"If I'm mistaken, Brother Wu, I will spend my lifetime as a good wife and virtuous mother, standing by your side, bearing your children, honoring your parents, and being the best wife I can be. Even if you are stingy, even if you have a bad temper, I will bear it all; if I'm not wrong..." Fang Lan's eyes started to water slightly. She tilted her head upward, murmuring: "I hope that I am mistaken."

From behind, Fang Lu could clearly feel... that her sister's hand was subtly trembling.

Was her sister... afraid of something?

Fang Lu was a bit baffled.

Soon, the brothers Wang Wu and Wang Wen in front arrived at the entrance to the Jin Mansion. They looked up at the grand entrance signature, two powerful characters printed boldly: 'Jin Mansion'.

Wang Wu took a deep breath. Without any hesitation, he stepped forward, speaking to the two guards at the entrance in a low voice: "Get your young master. Tell him... someone from the Fang Clan Town wants to meet him!"

Wang Wen, standing behind him, was incredibly nervous. His mind completely blank, he was in total admiration of his brave older brother.

The guard at the entrance was momentarily stunned and looked at Wang Wu in confusion, frowning: "Our mansion has multiple young masters. Which one are you looking for?"

"Eighth Young Master Jin, Jin Ming!" Wang Wu declared, his gaze and posture exuding a grand and domineering aura.

The guard of the Jin Family hesitated slightly, but eventually nodded: "Wait here, let me inform him." With that, he turned and entered through a small side door.

Witnessing the scene from a hidden spot, the sisters Fang Lan and Fang Lu. Fang Lu impatiently whispered: "Sister, you must be mistaken; look at Brother Wu now..."

"Shut up!" Fang Lan glared fiercely at her younger sister.

Fang Lu immediately closed her mouth.

Behind them, Wang Wen, slightly puzzled, turned around. For a brief moment, he thought he heard Fang Lu's voice. But soon, he gave a bitter smile. He thought to himself, it couldn't be. "Little Lu should still be in the Jin Mansion. How could she be outside?" I must be hearing things because I'm overly anxious.

A moment later, a tall figure appeared at the entrance, it was Eighth Young Master Jin, Jin Ming.

Jin Ming hadn't brought anyone with him. He emerged alone. As a cultivator at the stage of Foundation Establishment, in the Jin Family's home territory, he wasn't afraid of anyone causing trouble.

Gazing at Wang Wu standing there and the younger Wang Wen behind him, Jin Ming slightly furrowed his brows, questioning: "Who are you?"

He didn't recognize Wang Wu and Wang Wen, and Jin Tiegang, the one who would've recognized them, had been sent away by him.

Jin Ming came out upon hearing the mention of Fang Clan Town. He found it strange; he had let the Fang sisters go. What were the people from Fang Clan Town doing here? Did they come here to demand their return?

No matter what, Jin Ming still had affection for Fang Lan. So, he came out by himself.

"Are you Eighth Master Jin?" Wang Wu raised his head, his eyes slightly red as he stared at Jin Ming. Despite having almost made up his mind, upon seeing the handsome man who had taken Fang Lan from him, Wang Wu's heart was replete with envy and fury, akin to being gnawed at by millions of ants.

Jin Ming slightly frowned, looking at the man in front of him. He seemed to have made a guess about his identity. However, before he could speak, the man in the background suddenly shouted out.

"Hand over Sister Lan!" Wang Wen briskly stepped forward, bellowing at Jin Ming: "So what if you're from a prominent family? Your prestige gives you the power to..."

In the corner, Fang Lu, who was hiding and watching what was happening, was now at her wit's end. Tears welled up in her eyes: "This is the end... Jin Ming won't spare them..."

A glimpse of surprise was revealed in Fang Lan's eyes, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, as she was about to step out. Though her judgment had been incorrect, she felt incredibly happy deep down!

Her heart... suddenly felt full of light.

Just then, Wang Wu suddenly roared in anger: "Wang Wen! Who asked you to speak!"

Having said, he abruptly pulled his brother back, raising his arm, he gave Wang Wen a heavy slap.

Smack!

The crisp sound echoed far and wide.

Everyone... was stunned by this scene.

Wang Wen stared blankly at his older brother, completely taken aback. He didn't understand what was happening and why his brother was hitting him. At that moment, Wang Wen even forgot to feel wronged, he simply stood there, staring at his brother whose face was distorted by anger.

Jin Ming was also stunned. He had been preparing to tell them that the sisters had already left, but then, this slap happened, causing him to swallow his words. Jin Ming's lips twitched as he stared dumbly at the man with the twisted expression - had he gone mad?

Fang Lu, hidden in the dark, was also shocked. She had been about to rush out and scream: "Brother Wen, I'm here!"

The dazzling smile on Fang Lan's face froze completely. At that moment, she was probably the clearest-minded person except for Wang Wu. The scene she least wanted to witness... had finally occurred!

There was nothing more hurtful in this world than being betrayed by the one you love.

Without any warning, tears started streaming down from the corners of Fang Lan's eyes.

She stood silently in the dark, feeling her heart turn as cold as ice...

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

After slapping his younger brother, Wang Wu appeared to have dispelled all his rage and dignity. He kneeled on the ground in front of Jin Ming: "My younger brother is not sensible, Eighth Master Jin, please don't hold it against him."

"Bro...Bro, what are you..." Wang Wen roared in anger at his brother, trying to pull him back up onto his feet.

Wang Wu turned his head, his gaze as cold as ice, staring at Wang Wen: "Shut up!"

Wang Wen stood there, his lips quivered slightly, but he didn't utter another word.

Jin Ming frowned at the sight of Wang Wu kneeling before him. A look of contempt crossed his face, and he said with disgust: "I think I know who you are now. You may leave. The Fang sisters have already left. They are not in my mansion."

They left?

Wang Wu looked somewhat surprised, a look of disbelief spread across his face.

A look of delight spread across Wang Wen's face. He thought his brother was sacrificing his dignity to rescue Fang Lan. Even though he couldn't bear it, facing a powerful family like the Jin Family, this was... perhaps the best choice.

So, upon hearing that the Fang sisters had already left, Wang Wen felt extremely relieved.

At that moment, Wang Wu spoke again: "Eighth Master Jin, there's no need for such talk, I'm not here to take them back."

"Hmm?" Jin Ming frowned at Wang Wu.

Kneeling there, Wang Wu said with an open face: "I know, my presence will prevent Fang Lan from easily accepting you. Eighth Master Jin, I can make her give up on me, but you must pay a price!"

Upon hearing these words, Wang Wen, standing behind him, was completely dumbstruck.

On the other hand, Fang Lan, who was hiding in the dark, almost fainted with shock. Fang Lu quickly steadied her, although her own heart was in turmoil. That instant, even though she wanted to rush out and question Wang Wu about his words, she held back.

Because Fang Lu had started to understand why her sister, despite seeing them, did not reveal herself.

Wang Wu... wasn't here to save Fang Lan, but to sell out Fang Lan!

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