"You're already married? Then where is your husband? Where is the Emperor who married you? How come I've never seen him make an appearance?"
Xuanyuan Wuji suddenly asked Shangguan Linlang with a heavy face. He hadn't expected that having grown so big, for the first time he fancied a girl, she was already taken by another, a blow that made the CEO's heart quite discontent. He was so enraged that he really wanted to kill someone, especially that so-called Emperor who had stolen the girl from him.
Although his heart was still in pain, in great pain, Xuanyuan Wuji still wanted to ask Shangguan Linlang personally, even if it was to let himself give up, he needed clarity. Of course, he still harbored a sliver of hope, wishing that the Emperor had already passed away. If so, Shangguan Linlang could still become his Empress. The CEO didn't feel there was anything improper about this thought. Whatever Xuanyuan Wuji set his eyes on, even if he had to snatch it, he would, because who gave him all the capital to plunder a family's woman?
"Ugh, Wuji, even you believe these stories? Is Linda really the Empress? You're not running a fever, are you?"
When Nalan Fusui, who was going through a tumultuous inner struggle, heard what his dear friend said, he immediately raised his voice. Seeing the three people present all taking the story for true was unbearably uncomfortable for him. Could it be that he was the only sane one left? How could anyone believe such a far-fetched tale? Could the world really be so mad?
"There's nothing to doubt. You've seen Linda's capabilities just now, plus, before that, I personally witnessed her break three of Li Mufan's ribs with one palm strike. Her movements are quite peculiar, different from the martial arts in our world today. Added to the way she speaks, as well as the Shangguan Family's strange attitude towards her, aren't these enough to prove that she is different from us?"
Xuanyuan Wuji stated outright why he believed in Shangguan Linlang's identity, of course, he did not mention the most important point—a point the CEO had yet to disclose—that he fancied this unique girl. So, yeah, whatever she said, he would believe.
The reason the CEO didn't confess his affection wasn't because he was shy or upheld any virtue, but because he feared he would be rude to the fine lady. If the Shangguan Linlang in front of him was indeed an ancient person as he suspected, the past wasn't as open as the modern era, where love was so freely expressed. Just the thought that Li Mufan had been nearly killed for merely offering slight offense to her made the CEO believe that the pursuit of a wife had to be done gradually. He didn't want to confess his feelings only to end up in a coffin the next moment.
"Shut up. Don't you dare mention that thief Han Ziye to me. It was blindness that made me fall for him back then. Now that I've returned from the Yellow Spring Road, Han Ziye, you better not show your face before me. Otherwise, I'll surely keep my promise from back then, and personally see you off. In lifetime after lifetime, we shall remain enemies."
As soon as Shangguan Linlang heard Xuanyuan Wuji asking about that accursed Emperor who had locked her away for a thousand years, an anger built up inside her that she couldn't dispel. Originally trapped in the Living Tomb without the light of day, the Empress had thought she would never be able to step out of that detestable place again and had given up on hating anyone further. After all, no amount of hatred would allow her to grab Han Ziye and beat him to a pulp, since she couldn't even turn over in her coffin, let alone undertake the difficult task of seeking revenge.
But now that she was out of the Living Tomb, the days were numbered for the culprit responsible for her family's ruin and her eternal exclusion from the cycle of reincarnation. The Empress, if only for the sake of her own dignity, would surely pluck Han Ziye out of the crowd, whether she had to ascend to Biluo or descend to Yellow Spring Road, she was determined to find him. How could she untie the knot that had tied for a thousand years in such a short time and abandon her vengeance?
Shangguan Linlang's words left the CEO with mixed feelings: he was glad that the Empress wasn't caught up in memories of that mysterious, unseen Emperor, giving him a chance to step in. However, he was worried that if the Empress was still entangled with him, could there be a chance for them to rekindle their past love or revive their old feelings, perhaps reconciling completely? As for him, a latecomer in her pursuit, would he really stand a chance? The CEO remained anxious, for he had not been part of her life for a very long time, and he wondered if he might lose to his rival.
Fortunately, the CEO wasn't one to concede defeat easily. The harder the challenge, the more determined he was to overcome everything and accomplish his goal—thus, Shangguan Linlang was still someone he intended to win over, regardless of whether the opponent was the Emperor or a prince. Xuanyuan Wuji, unafraid of gods or Buddha, would cut down any opposition that stood in his way.