Chapter 133: A Perfect Match

Chapter 133: Chapter 133: A Perfect Match

Yi Xiaoyao noticed what Yun Mengling was doing and gave a helpless smile, feeling secretly pleased.

"I know exactly what you’re thinking."

Yi Xiaoyao whispered to Yun Mengling with a smile.

Yun Mengling’s pretty face flushed slightly as she pouted. "What? You don’t like it?"

"I like it, of course I do!"

Yi Xiaoyao chuckled, then took the chance to grab the small hand tying the robe in front of him. Her palm felt delicate and smooth.

Yun Mengling’s delicate frame trembled, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes as she tried to pull away from Yi Xiaoyao’s devilish grasp.

But there was no way Yi Xiaoyao would let go. He held her slender, jade-like hand tightly, letting her struggle like a little rabbit, but she couldn’t escape his palm.

After a few tugs, Yun Mengling shot Yi Xiaoyao a reproachful glare. In the end, she had no choice but to let him hold her hand, the blush on her face deepening.

The sight of this peerless couple caused a stir among the onlookers.

"Wow! That girl is gorgeous! She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. How can someone so beautiful exist in this world?"

"I was just wondering what kind of woman could possibly be worthy of a Wushuang youth like Yi Xiaoyao. Now we have our answer."

"Indeed. They’re a perfect match!"

"I also heard that Yi Xiaoyao used to be with Tang Ruoxue, but she betrayed him, right?"

"It just goes to show how little foresight Tang Ruoxue had. It’s probably too late for regrets now. But if I were Yi Xiaoyao, I’d be thanking my lucky stars!"

Hearing these comments from the crowd, Tang Ruoxue’s face filled with bitterness. Her entire life had changed since the day she betrayed Yi Xiaoyao.

It wasn’t just a small downturn; it was the difference between a sparrow and a phoenix—a world apart. How could she not be filled with regret?

’If only I hadn’t done that back then. The woman standing beside that brilliant, powerful young man, the object of countless people’s envy, would be me.’

"Junior Sister! What are you looking at? I’d advise you not to get any delusional ideas!"

Guan Feng could tell exactly what Tang Ruoxue was thinking, and he frowned in displeasure.

Tang Ruoxue gave a bitter smile. ’He’s right. What was once within my grasp, what should have been mine, has now become a foolish delusion.’

Just then, the members of the Tang Family walked over to Yi Xiaoyao, surrounding him and Yun Mengling like stars around the moon, making them the center of attention.

"Carefree, now that you’re back—and you’ve brought your girlfriend—why not introduce her to us?" Tang Feng said, his face glowing with a broad smile.

Tang Zhong also grinned with unexpected delight. "That’s right! Cousin Carefree, we haven’t seen each other in ages. How can you be so busy being lovey-dovey with our new sister-in-law and forget all about us?"

The other young members of the Tang Family joined in the teasing, while the elders simply looked at the well-matched young pair, smiling and nodding in approval.

Yi Xiaoyao cleared his throat in embarrassment and quickly introduced Yun Mengling to the crowd.

Yun Mengling blushed at being called "girlfriend," "sister-in-law," and the like by the Tang Family members. However, she didn’t deny it, instead greeting the Tang elders with a grace befitting someone from a prominent family.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" Tang Feng and the other elders clapped, beaming. Looking at Yun Mengling, whom they already saw as a daughter-in-law of the Tang Family, they couldn’t help but shower her with praise.

"Carefree, we haven’t seen you in so long! To think you’ve become so powerful, and you have such good taste, too!" the elders chuckled.

Just as Yi Xiaoyao was about to speak, his gaze hardened.

He saw Tang Ruoxue suddenly step out from the crowd and walk up to Yun Mengling.

Everyone was taken aback. They all knew about the history between Tang Ruoxue and Yi Xiaoyao, and her actions now made everyone’s expression turn deeply awkward.

"Tang Ruoxue, don’t be rude!"

Tang Zhong shouted with a frown. He had been grateful when Tang Ruoxue first returned, but after she stated her conditions for helping the Tang Family, any goodwill he had toward her had vanished completely.

"I just want to say a few words to this young lady," Tang Ruoxue said.

Just as Tang Zhong was about to intervene again, Yi Xiaoyao gave him a subtle shake of his head. He too was frowning slightly, wondering what Tang Ruoxue wanted to say to Yun Mengling.

Seeing that no one was stopping her, Tang Ruoxue turned her gaze to Yun Mengling.

Instantly, a profound sense of inferiority surfaced from the depths of her heart and showed in her eyes.

The beauty she had once been so proud of was completely eclipsed by Yun Mengling, leaving her feeling nothing but inferiority and jealousy.

"What did you want to say to me?"

Yun Mengling’s ethereal, captivating voice rang out. Her eyes rested calmly on Tang Ruoxue, devoid of any arrogance.

A lonely look appeared in Tang Ruoxue’s eyes. She sighed and said, "I’m very envious of you. And I’m full of regret. I hope you’ll cherish him, so you don’t end up regretting it like I did. Because this is a pain I’m sure you would never want to experience."

"I will cherish him. Thank you for the reminder," Yun Mengling said with a faint nod.

After speaking, Tang Ruoxue glanced at Yi Xiaoyao, only to find that he wasn’t looking at her at all. He was staring at Yun Mengling with a slightly surprised expression.

At this, she could only give a self-mocking smile and walk away from the crowd.

Outside the crowd, Guan Feng grabbed Tang Ruoxue and snarled, his face contorted with anger, "You’ve got a lot of nerve! To say you regret it, that you’re in pain, in front of all those people! What about my dignity? Where does that leave me?!"

Guan Feng was her boyfriend now, and her words of regret implicitly dragged him into her misery. No man could be expected to tolerate that.

But Tang Ruoxue’s heart was as still as water. Faced with Guan Feng’s rage, she was perfectly calm.

"Your dignity was gone long ago," she said faintly.

Guan Feng was speechless, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

It was just as Tang Ruoxue said. His dignity had been all but destroyed the moment he was defeated by Jin Canghai in a single move. And after Yi Xiaoyao killed Jin Canghai with a single slash of his sword, it was gone completely.

Watching Tang Ruoxue walk away dejectedly, Guan Feng snorted heavily and went after her.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere around Yi Xiaoyao, who was still surrounded by the Tang Family, was jubilant.

"Cousin Carefree, now that you’re back, I’ll return the position of Fortress Master to you today!"

Tang Zhong slapped Yi Xiaoyao on the shoulder and laughed heartily. Tang Feng and the others nodded in agreement.

Yi Xiaoyao shook his head with a smile. "No need. I only came back this time to see how everyone was. I’ll be leaving again soon after things are settled. The position of Fortress Master is still best suited for you, Cousin Tang Zhong."

"Leaving so soon?" The expressions of the crowd changed. "In that case, let’s hurry into the manor and prepare a banquet! We need to have a proper reunion and celebrate the end of the Tang Family’s crisis!"

"A reunion is definitely in order," Yi Xiaoyao nodded, but then his tone shifted. "However, it’s a bit too early to celebrate."

The crowd looked at Yi Xiaoyao, confused. "Why is it too early?"

"Before we hold a celebratory banquet, I have to go and completely annihilate the Jin Family!" Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes turned cold as he spoke.

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