Chapter 868: A Turning Point

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Huangfu Ruiling remained indifferent. Li Yi is no longer part of the Li generation. Though not formally expelled from the Huangfu family, hes practically marginalized. Yet, such a person can be manipulated by Li Yiran.

Ye Lengan sighed, feeling somewhat regretful. Li Yis cultivation is decent, and his talent isnt bad. Its surprising to see him so blindly in love. Hes probably under Li Yirans tight grip now!

Indeed, a cla.s.sic case of valuing beauty over prospects. However, it was someone elses affair and didnt concern her much, just evoking a sense of pity.

Huangfu Ruiling chuckled, then remarked, Li Yirans petty tricks are well-known. Its just that everyones discontent with Huangfu Ruixiangs wife, Zhong Yating, is being exploited. Even if Li Yi could help her dig up those matters, he couldnt secure her position as Huangfu Ruixiangs wife.

Ye Lengan nodded in agreement. Its clear your parents arent pleased with Zhong Yating. But even if she steps down, Li Yiran isnt guaranteed to succeed. Especially after Zhong Yatings scandal, theyll be more cautious in selecting a wife for Huangfu Ruixiang!

Clearly, Li Yiran hadnt grasped this point, thinking that disposing of Zhong Yating would pave her way to marry Huangfu Ruixiang. That was a mere pipe dream. Before Zhong Yating emerged, Li Yiran wasnt even recognized as a potential mother due to her sons status. What made her think she could ascend now?

After pondering, Ye Lengan suddenly asked, By the way, Huangfu Ruixiang hasnt made a decision yet, has he?

Huangfu Ruiling nodded, adding a touch of sarcasm. With Huangfu Ruixiangs indecisive nature, he wont rush to decide.

In that case, Zhong Yatings chances of staying are quite high, Ye Lengan quipped, flas.h.i.+ng a grin. Shes always been cunning. If Huangfu Ruixiang were to promptly decide on a divorce, she might not stand a chance. But if he hesitates, Zhong Yating will surely find a way to stay. Especially now, with a crucial card in her hand her unborn child.

Meanwhile, in the ancestral mansion of the Huangfu family

In a lavishly adorned room, a woman lay on the bed, alone in the room.

As the room grew unusually quiet, the woman opened her eyes suddenly, clear-eyed and alert. It was Zhong Yating. She had contemplated this moment earlier but refrained from facing others or formulating a plan, fearing a forced divorce.

Only when she ensured everyone had departed did she dare to open her eyes, exhaling a sigh of relief.

Yet, memories of recent events left her restless. She had strived relentlessly, even wagering her life, to wed into the Huangfu family. Now, she was being coerced into divorcing Huangfu Ruixiang.

Divorcing him meant losing everything. All her efforts would be in vain, a bitter joke.

This fueled Zhong Yatings deep-seated hatred towards Li Yiran. If not for Li Yirans public exposure, she wouldnt be in this predicament. Regardless, she vowed not to spare Li Yiran.

Even if she eventually divorced Huangfu Ruixiang, shed never allow Li Yiran to marry him. Li Yirans actions were driven by a desire to wed Huangfu Ruixiang, right? Then shed ensure Li Yiran never married Huangfu Ruiling, forever relegated to a shadowy mistress. Li Yirans child would forever be deemed illegitimate, barred from the Huangfu familys family tree.

These thoughts stirred a ruthless glint in Zhong Yatings eyes.

Once the surging hatred subsided, Zhong Yating contemplated her next move.

Huangfu Ruixiang and his parents knew all she had done. Theyd undoubtedly push for a divorce.

Yet, she couldnt afford to divorce. Itd spell the end of her stay. Even returning to the Hidden World wouldnt salvage her life. After all, she was just a minor outer sect disciple of the Huangfu family, lacking any status or wealth.

If she hadnt tasted luxury or envy from others, perhaps shed accept a simpler life. But her current status barred a return to mundane, impoverished days.

Thankfully, though her actions had been exposed, she still held a crucial card.

This realization led Zhong Yating to caress her belly.

Previously, shed wished for a child to secure her position. She hadnt antic.i.p.ated it would come now. It offered a glimmer of hope.

While Huangfu Ruixiang and his parents might not forgive her for this child, it provided her a lifeline. Perhaps, she could buy time and strategize.

Meanwhile, in the study, Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying sat on the sofa, facing Huangfu Ruixiang, his conflicted expression evident.

Though they were all present, silence reigned until Huangfu Jingzhang broke it. Ruixiang, what are you truly thinking? Surely you dont intend to persist with Zhong Yating! Youre well aware of her character now!

I Before Huangfu Ruixiang could respond, his words were cut short.