Douluo Continent: After my true feelings were exposed, I was forced to become the group's darli

Thinking about it, Ning Shu shook her head and continued reading.

Guangling wrote in the letter—

The Phantom Bell Clan is born with a special ability: they can see the dead and even summon them. This ability sounds mysterious, but it is real. Furthermore, the Phantom Bell Clan can summon all sorts of other things. There are not many records about this.

Ning Shu's father, the head guard, was not a member of the Huanling clan. Therefore, it is highly likely that Ning Shu's mother was of Huanling clan blood. However, no one knows why she was an unknown commoner.

Moreover, the head guard had left the palace many years ago, having resigned on his own.

That time happened to be the same year that Ning Shu was taken in by Yu Shui and brought back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

So, could it be that after Ning Shu witnessed Qian Renxue murdering Xue Qinghe, she was taken away by her parents, and something happened along the way that caused her to lose her memory and get injured?

Ning Shu pondered for a while, and it seemed that this explanation made sense.

Keep reading—

As for the matter she mentioned in her previous letter about the guard captain and the others being killed by soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, it seems that it was just a phantom summoned by the Huanling Clan, not a real person. In that place, Guangling found the remnants of soul power.

In other words, members of the Illusionary Bell Clan have been there.

Having read this far, Ning Shu could basically guess about 70-80% of the content.

It seems she still has members of her clan in the world, and this person appears to be looking for her.

Ning Shu pondered for a moment, crumpled the letter, lit a fire, and set the paper ablaze.

Regardless of who it was, since they didn't come to see her on their own initiative, she couldn't be bothered to find out who they were.

During this time, she had been learning court etiquette, and her makeup and attire had become much more ladylike. Although she wasn't used to it, she still wanted to try to look like a lady.

She remained still and silent, just like a gentle and virtuous lady, a pure and beautiful image.

Hu Liena and the others missed Ning Shu terribly after not seeing her for half a month. After finishing their training, they went straight to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Of course, they came out without telling the people there, so their attire was much more casual.

Yu Shui had met these three people before, and happened to run into them again while he was out, so he took Ning Shu's three friends into the sect.

"Ah Shu!"

As soon as she reached the courtyard, Hu Liena saw Ning Shu in the distance. She rushed over and hugged Ning Shu tightly, refusing to let go. Smelling the faint floral fragrance on Ning Shu, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah Shu, you seem to have become more ladylike after not seeing you for half a month."

As he spoke, he released Ning Shu and looked her up and down.

The delicate, white flower's appearance was like a dream come true. Xie Yue stared at it for a while, until Yan beside him reminded him, and he finally came back to his senses and looked away, but he still couldn't help but sneak a peek.

Sensing Xie Yue's thoughts, Hu Liena felt a little melancholy.

Ning Shu was naturally happy to see them; she had been bored these past few days learning etiquette.

"Sister Nana, what brings you here? Are you on holiday?" she asked with a smile, her expression genuinely gentle.

Hu Liena shook her head, indicating, "We snuck out!"

"I knew it." Ning Shu pulled Hu Liena to sit down and gestured for the other two to sit as well.

Seeing them chatting, Yu Shui didn't join in and went inside to do other things.

Although he wasn't very satisfied with Xie Yue, he preferred Ning Shu to be with Xie Yue freely rather than marry into the royal family.

After Hu Liena sat down, she asked about Ning Shu's marriage to the Crown Prince of Tiandou: "A-Shu, I heard that the Crown Prince of Qinghe has chosen you as his Crown Princess. Is this true or false?"

Although Hu Liena already had the answer in her heart from the moment she met Ning Shu, she still wanted to hear Ning Shu give her a definite answer herself, even if that answer was exactly the same as what she had already decided.

When this was mentioned, Xie Yue lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought.

Upon hearing this, Yan patted Xie Yue's shoulder in surprise. The news was too sudden, and he didn't know how to comfort Xie Yue.

Ning Shu observed their reactions, which were exactly what she expected. She said, "It's true. I've been learning court etiquette recently."

"..."

One sentence left Hu Liena speechless.

What should she say?

All I could do was cast a sympathetic glance at my brother.

Xie Yue didn't actually have many thoughts in his mind right now. He was indeed puzzled when he first heard the news, but after a few days, he seemed to understand and figure something out.

In his eyes, Ning Shu's choice of Xue Qinghe was not something hard to understand. In terms of money and status, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was far superior to him. No matter what Ning Shu's reasons were for marrying Xue Qinghe, he had nothing to say. As long as Ning Shu was happy, that was all that mattered.

The atmosphere became a bit awkward. Yan wanted to lighten the mood, but considering that Xie Yue might not be happy at the moment, he didn't dare to say anything.

Hu Liena sighed and asked again, "A-Shu, did you do this willingly?"

Xie Yue looked up at Ning Shu, clearly wanting to know the answer.

Ning Shu glanced at Hu Liena, then at Xie Yue, and nodded slightly: "Of course."

Hu Liena was slightly surprised by this, but Xie Yue remained calm, as if he had expected it.

Hu Liena asked, "A-Shu, when did you meet His Highness the Crown Prince? Why have you never told us?"

This is so sudden!

Ning Shu smiled slightly and said, "We've known each other for a long time."

"I see." Hu Liena nodded, indicating that she understood.

It turns out they knew each other a long time ago; it seems her brother was a step too late.

Hu Liena sighed; the sister-in-law she had almost won over was gone.

Even so, she couldn't help but complain, "But isn't it a bit too early, Ah Shu? How old are you now?"

"That's true, but it's not all bad." Ning Shu thought for a moment. Isn't it true that people in Douluo Continent mature early and get married early?

Yan said quietly, "Actually, I also think it's a bit early, A-Shu. You can wait a few more years."

He thought things would definitely be different in a few years.

Ning Shu shook her head: "No, no, no, His Highness the Crown Prince is much older than me. I can wait, but he can't."

Oh ~

It turns out that His Highness the Crown Prince couldn't wait any longer.

Hu Liena said, "A-Shu, why don't you think about it again? What if you don't really want to marry him?"

"It's A-Shu. You should think about it again. I heard that although His Highness the Crown Prince has requested permission, Emperor Xueye has not yet issued an order. There should still be a chance for a turnaround," Yan continued.

As his best friend, how could he bear to see Xie Yue heartbroken?!