it that, in order to get rid of Liu Lanyan, disregarded the original marriage agreement, twisted the terms, and married her?
"You..." Yu Jinshuo raised his foot to kick Liu Xinrong, but seeing Liu Xinrong trembling under his raised foot, he suddenly smiled sinisterly and withdrew his foot.
The kick failed to land, but Liu Xinrong felt no relief; instead, she became even more nervous.
Yu Jinshuo's sinister smile was like a venomous snake lurking in the damp, cold grass, staring at her with icy eyes, considering which position would be the most convenient to strike.