Shangguan Xuanyue nodded solemnly, a calm look flashing in his dark eyes. "Uncle, rest assured!" Mu Shilian smiled, a look of relief flashing across his face, yet accompanied by a kindly smile. "What, still calling me Uncle?" Shangguan Xuanyue’s heart trembled, a surge of emotions roaring through his whole being. Shangguan Xuanyue said in a deep voice, "Rest assured, I will protect Qingli for a lifetime!" Mu Shilian sighed deeply, his gaze lingering on Mu Qingli’s face, filled with deep reluctance. "Mm, I trust you! Go on!" As it turned out, the marriage Mu Shilian arranged for his daughter... Mu Qingli’s future husband was none other than Shangguan Xuanyue! However, Mu Qingli had never met Shangguan Xuanyue, nor listened carefully to her father’s words, and quietly ran away from home. The result was fate... she unexpectedly met Shangguan Xuanyue and they became lovers! Mu Shilian seeing the two of them together felt completely satisfied. Shangguan Xuanyue took Mu Qingli away from the prison, but the next day news came that Mu Shilian had died in prison! And upon hearing the news, Mu Qingli fainted immediately. When she awoke again, she was dazed, her eyes so hollow, so helpless, so despairing, as if... abandoned by the whole world. Shangguan Xuanyue was beside her, speaking to her, but she utterly ignored him, seemingly lost in her own world, unable to hear Shangguan Xuanyue’s words. Seeing her in that state, Shangguan Xuanyue felt both heartache and helplessness, but if she truly stayed immersed in grief for too long, she might lose her mind. "Mu Qingli, look at me!" Yet, Mu Qingli’s eyes remained as empty and lifeless as before, making Shangguan Xuanyue somewhat anxious. "If you don’t respond, I’ll kiss you!" As he spoke, Shangguan Xuanyue’s gentle and captivating face moved closer and closer to her, almost close enough to kiss her lips. His breathing deepened. Each breath resonated with the pounding of his heart, as if creating a strong reverberation in his chest, making him hard to remain calm. But Mu Qingli’s face still showed no expression, as if she couldn’t feel his approaching. Fresh chapters posted on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝙣𝙚𝙩 Shangguan Xuanyue internally panicked a bit, but his face still showed a threatening expression, saying, "If you don’t speak, be careful I might..." Before he could finish, Mu Qingli reached out and hooked his neck. Shangguan Xuanyue knew she was sad, so at this moment, he gently accepted, allowing her to do whatever she wanted. He knew that keeping such deep grief inside would cause problems. Only by venting the pent-up feelings of sadness would she feel better...