Chapter 989: Zhuge Gui: What, My Sister Is the Sect Leader?

A day later, Zhuge Ruolan arrived at Longshe Shan, saw her revived elder brother, and was overjoyed.

The two siblings gathered to chat, and as they talked, Zhuge Gui stopped Zhuge Ruolan from entering the room to whisper; some words could not be heard by Chen Chuyang and the others, nor by anyone else.

Heishanyang, seeing this, sneered, "Kid, did you notice? Your big brother‑in‑law apparently knows you're a fickle oaf; don't trust your character, hahaha."

He mocked to his heart's content; at that moment, Heishanyang's pent‑up frustration burst forth.

Shang Hongxue glanced at her husband, then taunted, "Husband, it seems someone is still fortunate: sister Ruolan was deceived by you, but her elder brother won't be fooled by your façade."

"Heh heh heh, Brother Chuyang, what if in the end your big brother‑in‑law refuses?"

Even though that possibility was vanishingly small, Shang Hongxue still had to jab twice, reminding her husband that he always entangles so many women; when she can mock, she naturally won't hold back.

Chen Chuyang felt awkward, said nothing and offered no rebuttal.

Shang Hongxue's laughter grew louder as she and Heishanyang mocked him together; it was beyond embarrassing.

She pinched the girl's cheek, warning her to pay attention: he is her husband, the head of the household, and should not be mocked.

Shang Hongxue wouldn't buy it; chances to mock Chen Chuyang were few, so she wouldn't let it slide easily.

"Brother Chuyang, everyone says you should be more proper; look, Zhuge Gui has been on Longshe Shan for so long and still hasn't turned against you."

"On this point, you must reflect on yourself—what have you done insufficiently, or where have you failed to satisfy others? If you wish to marry someone's sister, you must show proper sincerity; did you think every girl was like Qi Ruohua, so easily deceived by you?"

Over at Hu Jiuwei's side, it was an accident; the boat had already set sail, unchangeable.

Over at Shang Hongchen's side, it was the same—unspeakable and unspoken.

Zhuge Ruolan's side, however, was different; after all, she is the sect leader of the Yin Gui Sect and a prized young lady—how could she easily… give herself to her husband.

Even though Shang Hongxue agreed, she still hoped her husband would be humbled once, which would make her very happy.

"…" Chen Chuyang had nothing to say; this wife could no longer be kept—once such a good wife, now she had completely changed.

She now even knows how to mock herself; it seemed he would teach her a lesson tonight, to let her know who truly heads the household.

"Madam, you'll be in trouble tonight."

Shang Hongxue's smile vanished instantly; she dared not mock further—her husband kept his word, and if she kept mocking, he would truly make her wail for her parents that night.

"Brother Chuyang, it's not that I wanted to mock you; Heishanyang made me do it. If you have any grievance, go find it, not me."

Heishanyang lifted his head, his pupils trembling.

At that moment, it could no longer smile.

Being on Chen Chuyang's mind was no good; that kid truly would push people to death.

Thinking of his frail body, he couldn't withstand Chen Chuyang's poisonous strikes nor those pills.

The pills Chen Chuyang refined grew ever more advanced, their effects terrifying; if he were to test them himself, wouldn't that be…?

"Gulu."

Heishanyang forced a smile, "Kid, if I say this isn't my business, would you believe me?"

Chen Chuyang smiled, "Of course I'd believe you; you're my closest partner, how could I not trust you?"

"I've been too lax with you lately; it seems I must increase the intensity, to make you understand who your true master is."

He rubbed his hands, smiled; that smile was terrifying.

Heishanyang tucked his head, trying to hide his body behind Shang Hongxue, daring not to stick out.

Inside the room.

The two siblings were alone together; Zhuge Ruolan's eyes were blood‑red as she gazed at her brother before her, still as before—so upright, so warm. He was her long‑lost support, now returned to her side.

That feeling was indescribable.

"Brother."

Zhuge Ruolan gritted her teeth and called out, her eyes fixed on her brother, fearing he would, as before, ignore her.

Zhuge Gui raised his hand, placed it on Zhuge Ruolan's crown, rubbed gently, and said softly, "These years, you've endured much, Ruolan."

Suddenly, Zhuge Ruolan's eyes reddened.

Tears streamed down; she could no longer stay strong nor composed.

She spread her arms, protecting her brother.

Zhuge Gui lowered his head, watching the little girl grow up; she was no longer the sister who needed protection, nor the one who always cried, but a sister now capable of standing on her own.

"Ruolan, these years you must have suffered, brother is sorry…"

His voice was gentle, soft, yet it penetrated deep into Zhuge Ruolan's heart; the familiar, tender brother she thought she would never feel again.

The crying continued for a very long time.

The two remained as they were for a long while; eventually Zhuge Ruolan released her grip and wiped her tears.

Her eyes were still bright red, blood vessels spreading.

She smiled, "Brother, I am not the one suffering; you are the one who suffers. I thought I would never see you again, I was so afraid you had died, but thanks to the heavens, you have recovered."

"From now on, I, your little sister, will never be alone."

She now had her brother's protection, no longer the lone‑fighting sister; the pressure on her halved.

She felt completely at ease; all these years, Zhuge Gui's matters had weighed on her, leaving her breathless.

She was truly exhausted, many times wanting to give up, but her brother had always supported her.

Her brother had not yet fully recovered; he needed her, and she could not fall.

From this moment, she need not worry about her brother; she could relax.

"Yes, from now on, brother will stay by your side, always."

"All the grievances of these years, brother will compensate you."

Zhuge Gui looked at his sister; from her eyes, he could see her hardships.

These years, his sister must have suffered greatly.

Many things needed no words; they were understood.

The Yin Gui Sect is not like other factions; inside this faction, it is filled with scheming, filled with slaughter, filled with conspiracies.

He has already fallen; let alone his younger sister.

For a younger sister to have come this far today is truly not easy.

"Brother, if Ruo Lan is not wronged, the present Ruo Lan is the Sect Leader of the Yin Gui Sect, and throughout the Yin Gui Sect, I alone am supreme."

"Later, brother can return to the Yin Gui Sect, let the younger sister properly receive you; whatever resources you want, the younger sister can satisfy you."

She is the Sect Leader of the Yin Gui Sect; within the Yin Gui Sect, she calls the shots.

After Yin Gui Zhenren departs, she becomes the Yin Gui Sect's sole Decision‑Maker, controlling the entire Yin Gui Sect, with no one disobeying.

When brother recovers, he will soon regain his strength; then brother will help her jointly control the Yin Gui Sect, and she will be much more at ease.