The distant sound of roosters crowing pierced the air as Xiao Ruiyuan, his mind made up, clenched his fist, his eyes shining with an unusual brilliance.
All was ready; he merely had to wait for dawn to thwart the conspiracy of King Heng and the Lin Family in one fell swoop. Once the cheating scandal was resolved and the threats of King Heng and the Lin Family were eliminated, he could visit the Mo Family to propose marriage without concern, and even if driven away, he would declare to all that such a beautiful lady was the object of his admiration!
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While the Lord Wei Yuan House was filled with harmony, Prince Heng's Mansion was shrouded in an impenetrable dark cloud.
King Heng, who had also stayed awake through the night, his eyes bloodshot, glared at Old Master Lin who was shaking slightly. His voice was chilling as though it rose from the depths of hell, "Repeat it for me one more time!"
