Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 79: Nothing Beats a Sister-in-Law

Xiao Zhang pressed her hand against Ye Wenxin's mouth, glaring at her with a hint of dissatisfaction. Despite her annoyance, even her glare carried an undeniable allure, leaving Ye Wenxin feeling slightly unsettled. She instinctively turned away, avoiding Xiao Zhang's gaze, finding her a bit too captivating.

Unlike charm techniques, Xiao Zhang's allure was innate. No matter how one looked at it, Xiao Zhang was a stunning beauty. Her simple outer disciple attire couldn’t hide her potential. In more vibrant clothing, she could easily be deemed a peerless beauty.

"I should just kill you and then myself," Xiao Zhang grumbled, feeling increasingly embarrassed. With the dagger at Ye Wenxin's neck, its touch was enough to make Ye Wenxin feel a trickle of liquid.

"Xiao Zhang, calm down. I can pretend the past month never happened. You're not going to die, so why not leave the secret guard life behind and find your ideal partner?" Ye Wenxin implored, her words making Xiao Zhang hesitate, her face showing a moment of conflict.

"Once a secret guard, always a secret guard," she whispered, lowering the knife, her expression betraying her sadness.

Even with her life spared, she felt trapped.

"If you truly don't want to be a secret guard, I could help you," Ye Wenxin offered, moved by her recent time with Xiao Zhang.

Thinking about her friendship with her best friend, Ye Wenxin knew she could ask her friend for help, and her friend would agree. However, Ye Wenxin couldn't leave Cangyu Sect yet; she had to deal with Feng Ya.

"You... do you know that the Shengshi Dynasty is the foremost of the ten dynasties?"

"Yes, I know," Ye Wenxin nodded.

"If I leave with you, they'll hunt me down as a traitor, no matter where I go. I still have my mother, and I refuse to be unfaithful and unfilial," Xiao Zhang reasoned, appreciating Ye Wenxin's offer but accepting her fate. While Ye Wenxin's future was bright, she would always be her master's shadow.

"I can help you fake your death, allowing you to leave your old life behind," Ye Wenxin suggested, unhurried. If Xiao Zhang agreed, Ye Wenxin had countless ways to help her escape the Shengshi Dynasty.

Yet Xiao Zhang was bound by her own principles, willing to protect Long Qing'er even with only three months left to live.

Xiao Zhang's loyalty was truly admirable.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I must refuse. The Grand Princess saved my life, and I swore never to betray her," Xiao Zhang declared resolutely. Ye Wenxin understood her determination and ceased her persuasion.

"When will you leave?" Ye Wenxin sighed, feeling a chill in the breeze.

Noticing Ye Wenxin's discomfort, Xiao Zhang shielded her from the wind, continuing, "I'm not sure. I'll first send a message to the dynasty and see what the Grand Princess decides."

Ye Wenxin nodded, agreeing with Xiao Zhang's plan. "But have you thought about how to explain your recovery to the Grand Princess?"

Xiao Zhang looked troubled, biting her lip, realizing she hadn't considered how to explain her healed internal injuries.

"If you trust me, tell the Grand Princess that a person named Ye Liangchen healed you. Hearing this, she won't trouble you," Ye Wenxin advised.