Just as Feng Guang was hesitating, a sudden gust of wind swept through—and another man appeared, dressed in a black robe embroidered with golden patterns. His presence was commanding, his appearance extraordinary. Simply standing there, he drew every gaze to himself.
The moment Jian Dan saw him, his expression shifted, and he straightened up, speaking respectfully. “Father, why are you here?”
“Father!?” Feng Guang was stunned.
Looking more closely, the man in black did indeed share six or seven points of resemblance with Jian Dan. The only difference was in their aura—one carried steady gravitas, while the other reeked of laziness and carelessness.
“Your Highness, Princess,” the man in black said in a deep voice. “We meet again.”
“You’re… the ruler of the Demon Realm?”
Jian Dan leaned closer and whispered, “Father, she has amnesia right now.”
“Amnesia…” The man’s eyes fell on Feng Guang. “How many times has this happened to you?”
“Probably the fourteenth…” Feng Guang coughed awkwardly, clearly uncomfortable.
Jian Dan asked, “Father, why did you come here?”
“Your mother was worried about you, so I came to take a look.” After answering, the man turned to Feng Guang and introduced himself. “Princess, I am Jian An, the current ruler of the Demon Realm.”
“Nice to meet you… wait!” Feng Guang asked uncertainly, “What did you say your name was?”
He repeated, “Jian An.”
Oh my god. Isn’t he supposed to be the male lead of this world!?
“Then… is your wife named Liuli?”
“That’s right.”
Jian Dan’s face lit up with excitement. “Auntie, do you remember my mother now!?”
“Maybe… just a little bit,” Feng Guang lied through her teeth.
What the hell was going on with this world’s storyline!? How had Jian An, originally the emperor of the mortal realm, become the ruler of the Demon Realm? And how had Liuli, who’d been missing for years, turned into the Demon Queen? And more importantly—that same Liuli was Feng Guang’s sworn sister!?
Feng Guang couldn’t wrap her head around it. Her brain felt like it was about to explode from the flood of information, yet no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t piece it all together.
Right. More importantly, there was also that man named Zhong Ran.
“Demon Lord, do you happen to know someone named Zhong Ran?”
Jian An’s eyes flickered slightly. He said slowly, “And why is the princess looking for this man named Zhong Ran?”
“No reason… his name just flashed through my mind,” Feng Guang replied, but inside she grew even more uneasy. If Jian An said he didn’t know Zhong Ran, that would mean things were even more tangled than she thought.
But Jian An said, “If it’s Zhong Ran you want to know about, then perhaps if you come with me, you’ll understand much more.”
“Go with you?”
“Rest assured, Princess. There’s simply someone who wants to meet you. The meeting place is a tavern in the nearby town, not far from here.”
“You’re saying you want to take me to meet someone. That person… is it Liuli?”
“That’s right. Liuli.”
“Why does she want to see me?”
“To settle… a debt from the past.”
Feng Guang didn’t understand, but she had a strong hunch. If she went, many things would finally become clear, instead of leaving her to chase after guesses alone.
She nodded. “All right. Take me to her.”
Inside a private room of a tavern sat a woman of delicate beauty. Once upon a time, she had been carefree, mischievous, fearless, and full of life. But after marrying and having children, she had gained a steadiness and grace that only the years could bestow. She was no longer that reckless, worry-free girl who thought nothing of the world.
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