Chapter 21: I Won't Marry, But I Insist on Taking You as My Wife

  Yun Anqi was suddenly stunned, and she struggled violently: "Big brother! How can you take me for this ugly freak? Weren't we always like that before? What did you ever say...?"

  "Shut up!" Yun Baiyu was so angry that he almost spat out blood. With a swift and decisive tone, he cut through the chaos: "The first rule of the Yunluo family is to not harm one's own kin! Yun Anqi has gone against our ancestors' teachings and should be beaten to death with sticks! Fortunately, Xiao Qi discovered it in time, so no serious consequences were caused. Therefore, I hereby sentence him to 100 military lashes as punishment! Xiao Qi, do you have any opinions?"

  A hundred military sticks? Even if he doesn't die, he'll be crippled! Yun Su-Yao and the others were greatly alarmed, opening their mouths to plead: "Big brother..."

  "Those who plead for him are equally guilty!" Yun Baiyu waved his hand to stop everyone, "Xiao Qi, do you have any opinion?"

  "No." Yun Mo's eyes dimmed as he shook his head faintly.

  "Good." Yun Baiyu nodded, "Take him away and execute the punishment! If you dare to strike one less blow, double the penalty!"

  He Lian Jing Yang stood up at the right time, slightly nodding his head: "This is a family matter of Duke An Guo, I'd better not stay here any longer, farewell. Seventh Miss, I'll come again another day to learn from your medical skills."

  "Long live Your Highness!"

  With a deep bow, He Lianying was escorted out. Yun Baiyu's face had long since lost its smile: "What are you standing there for? Don't you have an execution to carry out?"

  "Big brother! The fourth prince has left, no need to pretend anymore!" Yun Anqi struggled desperately and said carelessly, "Let them release me quickly, I want to teach this ugly freak a lesson! How dare he humiliate me in front of the fourth prince..."

  Yun Mo smiled coldly: "Not bad, the fourth prince has left, he won't know whether these hundred lashes really landed on Yun Anqi's body."

  "This is obviously a contradictory statement." Yun Baiyu clenched his fists and shouted sternly: "Carry out the execution!"

  Soon, a miserable scream like Cloud Anqi killing a pig came from the hospital: "Ah! Pain...painful death...Cloud Ink Stain! You cheap woman! I won't let you go...ah! Ah! Big brother spare my life!"

  After being beaten with a hundred military sticks, Yun Anqi, who was protected by the Nirvana Heart Method, only had half a breath left, and her body was already covered in blood. Yun Su Yao and others rushed over to support her, glaring at Yun Mo Yan with gritted teeth.

  Yun Mo Yan sneered coldly: "The purpose of Yun An Qi's design is for the Fourth Prince, so I'll make sure to expose her true face in front of the Fourth Prince and let her never get close to him! Before you harm me again, think about Yun An Qi's fate, think about these words!"

  Looking at the cloud of ink that was drifting away, Yun Su and others were stunned, and they all shivered: Good... it's really scary... Little Qi was right, from now on, Yun Anqi will never be able to be with the Fourth Prince again. Isn't this like lifting a stone to hit one's own foot? The usually timid Little Qi, where did he learn these ruthless and decisive methods?

  Yun Anqi had already rolled her eyes in despair and fainted at the same time as hearing these words: It's all over, everything is over... Yun Mo Ran, you're ruthless...

  At night, the moonlight is like water, reflecting everything around Yunshu Pavilion.

  A figure flashed by, and a man in black appeared in the room. Yun Yulang immediately stood up, with a respectful expression: "You've arrived!"

  "Hmm." The man responded with a low voice, "It can be confirmed that Yun Mo has no internal energy, it's clear that the heavenly pulse is not connected."

  "Yes." Yun Yulang nodded, her eyes revealing a deep contemplative look. "However, the main idea of the Nirvana Heart Method is 'to place it in death and then be reborn', so if we push Xiao Qi into a desperate situation and stimulate the potential within her body, perhaps we can help her open up her heavenly pulse!"

  The man in black nodded slightly and suddenly asked: "Things of the day..."

  "It was indeed the third sister's design, to tarnish Little Seven's innocence," Yun Yu Lan sighed softly, secretly feeling a lingering fear. "However, you have already arranged for people to protect her in secret, so even if Little Seven can't handle it herself, she will still be safe and sound."

  The man in black was silent for a moment, and a cold laugh escaped his lips: "Yun Anqi designed her, is it because of He Lianjing Yang?"

  "Yes." Seeing the black-clad man getting angry, Yun Yulang looked very uneasy, and fine sweat beads appeared on the tip of his nose. "Third sister has always admired the fourth prince, but the fourth prince admires Xia Qi's medical skills... Third sister was jealous for a moment, so..."

  "Fool." The man in black spat out a few words, "But Yun Mo's methods are unexpectedly ruthless, which is quite different from her usual temperament."

  "It's indeed true." Mentioning this, Yun Yulang could only sigh bitterly, "Ever since the last incident, Xiao Qi's personality has changed greatly, becoming cold and ruthless, with a heart as hard as steel... nobody knows what exactly happened..."

  The man in black remained silent for a long time before standing up: "Although she is quite skilled, she has no inner strength and is only good at close combat. If she encounters an extraordinary master, she will still be at a disadvantage. In addition to the people I have arranged, you must also pay attention to the movements of Yunlai Pavilion, don't let what happened during the day happen again!"

  Yun Yu Lang respectfully nodded: "Yes!"

  The man in black nodded and vanished instantly.

  The next day, Yun Mo entered the palace to re-examine He Lian Xing Xiao and only then discovered that He Lian Cang Ning was talking to him. Recalling a scene from the horse carriage, she felt slightly uncomfortable: "Mo Dye pays respects to Uncle Ning, pays respects to His Highness King Xiang!"

  Ning Huang Shu did not speak, and Helian Jingyao had no choice but to say: "Dispense with the formalities."

  Yun Mo's face turned red as he stood up, but before he could even open his mouth to speak, a sharp and sour voice had already reached his ears: "Hmph! Isn't this the Yun family's divine doctor who became famous overnight in the capital? Still knows that his own face can't be seen by people?"

  Yun Mo turned his head, and a woman with exquisite clothes and hair full of pearls walked in with an air of nobility. If not for the arrogance on her face, she would have been extremely beautiful. This woman was Nalan Mingwei, the fifth princess of Xueyu Country, and also the person He Lian Jingxuan truly liked.

  With a slight lift of her veil, Yun Mo made a curtsy: "Yun Mo has seen the princess."

  "Alright." Nalan Mingyu stood in front of He Lianying's bed, her nostrils pointing upwards as she said, "Yun Mo Ye, I must remind you of one thing: that is, the Prince of Xiang is not someone like you who can be matched with, so you absolutely cannot have any unrealistic fantasies, do you understand?"

  Yun Mo nodded, seemingly extremely respectful: "Mo Ran understands, Your Highness can rest assured, anyone who dares to look down on you, Mo Ran will not have the slightest thought."

  This remark is a thinly veiled insult, clearly implying that anyone who can appreciate Nalan Mingwei's looks must have poor eyesight. Yun Moche simply didn't bother to think about it. Unfortunately, Nalan Mingwei took this as a sign of weakness and proudly raised her head: "Good, one should know when to yield!"

  Ning Huang Shu habitually played with the jade ring on his hand, a faint smile appearing in his eyes: "Scolding without using dirty words, Yun Mo Ran, you have guts."

  "What do you mean by that, Yun Mo Yan?" He Lian Qing's eyes were gloomy with a hint of anger, and he seemed to have understood the implication behind Yun Mo Yan's words. Considering his usual arrogance, how could he tolerate Yun Mo Yan's sarcasm?

  "It means exactly what it says." Yun Mo replied calmly, "Your Highness can rest assured that I will do as the princess wishes. Your Highness, may I check something for you..."

  "Yun Mo Ran, you haven't answered the previous question." He Lian Qing interrupted her coldly, his eyes sharp, "Are you very unwilling to marry me?"

  Yun Mo smiled coldly and nodded: "As Your Highness sees. The princess is right, Mo Ran's appearance is ugly, and he was never worthy of Your Highness..."

  "You don't want to marry, but I'm going to take you as my wife!" He Lian Jing Xuan gritted his teeth and sneered coldly, openly declaring that he would use this method to avenge Yun Mo Yan. "Once I recover from my injuries, I'll immediately make you my concubine!"

  Ning Huang Shu's movements paused for a moment, then returned to normal, as if nothing was wrong. But only the servant behind him could see that his calm and peaceful eyes had a hint of worry.

  "Your Highness! What are you talking about?!" Nalan Mingwei immediately panicked, grasping Helian Zhengxiao's sleeve and coquettishly saying, "This woman is ugly and unrefined, how can she be worthy of the noble prince's status? If you want to establish a concubine, I can choose several talented and beautiful women for you..."

  "No need to say more, my mind is made up." He Lian Jing Xuan gently shook off her hand, his tone slightly softer, "Yun Mo Yan will be this king's concubine!"

  Nalan Mingwei was both anxious and angry, staring fiercely at Yun Moche while secretly thinking of a countermeasure.

  Yun Mo's expression didn't change: "Your Highness should remember, the Emperor himself promised that if I, Mo Yan, could cure your illness, then the matter of the imperial marriage would be dropped..."

  "This king remembers it clearly." Yun Mo's opposition to this marriage only made He Lian Xing's anger more intense, "However, Father Emperor only promised to cancel the engagement due to the mourning period and did not cancel our betrothal! Now that I'm marrying you as my concubine is not for the sake of the mourning period, it doesn't count as going back on his promise!"

  Yun Mo Dye was taken aback for a moment before speaking up: "Then I request that Your Highness grant me a divorce..."

  "You think so!" He Lian Jing Xuan was furious, and suddenly sat up straight, "I've already said it, if you don't want to marry me, I'll kick you out of the door. But if you insist on not marrying, I'll marry you even more! Divorce papers? Dream on!"

  Yun Mo's eyes stared coldly at He Lian Jing Xuan's still pale face, and after a while, he raised the corner of his lips: "Your Highness can be sure that no one in the He Lian imperial family will ever need Yun Mo again?"

  This is a naked threat!

  He Lian Jing's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly: "Yun Mo Ran! What is your status that you dare to threaten me? Kneel down before me!"

  Yun Mo's expression was calm and still, her eyes serene: "If Your Highness is willing to grant a pardon, Yun Mo will immediately kneel down and apologize!"

  "You...!" He Lian Jing Xuan was furious, did this woman want to trample her own dignity underfoot and humiliate herself to the extreme? "I will never give you a divorce letter, you'd better give up on that idea! Kneel down!"

  Yun Mo laughed coldly: "If Your Highness is unwilling to grant me a pardon, then grant Yun Mo death instead, and that will alleviate the hatred in Your Highness's heart!"

  "You... Yun Mo Ran, you..." He Lian Qing's body trembled with rage, the blood color on his lips had long since faded clean, "Think you can threaten me with death? Do you think I dare not kill you?"

  "Your Highness is indeed bold." Yun Mo's words were laced with sarcasm. "Mo Yan thanks Your Highness for the gift of death!"

  "You...!" He Lian Jing Xuan's fists clenched tightly, his eyes gradually turning crimson red. "Fine! Very well! Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish! Come on!"

  "Agreed!"

  The gatekeeper rushed in on one knee. Helian Jingxuan forced himself to calm down and spoke coldly: "Yun Mo Ran, it's still not too late for you to beg for mercy."

  Yun Mo shook his head: "Mo Ran has nothing to say."

  "Good!" He Lian Jing's face turned red with rage, and he slapped his hand down, giving the order, "Yun Mo Xuan has committed a capital offense! Take him away and execute him!"

  "Yes!" The guard responded loudly and immediately stepped forward, grabbing Yun Mo Ran's arm and dragging him away! Yun Mo Ran showed no signs of resistance, as if he had made up his mind to die rather than write the letter of resignation.

  The originally peaceful bedroom suddenly changed, with a strong murderous aura, but it was unknown how Yun Mo would escape this life-and-death crisis.