The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 2142 - 2139: The Way She Was

Looking at the empty courtyard.

Changxi felt a deep sense of loss in her heart.

She didn’t sleep all night last night, actually contemplating one thing.

Whether she should answer that question from Brother Emperor Ye.

Actually, she really wanted to say that sentence.

But she had her concerns.

If she truly entered Brother Emperor Ye’s world, could she still interact with him as she does now?

She pondered this question for a whole night.

No answer came.

But she secretly made up her mind.

After finishing today’s work, she would talk to Brother Emperor Ye about this during dinner.

It’s a pity...

It seems she’s late.

Changxi stood in the courtyard, feeling the morning breeze.

Even though it’s summer,

it was still very cold.

Changxi bit her lower lip, her eyes a bit red.

Can’t wait even for one night?

If so, then why wait for her for more than half a year?

Changxi didn’t understand.

She didn’t realize that her mentality had changed somewhat.

During this time of contact, she realized that person had already taken a very important place.

"Indeed, not of the same world."

Changxi pressed her red lips together, lifted her head, took a deep breath, and tried to make herself smile.

Even if it was a bit forced.

But no matter what.

Life has to go on, right?

In the years since her mother died, didn’t she walk alone?

Changxi forced herself to cheer up and began the day’s work.

But after a sleepless night and in a daze, Changxi found she had no energy for anything and returned home early.

Everything as usual.

Starting the fire and cooking.

But she realized after finishing that she had made a portion for two.

She felt a bit sad.

It’s okay.

Bear it.

But at mealtime, it seemed hard to swallow.

Was the food bad?

It wasn’t.

She had eaten it for so many years, maybe just tired of it, but not to the point of being inedible.

It was as if something was stuck in her throat, making it hard to swallow.

As she ate.

A crystalline teardrop slid down her white cheek, dripped onto her chin, and then fell into her bowl.

She mixed it with rice and ate it.

Sobbing silently.

She bit her lip, shedding silent tears, with a mouthful of rice still in her mouth.

A sight that moved the heart to pity.

For a long, long time.

Changxi finally finished that meal.

Normally, she would have cleaned the dishes and chatted with Brother Emperor Ye.

This dinner.

Made her once again taste the bitterness.

When her father died, she didn’t quite understand why her mother was so sad.

When her mother died, she understood.

She thought she’d slowly get better.

Never expected someone to come into her world.

And then quietly leave again.

Once more invoking the bitter taste.

Still so...

Painful.

Heartbreaking.

After cleaning up, Changxi didn’t return to the fields but pulled out a small stool to sit outside the hut, lost in thought.

She sat for the entire afternoon.

She seemed to be anticipating something.

But as time passed.

The light in Changxi’s eyes gradually dimmed, replaced by a thick layer of sorrow.

She hugged her knees, burying her face in her arms, sobbing gently.

Time felt excruciatingly slow to Changxi.

Yet it continued to slip away, second by second.

The first twilight descended.

The moon shone among sparse stars.

Someone walked in from outside the courtyard.

Changxi suddenly lifted her head to look.

Seeing that familiar figure appear before her, tears flooded her eyes again, but she didn’t lose herself; she kept wiping her tears and stood up, speaking with a choked voice, "I thought you left. You haven’t eaten yet, right? I’ll go heat the food for you."

She turned to go inside as she finished speaking.

"After eating vegetarian food for so many years, it’s not good for your health. Let me treat you to barbecue."

Ye Xuan called out to Changxi, smiling slightly.

But Changxi didn’t stop; instead, she quickened her pace into the house.

She didn’t want Brother Emperor Ye to see her like this.

Even though the tears wouldn’t stop.

But this time, they were tears of joy.

All of this.

Was naturally under Ye Xuan’s watchful eyes.

Every step, in Ye Xuan’s calculations.

This might be his last time taking on a disciple since the other one might not find a suitable candidate later, requiring this to be carefully planned.

After all, the person he planned to cultivate now had to be under his complete control.

This was different from those like Lie Tian in the past.

Even at this moment.

Ye Xuan’s heart remained very calm.

Yes.

The current Changxi was indeed pitiable, evoking sympathy.

Yet he, having witnessed countless hardships in the world, wouldn’t let a small emotional fluctuation disturb his Dao Heart.

Moreover...

All of this was within his calculations.

He needed Changxi to genuinely and sincerely follow him from the heart.

Not merely rely on methods to control her.

That was unfeasible.

After all, he needed to cultivate Changxi to become an Empress.

If he used manipulative means to force matters, once Changxi became an Empress, she would surely realize this.

Then it would be less beautiful.

This was Ye Xuan’s plan.

When Changxi brought out the reheated dishes, Ye Xuan also began to grill meat for her.

This time, Changxi proactively drew near to Ye Xuan, grilling meat together with him.

On her face, a happy smile bloomed.

Though her eyes were still red.

She looked beautiful nonetheless.

This time, Ye Xuan didn’t mention yesterday’s events, only chatting casually with Changxi about where he went and what he did today.

In the midst of speaking.

Changxi interrupted Ye Xuan, looking at him nervously, saying, "Brother Emperor Ye, Xiao Xi has actually thought it over, Xiao Xi wants to enter your world, may I?"

Ye Xuan, hearing this, smiled slightly and said, "No hurry, this matter can be considered slowly."

Changxi shook her head like a rattle, firmly stating, "I’ve already decided!"

Ye Xuan handed the grilled piece of meat to Changxi.

The grilled meat was golden, still sizzling with oil and aroma spreading miles around.

Changxi was momentarily stunned but still took the grilled meat.

She held the meat in her hands without eating, but looked at Ye Xuan full of expectation.

Ye Xuan gently raised his hand, indicating Changxi to eat the meat first and discuss later.

Changxi, seeing Ye Xuan unwilling to reply, felt a bit disappointed.

But she still followed Ye Xuan’s instruction, taking a small bite of the meat.

"Mmm!"

As the grilled meat entered her mouth, Changxi suddenly felt a surge of energy, her pupils dilating in disbelief.

So delicious!

Simultaneously, she sensed a pure power surging inside her!

At this moment.

It seemed Changxi awakened a certain power, instantly stepping into the realm of the Prince!

Her entire being floated uncontrollably, as the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth continually poured into her.

Rumble, rumble, rumble————

A series of Spiritual Energy tornadoes formed abruptly in the night sky, endlessly surging toward Changxi.

"Brother Emperor Ye!"

Facing this situation for the first time, Changxi panicked, looking to Ye Xuan for help.

Ye Xuan watched Changxi with a smile, gently saying, "You can’t call me Brother Emperor Ye anymore."

"You must call me... Master."