At this moment.
Ranur slowly stood up, his silver light armor gleaming with a cold, sharp light under the sun.
Clearly, Ranur, who was representing Redmaple and had come to participate in the allied forces’ discussion, was the key figure at this moment.
The third prince naturally knew this as well.
Elvin had always looked down on the other party from beginning to end.
“Brother, I…” Elvin had never addressed him as “brother” before, but at this moment, he could only beg the other party to help him.
However, things did not go as he wished.
Ranur’s voice was calm yet carried an unquestionable authority.
“Your Highness the Third Prince, forgive me for speaking bluntly, but your actions have already brought shame to the royal family.”
“As the captain of the Royal Guard and your nominal sworn brother, I have the right to arrest you!” Ranur’s words were as sharp as a steel blade, directly cutting off Elvin’s last hope.
Elvin’s face instantly turned deathly pale, and his legs went weak.
He had never expected that even his nominal sworn brother would betray him at this critical moment.
This sentence undoubtedly became the last straw that crushed Elvin.
Even people from the Redmaple Royal Family were not standing on his side.
“I… I am a prince! You cannot treat me like this!” Elvin’s voice had already become sharp and piercing.
“Ranur… Ranur, you must have been looking forward to this day for a long time, right!”
Elvin suddenly burst into maniacal laughter,q “Hahahaha… Now you can finally get rid of me justifiably!”
“Are you happy now?”
Ranur looked at the hysterical Elvin with an expressionless face, his eyes showing not the slightest ripple.
“Your Highness, please take responsibility for your own actions.”
With a gesture from Ranur, the nine silver-armored guards he had brought immediately stepped forward and restrained the completely broken Elvin.
Su Nian observed all of this silently from the side, but there were not many ripples in her heart.
She was not concerned about royal family secrets or the like.
What she cared about was the wisdom and methods Chu Tian had displayed earlier.
‘Hehe.’
Her husband had turned the tables and dealt with this third prince whom she had always disliked.
Although it might not lead to his death, the crime of attempting to assassinate the president of the Golden Union would clearly ensure that even as a prince, he could no longer jump around or threaten her and Chu Tian.
Chu Tian noticed Su Nian’s gaze, turned his head, and gave her a gentle smile.
That confident, masterful demeanor made Su Nian’s heart race.
Her husband was really amazing!
Isabella elegantly tidied her silver hair that had been tousled by the wind, her eyes toward Chu Tian carrying obvious admiration.
“Mo Yuan Sir has put on a wonderful show for us.”
“President Isabella flatters me,” Chu Tian replied with a humble nod, “I simply did not want some petty scoundrel to ruin the grand plan of the allied forces.”
Sword Saint Gore sheathed his massive sword, a trace of approval flashing in his gray eyes.
“Mo Yuan Sir is not only exceptionally gifted in alchemy but also quite accomplished in strategy. The Rhein Knight Kingdom is willing to establish a deeper cooperative relationship with Shadowmoon Manor.”
Dwarf Prince Sana was so excited that his beard stood up: “Mo Yuan brother! That swarm tactic was simply inspired! Let’s chat about the technical details later. I have nine improvement plans I want to discuss with you!”
Facing the crowd’s praise, Chu Tian appeared very modest.
But Su Nian keenly caught the fleeting trace of pride in his eyes.
Hehe, her husband could actually be quite vain too.
However, this side of Chu Tian made him feel even more real and adorable to her.
After Ranur finished dealing with Elvin’s matter, he walked back to Su Nian’s side.
“Holy Lady, sorry for the trouble earlier.”
“It’s fine,” Su Nian responded indifferently, the sense of distance in her tone still obvious.
“I am quite impressed by the cooperation between Mo Yuan Sir and the Holy Lady,” Ranur said, unconcerned by her coldness, and continued, “The level of tacit understanding between the two of you is truly enviable.”
His words were skillfully phrased—both probing and not overly abrupt.
Su Nian’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously glanced at Chu Tian.
“We… are just business partners.”
“Is that so?” A hint of deeper meaning flashed in Ranur’s eyes, but he did not press further.
Chu Tian walked over at this moment and naturally stood beside Su Nian.
His words were directed at Su Nian, but his gaze unintentionally swept over Ranur.
“Since the review ceremony has ended, should we head back?”
That subtle, vague hostility made the corners of Ranur’s mouth curve up slightly.
‘Interesting. It seemed the relationship between these two was indeed not as simple as it appeared on the surface.’
The review ceremony ended.
Shadowmoon Manor, night as dark as ink.
In the bedroom, the air floated with the fresh water vapor after bathing, mixed with the unique sweet fragrance of the young woman.
Su Nian curled up in Chu Tian’s arms.
The man’s chest was broad and warm, his heartbeat steady and powerful, striking directly against her heart through her tightly pressed ear with each thump.
Everything that had happened today replayed repeatedly in her mind.
The sudden crisis on the viewing platform, the heart-pounding moment when the airship lost control, and the twisted face of the third prince Elvin.
Finally, it was the figure of this man stepping forward.
He was calm and unhurried; every word and every action was like that of a precise chess player, forcing his opponent into a desperate situation.
That powerful control and wisdom over everything made Su Nian’s entire heart burn hot.
She rubbed her cheek against the man’s firm chest muscles, her nose surrounded by his pleasant scent.
“Husband, you were really amazing today.” Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a hint of coquettishness, like a contented little kitten.
Chu Tian’s fingertips, which had been stroking her smooth golden hair, paused for a moment.
His thoughts were not entirely immersed in this tenderness.
Ranur Hongfeng.
He did not like the way that man looked at Su Nian.
It was a calm gaze filled with scrutiny and evaluation, as if appraising a treasure he was determined to obtain.
Besides that, the Heroes of the Five Capitals, the Morsen Family, the Redmaple Royal Family…
An invisible large net was slowly spreading over the sky of Academy City.
He had not wanted to get involved in these political whirlpools, but with Su Nian now standing at the center of the storm, he could not stay out of it.
The young woman in his arms sensed his distraction and slightly lifted her delicate little face.
Her sky-blue eyes were as clear as gems in the dim light.
“What are you thinking about?”
“Nothing, I just think my husband is wonderful.” Su Nian wiggled her toes, lay on top of Chu Tian, and asked.
Chu Tian pulled back his thoughts, lowered his head, and planted a gentle, warm kiss on her forehead.
The two of them cuddled for a while longer.
Su Nian suddenly thought of something and excitedly shifted her body.
“Oh right, husband, I feel like my memories are almost completely restored.”
Chu Tian’s body stiffened imperceptibly for a moment.
“Is that so?” His voice sounded very calm, but the arm holding her subconsciously tightened.
“Yes.” Su Nian completely failed to notice his abnormality, her tone full of delight.
“Recently, I keep having flashes of scenes. Although they’re still unclear, they feel very real.”
She looked up at him with bright, sparkling eyes, filled with pure anticipation.
“I’m really looking forward to it. I want to know how we met and fell in love. It must have been a very romantic encounter, right? I’m so beautiful, so I’m sure you were the one who fell for me first, husband.”
Chu Tian fell silent.
A romantic encounter?
In his mind, some fragmented pieces also flashed by.
Monster Forest, cave, dungeon…
The stinging pain brought by those scenes made his heart tighten.
He looked at Su Nian’s pure, untainted eyes, his throat feeling a little dry.
“Su Nian.” He spoke, his voice a few degrees lower than usual, “If… and I mean if, after you recover your memories, you discover that we had some unpleasantness in the past, what would you do?”
Su Nian was stunned, then burst into laughter with a pfft, “Husband, what nonsense are you saying?”
She reached out a finger and gently poked his chest.
“What unpleasantness could we possibly have had?”
“I’m serious.”
Chu Tian’s voice became exceptionally solemn.
He gazed into her eyes, trying to find the answer he wanted from that pure blue.
As the fragments of memories continued to surface, he always felt that his past self had done something irreparable to her.
Although he could not remember the specifics, that heavy premonition pressed on his heart like a dark cloud.
“It won’t happen…” Su Nian interrupted him.
She propped up her upper body, cupped his face with both hands, and her sky-blue eyes were filled with firm and unquestionable trust.
“You treat me so well, husband. Even if we really had any conflicts in the past, I would forgive you…”
Her voice was incredibly serious.
“Besides, the past is already in the past. It doesn’t matter at all.”
At least, the her who had lost her memories thought so for now.
However, Su Nian did not know that the relationship between her and Chu Tian could not be easily summarized by words like “conflict” or “unpleasantness.”
The next two weeks.
Su Nian and Chu Tian completely entered an tireless honeymoon phase.
During the day, Su Nian was still the lofty Star-Moon Saintess, the most dazzling genius mentor at the Magic Academy.
She handled the affairs of the allied forces and guided the students’ magic.
Little Dragon’s shadow circling above Academy City was a symbol of hope in everyone’s hearts.
But as soon as she stepped through the gates of Shadowmoon Manor, all her aloofness and majesty would instantly melt away.
She would rush into the man’s arms like a bird returning to its nest, unable to wait any longer.
She would cling to Chu Tian at every moment.
When Chu Tian handled manor affairs in the study, she would move a small stool and sit at his feet, resting her chin on her hands as she quietly watched him.
When Chu Tian researched new magic tools in the alchemy workshop, she would clumsily try to help, only to often make things worse.
In the end, he would flick her nose and then carry her to the side.
The two of them wanted to stick together all the time.
Before sleeping at night, the last words were always sweet nothings whispered by the pillow.
Upon waking in the morning, the first thing was to seek each other’s lips.
“Husband, look how powerful this new magic I learned is, right?”
“Husband, tonight I want to eat the roasted meat you make.”
Su Nian called him “husband” more and more naturally, sweeter and sweeter.
She was completely immersed in this intimate interaction between lovers, enjoying the feeling of being pampered, possessed, and conquered by the man.
And Chu Tian was thoroughly melted by the young woman’s wholehearted dependence and sweet offensive.
He would patiently accompany her in any boring little things, fulfill all her whimsical requests, and respond to every one of her calls with the hottest kisses.
However, this beauty was built upon “forgetfulness.”
Sweet dreams were always particularly intoxicating.
At the same time.
There were still three days left until the two of them fully recovered from the cursed memories.
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