Chapter 596: Chapter 596 Shameless

Huang Family indeed didn’t have such a heritage as the Baili Family. Although some members knew witchcraft, there were not many with natural talent within the family. This resulted in the Huang Family being far inferior to the Baili Family in the realm of witchcraft.

It seemed that shortly after Le Yao fell into a coma, a girl from the Huang Family suddenly awakened to her magical talents, rising to become a standout figure among them. That person was Huang Wan.

Originally, the reason Yi Family had sought Huang Wan’s hand in marriage for Yi Huai was because of her talent in witchcraft.

Now, having learned everything, he was shocked to realize that it was nothing but a blatant conspiracy.

Yi Huai and Huang Wan had actually conspired to harm Le Yao to be together.

Once he understood the reason behind it all, Baili Hengyuan’s eyes reddened with rage. When he looked at Yi Huai and Huang Wan, his gaze was filled with murderous intent.

His fists clenched tightly as he fought to control the urge to commit murder with his reason.

At this moment, Yi Huai had no mind to care about Baili Hengyuan’s thoughts. All his attention was focused on Huang Wan. He turned to Zhong Niangyao and roared, “I’ve already told you everything, stop it now!”

Watching Huang Wan in increasing pain was more than he could bear.

However, Zhong Niangyao had no intention of calling a halt. She rested her chin in one hand, watching Huang Wan’s agonized struggle with a trace of a smile on her face, “Why the hurry? All pain will pass. Besides, over the years, my mother has suffered far more than her.”

“How can you go back on your word?” Yi Huai was still shouting loudly, “You clearly said–”

He stopped mid-sentence as though jamming, and all sound abruptly cut off.

“What did I say?” Zhong Niangyao’s smile grew even brighter, “I don’t think I’ve said anything at all!”

Yi Huai was powerless to do anything now; he wanted to leave. But Huang Wan was struggling so much in her pain that he couldn’t possibly leave with her. So he could only hold her tight, a mix of helplessness and despair in his expression.

Who knows how long had passed before Huang Wan’s struggles slowly subsided. The pain in her body had gradually faded, leaving only a slight numbing sensation, but she already felt much better.

While the pain had disappeared, her body was utterly devoid of strength, and she could only lean weakly in Yi Huai’s arms.

However, compared to the physical pain, the feeling of powerlessness in her heart was much more excruciating. Just now, while enduring the torment, she was still acutely aware of everything that happened. She had naturally heard Yi Huai confessing everything.

Now, the only thought in her mind was that it was over, all her secrets laid bare under the sun–she was truly finished.

Yi Huai, supporting the weakened Huang Wan, stood up, with her leaning against him, half-supported and half-cradled.

The couple intended to leave.

Sadly for them, they had only just turned around when a cold, clear female voice came from behind them.

“If you leave now, I can’t guarantee that Miss Huang Wan will get to see tomorrow’s sun!”

The cold voice, the flat tone without even a hint of inflection, were impossible to ignore for the threat they conveyed.

Yi Huai wanted to leave, but his feet just couldn’t lift off the ground.

Huang Wan leaned on Yi Huai, her expression grim and inscrutable, leaving one unable to guess what she was truly thinking.

“What do you want now?”

Yi Huai, supporting Huang Wan, turned around and looked at Zhong Niangyao with barely concealable hatred in his eyes, “Now that you know everything, can’t you let us go?”

“Let you go?” It was as if Zhong Niangyao had heard the world’s biggest joke. The smile on her face was heavy with sarcasm, “Yi Huai, Huang Wan, you don’t really think that by confessing everything, all our grudges are settled, do you? You are both not so young, how can you still be so naive?”

“Since you’ve come to the Baili Family today, unless you settle all accounts, don’t even think about leaving.”

“You–” Yi Huai looked at Zhong Niangyao, his teeth clenched, his voice filled with venom, “Zhong Niangyao, how can a young lady have such a malicious heart?”

“Does your mother know what you are doing? She is a very kind woman, surely she would not agree if she knew.”

Hearing Yi Huai attempting to drag Baili Lele into it again, Baili Hengyuan couldn’t hold back any longer. He nearly proceeded to curse Yi Huai for his shamelessness. But before he could speak up, Zhong Niangyao’s voice cut in.

“So what if she knows? And what if she doesn’t?” Zhong Niangyao shrugged her shoulders, speaking indifferently, “Do you really think her opinions matter to me?”

“Yes, she is my mother, but that’s all. I never need to look to others for their approval or ask for their opinions when I take action. As long as I think it’s right, as long as it makes me happy, that’s enough.”

Moreover, she knew very well that no matter what she did, no matter if it was right or wrong, justified or not, there would always be someone standing behind her, fully supporting all her decisions.

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but raise her head and look at Lu Yichen sitting beside her, her face blooming with a smile.

Unlike her earlier sneers filled with malice, Zhong Niangyao’s present smile was genuine.

At that moment, Zhong Niangyao looked just like any other twenty-something girl, bright, sunny, and sincere, yet still with a touch of allure. Right then, she was like a shining entity, attracting the attention of everyone.

Even Yi Huai, who hated Zhong Niangyao to the bone, upon seeing her radiant smile, inadvertently discounted all she said, captivated for a brief moment.

In the presence of such a bright smile from Zhong Niangyao, the glacial melting in Lu Yichen’s eyes replaced the previously cold demeanor with warmth; love and indulgence almost spilled from his gaze. His usually stern expression softened.

He reached out, gently caressed Zhong Niangyao’s cheek, and curled the corners of his lips into a slight curve, “Hmm, as long as Yaoyao is happy, that’s all that matters.”

A seemingly simple remark, but it conveyed the sincerity of his heart. It was as if he was telling Zhong Niangyao that no matter what she did, he would always be there to support her.