Inside Jialing Pass.
Zhu Zhuyun quickly found the hotel where Zhu Zhuqing was staying.
It was also the lodging area for Heaven Dou Academy students.
In a simple room, the two sisters sat facing each other.
Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously, "Sister, what brings you here?"
Since the Spirit Master Tournament, although the two sisters hadn't met again, their relationship had undoubtedly eased considerably.
Especially as Zhu Zhuqing grew older and increasingly understood Zhu Zhuyun's past good intentions, she actually felt a bit more guilt towards her.
Upon hearing this long-unused form of address from Zhu Zhuqing, a relieved and joyful smile appeared on Zhu Zhuyun's face. But when she thought of her purpose for entering Jialing Pass, that smile became complicated and bitter.
Zhu Zhuyun didn't speak, just silently took out a letter and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly stunned when she saw the letter and subconsciously said, "Is this from father and mother?"
Zhu Zhuyun nodded with a complicated expression.
Seeing this, a trace of a smile also appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face.
It seemed father and mother still remembered her.
So, in front of Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Zhuqing opened the envelope with anticipation and began reading its contents.
Her gaze slowly moved across the letter, her expression constantly changing. Her fair face gained a flush of color, growing hotter and hotter. Her eyes gradually became unfocused, as if lost in thought.
But when she saw the part concerning Zhu Zhuyun later on, her flushed face immediately turned strange. She looked up at Zhu Zhuyun in astonishment and couldn't help but say, "Sister, fa... father really wants you to go and serve the Squad Leader?"
Zhu Zhuyun nodded silently.
Zhu Zhuqing frowned and couldn't help but say, "How could they do this? And sister, aren't you Dai Weisi's fiancée? Does the Star Luo Imperial Family have no face left at all? How could father agree to such a request?"
Zhu Zhuyun shook her head. "For His Majesty, what does a little face matter as long as he can win this war? Even if I am Dai Weisi's fiancée, it's no exception."
"Moreover, if it weren't for our statuses, this matter probably wouldn't have fallen on our heads."
"But judging by your expression, you don't seem to be resisting the idea."
Looking at Zhu Zhuyun's slightly teasing expression, two more blushes flew across Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks.
"Sister, don't tease me. How could someone like me, an ordinary person, dare to covet the Squad Leader?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Zhuyun immediately laughed. "So, you actually have feelings for that King Qitian too, you just feel you're not worthy of him?"
"I never imagined the King Qitian's charm was so great, even you couldn't help but be moved by him."
"In that case, this Honey Trap plan is actually right up your alley."
Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts drifted away. Her expression seemed lost in memory. After a long while, she murmured to herself, "Yes, his charm is so great that countless people are moved by him. I'm the same. But we understand even more clearly that we are not worthy of him."
After saying this, Zhu Zhuqing grasped Zhu Zhuyun's hand. "Sister, don't worry about this matter. The Squad Leader is absolutely not the kind of person who would abandon friends for beauty. The Emperor of the Star Luo Empire's plan will never succeed. But you don't have to go back either. Just stay here peacefully."
"I will tell the Squad Leader about this. He will handle it himself."
Zhu Zhuyun looked at the Zhu Zhuqing before her, her expression stunned.
Compared to the stubborn girl of years past, the Zhu Zhuqing before her had matured far too much, making Zhu Zhuyun feel an unfamiliarity.
But after hesitating for a moment, she still heeded Zhu Zhuqing's words. She didn't rush to offer herself to Yang Yuan as per the original plan, but instead stayed in Zhu Zhuqing's room.
After catching up with Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to visit Yang Yuan.
This was also her first meeting with Yang Yuan in several years, her eyes carrying a trace of excitement and anticipation.
Soon, she saw Yang Yuan. Beside Yang Yuan was a tall, stunningly beautiful, noble-looking woman with golden hair.
This was the first time Zhu Zhuqing had seen this woman, but her appearance made Zhu Zhuqing feel a sense of inferiority.
She thought to herself, "The Squad Leader is surrounded by such devastatingly beautiful women. How could he possibly take a liking to me and my sister?"
After Zhu Zhuqing entered the room, Yang Yuan smiled and beckoned her, then gestured for her to sit down.
"Zhuqing, you've grown more mature over the years, and your spirit power has reached level 52. Very good."
Clearly, the intelligence the Star Luo Empire obtained was not comprehensive. Zhu Zhuqing's spirit power had long since reached the Spirit King level.
Zhu Zhuqing said earnestly, "It's all thanks to the Squad Leader's nurturing. If not for the Spirit Bone you gifted me back then, I wouldn't have reached the Spirit KingRealm so early."
Yang Yuan waved his hand. "Don't underestimate yourself. While the Spirit Bone played a role in your current achievements, it's inseparable from your diligent cultivation."
Receiving Yang Yuan's praise and recognition, a look of satisfaction appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face as she sat down.
The moment she sat down, the two mountainous peaks on her chest trembled violently. Even with Yang Yuan's strength, he was almost blinded.
Zhu Zhuqing wasn't particularly tall, and the rest of her body could be described as slender and delicate. But this combination of a slender frame and bountiful fruit was truly astonishing to behold.
Not just Yang Yuan, even Qian Renxue beside him couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.
She had naturally seen Zhu Zhuqing before, back when the latter was only twelve or thirteen. Although impressive even then, compared to now, the visual impact was less.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but glance sideways at Yang Yuan. But as if sensing her gaze, he calmly looked at Zhu Zhuqing's face, the very picture of a gentleman.
Qian Renxue nodded in satisfaction.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing's ears suddenly turned bright red.
Qian Renxue didn't notice, but Zhu Zhuqing had felt an intense gaze.
Although the owner of that gaze reacted quickly and immediately returned to calm, she had still felt it.
It seemed she wasn't completely without charm.
She used to always complain that this pair in front had grown so large, truly a burden.
But now it seemed they weren't entirely useless.
After Zhu Zhuqing sat down, Yang Yuan routinely asked her a few questions.
But in truth, he and Qian Renxue had already guessed the purpose of her visit.
Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Zhuqing's reason for coming, it was exactly as the two of them had guessed.
"That's the situation."
With a red face, Zhu Zhuqing finished her last word, recounting the Star Luo Empire's plan in detail, including the matter of having her and her sister Zhu Zhuyun serve Yang Yuan together.
It was just that saying all this in front of Yang Yuan and Qian Renxue made her feel incredibly ashamed.
Yang Yuan smiled and comforted her, "I'm already aware of this matter. I'll handle the Star Luo Empire side. Don't be nervous."
Zhu Zhuqing acknowledged with a sound, but an inexplicable sense of disappointment arose in her heart.
She had never liked following the Family's arrangements.
This time was the only exception.
(End of Chapter)
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