Although Lian Hongying praised her niece tremendously and even showed Yi Chen the Liuying Jade to display her niece's appearance, he ultimately refused her.
Compared to his niece's aesthetic of pale, tender, and thin, Yi Chen still found Lian Hongying more attractive...
A beauty, once reaching a certain level, competes not just with looks, but with temperament and personal preference.
The heroic and spirited temperament that Lian Hongying possessed clearly suited his taste better.
Of course, such thoughts could not be voiced, as Yi Chen feared Feng Linsu might misunderstand.
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Some people die while others continue to live.
Some were alive and glorious just two days ago, but were then dismembered, their names doomed to eternal infamy.
Two days later.
A solemn and stately memorial hall arose from the ground.
It was dedicated to Xu Xiaoxun and the youth named Xin Wushuang who had risked his life.
Xin Wushuang was recommended by Yi Chen to be honored there.