Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 205: She Causes Trouble, I Take the Responsibility!

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: She Causes Trouble, I Take the Responsibility!

"If you dare to make Ah Lie and Qianyi divorce, I’ll divorce you!" Nangong Xiaoxue strode in, followed by Pei Yuexuan.

On the way back to the Nangong Family home with Nangong Xiaoxue, Pei Yuexuan received an audio message from Nangong Jie.

After learning about the incident on the forum, Nangong Xiaoxue guessed her husband would surely be furious, so she had Pei Yuexuan turn around and take her to Mu Yunlie’s place.

Nangong Jie looked at his wife in astonishment, "You knew about Ah Lie getting married?"

"Of course, what about it? I am very pleased with Qianyi as my granddaughter-in-law."

"Nonsense!" Nangong Jie was furious, "Do you even know that Qianyi’s brother is Yan Yao?!"

"Yan Yao?" Nangong Xiaoxue was puzzled; the name sounded familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.

Nangong Jie said gravely, "Her brother is a Prince of the Morris Empire!"

Nangong Xiaoxue was stunned, and her previous resolve momentarily weakened.

Although she didn’t deal with national affairs, being from the Nangong Family, she knew some things.

The relations between the Morris Empire and the Federation Empire were delicate; on the surface, it seemed peaceful, but beneath the waters ran turbulent undercurrents.

This was also why Mu Yunlie had been suspicious of Yan Qianyi in the first place.

Mu Yunlie spoke up, "Yan Yao is no longer a part of the Federation Empire, but Qianyi is a citizen of our Federation Empire, with no ties to the Morris Empire whatsoever."

In fact, he was still not sure if Yan Qianyi truly had no connections to the Morris Empire.

But he had decided that no matter what she was hiding, no matter her motives, since he wanted to keep her by his side forever, he intended to protect her to the end!

"But after all, Yan Yao is her biological brother!" Nangong Jie was so angry he sputtered and glared, "How can you know if she isn’t plotting something with her brother?"

Mu Yunlie pressed his lips tightly together and didn’t speak.

He didn’t know for sure.

Nangong Jie continued, "You should also know what kind of person Yan Yao is, right? He single-handedly pushed his wife to the Queen’s position. The Morris Empire’s Royal Family originally had no real power, but through his manipulation, all the actual power of the Morris Empire is now in the hands of the Royal Family! His ambition is vast; he’s not a simple man!"

"I am aware, but it has nothing to do with Qianyi," Mu Yunlie said with certainty, "She’s now my wife, an outstanding student at the Federation Military Academy."

"Exactly," Nangong Xiaoxue added, "Qianyi is a good girl. She’s kindhearted and has helped many destitute elders without expecting any compensation. I believe she wouldn’t harm Ah Lie."

"You and your womanly compassion, what do you know?" Nangong Jie rarely yelled at Nangong Xiaoxue.

Nangong Xiaoxue pouted in grievance, "Why are you so fierce? It’s just a marriage. Ah Lie is so powerful, how could he be harmed by a weak woman?"

Nangong Jie pointed at Mu Yunlie, "He is now blinded by love! Have you forgotten what you once told me? The more perfect a woman appears on the outside, the more secrets she hides within!"

"I..." Nangong Xiaoxue was at a loss for words.

Nangong Jie said, "Our Nangong Family has been guarding the Federation Empire for so many years; we must not let it all be destroyed by that woman’s hands in the end!"

Mu Yunlie frowned, "Any trouble she causes in the future, I will bear the consequences alone!"

"You! You..." Nangong Jie was so angry he felt like rushing up to give Mu Yunlie a thrashing.

"Grandpa Nangong, you’re not well, please don’t get so agitated," Ning Nuan quickly tried to calm him, handing a cup of water to Nangong Jie.

Nangong Jie sighed deeply and looked at Ning Nuan, with a heart full of pain, said:

"Nuannuan and Ah Lie’s engagement was known by all. The engagement hasn’t been cancelled yet, but Ah Lie has already married someone else. How can Nuannuan face the world after this? And how am I to explain this to the Ning Family?"

Nangong Xiaoxue muttered, "I told you to cancel it earlier. You wouldn’t listen. Yunlie never agreed to this marriage. Dragging it out this long has also delayed Nuannuan."

Ning Nuan had been holding back her tears until now, always maintaining the demeanor of a great family’s mistress.

But at that moment, she could no longer hold back, and tears began to fall one by one.

Mu Yunlie stood up and looked at her, "Sorry."

With that, he turned and went upstairs.

Nangong Xiaoxue sighed and gently patted Ning Nuan’s shoulder.

"Nuannuan, you’re a good girl. It’s our Ah Lie who doesn’t have the good fortune. Surely you’ll meet a better man in the future. Grandma Nangong will also look out for you. There’s certainly not just one good man like our Ah Lie in this world."

She glanced at Pei Yuexuan and said, "Vice Officer Pei, please take Miss Ning Nuan home."

Pei Yuexuan, who hadn’t dared to speak up until now, nodded, "Miss Ning, please."

Ning Nuan followed Pei Yuexuan out.

Nangong Xiaoxue hurriedly walked over and took Nangong Jie’s arm, patting his chest softly and cooing, "It’s okay now, no need to be angry."

"Hmph!" Nangong Jie gave her a sidelong glance, "All you do is cause trouble! Your daughter inherited your temperament, and now even our grandson has taken after you!"

"Don’t say that. Ah Lie is excellent, I can’t take any credit for that. He’s clearly taken after you," Nangong Xiaoxue smiled. "Ah Lie has been outstanding since he was young, even becoming a Commander much younger than when you did."

"But he’s been foolish in the end!"

"Not foolish. Ah Lie is no longer a child. He must understand the situation with Qianyi. Just relax, the sky isn’t falling. You’ve already retired; just enjoy your golden years. If the Federation Empire’s sky were to fall, there’s still Ah Lie to hold it up."

"I’m not in my golden years yet!"

"Yes, yes, my husband is the youngest."

"Don’t sweet-talk me. Weren’t you the one who ran away from home? You still know how to come back?"

"I missed you, didn’t I? Let’s go home."

With a few gentle words, Nangong Xiaoxue managed to dissipate much of Nangong Jie’s anger.

Although his anger faded, Nangong Jie was still not ready to simply accept Yan Qianyi.

Once in the car, Ning Nuan’s emotions could no longer be contained, and she covered her face and started to cry.

Pei Yuexuan opened his mouth as if he wanted to comfort her but, not knowing what to say, he silently handed her a tissue.

Ning Nuan took it and wiped her tears, her voice choking as she asked, "You knew all along, right?"

Pei Yuexuan nodded, "Yes."

"Why didn’t you tell me?" Ning Nuan’s red-rimmed eyes looked at Pei Yuexuan, her gaze filled with grief. "You know, I’ve liked Brother Ah Lie since I was a child. From the moment I could remember, I knew I was going to be Brother Ah Lie’s wife."

The news of Mu Yunlie’s marriage was a massive blow to Ning Nuan. She felt her world had collapsed.

"I’m sorry," Pei Yuexuan said with a somber expression.

He couldn’t bear to see Miss Ning Nuan heartbroken, but he could not betray his superior.

After Mu Yunlie returned upstairs, he poured himself a glass of wine. Thinking of the words his grandfather had said, his brows furrowed and his expression darkened.

That’s when a message from Yan Qianyi arrived.