Chapter 66: Letting You Down

Owing a hundred million?
Although Ye Chen had anticipated potential issues with Dinghui Pharmaceuticals,
he still frowned slightly upon hearing that figure.
He hadn't expected the debt to be so enormous—clearly, Qin Sisi's words were unreliable!
And Zhang Wenhao, that rascal, really dared to toy with him!
The next time they met, he wouldn't hold back his ruthlessness!
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Bai Jing, despite looking down on Xiang Tianci, was worried that her plan might be ruined by him.
It was no surprise to Yun Jingchu that Yun Xiyao knew the legendary doctor she was acquainted with was Wu Jiu. After all, her father, Yun Jinghua, and Yun Xiyu were all aware of it, so it was natural Yun Xiyao would be told as well.
Lady Bai interrupted him: "Then let your father return!" She tapped the air, and Gu Fan watched in terror as the space beside him rippled like water. Slowly, his father appeared within it, and as the air returned to normal, his father was already seated on the opposite sofa.
After marrying Unbridled, as long as she obtained the Vital Essence Pill, she could still bear him a son, providing an heir for the Yuan family.
In the darkness, I saw a soul emerge from the driver's body, filled with immense resentment and appearing quite peculiar. His neck was broken; one hand carried his own head, while the other caressed his empty skull.
Her eyelids, delicate as butterfly wings, trembled and lifted, revealing eyes clear and bright, imbued with enigmatic emotion. Her soft red lips parted, and two gentle words flowed from her mouth.
Yet her feet seemed utterly unresponsive, weak and unsteady. After just a few steps, she stumbled, nearly crashing into a drunken man.
Hearing that the Lady of the Liu Grand Secretary's residence had come to pay a visit, the Princess of Ying was taken aback. Although the two families were connected by marriage, they rarely interacted, especially after Qiao Jingxuan rejected Liu Mingyan. The Princess felt a lingering guilt toward the main branch of the Liu family, unsure how to mend their strained relationship.
She nervously asked her question, her gaze darting repeatedly over the emperor, trying to discern where he might be injured.
Liu Bian suddenly reached out and broke a flower branch, placing it on the ground, then strode proudly toward the Jade Virtue Hall.
The breadth of the mind domain, the sacred imperial heavens, the profound and mysterious earth—all have ten ranks. Each advancement is a breakthrough against fate. For mortals to cultivate their mind domain to the divine rank seems utterly impossible, or perhaps terrifyingly remote.
Watching Liu Hong's departing figure, the scholars could scarcely believe their eyes. What was wrong with the emperor? With so many memorials submitted, even if he didn't punish Peng Yu, he should at least rebuke him—how could he simply let it go?
In the viewing box, Lady Tang and Yu Momo stood by the window, both somewhat tense and uneasy.
"Your strength is lacking; I know it's inconvenient for you to act," said the demon lord, his tone laced with mockery.
Returning home, Peng Yu explained the situation to his adoptive father. Peng Bo was shocked, and Peng Yu recounted Jia Xu's words to him. Peng Bo nodded silently, but was deeply uneasy about Peng Yu taking such risks. The two discussed the matter for most of the day before Peng Bo reluctantly allowed Peng Yu to return to the barracks.
"Second Master requests the lady's presence at 'Evening Breeze Pavilion' tonight without fail," the servant delivering the invitation said respectfully.
The goal was now essentially achieved—no matter whom Liu Hong appointed as crown prince, no one dared to comment. Those who wouldn't even speak up now, how could they stir up trouble?
As the new year arrived, Bao Xizi still hadn't returned. By New Year's Eve, the truth could no longer be concealed. She finally told me that Bao Xizi had been involved in an accident at Li Bao's factory, falling into the steel furnace and dying—no trace of him remained, not even ashes to collect.