Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 87

Sheng Nuan had been stripped of her martial arts!

By the time Xiao Dingcheng realized this, it was already too late to react… Even when a rain of arrows shot down from the city walls, his mind was blank, unsure of what to do.

This moment felt long, so long that he could clearly see the look in Sheng Nuan’s eyes as she gazed at him—filled with serenity and peace.

Yet, this moment also felt short, so short that there was no chance for any regrets or to make amends…

In the next instant, several shadows seemed to appear out of nowhere, ghosting up the city walls, and at the same time, a figure caught Sheng Nuan in their arms.

Sheng Nuan saw Bai Chengze, wearing a silver mask…

They had already severed ties the last time they parted, and he had left with red eyes, not looking back.

But in this moment, he stared at her without blinking, softly saying, “Sister, don’t be afraid. I’m here.”

The arrows shooting down from the city wall were blocked by his body, preventing any harm from coming to Sheng Nuan…

Seeing the arrows embedded in his back, Sheng Nuan’s heart raced violently, unable to distinguish between confusion and excitement…

That day, under the influence of the truth curse, her answer to all three questions had been “Xiao Dingcheng.”

He had gritted his teeth and left without a backward glance… She thought she would never see him again.

Yet he still came.

The warmth in his eyes was just like yesterday, still shielding her from harm…

The sound of war drums echoed behind them, and the neighing of warhorses announced that the Vermilion Bird Army was officially besieging the city.

This battle ended much faster than expected. Xiao Dingcheng knew it wasn’t because of his tactical prowess, but because those who allied with him had been preparing for many days.

Sheng Nuan’s figure was no longer visible. After entering the city, Xiao Dingcheng had sent people to contact Xue Nan and then met with the Old Madam and the Princess Consort, who were being protected by Xue Nan and his men.

Seeing Xiao Dingcheng and Liu Rumian behind him, the Old Madam hurried forward, supported by Gui Momo, her eyes filled with anxiety, “Where is Sheng girl? Where is she?”

Xiao Dingcheng’s expression darkened.

The Old Madam swayed. “What happened to her? What happened?”

Xiao Dingcheng quickly comforted the Old Madam, “Grandmother, don’t worry. Nuan Nuan is fine… I will pick her up soon.”

“Good, good. As long as she’s fine.” The Old Madam took a long exhale, gripping the wooden box in her hand. “She left something with me, quickly bring her back.”

The Old Madam was not foolish, she had already understood that it was Sheng Nuan who protected her and her daughter-in-law. During this time, she had regarded Sheng Nuan as her own granddaughter in her heart.

At this moment, seeing that she hadn’t returned, an unexplainable sense of panic arose within her.

Facing her, Xiao Dingcheng looked at the small wooden box the Old Madam held, paused for a moment, and asked in a low voice, “What did Nuan Nuan entrust you to keep?”

The Old Madam was taken aback. “I don’t know, I didn’t open it.”

Xiao Dingcheng stepped forward. “Grandmother, please give it to me.”

The Old Madam hesitated for a moment and then handed over the box. “Alright, you can give it to her, and then quickly bring her back.”

Xiao Dingcheng nodded. “Okay.”

The Princess Consort leaned against the wall, her eyes red, and said to Xiao Dingcheng, “We’re fine, you go handle your matters.”

Shengjing city had fallen, but the imperial city had not yet been breached. What Xiao Dingcheng needed to do was not finished.

Xiao Dingcheng quietly hummed in response, leaving behind a group of trustworthy guards to protect them, before turning to leave.

From start to finish, Xiao Dingcheng did not speak a word to Liu Rumian. Once Xiao Dingcheng departed, Liu Rumian, seeing the Old Madam and the Princess Consort, forced a smile as she approached with a flicker in her eyes. “Old Madam, my husband has returned. We no longer need to be afraid…”

Before she could finish her sentence, the Old Madam turned as if she had not seen her, taking Gui Momo with her and leaving.

Liu Rumian stiffened, then forced a smile again. “Mother…”

The Princess Consort’s expression was cold. “I can’t accept this title of mother.”

She then turned and left as well…

Liu Rumian stood there, biting her lip and clenching her fists, but after a long while, no one paid her any mind. She could only find a room to rest by herself, feeling a mix of lingering fear and confusion.

Xiao Dingcheng had rebelled!

Was he going to become emperor?

If Xiao Dingcheng became emperor, wouldn’t she…

In an instant, Liu Rumian even forgot her previous fears, her heart beating wildly and her eyes were extremely bright.

Xiao Dingcheng was unaware that in Liu Rumian’s mind, he was already destined to become emperor.

After stepping outside, he stopped, hesitated for a moment, and slowly opened the box in his hands. Seeing the contents in the box, his expression softened immensely.

Inside the box lay two closely placed sugar figurines… the ones they had bought that night while strolling through the lantern festival.

She had complained about them back then, yet she had secretly treasured the sugar figurines, carefully preserving them until now…

Xiao Dingcheng’s lips pursed and he tucked the box into his embrace.

When customer service informed her that Xiao Dingcheng’s favorability had reached full value, Sheng Nuan had just taken the antidote and was sitting in a flower hall within a courtyard in the city.

The flower hall was huge and luxurious, unaffected by the chaos outside.

Sheng Nuan sat in a chair, while across from her, a doctor was bandaging Bai Chengze’s wounds.

Hearing customer service’s prompt, Sheng Nuan let out a long sigh.

Xiao Dingcheng’s favorability maxed out, which meant this task was basically complete. All that was left was… to abandon him like an old shoe!

This was simply too easy!

Sheng Nuan looked up at Bai Chengze, who was having his shoulder treated across from her. The arrow had nearly pierced through his shoulder, and it was only with thick bandages that the bleeding was barely stopped.

Sheng Nuan’s feelings were very complicated…

That night, she had chosen to save Xiao Dingcheng over Bai Chengze. In fact, it was her own life that she had chosen over Bai Chengze’s.

Yet today, Bai Chengze was choosing to protect her over himself…

The arrows that rained down from the walls were terrifying in speed and force. No one knew which arrow would be fatal… but he had stood firmly, shielding her in his arms and blocking all the danger with his back.

In that moment, Sheng Nuan was so shocked that she almost forgot she could move…

At that moment, seeing Bai Chengze sitting there while the doctor bandaged him, Sheng Nuan instinctively wanted to speak but didn’t know what to say.

Instead, it was Bai Chengze who noticed her hesitation and spoke up first.

His tone remained as gentle as ever. “Sister, just stay here with a peace of mind. It’s not too late to leave when everything is over.”

Sheng Nuan was stunned.

She instinctively wanted to say she wasn’t trying to leave, but it felt odd to say so.

At that moment, Bai Chengze finished dressing and stood up, smiling at her. “I have some matters to attend to, so I won’t keep my Sister company.”

Sheng Nuan knew he was going to attack the imperial city, but his tone was as casual as if he were going for a stroll.

Sheng Nuan instinctively stood up. “I’ll go too.”

Bai Chengze was injured, and she had martial arts skills. If he encountered any danger, she might be able to help.

Before Sheng Nuan’s words could finish, a hint of gloom flashed in Bai Chengze’s eyes.

Did she want to go?

Did she want to find an opportunity to see Xiao Dingcheng?

“Sister, just stay here quietly…”

Bai Chengze’s tone remained warm, but before he finished speaking, he had already turned and left, not giving Sheng Nuan another chance to speak.

As he walked ahead, the turmoil in Bai Chengze’s eyes surged, and he closed his eyes several times to force it down.

Walking over to the rockery, Bai Chengze stopped upon seeing Su Lan standing there and coldly asked, “How are the preparations coming along?”

Su Lan’s expression was complicated. “The Daoist priest said it will be ready soon.”

Bai Chengze’s gaze softened slightly.

“Master…” Su Lan hesitated again before speaking.

Bai Chengze raised his eyes to look at her.

Su Lan lowered her head, carefully persuading, “Does the master really believe that the Daoist priest can create the Immortal Binding Rope?”

Bai Chengze fell silent.

In the next instant, he stepped forward and walked outside, leaving behind a chilling remark. “When I return, I want to see that she is still here.”

Su Lan bowed, “Understood.”

Bai Chengze took the armor from a nearby soldier without looking back…