Such A Noble Cause, “for The Sake Of All Living Beings”!
“Mother! Even now, you still try to stop me? Can you and Father really watch my little sister jump into the fire pit? I can’t!”
Gu Chuan, despite his weakness and the violent coughing from his excitement, refused to yield an inch.
He knew he had to buy Ye Chen time, even if it was only a second!
This wasn’t for himself, but for Gu Yue’er!
“Chuan’er, your Father… he also has his reasons.”
Ning Qiushuang’s expression faltered slightly, as if she had unspoken difficulties, but with so many guests present, she couldn’t reveal them. She quickly composed herself, and spoke helplessly.
“Reasons?! Who in the world doesn’t have reasons? But even with reasons, can you just watch your little sister be pushed into a fire pit? I can’t! At the very least, I have to fight for my little sister, even if I fail!”
Gu Chuan stiffened his neck, his hands trembling slightly with excitement.
“How long will you continue making a fuss? Do you think we would watch Yue’er fall into danger if we had a choice?”
Ning Qiushuang’s tone was unusually agitated, but her upbringing as a Princess Consort allowed her to maintain her composure and dignity.
“He he, what is choice? Even if there really was a choice, would you dare to choose?”
“Cowardice is cowardice. Why beautify your own weakness? Such posturing is nothing but self-deception.”
Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.
Ye Chen appeared, floating gracefully before everyone.
“Who are you? This is no place for you to be!”
Gu Chuan and Ning Qiushuang, along with the guards, dared not act rashly, but they unhesitatingly surrounded Ye Chen.
Many people cast doubtful and contemptuous glances.
A nameless nobody, daring to speak boldly and criticize at the Royal Residence’s gates? He’s practically asking for death!
“Benefactor!”
Gu Chuan exclaimed excitedly.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone suddenly came to their senses, especially Ning Qiushuang. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly: “Could you be…?”
“That’s right. If it weren’t for Benefactor, I would already be a cold corpse. I wouldn’t have the chance to stand here and fight for my little sister!”
Gu Chuan didn’t hide anything, his words full of respect.
Many high-ranking officials who didn’t understand the situation, upon hearing this, retracted their unfriendly gazes towards Ye Chen, secretly relieved that they hadn’t offended him rashly.
This was Gu Chuan’s great benefactor!
And the name Ye Chen, at this moment, no longer sounded unfamiliar.
“Could he be the prodigy Ye Chen who swept through all the geniuses at Zhenwu Academy?!”
Someone in the crowd exclaimed, and everyone suddenly realized.
The “Ye Chen” whose story had been circulating yesterday, could he be the man before them?
Moreover, the rumors surrounding the death of Ling Fei, the Ling Family’s Young Master, seemed inseparable from Ye Chen…
Some people who couldn’t contain their curiosity finally spoke.
Ye Chen smiled slightly, as if he had already anticipated these questions. His expression was calm, without the slightest intention of avoidance.
“Ling Fei’s death is indeed related to me.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked, and they all took half a step back.
Ye Chen had the Sword Immortal Sect’s protection. The Ling Family might not be able to do anything to him, but how could the people present here compete with the Ling Family?
If the Ling Family was enraged and collateral damage occurred, wouldn’t they become cannon fodder?
Moreover, wasn’t Gu Yue’er’s current predicament due to the Ling Family’s inability to deal with Ye Chen, leading them to vent their anger on her?
“Everyone, I will give the Ling Family an explanation for this matter, but if they dare to bully Yue’er and harm innocents…”
Before Ye Chen could finish, he was interrupted by a familiar voice—
“Brother Ye, is that you?”
The voice was clear, yet filled with unconcealed despair.
They could only hear the voice, not see the person, but Ye Chen instantly confirmed that it was Gu Yue’er’s call.
Heavenly Eye—Activated!
Deep within the residence, Gu Yue’er was imprisoned in a palanquin.
Today, she was dressed in red, already looking like she was waiting to be married.
Some kind of taboo seemed to be placed on her, her fingers unable to move, leaving her at the mercy of others.
Even with the veil on, Ye Chen could still clearly see her desperate yet beautiful face.
If he hadn’t come today, perhaps no one would have been able to save her!
Seeing this scene, an unnamed rage suddenly surged in Ye Chen’s heart, making him restless and uneasy.
Composing himself, he didn’t immediately respond to Gu Yue’er, but instead turned his gaze to Ning Qiushuang.
The court beauty, who was six parts similar to Gu Yue’er, was silently watching him.
Ye Chen’s gaze was sharp and aggressive: “Is Yue’er your biological daughter? Is this how you act as parents?!”
The twenty-something Ye Chen now exuded an invisible pressure that caused Ning Qiushuang’s heart to tremble slightly, even causing a momentary daze.
But she quickly regained her composure, her voice low: “For the greater good, we have no choice.”
“Superior Ye, please don’t interfere. This is the Ancient Phoenix Dynasty’s internal affair. We will handle it ourselves.”
Ning Qiushuang gritted her teeth, finally finishing her words.
This was the Emperor’s decision.
For the sake of the Dynasty, even sacrificing Gu Yue’er was unavoidable.
If one day, the Dynasty needed her life, she would not hesitate to die.
This was the Royal Clan’s fate.
To enjoy power, one must pay the price.
“Yes! Superior Ye, the Princess Consort is right. It’s all for the common people. Sacrificing one princess in exchange for the peace of the Dynasty is a necessary evil.”
“That’s right, Superior Ye, this is an internal affair of the Ancient Phoenix Dynasty. You shouldn’t interfere.”
“Superior Ye, please leave quickly. Don’t disturb the wedding, otherwise, the auspicious time will be missed.”
Everyone echoed, trying to suppress Ye Chen with public opinion.
After all, they couldn’t afford to offend the Ling Family, let alone the Sword Immortal Sect.
However—
“He he, what a good ‘for the common people.’”
Ye Chen sneered, his eyes icy.
“Sending a weak woman to her death, yet claiming it’s for the common people? If this happened to your daughters, your children, could you still say this so lightly?”
Ye Chen’s words were forceful and resounding.
As soon as the words fell, the Spiritual Power in his body slightly vibrated, causing everyone to feel dizzy. No one could refute him.
Only a few Experts could barely stand their ground, but their hearts trembled.
“Superior Ye, this matter started because of you, are you still going to make a fuss?”