I am the snake demon!

"Wait a minute, if you want to marry Qinghan, why not just marry her now? Why make her your sister-in-law?"

Leng Shih-hu looked at Bai Xuan-dao.

Since you like her, and Leng Qinghan will be your sister-in-law in the future, why don't you just issue the marriage certificate now and get married?

As for what happened in the mourning hall, let's pretend it never happened.

Anyone who dares to speak out will have their entire family wiped out.

"Of course it's different. Miss Leng doesn't love me yet. Miss Leng is pure and noble, like a fairy in the moon palace. If I were to marry her, I would naturally treat her like a precious jewel and not allow her to be displeased in the slightest. How could I force her to do something like that? What difference would that make from a tyrant who forces a good woman into prostitution?" Bai Xuanyi retorted righteously.

Leng Shih-hu's expression darkened slightly. "I feel like you're insulting me."

"Miss Leng is as bright as the moon in the clouds. If I were to marry her, I would want her to be happy, to hold her hand and grow old together. I hope she is willing to marry me, not forced to marry me," Bai Xuan continued to himself, his eyes focused, as if filled with boundless affection.

"So, you mean you should first help Qinghan escape her predicament, make Qinghan grateful to you, and then Qinghan enters the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, giving you a chance to get in touch with her and develop feelings for her?" Leng Shih-hu frowned.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean," Bai Xuan said.

"But if we do that, your relationship as uncle and sister-in-law will be confirmed. What if everyone condemns you then?" Leng Shih-hu said.

Now that the engagement is called off, we can start over. She can only be called the former sister-in-law. But if she really enters the household, she will be the real sister-in-law.

Don't create trouble for yourself.

"Then let it all fall on me. Miss Leng is aloof and virtuous, devoted to chastity, and a role model for women. It is I, Xu Shi'an, who am lustful and infatuated with beauties, committing heinous crimes. I threatened her with the Leng family and forced her to marry me, using my position as uncle to oppress my sister-in-law. Even if there are a thousand accusations and ten thousand scorns, they will all fall on me alone. I think people would rather criticize me than Miss Leng. It won't be difficult to manipulate public opinion then," Bai Xuan said firmly.

"Are you really willing to sacrifice your reputation for Qinghan?" Leng Shih-hu asked in surprise.

"Of course, as a man, it's natural to protect my wife and children. What does it matter for the woman I love? Reputation? It's useless," Bai Xuan said matter-of-factly.

Leng Shih-hu was moved. He didn't really agree with Bai Xuan's pursuit of him; he believed that marriage was a natural progression of feelings over time.

He and his wife went through the same thing.

But he was satisfied that Bai Xuan valued Leng Qinghan so much.

He even felt that Xu Zhenlan was inferior to Bai Xuan in matters of coldness and coldness.

For a moment, most of the sadness over Xu Zhenlan's untimely death vanished. However, his years of military experience made him feel that something was amiss. So, Leng Shih-hu looked at Bai Xuan suspiciously and said, "According to you, you want to pursue Qinghan, but what if in the end Qinghan still doesn't like you? Wouldn't my Qinghan have to remain a widow for the rest of her life?"

"I believe that sincerity can move even the most obdurate heart, and Miss Leng will fall in love with me. But if I truly cannot win Miss Leng's heart, then I will arrange for her to remarry, and I will not delay her any further." As Bai Xuan spoke, he took out the document dissolving the engagement from his bosom and gave it to Leng Shih-hu. "In this way, the engagement is dissolved, and Miss Leng will live in my residence. The so-called sister-in-law is merely a matter of personal interest."

Just for fun?

Leng Shih-hu raised an eyebrow. Why did this kid seem even more unreliable than him?

After a moment's hesitation, Leng Shih-hu said, "Are you telling the truth, kid? You're not lying to me, trying to trick me into releasing Qinghan?"

"Uncle Leng, what are you saying? Miss Leng is first-rate in terms of character, appearance, talent, and family background. How could a normal man not like her? Would a man who doesn't like her be a normal man? You can insult me, but you can't insult Miss Leng." Bai Xuan was furious upon hearing this and stood up straight.

He's different; he's not even human, so it's impossible to say whether he's a man or not.

Seeing this, Leng Shih-hu thought that made sense, and immediately said with a smile, "I misspoke, my dear nephew, please don't be angry. However, this matter of entering the Prince's mansion is of great importance, so please allow me to think it over carefully."

"Uncle's considerations are certainly reasonable, but I, Xu Shi'an, swear in the name of my late father, the Prince of Zhenbei, that what I just said is absolutely true. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning and die without a complete corpse," Bai Xuan said solemnly.

"Nephew, why have you come to this?" Leng Shih-hu said hastily upon seeing this.

When a martial artist makes an oath, there is a mysterious response.

And to swear by my late father is no small matter.

No matter how despicable a person is, they wouldn't swear on their dead father, especially since this person doesn't seem like a despicable person at all.

"This is far from enough to prove my love for Miss Leng," Bai Xuan said.

I am not Shi'an, and the Prince of Zhenbei is not my father. What burden do I have?

As for being struck by lightning, I've tried twice, and neither time it killed me.

I reckon we'll have to do it again in ten years.

Little things.

Seeing this, Leng Shih-hu completely believed Bai Xuan and said, "Alright, since that's the case, I'll entrust Qinghan to you."

"Shi'an greets his father-in-law."

Bai Xuan seized the opportunity and bowed to Leng Shih-hu.

"it is good."

Leng Shih-hu's face lit up with joy as he reached out to help Bai Xuan up. Although the process was different from what he had envisioned, it ultimately went according to his plan.

It might even be a little better.

Bai Xuan took the initiative to fall in love with his daughter and pursued her, so that he could marry into her family and have a higher status.

"Come."

Leng Shih-hu picked up the wine jar and poured wine for Bai Xuan.

"Yes."

Having resolved the matter, Bai Xuan was overjoyed. He raised his wine bowl, drank it all in one gulp, and boldly toasted Leng Shih-hu.

"it is good."

Seeing Bai Xuan drink it all in one gulp, Leng Shih-hu thought to himself, "This wine is called Knife Wine. It seems ordinary at first sip, but its aftereffects are overwhelming. Once the aftereffects kick in, this kid will be drunk."

When he's not fully conscious, he can still ask questions.

They immediately sent over bowl after bowl.

Bai Xuan accepted all offers of wine without hesitation, downing each drop, no matter how strong, and exclaimed, "Let us drink and sing while we can, for life is short! To be able to drink with a hero as renowned as my father-in-law today is a great honor for Shi'an!"

"Well said, but you're not being honest, kid. You say you can drink a lot? There aren't many people in the army who can match your drinking capacity. When it comes to drinking, I'm the king of drinkers, and you're more like a little king of drinkers." Leng Shih-hu downed several bowls of strong liquor, praising him on the surface, but inwardly he was thinking, "This kid's not being honest."

He drank several bowls of wine; most people would be drunk by now, but this kid was still sober.

"I am not a tyrant, but a wine connoisseur," Bai Xuan said with a smile.

When you're out in the game, a good reputation is always a good thing.

"Alright, let's see if you, the Immortal of Wine, are more capable, or if I, the King of Wine, am more skilled. Come on, let's drink straight from the jar." Leng Shih-hu looked at Bai Xuan's appearance and knew that even if they drank until dawn, they probably wouldn't be able to get Bai Xuan drunk and achieve his plan. So he simply increased the stakes and changed the wine jar.

As soon as he finished speaking, Leng Shih-hu grabbed two jars of fine wine, which flew automatically to him and Bai Xuan.

Leng Shih-hu opened the mud seal, raised the wine jar, and poured the wine down.

He was a natural drinker, and his alcohol tolerance was the best in the Northern Territory. He just couldn't believe that a little kid like Bai Xuan could drink more than him!

"it is good."

Seeing Leng Shih-hu's reaction, Bai Xuan immediately raised his wine jar and drank with Leng Shih-hu.

Jar after jar, and before long, the entire courtyard was piled high with wine jars.

Leng Shih-hu's head was also a little dazed, and his eyes were a little drunk. He looked at Bai Xuan with a little more fear. Could this brat not get drunk?

"Come."

Bai Xuan, however, gradually became a little excited and shouted loudly.

Drinking contest?

He is a white snake with a thousand years of cultivation, about to become an immortal!

If it were to reveal its true form, it could swallow Leng Shih-hu whole!

Physical differences cannot be overcome by a little talent.

Unless it's some kind of celestial brew, Bai Xuan has no chance of getting drunk.

"it is good."

Looking at the fierce Bai Xuan, Leng Shih-hu felt a little scared, but as an elder, and since he was the one who took the initiative to ask for a drink, how could he show any fear?

"Dry!"

Leng Shih-hu drank his wine in large gulps.

After barely managing to hold on for half an hour, he completely lost consciousness and collapsed onto the table with a thud.

Bai Xuan shook his head, thinking to himself, "Young people are better; they sleep soundly. This middle-aged man has drunk so much, yet he still hasn't slept for half a day."

"Hey you two standing outside, could you please come over here and escort Uncle Leng back to his room?" Bai Xuan turned to look outside.

As soon as he finished speaking, two figures appeared in the moonlight, a man and a woman. The woman was Leng Qinghan, but the man was unrecognizable.

However, that doesn't matter; knowing just one is enough.

Bai Xuan looked at Leng Qinghan and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll take care of your troubles. When do you have time to come to the Prince's Mansion? Do you want a courtyard specially prepared, or can you stay in Second Brother's courtyard, or temporarily stay with Second Sister? That's fine too."

Upon suddenly hearing Bai Xuan address her as "sister-in-law," Leng Qinghan was slightly taken aback. She had been locked in her room but was released by her younger brother. She had just arrived to find her father drunk, and then Bai Xuan directly called her "sister-in-law." She was quite unaccustomed to this and asked, "Did you persuade my father?"

"Of course, Uncle Leng is quick to admit his mistakes, good at accepting advice, and easy to talk to. Would he really force his only daughter to her death? Anyway, sister-in-law, you are free. From now on, no one can force you to marry. If anyone dares, I will kill their whole family." Bai Xuan smiled faintly, then yawned and said, "I drank too much today. I'm going back to sleep."

"It's getting late, why don't you rest here in the manor?" Leng Qinghan was still a little stunned, but when she heard that Bai Xuan wanted to leave, she immediately stopped him. It was already past midnight, how could she let Bai Xuan leave alone?

"No, I'm not used to sleeping in a different bed." Bai Xuan shook his head. As the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. These days, Hongxiu has been warming his bed for him. Now that he's been asked to change beds, he's not used to it.

As he spoke, Bai Xuan walked away on his own.

"Young master, go and escort the young master back. Use a carriage, not a horse," Leng Qinghan urged hurriedly.

Bai Xuan wanted to go back, and she couldn't stop him, but Bai Xuan had been drinking all night. If he rode a horse and something bad happened, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"it is good."

Leng Jingchang nodded and immediately went to deliver it.

Leng Qinghan remained alone, looking at the wine jars scattered on the ground, gazing up at the moon, her mind still replaying Bai Xuan's words: "I am free."

How did he do that?