When a Yandere Cannon Fodder Meets a Dark, Twisted Villain - Chapter 34.2

This thought only flashed through her mind before being quickly dismissed by Yu Chang.

Regardless, in her heart, the most important person was her Senior Sister. Even if the Imperial Daughter said nothing, Yu Chang would not hesitate to take her Senior Sister away the moment she sensed danger.

Sheng Huan turned and walked downstairs, her green palace dress tracing a resolute arc on the steps, as if she were about to march into an unknown battle…

Under the pear tree, the ambiguous atmosphere was broken by a familiar call.

“Senior Sister…”

Yu Chang approached slowly. Her gaze lingered for a brief second on Shu Mo’s hand wrapped around her Senior Sister’s waist before she looked away discreetly, slowly recounting the matter of the Golden Phoenix’s message.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yining’s expression changed slightly. “Junior Sister, are you saying Her Highness… might be in danger?”

Compared to her worry, Shu Mo appeared much calmer.

She gently squeezed her beloved’s hand, her thumb tracing a reassuring circle in her palm. “Given Sheng Huan’s character, she must have anticipated this. She likely has preparations in place.”

Seeing this, Yu Chang quietly moved to the other side of her Senior Sister, naturally taking her arm and leaning in close.

“It is still far from the hour of the Pig (9 PM). I will accompany Senior Sister to wander around the estate…”

This move caused Shu Mo’s eyes to darken slightly.

“Has Fellow Daoist Yu forgotten the promise you once made?”

Yu Chang’s expression remained unchanged as she countered calmly, “At that time, Senior Sister had not lost her memory, so I indeed promised not to be too intimate with her. But what did Fellow Daoist Mo do? Senior Sister went out early in the morning to find spiritual medicine to treat your eyes, yet you allowed her to take the Forgetfulness Pill. Having done such a thing, what right do you have to interfere between me and my Senior Sister?”

Shu Mo’s brows knit tightly. “The matter of the Forgetfulness Pill is not what Fellow Daoist Yu thinks.”

Yu Chang pressed further: “Then what is the truth? Why doesn’t Fellow Daoist Mo explain it clearly right here in front of Senior Sister!”

Sensing the mounting tension, Shi Yining turned slightly toward her Junior Sister and shook her head silently. “My memories have not yet returned. Let us discuss this later; even if explained now, I cannot truly feel the weight of it.”

Meeting her Senior Sister’s gentle gaze, Yu Chang’s heart softened instantly. “Fine… Since Senior Sister has spoken, I will not pursue it for now. Shall I accompany you for a walk? What do you think?”

“This…”

Shi Yining hesitated. Compared to her Junior Sister, her heart was actually more inclined to stay with Shu Mo.

Before she could speak, a cool, clear voice sounded by her ear.

“I am more familiar with this villa than Fellow Daoist Yu. It is most appropriate for me to accompany Ning’er.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere fell back into a stalemate.

Shi Yining felt two burning gazes fixed upon her, both seemingly waiting for her answer.

No matter which one she chose, the other would be hurt.

“Junior Sister… what Fellow Daoist Mo says makes sense. We are both new to this place; it is more fitting to have her accompany me…”

Upon hearing this, a flash of dejection crossed Yu Chang’s eyes, and her hand tightened slightly on her Senior Sister’s arm.

Shu Mo took everything in and said flatly, “Before Her Highness left, she asked Fellow Daoist Yu to keep an eye on the movements in the Imperial City. Since you are free now, it would be best for you to go outside and investigate the situation.”

After a moment of silence, Yu Chang nodded in agreement.

“Since Fellow Daoist Mo is staying by Senior Sister’s side, you must take up the duty of a guardian. Do not let anything happen to her again.”

Shu Mo wordlessly pulled her beloved closer into her embrace. “Rest assured. Since Ning’er has chosen me, I shall naturally protect her.”

Their gazes met in mid-air, both clearly sensing the faint hostility radiating from the other.

Standing between them, Shi Yining sensed the undercurrents and felt a strange sense of déjà vu… as if in her lost memories, she had experienced such a subtle situation before.

However, upon trying to think deeper, it felt as though she were shrouded in fog, unable to recall anything clearly…

Shi Yining closed her eyes, trying to piece together the fragmented, blurry images in her mind.

It was at this moment that the residual power of the Forgetfulness Pill flared up, interrupting her recollection. Fine beads of sweat broke out on her forehead, and her face grew pale.

“Do not force it if you cannot remember,” Shu Mo consoled her softly, gently wiping the sweat from her brow. She moved her fingers to Shi Yining’s temples, slowly channeling cooling spiritual energy. “Recovering memories cannot be rushed; let nature take its course. Regardless, I will always be with you…”

Shi Yining slowly opened her eyes, her gaze meeting Shu Mo’s, and she clearly saw the deep concern within.

At that moment, they were very close, their breaths lightly entangling.

The fragmented images in her mind became a bit clearer… In the past, these eyes always seemed cold and distant, but now, they were entirely different.

More memories flooded back. After a long while, the images finally settled on the sight of two streaks of bloody tears.

Shi Yining was startled. The moment she regained her senses, her actions outpaced her thoughts, and her slender hand reached out to touch the other’s picturesque features.

“Daoist Mo, your eyes…”

Shu Mo gently caught the jade-like fingers, her own fingertips grazing the back of Shi Yining’s hand. “They have recovered. I must thank Ning’er for the spiritual medicine you bought for me; otherwise, I fear I would still be unable to see.”

Shi Yining suddenly remembered that Yu Shang had also mentioned spiritual medicine, but this part of her memory was still hazy, and she couldn’t recall the specifics for the time being…

Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the villa. Listening closely, she realized it was the sound of servants welcoming the Imperial Daughter back.

Yu Shang, who had been investigating outside, returned first and went to Shi Yining’s side.

Shortly after, Sheng Huan appeared.

Unlike her usual calculated and composed demeanor, she now looked somewhat uneasy.

Shu Mo keenly sensed the anomaly, a surge of unease crossing her heart. Instinct told her that what Sheng Huan was about to say would be the last thing she wanted to hear.

Sure enough, Sheng Huan looked at them and let out a soft sigh.

“The Empress Mother already knows of my trip to the Xuanqing Sect. I thought she summoned me to punish me, but to my surprise, she did not scold me. Instead… she made a request.”

Shi Yining asked curiously, “What request?”

Sheng Huan coughed awkwardly. “The Empress Mother ordered me to return to the Xuanqing Sect with Ning’er to… propose marriage to Sect Leader Qin and become Daoist partners.”

“What?” Shi Yining was stunned, instinctively taking a half-step back, her gaze unconsciously turning toward Shu Mo.

This news was too sudden; she absolutely could not accept it.

Although her memories had not fully returned, she was already certain that the one she loved was the woman currently holding her, not someone else.

Shu Mo’s expression had turned completely cold the moment she heard the answer, her very aura becoming stagnant. “Your Highness once said you would not harbor designs on Ning’er.”

Beside them, Yu Chang was equally tense, her neatly trimmed nails digging into her palms due to the turmoil in her heart.

Sheng Huan shook her head with a bitter smile. “I admit I do have a favorable impression of Ning’er, but I swear to the heavens that I never intentionally misled the Empress Mother. As for why she made this request… I have a suspicion.”

“Then tell us, Your Highness, exactly why?” Shu Mo’s voice remained icy.

“The Empress Mother received me at the Qin Tian Jian (Imperial Observatory). Daoist Mo should know the duties of that office.”

“Naturally. Observing the stars and divining fortune and calamity.”

“When I went, the Empress Mother’s expression was strange,” Sheng Huan recalled the scene. “I can’t say exactly what was wrong, but it was different from usual. I suspect that her wanting me to become Daoist partners with Ning’er likely has to do with Ning’er’s fate or providence.”

Shu Mo was silent for a moment, the chill in her eyes unabated. “How does Your Highness plan to respond?”

Sheng Huan hesitated. “As long as Sect Leader Qin does not agree, the Empress Mother cannot force the issue.”

The coldness in Shu Mo’s eyes deepened. “So, Your Highness truly intends to go to the Xuanqing Sect to propose marriage?”

Sheng Huan felt helpless. “It is just a formality. Given today’s situation, if I hadn’t agreed, I fear I wouldn’t have been able to return safely.”

There was one thing she kept hidden: deep down, she actually harbored a sliver of hope. When the Empress Mother made the request, she hadn’t shown any resistance…

Shi Yining had calmed down by now. “How about this: we find a way to send a transmission to inform my Master. Then, Master can simply refuse directly, saving us further trouble.”

Sheng Huan shook her head. “Even for a transmission, we must leave the Imperial City first; otherwise, I cannot give an account to the Empress Mother.”

Shi Yining wanted to speak again, but the residual power of the Forgetfulness Pill surged once more, more violently than before.

Her vision suddenly went black, and her consciousness was uncontrollably pulled into darkness…

Waking from her slumber, Shi Yining immediately saw Yu Chang guarding her bedside.

“Where is Daoist Mo?” she asked instinctively.

Yu Chang’s lips pursed slightly, a flash of disappointment in her eyes, her words tinged with a bit of grievance. “Senior Sister looks for her the moment you wake up… She is brewing a medicine to help you recover your memories and combat the Forgetfulness Pill. The brewing process is complicated, and she didn’t trust anyone else to handle it, so she has been watching over it personally from start to finish.”

At this point, she gently took the woman’s slender hand, her voice softening. “Senior Sister, if this attempt fails again, don’t be obsessed with recovering your memories, okay? Let Shang’er stay with you forever…”

Shi Yining shook her head gently, her expression gentle but firm. “If I do not recover my memories, I cannot cultivate properly. For a cultivator, this is not a long-term solution.”

Yu Chang hesitated. “Actually… during these days, Shang’er has been searching everywhere for secret methods, and I have found one. If Senior Sister is willing, Shang’er can assist you in your cultivation.”

Shi Yining was puzzled. “Cultivation is based on meditation and depends on oneself. How can one assist?”

A blush appeared on Yu Chang’s face, and her voice dropped lower. “It is a Dual Cultivation secret method… As long as one party makes progress, they can return all that cultivation to the other party through the practice.”

Just as she finished speaking, the door was pushed open with a loud bang.

Shu Mo stood at the doorway, her face like frost, holding a bowl of freshly brewed spiritual medicine. Her knuckles were slightly white from gripping it too hard.

“Fellow Daoist Yu, Ning’er has never had such thoughts toward you. Please do not force her hand!”

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