Chapter 29 Zhu Zhuyun's True Feelings for Zhu Zhuqing.
"What do you mean?"
Zhu Zhuqing, regaining her composure, frowned as she looked at her sister outside the cage.
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't believe that Zhu Zhuyun, who had suppressed her at every turn for so many years, trying to kill her, and even personally chasing her out of the Star Luo Empire, would suddenly change her mind. She
was probably plotting against her again, wasn't she?
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's wary expression, Zhu Zhuyun gave a helpless, bitter smile.
Yes, Zhu Zhuyun wouldn't suddenly change her mind, because six years ago, her heart had never wavered; she had always loved her younger sister, seven years her junior.
But faced with family rules, Zhu Zhuyun had to harden her heart and fight Zhu Zhuqing. But honestly, when had she ever held back?
In terms of power, almost all the ministers in the Star Luo Empire supported her, the intelligent and capable First Princess Consort. Who would believe that the still-young Zhu Zhuqing could turn the tables?
In terms of strength, her talent was almost equal to Zhu Zhuqing's, and despite having cultivated for seven more years, she was over twenty levels higher than her sister. Given
this vast difference in strength and influence, how could Zhu Zhuyun, if truly determined, have failed to kill Zhu Zhuqing for so many years?
Ironically, her foolish sister naively believed her older sister was inherently a vicious and ruthless woman.
She thought she had only survived through her own struggles and harbored deep hatred for her sister.
But hatred was better than her sister experiencing the same internalized pain of fratricide.
Zhu Zhuyun's original plan was not to kill Zhu Zhuqing before the final battle, allowing her to live a little longer, regardless of whether she was being suppressed—at least she would be alive, wouldn't she?
However, things took a turn for the better, giving Zhu Zhuyun hope that she didn't need to kill Zhu Zhuqing.
Three years ago, that coward Dai Mubai abandoned Zhu Zhuqing and fled, running away from the struggle for the throne and the Star Luo Empire.
Moreover, the Star Luo Emperor didn't send troops to capture him, nor did he even inquire about Dai Mubai's whereabouts, as if he were dead.
So, if Dai Mubai could escape the Star Luo Empire unscathed, why couldn't Zhu Zhuqing?
Why should her Zhu family's daughters have to remain chaste for the decadent Dai family men, even to the point of being buried with them?
From that day on, Zhu Zhuyun's pressure on Zhu Zhuqing intensified dramatically, making her already precarious situation increasingly difficult, even nearly costing her life several times.
Finally, recently, Zhu Zhuqing could no longer stay in the Star Luo Empire and escaped.
Upon hearing this news, Zhu Zhuyun was overjoyed and immediately led a group of capable and absolutely loyal subordinates to "hunt down" Zhu Zhuqing.
From the moment she entered the Star Luo Empire's Star Dou Great Forest, she had "chased" Zhu Zhuqing across most of the forest, successfully inflicting minor injuries.
Furthermore, her own side had lost almost all of its high-level combat power in the process of clearing out the soul beasts.
Just when she thought she had driven Zhu Zhuqing out of the Star Luo Empire's territory and out of the dangerous Star Dou Great Forest, she encountered Mu Changge again…
"Sigh~"
Zhu Zhuyun sighed, and amidst the other's astonished expression, she unlocked the door.
"I know you've always hated me, and I don't expect forgiveness or anything. You just need to know,"
Zhu Zhuyun said softly, embracing Zhu Zhuqing like she had when they were children, "You just need to know that before this, your sister never truly wanted to kill you, and…"
Releasing her embrace, the two sisters looked at each other.
"I've always loved you, sister…"
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be affected by the other's emotions; her mind went blank for a moment, feeling that this moment was so unreal.
Remembering how Zhu Zhuyun had been tenderly with Mu Changge, and how her expression had turned grim after seeing her captured, Zhu Zhuqing
seemed to suddenly understand something.
"Zhuqing, run! Get out of here forever! Don't let Master Mu... find you!"
While Zhu Zhuqing was still in a daze, Zhu Zhuyun had already taken all the gold soul coins and gold cards from her soul tool and stuffed them into her arms. Because she was completely naked, Zhu Zhuqing could easily see Zhu Zhuyun's body, bruised and battered from Mu Changge's abuse, when she looked down.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were filled with pain as she grasped Zhu Zhuyun's hand, her voice trembling.
"Sister, let's escape together, let's leave this demon Mu Changge forever..."
In Zhu Zhuqing's mind, even if Mu Changge had the means to bind them with blood, as long as they escaped far enough, he would never catch them again.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhuyun pried her hand away, glancing back at Mu Changge with complex emotions.
"I can't live without him anymore. And besides him, there's nowhere else in the world for me to belong."
Zhu Zhuqing, merely a stepping stone, was one thing; the Star Luo Empire wouldn't bother sending someone to eliminate her.
But Zhu Zhuyun was different. She was the eldest prince's fiancée, the designated empress of the Star Luo Empire.
The empire would definitely send people to find her. If the royal family discovered she had been defiled, they would absolutely not allow someone who had been used by another to sit on the empress's throne.
Even Davis, who had always coveted Zhu Zhuyun's body, wouldn't let her go easily.
Forget about the Empress's position; he'd probably just secretly execute her to prevent this scandal from spreading.
If she escaped with Zhu Zhuqing, and the people of the Star Luo Empire came looking for them, it would be the countdown to their deaths, which would only harm her.
She'd rather stay by Mu Changge's side; perhaps Mu Changge could protect her a little.
"But you're different. As long as you escape, you've escaped the Zhu family's shackles and are completely free."
"Sister..."
For the first time, Zhu Zhuqing felt a pang of reluctance towards Zhu Zhuyun, whom she had always hated.
"Alright, hurry up and go. I'm actually quite happy staying by Master's side."
Zhu Zhuyun forced a smile, gently opened the door, and pushed Zhu Zhuqing out.
Before the door closed completely, Zhu Zhuqing turned back and saw her sister's disheveled face and bitter smile through the crack in the door. Zhu Zhuqing's eyes finally reddened.
She dared not delay for a moment. After leaving the hotel, clutching the money Zhu Zhuyun had given her,
she ran as fast as she could, head down. She didn't stop until the sun was high in the sky, collapsing from exhaustion.
Zhu Zhuqing lay on the ground, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably. After a long while, she finally burst into tears.
"Sister!"
...
Zhu Zhuyun stood at the door for a long time before finally lowering her head and placing the key on the table.
She left a small scratch on the keyhole, as if it were a mark left when Zhu Zhuqing had used her claws to unlock it.
Sighing, Zhu Zhuyun tiptoed back into Mu Changge's arms, intending to rest.
But unexpectedly, as soon as she lay down on the bed, a large hand pressed down on her head.
Zhu Zhuyun was so startled that goosebumps rose all over her body. She shakily looked up and met Mu Changge's emotionless gaze.
The hand on her head was gently stroking her hair, yet Zhu Zhuyun's face was drained of all color from fear.
(End of Chapter)
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