Xuan Yuan Heng's gaze fell upon Ling Chi Yuan, and seeing Ling Chi Yuan's approaching hand, he immediately pulled Feng Ran closer.
He looked at Ling Chi Yuan coldly and said heartlessly, "Ling Chi Yuan, remember this. If it weren't for this king saving Feng Ran, she would have already been killed by you. Yet you keep saying it's all for Feng Ran. Ha, don't you find that ridiculous?"
Upon hearing Xuan Yuan Heng's words, Ling Chi Yuan's emotions began to crumble.
He had never imagined that his good intentions would bring Feng Ran a fatal disaster.
"Xuan Yuan Heng, how can you utter such shameless words?"
"The reason Feng Ran has become this way is all your fault. If it weren't for you all these years, Feng Ran wouldn't have lived such a life."
"Xuan Yuan Heng, in reality, you are the executioner."
"Your eagerness to find me and shift the blame onto me is because you are guilty and afraid of implicating yourself. That's why you are so anxious."
"Xuan Yuan Heng, you despise Feng Ran, you loathe her."
"However, I cannot bear to see Feng Ran suffer."
"Xuan Yuan Heng, because of you all these years, Feng Ran's body is covered in injuries. There isn't a single healthy spot left on her."
"Even if Feng Ran owes you, after all these years, she has received the punishment she deserved. Xuan Yuan Heng, can't you let her go?"
Ling Chi Yuan's eyes were filled with concern as he looked at Feng Ran. "Feng Ran is poisoned and doesn't have much time left. Can't you let her go?"
Ling Chi Yuan, usually so proud, was now humbling himself for Feng Ran.
Xuan Yuan Heng exuded a chilling aura, looking at Feng Ran with icy eyes.
Ha, this woman is truly formidable, capable of making both of them stand up for her.
Most importantly, even knowing her past, they could still fearlessly step forward and speak such difficult words.
Xuan Yuan Heng had weathered many storms and had always been calm. Yet, this time, he was making a big fuss because of Feng Ran.
Xuan Yuan Heng's words, feigning indifference towards Feng Ran, seemed to be a lie.
Ling Chi Yuan let out a scoff, a mocking smile curling his lips. He spoke with increasing smugness, "Xuan Yuan Heng, I knew about this from the beginning. And you? You must have just found out now."
Looking at Xuan Yuan Heng's furious demeanor, Ling Chi Yuan said playfully, "Oh, judging by your expression, you probably discovered it yesterday."
In reality, Ling Chi Yuan was just saying it casually; he only wanted to provoke Xuan Yuan Heng.
Xuan Yuan Heng did not refute Ling Chi Yuan's words. Ling Chi Yuan smiled, a smug grin on his face.
It seemed he had bet on the right card this time.
Xuan Yuan Heng looked at Ling Chi Yuan with icy eyes, his body exuding a terrifying aura. "Ling Chi Yuan, for the sake of the Ling family, this king will not hold this against you this time. However, if there is a next time, your head will no longer be on your neck."
Hearing Xuan Yuan Heng's words, Ling Chi Yuan instantly understood. Xuan Yuan Heng was truly enraged, and if he were to utter any more frightening words, Xuan Yuan Heng might truly resort to killing.
He had heard of Xuan Yuan Heng's bloodthirsty methods, even if he hadn't experienced them personally.
Feng Ran had once said to him with self-mockery, "I am just a fool, ruining myself for someone unworthy."
Although Feng Ran said nothing, one could see from her eyes that she felt differently towards Xuan Yuan Heng.
Xuan Yuan Heng knew very well that he and Feng Ran would never be together in this lifetime. However, he would not allow anyone else to be by Feng Ran's side.
Someone who could rescue Feng Ran from danger.
Feng Ran, in this life, was destined to live in an abyss.
Xuan Yuan Heng's gaze fell upon Feng Ran, filled with coldness. Ha, Feng Ran, she is truly amazing, capable of making everyone speak for her, even daring to offend him for her sake.
Can't she just behave herself?
Is she so lowly?
"Your Highness, everything is ready. Shall we proceed?"
"Proceed as planned." Bei Chen Ye did not hesitate at all. He was born to serve Xuan Yuan Heng, and if Xuan Yuan Heng wanted his life, he would give it.
Feng Ran and Ling Chi Yuan looked at each other in confusion. Feng Ran was completely unaware of Bei Chen Ye's sudden appearance or their conversation.
However, meeting Xuan Yuan Heng's calculating gaze, Feng Ran sensed an ominous feeling.
Before Feng Ran could grasp what was happening, Bei Chen Ye directly forced the pill into her mouth, compelling her to swallow it.
Bei Chen Ye's internal energy forced Feng Ran to swallow the pill.
The poison instantly took effect.
Feng Ran's body turned cold, trembling violently, her lips already turning a dark purple.
Suddenly, she felt a burning sensation throughout her body.
And then, a wave of cold.
Feng Ran was caught in a cycle of heat and cold.
Xuan Yuan Heng approached Feng Ran step by step, crouched down, and forcefully pinched her chin, saying coldly, "Feng Ran, beg this king. If this king is in a good mood, perhaps, I will spare you."
After a long moment, he did not hear the words he desired.
When Xuan Yuan Heng's gaze fell upon her again, he noticed that Feng Ran was looking intently at Ling Chi Yuan.
This scene made Xuan Yuan Heng utterly furious.
Feng Ran, how dare she?
Xuan Yuan Heng directly grabbed Feng Ran's hand and threw her at Ling Chi Yuan's feet, saying with utter contempt, "It seems you're hoping Ling Chi Yuan can save you, aren't you?"
"Then, this king will help you along."
Ling Chi Yuan reached out, wanting to support Feng Ran.
Feng Ran was poisoned, though he didn't know what kind of poison it was. But he vowed to search the world for renowned physicians for Feng Ran, and even if he had to exhaust his family fortune, he would find a way to save Feng Ran.
Feng Ran raised her eyes and looked at Ling Chi Yuan, wanting to reach out, but she felt a scorching gaze upon her.
Her hand instinctively retracted.
At this moment, she regretted it.
She had already made one wrong move earlier. And now? Was she going to make another mistake?
No, absolutely not.
Everyone who helped her would not have a good fate. They would not have a good end. Therefore, she should be sensible and choose her path wisely.
Feng Ran finally stood up, her eyes filled with coldness. "Young Master Ling, please conduct yourself with propriety. We are not acquainted. Unless, of course, Young Master Ling finds life too dull and is seeking amusement?"
"However, Young Master Ling can find anyone else, but he absolutely cannot find me."
"I am so lowly, Young Master Ling should not have any interest in me."
"Furthermore, compared to the Regent, I believe anyone who is not foolish or dull would choose the Regent."
Ling Chi Yuan's expression turned grim.
He found the cold-faced, sharp-tongued Feng Ran before him to be exceptionally unfamiliar.