"Is that so? I don't believe it!" Xuanyuan Moze said, leaping up and swinging his fist towards Yun Lang.
"Bang!"
Their fists collided, emitting a deafening sound, and sparks flew in the air.
"Pfft!"
Xuanyuan Moze spat out a mouthful of blood and retreated.
With a "plop," he fell heavily to the ground.
Xuanyuan Moze's face was pale, and his body trembled slightly. It was clear he was severely injured.
"Prime Minister, you lost," Yun Lang retracted his arm and said with a cold smile. "My strength is far greater than yours! You should surrender early, or it's a dead end!"
"You..." Xuanyuan Moze looked up and glared at Yun Lang hatefully.
Xuanyuan Moze knew that he had no choice but to surrender today.
"I understand," Xuanyuan Moze took a deep breath, calming the turbulent energy within him, and said indifferently, "I am willing to form a marriage alliance with you and make you the Prime Minister of Dongli."
"That's more like it," Yun Lang snorted coldly.
Xuanyuan Ziyao watched from the side for a while and finally saw Xuanyuan Moze's true colors.
He didn't love her at all, and she didn't love him either. Their relationship was purely based on mutual benefit.
She was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, and Xuanyuan Moze was the Crown Prince of Dongli.
Their families had arranged a marriage for them since childhood, but Xuanyuan Ziyao had never liked Yun Lang.
The man she loved could only marry her in his lifetime!
"I refuse!" Xuanyuan Ziyao glanced coldly at Xuanyuan Moze and shouted loudly.
"Ziyao, you..." Xuanyuan Moze turned around in surprise, looking at Xuanyuan Ziyao, and said, "This is our father's decree. Anyone who dares to defy the imperial edict will be executed! If you don't agree, don't blame me for being impolite!"
A murderous intent flickered in Xuanyuan Moze's eyes.
Yun Lang frowned, looking at Xuanyuan Ziyao. "Ziyao, are you really willing to abandon me? You know that your father has already betrothed me to you as your fiancé. You should obediently marry me and remain a widow for me!"
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Ziyao let out a cold laugh. "A widow? Hahaha, Yun Lang, I really overestimated you! Do you really think you're a prince? You, of all people, are worthy of marrying me? You're a toad trying to eat swan meat, a foolish daydream! Do you think I would marry a despicable, shameless, vulgar, and filthy man like you?"
"Ziyao, don't forget!" Xuanyuan Moze snorted coldly and said, "We are childhood sweethearts!"
"Bah! Childhood sweethearts? Heh... what a mockery! Your family members are all birds of a feather!" Xuanyuan Ziyao said sarcastically. "Yun Lang, don't embarrass yourself here! Get lost, or you won't even be able to save your own life!"
"You..." Yun Lang's face turned grim. "Xuanyuan Ziyao, I see you're refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
Saying that, Yun Lang raised his right fist, preparing to attack Xuanyuan Ziyao again.
"Stop!" A roar suddenly came. "Xuanyuan Ziyao, haven't you caused enough chaos?"
Xuanyuan Moze and Yun Lang both looked up.
"Second Imperial Brother..."
"Why are you here?" Xuanyuan Ziyao was stunned and quickly stepped forward. "Second Imperial Brother, why are you here?"
Xuanyuan Moyu, dressed in purple, handsome and elegant, stood in front of Yun Lang, his cold eyes like a knife fixed on Yun Lang. "Yun Lang, what are you doing?"
Yun Lang looked at Xuanyuan Moyu and narrowed his eyes slightly. "I just want to teach this arrogant little girl a lesson!"
Xuanyuan Moyu looked at Xuanyuan Ziyao and said, "What nonsense are you causing now?"
"I'm not causing nonsense!" Xuanyuan Ziyao stubbornly raised her head. "Second Brother, I want to marry this scoundrel, please fulfill our wish!"
"I said no!" Xuanyuan Moyu said decisively.
"Why? He's not worthy of me at all!" Xuanyuan Ziyao shouted. "Second Imperial Brother, are you still unwilling to let him go?"
"It's not that I don't want to let him go, but he's not worth it!" Xuanyuan Moyu glanced indifferently at Yun Lang and said, "Ziyao, I won't let anyone hurt you, unless I die!"
"I'm not afraid!" Xuanyuan Ziyao gritted her teeth and said.
Yun Lang heard this, his face instantly became extremely ugly, and he looked coldly at Xuanyuan Moyu, asking, "So, you want me to kill this little girl?"
Xuanyuan Moyu ignored Yun Lang and looked at Xuanyuan Ziyao. "Ziyao, come with me."
Xuanyuan Ziyao shook her head and said, "I won't leave you!"
Xuanyuan Moyu's face darkened further. "You are too stubborn!"
"My stubbornness is only directed at you," Xuanyuan Ziyao stubbornly raised her head, looking at Xuanyuan Moyu, and said, "I won't leave you, even if I die."
"Xuanyuan Ziyao, are you crazy!" Xuanyuan Moyu shouted. "I absolutely will not allow you to do this!"
Yun Lang watched the two of them argue and a smile curled at the corner of his lips. "You siblings are quite affectionate."
"Yun Lang, shut up!" Xuanyuan Moyu roared.
"Heh heh," Yun Lang chuckled and looked at Xuanyuan Ziyao, continuing, "Ziyao, since you're so insistent, let's compete fairly! Whoever finds the real antidote first will have the right to marry you! At that time, you can marry whomever you please!"
"Don't even think about it!" Xuanyuan Ziyao refused without hesitation.
Xuanyuan Ziyao was not stupid. She knew that Yun Lang was trying the same trick again, betting with her and Xuanyuan Moyu!
"Alright then," Yun Lang smiled casually. "Let's rely on our own abilities! If you win, I'll hand over my military power to you. If you lose, you'll leave Xuanyuan Moyu forever!"
"Yun Lang!" Xuanyuan Moyu glared at Yun Lang angrily.
Yun Lang, however, met his gaze without fear, his eyes full of provocation.
"Second Imperial Brother, let's do as he says!" Xuanyuan Ziyao said calmly.
"You!" Xuanyuan Moyu laughed in anger. "Fine! I'll play this game with you, but if I lose, I'll take you back to Dongling Kingdom and make you my Crown Princess! I will never go back on my word!"
"Good!" Xuanyuan Ziyao nodded and said, "I hope Second Imperial Brother will keep his word!"
"Then, you can get lost now," Xuanyuan Moyu said indifferently. "I'm taking Ziyao back to the palace. You don't need to bother."
Xuanyuan Ziyao quickly grabbed Xuanyuan Moyu's arm and said anxiously, "Second Imperial Brother, I beg you, let me stay!"
"Ziyao, don't be willful," Xuanyuan Moyu sighed softly and said, "I promised your parents that I wouldn't do anything to you, so just behave yourself and wait for me obediently in Dongling Kingdom!"
"I... I refuse!" Xuanyuan Ziyao shook her head desperately. "Let me stay! Second Imperial Brother, you know I don't like it here, I don't like these schemes and deceptions. I want to go back to Dongling Kingdom, take me back!"
"Ziyao, I won't compromise this time, no matter what!" Xuanyuan Moyu shook his head firmly. "You have to go back! Do you know how dangerous the situation is in Dongling Kingdom? You will be hurt a lot when you return! I promised my parents that I would protect your safety!"
"But, Second Imperial Brother, I..." Xuanyuan Ziyao wanted to say more, but Xuanyuan Moyu's attitude was too firm.
She knew that nothing she said would work.
"I know you still have me in your heart," Xuanyuan Moyu opened his arms and hugged Xuanyuan Ziyao, saying softly, "I won't let anyone bully you either! I want to see you married gloriously!"
Xuanyuan Ziyao's body stiffened abruptly, and her cheeks turned crimson!
"Xuanyuan Ziyao, no matter what, I will not allow you to marry this scoundrel!" Xuanyuan Moyu roared in anger.
"I..." Xuanyuan Ziyao was about to say something when Yun Lang sneered and said, "Xuanyuan Moyu, you are too selfish. How can you be worthy of the woman you love by acting like this?"
Xuanyuan Ziyao's body trembled again upon hearing this.
Xuanyuan Moyu looked at Xuanyuan Ziyao and said, "No matter what, I absolutely will not let this scum defile you! Ziyao, listen to me and go back quickly!"
"No! I won't leave!" Xuanyuan Ziyao said stubbornly. "I will never leave! Second Imperial Brother, don't force me."
"You..."
Xuanyuan Moyu was so angry he gritted his teeth but was helpless.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger.
"Yun Lang, what exactly do you want?" Xuanyuan Moyu asked after a long silence.
Yun Lang sneered and said, "Nothing, I just want you to witness how Xuanyuan Ziyao is abandoned! This method of revenge is much more satisfying than killing her directly! Hahaha..."
After Yun Lang finished speaking, he burst into laughter, his laughter wild, unrestrained, and arrogant!
"You!"
Xuanyuan Moyu was furious but helpless!
He could only shift his gaze to Xuanyuan Ziyao and said with a slightly cold tone, "Do you really want to do this?"
"Yes," Xuanyuan Ziyao nodded, her gaze towards Yun Lang filled with hatred. "Second Imperial Brother, I don't want to make things difficult for you, so I'm willing to endure this humiliation!"
"Xuanyuan Ziyao! You are so cruel!" Xuanyuan Moyu clenched his fists and said angrily.
"Second Imperial Brother! I know you pity her and can't bear to hurt her, but have you considered that the more you pity her, the more she'll think you're a coward, and the more she'll look down on you and dislike you!" Yun Lang said with a cold laugh.
Xuanyuan Ziyao's heart felt as if it had been stabbed, bleeding profusely.
She trembled uncontrollably, unable to believe that this was the Second Imperial Brother she knew. How could her Second Imperial Brother be like this?
Xuanyuan Moyu watched the scene, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"Ziyao, go back!" Xuanyuan Moyu finally let go and said indifferently, "I'll let you go this time, but if you dare to defy me again in the future, I won't be lenient."
"Second Imperial Brother..." Xuanyuan Ziyao bit her lip, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Are you really going to treat me like this?"
"Yes."
"I hate you!" Xuanyuan Ziyao covered her face and rushed into the house.
Her tears flowed incessantly, and she cried heart-wrenchingly.
She couldn't understand why her most beloved Second Imperial Brother had turned into this!
Not only did he refuse to forgive her, but he also forced her to return to Dongling Kingdom and accept another man!
Why?
Why was it so cruel?
She had already lost her parents, and now she was going to lose the brother who loved her the most?
How could she accept this?
Xuanyuan Ziyao cried for a long time, and finally, exhausted from crying, she fell asleep.
When she woke up, she found herself lying in bed, with Xuanyuan Moyu sitting beside her, tightly holding her hand.
A warmth surged in her heart, but she dared not face Xuanyuan Moyu.
Seeing that she was awake, Xuanyuan Moyu stood up and said indifferently, "You are weak now, you should rest more."
"Second Imperial Brother... I really don't understand, what's so great about you!" Xuanyuan Ziyao said choked with sobs. "Why does everyone revolve around you, and everyone helps you! Why!"
"Because I am better than you," Xuanyuan Moyu said indifferently.
"I'm not convinced!" Xuanyuan Ziyao bit her lower lip and said, "Second Imperial Brother, you are not worthy of me at all! You are not worthy of her at all!"