The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1149: Deadlock · Oct 31, 2026

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1101 Chapter 1101: Sparring 2026-10-31
1102 Chapter 1102: Foxes All, No Need for Ghost Stories 2026-10-31
1103 Chapter 1103: There’s a Reason for Her Restlessness 2026-10-31
1104 Chapter 1104: Target Confirmed 2026-10-31
1105 Chapter 1105: Imperial Approval 2026-10-31
1106 Chapter 1106: Upheaval in the Palace 2026-10-31
1107 Chapter 1107: Reactions from All Sides 2026-10-31
1108 Chapter 1108: Brothers in Misfortune 2026-10-31
1109 Chapter 1109: The Princes: Aggrieved, But Dare Not Speak! 2026-10-31
1110 Chapter 1110: Both I and Ah Ci Are Truly Unlucky 2026-10-31
1111 Chapter 1111: Empathy 2026-10-31
1112 Chapter 1112: The Villain’s Suspicion 2026-10-31
1113 Chapter 1113: Testing the Waters 2026-10-31
1114 Chapter 1114: A Clever Woman Like Madam Shen 2026-10-31
1115 Chapter 1115: Wives and Concubines Open Their Hearts 2026-10-31
1116 Chapter 1116: Not as Perceptive as a Concubine 2026-10-31
1117 Chapter 1117: Petition for a Divorce Paper 2026-10-31
1118 Chapter 1118: The Poisonous Beauty 2026-10-31
1119 Chapter 1119: Who Is the Real Clown 2026-10-31
1120 Chapter 1120: Hidden Motives 2026-10-31
1121 Chapter 1121: Visitors from Duke Ying Mansion 2026-10-31
1122 Chapter 1122: Nan Shan Deliberately Causes Trouble 2026-10-31
1123 Chapter 1123: Sister-in-Laws Also Seek Allegiance 2026-10-31
1124 Chapter 1124: When It Comes to a Sharp Tongue, Yours Is Still the Sharpest 2026-10-31
1125 Chapter 1125: Enraged 2026-10-31
1126 Chapter 1126: Brazenly Framing 2026-10-31
1127 Chapter 1127: Song Ci’s Counsel 2026-10-31
1128 Chapter 1128: Guidance 2026-10-31
1129 Chapter 1129: Openly Targeting 2026-10-31
1130 Chapter 1130: Nonsense 2026-10-31
1131 Chapter 1131: The Slap in the Face Came Quickly 2026-10-31
1132 Chapter 1132: Disposition 2026-10-31
1133 Chapter 1133: A Thousand Pounds of Pressure from the Father-in-Law 2026-10-31
1134 Chapter 1134: Song Zhiyuan: Brainwashing the Son-in-law 2026-10-31
1135 Chapter 1135: Buhui Arrives in the Capital 2026-10-31
1136 Chapter 1136: Eyes and Ears on the Move 2026-10-31
1137 Chapter 1137: Song Ci: Yet Another Complete Surprise 2026-10-31
1138 Chapter 1138: Jinghui Was Truly Honest With Me 2026-10-31
1139 Chapter 1139: Incurable Chronic Illness 2026-10-31
1140 Chapter 1140: Buhui: A Sudden Sense of Hostility 2026-10-31
1141 Chapter 1141: Speaking Frankly 2026-10-31
1142 Chapter 1142: Where Is the Monk’s Compassion? 2026-10-31
1143 Chapter 1143: I’ve Been Poisoned! 2026-10-31
1144 Chapter 1144: A Blessing in Disguise 2026-10-31
1145 Chapter 1145: Less Than Ten Years Left to Live 2026-10-31
1146 Chapter 1146: Prime Minister Song’s Fury 2026-10-31
1147 Chapter 1147: Underlying Currents 2026-10-31
1148 Chapter 1148: Threat 2026-10-31
1149 Chapter 1149: Deadlock 2026-10-31
1150 Chapter 1150: Swapping the Dragon for the Phoenix 2026-10-31

Song Zhiqing felt that Bai Shuilian’s state was a bit off. Ever since they started their journey and even after the vegetarian meal, she seemed restless and a bit strange.

”If you feel uncomfortable, why don’t we head back to the mansion?”

Bai Shuilian quickly shook her head and said, ”We’ve just had our meal. You should rest for a while. It’s rare to come out, and I want to explore the temple. Who knows when we’ll come again.”

Song Zhiqing said, ”Do you need my company then?”

”No need. You’ve been accompanying me since morning and must be tired. Take a rest; the Zen Temple here seems peaceful to me.”

Song Zhiqing indeed felt a bit sleepy and didn’t want to move, so he said, ”Then don’t go far. Make sure to have Grandma Quan and Hai Yan with you. Don’t be alone.”

Bai Shuilian nodded with a smile, helped him lie down, and then left the room.

Before stepping out, she paused, looked back, noticing him lying sideways with his back to her, not acknowledging her presence at all.

Bai Shuilian’s eyes darkened as she closed the door and left.

The East Guest Courtyard, located in a secluded place connected to the back mountain, was already prepared and deserted.

Bai Shuilian sat inside, her expression uncertain, pressing her hand against her heart where it pounded chaotically.

She felt uneasy, as if she had walked into a dead end with no way to survive.

Hai Yan entered with a teapot, mentioning that it started to snow again outside.

Bai Shuilian listened absentmindedly and took the tea Hai Yan handed over and sipped it, asking, ”Where’s Grandma Quan?”

”Grandma Quan said she had to fetch someone,” Hai Yan replied.

Heart skipping a beat, Bai Shuilian said, ”Alright, you go out then. You can stroll outside but don’t go far.”

Hai Yan curled her lips, answered affirmatively, and headed toward the door.

Suddenly everything seemed dim before Bai Shuilian’s eyes; Hai Yan appeared taller than usual, blocking the light from the door, as an unfamiliar voice echoed.

”In the world, things never go the way you want. Don’t blame me.”

Bai Shuilian’s pupils dilated. What did this mean?

This voice...

Oh no.

Bai Shuilian’s face changed drastically, jumping to her feet with her body swaying uncontrollably, one hand bracing the table, the other supporting her dizzy head, shaking it.

The door slowly closed; everything blurred before her eyes.

”No.”

Stumbling forward, Bai Shuilian knocked over the tea on the table, her legs gave way, and she fell to the floor.

Soft shuffling sounds came from overhead; raising her head, Bai Shuilian saw tiles falling, along with dust covering her head and face.

Screaming inwardly, Bai Shuilian wished someone could save her.

She was terrified.

All the riches, daughters, and missions meant nothing compared to her mortality.

All she wanted was to live.

So, whoever it may be, save her.

With a loud rumble, the house shook violently, sounding like drums.

Bang, some things crashed down.

Bai Shuilian watched helplessly, revealing a wretched smile.

She was so resentful.

Her consciousness waned, as if her body was flying, light as a swallow, in the clouds, or carried swiftly by someone.

Bai Shuilian tried hard to open her eyes, but darkness consumed her whole.

Not far from the mountain’s edge, Hai Yan watched the collapsed guest courtyard, smirked, and hurried toward the Zen Temple.

The thunderous explosion scared everyone, their screams rising.

Song Zhiqing awoke from his sleep, clutching his chest in a daze, terrified, dreaming that the earth shook, burying Bai Shuilian in the ruins.

Fortunately, it was just a dream.

Song Zhiqing wiped tears from his forehead, not relieved yet, as he saw Hai Yan rush in, panic-stricken, screaming, ”Master, the guest courtyard where Aunt resides, has collapsed.”

Song Zhiqing: ”???”

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