The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Chapter 569 Sadness, Comfort

After all, she was the legitimate daughter of a noble family, not some lowly dancer. Her dancing yesterday was just to maintain the atmosphere of the banquet and save the day. Since she had nothing to do today, she naturally refused to agree.

Although she loves to dance, it shouldn't be something you're asking her to do.

Just as Ning Xinyou was about to decline, Yu Guili smiled and replied, "Since everyone is so hospitable, Xinyou, why don't you dance another song for everyone?"

"But I..."

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Yu Guili looked at Ning Xinyou, a hint of urging in his eyes.

Seeing this, Ning Xinyou had no choice but to get up.

She moved gracefully to the center of the field, her heart filled with grievances and resentment.

As the music began to play softly, her dance, though still graceful, lacked a certain liveliness and joy, and instead carried a hint of forced melancholy.

As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Yu Guili beamed with pride: "Xinyou, your dancing skills are becoming more and more exquisite."

Ning Xinyou forced a smile and replied softly:

"Thanks for the compliment."

"Chen Xuan, look at your sister-in-law Xinyou's dance moves, they are rare in the world."

"Yes, yes, everyone knows you're very lucky, Brother Yu!" Chen Xuan replied casually, because he had already noticed that Ning Xinyou was in a bad mood.

“However, I see that Sister Xinyou has put in a lot of effort for this banquet, and she just performed a wonderful dance. She must be very tired. Why don’t we let her rest for a while?”

Yu Guili was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Chen Xuan is absolutely right. Xinyou, you should go and rest first."

Ning Xinyou glanced at Chen Xuan with surprise and gratitude, seemingly not expecting him to be so thoughtful. However, with Yu Guili present, she chose to turn and leave.

After Ning Xinyou walked away, Yu Guili patted Chen Xuan on the shoulder: "Chen Xuan, you seem to care quite a bit about Xinyou."

“My sister-in-law is kind-hearted and has taken good care of me. Naturally, I hope that everything goes smoothly for her and that she is spared from hard work.”

Yu Guili nodded and said nothing more.

After returning to her room, Ning Xinyou sat in front of the bronze mirror, looked at her slightly tired reflection, and couldn't help but shed tears.

Although she was the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, she often found herself without control over her own destiny. Furthermore, at this banquet, her beloved Yu Guili even personally made her dance; he wasn't as considerate as Chen Xuan…

After a long while, Ning Xinyou calmed down and decided to go out for some fresh air. She unknowingly walked into the garden and happened to run into Chen Xuan again. Their eyes met, and a thousand words were unspoken between them.

At that moment, she didn't even think about why Chen Xuan was here.

"Sister-in-law, are you alright?" Chen Xuan asked softly.

Ning Xinyou shook her head slightly and said aggrievedly, "Chen Xuan, I... I feel like a bird bound by ropes today, unable to fly freely. I didn't want to dance today, but Yu Guili..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened again.

As the eldest daughter of a prominent family, she cannot bear such humiliation.

Seeing her like this, Chen Xuan felt a pang of heartache. He impulsively stepped forward and grasped her hand, saying, "Sister-in-law, you shouldn't suffer like this. In my heart, you are unique and shouldn't be treated like this! Just now, I saw that you didn't want to dance anymore!"

Looking into Chen Xuan's sincere eyes, Ning Xinyou felt a mix of emotions. She gently withdrew her hand and whispered, "But I... am ultimately..."

"But I don't want you to suffer like this anymore, sister-in-law!"

"Xiao Xuan, you, you can't be like this. Your sister-in-law is actually... not wronged!"

Chen Xuan's gaze was intense as he said urgently, "Sister-in-law, please stop deceiving yourself. I can clearly see the grievance and desolation in your eyes!"

My older brother is really something. As your fiancé, he should be protecting you and understanding your feelings, but today he forced you like this. It's really wrong of him.

Upon hearing this, Ning Xinyou bit her lower lip, tears welling in her eyes: "Chen Xuan, you don't understand. The situation between your brother and me is very complicated. Even though I am unwilling to dance, I can only silently endure it."

"No, you're the one who doesn't understand! The feelings between you shouldn't be a shackle binding you. Sister-in-law, although I have little power now, I have the determination and courage to change all of this. You shouldn't be trapped in this seemingly glamorous but actually cold cage."

"Xiao Xuan, it's easier said than done. You'd better not get involved in your sister-in-law's affairs..."

"Do not."

Chen Xuan stepped forward, looking intently at Ning Xinyou: "Sister-in-law, even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will never back down. For your happiness, I am willing to overcome all obstacles. You just need to trust me, give me some time, and I will definitely help you get out of this painful situation."

Ning Xinyou raised her eyes and gazed at Chen Xuan's "determined" face, her heart filled with ripples.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan slowly reached out and gently grasped Ning Xinyou's hand. This time, Ning Xinyou did not pull away.

"Sister-in-law, I promise you, I won't let you down. I will prove it to you step by step with my actions."

As Ning Xinyou felt the warmth of Chen Xuan's hand, her defenses gradually crumbled.

Tears welled up in her eyes again, and she choked out, "Chen Xuan, thank you, thank you for understanding me so well. But, can we really do that?"

Chen Xuan looked at the tearful beauty, gently pulled her into his arms, and tenderly patted her back:

"We can definitely do it, sister-in-law. Nothing in this world is unchangeable. As long as we work together, we will definitely make you feel... cough cough, give you true freedom, and make Brother Yu understand your suffering!"

Ning Xinyou leaned against Chen Xuan's chest, feeling the warmth and peace of mind that Yu Guili could not provide.

Because Yu Guili never had any contact with him even once from beginning to end!

After a long while, she raised her head, a hint of determination in her eyes: "Okay, Chen Xuan, I believe you. So what should we do next to make Gui Li care about me?"

"We just need to..."

As they were talking, footsteps suddenly came from afar. They hurriedly separated, pretending nothing had happened.

The visitor was one of Yu Guili's servants. Upon seeing the two, he respectfully said, "Miss Ning, Young Master Yu has instructed that you come over in a little while."

"Should I go over there? What does he want?"

“This…” The guard glanced at Chen Xuan, then hesitated to speak.

"Xiao Xuan is one of us, so please speak freely!"

"Yes, it's your Ning family. They heard that the Celestial King arrived yesterday..."

"Okay, I'm coming right now! Xiao Xuan, you come with me too." Ning Xinyou said, then tugged at Chen Xuan's sleeve and headed back to the venue.