Chapter 199

【As long as Ren Tianxing dies, Princess Tianmei will be his.】

【Afterwards, at the alliance ceremony between the orthodox and demonic factions, the orthodox faction suddenly struck, catching the Mo Sect off guard.】

【Princess Tianmei also died in this battle; only Ren Tianxing escaped with a handful of people.】

"So the mother in the story also..."

Qingqing sighed softly, her expression full of helplessness.

After becoming an orphan with no father or mother, she had suddenly matured a great deal over the past two years; at only fourteen, she already understood many things.

Although she told herself that Xie Xiaofeng was the true culprit behind her family's tragedy, how could she not be aware in her heart that her mother was hardly ~innocent either?

But after all, she was her birth mother, and Princess Tianmei had already taken her own life; even if resentment and hatred welled up within her, she could not bring herself to utter words of blame.

Now, seeing the Princess Tianmei in the story likewise commit adultery, she felt an indescribable ache in her heart.

At this moment, there must be many people cursing her mother for being shameless, right?

"Huh? That's not right!"

Suddenly, Qingqing gave a soft exclamation, noticing Jiang Sishui's choice of words—

Ren Tianxing's wife-to-be, Princess Tianmei!

"Wife-to-be? I'm not mother's daughter? No, Princess Tianmei isn't my mother?"

A look of slight surprise appeared on Qingqing's face.

Has the plot been greatly altered again?

Just like the real Ren Tianxing, who is merely an ordinary person, not some Mo Sect Sect Leader.

【Ren Tianxing is dead, so he can't have escaped to Worry-Free Island like in the drama; then what about his daughter Qingqing—did she go with Princess Tianmei?】

【A lone mother and daughter, wouldn't they be in great danger out in the jianghu?】

【Or perhaps they'll encounter some noble benefactor?】

【Qingqing is, after all, the female lead of "Round Moon Curved Saber"—she must have some fortune on her side; surely she won't be unlucky forever, right?】

"Worry-Free Island?"

Qingqing was stunned, glanced around, unsure whether the Worry-Free Island Jiang Sishui mentioned was the same place she was currently at.

But this was clearly Yan Nan's place of seclusion!

Could it be the wheels of fate turning once more?

"I'm the female lead? The protagonist of 'Round Moon Curved Saber' seems to be called... Ding Peng? That man who was deceived by Qin Keqing."

Qingqing was lost in thought.

【That's right, a noble benefactor!】

【I think I understand now】

【The mother and daughter must have some connection to Jiang Wuque and Jiang Xiaoyu; otherwise, the latter wouldn't be so dead-set against Xie Xiaofeng】

【Then Qingqing should be safe now】

【No wonder—Xie Xiaofeng's death was no injustice】

【So-called Sword God, whether inside or outside the book, his character is equally despicable and vile】

【In "Round Moon Curved Saber," he wasn't even the protagonist, yet he already cuckolded someone, and even incited jianghu slaughter for his own selfish gain】

【And in "The Sword of Third Young Master," as the protagonist, he achieved even greater feats in his 'tireless cuckolding' career】

【The most typical example among them is none other than Murong Qiudi】

Jingzhou, Murong Manor.

Murong Qiudi sat with knees drawn up at the head of the bed, her gaze unfocused, her spirit wounded and sorrowful.

Xie Xiaofeng was young and accomplished, renowned throughout the Great Ming's Wu Zhou; countless girls adored him.

And she was one of them.

But now, she had seen an unknown, ugly side of Xie Xiaofeng in the diary.

The hero's image in her heart had suddenly collapsed; Murong Qiudi felt an indescribable ache, as if something were blocking her chest.

Just at that moment, she also saw her own name on the page.

Murong Qiudi's heart gave a sudden lurch.

In the past, she would certainly have been overjoyed, for it meant a greater chance of winning the prize.

But now it was different.

Her name appearing here at this moment was absolutely not a good thing.

"Could it be... that I, like Princess Tianmei, also committed adultery..."

At this thought, Murong Qiudi's heart leapt into her throat, her eyes fixed intently on the page.

At this moment, she could no longer be bothered with sorrow.

Because she knew that if her guess proved true, her reputation would be ruined!

【Murong Qiudi was born of noble lineage, the eldest Young Lady of Seven Star Pond—one of the four great families of the Wu Lin in the book】

【At eighteen, she accompanied her family to visit Divine Sword Shanzhuang, and in the garden encountered Xie Xiaofeng】

【Murong Qiudi was innocent and cheerful; out of courtesy, she nodded in greeting to Xie Xiaofeng】

【But Xie Xiaofeng, seeing her fair and delicate, radiant and breathtakingly beautiful, her smile more gorgeous than the flowers beside her, went up and grasped Murong Qiudi's hand】

【Murong Qiudi was greatly alarmed and immediately countered with a sword strike】

【But this clearly could not harm Xie Xiaofeng】

【Xie Xiaofeng easily deflected that strike】

【Afterwards, Murong Qiudi also learned the identity of the man before her—he was none other than the Third Young Master of Divine Sword Shanzhuang, whom she had long secretly admired】

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Thus, she cast aside all a woman's modesty and shame, disregarding her family's disgrace, and made love with Xie Xiaofeng under the open sky, on the bare ground.

Yet this was merely their first meeting—they hadn't even exchanged two words.

The women: "..."

At this moment, they felt thunder rolling in the heavens.

It was truly comparable to the scandalous tale of Qin Keqing sacrificing her body for love.

First meeting, not even a few words exchanged, and she gave away the most precious thing a woman has?

This truly shows no regard for her purity!

Murong Qiudie's actions had utterly stunned them.

Even those who had once admired Xie Xiaofeng admitted they could never do such a thing.

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Too reckless!

Suddenly, the women thought of Wu Hua and the noble young ladies he had seduced.

This was the same trap!

"It's over..." Murong Qiudie's face turned ashen.

She knew she would be socially ruined today.

Just moments ago, she had asked herself: Could I really do such a thing?

Finally, though utterly unwilling, she reached a conclusion—

This was exactly the kind of thing she would do!

Clenching her teeth against her lower lip, Murong Qiudie's heart sank to the lowest depths.

She stared fixedly at the diary page, praying the next entries wouldn't humiliate her further.

After their one-night liaison, Xie Xiaofeng left without a trace, for he had long grown accustomed to such things.

Since he had grown up and gained fame, countless women had fallen for him at first sight.

Murong Qiudie was merely one among them—in his eyes, utterly insignificant.

So, as always, he pulled up his pants and walked away, his silhouette as carefree and effortless as ever.

Like a client who had visited a brothel, slept with the courtesan queen, and then left without a backward glance.

The difference was, he paid no coin, and the woman he had taken was no fallen blossom—she was a flawless virgin of peerless beauty.

Afterwards, only Murong Qiudie remained alone; she returned home, waiting in hopeful anticipation for him to come and propose.

Yet she had no idea that Xie Xiaofeng had already forgotten her.