Chapter 790: 791, can you explain? (One more update)

"If you like, I’ll make it up to you with another one later." Mo Zhixuan wrapped his arm around her shoulders, leaving a faint kiss on her cheek. His expression was serious, he wasn’t joking.

"Who ever gets married before they have an engagement ceremony?" Chu Jin laughed softly, reaching out to pinch Mo Zhixuan’s nose.

"As long as you like it, what’s not possible?" Mo Zhixuan’s tone was low and husky, oozing sensuality.

The two of them whispered sweet nothings, eliciting occasional pleasant giggles that caused onlookers to glance their way repeatedly, their eyes filled with envy.

Zi in the backseat felt like she was being force-fed dog food, reaching out to pat Mo Zhixuan on the shoulder, but halfway through, she retracted her hand and patted Chu Jin’s shoulder instead.

Hmm, compared to Mo Zhixuan, Chu Jin felt more approachable.

Even after spending some time with Mo Zhixuan, Zi still felt somewhat afraid of him.

Chu Jin looked back puzzled, "What’s wrong, Zi?"

"Brother Jin," Zi looked up at Chu Jin earnestly, "I really don’t want to eat dog food anymore! Thank you!"

In the past, at least she had Mo Qingyi, the single dog, to accompany her, but now she was the only single dog left in this group of people!

Zi was on the verge of tears.

Chu Xiu, seeing Zi’s distress, patted her shoulder, comforting, "It’s okay, Brother Zi, you still have me."

"Brother Xiu, you’re the best." Zi embraced Chu Xiu sadly, the two single dogs huddling together for warmth.

Chu Jin raised an eyebrow helplessly. When had these two become so close? They were even calling each other "brother."

The engagement banquet ended very successfully, and by the time it ended, it was already past ten at night. Mo Zhixuan took Chu Jin back first, while the elder Mrs. Mo stayed behind to discuss some matters with Mo Qingyi.

Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan didn’t head straight back to the imperial palace but made a detour to the police station.

Xi He had been formally taken into custody.

The Superpower World might be special in some ways, but it was still a world governed by laws and regulations. After all, without rules, there’s no circle; without a system, there’s no country.

Xi He had committed attempted murder and illegal detention. Being delivered to the police station by a member of the Mo family, she was now formally detained.

Xi He was isolated in an enclosed cell.

She looked very weak, her complexion pale. Handcuffs specifically designed for her kind suppressed her Spiritual Power and special ability, so right now, she was no different from an ordinary person.

In fact, she was even weaker than the average person.

"Have you come to gloat over my misfortune?" Xi He sat on an iron chair, her eyes devoid of spirit as she looked at Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan.

"Xi He, even now, don’t you understand that it’s time to repent? If you are truly remorseful, I might be able to give you another chance," Chu Jin narrowed her eyes slightly.

She and Xi He had been friends, and she didn’t want to watch Xi He fall into the depths of hell with her eyes wide open.

Xi He was still young, with plenty of youth ahead of her.

Xi He had harmed Mo Qingyi, and Chu Jin should have hated her, but at this moment, she couldn’t summon any hatred.

Xi He was not a completely wicked criminal; she was just a pitiful person crazed with love.

If she could let go and start anew, she would have a bright future ahead of her.

Thus, Chu Jin wanted to give her a chance.

"For love, I have no regrets," Xi He’s lips curled into a faint, pale smile. "I only regret that I didn’t follow Duanmu to the ordinary world in the beginning."

Chu Jin sighed, "Why can’t you let go of Duanmu Zhe? You’re hurting yourself by doing this."

"If I could let go, then I wouldn’t be who I am," Xi He’s lips formed a slight smile. "Jin, I’m sorry for all the hurtful things I said before; that wasn’t my intention. When people are impulsive, they don’t have the ability to think." Her eyes gleamed with sincerity.

Chu Jin frowned slightly and remained silent. She could tell from Xi He’s words that she still hadn’t given up on Duanmu Zhe.

Releasing Xi He would only present a new threat.

She who can do the first of the month can do the fifteenth as well.

Xi He could not be spared.

Chu Jin stood up and then turned to leave.

"Wait, Jin," Xi He stood up as well.

Chu Jin paused, turning around to look at Xi He.

Xi He held onto the iron bars on the window and pleaded, "Jin, I’m begging you one last time, please never let me out again, just keep me locked up here forever. I’m afraid... once I go out, I won’t be able to control myself and might do something to hurt Duanmu and Qingyi. I don’t want Duanmu to hate me."

Uncontrollable emotions, it seems, were just like that.

Chu Jin didn’t say much. After hearing those words, she turned around and left, with a plan already forming in her mind.

Mo Zhixuan was waiting outside. When he saw her come out, he draped the suit jacket he had been carrying over her shoulders, "It’s cold at night, be careful not to catch a chill."

"Mm," Chu Jin nodded slightly and tightened the suit jacket around her. She followed Mo Zhixuan to the car.

"How is Xi He? Has she realized the gravity of her mistakes?" Mo Zhixuan’s expression was somewhat stern. After what Xi He had done, she indeed deserved no forgiveness, but, after all, Xi He had been raised by the five Elders.

Now, with the Elders all falling ill, it wasn’t just about respecting the monk, but also the Buddha.

If Xi He truly repented, for the sake of his old ties with the Elders, Mo Zhixuan would give her another chance to turn over a new leaf. He’d send Xi He far away, along with the Elders, never to set foot in the Superpower World again, sparing both Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe any further heartache.

Chu Jin shook her head; everything was said without words.

Given Xi He’s current state, she was absolutely unfit to be released.

Or, just as she said, unless confined for life! Otherwise, she would never give up on Duanmu Zhe!

As long as she was set free, similar incidents were bound to occur in the future.

And perhaps, even more severe than this time.

Love drives people mad.

Even for the sake of Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe, Xi He must not be given another chance to cause mischief.

Seeing Chu Jin’s reaction, a deep look flickered across Mo Zhixuan’s eyes.

It seemed that Xi He could not be saved after all.

"What will you do? How will you explain it to the Elders?" Chu Jin raised her eyes to Mo Zhixuan, well aware of his concerns.

The Elders had only Xi He as their kin.

Mo Zhixuan’s worries were certainly justified.

"Don’t worry about this. I will handle it," Mo Zhixuan said with a smile, holding Chu Jin’s hand.

"Alright." Chu Jin nodded in agreement.

The two of them walked out of the police station together.

**

The next day.

Duanmu Sheng adjusted her emotions and walked out of the inn. She hailed a taxi, opened the door, and sat in the backseat, "Driver, take me to the Shen family on Wutong Avenue, please."

Having had a night to calm down, Duanmu Sheng’s mood had settled quite a bit, and the redness on her face was no longer visible.

The Shen family was also somewhat famous locally; just mentioning the Shen family of Wutong Avenue was enough for people to think of Shen Liangxiao.

Besides the Shen family, Duanmu Sheng now had no other home to go to.

"Sure thing," the driver replied briskly, before adding, "Young lady, do you mind if I play some music?"

"I don’t mind." Duanmu Sheng smiled and shook her head.

The driver pressed the music button.

Instantly, the car was filled with the melodious voice of a female singer.

"Happy breakup, wishing you happiness, you can find someone better. I don’t want to endure the winter, tired of the heaviness..."

The driver was bobbing his head rhythmically along with the music.

This was a song by a singer from the mundane world.

Ever since Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin’s grand wedding, where they played "Marry Me Today," songs from the mundane world became a hit throughout all three realms.

The people of the three realms gradually began to accept those from the mundane world.

Some even took advantage of the occasion to develop tourism groups.

They organized trips for people to travel to the mundane world and learn about its culture.

Many people had become popular internet influencers, singers, and stars in the ordinary world...

In short, the relationship between the ordinary world and the Three Realms was becoming more and more appropriate.

The previous prejudices and arrogance had all vanished.

A mere wedding had changed the relationship between the ordinary world and the Three Realms.

People also grew more and more respectful towards Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan.

After ten minutes, the car stopped on Wutong Avenue.

Duanmu Sheng took out a banknote from his wallet and handed it to the taxi driver, "Thank you. The song just now was lovely, no need for change."

Finished, Duanmu Sheng walked towards the Shen family’s gate on her high heels.

As she approached the gate, she could hear bursts of laughter and cheerful voices coming from inside the house.

Duanmu Sheng slightly furrowed her brows, a glint of confusion passing through her eyes, as she walked over and pushed the door open.

With a ’creak’, the laughter inside came to an abrupt halt as everyone’s gaze shifted to Duanmu Sheng.

At this moment, Duanmu Sheng had not yet noticed anything amiss. She walked straight in, "Mom, Dad, Haoguang, you’re all home! Ya Ya, when did you get here? Why didn’t you let me know in advance?"

Recently, a lot had happened, and Situ Ya was her closest friend. Duanmu Sheng wanted to have a heartfelt talk with Situ Ya and share her troubles.

Now that Situ Ya was there, she didn’t have to go find her herself.

At this point, Duanmu Sheng still hadn’t realized why Situ Ya was so familiar with the Shen parents.

Previously, Shen Haoguang didn’t like Situ Ya, and their relationship was only that of university classmates.

"Sheng Sheng is back," Situ Ya said with a sweet smile as she stood up, greeting her with a sugary voice.

When the Shen parents looked at Situ Ya, their faces were full of smiles, but when they looked at Duanmu Sheng, their faces were full of disdain.

"Ya Ya, I’ve missed you so much." Duanmu Sheng hugged Situ Ya directly.

Situ Ya responded with equal warmth, "I’ve missed you too."

"Now that you’ve seen Ya Ya, couldn’t you at least pour her a glass of water?" Shen’s mother turned coldly towards Duanmu Sheng as she spoke.

Thinking that Shen’s mother was still angry about last night’s incident, Duanmu Sheng quickly stood up, "I’ll go pour Ya Ya some water right now."

Considering that she had caused the Shen parents such embarrassment last night, it was normal for them to be angry now.

After all, no matter who was in her place, they wouldn’t be in good spirits.

Moreover, the position of the Shen family in the Superpower World was not low.

Situ Ya gave Duanmu Sheng a sweet smile and said with a gentle tone, "You’re taking trouble for me, Sheng Sheng."

"Guests should be treated well, it’s only right," Duanmu Sheng replied with a polite smile.

Situ Ya said nothing more and sat back down on the sofa, chatting with Shen Haoguang.

Duanmu Sheng’s brows knit slightly as she walked, occasionally looking back at Situ Ya and Shen Haoguang. She remembered that Shen Haoguang didn’t use to like Situ Ya that much. How come today they were sitting on the same sofa?

And not only that, but they were also sitting so close, even appearing quite intimate!

What in the world were these two doing!

Carrying various doubts in her mind, Duanmu Sheng brought over a cup of hot water and approached Situ Ya, "Ya Ya, your water."

"Thank you, Sheng Sheng," Situ Ya’s lips curled into a smug smile as she reached out to take the glass. As soon as her hand touched the glass, she quickly let go, and before Duanmu Sheng could react, all of the hot water spilled onto Situ Ya’s chest.

From someone else’s perspective, it looked as if Duanmu Sheng had intentionally poured a glass of hot water on Situ Ya.

"Ah! It’s so hot!" Situ Ya screamed, standing up with a cry that was tinged with sobs.

"Ya Ya, I’m so sorry, it wasn’t intentional," Duanmu Sheng quickly pulled out tissues and clumsily wiped at Situ Ya.

"Is Ya Ya okay?" Shen Haoguang stood up anxiously and pushed Duanmu Sheng away, "You malicious woman! Get away from me!"

The Shen parents gathered around too, very concerned, "Ya Ya, are you okay? Does it hurt? Aunt Fu, hurry and get the burn cream!"

Duanmu Sheng was pushed to the ground by Shen Haoguang and felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. She looked up pallidly at everything happening in front of her, her eyes quickly reddening as she muttered, "I didn’t mean to do it, I really didn’t mean to."

At this moment, Duanmu Sheng’s mind went blank. She didn’t know how to explain the scene before her eyes, her father-in-law, mother-in-law, and husband were all fussing over Situ Ya.

No one cared about her!

Why did they treat Situ Ya so well?

She was clearly the Duanmu Family’s daughter-in-law!

And Shen Haoguang, he had actually pushed her...

The former Shen Haoguang would never lay a hand on her!

What on earth was happening?

Was she dreaming?

In just one night, what had happened to the Shen family?

Situ Ya lifted her head, looking towards the Duanmu Sheng who had fallen to the ground, with a mocking smile curving her lips, and in the depths of her eyes, unconcealable triumph surfaced.

Seeing Situ Ya like this,

Duanmu Sheng’s expression became rigid in that instant.

The image of that photograph suddenly surfaced before her eyes.

And in her mind echoed the warnings Zi Qi had reminded her of...

Could it be... that the truth of the matter was really like that?

Could it be... that all of this was a trap set by Shen Haoguang and Situ Ya?

No! It definitely couldn’t be like that!

She had made a mistake!

She must have made a mistake.

All of it must have been her hallucination.

To this point, Duanmu Sheng still refused to believe Zi Qi and Chu Jin.

Or more precisely, she refused to believe the truth.

"You slut, you jinx! How can your heart be so ruthless! Look what you’ve done to our Ya Ya’s arm, burning it like that!" Shen’s mother approached, pulled up Duanmu Sheng, and directly slapped her.

Since Duanmu Sheng was now a useless piece with no value, it was better to vent some anger on her, and meanwhile cozy up to Situ Ya.

Duanmu Sheng was dazed by the sudden slap.

In disbelief, she looked at Shen’s mother, "Mom! What are you doing?"

"What am I doing? You tell me what I’m doing!" A cold smirk curled on the corner of Shen’s mother’s mouth, revealing her repulsive true colors, "A woman like you doesn’t deserve to be our Shen family’s daughter-in-law at all. Not only are you flirtatious, but your heart is also so venomous! Did you want to scald Ya Ya to death? Come on, tell me, where did you run off to with some wild man last night and not come back? If you don’t explain yourself clearly today, I won’t let you off!"

It’s easy to find a pretext to blame the victim.

Shen’s mother was just looking for an opportunity to give Duanmu Sheng a good beating.

"Mom, what are you talking about? I don’t understand?" As things developed to this point, Duanmu Sheng was still a bit slow to react. How could Shen’s mother, such a kind person, say such things to her?

What on earth was going on?

Why did things turn out like this?

"You shameless slut!" Shen’s mother slapped Duanmu Sheng’s face again, "You were out all night, and you don’t know what disgraceful things you’ve done? Let me tell you, you have no right to call me mom! And you have no right to be the Shen family’s daughter-in-law!"

Shen’s mother retaliated against Duanmu Sheng with harsh words and physical violence.

But, not a single person stepped in to stop it.

Shen’s father, Shen Liangxiao, her former close friend Situ Ya, all seemed to be watching with rapt attention.

The Shen family, who used to give her warmth and affection, now offered Duanmu Sheng nothing but endless coldness.

However, Duanmu Sheng hadn’t completely lost hope in the Shen family.

Misunderstandings aren’t scary.

One just needs to clear them up.

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