To know that Zhao Yeqing and Lu Wushuang were betrothed was originally just a remark by Zhao Yeqing’s father, Zhao Renshan. Half a month ago, Lu Wushuang’s father, Lu Zhannian, suddenly came to the Famous Sword Manor, demanding that Zhao Renshan fulfill his previous promise. Zhao Renshan sent a matchmaker to the Lu family, sent betrothal gifts, and set a wedding date. The Famous Sword Manor began preparing for the wedding. Initially reluctant, Zhao Yeqing only grudgingly agreed to the marriage after seeing the educated and reasonable Lu Wushuang. Unexpectedly, she eloped with someone else on the eve of the wedding.
Zhao Yeqing watched their loyalty and willingness to sacrifice for each other. If he said he wasn’t moved, that would be false. He wanted to be magnanimous, but what about the reputation of the Famous Sword Manor? Zhao Yeqing casually drew the sword from his waist and threw it in front of them. Expressionlessly, he said: “Did you think I would agree?”
After you die, I’ll throw one of you on the mountain and one into the sea, ensuring you can never meet again. Now, the sword is before you. Make your choice. Only one can live. Hurry, before I change my mind, one of you can still walk out alive. Once I change my mind, you’ll both lose your lives.”
The two people kneeling on the ground simultaneously reached for the sword. “Wushuang, I’ll go first. You must live well.” “No! Shanbin, I’ll go first. Don’t worry about me, you must live.” “No, I’ll die!” “No, I should die first.” The two knelt on the ground, arguing…
Zhao Yeqing watched them and felt a sense of compassion. He hadn’t seen such selfless devotion in a long time. Forget it, no need to argue with them. With them dead, he’d gain nothing… Zhao Yeqing suddenly said: “Stop! Stop arguing!”
The two, now crying, looked up at Zhao Yeqing…
“Lu Wushuang, do you know about the ruby bracelet in the betrothal gifts?”
Lu Wushuang nodded through her tears, taking out a delicate small box. “Young Master, I accidentally liked it, but I’m not greedy. Except for this, I haven’t touched any of your betrothal gifts.”
