Chapter 2 – Why (2/2)
Shuang Er scoffed coldly, “Countless people are watching the Divine General’s Estate, therefore, you are actually safe within its territory. But when you exit, will you able to live like you said previously?”
Chen Chang Sheng thought about it for a moment, “I don’t understand.”
Shuang Er explained, “If other people knew about your marriage vow with My Lady, what would the Longevity Sect think? What would the clan of Qiu Shan think? Even if you are in the Capital, no one can stop them from killing you.”
Chen Chang Sheng asked, “Longevity Sect and clan of Qiu Shan? What are those places?”
Shuang Er looked at him and thought he was an idiot, “You don’t know anything?”
Chen Chang Sheng was confused, “What should I know?”
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The young Taoist from Xi Ning Village obviously didn’t know some things, but those things were known to the entire world. For example, the world was under the rule of the Zhou Dynasty； The Divine General of the Eastern Decree, Xu Shi Ji, was deeply trusted by the Divine Empress. Xu Shi Ji’s father was the Prime Minister of the previous dynasty, but Xu Shi Ji’s status came mostly from his daughter.
Xu Shi Ji had only one daughter, her name is Xu You Rong. She is the reincarnation of the Sky Phoenix. Her bloodline and talent was unimaginable. She successfully purified her bones and body at an extremely young age. When she was twelve years old, she traveled to the far south to study the Heavenly Tomes.Rumors said she was already at the upper stage of the Meditation Realm. Her name was renowned across the world. Everyone respected her and thought she was the only possible candidate for the next Holy Maiden of the Radiant Divinity Faith.
That young girl had the perfect background, teaching, and talent. Her admirers were countless. Rumors said that even the blood-thirsty Prince of the demon race was one of them. But every time there was a discussion about who her future husband would be, people would only mention one name and that name was also famous throughout the world.
Qiu Shan Jun.
The clan of Qiu Shan was the most powerful clan in the south. This generation of the Qiu Shan clan had a son of enormous talent and his name was Qiu Shan Jun. He is the reincarnation of the Heavenly Dragon. He is the eldest disciple of the Longevity Sect and the head of the Seven Laws. Qiu Shan Jun followed his teachers to cultivate. Although right now he is eighteen years old, he was already expected by many to be the future candidate to become the strongest person on the continent for the next few hundred years.
Sky Phoenix and Heavenly Dragon, Qiu Shan Jun and Xu You Rong were fellow disciples under the same school. They were also the most famous of this generation. It was impossible to find a third young person that matches their talent.
The entire world knows that Qiu Shan Jun adored Xu You Rong. He waited patiently for her coming of age ceremony. The entire Longevity Sect, Zhou Dynasty, and clan of Qiu Shan thought that this pair of youngsters were destined to be together. Even Lady Mo Yu in the Imperial Palace said that the Divine Empress liked the story between these two.
Except, suddenly a young Taoist held a marriage vow and arrived at the Divine General’s Estate.
He said he is the fiancé of Xu You Rong.
If this word got out to the world……
Perhaps the entire continent would be shocked.
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The yard was silent. Wind occasionally blew bamboo leaves into the stone arch gate.
“Now you know.” Shuang Er looked at Chen Chang Sheng and said, “You are only an ordinary person, far removed from My Lady’s world. You can never shorten such a distance. For you own sake it would be better that you forget about this marriage vow.”
Indeed, Chen Chang Sheng did not know that the girl who was engaged to him was such a great person. He thought a bit and then asked, “Why didn’t Madam Xu tell me before?”
Shuang Er said, “Because Madam Xu doesn’t want you to make more requests after knowing this fact.”
He looked up at her and asked, “Why did you tell me this?”
Shuang Er said, “Because My Lady mentioned you in the letter. My Lady is a gentle person, even though she won’t marry you, she doesn’t want to watch you die. Moreover…I think you are smart, after knowing all these things, you should have enough self-understanding and make the only possible right decision.”
Chen Chang Sheng said, “I know.”
After saying this, he walked toward the stone arch gate. He stepped on the bamboo leaves, making “sha sha” sounds.
Shuang Er was dumbfounded. She thought, what kind of thing is this?
Chen Chang Sheng suddenly stopped his steps, turned around and looked at her.
Shuang Er let out a sigh of relief and put her hand on her chest, awaiting his decision.
Chen Chang Sheng looked at her asked, “I want to get out, which way is it?”