X-Dragon Era

Staring intently at Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying spoke in a grave voice, "Xin Yun had no right to take action. The academy prohibits private duels, yet for your sake, he risked being expelled and took on four opponents at the same time. Although he was lucky this time, do you think he can always be so lucky? Do you think the academy will keep overlooking his behavior?"

Looking into Yi Luo Xiang's hesitant eyes, Yan Qingying seriously said, "I've already resolved all my troubles, with my own abilities, my own strength, and my methods, completely resolved. What about you? Do you want to be a burden forever? You know... as long as you want to, you can do everything!"

Listening to Yan Qingying's words, Yi Luo Xiang's breathing gradually became rapid. Yes... She was not some greenhouse flower, whether in talent, cleverness, strength, or abilities, she was definitely not inferior to anyone. If that was the case, why should she always let Xin Yun bear her troubles?

Seeing that Yi Luo Xiang seemed to have understood, Yan Qingying finally relaxed her expression and continued, "You should understand, from the day we met, Xin Yun has always shown great respect for you, for me, for Ming Xuan. He treats us as people with independent personalities, never trying to deprive us of our thinking and judgment. Whenever we want to do something, he has never stopped us. Have you ever thought about why he does this?"

Listening to Yan Qingying's question, Yi Luo Xiang guiltily lowered her head. This question... she had actually thought about it long ago, and she had already found the answer. Xin Yun acted this way because he did not want her to be just a shadow behind him. He wanted her to be independent, capable of handling any matter, to be useful—not just a woman to bear his children or to sleep with him.

Although Xin Yun loved her deeply, she could feel that, but no matter how much he loved her, the two of them are still two separate individuals, never able to become one. The whole reason Xin Yun acted this way was precisely because he didn't want her to lose herself, to always be an individual, a person with an independent personality, not a vassal of anyone, a whole person! Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire

But now, after Xin Yun had done so much, she still let him down. All this time... Xin Yun had been in great pain. As a man, it is simply unbearable to witness other men pursuing his woman right in front of him, and yet Xin Yun had endured it, and for such a long time, too.

Thinking back on everything, whom should she blame? That's right... Yi Luo Xiang knew, she should blame herself. Although she had always been rejecting advances, her attitude was too mild, not at all firm. Since the troubles were caused by her, it was only right for her to solve them. As an independent person, why should she need others to intervene in her matters?

At this thought, Yi Luo Xiang recalled Yan Qingying's earlier words—my troubles, I have already handled on my own. What about you?

Taking a deep breath, Yi Luo Xiang nodded resolutely and said, "Thank you, Qingying. I think... I already understand what you mean, and I can assure you, I will resolve all the troubles as soon as possible."

"Mm..." Yan Qingying nodded deeply and earnestly said, "I've promised you, I will never compete with you for anything, but I also hope that you will handle your own affairs well. If you always cause such messy situations and drag everyone down, then it will only prove that you're not suitable for Xin Yun. Do you understand what I mean?"

Listening to Yan Qingying's straightforward words, Yi Luo Xiang was not the slightest bit angry. Yan Qingying spoke little and coldly. From the time they met until now, today was the day she talked the most. Moreover... Yan Qingying's words were always so cool-headed, so lucid. At first, it was tough to hear, but the longer you knew her, you realized that everything she said, though hard to stomach, was true.

The meaning behind Yan Qingying's words just now was clear. She would not become Xin Yun's wife, but that did not mean she had settled on Yi Luo Xiang as the future Main Mistress. If Yi Luo Xiang continued to cause trouble and could not settle it herself, then she would no longer be suitable for Xin Yun, and would inevitably face the disdain of others, such as Ming Xuan, Yan Qingying, and Ke Zhan.

Yi Luo Xiang was well aware that Xin Yun loved her, but he also valued his friendship with Yan Qingying and his brotherhood with Ming Xuan. Although these were not romantic feelings, they were nonetheless not frivolous, and often even heavier than love!

If she became unbearable to everyone, then Xin Yun would inevitably have to make a choice—whether to keep his brothers, his friends, or his girlfriend. He could only choose one. Excluding Ke Zhan and others, just between Yan Qingying and Ming Xuan, it was already a two-against-one situation. What were the odds?

In this world, there are many instances where men abandon their wives and children for the sake of their brothers and friends, so many that they can be seen everywhere. On the contrary, a man who abandons his friends and brothers for his wife is despised the most. Therefore, Yan Qingying's words held significant weight. Once spoken, Yi Luo Xiang had to seriously consider them.

In truth, having been together for so long, Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying had developed a bond, and she could not let Xin Yun be in a difficult position. Besides, in this matter, it was her own fault, indeed she had handled it poorly, no wonder Yan Qingying was angry.