Fantasy: I Can Randomly Refresh My Realm

Things of the pastLan Ying furrowed her brow slightly, seemingly surprised by the sudden turn of events.

She sized up Shao Yue for a few moments and said coldly, ”I was ordered here to handle important matters. What does it have to do with you?”

Shao Yue wasn’t offended. Instead, he revealed a gentle smile. ”Sir, please calm down. I am the City Lord’s son and am responsible for receiving distinguished guests. Just now, I heard there was a dispute at the city gate, so I specifically came to check. Is there some misunderstanding?”

Upon hearing this, Lan Ying was silent for a moment before finally speaking. ”Since that’s the case, then please explain, Young Master Shao, why are your guards so rude?”

Upon hearing this, Shao Yue’s face showed an apologetic expression. ”I am truly sorry. It was our inadequate hospitality. I presume the guard did not know Sir’s identity and was offensive. Please be magnanimous, Sir.”

As he spoke, he turned to the guard with the broken arm and sternly rebuked him, ”Why aren’t you quickly apologizing to Lan Ying?”

Although the guard’s face was pale from pain, he didn’t dare to disobey. He quickly prostrated himself on the ground and said tremblingly, ”This humble one was blind and offended Sir. Please forgive me, Sir!”

Seeing this, Shao Yue turned back to Lan Ying and cupped his hands. ”Lan Ying, please calm down. This matter was due to our inadequate hospitality. I apologize on behalf of the City Lord. May we have an opportunity to properly entertain Sir?”

”Since that’s the case, then forget it.” Lan Ying sheathed her blood-stained longsword.

Upon hearing this, Shao Yue’s face revealed a relieved smile. He turned to Lan Ying and respectfully said, ”Lan Ying’s magnanimity is truly admirable. Please enter the city with me. I have prepared a banquet to welcome Sir.”

Lan Ying nodded, then turned to her attendants. ”Sheathe your swords.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng and the others put away their weapons.

As Lan Ying and her group entered the city, Xiao Feng couldn’t help but secretly marvel. The scene inside You Yan City was completely different from what they had seen before. Both sides of the streets were lined with magnificent buildings, pedestrians were endless, and the market was bustling. It was clearly the scene of a prosperous great city.

Shao Yue led everyone to a luxurious restaurant.

”Please take a seat, everyone.” He said with a smile, ”Let us welcome Lan Ying.”

Xiao Feng, Zhao Yuwei, and Sima Yan, as Lan Ying’s attendants, naturally also took their seats. They were arranged in positions near the side, so they could look after their Master without disturbing the conversation at the main table.

Just then, Xiao Feng noticed that Sima Yan’s actions were somewhat unusual.

He saw him unceremoniously picking up the fine wine and delicious food on the table and eating heartily, completely disregarding the fact that this was a Resentment Realm.

Xiao Feng and Zhao Yuwei exchanged a helpless look. This guy was really a big eater!

”Brother Sima.” Xiao Feng reminded in a low voice, ”Don’t forget our identities. It’s better to be careful.”

Upon hearing this, Sima Yan just mumbled a response and continued to eat heartily.

Zhao Yuwei shook her head helplessly and whispered to Xiao Feng, ”Forget it, let him be. Anyway, this is a Resentment Realm. Eating is pointless.”

Xiao Feng nodded thoughtfully.

His gaze was involuntarily drawn to Lan Ying at the main table.

He saw her elegantly sipping fine wine and chatting and laughing with Shao Yue, completely different from the fierce appearance she had at the city gate earlier.

Suddenly, Xiao Feng noticed that Shao Yue seemed to whisper a few words into Lan Ying’s ear.

Lan Ying’s expression changed slightly, and she immediately stood up.

Shao Yue also got up, and the two left the hall one after the other.

Xiao Feng’s heart stirred. He turned to Zhao Yuwei and Sima Yan and said in a low voice, ”You stay here. I’ll go and see what’s happening. Since this is Lan Ying’s Resentment Realm, as long as we break the Resentment Realm, we can leave this place.”

After speaking, he quietly got up and followed.

After passing through several corridors, Xiao Feng arrived at a quiet garden.

He carefully hid behind a large tree and pricked up his ears to listen carefully.

He saw Lan Ying and Shao Yue standing in a small pavilion.

”Lan Ying.” Shao Yue’s voice was gentle. ”I have something to tell you.”

Lan Ying frowned slightly. ”What is it?”

Shao Yue took a deep breath. ”I... I was forced to marry the daughter of the City Lord of the neighboring great city.”

These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Lan Ying’s heart hard.

Her face instantly turned pale, but it quickly returned to calm.

”Congratulations.” She said indifferently, her voice devoid of any emotion.

Shao Yue seemed not to have expected Lan Ying to react in this way.

He said eagerly, ”Lan Ying, listen to my explanation...”

”No need.” Lan Ying interrupted him. ”This is your family matter, it has nothing to do with me.”

Just as Lan Ying was about to turn and leave, Shao Yue suddenly grabbed her hand. ”Wait!”

His voice was somewhat urgent. ”Lan Ying, I love you!”

This sudden confession shocked Lan Ying. She widened her eyes and looked at Shao Yue, at a loss for how to react for a moment.

Shao Yue continued, ”I know this sounds ridiculous, but I must tell you. This marriage was forced. My heart only has you.”

His gaze was burning, as if he wanted to pour all his sincerity into it.

Lan Ying’s expression became complicated. Shock, confusion, doubt, various emotions intertwined on her face. She opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say.

Just then, a gust of wind blew, and petals fell one after another.

Lan Ying calmed the fluctuations in her heart. She looked up at Shao Yue and asked indifferently, ”When did you start liking me?”

Upon hearing this, a trace of joy flashed in Shao Yue’s eyes, as if he had grasped a straw of hope. He answered eagerly, ”It was when we first met. That day, you were wearing a light green long dress, standing on the city wall of Mo Gan City. The wind blew your hair, your eyes were firm, and your temperament was cold. At that moment, my heart was moved.”

After listening, Lan Ying frowned slightly, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes. Her expression was still indifferent, even with a trace of mockery. ”Then you are truly shallow.” She said lightly, her tone full of detachment.

The smile on Shao Yue’s face froze. He looked at Lan Ying in confusion, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Lan Ying raising her hand.

”It’s impossible between us.” Lan Ying said decisively, ”Your Wu Yang’s Father is the City Lord of You Yan City, and You Yan City has oppressed my Mo Gan City for years. Although we have to submit now because You Yan City is strong, the relationship between the two sides is still like fire and water.”

Her eyes became sharp. ”Do you know that a hundred years ago, You Yan City massacred three thousand innocent people of my Mo Gan City? Fifty years ago, you forcibly occupied our mines, forcing the people of my Mo Gan City to starve? How can these hatreds be erased by personal affection?”

After listening, Shao Yue’s face turned pale. He said in a low voice, ”I know there are conflicts between the two cities, but I thought...”

”What did you think?” Lan Ying sneered, ”Mo Gan City is a small city, and You Yan City is a great city. Even if there were feelings, we couldn’t be together.”